Dayton Auto Racing Fan Club
P.O. Box 641
Dayton, Ohio 45401
DARF is 43 years old!
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DARF News&Notes
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More DARF Track Dates Have Been Addeed - Check It Out
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Moler Raceway Park in Williamsburg, Ohio honored DARF & it's Members with the 2011 Moler Appreciation Award.
We would like to thank Moler & Their Staff for this award.
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The January Membership Meeting was held on Tuesday the 24th with our Guest Speakers being some of the area Flagmen. A good night was had by all as these guys did a supperd job speaking of their careers in Auto Racing.
The Flagmen in attendance were:
Mike Stapleton - Fast Racing Series
Adam Brimmer - Kil-Kare Speedway
Jeremy Vogel - Waynesfield Raceway Park
Don Beddies - Kil-Kare Speedway
Rick Foley - Eldora Speedway
Rick Monroe - Shady Bowl Speedway & Retired NASCAR
Thanks to all the area Flag Men & Women for all they do
to make the racing as safe as it can be.
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Congratulations goes out to our own Jerry Wahl for being honored as a Kentucky Colonel from the Commonwealth of Kentucky.
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The February Membership Meeting will be "Meet The Photographers Night" Many local Photogs are signed up to be in attendance at the meeting.
February 28th @ 7:00 pm - Celebrations II Banquet Center Vandalia, Ohio
*Meetings are always Open to the Public*
So grab a friend & come join us for a fun filled evening.
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Anyone interested in showing their Race Cars at the DARF Toys for Kids Car Show?
If so you can contact Bernie Coppock @ 937-746-9095 for more information. Room is still available for more cars.
Along with the modern day Race Cars will be a Vintage Race Car display with over twenty five Vintage Cars & Displays already signed up to be in attendance.
All proceeds from this show goes towards under privledged children at Christmas time. So please come out to the show & help support the kids.
The Car Show is held at Lang's Chevrolet in Beavercreek, Ohio on March 10th & 11th, admission is only $5 for adults with children admitted free.
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Henry Meyer
1908 - 1994
Henry Meyer, Sprint Car Owner/Mechanic/Builder has been selected to the National Sprint Car Hall of Fame in Knoxville, Iowa. The 2012 Induction Ceremonies will take place later this summer.
DARF would like to express their congratulations.
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Donnie Ray Crawford Jr.
1987 - 2012
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The Passing of
Mildred Marcum
Mildred Marcum, the Matriarch and Co-Founder, along with her late husband John Marcum, of the Automobile Racing Club of America (ARCA), passed away January 9, 2012.
She had just celebrated her 98th birthday on January 6th.
Everyone at DARF would like to send our
deepest sympathies out to the Marcum Family.
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DARF January Membership Meeting
January 24, 2012
Flagman's Night
meeting starts - 7:00 pm
@ Celebrations II Banquet Center
Come out and enjoy an evening with your racing friends as DARF pays tribute to our local flagmen. As always, our meetings are open to the public, so bring a friend & join in on the night's activities.
OPEN TO THE PUBLIC!
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Thanks To Our Friends At J&T Photos
2011 DARF @ Waynesfield Raceway Park
for a copy contact:
www.jandtphotos.com
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Search For A Champion Contest
You can be a part of this contest. Champion Spark Plugs is sponsoring this contest for Short Track Racers with $100,000 being paid out. The Driver's collecting the most votes will be receiving this sponsor money. Voting can be done each day.
Sloan Henderson & Jon Henry are just two of the drivers from our area that are in this contest.
For Rules & Voting go to:
http://contest.alwaysachampion.com
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Paul Wilson
Long time Kil-Kare Speedway Official, Paul Wilson, passed away today, January 2, 2012. DARF would like to send our deepest sympathy out to the Wilson Family.
