Feelin' like Superman on Saturday...Clark Kent on Sunday.
With all the positive talk on Saturday after heat race #5, we were all pretty stoked for Sunday's 100 lapper. Jason was moving to the front and all was going well until about lap 34 when the right rear decided it didn't want to play anymore, threw a conniption fit and made a hasty departure.
After a lot of naughty words and a scramble to put on fresh rubber, Jason rejoined the field at the tail and started a march to the front. When all was said and done, Team Feger salvaged a 14th place finish. We need to find out where Jimmy Mars gets his tires from, his go flat in victory lane.
While fourteenth was not the result the guys were hoping for, some good things did come from their trip to The Dirt Track World Championship.
After Saturday, EVERYBODY had taken notice and quite a few "names" in the business were more than impressed with Feger's heat race performance.
Racing with the caliber of talent that was present this weekend is still a big learning curve and Team Feger paid some dues.
Before the flat the #25 was fast and headed in the right direction and even though some of the big dogs still mispronounce Feger, (as long as I can remember there never has been an 's' on the end) they are having to take notice of the storm that's brewing here in the midwest.
The Feger/Pierce/Rhyne/Advanced combination has become a force to be reckoned with and as soon as the rocky relationship with R/R tires gets smoothed over ...
It will be 'GAME ON.'
I have to give a shout out to long time fans Pete, Chris and Mike Portman for watching over the Florida Chapter for us...looking forward to popping some cold ones and telling some lies at East Bay.
Highside Hustler puts on a show at Lawrenceburg
From http://www.dirtondirt.com/
By Todd Turner, DirtonDirt.com chief writer
LAWRENCEBURG, Ind. (Oct. 17) Fans at the 29th annual Dirt Track World Championship who don't often get to see Jason Feger didn't have to ask twice why he's called the Highside Hustler.
During daytime heat races at Lawrenceburg Speedway when most every driver stuck with the lower grooves, the 31-year-old Feger from Bloomington, Ill., showed everyone there was enough traction on a slick high groove to get the job done.
Feger, who recently wrapped up the $20,000 UMP DIRTcar Racing points championship while racking up more than 20 victories, got as many cheers as any heat winner with his runner-up performance in the fifth heat.
And the fans bundled up under coats, hats and mittens in the stands on a chilly afternoon weren't the only ones to notice. Plenty of Feger's competitors admired the Illinois driver's performance on the high-banked, 3/8-mile oval baked by afternoon sun.
"Did you see that Feger?" second heat winner Rick Eckert of York, Pa., asked. "That guy was up there, he was in a lane of his own. That guy's cool to watch, he really is."
For Feger, starting fourth and needing to run in the top three to advance to his first Dirt Track World Championship feature, running the high groove was a given, especially after he briefly fell back to sixth at the outset of the 15-lap prelim.
"You know where I was going to go," the Highside Hustler said later. "There wasn't much choice for me."
Feger clocked Dale McDowell's laps while running a little higher during his heat race run and figured the high groove was worth a shot even with rubber starting to build up in the lower grooves where everyone else was racing.
"Everybody kept saying it was rubbering up, but the lap times never picked up, so I figured I oughta just jump up there and see what it was," Feger said. "It was make or break and it ended up working real good.
"I got shuffled back there a little bit at the beginning; kind of a racing deal — and I had to fight my way back up. I'm just real happy to make my first Dirt Track and hopefully they can do some work on the track and get it more raceable for tomorrow."
Feger's groove choice was obvious as his Tumbling Dice No. 25 stood out in the high groove, especially when he swept past competitors exiting turns two or four. First he moved around Steve Casebolt, then took third from Scott Bloomquist and then grabbed second from polesitter Jeep Van Wormer. Ray Cook was a straightaway ahead by the time Feger got into second, and although he made up a little ground, he was fortunate to survive his only near-mistake as he once got a bit high in turns one and two.
Third-heat winner Steve Francis and sixth-heat winner Jimmy Mars were among drivers pointing to Feger's run to show that Lawrenceburg's daytime racing surface has definite possibilities of being better than the one-grooved norm.
"If they wanted to work the track a little bit (Sunday), they could end up with a really racy track," Mars said. "Even if you watched Feger there, right before my heat, he was balls to the wall up on the top and here there are guys creeping around on the rubber, and here he's passing guys out in no man's land."
Feger spends most of the UMP DIRTcar Summernationals exploring the high grooves on 25 tracks each season, so it was nothing new to do the same thing at Lawrenceburg. "I was pretty confident, just by knowing how I drive and how the track's banked," Feger said. "I knew the cushion in three and four; not really a cushion, but the little bit of moisture that was up there; I was pretty confident the whole time."
"We've still got some work to do, but we're just happy to get in the show, and tomorrow's a new day."
"HAPPY HOUR"
With rain moving the 100 lap feature to Sunday, Jason and the Fight Club will have to do battle without us this weekend. However, here's a few tidbits gleaned off the 4m (thanks Chris Nunn) and DoD.
Seventy one late models signed in and 9o% of 'em are stout cars. Qualifying had six cars on the track at a time using transponders. Drivers get to run three green flag laps with your fastest lap being your 'time.' I've seen this done at Wheatland and it is pretty cool.
Team Feger rolled out in the 5th group and qualified fourth fastest at 16.21 putting them (you guessed it) 4th on the grid for their heat. Jason's time was 18th fastest overall. While I doubt anyone will be calling the newspapers, that time was pretty darn decent when you look at the competition.
