Introducing the Council Bluffs Panthers!
The Council Bluffs Panthers of the Midwest Football Alliance begin play in 2011!
The Panthers are currently building their new team, and are looking for prospective players, coaches, and sponsors. If you would like to be part of this organization, contact Coach Kevin Le Beau at (515) 975-8481 or Jeff McDermott at (402) 885-0257.
The Council Bluffs Panthers are proud to announce that the home field has been made official. They will be playing at CB Stadium and look forward to playing at this high quality stadium, in front of a packed house all summer long!
The Panthers welcome aboard to two new professional partners!
Weilage Well Drilling, located in Council Bluffs has come aboard, and have dedicated themselves to assist the team drive for sucess!
Sharp Stitches, in Council Bluffs has been officially contracted to be the jersey supplier as well as the EXCLUSIVE clothing vendor for all Council Bluffs Panther wear. Go see Brad and Lisa Sharp for your Panthers T-Shirts, hooded sweatshirts, sweatpants, team polos and replica jerseys! All orders will temporarily take 10-14 days to process, so get your orders in now!!! Call (712) 329-0075!
Tuesday, December 14, 2010
Monday, October 18, 2010
A rivalry is born!
Hockey is not dead in Iowa.
Dubuque has a brand new USHL hockey team. This past Friday night, the Dubuque Fighting Saints faced off against Des Moines Buccaneers at Bucs Arena for their first-ever meeting.
Omaha has typically been the biggest nemesis of the Des Moines Bucs, but last Friday's game proved that their is a new player in the league. Dubuque got on the board first, but the Bucs answered a short while late with a goal of their own. The scoring remained fairly balanced through the first two periods of play, but the fiestiness on the ice started to pick up in the second period. The hits were getting harder and more frequent, and the tempers started to flare.
But it was the third period where the real action started. After a couple of fights and a couple of ejections, the Bucs found themselves on the short end of a 7-4 score. With a little over five and a half minutes left in the game, trailing by three goals, and wielding and short-handed offense that hadn't shown much fire since early in the second period, Coach Simon and the Bucs decided it was time to welcome the Dubuque Fighting Saints to the USHL, and also help them earn their given nickname. As soon as the puck dropped, so did the gloves.......ALL of them. Every player on the ice was instantly engaged in fighting, primarily instigated by the Bucs. The officials were helpless to stop any of it. Just seconds after the fighting started, the Dubuque goalie skated across the ice and meet the Des Moines goalie and the two of them went at it as well. It was a glorious sight!
After several minutes of picking up hockey equipment, sorting out penalties, and 7 ejections, hockey resumed and the Fighting Saints held on for the 7-4 win. But the Bucs made a statement, and made Dubuque's victory a painful one, sending them back to Dubuque with, yes, a win, but also maybe a little something to think about when they meet again. In the process, the Buccaneers created a new rival in the Dubuque Fighting Saints, and perhaps sold a few extra tickets for the rematch at Bucs Arena in December.
Wednesday, October 13, 2010
Iowa Barnstormers sign Blythe and Lee-Lauduski
Iowa Barnstormers sign Blythe and Lee-Lauduski
Iowa Barnstormers Examiner
The Iowa Barnstormers have announced the signings of wide receiver Todd Blythe and quarterback Bryan Lee-Lauduski for the 2011 season. For those who are keeping count, the Barnstormers now have 11 players under contract for the upcoming season.
Continue reading......
Iowa Barnstormers Examiner
The Iowa Barnstormers have announced the signings of wide receiver Todd Blythe and quarterback Bryan Lee-Lauduski for the 2011 season. For those who are keeping count, the Barnstormers now have 11 players under contract for the upcoming season.
Continue reading......
Monday, October 11, 2010
Iowa Basketball Exposure League to hold open tryouts
Sanctioned IBEL Tryouts will be held on Saturday, December 18, 2010 in Des Moines, Iowa at 1 PM. Registration in advance is required. To register please complete the online form and submit the $35 online payment. Registration will close December 16th at 10 PM CST. IBEL tryouts are open to all athletes at least 18 years of age. Signing a waiver of liability for your participation is required. Hotels in the Des Moines area run as ...low as $35 a night.
The 2011 IBEL season will run from June 1st to June 15th. The 2011 season will feature a rookie orientation, 3 practices, 12 regular season games, and 1 championship game. All games will be played in Central Iowa.
