| 7/6/08 | Econo Foods, Pepsi Cola, and Bark River International Raceway. |
Fireworks in the sky and fireworks on the track as the Norway Speedway completed week 6 of the 2008 season Thursday night as Fred Gignac ran off with the Pepsi Late Model A feature. Dave Sanicki repeated as the Super Stock A feature winner, John Mattia chalked up another Slammer win and Brett Bray raced away with the DQ-Dog A.
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| 6/29/08 | Drive Line 100 and Power House 50 |
| Mother Nature attempted, but could not drive away the fans and the drivers from the first ever Pay Per Lap Driveline 100 and Power House 50 Saturday Night. As over 40 Late Models packed the pits and put on a tremendous show as Greg Haase grabbed the Drive Line 100 trophy, and Tom Gee took the Power House 50.
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| 6/27/08 | DriveLine 100 News |
| News for the DRIVELINE 100 and the PowerHouse 50
June 26, 2008 From: Craig VanEnkevort, Union Station Motorsports As we are closing in on the green flag action this weekend at the Norway Speedway for the first time running of a pay-per-lap and lead-the-lap money event, I want to pass along these words. All things in this world start with a dream or an idea, this event is just that for Gene Coleman. His concept of paying across the field for a racer to race with what means have been brought to them is his core path in terms of this event. For the last year he has advised me on this format from the stage of a dream to design and now to deployment. I ask all who may come in contact with Gene Coleman to make that simple thank you or perhaps just two thumbs-up and a nod of the head for his commitment to American grass root asphalt racing and these two races, the DRIVELINE 100 and the PowerHouse 50. When this planned event first came up to discussion, Mike Bellisle was totally hooked up with it and therefore has committed a generous amount of resources. The Bellisles family, owners of North Honda Motorsports in Menominee, will also be the supplier for our double podium award presentation program. However, Mike Bellisle will not be able to attend this event. So whether you are a racer or a fan of racing, please find a way to show Mike and North Honda Motorsports your gratitude and appreciation. The spitfire for this event is someone all racers have heard of. This man has energy of 10 and more connections in the race industry than imaginable. For me, many lessons have been taught and hope to never to be forgotten on views of this event thru the eyes of Fran Prestay. As owner of Five Star Stock Car Bodies, he has many experiences in the world of racing. The value Fran Prestay has, for the deployment of this event, is “huge” – this word says it all. He also needs to be thanked for making these two races a showcased motorsports event. As spokesperson and advisor for the design of this race event, Bob Menor has been a pillar to lean on and in many cases I have over burdened him. Bob has in his heart a lifetime of commitment to grass root racing. With the journey of design to the waving of the green flag in this first ever pay-per-lap event, he needs to be recognized and thanked for all his time and advisory work. From my perspective, I see so many people working hard with their god-given skills, filling open operational gaps in this first ever event. I truly know there are many people working hard to keep American grass root asphalt racing alive in our area and places across this beautiful land we call America…our HOME! My heart and mind pours out a thought of thanks for ALL our young and old American Veterans, especially for those fighting for our freedom around the world. We enjoy the sport of racing under the flag of stars and stripes, this flag is our freedom, so I ask from all of us at this event; for the national anthem…ALL attendees in the pits please line up in behind our race cars, remove our hats, place hearts, minds and eyes on the raising of the flag and think about what she means to ALL of US.
Thank you, Okay boys…Take ‘er To The Track |
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| 6/25/08 | Drive Line 100 press Release #3 |
| This race is being put on by some OLD guys. They have paid there dues in the sport of short track auto racing. Gene and Fran have been short track racers for over 60 years combined. While also running 2 or the major suppliers for the racing industry. Coleman Racing Products and Five Star Stock Car Bodies are leaders in short track auto racing parts development. New and great products keep these 2 companies out front of their competition.
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| 6/21/08 | Week 5 Kingsford Dairy Queen and Iron Mountain Power Sports |
| Kingsford Dairy Queen and Iron Mountain Power Sports presented week 5 at the ASA Member-track Norway Speedway. Troy Nelson cruised the outside of the Late Model A feature to a impressive victory, while Mark Bubloni drove away with the Super Stock A feature. John Mattia jr raced to a slammer victory and Jim Stanchina won the DQ-Dog A feature.
