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MAY 22, 2023
Gearing up for a strong 2023 campaign, Jeep VanWormer and the IRON Motorsports team are excited to announce a new product partnership with NGK, The Ignition Specialist, and NTK, The Sensor Specialist, as well as their Shop Squad program geared towards supporting current and future automotive service professionals.

Since 1936, NGK/NTK has been the world leader in technology, innovation and world-class quality in the design of ignition and sensor components for the automotive industry. With the expansion of their ignition products, technical sensors and vehicle electronic lines, NGK is ushering in a new chapter of advancement. NGK Spark Plugs push the limits of performance and innovation, bringing the most advanced technology to today's high-efficiency engines. NGK Racing Series plugs are engineered to withstand the harshest engine conditions. Known for OE legacy, NGK/NTK is at the forefront of durability and performance.

NGK/NTK's Shop Squad launched in 2022 and is assembling to advance the automotive repair industry through education, resources, and dialogue. Shop Squad Training is designed to educate automotive professionals on the parts and service channels and now offers an online portal for on-demand learning. Join the Shop Squad by visiting www.shopsquadonline.com!

"I am very honored to be able to partner with NGK/NTK and their Shop Squad program for the 2023 season" said VanWormer recently. "I believe everyone already knows that NGK is the best spark plug available on the market and not only do I run their plugs in my Dirt Late Model, but NGK is the only plug I use in all my applications. With NGK spark plugs under the hood, I know I will maximize my horsepower that will help put the #55 in victory lane. I cannot thank NGK and the Shop Squad enough and look forward to representing them on our IRON Motorsports car all year! We have had a good start to 2023 and look forward to building on the recent momentum to carry into Eldora and more special events this summer!"

Already competing in three events so far this year, Jeep is planning to take Memorial Weekend off with tentative plans to tackle Tri City Motor Speedway in Auburn, MI on June 2nd, and then to prepare the car for the upcoming 29th Annual Dirt Late Model Dream on June 8th, 9th and 10th. Preliminary nights on Thursday and Friday will split the field into 2 groups, with each group chasing the $12,000 prize. Driver's will accumulate points from each night to set the 6 Heat Lineup for Saturday's Headliner that pays $129,000 to the winner! If you cannot attend Eldora Speedway in person, you can catch all the action live each night on FloRacing. Jeep is planning to unveil some new swag in time for the Dream, so please stay tuned to www.jeepvanwormer.com and the Official Jeep Van Wormer Fan Page on Facebook for up-to-date announcements on the IRON Motorsports team.

 

 

MAY 14, 2023
The Iron Motorsports team invaded both Tri-City Motor Speedway in Auburn, Michigan and Merritt Speedway in Lake City, Michigan over the May 12-13 weekend for a pair of weekly Super Late Model shootouts - each of which shelled out a $1,700 first place prize. At Tri-City on Friday night, Jeep Van Wormer timed in third fastest in his group during the qualifying session prior to picking up a heat race triumph. After drawing the inside of the fourth row before the start of the A-Main, Jeep fought hard to create an outside lane around the one-groove racetrack and ultimately slipped back to an eleventh place effort.

On Saturday evening at Merritt, Jeep clicked off the quickest lap in his group during time trials and once again secured a heat race victory. The Pinconning, Michigan standout then rolled off from the outside of the fourth row in the headliner and worked his way past a couple of competitors en route to a solid sixth place performance behind only winner Brandon Thirlby, Ryan Lanphierd, Chad Finley, Eric Spangler, and Dona Marcoullier. Complete results can be accessed online at both www.tricitymotorspeedwaymi.com and www.merrittspeedwaymi.com.

 

 

MAY 6, 2023
Jeep Van Wormer and his Iron Motorsports team lifted the lid to their 2023 campaign on Friday night, May 5 in a weekly Super Late Model show at the nearby Tri-City Motor Speedway in Auburn, Michigan. Jeep laid down the fastest lap in his group during the qualifying session, but unfortunately hit a hole in his heat race and the incident dropped him to a ninth place finish. After blasting past ten cars during his B-Main to finish second, Jeep was once again on the move during the 30-lap main event. With a $1,700 paycheck up for grabs, the Pinconning, Michigan ace rallied past eight competitors to salvage a solid ninth place performance in his season opener. Complete results from last night can be found online at www.tricitymotorspeedwaymi.com.