The IBEL's mission is to develop local talent for the NBDL and overseas. All games are videotaped and available online for agents, scouts, general managers, and fans. Players, coaches, and game day staff will be issued a pay stipend. However, the primary reason to join the IBEL is for exposure. IBEL athletes are covered by insurance and provided lodging during the season.
http://www.ibelhoops.com/
The 2011 IBEL season will run from June 1st to June 15th. The 2011 season will feature a rookie orientation, 3 practices, 12 regular season games, and 1 championship game. All games will be played in Central Iowa.
The IBEL's mission is to develop local talent for the NBDL and overseas. All games are videotaped and available online for agents, scouts, general managers, and fans. Players, coaches, and game day staff will be issued a pay stipend. However, the primary reason to join the IBEL is for exposure. IBEL athletes are covered by insurance and provided lodging during the season.
http://www.ibelhoops.com/
Monday, October 4, 2010
Dubuque Bruisers head to second round of NAFL playoffs
The Dubuque Bruisers have made franchise history by winning their 1st ever playoff game, beating the Bridge City Knights 6-0 in the 1st Round of the NAFL Playoffs. Up next for the Bruisers is a round two matchup in Nashville, Tennessee against the top-ranked Nashville Storm on October 9th.
Good luck Bruisers!
Good luck Bruisers!
Saturday, October 2, 2010
Iowa Barnstormers sign All-American offensive lineman
Iowa Barnstormers Examiner
Iowa Barnstormers sign All-American offensive lineman
The off-season activities are beginning to pick up steam as the Iowa Barnstormers have announced their fourth signing of the week, reaching an agreement with free agent All-American offensive lineman Terence Crosby.
Continue reading here....
Iowa Barnstormers sign All-American offensive lineman
The off-season activities are beginning to pick up steam as the Iowa Barnstormers have announced their fourth signing of the week, reaching an agreement with free agent All-American offensive lineman Terence Crosby.
Continue reading here....
Thursday, September 30, 2010
Iowa Barnstormers sign 3
Iowa Barnstormers Examiner
The Iowa Barnstormers have announced the signings of three more players. Wide receiver DeNayne Dixon, defensive back Alex Chandler, and defensive back Nick Clement have all reached agreements with the team for the 2011 season.
Continue reading here...
The Iowa Barnstormers have announced the signings of three more players. Wide receiver DeNayne Dixon, defensive back Alex Chandler, and defensive back Nick Clement have all reached agreements with the team for the 2011 season.
Continue reading here...
Thursday, September 23, 2010
Barnstormers sign wide receiver Ellingworth
Iowa Barnstormers Examiner
Barnstormers sign wide receiver Ellingworth
The Iowa Barnstormers have announced their first signing of this off-season, reaching an agreement with wide receiver Tommy Ellingworth.
The former Augustana College speedster spent the past two seasons with the Barnstormers mostly as a member of the practice squad. During the 2010 season in which Barnstormer receivers had trouble staying healthy, Ellingworth recorded 23 receptions for 277 yards and 7 touchdowns in just five games, quickly becoming a favorite target of quarterback Ryan Vena, until his season ended prematurely due to a foot injury he suffered in July. He was also a key contributor on special teams.
Ellingworth had a standout collegiate career as a wide receiver at Augustana College, finishing with 211 receptions for 2,398 yards and running a 4.37 in the 40-yard dash on Pro Day in South Dakota. Some of his accolades include being named All-North Central Conference 2ndTeam and All-North Central Conference WR Team and was also a National Qualifier for Track and Field in 2006.
The Redwood Falls, Minnesota native will be one of 35 players invited to the Iowa Barnstormers training camp in February. With the Arena Football League free-agent signing period well under way, we’ll be seeing more activity from the Barnstormers as they prepare to improve on their first year back in the top level of arena football and regain their rightful place as an arena football powerhouse in 2011.
Barnstormers sign wide receiver Ellingworth
The Iowa Barnstormers have announced their first signing of this off-season, reaching an agreement with wide receiver Tommy Ellingworth.
The former Augustana College speedster spent the past two seasons with the Barnstormers mostly as a member of the practice squad. During the 2010 season in which Barnstormer receivers had trouble staying healthy, Ellingworth recorded 23 receptions for 277 yards and 7 touchdowns in just five games, quickly becoming a favorite target of quarterback Ryan Vena, until his season ended prematurely due to a foot injury he suffered in July. He was also a key contributor on special teams.