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****HAPPY NEW YEAR****
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Our First DARF Date For 2012
May 18, 2012
Southern Ohio Speedway
$2000 to win Late Models
plus Steel Block Late Models
All DARF Members Admitted To General Admission For $5.00
* This Will Include FREE Admission To The Pit Area *
DARF would like to Welcome T.J. Layne & His Staff at Southern Ohio Speedway
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Merry Christmas
&
A Happy New Year
To You & Your Family, From All Of Us At DARF
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Thank You
A special thanks goes out to Grayling Call for taking the time to come & be our speaker at the November Membership Meeting.
Had a good time listening to his stories of his Sprint Car racing days & of him being a NASCAR Official.
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42nd Annual
DARF Banquet of Champions
plus: DARF Hall of Fame Induction Ceremonies
Saturday December 3, 2011
@
Celebrations II Banquet Center
7615 Poe Ave. Vandalia, Ohio
Doors Open: 5:30pm
Dinner: 6:15pm
Awards: 7:30pm
Music, Door Prizes And Mingling Until: 11:00pm
Tickets - $30.00 per person
To Purchase Tickets Contact DARF Secretary Amber Sites
937-478-7685
CASH BAR - NO CARRY IN
DARF IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ACCIDENTS OR LOSSES
Seating Is Limited To 250 People, So Get Your Tickets Ordered Early
Last Day Of Ticket Sales - November 28th
No Tickets Will Be Sold At Door
Last Day Of Champion Conformations - November 25th
If You Are A Champion At A DARF Honored Track
& Have Not Been Contacted About The Banquet,
Please Call Amber Sites @ 937-478-7685
Before The November 25th Deadline.
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DARF Hall of Fame
We are pleased to announce the Inductees for 2011 into the DARF Hall of Fame. The Inductees are as followed;
Drivers:
Bill Chambers & Bernie Coppock
Car Owner/Team Personel:
Clarence "Mutt" Anderson
Media:
Carl Day
Contributor to the Sport of Auto Racing:
Don Thompson
DARF Contributor:
Wally Scherer
It is our Honor to add these Members to the Hall of Fame. We would also like to thank all of the Hall of Fame Voting Commitee for their dedication to adding fine individuals as these into the Hall of Fame.
The Inductees will be Honored at the DARF Banquet of Champions on December 3, 2011. Thanks again & welcome to the new members of the DARF Hall of Fame.
Rick Monroe
DARF President
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GOD SPEED
Dan Wheldon
1978 - 2011
2 Time Indianapolis 500 Champion
Our Hearts Are With His Family, Team & The Indy Racing Series
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Tuesday October 25, 2011
October Membership Meeting
Wally Scherer / DARF
Injured Drivers Benevolent Fund Auction
Anyone Interested In Donating Racing
Related Items For The Auction Can Do So By Contacting
DARF President Rick Monroe @ 937-773-9781
Or Any One Of The Officers & Board Members
OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
Auction Starts At 7:00 PM
Location:
Celebration II Banquet Center
7615 Poe Ave.
Vandalia, Ohio 45377
plenty of parking in rear of building
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photo courtesy of SRA Racing Photos - Steve Alcorn
check out his photos on his Facebook page - Steve Alcorn
or www.sraracingphotos.com
DARF Dates
Friday October 7, 2011
Moler Raceway Park
4th Annual Fallfest
Racers Feeding Families Food Drive
Bring Cans Of Food To Give To The Food Drive
ADRA Late Models $2000 to win - Eddie Carrier Jr.
UMP Modifieds $800 to win - Ray Branscum
Chevettes $500 to win - Derrick Davis
Street Stocks $500 to win - Jamie Adams
All DARF Members Receive 1/2 OFF General Admission
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Saturday October 8, 2011
Wayne County Speedway
Buckeye Outlaw Sprint Series - Dustin Smith
Late Models - Keith Berner
Modifieds - Jesse Wisecarver
All DARF Members 1/2 OFF General Admission
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DARF Young Guns - 2011
Kory Crabtree - 410 Sprints
Becca Stiefel - 1000 cc Mini-Sprints
Brock Smith - BMX Bikes
Korbyn Hayslett - Go Karts
Carson Smith - BMX Bikes
Bob Sibila Jr. - Late Models
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Congratulations
DARF would like to congratulate 5 of it's members for being Commissioned as a
Kentucky Colonel from The Commonwealth of Kentucky
The Five Honorees Are:
Katrina Goins
Linda Berry
Jana Sparks
Marvin Goins
Bobby Sparks
A Kentucky Colonel is an Ambassador
of good will and fellowship around the world.