Falling back to seventh on the start Feger "put it on the fence" and put forth an outstanding effort finishing second. I spoke with Jason afterwords and he said "everyone was on the bottom and I went to the top and drove right by 'em." A report on 4m by Chris Nunn said "it was an awesome run and the crowd was going nuts." Team Feger rolls off eleventh in tomorrow's 100 lap Dirt Track World Classic
Now you can call the papers.
Good Job Guys...
Seventy one late models signed in and 9o% of 'em are stout cars. Qualifying had six cars on the track at a time using transponders. Drivers get to run three green flag laps with your fastest lap being your 'time.' I've seen this done at Wheatland and it is pretty cool.
Team Feger rolled out in the 5th group and qualified fourth fastest at 16.21 putting them (you guessed it) 4th on the grid for their heat. Jason's time was 18th fastest overall. While I doubt anyone will be calling the newspapers, that time was pretty darn decent when you look at the competition.
Falling back to seventh on the start Feger "put it on the fence" and put forth an outstanding effort finishing second. I spoke with Jason afterwords and he said "everyone was on the bottom and I went to the top and drove right by 'em." A report on 4m by Chris Nunn said "it was an awesome run and the crowd was going nuts." Team Feger rolls off eleventh in tomorrow's 100 lap Dirt Track World Classic
Now you can call the papers.
Good Job Guys...
Weekend "ON TAP"
Team Feger heads to Lawrenceburg for the $50,000 to win Dirt Track World Classic.
Originally scheduled for Thursday through Saturday rain has forced the program to be ran on Saturday and Sunday of this weekend. No points racing...no shortage of top shelf talent...and a whole bunch of money on the line. Here's hoping the guys strike it rich come Sunday.
On a personal note. Keep your chin up Sis...it will all be ok.
Originally scheduled for Thursday through Saturday rain has forced the program to be ran on Saturday and Sunday of this weekend. No points racing...no shortage of top shelf talent...and a whole bunch of money on the line. Here's hoping the guys strike it rich come Sunday.
On a personal note. Keep your chin up Sis...it will all be ok.
Weekend "LAST CALL"
Eldora Fall Nationals
ELDORA...Team Feger is really starting to have a love/hate relationship with that place.
The day started out great with Jason's qualifying time being fast overall and just 3/10ths of a second off a new track record.
Won the heat.
Finished second in the "Race of Champions."
Then came the feature. Starting sixth on the grid, Jason quickly moved into fourth place. With passing at a premium it was pretty much a given that a slider was brewing. Unfortunately Jason drove it in a little 'hot' and caught a bit of wall resulting in (you guessed it) a flat right rear tire.
One of these times it will all come together.
Fall Harvest at Kankakee Speedway.
Still feeling a little disappointed from the events at Eldora, Team Feger did what they do best after a less than stellar performance...answer with a win. Team Feger took the $2509 top prize at the 40 lap season finale at Triple K Speedway.
Twenty Three feature wins and counting for 2009.
ELDORA...Team Feger is really starting to have a love/hate relationship with that place.
The day started out great with Jason's qualifying time being fast overall and just 3/10ths of a second off a new track record.
Won the heat.
Finished second in the "Race of Champions."
Then came the feature. Starting sixth on the grid, Jason quickly moved into fourth place. With passing at a premium it was pretty much a given that a slider was brewing. Unfortunately Jason drove it in a little 'hot' and caught a bit of wall resulting in (you guessed it) a flat right rear tire.
One of these times it will all come together.
Fall Harvest at Kankakee Speedway.
Still feeling a little disappointed from the events at Eldora, Team Feger did what they do best after a less than stellar performance...answer with a win. Team Feger took the $2509 top prize at the 40 lap season finale at Triple K Speedway.
Twenty Three feature wins and counting for 2009.
Weekend "ON TAP"
Fall Nationals at Eldora Speedway.
With the UMP championship wrapped up, Team Feger heads to Eldora Speedway for the upcoming weekend. Not only is Team Feger guaranteed a starting spot in the main event due to winning the UMP points, they will also be competing in the "Race of Champions" event as well. Hopefully the provisional will not be necessary but if you do make the trip to support the guys, they will be in the show.
**Rain has cancelled Friday's events at Eldora. The Fall Nationals will be ran as a one day show on Saturday.**
Taking the long way home, Sunday has the guys at Kankakee Speedway for the Fall Harvest Stock Car Festival. A 40 lap $2509 to win feature event will be the finale for the 2009 racing season at Triple K.
I was by the shop last night and with the tension of the points chase behind them, spirits were high as the guys readied both cars for this weekends activities. After the disappointment at this years World 100, redemption is in order at the "Big E."
With the UMP championship wrapped up, Team Feger heads to Eldora Speedway for the upcoming weekend. Not only is Team Feger guaranteed a starting spot in the main event due to winning the UMP points, they will also be competing in the "Race of Champions" event as well. Hopefully the provisional will not be necessary but if you do make the trip to support the guys, they will be in the show.
**Rain has cancelled Friday's events at Eldora. The Fall Nationals will be ran as a one day show on Saturday.**
Taking the long way home, Sunday has the guys at Kankakee Speedway for the Fall Harvest Stock Car Festival. A 40 lap $2509 to win feature event will be the finale for the 2009 racing season at Triple K.
