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Ohio's Fun Place to Race!!
2026 Race Season |
 | March 26, 2010 |
 4/13 UPDATE: Test and tune times from last weekend are posted in a link on the left column of the home page.
Drivers must have transponders mounted and working to practice on racenights. Cars without working transponders will be sent pitside before the session goes green.
Compact competitors are now allowed to use 15" tires along with the 13" and 14" already okayed. 70 series minimum number.
4/10 UPDATE:Test & Tune Day #1 Complete At Midvale
Practice day #1 was held this past Saturday, April 10 at Midvale Speedway. A number of drivers already had their transponders mounted, so scoring was available for them throughout the day. Action will continue Sunday, April 11 with practice day #2. Many drivers unable to make the Saturday session were planning to attend Sunday. The on track festivities will begin at 12:00 and end at 5:00. More information may be available at www.midvalespeedway.com.
The following is a divisional breakdown of each drivers fastest lap of the day. "NA" represents no transponder time available.
ARCA TRUCKS - #17 NA, #11 NA
LATE MODEL - #53 Mike Miller 14.523, #17 Bob Schneider, Jr. 14.789, #54 Doug McMillen 14.862, #00 Todd Ripley NA, #13 Virgil Ravenscroft, III NA
SPORT STOCK - #38 Kevin McClintock 15.548, #65 Ron Kirkpatrick 15.910, #56 Brad Kirkpatrick 21.246
PURE STOCK - #28 Josh Flesher 17.933, #62 Rob Scott 17.401, #16 Bill Page 17.403, #88 Joe Oliver NA, #11 TJ Barker NA, #5 Vince Martin NA
COMPACT - #02 Jesse Page 17.822, #47 Don Rufener, Jr. 17.878, #37 Cliff Cox 17.981, #07 Don Rufener, III 18.141, #41 Tim Frederick 18.519, #19 Rich Hess 18.720, #82 Don Boron, Jr. 20.040, #128 Colton Cottis 20.265, #36 Kelly McNutt NA, #35 John McNutt NA, #33 Jay Hunt NA, #42 Todd Walker NA, #133 Joe Konovsek NA
4/8 UPDATE: Drivers will be preparing their rides for the April 17 opening night, this coming Saturday and Sunday, April 10 and 11 at Midvale Speedway. Practice will be held each day from 12:00-5:00. A final test and tune will be Friday, April 16 from 3:00-8:00.
Over 40 competitors have picked up their scoring transponders in preparation for the start of the season. The scoring system is scheduled to be installed on Friday morning and will be ready to log times on the Saturday/Sunday test and tunes. Anyone wishing to purchase one, may do so by stopping by the racetrack. Cost is $155 plus $10 tax. Drivers are required to have one installed to compete on opening night.
Fans are welcome to stop by and check out the ongoing renovation project at the speedway. So far, several sets of dilapidated steps have been replaced with commercial concrete stairs, buildings have been repainted, several wall barriers have been replaced, and the second level of the pits has seen over 30 new concrete pads installed. The second level will be ready for parking on April 17.
Pit admission for the test and tunes is $10 per person, while grandstand admission is free. More information may be available at www.midvalespeedway.com
3/30 UPDATE: TRANSPONDER LOCATIONS ANNOUNCED...
Note to all...We recommend that you wire into on/off switch so that power is killed to the device when you shut the car off. A bracket can be built, by any of the top three divisions, to place the transponder off of the frame rail on preferably the left side. Dimensions are listed below.
Late Models - A bracket off of frame, directly under rear end tube. Center of transponder under center of tube. Left or right side of car, but prefer left, as it will be easier to hook up power from your on/off switch.
Sport Stocks - Center of transponder 11" back from center of rear end tube. Can be left or right, but prefer left, as it will be easier to hook up power from your on/off switch.
Pure Stocks - Center of transponder 11" back from center of rear end tube. Can be left or right, but prefer left, as it will be easier to hook up power from your on/off switch.
Compacts - Center of transponder 11" from back of rear end & bolt to underside of spare tire carrier.
3/28 UPDATE: Car show has been completed. Thanks to all who participated.
Over 30 transponders were sold at the show and information will be posted by the middle of the week on official placement for each division. Drivers that would like to get one to install before test and tune may do so by purchasing one at the track. Cigarman is there most afternoons during the week. Call ahead if you are coming from a long distance to confirm. His number is 330-447-4178.
