Team Feger has left Bloomington again! After getting rained out again this week for the NASCAR special in Macon, Illinois the team headed South.
This Friday, the Highside Hustler will be at Ponderosa Speedway in Junction City, Kentucky to participate for the first time in a Battle of the Bluegrass special. The $5,000 race is co-sanctioned with the IRS.
The next night the team returns to I-55 Speedway in Pevely, Missouri for a make-up race for the Tri-Track challenge. Earlier in the year Feger lead most of the first leg of the challenge at Paducah. NASCAR star Kenny Schrader won the event with Jason second.
Two weeks ago Feger started in the rear of the feature and moved up to sixth.
GOOD Luck to the guys and Bob Pierce Race Cars!!! Hope there are updates on www.4m.net.
BACK TO BACK FEATURE WINS!!
Jason and Austin Feger and Possio captured BACK TO BACK feature wins.Wednesday, July 23 at Spoon River Speedway Feger started sixth in the feature for the Midwest Monster Series promoted by Don & Bonnie Hammer. Feger went to the highside and put on a show.
The win was even more exciting as Bob Pierce was on hand to get to help celebrate in victory lane.
The next night at LaSalle Speedway, Feger won his heat and dominated the feature leading the entire race. Pierce race cars were one, two with Steve Sheppard capturing second.
A SHOUT OF CONGRATS to Jason, Austin, Posio, and Shockman Chris. Plus, thanks to all the Feger advertising partners:Bob Pierce Race Cars, Advanced Racing Suspension, Campbell Construction, Mulligans, ABS, LaBamba, SVC Construction, Crutcher Mfg, BSB Mfg, Richardson Racing Products, Budda Racecars, BRT Racing Products, Stealth Racing Carbs, Sweet Mfg., Out-Pace, Weld Racing, All Star Performance, Wilwood Disc Brakes, Bell Racing, PRC Performance Rod and Customs, HyperCo, The V-Batter, KDK, Boitnott Lawn care, Bob’s Taxidermy, Triple T, Strong Concrete, Bairds, Hill Lawn care, L & C and Griffin Design.
Thanks to Rich Edwards Photography for the victory lane photo at LaSalle Speedway!
Patrotic Mohawk on July 4
Yeah, the guys surprised us again on July 4 at Tri-City Speedway in Pontoon Beach. Overheard someone talking about the tall guy with the patrotic mohawk and knew it could only be one person -- my youngest son, Austin :)Actually the entire crew had patrotic themed mohawks. I didn't see Devin close-up, but evidently he cut the center of a ball cap for his mohawk to come thru.
Here's a photo from www.dirtondirt.com of Austin's Mohawk for the Fourth of July.
Thanks to Bob and Angie Pierce
Bob and Angie Pierce really came through to help the Feger Bros Racing team stay on the track.
The Pierces have loaned a motor to Jason while his is being repaired.
Jason, Austin and the crew rejoined the Summernationals at Peoria, IL. after missing Lincoln, last Sunday. Jason finished a disappointing 12th. Hopefully things will start turning around. Jacksonville and Macon were both rained out and will be made up in August.
AGAIN -- SHOUT OF THANKS OUT TO BOB AND ANGIE PIERCE!!!
The Pierces have loaned a motor to Jason while his is being repaired.
Jason, Austin and the crew rejoined the Summernationals at Peoria, IL. after missing Lincoln, last Sunday. Jason finished a disappointing 12th. Hopefully things will start turning around. Jacksonville and Macon were both rained out and will be made up in August.
AGAIN -- SHOUT OF THANKS OUT TO BOB AND ANGIE PIERCE!!!
HELL Tour has really been that for the Feger Team
Hmmmm -- let's see.
It is time for a little whining on my part.
The guys luck in the Summernationals has really been bad!!!
1. Lead most of KLMS Summernational -- have not one but two tires go nearly flat on lap 27.
2. Have a trailer flat every night of the first week.
3. Qualify bad at KAMP :(
4. Several tracks were for bottom dwellers.
5. Motor blows. Austin drives all night. Next night put the motor in. Drive back to Paducah.
6. New motor overheats!!
7. Time to come home again and figure out what the H is going on.
It is time for a little whining on my part.
The guys luck in the Summernationals has really been bad!!!
