Bristol Motor Speedway

UMP Summernationals index

July 10, 2009, 2:51 am

Steve Sheppard Jr. charged Dennis Erb Jr. at Highland. (DirtonDirt.com)

UMP DIRTcar Summernationals index; also visit the schedule page, the series history section and the downloadable daily statistical recap:

Tuesday, June 13

• Statistics: Official final points and stats through 23 races

Sunday, July 12

• Notebook: Korte's disappointment, Melvin's decision and more

Saturday, July 11

• Video: Full recap from Oakshade feature
• Video: Bonus coverage from Oakshade feature
• Video: Heat race recap from Oakshade
• Video: Summernationals minute from Oakshade
• Race story: McCreadie wins finale; Erb gets third straight title
• Story: After lead-costing spin, James left to fume, apologize

Friday, July 10

• Video: Full recap from Waynesfield feature
• Video: Bonus coverage from Waynesfield feature
• Video: Heat race recap from Waynesfield
• Video: Summernationals minute from Waynesfield
• Race story: Babb fights off Feger for Waynesfield win
• Slideshow: Images from Waynesfield
• Story: For Voigt at La Salle, just another near-miss
• Blog: Is Ohio the right place for far-flung finale?

Thursday, July 9

• Video: Full recap from La Salle feature
• Video: Bonus coverage from La Salle feature
• Video: Heat race recap from La Salle
• Video: Summernationals minute from La Salle (Brandon Sheppard)
• Race story: Korte outduels Voigt, Unzicker, Babb at La Salle
• Slideshow: Images from La Salle

Wednesday, July 8

(Wednesday's event at Spoon River Speedway in Banner, Ill., is rained out)

• Story: Brickler taps ex-Macon champion for assistance in the pits
• Notebook: Shepp's wrapup with Mefford, Linville, the points chase and more
• Blog: Danville's restart procedures need some tweaking

Tuesday, July 7

• Video: Full recap from Shepp's feature
• Video: Bonus coverage from Shepp's feature
• Video: Heat race recap from Shepp's
• Video: Summernationals minute from Shepp's (O'Neal)
• Race story: Babb leads all 40 laps for Shepp's victory
• Slideshow: Images from Shepp's Speedway

Sunday, July 5

• Video: Full recap of Vermilion County feature
• Video: Bonus coverage of Vermilion County feature
• Video: Heat race recap from Vermilion County
• Video: Summernationals minute from Vermilion County (Hedrick)
• Race story: Korte turns back Erb's late charge for second win
• Slideshow: Images from Vermilion County

Saturday, July 4

(Saturday's I-55 Raceway event rained out; no makeup date immediately announced)

• Story: High-speed conditions leads to rollovers at Quincy
• Notebook: Quincy avoids rain, Feger-Vaught and Melvin's MSD

Friday, July 3

• Video: Full recap of Quincy feature
• Video: Bonus coverage of Quincy feature
• Video: Heat race recap from Quincy
• Video: Summernationals minute from Quincy (Woodworth)
• Race story: Melvin's ignition woes help Babb win second straight
• Slideshow: Images from Quincy

Thursday, July 2

• Video: Full recap of Macon feature
• Video: Bonus coverage of Macon feature
• Video: Heat race recap from Macon
• Video: Summernationals minute from Macon (Sheppard)
• Race story: Babb leads final 80 laps for Macon victory
• Slideshow: Images from Macon
• Column: On UMP tour, Erb faces critics aplenty
• Notebook: Faust's painful wrist, Voigt's testing and Korte's escape

Wednesday, July 1

• Video: Full recap of Highland feature
• Video: Bonus coverage of Highland feature
• Video: Heat race recap from Highland
• Video: Summernationals minute from Highland (Heckenast, Peoria controversy)
• Slideshow: Images from Highland
• Slideshow: Sheppard-Erb frontstretch fracas
• Race story: Van Wormer leads all 40 laps at Highland
• Story: Wide-ranging temps keep crews on toes

Tuesday, June 30

• Video: Full recap of Peoria feature
• Video: Bonus coverage of Peoria feature
• Video: Heat race recap from Peoria
• Video: Summernationals minute from Peoria (Walden)
• Race story: Feger's high-side run wins at Peoria
• Slideshow: Images from Peoria Speedway

Monday, June 29

• Video: Full recap of Farmer City feature
• Video: Bonus coverage of Farmer City feature
• Video: Heat race recap from Farmer City
• Video: Summernationals minute from Farmer City (Frye, Pedregon)
• Race story: Erb cruises to victory in 14th leg at Farmer City
• Slideshow: Images from Farmer City

Sunday, June 28

• Video: Full recap of Lincoln feature
• Video: Bonus coverage of Lincoln feature
• Race story: Quick-starting Korte wins at Lincoln
• Slideshow: Images from Lincoln Speedway
• Story: Heckenast pumped up by strong Fairbury finish