3/26 UPDATE: Just one day remains in the 2010 car show. On Saturday, over 20 drivers purchased their transponders for 2010. They, along with pit pads, will remain on sale Sunday during the mall hours of 12:00-6:00.
3/26 UPDATE: Day one of three is in the books at the car show. Many people stopped by to pick up schedules, rules, and get information on the 2010 season.
Transponders are now available at the show for purchase. With tax, the total comes to $165 and several drivers have already purchased theirs in hopes to install them before the test and tune in two weeks. They will be available on Saturday and Sunday as well. A number of drivers also reserved their pit pad for '10.
Information on official transponder placement will be coming within the next week or so. The placement may vary between divisions and officials want to make sure the best placement for each class is chosen.
3/25 UPDATE: The 2010 racecar show at the New Towne Mall in New Philadelphia, Ohio has begun. Cars entered the building on Thursday night and will be displayed Friday-Sunday, March 26-28. Mall hours are 10:00-9:00 on Friday and Saturday and 12:00-6:00 on Sunday.
In upwards of 15 full sized racers plus 6 Midvale Karting Series entries are on hand. Included are three outlaw Late Models that will race at Midvale Speedway weekly, a Bounty Series car, an ARCA Super Truck, a handful of Compacts, a Sport Stock, a Pure Stock, the karts, and a partridge in a pear tree.
Midvale Speedway also has a table set up near the fountain area to hand out schedules and information on the 2010 campaign. Stop by and say hi.
3/24 UPDATE: Entries for the 2010 Midvale Speedway car show at the New Towne Mall will enter on Thursday night at 9:00. The forecast calls for a lot of rain throughout the day and evening, so make sure to bring sufficient towels to dry the car off once you enter. We will do our best to make the process as quick as possible so that no one melts. Cars will be on display from Friday-Sunday.
3/20 UPDATE: New Midvale Speedway owners Randy and Sue Smith have begun improvements at the historic 3/10-mile oval in Midvale, OH. Many goals have been set, while some have been put into motion.
Officials have already gone forward in purchasing a state of the art timing system in which the drivers will be scored electronically for the first time in track history. Drivers will be required to purchase a Raceceiver transponder and install it on their car to race. Cost will be a one-time fee of $155, much lower than the $300 that was originally planned. The timing system will not only provide accurate lap-by-lap scoring for race events, but will also allow drivers to search and view their times online from practice, qualifying, and racing. Drivers will want to purchase before opening night so that they may get the wiring installed to provide the unit power. Transponders will be sold by the track, which hopes to have them available for purchase by the March 26-28 car show.
Pit pads will also be available for purchase at the mall show. This year's fee to reserve a spot is only $100, and must be paid in full to have a location saved. If it is not paid before the season opener, the spot becomes available for anyone to use. Teams are not required to purchase a pad in 2010, but all unreserved spots are first come, first serve every night.
Other improvements have begun as well, including new sets of concrete steps for the main grandstands as well as the pit grandstands in turn 3, while additional concrete pads will be installed. The Smith family is weighing the priority of additional changes that will take place in the near future, ensuring they take care of the most important things first.
The new campaign will begin with the New Towne Mall racecar show from March 26-28, open to Midvale Speedway racers. Many spots are still available and there is no cost to enter. Preseason test and tune dates will be held on Saturday and Sunday, April 10-11 and Friday, April 16. The 2010 season opener will be Saturday, April 17, with the first race at 6:30.
Rules and the 2010 schedule are online. More exciting announcements coming soon at www.midvalespeedway.com.
3/15 UPDATE: Midvale Speedway officials still have plenty of spots open for this year's car show. The new campaign will begin with the New Towne Mall racecar show from March 26-28, open to Midvale Speedway racers. To signup, send an email to info@midvalespeedway.com..
3/10 UPDATE: Midvale Speedway officials have announced on March 10, that the newly formed Late Model Bounty Series will make a stop at the historic 3/10-mile on Saturday, July 24, 2010. The series will feature template bodied Late Models with either crate OR built engines. Midvale Speedway joins Sandusky and Lorain County as the tracks on this year's schedule. For more info on the Bounty Series, go to www.bountyseries.com.
After an ownership change that was made official just a couple of weeks ago, officials have been working at a rapid pace to prepare for the 2010 season at Midvale Speedway. Divisional rules and the new "Thunder In The Valley" schedule have been announced and posted online at www.midvalespeedway.com.