1. Lead most of KLMS Summernational -- have not one but two tires go nearly flat on lap 27.
2. Have a trailer flat every night of the first week.
3. Qualify bad at KAMP :(
4. Several tracks were for bottom dwellers.
5. Motor blows. Austin drives all night. Next night put the motor in. Drive back to Paducah.
6. New motor overheats!!
7. Time to come home again and figure out what the H is going on.
Check Out the Feger Crew!!!
Bet you might not recognize the guys during the Summernationals, if you see some punks -- take a double look!! It might be Austin, Devin, Posio or Cowboy.
Austin and Devin were the first, today Posio and Cowboy. Jason has been focused so much on the cars, he hasn't had the time to complete his deal.
Since the races started this season, they've been telling me they are going to cut their hair in mohawks for the SN.
They've done it. Austin's is a major mohawk as he'd been letting his hair grow out. Devin's is barely noticeable. Posio and Cowboy's are decent size. It is hard telling what Jason's will look like as he's been letting his hair grow out too!!!
Austin and Devin were the first, today Posio and Cowboy. Jason has been focused so much on the cars, he hasn't had the time to complete his deal.
Since the races started this season, they've been telling me they are going to cut their hair in mohawks for the SN.
They've done it. Austin's is a major mohawk as he'd been letting his hair grow out. Devin's is barely noticeable. Posio and Cowboy's are decent size. It is hard telling what Jason's will look like as he's been letting his hair grow out too!!!
Hell Tour Begins June 12 at Kentucky Lake Motorspeedway
The UMP Summernationals Hell Tour starts this Thursday at Kentucky Lake. From my perspective it has pretty much started at our house the week before the Dream.
I love the Summernationals, just hate the fact that the tracks are spread out so far!! I had planned on going to KLMS this Thursday, was going to make the trek and take Voche' the dog Austin rescued last year.
Now work is getting in the way!!! Hopefully, I can get out of a meeting early to pick up Smack and head to Brownstown. If not, we'll be at Kamp for sure!!!
Jason's helmet job was completed Saturday in between me running back and forth to the computer to find out what was going on with the Dream. It will drive me nuts being here while they're racing. Thank goodness for 4m and Dirtondirt!!
I love the Summernationals, just hate the fact that the tracks are spread out so far!! I had planned on going to KLMS this Thursday, was going to make the trek and take Voche' the dog Austin rescued last year.
Now work is getting in the way!!! Hopefully, I can get out of a meeting early to pick up Smack and head to Brownstown. If not, we'll be at Kamp for sure!!!
Jason's helmet job was completed Saturday in between me running back and forth to the computer to find out what was going on with the Dream. It will drive me nuts being here while they're racing. Thank goodness for 4m and Dirtondirt!!
New Wicked Cemetary Shirts!!!
Have you seen the Feger Team's pit cart? It is wrapped in an wild green cemetary design. That design was the basis for a screen saver that you can download at the media gallery on jasonfeger.com.We've made some slight modifications and created a radical new tee for Feger -- the black car is coming out of the Feger Cemetary on the front. On the back you'll get the cemetary with it's gates closed and all of the advertisers partnering with Feger Brothers racing.
The new cemetary shirts will be available at the Kamp Motor Speedway Summernationals this Saturday. Stop by Kamp's souvenir stand or TC Collectibles.
NEW Shirts & Hoodies
After receiving multiple requests for a retro - skull shirt and hoodie, team Feger Racing brought 'em back.Get your shirt after the races!
Shirts sizes S - XL are $20. Add $2.00 for XXL or larger.
Hoodies S - XL are $35.00. Add $5.00 for hoodies XXL or larger.
Limited quantites of XXX and XXXX available.
The Dream That Wasn't
Feger Racing worked all week before the famed Dream last Friday and Saturday at Eldora Speedway in Rossberg, Ohio. The team had planned on leaving late Thursday evening.
The team was repairing the damage from Macon, plus putting new side panels and graphics on the car. Around mid-night, Jason smelled something burning. While charging the race car battery had became enflamed, causing a major mess.
Jason had to run to Waldens to get a new battery around 1:00 Friday morning. Next he had to build a new battery box, as the old box wouldn't work with the new battery. Life sucks sometimes, but at least the guys weren't charging the battery at the track while asleep in the rig or while in the house. Things could have been really bad as typically a drum of racing fuel could have been right next to the battery.