 

 

SEPTEMBER 11, 2022
Along with 106 other entrants, Jeep Van Wormer entered the most prestigious Dirt Late Model race of the year from September 8-10, as the 52nd Annual 'World 100' was held at the famed Eldora Speedway in Rossburg, Ohio. Things kicked off at the "Big E" with a pair of Twin 25 preliminary programs - each of which shelled out a $12,000 paycheck. On Thursday night in the opener, Jeep narrowly missed out on his 25-lap feature field by running eighth in his heat race and fourth in his B-Main. In a similar show on Friday evening, Jeep qualified well and later placed a strong second in his heat race before slipping to a fifteenth place effort in his 25-lapper.

At Eldora Speedway on Saturday, all eyes were fixated on who would walk away with the $55,000 first place prize money and the famous globe trophy. Jeep finished eleventh in his heat race, but later passed multiple cars during his B-Main to wind up ninth in the final rundown. Unfortunately, the Pinconning, Michigan ace was not able to advance into the 100-lap crown jewel headliner that was ultimately won by Jonathan Davenport. Complete results from the final weekend of the 2022 season for the #55 team can be accessed by clicking on www.eldoraspeedway.com. (Todd Healy Photo)

 

 

AUGUST 7, 2022
The Iron Motorsports team found themselves at Merritt Speedway in Lake City, Michigan on August 5-6 for the 34th edition of the 'Wood Tic Dan Salay Memorial.' On Friday night during preliminary action, Jeep Van Wormer timed in second fastest in his group during qualifying and later ran second in his heat race. After firing off from the outside of the second row in the 25-lap odd main event, Jeep drove to the front to secure the $1,500 first place prize money over runner-up Cody Bauer, Rich Bell, David Mielke, and Ryan Missler!

By virtue of his win in the odd feature on Friday, Jeep rolled off from the pole position in Saturday's 75-lap headliner. With his sights set on the whopping $34,000 winner's check, the Pinconning, Michigan standout ran amongst the top five early in the distance before slipping over the turn one banking battling for the third spot on lap 44. While he was able to get his #55 machine back on the racing surface, the off-road excursion helped drop him to eleventh in the final rundown of the 'Wood Tic Dan Salay Memorial.' Complete results from the event can be located online at www.merrittspeedwaymi.com. (Randy Ellen Photo)

 

 

JULY 24, 2022
A pair of $10,000 DIRTcar Summer Nationals tilts were next up on the racing calendar for the #55 team on July 22-23 in their home state of Michigan. On Friday night at the nearby Tri-City Motor Speedway in Auburn, Michigan, Jeep Van Wormer posted the third quickest lap in his group during qualifying before securing an impressive victory in his heat race. After starting the 40-lap feature from the inside of the second row, Jeep ran strong early in the contest until sliding off the racetrack and eventually retiring in the twenty-first finishing position.

The "Hell Tour" finale then took place on Saturday evening at Merritt Speedway in Lake City, Michigan and another $10,000 top prize was up for grabs. Jeep laid down the fifth quickest time in his group during the qualifying session prior to finishing fifth in his loaded heat race and winning the B-Main. The Pinconning, Michigan ace then started the 40-lapper from the seventeenth starting spot and picked off a handful of competitors en route to a twelfth place effort. Full results from both weekend races can be located online at www.dirtcarsummernationals.com. (Terry Page Photo)

 

 

JULY 17, 2022
Following a rain-out on Friday night at the nearby Tri-City (MI) Motor Speedway, the Iron Motorsports team made their way back to Oakshade Raceway in Wauseon, Ohio on Saturday evening, July 16 for the track's annual 'Birthday Race.' The DIRTcar Summer Nationals once again sanctioned the program, which drew a whopping 57 competitors to the Buckeye State oval to vie for the $10,000 winner's check. Jeep Van Wormer stopped the clock third quickest in his group during the qualifying session and ran second through much of his heat race until a flat tire on the last lap dropped him to third in the prelim.

After rolling off from the outside of the ninth row in the 40-lap headliner, Jeep was making his way through the talented field when his front bumper unfortunately folded under. Not being able to steer his #55 machine properly, the Pinconning, Michigan ace was forced to head pitside to settle for a disappointing twentieth place performance. Complete results from last night at Oakshade can be viewed online at www.dirtcarsummernationals.com. (Jim Denhamer Photo)

 

 

JUNE 19, 2022
Looking for his third career 'Barney Oldfield Race' title, Jeep Van Wormer invaded Oakshade Raceway in Wauseon, Ohio on Saturday night, June 18. A total of 33 DIRTcar Super Late Models signed into the pit area at the Buckeye State oval to do battle for the $5,000 winner's check.