With the lateness of the rules being released, very few changes have been made to the five divisions. The change that stands out the most is the increased payoff across the board. Additional money has been added to the feature pay for Late Models, Sport Stocks, Pure Stocks, and Figure 8's. The McIntosh Oil Company Late Models, depending on car count, will be racing for as much as $800 to win and $200 to start. For the Tusco Net Sport Stocks, the top possible payout is $300 to win and $60 to start. In the Pure Stock division, $200 is now the top prize, while drivers can make as much as $30 to start if there are 20 cars. Start money was added to the Figure 8 pay, based on 10 cars or more. A complete breakdown of payouts can be found in the divisional rules that are online.
The 2010 schedule includes a number of specials including the fan favorite Main Event Racing Series for two dates. The Super Late Models will be competing in a 75-lapper on Saturday, May 29 and Friday, July 2. Returning after a several year hiatus will be the ARCA Truck Series. The super trucks will run on Saturday, August 14. Rounding out the schedule are three dates for the Legend Cars, one for the Circle Track Mini-Trucks, and all of the other mainstays that have made Midvale Speedway one of the premier short tracks for over 55 years.
The new campaign will begin with the New Towne Mall racecar show from March 26-28, open to Midvale Speedway racers. Preseason test and tune dates will be held on Saturday and Sunday, April 10-11 and Friday, April 16. The 2010 season opener will be Saturday, April 17, with the first race at 6:30.
Printed rules and schedules are online and will also be available at the Stark County Fairgrounds this coming Saturday and Sunday, March 6-7. For directions and swap meet info, go to www.autoevents.com.
More exciting announcements coming soon at www.midvalespeedway.com
NUMBER REGISTRATION
I updated the number list on March 30. If you need add your number to the list, send an email to info@midvalespeedway.com. I tried to delete the ones that I know will not be racing. If you have a number that you will not be using, also let me know.
Late Models
00 Todd Ripley 01 Scott Hein 02 Jesse Page 03 Justin Courtney 04 Dan Fults 07 Kenny Cantrell 0 George Riddle 1 Bryant Smith 2 Bob Polas Motorsports 3 Doug Sommers 4 Joe Fewkes 5 Norm Taylor 7 Blake Mackey 8 Joel McKnight 11 Mike Mizer 12 Bubba Smith 14 William Robinson 16 Bill Page 17 Bob Schneider, Jr. 18 Mark Willison 21 Greg Beule 22 Ron Jaberg, Jr. 25 Chris Grubbs 27 Rich Marcum 28 Jonathan Reitter 29 Anthony Milano 30 Tom Garbrandt 41 Michael Scheffer 42 Tom Stankiewicz 43 Dustin Hayes 46 Joe Slentz 47 Dave McAlicker 48 Gene Molnar, Jr. 49 Rich Dessecker 53 Mike Miller 54 Doug McMillen 55 Darrel Dexter 57 A.P. Ren 63 Rick Sibila 64 Tom Garbrandt 66 John Sandquist 69 Bob Eichel 70 Ryan Tedesco 75 Marcus Malcuit 76 John Sluka 77 Bear Schwartz 90 Emerson Huffman 98 Mark Willison, Jr. 99 Derek Grewell 104 Dan Chervenak 122 Ernie Shook
Sport Stocks