I was by the shop last night and with the tension of the points chase behind them, spirits were high as the guys readied both cars for this weekends activities. After the disappointment at this years World 100, redemption is in order at the "Big E."
Weekend "LAST CALL"
Got a little bit of style...a little bit of class...and just enough 'Kung Fu' to kick some ass!
Team Feger has won the 2009 UMP points championship and the $20,000 paycheck that comes with it.
Heading into Sunday's "double feature" night at Shepp's Speedway, we had it figured that Jason needed to finish third or better in just one of the two feature events to clinch the national title.
After a first place finish in the heat, Team Feger took care of business early winning the first of two 25 lap features. Cue the proverbial fat lady...the run for the title was over. Not real sure how Jason finished in the second main event. Doesn't really matter now does it?
A heartfelt THANK YOU goes out to Dennis Erb Jr. If ol' Dennis the Menace wasn't such a fierce competitor and all around tough racer, this title wouldn't mean nearly as much.
Thanks for setting the bar high.
Along with all the fine folks listed on the right, Team Feger would like to thank all the fans that helped make this championship possible. Whether you sponsor the car, purchase gear from the team or simply offer words of encouragement...this title is for you.
Here's a good one from last night.
As Jason was making his way back to the pits from purchasing one of those great big ice cream cones they sell on the front stretch, Austin comes running up yelling "let's go guy...your heat race is rolling out NOW!" Somehow a few seconds later Jason was on the track taking the green. After ten quick laps, he'd won the heat and was headed back to the pits to finish his cone...
didn't even let it drip once.
Team Feger has won the 2009 UMP points championship and the $20,000 paycheck that comes with it.
Heading into Sunday's "double feature" night at Shepp's Speedway, we had it figured that Jason needed to finish third or better in just one of the two feature events to clinch the national title.
After a first place finish in the heat, Team Feger took care of business early winning the first of two 25 lap features. Cue the proverbial fat lady...the run for the title was over. Not real sure how Jason finished in the second main event. Doesn't really matter now does it?
A heartfelt THANK YOU goes out to Dennis Erb Jr. If ol' Dennis the Menace wasn't such a fierce competitor and all around tough racer, this title wouldn't mean nearly as much.
Thanks for setting the bar high.
Along with all the fine folks listed on the right, Team Feger would like to thank all the fans that helped make this championship possible. Whether you sponsor the car, purchase gear from the team or simply offer words of encouragement...this title is for you.
Here's a good one from last night.
As Jason was making his way back to the pits from purchasing one of those great big ice cream cones they sell on the front stretch, Austin comes running up yelling "let's go guy...your heat race is rolling out NOW!" Somehow a few seconds later Jason was on the track taking the green. After ten quick laps, he'd won the heat and was headed back to the pits to finish his cone...
didn't even let it drip once.
"HAPPY HOUR"
WHAAAAAA.....*POP *POP *POP *POP*
That is the best way to describe how the motor was sounding at the end of last night"s feature at Tri-City Speedway.
When the pill draw put the #25 car third row outside in the heat, Jason went to work and won the race by about 10 car lengths. It was quite a show as on lap seven, Feger was in second almost a full straightaway behind the leader...gotta love that Rhyne horsepower.
At the start of the $2000 to win 30 lap feature, Jason took the point with Randy "KING KONG" Korte doing everything possible to get by Feger. With the top groove being sketchy at best, both drivers were doing a tightrope act in a windstorm. Around lap 15 the battery was failing and the motor started popping down the straights, the saving grace was "Kong" had broke something in the rear suspension.
Even with both race cars being somewhat hobbled, the two were side by side off of turn four coming to the checkers. I guess half a Rhyne motor trumps a wounded gorilla as Team Feger picked up their 20th feature win of the season.
With a new battery, Team Feger is headed to Lincoln Speedway for tonight"s $2000 to win Monster Midwest show...bring your blankets.
Comment of the night goes to Jason. When I told him to remember that he was points racing and to not take too many chances, he responded with a confused look and said "points racing...what's that?"
Yeah right.
Feger wins at Lincoln.
A case of "toodamnwetandcolditus" kept us home tonight but word from the track is that Team Feger captured their 21st feature win of the season.This also marks Team Feger's 8th MMS victory as well.
From what I've been told, "Clawhammer" made it's debut in fine fashion setting fast time and winning the first feature right out of the box.
Keep that momentum rolling guys...
That is the best way to describe how the motor was sounding at the end of last night"s feature at Tri-City Speedway.
When the pill draw put the #25 car third row outside in the heat, Jason went to work and won the race by about 10 car lengths. It was quite a show as on lap seven, Feger was in second almost a full straightaway behind the leader...gotta love that Rhyne horsepower.
At the start of the $2000 to win 30 lap feature, Jason took the point with Randy "KING KONG" Korte doing everything possible to get by Feger. With the top groove being sketchy at best, both drivers were doing a tightrope act in a windstorm. Around lap 15 the battery was failing and the motor started popping down the straights, the saving grace was "Kong" had broke something in the rear suspension.
Even with both race cars being somewhat hobbled, the two were side by side off of turn four coming to the checkers. I guess half a Rhyne motor trumps a wounded gorilla as Team Feger picked up their 20th feature win of the season.
