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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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) |
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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) |
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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) |
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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) |
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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) |
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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) |
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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. |
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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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