At the Dream, about 15 cars were left to qualify with Jason and Jeep in the group. The rain started coming and delayed qualfications. Officials decided to requalify the entire field and only give each car one lap. Going out late was a major disadvantage, especially without a second lap.
Feger qualified 66th. He finished 12th in his heat, ending the goal of a Dream start.
Next on tap -- the Hell Tour -- the UMP Summernationals, kicking off at Kentucky Lake Motor Speedway in Calvert City, Kentucky!
The team was repairing the damage from Macon, plus putting new side panels and graphics on the car. Around mid-night, Jason smelled something burning. While charging the race car battery had became enflamed, causing a major mess.
Jason had to run to Waldens to get a new battery around 1:00 Friday morning. Next he had to build a new battery box, as the old box wouldn't work with the new battery. Life sucks sometimes, but at least the guys weren't charging the battery at the track while asleep in the rig or while in the house. Things could have been really bad as typically a drum of racing fuel could have been right next to the battery.
At the Dream, about 15 cars were left to qualify with Jason and Jeep in the group. The rain started coming and delayed qualfications. Officials decided to requalify the entire field and only give each car one lap. Going out late was a major disadvantage, especially without a second lap.
Feger qualified 66th. He finished 12th in his heat, ending the goal of a Dream start.
Next on tap -- the Hell Tour -- the UMP Summernationals, kicking off at Kentucky Lake Motor Speedway in Calvert City, Kentucky!
Disappointing Macon Tri-Track Challenge
Team Feger headed to Macon on Sun, June 1 after a rain out at the second stop of the Tri-Track Challenge in Pevely, Missouri.
Feger finished second in his heat to gain an eighth spot starting spot in the feature. A few laps into the feature Jason was passing a car for fifth spot, when the driver drove over the nose of the car, crunching the fender into the left front tire which caused Jason to spin in the turn as the car would not turn. Jason went to the rear of the 24 car field for causing the yellow.
While moving up to tenth, passing another car, Feger was on the outside and shoved into the fence in number three turn.
BAD LUCK ALL NIGHT LONG!!!
Feger finished second in his heat to gain an eighth spot starting spot in the feature. A few laps into the feature Jason was passing a car for fifth spot, when the driver drove over the nose of the car, crunching the fender into the left front tire which caused Jason to spin in the turn as the car would not turn. Jason went to the rear of the 24 car field for causing the yellow.
While moving up to tenth, passing another car, Feger was on the outside and shoved into the fence in number three turn.
BAD LUCK ALL NIGHT LONG!!!
Feger Wins Feature Kamp Motor Speedway and Second Place at Paducah
Feger Racing continues to have a good season going by winning the Kamp Motor Speedway feature event on Saturday, May 24. The next Friday on May 30, team Feger headed South to Paducah Kentucky. Jason started on the front row of the feature outside of Terry English. English jumped to the lead on the high side, but had a flat tire. On a restart, Feger jumped to the lead. Jason had a substantial lead twice in the feature going through lapped traffic. Shirley and Erb were not able to catch him.
While Jason was building his lead, NASCAR star Kenny Schrader was moving up in the field. A yellow tighten the field. Feger retained his lead. Two more yellows would follow, the last with about six laps to go. Schrader and Feger swapped leads twice every lap for five laps.
On the last lap, coming out of two Schrader passed Jason. Feger was not able to get Schrader back. Once in the pits Feger understood why he was having difficulty with the car as the right rear tire was nearly flat.
An excited Jason talked to Kenny after the race. Schrader was equally as excited, telling Jason he loved the fact they were able to slide each other and not touch, plus that was the largest purse Kenny had ever won in his own late model. Both drivers drove a exciting race.
While Jason was building his lead, NASCAR star Kenny Schrader was moving up in the field. A yellow tighten the field. Feger retained his lead. Two more yellows would follow, the last with about six laps to go. Schrader and Feger swapped leads twice every lap for five laps.
On the last lap, coming out of two Schrader passed Jason. Feger was not able to get Schrader back. Once in the pits Feger understood why he was having difficulty with the car as the right rear tire was nearly flat.