With a new battery, Team Feger is headed to Lincoln Speedway for tonight"s $2000 to win Monster Midwest show...bring your blankets.
Comment of the night goes to Jason. When I told him to remember that he was points racing and to not take too many chances, he responded with a confused look and said "points racing...what's that?"
Yeah right.
Feger wins at Lincoln.
A case of "toodamnwetandcolditus" kept us home tonight but word from the track is that Team Feger captured their 21st feature win of the season.This also marks Team Feger's 8th MMS victory as well.
From what I've been told, "Clawhammer" made it's debut in fine fashion setting fast time and winning the first feature right out of the box.
Keep that momentum rolling guys...
Weekend "ON TAP"
Well folks, a lot of racing is PLANNED over the next four days, unfortunately it looks like a lot of rain in the forcast as well.
Team Feger heads south to kick things off at Tri-City Speedway on Thursday and Friday with $2000 to win shows scheduled for both nights.
**Paducah has a Northern Allstars show on Friday as well but that would only be likely if Tri-City has rain.**
Saturday has the team at Lincoln Speedway for the $2000 to win Monster Midwest show. If Lincoln gets rained out, Tri-City is running a $2000 to win show.
Sunday has the guys at Shepp's for a pair of features at the little bullring. Double UMP points as well.
With rain in the forcast and this being the last weekend for UMP points, keep checking back as the weekend progresses and I will try to keep up with where the firesuit and his crew are headed.
If you run into any gremlins, tell them Team Feger will be at Farmer City and Fairbury.
**The Thursday show at Tri City has been cancelled due to rain.**
Team Feger heads south to kick things off at Tri-City Speedway on Thursday and Friday with $2000 to win shows scheduled for both nights.
**Paducah has a Northern Allstars show on Friday as well but that would only be likely if Tri-City has rain.**
Saturday has the team at Lincoln Speedway for the $2000 to win Monster Midwest show. If Lincoln gets rained out, Tri-City is running a $2000 to win show.
Sunday has the guys at Shepp's for a pair of features at the little bullring. Double UMP points as well.
With rain in the forcast and this being the last weekend for UMP points, keep checking back as the weekend progresses and I will try to keep up with where the firesuit and his crew are headed.
If you run into any gremlins, tell them Team Feger will be at Farmer City and Fairbury.
**The Thursday show at Tri City has been cancelled due to rain.**
Weekend "LAST CALL"
Peoria Speedway State Championship 100 lapper.
Tire gremlins came to town.
Super Secret Sunday at Shepp's.
Mechanical gremlins took over where the tire gremlins left off.
Take a couple of deep breaths and count to 10...
Tire gremlins came to town.
Super Secret Sunday at Shepp's.
Mechanical gremlins took over where the tire gremlins left off.
Take a couple of deep breaths and count to 10...
"HAPPY HOUR"
With Kankakee Speedway being the only track that was not rained out, (it actually was but nobody told them) Team Feger headed north for a game of "dodge the lap cars."
After finishing second in the "late models on ice" heat race #2, the redraw put Jason in the second row inside starting position for the big 100 lapper...18 green flag, 82 caution laps.
After the front row was reset due to a bad start, Feger took the lead from the pole position and was never seriously challenged in the time shortened feature.
It wasn't pretty but a win is a win and more important, Team Feger regained a bit of a cushion in the UMP points battle.
After finishing second in the "late models on ice" heat race #2, the redraw put Jason in the second row inside starting position for the big 100 lapper...18 green flag, 82 caution laps.
After the front row was reset due to a bad start, Feger took the lead from the pole position and was never seriously challenged in the time shortened feature.
It wasn't pretty but a win is a win and more important, Team Feger regained a bit of a cushion in the UMP points battle.
Weekend "ON TAP"
Tri- City to kick off the weekend.
Looks like Jason and the daredevils will be heading south to kick off the weekend's racing at Tri- City Speedway in Pontoon Beach, IL Thursday for a $2000 to win UMP special. The team will stay at Tri- City for the $2000 to win Monster Midwest show on Friday as well.
Saturday's plans are yet undecided as both Tri- City and Peoria have UMP specials. As soon as a decision is made, we'll get it updated on here.
**UPDATE**
All events at Tri-City Speedway have been cancelled for the upcoming weekend due to rain/impending rain.
**UPDATE**
Team Feger is headed to Kankakee Motor Speedway for the Friday night show.
Saturday's plan is to be in Peoria Il. for the $6000 to win, 100 lap "State Championship" race. According to officials at Peoria Speedway, if the show is rained out on Saturday the event will be ran on Sunday. Racing is early starting at 5pm.
"Clawhammer" update.
The new car is very close to completion with plans of having it in the box this weekend. The game plan is to stick with "Split Lip" for now (if it ain't broke, don't fix it) but the new car will be there...just in case.
I gotta tell you that along with Bob Pierce, Feger Bros. Racing does build a nice race car.
Hopefully the rain will stay away and Team Feger can do some 'damage' this go 'round.
Oh wait a minute, I was told not to say anything that might jinx the guys this weekend...
Hope you suck!
See you all down by the river.
Looks like Jason and the daredevils will be heading south to kick off the weekend's racing at Tri- City Speedway in Pontoon Beach, IL Thursday for a $2000 to win UMP special. The team will stay at Tri- City for the $2000 to win Monster Midwest show on Friday as well.