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| 6/20/08 | DRIVE LINE 100 PRESS RELEASE #2 |
| Drive Line 100 Norway Mi. 6/29/08 Local racing heroes and favorites Jamie Iverson and Kris Kelly are going to run for the big bucks that the Drive Line 100 has put up for purse money. The feature event alone could have a pay off of over $18,000 cash and prizes. Kris Kelly stated “It is an honor to race in this race, put on by racing greats who have helped out so many of us little guys along the way. We use Coleman parts when ever we can not only because he is close by but they make some real great parts. Five Star race bodies are the short track industry standard and used by most people in the area. Fran and his partner Carl worked on making the ABC body rules used in most of short track asphalt racing today.” Jamie said “I have to thank Gene, Fran and the rest of the group for putting this event together. To have a big event like this in my own back yard, my home track, at Norway is just super. Thank you to Coleman Racing Products and Five Star for all your help over the years.” |
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| 6/18/08 | Drive Line 100 PRESS RELEASE |
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Drive Line 100 June 28 Norway Speedway 4:30 pm Racing Greats Gene Coleman and Fran Prestay along with Mike Bellisle and Craig Vanenkevort have put together a very unique race for the fans and drivers alike. The 100 lap super late model feature will have cars from 3 or more states. The race will be one of the first run under this new format as all drivers will get paid the same for every lap they race other than the leader will get bonus money. The drivers will each get paid 7.50 per lap. The drivers are very high on this new format and think it is neat as to have them all have a chance to get at least $750.00 for running all 100 laps. But the big thing is the winner will be the 1st Drive Line 100 Feature Winner and his name will go down in history. Mr. Coleman and Mr. Prestay are both in the racing industry and this is a way to pay back the support the drivers have given to them over the years. Mr. Coleman’s Coleman Racing Products is one of the largest racing parts suppliers in the USA. Mr. Prestay’s Five Star Racing Bodies is the largest racing body producer in the USA. They have been working on this idea for over some time and have made the commitment to do it and at Norway Speedway. Norway Speedway VP Bob Menor said he is very happy to have this huge event at Norway. Bob states “this will be a great event for our speedway and our local drivers and racers from other tracks not also to forget what it will do for the local economy here in the great U.P. of Michigan. Norway speedway is very much behind this event and hope it will be a big success and will be run every year from now on. It has taken a year of planning and now it is ready to happen said Menor. The other big thing will be the 50 lap Power House 50 by North Honda Motorsports for the people that do not qualify into the main event. Mike Bellisle says this will help him get some product awareness and help him support his favorite sport auto racing. Mike has been a sponsor of Norway Speedway for years and continues his support threw this event. Craig Vanenkevort has been a race car fan for years and his Wendricks Truss Co. has sponsored cars at Norway for years. Craig is the PR guy for this event with his company Union Station Motorsports as the name behind the promotions of this event. Mark your calendars for the June 28th event and be there to get your favorite seat at 4:30 Saturday. Open practice will be on Friday from 4 to 8 pm. Tickets for this event are only 10.00 on the day of the show. More to follow Thank you and see you there! Rules Questions Gene Coleman 1 386 547 2847 or Fran Prestay 1 262 877 2171 ex 12 PR Craig Vanenkevort 1 906 290 3118 Norway Speedway is just across the boarder from Wisconsin on Hy.8 in Norway Mi. www.norwayspeedway.com |
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| 6/18/08 | Current Registered Drivers for Drive Line 100 |
| Registered Drivers at the current time. Car # Driver ENTRY LIST BEING UPDATED 97 Jamie Iverson 1 Mike Reichenberger 95 Bob Danes 4 Ken Bower 2 Eddie May 119 Gene Coleman 14 Mark Schroeder 44 Craig Schei 56 Tim Rothe 41 Scott Stanchina 44 Wayne Freimund 42 Matt Frazer 28 Ryan Hood 9 Keith Romenesko 21 Matt Parkansky 36 Tom Gee Jr. 93 Allan Yelle 40 Jermie Lepab Scott Hanson |
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| 6/14/08 | Week 4 Auto Value Bumper to Bumper Round I |
| Week 4 at the Norway Speedway brought us the Auto Value Bumper to Bumper Challenge Series Round I. The series was welcomed by one of the largest Late Model car counts over the past few years as 37 timed in. Bob Menor would nudge by Mark Schroeder in the closing laps to take home the $1000 Auto Value Bumper to Bumper Round I prize. Jim Stachowicz also drove away from The Super Stock field to win the $500 Auto Value Bumper to Bumper Round I prize.