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DARF DATES
Saturday September 17, 2011
Anderson Speedway
HOSS Winged Super Sprint Car Series
CRA Street Stocks
Figure 8's
Thunder Cars
FWD Figure 8's
All DARF Members Receive $5.00 OFF General Admission
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Sunday September 18, 2011
Winchester Speedway
Rich Vogler Classic
USAC Sprint Cars
Modifieds
CRA Front Wheel Drives
DARF Members Receive 1/2 OFF General Admission
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DARF DATE
Friday September 2, 2011
Gas City I-69 Speedway
Lewis Morgan Memorial
Non-Wing Sprint Cars - $1000 Bonus - Critter Malone
UMP Modifieds - $1000 Bonus - Jake Ruefer
Street Stocks - Graig Walker
Thunder Cars - Josh Owens
Lewis Morgan Family Presenting A $1000 Bonus
To Sprint Car & Modified Feature Winners
DARF Members 50% OFF Grandstand Admission
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DARF's Shorty Miller Award
Doug Adkins - Shorty Miller Award - Presented by Marvin Goins at Moler Raceway Park
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This Week In DARF Country
Friday August 26, 2011
Kil-Kare Speedway
Old Timers Night - First Ever - Hall of Fame Inductions
Late Models - Bob Sibila
Modifieds - Ryan Fleming
Sport Stocks - Jamie Sites
Compacts - Matt Stone
DARF Members Admitted FREE To General Admission
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Friday August 26, 2011
Moler Raceway Park
Fan Appreciation Night - Autograph Session On Frontstretch
Street Stocks - $600 To Win Special - Jamie Adams
Late Models - Roger Ruark
Modifieds - Weasel Rhoades
Chevettes - Miles Tarvin
All DARF Members Admitted FREE To General Admission
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Big Weekend Of DARF Dates
Friday August 19, 2011
Skyline Speedway
Regular Show plus Driver Autograph Night
AMRA Late Models - Chris Carpenter
OVSCA Sprint Cars - Andre Layfield
AMRA Modifieds - Jess Hartman
Crate Late Models - KC Burdette
Mini Wedges - Cole Mayle
All DARF Members FREE To General Admission
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Friday August 19, 2011
Gas City I-69 Speedway
Non-Wing Sprint Cars - Justin Grant
UMP Modifieds - Scott Orr
Street Stocks - Craig Walker
Thunder Cars - Josh Owens
DARF Members 1/2 OFF General Admission
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Saturday August 20, 2011
35 Raceway Park
Fan Appreciation Night
Full Racing Program - Stock Cars & Go-Karts
All DARF Members FREE To General Admission
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Saturday August 20, 2011
Anderson Speedway
Gold & Coin Of Indiana Night At The Races
Xtreme Sprint Car Series - Jo Jo Helberg
CRA Street Stocks - Ronnie Rose
Figure 8's
Legends
Thunder Roadsters
Bandaleros - Jack Dossey Jr.
DARF Members Receive $5.00 OFF General Admission
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Sunday August 21, 2011
Shady Bowl Speedway
DARF Day At The Races
Main Event Super Late Models - Josh Smith
Rescheduled from August 7th Rain Out
Modifieds - Brad Yelton
Street Stocks - Rodney Roush
Compacts - Kevin Flynn
All DARF Members Admitted FREE To General Admission
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DARF DATES
Saturday August 6, 2011
Lawrenceburg Speedway
Legends of Lawrenceburg Night
Non-Wing Sprint Cars - Brady Short
UMP Modifieds - Derek Groomer
Pure Stocks - Mickey Hines
All DARF Members FREE To General Admission
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Saturday August 6, 2011
Jackson County Speedway
Street Stock Shoot Out - Bruce Gray Jr.