Saturday's plans are yet undecided as both Tri- City and Peoria have UMP specials. As soon as a decision is made, we'll get it updated on here.
**UPDATE**
All events at Tri-City Speedway have been cancelled for the upcoming weekend due to rain/impending rain.
**UPDATE**
Team Feger is headed to Kankakee Motor Speedway for the Friday night show.
Saturday's plan is to be in Peoria Il. for the $6000 to win, 100 lap "State Championship" race. According to officials at Peoria Speedway, if the show is rained out on Saturday the event will be ran on Sunday. Racing is early starting at 5pm.
"Clawhammer" update.
The new car is very close to completion with plans of having it in the box this weekend. The game plan is to stick with "Split Lip" for now (if it ain't broke, don't fix it) but the new car will be there...just in case.
I gotta tell you that along with Bob Pierce, Feger Bros. Racing does build a nice race car.
Hopefully the rain will stay away and Team Feger can do some 'damage' this go 'round.
Oh wait a minute, I was told not to say anything that might jinx the guys this weekend...
Hope you suck!
See you all down by the river.
Feger on Dirtcast
Check out Jason Feger's interview on DirtCast, All Dirt, All the Time.
Feger discusses chasing the UMP points championship and more.
http://dirtcast.com/2009/09/22/jason-feger-ump-late-models-092209/
Feger discusses chasing the UMP points championship and more.
http://dirtcast.com/2009/09/22/jason-feger-ump-late-models-092209/
Weekend "LAST CALL"
A lot of travel for a little bit of racing.
Unfortunately, with Mother Nature putting the kibosh on most of the weekend's activities, I did find out a few things this weekend that I really didn't need or want to know.
#1. Bob Sargent doesn't ALWAYS prepare a perfect track. While I will give Bob all the credit he deserves on his track prep, this weekend was a bit off at PIR. Either the top never slowed down or the bottom never got any faster, passing was at a premium.
#2. On one of the few nights that a Sargent track is one lane, that is sure to be the night that the #25 car would have a flat tire and have to come from the tail. After doing his best to repaint the right side "Paducah Speedway White," Jason put on a heck of a charge rallying from last place on lap 13 to salvage a fifth place finish. Feger and fourth finishing Erb did have a great race going on between them for the last 15 laps or so, with Jason showing him the nose on several occasions. Jason capped off the run with a last lap slider in one and two that set up a drag race down the backstretch, however Erb managed to get Jason at the line.
With Team Feger's strong comeback in the feature, they were able to do some damage control only allowing Dennis to gain 3 markers in the UMP points chase.
#3. A Wal-Mart in Missouri is no different than a Wal-Mart in Illinois. Target, Shoe Carnival and most Harley Davidson stores don't differ much either.
#4. This goes along with #3. Waiting to see if rain is going to cancel the races is NEVER fun. Even if there are strippers, midgets, clowns and a gambling boat...rain outs still suck.
#5. As for the UMP national title chase, being a Chicago Bears fan and a Jason Feger fan have a lot in common...it's gonna come right down to the end of the game.
So, with three great shows on the schedule and then I-55 and Lasalle falling to rain, the weekend was kind of anti-climatic.
At least the Bears won.
One last thing, I've got to give a shout out to Luke, president of the Nashville, Tennessee chapter of the Feger Fan Club. Thanks for taking care of business in the Music City for us.
Unfortunately, with Mother Nature putting the kibosh on most of the weekend's activities, I did find out a few things this weekend that I really didn't need or want to know.
#1. Bob Sargent doesn't ALWAYS prepare a perfect track. While I will give Bob all the credit he deserves on his track prep, this weekend was a bit off at PIR. Either the top never slowed down or the bottom never got any faster, passing was at a premium.
#2. On one of the few nights that a Sargent track is one lane, that is sure to be the night that the #25 car would have a flat tire and have to come from the tail. After doing his best to repaint the right side "Paducah Speedway White," Jason put on a heck of a charge rallying from last place on lap 13 to salvage a fifth place finish. Feger and fourth finishing Erb did have a great race going on between them for the last 15 laps or so, with Jason showing him the nose on several occasions. Jason capped off the run with a last lap slider in one and two that set up a drag race down the backstretch, however Erb managed to get Jason at the line.
With Team Feger's strong comeback in the feature, they were able to do some damage control only allowing Dennis to gain 3 markers in the UMP points chase.
#3. A Wal-Mart in Missouri is no different than a Wal-Mart in Illinois. Target, Shoe Carnival and most Harley Davidson stores don't differ much either.
#4. This goes along with #3. Waiting to see if rain is going to cancel the races is NEVER fun. Even if there are strippers, midgets, clowns and a gambling boat...rain outs still suck.
#5. As for the UMP national title chase, being a Chicago Bears fan and a Jason Feger fan have a lot in common...it's gonna come right down to the end of the game.
So, with three great shows on the schedule and then I-55 and Lasalle falling to rain, the weekend was kind of anti-climatic.
At least the Bears won.
One last thing, I've got to give a shout out to Luke, president of the Nashville, Tennessee chapter of the Feger Fan Club. Thanks for taking care of business in the Music City for us.
Weekend "ON TAP"
Blue moon of Kentucky keep on shinin'...
Now that the frustration of last weekend is behind us, Team Feger is looking forward to PIR as a kick off to a big racing weekend. Hoping to become the back-to-back winner of the Wayne Coakley Memorial, Jason and the team have "Split Lip" repaired and ready to go. (It's amazing how hard 6 laps at Eldora can be on a race car.)