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| 6/7/08 | Week 3 - Presented By Badger Auto / GM Performance Parts |
| The forecast was not promising for Badger Auto / GM Performance Parts night, but the temperatures were warm, the sun was shining the wind was howling and the fans were cheering as they watched Gene Coleman and Troy Nelson battle door to door in the Pepsi Late Model A Feature, with Gene Coleman capturing the win. Tim Schultz drove by Jim Stachowicz and held off Marcus Bubloni on the last lap to win the Auto Value Bumper to Bumper Super Stock A feature.
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| 5/30/08 | Week 2 - presented by Iron Mountain Power Sports and Kingsford Dairy Queen |
| Mother Nature - steals the action for the second week of the Norway Speedway.
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| 5/25/08 | Week 1 - Season Opener presented by Shoobies Trophies, Conery Sports and the Moose 102.5 |
| A huge crowd gathered at the Norway Speedway to open the 2008 Season on Shoobies Trophy’s, Conery Sports and the Moose 102.5 Night. the crowd was treated by a massive car count, and great racing as Matt Parkansky held off a hard charging ASA veteran and multiple Norway Speedway Champ Jamie Iverson to win his first Pepsi Late Model A feature.
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| 5/10/08 | 4 Cylinder Qulifying Results |
| 1. #25 Gerald Dugree JR - 18.833 2. #41B Brian Stanchina - 18.934 3. #15 Tyler Wilcox - 19.006 4. #21 Joe Pontbriand - 19.017 5. #111 Jamie Hedlund - 19.058 6. #63 Gerald Dugree SR - 19.198 7. #41 Jim Stanchina - 19.251 8. #38 Mark Moraska - 19.253 9. #19 Chris Dupouis - 19.403 10. #55 Chris Lassila - 19.449 11. #64 Tyler Grundlund - 19.518 12. #23 Elliot Hess - 19.523 13. #97 Jacob Stachowicz - 19.665 14. #54 Tom Bourdeau - 19.722 15. #50 Jason Paris - 19.740 16. #29 Bob Nordell - 19.777 17. #9 Reggie Langtang - 19.975 18. #99G Tom Golfis - 20.273 19. #33 Marcus Trieber - 20.451 20. #141 Rob Zimmerman - 20.634 21. #3 Rodney Lemerand - 21.319 Remaining cars will be put in the back of the slowest race based sign in on opening day. |
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| 5/6/08 | ASA OPENS TRACK IN NORWAY (MICHIGAN, THAT IS) |
| DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (May 5, 2008) – Norway Speedway, in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula, has a short racing season. Because of that, they need to make the most of the opportunity and have signed on as a Level I affiliate in the ASA Member Track program confident the partnership will help to elevate the third-mile facility in a variety of ways.
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| 5/2/08 | Drive Line 100 and Power house 50, press release from Union Station Motorsports |
| Veteran Motorsports Owners design the first ever pay per lap race. Craig Van Enkevort, president of Union Station Motorsports, releases the following information about the first ever pay per lap race at the Norway Speedway called the Drive Line 100. Race Date Saturday, June 28, 2008.
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| 4/21/08 | Race Date Sponsor Clarification |
| The Auto Value Round I date has been rescheduled to to Auto Value officials being unable to attend their event. All sponsors reserve the right to pick and choose wich race date their name be associated with. |
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