Kid's Night - Bike Races
Modifieds - Travis Dickson
Pure Stocks - Shelly Powell
Outlaw 4 Cylinders - Randy Baker
Stock 4 Cylinders - Brandon Potter
Mini Wedges - Joel Richendollar
Enduros
All DARF Members 1/2 OFF General Admission
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Sunday August 7, 2011
Winchester Speedway
Family Fun Day
CRA Late Model Sportsman
CRA Street Stocks
FWD Compacts
All DARF Members 1/2 OFF General Admission
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This Week In DARF Country
Friday July 29, 2011
Limaland Motorsports Park
Fricke Memorial Thunderstock Select - Kevin Gossard
Presented By Menke Brothers Construction
Winged Sprint Cars - Tim Allison
Modifieds - Todd Sherman
Thunderstocks - Matthew Custer
All DARF Members 1/2 OFF General Admission
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Saturday July 30, 2011
DARF Picnic @ Eldora Speedway
Eldora Speedway Ballroom - 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm
All DARF Members & Their Families Meals Are Paid By DARF
Everyone Is Welcome
$5.00 Per Meal For Non-Members
Come Out & Enjoy The Afternoon & Meal With Other Racing Fans
side dishes or desserts are appreciated
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Saturday Evening After The Picnic
Eldora Speedway
presents
NAPA Auto Parts Open Wheel Night
Non-Wing Sprints - Justin Grant
NRA Sprint Invaders - Randy Hannagan
All DARF Members $10.00 General Admission
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Saturday July 23, 2011
Lawrenceburg Speedway
presents
Christmas In July
Non-Wing Sprints - Tracy Hines
UMP Modifieds - Derek Groomer
Pure Stocks - Matt Wheeler
ALL DARF MEMBERS FREE TO GENERAL ADMISSION
Jack Hewitt hauling our Newsletter Editor & Board Member, Cheryl Dalhamer, into the corner at Miami County Fairgrounds on July 4th.
All proceeds from this event, Hewitt donated to the Veterans of Past Wars to help support their trips to Washington D. C. to see their Memorials.
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NEWS & NOTES
Shady Bowl Speedway - July 3, 2011 - Results
Late Models - (13 Cars)
Trophy Dash - Bobby Justus
Heat - Mark Parker
Feature - Bud Perry
Modifieds - (29 Cars)
Trophy Dash - Rob Yelton
Heat - Josh Smith
Heat - Dan Reeser
Heat - Brian Reeser
Feature - Rob Yelton
Sport Stocks - (12 Cars)
Trophy Dash - Jeff Albright
Heat - Rodney Roush
Feature - Rodney Roush
Pro 4 - (4 Cars)
Trophy Dash - Steve Clarkson
Feature - Steve Clarkson
Compacts - (13 Cars)
Trophy Dash - Kevin Flynn
Heat - Jordan Sage
Feature - Kevin Flynn
Congratulations goes out to new owner Linda Young & her crew for a successful opening day. A good crowd was on hand to witness the afternoon of racing action.