Ellingworth had a standout collegiate career as a wide receiver at Augustana College, finishing with 211 receptions for 2,398 yards and running a 4.37 in the 40-yard dash on Pro Day in South Dakota. Some of his accolades include being named All-North Central Conference 2ndTeam and All-North Central Conference WR Team and was also a National Qualifier for Track and Field in 2006.
The Redwood Falls, Minnesota native will be one of 35 players invited to the Iowa Barnstormers training camp in February. With the Arena Football League free-agent signing period well under way, we’ll be seeing more activity from the Barnstormers as they prepare to improve on their first year back in the top level of arena football and regain their rightful place as an arena football powerhouse in 2011.
Tuesday, September 14, 2010
Moeaki!
Ooooh that's fun to say!
Former Iowa Hawkeye tight end and now current Kansas City Chief Tony Moeaki saw his first regular season action as a professional football player on Monday Night Football at the new Arrowhead Stadium in rain-soaked battle between the Chiefs and San Diego Chargers.
In a game where offense didn't come too easily for the Chiefs, Moeaki caught his first touch down on his first reception in his first game as a Chief, giving Kansas City the lead in the second quarter. He was also the the only Chief to move the chains on third down all night long, as the Chiefs went 1 for 11 on third down conversions for the game.
Moeaki had been pretty quiet all preseason, but made an instant impact in the passing game as well as the running game in the Chiefs 21-14 opening-night victory over the Chargers. The hard rain made it difficult for both quarterbacks and many passes were dropped by both teams, but Moeaki was perhaps the most consistant and reliable reciver on the field thoughout night. He finished the night with three catches for 21 yards and a touch down.
Moeaki joined the Chiefs as the second of two third-round selections (93rd overall) in the 2010 NFL Draft and signed a four-year contract earlier this summer.
Former Iowa Hawkeye tight end and now current Kansas City Chief Tony Moeaki saw his first regular season action as a professional football player on Monday Night Football at the new Arrowhead Stadium in rain-soaked battle between the Chiefs and San Diego Chargers.
In a game where offense didn't come too easily for the Chiefs, Moeaki caught his first touch down on his first reception in his first game as a Chief, giving Kansas City the lead in the second quarter. He was also the the only Chief to move the chains on third down all night long, as the Chiefs went 1 for 11 on third down conversions for the game.
Moeaki had been pretty quiet all preseason, but made an instant impact in the passing game as well as the running game in the Chiefs 21-14 opening-night victory over the Chargers. The hard rain made it difficult for both quarterbacks and many passes were dropped by both teams, but Moeaki was perhaps the most consistant and reliable reciver on the field thoughout night. He finished the night with three catches for 21 yards and a touch down.
Moeaki joined the Chiefs as the second of two third-round selections (93rd overall) in the 2010 NFL Draft and signed a four-year contract earlier this summer.
Monday, August 30, 2010
AFL moves to 18-game regular season schedule for 2011
AFL Press Release
AFL moves to 18-game regular season schedule for 2011
TULSA- The 2011 Arena Football League regular season has been extended from 16 games to 18, Commissioner Jerry Kurz announced today. The league will consist of 19 teams and each will play 18 regular season games, with the option of two preseason games (one home and one away). The change was passed in an ownership vote last week during the league’s Board of Directors meeting in Phoenix, AZ.
“There has never been a better time for the Arena Football League,” said Commissioner Jerry Kurz. “The product is exciting, our economic model is sound and fans are demanding affordable family entertainment. Extending our season is a great decision, both from a business and fan perspective,”
Read more here.
AFL moves to 18-game regular season schedule for 2011
TULSA- The 2011 Arena Football League regular season has been extended from 16 games to 18, Commissioner Jerry Kurz announced today. The league will consist of 19 teams and each will play 18 regular season games, with the option of two preseason games (one home and one away). The change was passed in an ownership vote last week during the league’s Board of Directors meeting in Phoenix, AZ.
“There has never been a better time for the Arena Football League,” said Commissioner Jerry Kurz. “The product is exciting, our economic model is sound and fans are demanding affordable family entertainment. Extending our season is a great decision, both from a business and fan perspective,”
Read more here.
Thursday, August 26, 2010
The Iowa Crush Want you!
