Check out this video by Mike McKinney of DirtRacer Productions. Mike put this video together to highlight Team Feger's 2009 UMP National Championship and a great season. Michael Rigsby captured all the video for www.dirtondirt.com -- one of the best racing sites ever. THANKS GUYS -- Love the video!
Weekend "ON TAP"
Feger Race Car Party 2009
As most of you know, this Saturday night is the annual Feger Racing party. Every year this event continues to grow and this year is no exception with some of the coolest, one of a kind items being put up for bid. I mentioned before about our good friend Jeff from "The Stain and Paint Shop" putting together some 'over the top' goodies for this years bash. Now I have to tell you that these pictures really don't do Jeff's work justice but I wanted to give everyone a sneak peak at his work...
In person this plaque has an almost 3-D effect, the car is literally coming at you. Jeff put a lot of work into this and it really shows. This will be a neat treasure for some lucky bidder.
And here is one of the coolest items EVER at a race party...a full size bar/entertainment center patterned after Team Feger's world famous pit cart. Now while it is painted white at the moment, a full wrap will be applied emulating the original cart that the team uses to do battle. Truly a one of a kind piece that once again shows off Jeff's talent.
Hey Luke, wouldn't this be cool to have down there in Nashville?
I also know that the Anderson's are putting the finishing touches on a Feger Christmas tree and lots of other way cool items are in the works and will be up for raffle or auction. This party is the must attend event of the season and everyone at Team Feger hopes to see you there.
Here's the party info...don't miss it.
Date: Sat Nov 21
Place: Tri-Lakes Bloomington, IL
Time: 5:30 - Midnight
Food Served 5:30 - 8:00 or 8:30
Cost $8 (includes all the food you want to eat)
Kids under 12 are free with adult. All ages are welcome.
Yes, there will be plenty of alcohol for those of us over 21 with a cash bar.
Auction will start around 7:00 and go to about 10:00, the rest of the time is party time!!!
Where is Tri-Lakes?
2100 Bunn Street, Bloomington, Illinois 61701
Thats the far South West side of Bloomington.
Easiest way to get there US 51 South turn West on Hamilton Road (the side of the Street McDonalds is on)
Next turn left on Bunn Street -- the first four way stop.
Go down Bunn Street, Turn right immediately BEFORE the tracks.
Take the curvy road all the way back to Tri-Lakes, you'll wonder where in the world you are going.
C'MON SATURDAY!!
Bob Watters
Feb.28, 1928--Nov.13, 2009
As most of you know, this Saturday night is the annual Feger Racing party. Every year this event continues to grow and this year is no exception with some of the coolest, one of a kind items being put up for bid. I mentioned before about our good friend Jeff from "The Stain and Paint Shop" putting together some 'over the top' goodies for this years bash. Now I have to tell you that these pictures really don't do Jeff's work justice but I wanted to give everyone a sneak peak at his work...
In person this plaque has an almost 3-D effect, the car is literally coming at you. Jeff put a lot of work into this and it really shows. This will be a neat treasure for some lucky bidder.
And here is one of the coolest items EVER at a race party...a full size bar/entertainment center patterned after Team Feger's world famous pit cart. Now while it is painted white at the moment, a full wrap will be applied emulating the original cart that the team uses to do battle. Truly a one of a kind piece that once again shows off Jeff's talent.
Hey Luke, wouldn't this be cool to have down there in Nashville?
I also know that the Anderson's are putting the finishing touches on a Feger Christmas tree and lots of other way cool items are in the works and will be up for raffle or auction. This party is the must attend event of the season and everyone at Team Feger hopes to see you there.
Here's the party info...don't miss it.
Date: Sat Nov 21
Place: Tri-Lakes Bloomington, IL
Time: 5:30 - Midnight
Food Served 5:30 - 8:00 or 8:30
Cost $8 (includes all the food you want to eat)
Kids under 12 are free with adult. All ages are welcome.
Yes, there will be plenty of alcohol for those of us over 21 with a cash bar.