Saturday, June 27

• Race story: Moyer wins at Fairbury for third straight victory
• Slideshow: Images from Fairbury American Legion Speedway

Friday, June 26

• Live updates: Action from 11th leg of series at Paducah
• Slideshow: Images from Paducah International Raceway
• Story: For the most part, UMP drivers give Clayhill thumbs up
• Notebook: Frye's rebirth, the Moyers, Babb's mood, Melvin and Schmitt
• Blog: Pre-judging tracks is tricky business

Thursday, June 25

• Race story: Moyer's pounces on Babb's slip at Clayhill
• Slideshow: Images from Clayhill Motorsports Park
• Audio slideshow: Meet Clayhill Motorsports Park with Tanner English
• Video: Moyer, Birkhofer reaction at Tri-City
• Blog: DirtonDirt.com coverage update
• Blog: Hell Tour living up to name (and temperatures)

Wednesday, June 24

• Video: Full recap of Tri-City feature
• Video: Bonus coverage of Tri-City feature
• Video: Heat race recap from Tri-City
• Video: Summernationals minute from Tri-City (Casebolt)
• Race story: Feger's high-side run repels Korte's late charge
• Notebook: James investigates tire, Melvin's run, Unzicker's struggles
• Slideshow: Images from Tri-City

Tuesday, June 23

• Video: Full recap of Charleston feature
• Video: Bonus coverage of Charleston feature
• Video: Heat race recap from Charleston
• Video: Summernationals minute from Charleston (UMP provisionals)
• Race story: Action from eighth leg of series at Charleston, Ill.
• Slideshow: Images from Charleston

Monday, June 22

• Notebook: Babb's struggles, overheating James and hopeful Feger

Sunday, June 21

• Video: Full recap of Tri-State feature
• Video: Bonus coverage of Tri-State feature
• Video: Heat race recap from Tri-State
• Video: Summernationals minute at Tri-State (Chandler, Melvin)
• Race story: Van Wormer survives for victory at Tri-State
• Notebook: Melvin's wild ride, oppressive heat and Weaver's start
• Slideshow: Images from Tri-State

Saturday, June 20

• Video: Full recap of Clarksville feature
• Video: Bonus coverage of Clarksville feature
• Video: Heat race recap from Clarksville
• Video: Summernationals minute at Clarksville (Van Wormer, Schmitt)
• Race story: Moyer wins by nearly half-track at Clarksville
• Slideshow: Images from Clarksville

Friday, June 19

• Story: Rain, hail knock out Farmer City event

Thursday, June 18

(Thursday event at Charleston rained out; no makeup date yet)
• Notebook: Chamberlain, Cole and the Sheppard School

Wednesday, June 17

• Video: Full recap of Belle-Clair feature
• Video: Bonus coverage of Belle-Clair feature
• Video: Heat race recap from Belle-Clair
• Video: Summernationals minute at Belle-Clair (Hammerle)
• Video: Mark Heizer and flagging on the racing surface
• Race story: Erb's lap-31 pass gives him Belle-Clair victory
• Slideshow: Images from Belle-Clair

Tuesday, June 16

• Story: Rain postpones Highland, Ill., event until July 1

Monday, June 15

• Sidebar: Quad City berm flattens hopes of many drivers
• Statistics: Upated through four of seven series events

Sunday, June 14

• Video: Full recap of Quad City feature
• Video: Bonus coverage of Quad City feature
• Video: Heat race recap from Quad City
• Video: Summernationals minute at Quad City (Babb, Rattliff)
• Race story: Erb tops Unzicker for Quad City victory
• Story: Disagreements bound as Kamp forges ahead with race
• Slideshow: Images from Quad City Raceway

Saturday, June 13

• Video: Full recap of Kamp feature
• Video: Bonus coverage of Kamp feature
• Video: Heat race recap from Kamp
• Video: Summernationals minute at Kamp (Randy Korte)
• Race story: Eric Smith grabs career-best $10,000 victory at Kamp
• Notebook: Kankakee's alternate grooves, Moyer's saw and James-Erb
• Slideshow: Images from Kamp Motor Speedway

Friday, June 12

• Video: Full recap of Kankakee feature
• Video: Bonus coverage of Kankakee feature
• Video: Heat race recap from Kankakee
• Video: Summernationals minute at Kankakee (Duane Chamberlain)
• Race story: Low groove leads to victory for Moyer
• Notebook: Birky's DQ, Van Wormer's plans, Weaver and backup cars
• Sidebar: Early spin robs Melvin of golden opportunity
• Slideshow: Images from Kankakee

Thursday, June 11

• Race story: Van Wormer fends off challengers at Brownstown
• Video: Full recap of Brownstown feature
• Video: Bonus coverage of Brownstown feature
• Video: Heat race recap from Brownstown
• Video: Summernationals minute at Brownstown
• Slideshow: Images from Brownstown