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**DARF DATE**
Friday July 1, 2011
Moler Raceway Park
UMP Midwest Modified Mania
American Modified Series $1500 to win
Feature Winner - Michael England
plus:
Late Models - Jason Jameson
Chevettes - Jeff Watson
Street Stocks - Jeremie Bretz
*Fireworks Display After The Races*
DARF Members Admitted FREE To General Admission
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UPCOMING DARF DATES
Friday June 24, 2011
JACKSON COUNTY SPEEDWAY
Modifieds - Rob Stambaugh
Street Stocks - Jamie Adams
Mod Lites - Aaron Pendleton
Pure Stocks - Levi Woods
Outlaw 4 Cylinders - Steve Cruse
Stock 4 Cylinders - Todd Miley
Mini Wedges - Joel Richendollar
DARF Members 1/2 OFF General Admission
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Friday June 24, 2011
TOLEDO SPEEDWAY
Road Course Race - Tom O'Leary IV
Sportsman - Ron Allen
Special For Street Stocks - Landon Schuster
4 Cylinders - Michael Marlow
DARF Members FREE to General Admission
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Saturday June 25, 2011
35 RACEWAY PARK
600 cc Mini Sprints
4 Cylinder Stocks
Mod Lite Dwarf
Mini Late Models
DARF Members FREE to General Admission
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This Weeks DARF Dates
Friday June 17, 2011
GAS CITY I-69 SPEEDWAY
Non-Wing Sprint Cars - Coleman Gulick
UMP Modifieds - Tyler Boggs
UMP Stock Cars - Ervin Turner
Thunder Cars - Josh Owens
DARF Members 1/2 Off General Admission
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SKYLINE SPEEDWAY
AMRA Late Models - Chris Garnes
AMRA Modifieds - Kenny Johnson
OVSCA Winged Sprint Cars - Jimmy Stinson
Mini-Wedges - Cole Mayle
4 Cylinders - Dennis Adkins
DARF Members FREE To General Admission
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DARF Dates
Saturday June 11, 2011
Columbus Motor Speedway
complete show of:
Late Models - Travis Braden
Modifieds - Shane Shirk
Sport Stocks - Bruce Snider
Crazy Compacts - James Colley
USAC Ford Focus Midgets - James Robertson
DARF Members admitted FREE to General Admission
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Waynesfield Raceway Park
complete program of:
Non-Wing Sprint Cars - Kyle Simon
UMP Modifieds - Brian Post
Thunder Stocks - Keith Ralston
Tough Trucks - Chris Hicks
1000cc Mini Sprints - Kevin Robertson Jr.
Compacts - Gary Eaton
DARF Members Admitted FREE to General Admission
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DARF DATES
Friday June 3, 2011
LIMALAND MOTORSPORTS PARK
360 Wing Sprint Cars - Kyle Sauder
UMP Modifieds - Terry Hull
Thunder Stocks - Keith Ralston
DARF Members 1/2 OFF General Admission
Saturday June 4, 2011
Flat Rock Speedway
Late Models - Eric Lee
Street Stocks A - Scott Selmi
Street Stocks B - David Kind
Figure 8 - Greg Studt
DARF Members FREE General Admission
Saturday May 28, 2011
35 RACEWAY
1000 CC MINI SPRINTS - Ryan Broughton
MOD LITE DWARF - Toby Boetcher
MINI LATE MODELS - Brandon Furniss
4 CYLINDER STOCK - Josh Atwood
SR. GO KARTS - Kevin Wills
JR. GO KARTS - Evan Smith
OPEN GO KARTS - Dustin Hammond
DARF MEMBERS FREE TO GENERAL ADMISSION
Sunday May 29, 2011
ELDORA SPEEDWAY
Johnny Appleseed Late Model Classic - Matt Miller
NRA/SOD Wing Sprint Cars - Butch Schroeder
UMP Modifieds - Brian Ruhlman
Eldora Stock Cars - Dean Pitts
DARF Members $10.00 to General Admission
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DARF DATES
Friday May 20, 2011
GAS CITY I-69 SPEEDWAY
Non-Wing Sprints "Road To The Hewitt Classic" - Brett Burdette
UMP Modifieds - Todd Sherman
Street Stocks - Bill Lewis
Thunder Cars - Josh Owens
1/2 OFF General Admission
Saturday May 21, 2011
SCHRADER'S KC RACEWAY
Late Models - Delmas Conley
Modifieds - Chris Stotts
Hobby Stocks - Jamie Adams