Auction will start around 7:00 and go to about 10:00, the rest of the time is party time!!!
Where is Tri-Lakes?
2100 Bunn Street, Bloomington, Illinois 61701
Thats the far South West side of Bloomington.
Easiest way to get there US 51 South turn West on Hamilton Road (the side of the Street McDonalds is on)
Next turn left on Bunn Street -- the first four way stop.
Go down Bunn Street, Turn right immediately BEFORE the tracks.
Take the curvy road all the way back to Tri-Lakes, you'll wonder where in the world you are going.
C'MON SATURDAY!!
Bob Watters
Feb.28, 1928--Nov.13, 2009
Feger Videos
Links to a few of our favorite videos:
From Mike at DirtRacerProductions:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=41B-WE4sdeI
You may need a paid subscription to watch this one. Dirtondirt.com video of last Friday's World Finals at Charlotte Motor Speedway:
http://dirtondirt.com/video.php?watch=1747
From Mike at DirtRacerProductions:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=41B-WE4sdeI
You may need a paid subscription to watch this one. Dirtondirt.com video of last Friday's World Finals at Charlotte Motor Speedway:
http://dirtondirt.com/video.php?watch=1747
Feger electrifies Lowe's with high-side run
Lowe's Motor Speedway, November 7, 2009, 8:42 am
By Kevin Kovac World of Outlaws Late Model Series
Posted on http://www.dirtondirt.com/
CONCORD, N.C. (Nov. 6) Everywhere he goes, Jason Feger of Bloomington, Ill., gets fans excited when he finds a high groove no other driver can. Last month it was during a Dirt Track World Championship heat race in Lawrenceburg, Ind., and Friday it was during the opening feature of the World of Outlaws World Finals at the Dirt Track at Lowe's Motor Speedway.
The 31-year-old Feger, who clinched his first career UMP DIRTcar points title a month ago, reached Scott Bloomquist's rear bumper on lap 40 after electrifying the huge crowd with an outside charge from the 19th starting spot to second in his Pierce car. Alas, his charge fell short when a flat left-rear tire forced Feger to slow and bring out a caution flag, leaving Bloomquist home free for the remainder of the distance.
The driver nicknamed the Highside Hustler impressed observers with his performance just two days after laying eyes on the 4/10-mile Lowe's oval for the first time, but an untimely flat tire robbed him of a shot at a popular upset victory.
I was trying to be smooth - as smooth as you could be in that cushion, - said Feger, who came back to finish sixth. "But when it's choppy like that, it's hard for these tires to stay under you.
We got right to his back bumper there in (turns) three and four, and then the next lap is when the tire just disintegrated. It just wasn't our night, but me and the guys are happy that we're up to speed. I think we showed what we have.
Bloomquist, who earned $10,000 for his third straight Friday-night victory at the World Finals, knew that Feger's charge carried a calculated risk. If Jason was closing, I'm sure he was just wide open on the top, - he said. - I don't think he cut a tire; I think he jerked it off the wheel. That's the kind of chances you take (running the cushion).
I was trying to be smooth - as smooth as you could be in that cushion, - said Feger, who came back to finish sixth. "But when it's choppy like that, it's hard for these tires to stay under you.
We got right to his back bumper there in (turns) three and four, and then the next lap is when the tire just disintegrated. It just wasn't our night, but me and the guys are happy that we're up to speed. I think we showed what we have.
Bloomquist, who earned $10,000 for his third straight Friday-night victory at the World Finals, knew that Feger's charge carried a calculated risk. If Jason was closing, I'm sure he was just wide open on the top, - he said. - I don't think he cut a tire; I think he jerked it off the wheel. That's the kind of chances you take (running the cushion).
Weekend "LAST CALL"
Turned some heads and made some new fans.
The trip to North Carolina had some ups and downs and while it wasn't the most profitable of trips in terms of dollars won, a lot of new fans were converted by the high flying act that calls itself "Team Feger."
With the weekend starting off with a busted up race car and a DNQ for the topless event, Team Feger turned there misfortunes around and left their mark on the fans at the Lowe's dirt track.