Saturday has the guys at I-55 in Pevely Mo. for the $10,000 to win Pepsi Nationals.
I-55 has not been kind to the boys as of late, however last year's run at this event was impressive as Jason came from deep in the field to finish fourth against some powerhouse teams.
I've finally got Andy and Brie talked into making the trip, Cheeseburger is talking about heading down as well, so come on down and join the posse.
Fall Nationals at Lasalle this Sunday.
As if those first two shows aren't enough, the $7000 to win Fall Nationals at Lasalle Speedway should offer up a nice nightcap to the weekend's activities. The show at Lasalle is scheduled to start a bit early, I believe racing at 6pm. Plus it's a Bob Sargent show so it will be over at a decent hour... don't let a Sunday show keep you from going racing and supporting Team Feger.
UMP National Points update.
Jason and crew are still holding onto a slim 10 point lead in the UMP national points ranking, this is a "make it or break it" weekend for the team as far as the whole points battle is concerned.
Nothing against that Erb guy but c'mon Jason...kick his ass.
It's time for a changing of the guard.
Not much racing left in 09' so I hope to see you all somewhere this weekend.
Now that the frustration of last weekend is behind us, Team Feger is looking forward to PIR as a kick off to a big racing weekend. Hoping to become the back-to-back winner of the Wayne Coakley Memorial, Jason and the team have "Split Lip" repaired and ready to go. (It's amazing how hard 6 laps at Eldora can be on a race car.)
Saturday has the guys at I-55 in Pevely Mo. for the $10,000 to win Pepsi Nationals.
I-55 has not been kind to the boys as of late, however last year's run at this event was impressive as Jason came from deep in the field to finish fourth against some powerhouse teams.
I've finally got Andy and Brie talked into making the trip, Cheeseburger is talking about heading down as well, so come on down and join the posse.
Fall Nationals at Lasalle this Sunday.
As if those first two shows aren't enough, the $7000 to win Fall Nationals at Lasalle Speedway should offer up a nice nightcap to the weekend's activities. The show at Lasalle is scheduled to start a bit early, I believe racing at 6pm. Plus it's a Bob Sargent show so it will be over at a decent hour... don't let a Sunday show keep you from going racing and supporting Team Feger.
UMP National Points update.
Jason and crew are still holding onto a slim 10 point lead in the UMP national points ranking, this is a "make it or break it" weekend for the team as far as the whole points battle is concerned.
Nothing against that Erb guy but c'mon Jason...kick his ass.
It's time for a changing of the guard.
Not much racing left in 09' so I hope to see you all somewhere this weekend.
ELDORA "LAST CALL"
The end result of this year's World 100.
I think we all became a bit complacent and expected Jason to be in the show...we forgot how humbling that place can be.
I think I'll take a bit of a 'copout' this time and say "what happens in Eldora stays in Eldora." (Sure wouldn't want to bring home any of this weekend's "mojo" anyway.)
On the lighter side,I was by the shop tonight and asked Jason how I should sum things up.
His reply... "Just say the driver went into turn one and ran out of talent."
Like I said before, that place can humble you...
I think we all became a bit complacent and expected Jason to be in the show...we forgot how humbling that place can be.
I think I'll take a bit of a 'copout' this time and say "what happens in Eldora stays in Eldora." (Sure wouldn't want to bring home any of this weekend's "mojo" anyway.)
On the lighter side,I was by the shop tonight and asked Jason how I should sum things up.
His reply... "Just say the driver went into turn one and ran out of talent."
Like I said before, that place can humble you...
Weekend "LAST CALL"
The Good, the Bad and the Ugly.
The weekend provided some great racing and some frustrating moments for Team Feger. But I guess if it was easy, it wouldn't be cool.
Peoria Speedway's $5000 to win Thursday special show. Setting overall fast time and winning an exciting heat race over Shannon Babb, things were looking good for the feature.
Unfortunately, a rare miscue on tire selection put Jason on defense as he struggled to keep the car down on the "bottom fast" track. Searching all over the track for a quick line other than the hub, Jason searched to no avail. Salvaging a sixth place finish, the guys readied themselves for the big racing weekend ahead.
On a personal note, I've got to give a big THANK YOU to our buddy Tom and his crew for saving us the great seats!!
Farmer City 50 Monster Midwest show.
A second place qualifying run put Team Feger on the pole of the second heat, which Jason used as a tune up session for the big show.
Get the popcorn ready.
Starting the feature on the outside front row, it only took turns one and two to decide who was going to control the pace. A little door banging with pole sitter Darren Miller for effect, then it was time to roll out. Feger "walked the dog" opening up a half a lap lead midway through the race, but Babb was coming and a late race caution put Shannon on Jason's back bumper.
I was a bit worried as Babb is the last guy you want to tangle with at Farmer City and he was flying before the caution. On the restart Feger would not be denied, quickly reclaiming a straightaway lead over the hard charging Babb.
Something about a victory at Farmer City tastes a little sweeter, beating the likes of Moyer, Babb, Miller and Erb makes it even more so.
The "Dirty 30" victory lap was a classic for those that remember.
Moment of the night goes to the other seven drivers that were in the redraw in front of the grandstand. When Jason drew the outside front row starting position, there was an audible groan/sigh as they suddenly realized second place money was all that would be up for grabs.