1 Jerry McNealy 3 Grove Racing 5 Ron Dague 10 Chris Kail 13 Kevin Locker 17 Randy Smart 20 Paul Murray 22 Keith Anderson 24 Nick Grubbs 28 Scott Archer 29 Chris Boone 31 Bill Aubihl 32 Blake Bitticker 33 Anthony Milano 38 Kevin McClintock 48 Dan Selway 51 Will Walker 56 Ron Kirkpatrick 65 Ron Kirkpatrick 70 Chris Miller 75 Ron Dague 77 Bear Schwartz 94 Bill Weaver
Pure Stocks
00 John Westren, Jr. 03 Justin Courtney 2 Lee McCreery 3 Tad Grove 5 Vince Martin 6 Robbie Patterson 8 Tim Oliver 9 Gary Shepherd 10 Tory Gibbs 11 T.J. Barker 13 Doug Higgins 14 Matt Wallick 15 Kyle Lawson 16 Bill Page 17 Rich Dunlap 18 Josh Anders 19 Bob Oliver 22 Tim Lynn 23 Kyle Grove 24 Shawn Kaufman 28 Josh Flesher 29 Dustin Moore 31 Tad Grove 32 Keith Anderson 33 Chris Smith 34 Luther Chambers 35 Dave Cimperman, Jr. 36 Jonathon Moore 40 Ken Feister 42 Dan Hall 47 Brett Lalonde 48 Adam Stewart 49 Teddy Oliver 50 Joe Oliver 51 Brian Minard 53 Rick Elkins, Jr. 54 Brian Wood 55 Dick Aubihl 62 Rob Scott 65 Mitch Ferguson 69 Mike Diaz 74 Bob Passwaters, Jr. 75 Bob Passwaters, Sr. 77 Todd Miller 78 Phil Bunton, Sr. 79 Phil Bunton, Jr. 80 Pat Moore 81 Chester McMasters 83 Gary Gibson 88 Joe Oliver 93 Bill Shimko 94 Chris Smith 95 Ronald Bunton 116 Bill Burkholder
Compacts
00 Dan Westfall 01 Charles Storesina 02 Jesse Page 03 Earl Scranton 04 Danny Gray, Jr. 05 Paul Stull 06 Mike Lawson 07 Don Rufener, III 08 Taylor Moore 09 A.J. Diano 0 Eddie Westfall 1 Gene Morgan 2 Jason Morgan 3 Kyle Grove 4 Ron Myers 5 Max McCartney 6 Kyle Lawson 7 Tammy Rufener 8 Jeffrey Orr 9 Dave Gazey 10 Jake Albright 11 Allensworth Racing 12 Bill Page 13 Mickey Trapp 14 Ashlee Page 15 Kyle Grove 16 Kyle Dunlap 17 Rich Dunlap 18 Wes Ennis 19 Rich Hess 20 Larry Ennis 21 Driver X 22 Kyle Rector 23 Dane Martin 24 Richard Duvall 25 Anthony Brown 26 Gary Marinelli 27 Johnny Campbell 28 Bill Wilkin 29 Chris Stitt 30 Gary Housler 31 Blaine Salsberry 32 Bruce Gibson 33 Jay Hunt 34 Kandi Chambers 35 John McNutt 36 Kelly McNutt 37 Cliff Cox 39 Dan Konovsek 40 Todd Walker 41 Tim Frederick 42 Todd Walker 44 Ron Myers 45 Todd Walker 46 Neil Rolli 47 Don Rufener, Jr. 49 Chuck Breehl 51 Joe Fitch 52 Ryan Kopp 53 Kelli Gostel 54 Carl Gerber 55 Nate Slator 57 Mike Swaney 58 Jaimie Huebner, Sr. 59 Nick Hammerling 61 Bryce Allensworth 62 Rocky Moore 63 Mike Martin 64 Mike Doby 65 Adam Mishler 66 Tye Kelly 67 Kenny Ford 69 Craig Mishler 70 Lennie Orr 71 Gary Marinelli 72 Russell Grandison 75 Kevin Renicker 76 Kenny Jewell 77 Jason Anthony 78 Joe Morris 79 Pat Carnes 80 Pat Moore 81 Chasity Bunton 82 Don Boron, Jr. 83 Gary Gibson 85 Chad Smith 86 Jill Harshey 87 Brad Henry 88 Rusty Rouse 90 Tyler Shupbach 91 Isaac Ferrebee 92 Cory Moore 94 Chris Smith 95 Derek Grewell 96 Kenny Griffith 99 Jason Grewell 100 Derek Grewell 103 Dustin Meeser 104 Mike Chervenak 107 Jill Harshey 111 Andrew Lewis 112 Mike Gribble 115 Howard Bartholow 119 Perk Pyle 127 Jim Campbell 128 Bill Wilkin 132 Billy Nicholas 133 Joe Konovsek 141 Tim Frederick 150 Teddy Oliver, Jr. 151 Chris Bloom 152 Ryan Kopp 155 John Riehl 157 Tom Barrett 161 Mike Seese 175 Justin Renicker 176 Jesse Crabtree 177 Mark Bates 179 Kelli Carnes 180 Pat Moore 191 James Domer 198 Steven Gintz 199 Kyle Grewell
Written by: Adam Mackey |
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