Friday nights 19th to 2nd run in the feature was the talk of the town and it would have been amazing had the left rear tire decided to cooperate. We all know how that deal worked out.
Saturday's run in the feature wasn't quite as dramatic however I believe Jason still passed more cars than anyone this weekend. Feger had moved up to ninth before an oil leak sidelined the #25 car with a lap to go.
So, another learning experience in the books and a little more t.v. time for Team Feger.
Quote of the weekend goes to Scott Bloomquist. When asked about Feger closing in on him in Friday's feature, Scott responded with "I'm sure if Jason was coming he had to be WIDE OPEN on the top..."
Yep.
The trip to North Carolina had some ups and downs and while it wasn't the most profitable of trips in terms of dollars won, a lot of new fans were converted by the high flying act that calls itself "Team Feger."
With the weekend starting off with a busted up race car and a DNQ for the topless event, Team Feger turned there misfortunes around and left their mark on the fans at the Lowe's dirt track.
Friday nights 19th to 2nd run in the feature was the talk of the town and it would have been amazing had the left rear tire decided to cooperate. We all know how that deal worked out.
Saturday's run in the feature wasn't quite as dramatic however I believe Jason still passed more cars than anyone this weekend. Feger had moved up to ninth before an oil leak sidelined the #25 car with a lap to go.
So, another learning experience in the books and a little more t.v. time for Team Feger.
Quote of the weekend goes to Scott Bloomquist. When asked about Feger closing in on him in Friday's feature, Scott responded with "I'm sure if Jason was coming he had to be WIDE OPEN on the top..."
Yep.
Weekend "ON TAP"
Carolina bound...
After a successful testing session on Monday, Team Feger is headed south to compete in The World of Outlaws 'World Finals' at The Lowes Motor Speedway in Charlotte, NC.
The weekend gets an early kick start on Wednesday November 4th with the Topless Showdown (nope... ain't gonna touch that one) 50 lap feature with up to $30,000 to win depending on passing bonuses of $1000 per position.
Team Feger will then be competing in the 3 day "World Finals" event throughout the weekend.
Let's all raise our glasses in a toast..."Here's to no flat tires and solid runs against some of the best in the business."
Cheers.
Article below is from the World of Outlaws Late Model website written by Kevin Kovac
UMP DIRTcar Super Late Model National Champ Jason Feger Heads For Lowe's Motor Speedway To Top Off Spectacular Season
Posted Monday, Nov 02, 2009
— Jason Feger won't be an anonymous first-time visitor to The Dirt Track @ Lowe's Motor Speedway when he drives through the pit gate for the postponed Topless Showdown by Hungry Man (Nov. 4) and the World of Outlaws World Finals (Nov. 5-7).
Once a driver wins a prestigious title, after all, he becomes impossible to overlook.
So it is with Feger, a 31-year-old from Bloomington, Ill., who is heading for the big stage of The Dirt Track to top off a spectacular 2009 season that saw him emerge as the UMP DIRTcar Racing Super Late Model national champion.
“Since we won the championship we've gone to some tracks where fans have never seen us much before,” said Feger, who clinched the crown one week before the UMP DIRTcar points season ended with the organization's Nationals on Oct. 9-10 at Eldora Speedway in Rossburg, Ohio. “A lot of fans came up to talk to me and I heard a lot of compliments, so you realize that winning the championship is a pretty big deal. More people know who you are.”
Feger figures to find himself in much the same situation at The Dirt Track. With his national title and 23 feature wins (at a remarkable 13 different tracks in four states) stamping him as one of the country's most successful dirt Late Model drivers in '09, he'll have plenty of eyes focused on him throughout the four days of competition for the World of Outlaws Late Model Series.
Yes, expectations will be high for Feger, but he's ready for the challenge. Though this will be the first time he's ever seen the gorgeous four-tenths-mile oval in person, he plans to do his best to live up to the hype.