An excited Jason talked to Kenny after the race. Schrader was equally as excited, telling Jason he loved the fact they were able to slide each other and not touch, plus that was the largest purse Kenny had ever won in his own late model. Both drivers drove a exciting race.
Jason Feger outduels Daren Friedman for the win at Farmer City Raceway Friday May 16, 2008
Copied from www.midwestdirttrackfacts.com (haven't gotten official permission... yet :) )
Friday May 16, 2008
Jason Feger outduels Daren Friedman for the win at Farmer City Raceway Friday May 16, 2008
The evening started with Steve Sheppard Jr turning in fast time at 12.452 seconds. Twenty eight late models ran in three heats, with the first heat going to Steve Sheppard Jr in an exciting contest holding off Jason Feger, Kevin Weaver, Jimmy Dehm, and Mike Provenzano. The second heat went to Daren Friedman in another close race over Donny Walden, Wes Steidinger, Scott Bull and Brandon Sheppard. The third heat was also a close race going to Eric Smith over Derek Chandler, Matt Taylor, Kelly Kouski, and Aaron Ricketts.The semi feature went to Dan O'Connor over Chris D1ck, Charlie Hess and Ryan Unzicker.The feature started out with Sheppard and Friedman on the front row, and Friedman taking the initial lead. Jason Feger caught Friedman and through the middle part of the race the two raced side by side, swapping the lead several times. With only one early and one late caution, the sleeper in the race was almost Derek Chandler. Chandler had seen the fun the leaders were having and decided to join them, swapping second and third place with first one, then the other. That made some very exciting racing action for the fans. Eventually, Jason Feger won the race with Daren Friedman and Derek Chandler a very close second and third. Fourth went to Eric Smith, followed by last weeks winner Steve Sheppard Jr.
unofficial finish:
25 Jason Feger
89 Daren Friedman
35 Derek Chandler
9 Eric Smith
5S Steve Sheppard Jr
B12 Kevin Weaver
1W Donny Walden
83 Scott Bull
J1 Wes Steidinger
24 Ryan Unzicker
48 Tim Lance
3L Matt Taylor
99J Jimmy Dehm
B5 Brandon Sheppard
10 Kelly Kouski
2 Dan O'Connor
40 Charlie Hess
M27 Mike Provenzano
Friday May 16, 2008
Jason Feger outduels Daren Friedman for the win at Farmer City Raceway Friday May 16, 2008
The evening started with Steve Sheppard Jr turning in fast time at 12.452 seconds. Twenty eight late models ran in three heats, with the first heat going to Steve Sheppard Jr in an exciting contest holding off Jason Feger, Kevin Weaver, Jimmy Dehm, and Mike Provenzano. The second heat went to Daren Friedman in another close race over Donny Walden, Wes Steidinger, Scott Bull and Brandon Sheppard. The third heat was also a close race going to Eric Smith over Derek Chandler, Matt Taylor, Kelly Kouski, and Aaron Ricketts.The semi feature went to Dan O'Connor over Chris D1ck, Charlie Hess and Ryan Unzicker.The feature started out with Sheppard and Friedman on the front row, and Friedman taking the initial lead. Jason Feger caught Friedman and through the middle part of the race the two raced side by side, swapping the lead several times. With only one early and one late caution, the sleeper in the race was almost Derek Chandler. Chandler had seen the fun the leaders were having and decided to join them, swapping second and third place with first one, then the other. That made some very exciting racing action for the fans. Eventually, Jason Feger won the race with Daren Friedman and Derek Chandler a very close second and third. Fourth went to Eric Smith, followed by last weeks winner Steve Sheppard Jr.
unofficial finish:
25 Jason Feger
89 Daren Friedman
35 Derek Chandler
9 Eric Smith
5S Steve Sheppard Jr
B12 Kevin Weaver
1W Donny Walden
83 Scott Bull
J1 Wes Steidinger
24 Ryan Unzicker
48 Tim Lance
3L Matt Taylor
99J Jimmy Dehm
B5 Brandon Sheppard
10 Kelly Kouski
2 Dan O'Connor
40 Charlie Hess
M27 Mike Provenzano
Feger Wins Third Feature at Kamp
Excitement over the week-end. Jason Feger won his heat at Farmer City Speedway last Friday night by a substaintial margin. Feger jumped to a quick lead in the feature only to have the car jump out of gear. At the time, the car felt like the transmission or drive shaft broke so Jason slowed to a stop, diminishing hopes of a second feature win at Farmer City.