Fairbury Speedway's "Prairie Dirt Classic."
After the showing at Farmer City, we were all anticipating a strong run at the $10,000 to win Prairie Dirt Classic. After a 15th place qualifying effort(?) the invert went Jason's way putting Team Feger on the pole of the heat race. That's when it got ugly. Running in second place and challenging for the lead...a little puff of smoke ended the night for Feger Racing.
Broken camshaft.
The guys tried to complete a motor swap in time for a "banzai run" in the consi but it wasn't meant to be. For the first time in 2009, Team Feger was on the trailer before the main event. The sad part of it is, the race track was totally a Feger race track...hammer down against the fence.
Even with the frustration, Team Feger upheld their standards, the party around the hauler was as if Jason had won the show.
Win lose or draw, the guys don't disappoint... and the Jello shots provided by "Mr. Turn Four" were killers as well!
Quote of the night goes to Rodney Unzicker. As my wife, Kim and I walked past the Unzicker's tailgate party, we wished them good luck. With an evil smile, Rodney replied, "If you see the Fegers, tell them we've got their "Jungle Juice."
Austin has been bragging this stuff up for a while now and man was it tasty. Plus after a couple of glasses, the mind erasing effects helped make the evening seem not quite as bad.
Lincoln Speedway Monster Midwest $2000 to win Labor Day special.
With the wounds from Saturday night still fresh. Team Feger rolled into Lincoln Speedway with two things on their minds, kicking ass and chewing gum...and they were all out of gum.
After winning the heat and drawing a fourth place starting spot for the feature, the stage was set. It only took a handful of laps for Jason to claim the top spot and from that point he was counting laps until the finish. I can't recall how many cars were on the lead lap at the finish, but it wasn't many.(I told you he would win it Chad...)
Gotta' love a driver that's hungry.
This was Team Feger's seventh Monster Midwest feature win of the season and with it, they stretched out their point lead a bit over second place Ryan Unzicker.
Quote of the night goes to Jason. When Don Hammer asked Jason how he felt about shortening the feature to 30 laps from the usual 40, Jason replied "Why don't you ask me that on lap 29..."
Could have asked on lap 5.
The weekend provided some great racing and some frustrating moments for Team Feger. But I guess if it was easy, it wouldn't be cool.
Peoria Speedway's $5000 to win Thursday special show. Setting overall fast time and winning an exciting heat race over Shannon Babb, things were looking good for the feature.
Unfortunately, a rare miscue on tire selection put Jason on defense as he struggled to keep the car down on the "bottom fast" track. Searching all over the track for a quick line other than the hub, Jason searched to no avail. Salvaging a sixth place finish, the guys readied themselves for the big racing weekend ahead.
On a personal note, I've got to give a big THANK YOU to our buddy Tom and his crew for saving us the great seats!!
Farmer City 50 Monster Midwest show.
A second place qualifying run put Team Feger on the pole of the second heat, which Jason used as a tune up session for the big show.
Get the popcorn ready.
Starting the feature on the outside front row, it only took turns one and two to decide who was going to control the pace. A little door banging with pole sitter Darren Miller for effect, then it was time to roll out. Feger "walked the dog" opening up a half a lap lead midway through the race, but Babb was coming and a late race caution put Shannon on Jason's back bumper.
I was a bit worried as Babb is the last guy you want to tangle with at Farmer City and he was flying before the caution. On the restart Feger would not be denied, quickly reclaiming a straightaway lead over the hard charging Babb.
Something about a victory at Farmer City tastes a little sweeter, beating the likes of Moyer, Babb, Miller and Erb makes it even more so.
The "Dirty 30" victory lap was a classic for those that remember.
Moment of the night goes to the other seven drivers that were in the redraw in front of the grandstand. When Jason drew the outside front row starting position, there was an audible groan/sigh as they suddenly realized second place money was all that would be up for grabs.
Fairbury Speedway's "Prairie Dirt Classic."
After the showing at Farmer City, we were all anticipating a strong run at the $10,000 to win Prairie Dirt Classic. After a 15th place qualifying effort(?) the invert went Jason's way putting Team Feger on the pole of the heat race. That's when it got ugly. Running in second place and challenging for the lead...a little puff of smoke ended the night for Feger Racing.
Broken camshaft.
The guys tried to complete a motor swap in time for a "banzai run" in the consi but it wasn't meant to be. For the first time in 2009, Team Feger was on the trailer before the main event. The sad part of it is, the race track was totally a Feger race track...hammer down against the fence.
Even with the frustration, Team Feger upheld their standards, the party around the hauler was as if Jason had won the show.
Win lose or draw, the guys don't disappoint... and the Jello shots provided by "Mr. Turn Four" were killers as well!
Quote of the night goes to Rodney Unzicker. As my wife, Kim and I walked past the Unzicker's tailgate party, we wished them good luck. With an evil smile, Rodney replied, "If you see the Fegers, tell them we've got their "Jungle Juice."
Austin has been bragging this stuff up for a while now and man was it tasty. Plus after a couple of glasses, the mind erasing effects helped make the evening seem not quite as bad.
Lincoln Speedway Monster Midwest $2000 to win Labor Day special.
With the wounds from Saturday night still fresh. Team Feger rolled into Lincoln Speedway with two things on their minds, kicking ass and chewing gum...and they were all out of gum.