Jeep stopped the clock fifth quickest in his group during the qualifying session before moving up to third in his stacked heat race. After starting the 30-lap feature from the inside of the fifth row and slipping back to as far as twelfth in the running order, Jeep made a charge back through the field to land inside of the top five. At the checkers, the Pinconning, Michigan ace found himself fourth in the special event behind only race winner Devin Shiels, Mike Bores, and Drew Smith! Complete results from Oakshade Raceway can be located online by clicking on www.oakshaderaceway.com. (Charlie Orns Photo)

 

 

JUNE 12, 2022
The lucrative 'Eldora Million' and 'Dirt Late Model Dream' were next on the racing calendar for Jeep Van Wormer, as the #55 team trekked to the famed Eldora Speedway from June 8-11. Following a washout at the Rossburg, Ohio facility on Wednesday night, the entire 'Eldora Million' program was contested on Thursday. During the daytime $12,000 to win preliminary event, Jeep ran sixth in his heat race and second in his B-Main prior to advancing up to nineteenth in the 25-lap feature. In the nightcap, which boasted a whopping $1,002,022 top prize, Jeep unfortunately missed out on transferring into the 101-lap headliner after finishing fifth in his stacked heat race and eleventh in his B-Main.

When the weekend rolled around in the Buckeye State, the attention turned to the annual running of the 'Dirt Late Model Dream.' In the $12,000 to win preliminary show on Friday evening, Jeep once again transferred into the 25-lapper by virtue of running fifth in his heat race. In the contest, which was pushed back to Saturday afternoon due to inclement weather, the Pinconning, Michigan ace moved up a couple of spots to finish sixteenth in the final rundown. Later that night, Jeep wound up ninth in his heat race and eighth in his B-Main, which unfortunately forced him to miss out on the $128,000 to win 'Dirt Late Model Dream.' Complete results from each day at the "Big E" can be found by logging onto www.eldoraspeedway.com. (Todd Healy Photo)

 

 

MAY 14, 2022
The Iron Motorsports team entered their fourth event of the young 2022 racing season on Friday night, May 13 at the nearby Tri-City Motor Speedway. The Auburn, Michigan facility played host to their season opener, which featured the ground-pounding Super Late Models running for a $2,500 paycheck. Jeep Van Wormer stopped the clock fourth fastest in his group during the qualifying session before running second in heat race action. After starting the 25-lap headliner from the outside of the second row, Jeep fought hard for a top five showing in the DIRTcar-sanctioned contest before slipping back to eighth at the unfurling of the checkered flag. Complete results from Tri-City Motor Speedway can be located online at www.tricityracetrack.com.

 

 

APRIL 30, 2022
Jeep Van Wormer and his #55 team kicked off their version of the 2022 racing season in a busy three-race week from April 26-29 in the states of Ohio, Indiana, and Michigan. Things kicked off with a pair of $22,022 to win Castrol FloRacing Night in America Series battles at Eldora Speedway in Rossburg, Ohio and Brownstown Speedway in Brownstown, Indiana. On Tuesday on a rugged racing surface at Eldora, Jeep ran eighth in his loaded heat race and fourth in his B-Main, which was one mere position out of a coveted transfer spot into the 30-lap feature. At Brownstown on Wednesday evening, Jeep advanced to sixth in his heat race and fourth in his B-Main, but that once again left him just short of transferring into the 50-lap headliner.

Following a day off on Thursday, the Iron Motorsports team rolled into I-96 Speedway in Lake Odessa, Michigan on Friday night. The Allstar Performance Challenge Series sanctioned their season opener at I-96 and a $4,000 winner's check was up for grabs. Jeep stopped the clock third quickest in Group B during the qualifying session before running fourth in heat race action. The Pinconning, Michigan ace then started the 40-lapper from the inside of the sixth row and was able to climb up inside of the top ten to finish with an eighth place performance. Full results from the trio of season-opening races can be found online at www.floseries.com and www.i96speedway.com. (Josh James Artwork)

 

 

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