Are you a female and love football? Have you ever wanted to play football but the boys wouldn't let you? Well now you can! The Iowa Crush of the Independent Womens Football League are holding tryouts!
theiowacrush.com
The Crush are currently looking to expand our team. We are looking for individuals interested in being part of a great organization with the desire to help the team continue to grow.
If you are interested in joining the team as a player, coach, or volunteer please visit the Join the Crush link and fill out the form. A member of the team will then contact you. The team is looking for volunteers to join the public relations team, the medical team, the fundraising and community service teams, 2011 game day operations team, and other areas. If you would like to help in some venue and don't know exactly where you would fit in, fill out a form or directly email theiowacrush@hotmail.com. If you are interested in joining the team as a sponsor, please contact Kenn at 515-289-6701. For those interested in playing, here are the tryout dates for this summer:
August 21 in Iowa City at City Park (200 E. Park Road) 11 am - 1 pm
August 28 in Ames at Oneal Park (300 S. Maple Ave.) 12 pm - 2 pm
September 18 in Des Moines at Stilwell Junior High School (1601 Vine St) 10 am - 12 pm
(If those dates do not work, email theiowacrush@hotmail.com to set up a time and date to tryout individually. We do not want anyone to lose out on this amazing opportunity to play football because their summer/ fall is busy!)
theiowacrush.com
The Crush are currently looking to expand our team. We are looking for individuals interested in being part of a great organization with the desire to help the team continue to grow.
If you are interested in joining the team as a player, coach, or volunteer please visit the Join the Crush link and fill out the form. A member of the team will then contact you. The team is looking for volunteers to join the public relations team, the medical team, the fundraising and community service teams, 2011 game day operations team, and other areas. If you would like to help in some venue and don't know exactly where you would fit in, fill out a form or directly email theiowacrush@hotmail.com. If you are interested in joining the team as a sponsor, please contact Kenn at 515-289-6701. For those interested in playing, here are the tryout dates for this summer:
August 21 in Iowa City at City Park (200 E. Park Road) 11 am - 1 pm
August 28 in Ames at Oneal Park (300 S. Maple Ave.) 12 pm - 2 pm
September 18 in Des Moines at Stilwell Junior High School (1601 Vine St) 10 am - 12 pm
(If those dates do not work, email theiowacrush@hotmail.com to set up a time and date to tryout individually. We do not want anyone to lose out on this amazing opportunity to play football because their summer/ fall is busy!)
Friday, August 20, 2010
Arena Bowl XXIII goes to the Spokane Shock
The Spokane Shock had little difficulty in defeating the Tampa Bay Storm 69-57 in Arena Bowl XXIII.
The Storm had no answer for Shock QB Kyle Rowley, who threw 9 touchdown passes against highly rated Tampa Bay defense. The Shock scored on 9 out of 10 possessions and Rowley was named Arena Bowl MVP.
Congratulations Spokane Shock
The Storm had no answer for Shock QB Kyle Rowley, who threw 9 touchdown passes against highly rated Tampa Bay defense. The Shock scored on 9 out of 10 possessions and Rowley was named Arena Bowl MVP.
Congratulations Spokane Shock
Arena Bowl XXIII to be played despite the lack of Iowa Barnstormers
Arena Bowl XXIII to be played despite the lack of Iowa Barnstormers
Iowa Barnstormers Examiner
Hey Stormer fans! The Barnstormers season may be over, but there is still one more game left to be played in the 2010 Arena Football League season. The Spokane Shock and the Tampa Bay Storm take the field Friday night for an epic battle known as Arena Bowl XXIII.
It’s only fitting. These two teams took turns at the top of the coaches’ polls all season long, and in the end, proved to be the two best teams in the league this season. The Shock, rocking the league’s best record at 13-3, will host the game at Spokane Veterans Memorial Arena. According to the Tampa Bay Storm Facebook page, “Arena Bowl XXIII is a sellout. The building in Spokane holds 10,800 and 11 thousand tickets have been sold.”
The Tampa Bay Storm are no strangers to the Arena Bowl, having appeared in the championship game five times before. In 1996 they squeaked out a 42-38 win over our beloved Barnstormers at Veterans Memorial Auditorium to grab the title. They also won championships in 1991, 1993, 1995, and 2003, making them one of the most successful organizations in AFL history. A victory in Arena Bowl XXIII would give the Storm an unprecedented sixth championship.