“I'm going to run as hard as I can, just like I always do,” said Feger, a personable racer whose distinctive style has earned him the nickname the ‘Highside Hustler.' “Everybody I talk to (about The Dirt Track) says I'm gonna like it, so that makes me feel good about going there. But if we're gonna do well we have to make the right decisions on tires (compounds) – that's what it's gonna come down to.
“We've had a great season in our area but this is going to be a whole new deal for us,” he continued. “We'll be running against the best drivers in the country, so it's going to be a real test. Talent-wise I feel I can go down there and run with them because we've done it this year around home, but when those guys come out here (to the Midwest) they play by our rules (using UMP DIRTcar Hoosier tires). It's a different story (during the World Finals) – we'll be on open tires, so you know it's gonna be a learning curve.
“We need to get better (running) on open tires. We haven't done that too much, and that's one of the reasons we want to go to Charlotte. We're trying to learn more and make our program better.”
Feger has certainly mastered the tough UMP DIRTcar circuit. Now in his eighth season behind the wheel of a dirt Late Model after excelling in UMP DIRTcar Sportsman action, Feger went from being named UMP DIRTcar's Most Improved Driver in 2008 to national champion in '09.
And Feger reached the promised land after a dramatic late-season showdown for the $20,000 points title with 37-year-old Dennis Erb Jr. of Carpentersville, Ill., who was bidding to sweep the UMP DIRTcar Summer Nationals tour and national championships for the third consecutive season. Feger held off Erb down the stretch to win the crown by 31 points.
“I think beating Dennis really makes the championship more special,” said Feger, who finished third in the 2008 national points battle. “A lot of people know how good Dennis is. He's good in the big shows and can win against anybody, and he's definitely the guy to beat around here. Whenever you roll into a racetrack – especially for the last three years – night and night out, Dennis is the guy you know you're gonna have to beat to win. You very rarely see that guy (finish) out of the top five.
“Racing against Dennis makes you focus to really stay up on your game. He's a competitor who hates to lose, so I think people know (the title) wasn't given to us or anything. We had to earn it.”
Feger feels honored to follow Erb as the UMP DIRTcar national champion since he sees a bit of himself in the gritty owner-operator known as the ‘One Man Band.' The two drivers have decidedly different personalities – while Feger is talkative and outgoing, Erb tends to be quiet and reserved – but they have scratched and clawed their way to the top of UMP DIRTcar Racing in much the same manner.
“I have a lot of respect for him,” Feger said of Erb. “I feel like the way he's done it is kinda the way I've done it. He's a self-made guy who's worked his butt off to get where he is. I probably have a little more help in the pit (crew) department than him, but we come from the same ranks.”
Indeed, Feger and his family have slowly-but-surely assembled a championship-caliber operation. His entire rise has come driving Late Models under the banner of Feger Brothers Racing (that's Jason and his 29-year-old brother/crew chief Austin), though he credits his more recent associations with chassis builder Bob Pierce (Feger began running Pierce cars midway through the 2007 season), powerplant constructor Rhyne Engines and sponsors Stearn Ironworks and Jaxon Chase Steel Detailing with giving him that final push.
“To be kind of self-made and win the championship is a big deal in my mind,” said Feger, who works for his family's Absolute Apparel business when he's not racing (or getting ready to race) more than 80 nights a season. “It's not like we just had somebody give us money and we went out and used it. We've gotten our program really built up over time.
“It's definitely tough to do it this way,” he added. “It's a lot of hard work, but we're proof it can be done.”
Now Feger will try to continue his success story this week in front of a packed Lowe's Motor Speedway grandstand and a national television audience on the SPEED cable network, which will televise the World Finals Late Model/Sprint Car doubleheader on Saturday (Nov. 7) starting at 8 p.m. ET.
Considering his '09 resume, it wouldn't be a surprise to see Feger make some noise at The Dirt Track with his green-and-white, ‘tumbling dice' No. 25. He's excelled on some pretty big stages this season – he won a heat race for June's UMP DIRTcar-sanctioned $100,000 Dream at Eldora, thrilled the fans with outside charges during qualifying for the Dirt Track World Championship last month at Lawrenceburg (Ind.) Speedway and, of course, scored his first career WoO LMS triumph with a flawless flag-to-flag run on May 24 at Charter Raceway Park in Beaver Dam, Wis.