After winning the heat and drawing a fourth place starting spot for the feature, the stage was set. It only took a handful of laps for Jason to claim the top spot and from that point he was counting laps until the finish. I can't recall how many cars were on the lead lap at the finish, but it wasn't many.(I told you he would win it Chad...)
Gotta' love a driver that's hungry.
This was Team Feger's seventh Monster Midwest feature win of the season and with it, they stretched out their point lead a bit over second place Ryan Unzicker.
Quote of the night goes to Jason. When Don Hammer asked Jason how he felt about shortening the feature to 30 laps from the usual 40, Jason replied "Why don't you ask me that on lap 29..."
Could have asked on lap 5.
Feger Racing welcomes Stearn Ironworks and Jaxon Chase Steel Detailing to the Team.
Ain't it funny how things work out?
Back in Jason's sportsmen days, one of his fiercest competitors was Ryan McQueary. At that time there was no love lost between the two and lets just say the two never exchanged Christmas cards.
Skip forward about six years. While both drivers moved up to late models, Ryan curtailed his driving career a few seasons ago to focus on family and business. Even though he wasn't driving, I would often see the McQueary's, Ryan, his brother Chad and their father Bob at various tracks from East Bay to Peoria and many places in between. It gets in your blood.
We all spent a lot of time watching Jason's career take off.
While Jason is starting to make things happen for himself in the racing world, The McQueary's have been hard at work in the business world.
Enter Stearn Ironworks and Jaxon Chase Steel Detailing, two family owned businesses that work in conjunction with one another. Chad put things in a nutshell..."Jaxon Chase tells us what and how to build it, then Stearn Ironworks handles the manufacturing. The companies work together to produce items such as structural beams, columns, stairs, handrails...all sorts of things."
As I mentioned before, racing gets in your blood. With the businesses established, Ryan, Bob and Chad felt the time was right to re-involve themselves in the sport.
One time rivals are now the freshest ink on the Team Feger #25, occupying space on both quarter panels. I asked Ryan why they decided to go with Jason. " I've been watching Jason for years and I always thought he had a lot of talent, he just needed some financial backing to help take his program to the next level. Our goal is to help him get to that next level. We're in this for the long term and if things go as planned, what we've done so far is just the tip of the iceburg."
Great news for Team Feger, not only do they have new advertising partners on the car, they have new partners that UNDERSTAND racing. Now it's up to Jason and the team to to get Stearn, Jaxon Chase and all the fine folks listed on the right as much exposure as possible.
I prefer victory lane photos myself...
Back in Jason's sportsmen days, one of his fiercest competitors was Ryan McQueary. At that time there was no love lost between the two and lets just say the two never exchanged Christmas cards.
Skip forward about six years. While both drivers moved up to late models, Ryan curtailed his driving career a few seasons ago to focus on family and business. Even though he wasn't driving, I would often see the McQueary's, Ryan, his brother Chad and their father Bob at various tracks from East Bay to Peoria and many places in between. It gets in your blood.
We all spent a lot of time watching Jason's career take off.
While Jason is starting to make things happen for himself in the racing world, The McQueary's have been hard at work in the business world.
Enter Stearn Ironworks and Jaxon Chase Steel Detailing, two family owned businesses that work in conjunction with one another. Chad put things in a nutshell..."Jaxon Chase tells us what and how to build it, then Stearn Ironworks handles the manufacturing. The companies work together to produce items such as structural beams, columns, stairs, handrails...all sorts of things."
As I mentioned before, racing gets in your blood. With the businesses established, Ryan, Bob and Chad felt the time was right to re-involve themselves in the sport.
One time rivals are now the freshest ink on the Team Feger #25, occupying space on both quarter panels. I asked Ryan why they decided to go with Jason. " I've been watching Jason for years and I always thought he had a lot of talent, he just needed some financial backing to help take his program to the next level. Our goal is to help him get to that next level. We're in this for the long term and if things go as planned, what we've done so far is just the tip of the iceburg."
Great news for Team Feger, not only do they have new advertising partners on the car, they have new partners that UNDERSTAND racing. Now it's up to Jason and the team to to get Stearn, Jaxon Chase and all the fine folks listed on the right as much exposure as possible.
I prefer victory lane photos myself...
Weekend "ON TAP"
Looks like Korey has Team Feger staying close to home this weekend. Thursday thru Sunday has the guys traveling no more than 45 minutes from the compound with Peoria, Farmer City, Fairbury and Lincoln "ON TAP."
With no travel time to deal with and Team Feger never shying away from a good time, this would be a good weekend to buy stock in Anheuser -Busch.
Also, due to the length of the new rig, a driveway had to be put in at the shop. Special thanks to Wheatley Trucking for hauling in the rock in and Tony Sting...I mean Tony Strong for laying it all down. (Seems Tony got into a bee hive while moving the dirt...you do the math.)
Should be a great weekend, hope to see you at the races.
With no travel time to deal with and Team Feger never shying away from a good time, this would be a good weekend to buy stock in Anheuser -Busch.
Also, due to the length of the new rig, a driveway had to be put in at the shop. Special thanks to Wheatley Trucking for hauling in the rock in and Tony Sting...I mean Tony Strong for laying it all down. (Seems Tony got into a bee hive while moving the dirt...you do the math.)
Should be a great weekend, hope to see you at the races.
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