The Spokane Shock, on the other hand, are in just their first season at the top level of arena football, having previously been part of the AF2. They have two AF2 Arena Cup titles, but this will be their first appearance in the title game of the Arena Football League. First-time head coach and former Shock player Rob Keefe appeared in the championship game twice during his time in the old AF2, once as a player and once as a coach. He also competed in Arena Bowl XXII as a player with the Philadelphia Soul in 2008. The mayor of Spokane, Mary Verner, has proclaimed Friday, August 20, 2010 as “Paint the Town Orange Day” in honor of the Spokane Shock hosting Arena Bowl XXIII. In addition to the city proclamation, Gov. Christine Gregoire has proclaimed August 20, 2010 as “Spokane Shock Day” throughout the entire state of Washington.
Nerds.
The game will be televised on the NFL Network at 8:00pm Eastern time. Iowa Barnstormer hall of famer and “greatest player in Arena Football League history” Kurt Warner will call the game along side former Iowa Hawkeye quarterback Paul Burmeister, who will be handling the play-by-play and sideline reporters Anthony Herron and Ari Wolfe.
Iowa Barnstormers Examiner
Hey Stormer fans! The Barnstormers season may be over, but there is still one more game left to be played in the 2010 Arena Football League season. The Spokane Shock and the Tampa Bay Storm take the field Friday night for an epic battle known as Arena Bowl XXIII.
It’s only fitting. These two teams took turns at the top of the coaches’ polls all season long, and in the end, proved to be the two best teams in the league this season. The Shock, rocking the league’s best record at 13-3, will host the game at Spokane Veterans Memorial Arena. According to the Tampa Bay Storm Facebook page, “Arena Bowl XXIII is a sellout. The building in Spokane holds 10,800 and 11 thousand tickets have been sold.”
The Tampa Bay Storm are no strangers to the Arena Bowl, having appeared in the championship game five times before. In 1996 they squeaked out a 42-38 win over our beloved Barnstormers at Veterans Memorial Auditorium to grab the title. They also won championships in 1991, 1993, 1995, and 2003, making them one of the most successful organizations in AFL history. A victory in Arena Bowl XXIII would give the Storm an unprecedented sixth championship.
The Spokane Shock, on the other hand, are in just their first season at the top level of arena football, having previously been part of the AF2. They have two AF2 Arena Cup titles, but this will be their first appearance in the title game of the Arena Football League. First-time head coach and former Shock player Rob Keefe appeared in the championship game twice during his time in the old AF2, once as a player and once as a coach. He also competed in Arena Bowl XXII as a player with the Philadelphia Soul in 2008. The mayor of Spokane, Mary Verner, has proclaimed Friday, August 20, 2010 as “Paint the Town Orange Day” in honor of the Spokane Shock hosting Arena Bowl XXIII. In addition to the city proclamation, Gov. Christine Gregoire has proclaimed August 20, 2010 as “Spokane Shock Day” throughout the entire state of Washington.
Nerds.
The game will be televised on the NFL Network at 8:00pm Eastern time. Iowa Barnstormer hall of famer and “greatest player in Arena Football League history” Kurt Warner will call the game along side former Iowa Hawkeye quarterback Paul Burmeister, who will be handling the play-by-play and sideline reporters Anthony Herron and Ari Wolfe.
Thursday, August 19, 2010
Iowa Pro Sports Fantasy Football League on NFL.com!
Wanna play some fantasy football? I've created a FREE league to play in at NFL.com. There is no money involved, it's just for fun and bragging rights. Feel free to join and have some fun! It's a 12-team league. First come, first served.
The password is..... iowa.
http://iowaprosports.league.fantasy.nfl.com
And here's a little more info about the Iowa Pro Sports fantasy football league.
http://fantasy.nfl.com/league/153800/settings
It's an automated draft set for September 3, so all you need to do is pre-rank your players before then, if you choose to, and the computer does the rest.
The password is..... iowa.
http://iowaprosports.league.fantasy.nfl.com
And here's a little more info about the Iowa Pro Sports fantasy football league.
http://fantasy.nfl.com/league/153800/settings
It's an automated draft set for September 3, so all you need to do is pre-rank your players before then, if you choose to, and the computer does the rest.
Wednesday, August 18, 2010
It's official! Iowa Speedway to get a second NASCAR Nationwide race date in 2011!