Feger lists his WoO LMS victory, which came in a race co-sanctioned by UMP DIRTcar (both entities are owned by the World Racing Group), as a career highlight and confidence-booster heading into the World Finals.
“I had never been to Beaver Dam before, so to be able to show up and beat those Outlaw guys was an incredible feeling,” said Feger, who has entered four WoO LMS events this season. “I really like racing with those guys and I have a whole lot of respect for them. I just hope that win gives them a little more respect for me – you know, solidifies me a little more in their minds.”
http://www.worldofoutlaws.com/latemodel/News/2009/November/110209_LM_FegerWF.aspx
After a successful testing session on Monday, Team Feger is headed south to compete in The World of Outlaws 'World Finals' at The Lowes Motor Speedway in Charlotte, NC.
The weekend gets an early kick start on Wednesday November 4th with the Topless Showdown (nope... ain't gonna touch that one) 50 lap feature with up to $30,000 to win depending on passing bonuses of $1000 per position.
Team Feger will then be competing in the 3 day "World Finals" event throughout the weekend.
Let's all raise our glasses in a toast..."Here's to no flat tires and solid runs against some of the best in the business."
Cheers.
Article below is from the World of Outlaws Late Model website written by Kevin Kovac
UMP DIRTcar Super Late Model National Champ Jason Feger Heads For Lowe's Motor Speedway To Top Off Spectacular Season
Posted Monday, Nov 02, 2009
— Jason Feger won't be an anonymous first-time visitor to The Dirt Track @ Lowe's Motor Speedway when he drives through the pit gate for the postponed Topless Showdown by Hungry Man (Nov. 4) and the World of Outlaws World Finals (Nov. 5-7).
Once a driver wins a prestigious title, after all, he becomes impossible to overlook.
So it is with Feger, a 31-year-old from Bloomington, Ill., who is heading for the big stage of The Dirt Track to top off a spectacular 2009 season that saw him emerge as the UMP DIRTcar Racing Super Late Model national champion.
“Since we won the championship we've gone to some tracks where fans have never seen us much before,” said Feger, who clinched the crown one week before the UMP DIRTcar points season ended with the organization's Nationals on Oct. 9-10 at Eldora Speedway in Rossburg, Ohio. “A lot of fans came up to talk to me and I heard a lot of compliments, so you realize that winning the championship is a pretty big deal. More people know who you are.”
Feger figures to find himself in much the same situation at The Dirt Track. With his national title and 23 feature wins (at a remarkable 13 different tracks in four states) stamping him as one of the country's most successful dirt Late Model drivers in '09, he'll have plenty of eyes focused on him throughout the four days of competition for the World of Outlaws Late Model Series.
Yes, expectations will be high for Feger, but he's ready for the challenge. Though this will be the first time he's ever seen the gorgeous four-tenths-mile oval in person, he plans to do his best to live up to the hype.
“I'm going to run as hard as I can, just like I always do,” said Feger, a personable racer whose distinctive style has earned him the nickname the ‘Highside Hustler.' “Everybody I talk to (about The Dirt Track) says I'm gonna like it, so that makes me feel good about going there. But if we're gonna do well we have to make the right decisions on tires (compounds) – that's what it's gonna come down to.
“We've had a great season in our area but this is going to be a whole new deal for us,” he continued. “We'll be running against the best drivers in the country, so it's going to be a real test. Talent-wise I feel I can go down there and run with them because we've done it this year around home, but when those guys come out here (to the Midwest) they play by our rules (using UMP DIRTcar Hoosier tires). It's a different story (during the World Finals) – we'll be on open tires, so you know it's gonna be a learning curve.
“We need to get better (running) on open tires. We haven't done that too much, and that's one of the reasons we want to go to Charlotte. We're trying to learn more and make our program better.”