But the night ended AWESOME!! Jason took me for a ride in Hammer's two seater!! OMG!!! Those of you that know me, know I don't have a problem speeding, but that doesn't come close to how fast you feel like you're going around the track. It literally felt like we were going to fly of number one corner!!
I swear I'd hit every car on the track if I had to drive :) The worst was going down low tight around the corners. Up high coming off of four I would have bet money we were going to slam the right rear in the car.
Saturday night Jason ended up second in his heat at Kamp Motor Speedway in Boswell, IN. This placed him inside the second row behind Frank Heckenast Jr. Mike Mataragas, jumped to an early lead. Jr was second with Jason third. Jason was running right behind Jr on the top. Heckenast Jr slowed at one point in the middle of turns three and four. I swear I thought Jason was going to slam him, you wouldn't have thought Jr would have a drivers side left on his car. Luckily, both the drivers must have willed their cars from hitting each other. Jason than worked on reeling in Mike in the 1M Rocket. Feger passed him down low and kept the lead. YEAH!!!!
But the night ended AWESOME!! Jason took me for a ride in Hammer's two seater!! OMG!!! Those of you that know me, know I don't have a problem speeding, but that doesn't come close to how fast you feel like you're going around the track. It literally felt like we were going to fly of number one corner!!
I swear I'd hit every car on the track if I had to drive :) The worst was going down low tight around the corners. Up high coming off of four I would have bet money we were going to slam the right rear in the car.
Saturday night Jason ended up second in his heat at Kamp Motor Speedway in Boswell, IN. This placed him inside the second row behind Frank Heckenast Jr. Mike Mataragas, jumped to an early lead. Jr was second with Jason third. Jason was running right behind Jr on the top. Heckenast Jr slowed at one point in the middle of turns three and four. I swear I thought Jason was going to slam him, you wouldn't have thought Jr would have a drivers side left on his car. Luckily, both the drivers must have willed their cars from hitting each other. Jason than worked on reeling in Mike in the 1M Rocket. Feger passed him down low and kept the lead. YEAH!!!!
NALMS Kamp Motor Speedway Photos
Below are a few sample photos from the Northern All Star race at Kamp Motor Speedway in Boswell, IN. The track was extremely racey -- great job by the track crew. Photographer got great shots! Be sure to also check out the winner's circle gallery to view more photos of team Feger after the win :)
http://tpcphoto.smugmug.com/gallery/...86194764_E3ExZ
http://tpcphoto.smugmug.com/gallery/...86194764_E3ExZ
Feger Wins NALMS Show at Kamp Motor Speedway!
Team Feger's Bob Pierce car was hooked up at Kamp Motor Speedway on Saturday night!
Jason started sixth in the feature. Both Shepherd and Jason jumped to the top. The looked extremely fast but were having difficulty passing Matthews. Jason made a bid down low and Shep was getting him up high. Heckenast Jr was running really good on the bottom.
Eventually they got past Matthews and reeled in Kevin Weaver. Shep was second and Jason third.
Jason jumped to the middle to get past Shep. On the back straight away, while lapping Brandon Shep, he and Jason barely touched. Brandon spun bringing out the yellow. Luckily, nobody collided with Brandon. With seven laps to go, Jason was second behind Dennis Erb. On the restart, Erb went to the middle and Jason went high. Jason nearly had Erb, the next lap they were side by side. Within another lap Jason pulled away -- smokin' fast.
The Bob Pierce car handled where ever Jason needed it to on the track. It was AWESOME!!! Chris the Advance Shockman was also on hand. So they were able to get a great photo in victory lane with Jason, Austin, Devon, Chris, Posio and Cowboy.
Heckenast Junior ran extremely well, finishing fourth. Richie finished fifth.
Heats were won by Walden, Erb and Matthews.
Thanks to the Northern All Stars and the track crew. The track was in excellent condition!
But OMG -- it was deadly cold again tonight.
Next week, don't know where they are going yet. If the weather isn't co-operating around here, they may head South.