Iowaspeedway.com
TWO NASCAR NATIONWIDE SERIES RACES CONFIRMED FOR IOWA SPEEDWAY IN 2011
(NEWTON, Iowa) Iowa Speedway officials have confirmed that the Newton oval track facility will host two NASCAR Nationwide Series races in 2011. The highly-anticipated events will ‘bookend’ the track’s racing season next year, with the first 250-lap contest scheduled for Sunday afternoon May 22, and the second 250-lapper slated on Saturday evening, August 6.
“We couldn’t be more thrilled to have a second NASCAR Nationwide Series race at Iowa Speedway,” said Jerry Jauron, President and CFO of the four-year-old speedplant. “NASCAR has expressed a lot of faith in our ability to both draw huge crowds for their NASCAR Nationwide events, as well as to attract significant corporate partnerships to support the NASCAR Nationwide race weekends, and we will work very hard to prove that their trust is well-placed.”
U.S. Cellular, the title sponsor for Iowa Speedway’s first two NASCAR Nationwide Series races in 2009 and 2010, will continue with entitlement for the August 6 event, while a new corporate partner is sought for the May 22 show.
“The support of great Iowa companies, and those based in the Midwest who do business in Iowa, make it possible for us to host national caliber events like the NASCAR Nationwide Series ” said Iowa Speedway Vice President of Sales and Marketing, Chuck Spicer. “We are confident that we will find the right ‘entitlement partner’ for our new NASCAR Nationwide race in May, and that our current marketing partners will fully support the addition of this very important event for the track.”
“Iowa Speedway has done a great job hosting NASCAR events, and the fans have shown tremendous support of those races,” said Steve O’Donnell, NASCAR’s Senior Vice President of Racing Operations. “We’re excited to have a second NASCAR Nationwide Series date at Iowa in 2011.”
Iowa Speedway is located 30 miles east of Des Moines on Interstate 80, just south of Exit 168 in Newton. Information about specific events and schedules may be accessed on the track’s official website, www.iowaspeedway.com. Season Tickets for 2011, which will include both NASCAR Nationwide Series dates, plus the Camping World Truck Series, IZOD IndyCar Series and four premier supporting series events, are scheduled to go on sale by mid September.
TWO NASCAR NATIONWIDE SERIES RACES CONFIRMED FOR IOWA SPEEDWAY IN 2011
(NEWTON, Iowa) Iowa Speedway officials have confirmed that the Newton oval track facility will host two NASCAR Nationwide Series races in 2011. The highly-anticipated events will ‘bookend’ the track’s racing season next year, with the first 250-lap contest scheduled for Sunday afternoon May 22, and the second 250-lapper slated on Saturday evening, August 6.
“We couldn’t be more thrilled to have a second NASCAR Nationwide Series race at Iowa Speedway,” said Jerry Jauron, President and CFO of the four-year-old speedplant. “NASCAR has expressed a lot of faith in our ability to both draw huge crowds for their NASCAR Nationwide events, as well as to attract significant corporate partnerships to support the NASCAR Nationwide race weekends, and we will work very hard to prove that their trust is well-placed.”
U.S. Cellular, the title sponsor for Iowa Speedway’s first two NASCAR Nationwide Series races in 2009 and 2010, will continue with entitlement for the August 6 event, while a new corporate partner is sought for the May 22 show.
“The support of great Iowa companies, and those based in the Midwest who do business in Iowa, make it possible for us to host national caliber events like the NASCAR Nationwide Series ” said Iowa Speedway Vice President of Sales and Marketing, Chuck Spicer. “We are confident that we will find the right ‘entitlement partner’ for our new NASCAR Nationwide race in May, and that our current marketing partners will fully support the addition of this very important event for the track.”
“Iowa Speedway has done a great job hosting NASCAR events, and the fans have shown tremendous support of those races,” said Steve O’Donnell, NASCAR’s Senior Vice President of Racing Operations. “We’re excited to have a second NASCAR Nationwide Series date at Iowa in 2011.”
Iowa Speedway is located 30 miles east of Des Moines on Interstate 80, just south of Exit 168 in Newton. Information about specific events and schedules may be accessed on the track’s official website, www.iowaspeedway.com. Season Tickets for 2011, which will include both NASCAR Nationwide Series dates, plus the Camping World Truck Series, IZOD IndyCar Series and four premier supporting series events, are scheduled to go on sale by mid September.
Monday, August 16, 2010
Play the Iowa Pro Sports fantasy football league on NFL.com!