Feger has certainly mastered the tough UMP DIRTcar circuit. Now in his eighth season behind the wheel of a dirt Late Model after excelling in UMP DIRTcar Sportsman action, Feger went from being named UMP DIRTcar's Most Improved Driver in 2008 to national champion in '09.
And Feger reached the promised land after a dramatic late-season showdown for the $20,000 points title with 37-year-old Dennis Erb Jr. of Carpentersville, Ill., who was bidding to sweep the UMP DIRTcar Summer Nationals tour and national championships for the third consecutive season. Feger held off Erb down the stretch to win the crown by 31 points.
“I think beating Dennis really makes the championship more special,” said Feger, who finished third in the 2008 national points battle. “A lot of people know how good Dennis is. He's good in the big shows and can win against anybody, and he's definitely the guy to beat around here. Whenever you roll into a racetrack – especially for the last three years – night and night out, Dennis is the guy you know you're gonna have to beat to win. You very rarely see that guy (finish) out of the top five.
“Racing against Dennis makes you focus to really stay up on your game. He's a competitor who hates to lose, so I think people know (the title) wasn't given to us or anything. We had to earn it.”
Feger feels honored to follow Erb as the UMP DIRTcar national champion since he sees a bit of himself in the gritty owner-operator known as the ‘One Man Band.' The two drivers have decidedly different personalities – while Feger is talkative and outgoing, Erb tends to be quiet and reserved – but they have scratched and clawed their way to the top of UMP DIRTcar Racing in much the same manner.
“I have a lot of respect for him,” Feger said of Erb. “I feel like the way he's done it is kinda the way I've done it. He's a self-made guy who's worked his butt off to get where he is. I probably have a little more help in the pit (crew) department than him, but we come from the same ranks.”
Indeed, Feger and his family have slowly-but-surely assembled a championship-caliber operation. His entire rise has come driving Late Models under the banner of Feger Brothers Racing (that's Jason and his 29-year-old brother/crew chief Austin), though he credits his more recent associations with chassis builder Bob Pierce (Feger began running Pierce cars midway through the 2007 season), powerplant constructor Rhyne Engines and sponsors Stearn Ironworks and Jaxon Chase Steel Detailing with giving him that final push.
“To be kind of self-made and win the championship is a big deal in my mind,” said Feger, who works for his family's Absolute Apparel business when he's not racing (or getting ready to race) more than 80 nights a season. “It's not like we just had somebody give us money and we went out and used it. We've gotten our program really built up over time.
“It's definitely tough to do it this way,” he added. “It's a lot of hard work, but we're proof it can be done.”
Now Feger will try to continue his success story this week in front of a packed Lowe's Motor Speedway grandstand and a national television audience on the SPEED cable network, which will televise the World Finals Late Model/Sprint Car doubleheader on Saturday (Nov. 7) starting at 8 p.m. ET.
Considering his '09 resume, it wouldn't be a surprise to see Feger make some noise at The Dirt Track with his green-and-white, ‘tumbling dice' No. 25. He's excelled on some pretty big stages this season – he won a heat race for June's UMP DIRTcar-sanctioned $100,000 Dream at Eldora, thrilled the fans with outside charges during qualifying for the Dirt Track World Championship last month at Lawrenceburg (Ind.) Speedway and, of course, scored his first career WoO LMS triumph with a flawless flag-to-flag run on May 24 at Charter Raceway Park in Beaver Dam, Wis.
Feger lists his WoO LMS victory, which came in a race co-sanctioned by UMP DIRTcar (both entities are owned by the World Racing Group), as a career highlight and confidence-booster heading into the World Finals.
“I had never been to Beaver Dam before, so to be able to show up and beat those Outlaw guys was an incredible feeling,” said Feger, who has entered four WoO LMS events this season. “I really like racing with those guys and I have a whole lot of respect for them. I just hope that win gives them a little more respect for me – you know, solidifies me a little more in their minds.”
http://www.worldofoutlaws.com/latemodel/News/2009/November/110209_LM_FegerWF.aspx
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