plus:
KC Raceway Hall of Fame Ceremonies
1/2 OFF General Admission
WAYNESFIELD RACEWAY
Non-Wing Sprints - Matt Westfall
Modifieds - Brian Post
Stock Cars - Keith Ralston
Tough Trucks -
1000 cc Mini-Sprints - Garry Loney
Compacts - Gary Eaton
FREE General Admission
Rained Out After Heat Races - Make Up Features Will Be Added To The Regular Programs In The Next Few Weeks - Check Waynesfield Website For Complete Schedule
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Race Results
Saturday May 14, 2011
Columbus Motor Speedway
Shawn Gray - Late Model Rain Delayed Feature
Mike Litchfield - Sport Stock Rain Delayed Feature
Travis Braden - Late Models
Daryl McKay - Modifieds
James Harding - Sport Stocks
Brandon Coleman - Crazy Compacts
Jody Harrison - Super Cup Stock Car Series
Eldora Speedway
Ken Schrader - UMP Modifieds
Earnie Woodard - Stock Cars
Friday May 13, 2011
Kil-Kare Speedway
Brandon Oakley - Late Models
Greg Stapleton - Modifieds
Shawn Stansell - Sport Stocks
Matt Stone - Compacts
Trey Craig - IKO Mini Cup
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Race Results
Saturday May 7, 2011
Lawrenceburg Speedway
Hunter Schuerenberg - Non-Wing Sprints
Derek Groomer - Modifieds
Pat Weber - Street Stocks
Friday May 6, 2011
Eldora Speedway
Joey Saldana - World of Outlaw Sprints
Mike Dirksen - Stock Cars
Moler Raceway Park
Wayne Chinn - Late Models
Doug Adkins - Modifieds
Jeremie Bretz - Stock Cars
Rusty Yarger - Compacts
Friday April 29, 2011
Gas City I-69 Speedway
Hunter Schuerenberg - Non-Wing Sprints
Devin Gilpin - UMP Modifieds
Travis Wolford - Street Stocks
Chris Hunter - Thunder Cars
Kil-Kare Speedway
Don Mahaffey Jr. - Late Models
Ryan Fleming - Modifieds
Shawn Stansell - Sport Stocks
Bo Hoelscher - Compacts
Saturday April 30, 2011
Columbus Motor Speedway
Rain Delayed - Late Models - Make-up May 7th
Buddy Townsend - Modifieds
Ryan Tamburro - Crazy Compacts
Ryan Gillenwater - Buckeye Super Sprints
Eldora Speedway
Matt Westfall - Non-Wing Sprints
Jerry Bowersock - UMP Modifieds
Rob Trent - Stock Cars
Schrader's KC Raceway
Danny Smith - Midwest All-Star Sprints
Eddie Carrier Jr. - O'Reilly All-Star Late Models
Jamey Adams - Stock Cars
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Anyone that would like to send articles or photos to be put on website,
we have a new web address.
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"WELCOME TO DARF COUNTRY"
Once again this year DARF has a great line-up of dates at all of the local Tracks.
First off DARF needs to thank all of the Tracks & Promoters for supporting our Club & it's Members. They are the ones that make this happen.
Second, before you head out to the track, check your DARF cards to make sure they are current, Tracks will not honor cards that have expired.
Third, tell a friend or family member about what DARF has to offer them, just maybe you can get them to become members also. Check out the DARF dates line up here on the website & start making plans for your summer at the Tracks.
Fourth, should you experience any problems at a DARF event, rather than create a scene, please contact the DARF representative present at the event so the proper actions can be taken. Remember the tracks are honoring the club with DARF dates. Thank them & tell them how much we appreciate them.
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The post office now charges the club for any returned newsletters.
You don't want to miss out on any DARF Club News
Let us know if you are not getting your newsletter
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Any questions please contact :
Bobby Sparks 937-335-1730
Thank You
We appreciate your support for DARF
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