Wanna play some fantasy football? I've created a FREE league to play in at NFL.com. There is no money involved, it's just for fun and bragging rights. Feel free to join and have some fun! It's a 12-team league. First come, first served.
The password is..... iowa.
http://iowaprosports.league.fantasy.nfl.com
And here's a little more info about the Iowa Pro Sports fantasy football league.
http://fantasy.nfl.com/league/153800/settings
It's an automated draft set for September 3, so all you need to do is pre-rank your players before then, if you choose to, and the computer does the rest.
The password is..... iowa.
http://iowaprosports.league.fantasy.nfl.com
And here's a little more info about the Iowa Pro Sports fantasy football league.
http://fantasy.nfl.com/league/153800/settings
It's an automated draft set for September 3, so all you need to do is pre-rank your players before then, if you choose to, and the computer does the rest.
Sunday, August 15, 2010
Tim Shaffer wins 50th Annual Knoxville Nationals
Tim Shaffer wins in dramatic fashion as race leader Sammy Swindell blew a tire with three laps left. Shaffer grabbed the lead on the white flag lap from Donny Shatz, whose machine began to smoke on lap 48, and ran away for the checkered flag.
The win is worth $150,000, and marks the first time since 2006 that somebody other than Donny Shatz won the annual Knoxville Nationals championship.
For the first time in the history of the Nationals, the race distance was 50 laps and included a full pit stop. Previous years' championships had been 30 laps, and more recently 40 laps.
More here.
E-Main winner: Greg Nikitenko Minot, ND
D-Main winner: Jonathan Cornell Sedalia, MO
C-Main winner: Danny Lasoski Dover, MO
B-Main winner: Stevie Smith Broken Arrow, OK
A-Main winner: Tim Shaffer Aliquippa, PA
Full Results
The win is worth $150,000, and marks the first time since 2006 that somebody other than Donny Shatz won the annual Knoxville Nationals championship.
For the first time in the history of the Nationals, the race distance was 50 laps and included a full pit stop. Previous years' championships had been 30 laps, and more recently 40 laps.
More here.
E-Main winner: Greg Nikitenko Minot, ND
D-Main winner: Jonathan Cornell Sedalia, MO
C-Main winner: Danny Lasoski Dover, MO
B-Main winner: Stevie Smith Broken Arrow, OK
A-Main winner: Tim Shaffer Aliquippa, PA
Full Results
Saturday, August 14, 2010
Kraig Kinser wins qualifying feature
Kraig Kinser won the qualifying feature from Friday's rained out show and Jason Meyers took second, putting both drivers in the middle of the C-Main for Saturday night's main event in the 2010 Knoxville Nationals.
Craig Dolansky took the checkered flag in the 17th annual Premier Chevy Dealers Knoxville World Challenge invitational, a 20-lap race featuring drivers representing the United States, Canada, and Australia. The win is worth $10,000.
Full results can be seen here.
With the cancellation of the scrambles due to Friday's rain, this sets up the field for Saturday night's racing action to determine the 2010 Knoxville Nationals champion.
Craig Dolansky took the checkered flag in the 17th annual Premier Chevy Dealers Knoxville World Challenge invitational, a 20-lap race featuring drivers representing the United States, Canada, and Australia. The win is worth $10,000.
Full results can be seen here.
With the cancellation of the scrambles due to Friday's rain, this sets up the field for Saturday night's racing action to determine the 2010 Knoxville Nationals champion.
Knoxville Nationals Friday results: Rain
knoxvilleraceway.com
The Friday night Knoxville Nationals event fell victim to rain. The show will be made up starting Saturday at Noon. There will be no Scrambles. The Friday Qualifier Program and the Premier Chevy Dealers World Challenge will be run. The ticket office will open at 9:00 a.m.
The Friday night Knoxville Nationals event fell victim to rain. The show will be made up starting Saturday at Noon. There will be no Scrambles. The Friday Qualifier Program and the Premier Chevy Dealers World Challenge will be run. The ticket office will open at 9:00 a.m.
Friday, August 13, 2010
Knoxville Nationals: Wed. & Thurs. points plus Friday night action and qualifiers!