Jason started sixth in the feature. Both Shepherd and Jason jumped to the top. The looked extremely fast but were having difficulty passing Matthews. Jason made a bid down low and Shep was getting him up high. Heckenast Jr was running really good on the bottom.
Eventually they got past Matthews and reeled in Kevin Weaver. Shep was second and Jason third.
Jason jumped to the middle to get past Shep. On the back straight away, while lapping Brandon Shep, he and Jason barely touched. Brandon spun bringing out the yellow. Luckily, nobody collided with Brandon. With seven laps to go, Jason was second behind Dennis Erb. On the restart, Erb went to the middle and Jason went high. Jason nearly had Erb, the next lap they were side by side. Within another lap Jason pulled away -- smokin' fast.
The Bob Pierce car handled where ever Jason needed it to on the track. It was AWESOME!!! Chris the Advance Shockman was also on hand. So they were able to get a great photo in victory lane with Jason, Austin, Devon, Chris, Posio and Cowboy.
Heckenast Junior ran extremely well, finishing fourth. Richie finished fifth.
Heats were won by Walden, Erb and Matthews.
Thanks to the Northern All Stars and the track crew. The track was in excellent condition!
But OMG -- it was deadly cold again tonight.
Next week, don't know where they are going yet. If the weather isn't co-operating around here, they may head South.
Happy Birthday Nick Catonie!!
Last night was a surprise birthday party for Nick at the Western Tap. The original plan was to leave and go racing at Farmer City. Usually the rig is gone by the time I get home for work. Last night Jason was still checking the radar. It was very evident that sooner or later FC was going to get hit like Bloomington was.
After much discussion, talking to drivers at the track with their cars still in the rigs, talking to drivers who stayed home, talking to other people, should we go, should we stay, the decision was clear. GO TO THE BIRTHDAY PARTY!!
Guys left around 6:30 and really surprised Nick, who has been one Jason's best friends forever -- they played Knocker football together. The Western was packed with friends, Nick was really surprised. The guys even got to see some of their Knocker coaches.
Last year Nick and Aubrey got married and we weren't there --- you guessed it, we went racing. So, it was great to get to be a part of his surprise birthday party!
Loomis' rig pulled up around 9:00, so I knew for sure they made the right decision. Cowboy picked up Ted. I headed to the bar around 10:00 and drank my UV Blue. The band rocked. The Captain Morgan girls were there, they took some photos. If I get them, I'll post them.
The Western Tap is owned by Jay, one of Jason's sponsors, who also owns Mulligans Downtown Bloomington. If you make it to Bloomington and they're not racing, head to the Western or Mulligans, chances are you'll find some of the guys there.
Tonight??? First Gma and I need to attend Jeff Griffin's wedding. As soon as the wedding is over, we will be speeding over to Kamp Motorspeedway in Boswell, Indiana where Jason is the defending dirt late model track champion. Geeez -- doesn't look good in Bloomington, haven't checked the radar yet. Hopefully Boswell hasn't been hit!
After much discussion, talking to drivers at the track with their cars still in the rigs, talking to drivers who stayed home, talking to other people, should we go, should we stay, the decision was clear. GO TO THE BIRTHDAY PARTY!!
Guys left around 6:30 and really surprised Nick, who has been one Jason's best friends forever -- they played Knocker football together. The Western was packed with friends, Nick was really surprised. The guys even got to see some of their Knocker coaches.
Last year Nick and Aubrey got married and we weren't there --- you guessed it, we went racing. So, it was great to get to be a part of his surprise birthday party!
Loomis' rig pulled up around 9:00, so I knew for sure they made the right decision. Cowboy picked up Ted. I headed to the bar around 10:00 and drank my UV Blue. The band rocked. The Captain Morgan girls were there, they took some photos. If I get them, I'll post them.
The Western Tap is owned by Jay, one of Jason's sponsors, who also owns Mulligans Downtown Bloomington. If you make it to Bloomington and they're not racing, head to the Western or Mulligans, chances are you'll find some of the guys there.
Tonight??? First Gma and I need to attend Jeff Griffin's wedding. As soon as the wedding is over, we will be speeding over to Kamp Motorspeedway in Boswell, Indiana where Jason is the defending dirt late model track champion. Geeez -- doesn't look good in Bloomington, haven't checked the radar yet. Hopefully Boswell hasn't been hit!
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