Wednesday and Thursday Point Totals!
knoxvilleraceway.com
A main
1. 21 Brian Brown 484
2. 1s Sammy Swindell 482
3. 22 Greg Hodnett 477
4. 15 Donny Schatz 477
5. 11 Steve Kinser 474
6. 13x Daryn Pittman 473
7. 83 Tim Shaffer 470
8. 57 Shane Stewart 470
9. 41 Jason Johnson 468
10. 2B Dale Blaney 468
11. 3 Kerry Madsen 464
12. 2 Skip Jackson 463
13. 12 Lynton Jeffrey 461
14. 7s Jason Sides 461
15. 91 Dusty Zomer 455
16. 56 Davey Heskin 452
17. 63 Chad Kemenah 452
18. 9 Joey Saldana 447
19. 98 Erin Crocker 445
20. 7TW Brandon Wimmer 442
B main
1. 91x Paul McMahan 441
2. 1z Stevie Smith 441
3. 7 Craig Dollansky 437
4. R19 Jac Haudenschild 432
5. 49 Josh Schneiderman 426
6. 55 Ian Madsen 425
7. 55x Dave Blaney 423
8. 17A Austin McCarl 423
9. 4H Chad Meyer 421
10. 30c Lance Dewease 420
11. 02 Mike Reinke 416
12. 89G David Gravel 413
13. 3c Cale Conley 412
14. 1x Randy Hannagan 411
15. 10a Ricky Logan 410
16. 2L Ed Lynch Jr. 407
17. 97x Dean Jacobs 404
18. 27 Keith Bloom Jr. 402
19. 49s Brad Sweet 402
20. 9x Gary Wright 401
C main
1. 1 Bronson Maeschen 400
2. 6 Danny Lasoski 399
3. 0 Jonathan Allard 399
4. 17 Tyler Walker 399
5. 51s Lee Sowell 397
6. 13v Seth Brahmer 397
7. 5V Max Dumesny 396
8. 23w Scott Winters 396
9. 13 Mark Dobmeier 394
10. 83JR Tim Kaeding 393
Friday Qualifiers
51. 69 Mike Moore 393
52. 14 Jason Meyers 392
53. 5w Lucas Wolfe 392
54. 4 Trevor Green 392
55. 10 Rager Phillips 388
56. 2w Johnny Herrera 387
57. 18 Tony Bruce Jr. 387
58.. 40 Clint Garner 387
59. 11K Kraig Kinser 380
60. 3x Mark Shirshekan 378
61. 34 Luke Hall 375
62. 94 Zach Zimmerly 374
63. 44G Kaley Gharst 374
64. 4x Toni Lutar 367
65. 77AU Mitchell Dumesny 367
66. 59 Brooke Tatnell 366
67. 35AU Jamie Veal 364
68. 81 Brent Antill 364
69. 44w Austen Wheatley 349
70. 2BG Ben Gregg 343
71. 28 Jonathan Cornell 339
72. 7K Robby Wolfgang 338
73. 47 Don Droud Jr. 336
74. 51 Fred Rahmer 336
75. 15H Sam Hafertepe Jr. 336
76. 1mx Jim Moughan Jr. 328
77. 35 Justin Henderson 327
78. 20AU Domain Ramsay 326
79. 12AU Paul Jeffrey 324
80. 65 Jordan Goldesberry 317
81. 93 Dustin Morgan 314
82. 97 Todd King 305
83. 53 Jack Dover 301
84. 2K Kevin Ingle 301
85. 46 Ty Bartz 301
86. 6x Bill Rose 298
87. 6N Greg Nikitenko 297
88. 96AU Bruce White 291
89. 57c Chris Schmelzle 290
90. 1K Chris Shirek 286
91. 1m Phillip Mock 284
92. 19 Bob Weuve 283
93. 19L Rob Kubli 282
94. 12x Jared Ridge 277
95. 24H Lee Jacobs 276
96. 2T Colin Entwisle 273
97. 4w Matt Wasmund 272
98. w20 Greg Wilson 269
99. 20PK Ron Krysl 263
100. 23 Kim Mock 259
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A main
1. 21 Brian Brown 484
2. 1s Sammy Swindell 482
3. 22 Greg Hodnett 477
4. 15 Donny Schatz 477
5. 11 Steve Kinser 474
6. 13x Daryn Pittman 473
7. 83 Tim Shaffer 470
8. 57 Shane Stewart 470
9. 41 Jason Johnson 468
10. 2B Dale Blaney 468
11. 3 Kerry Madsen 464
12. 2 Skip Jackson 463
13. 12 Lynton Jeffrey 461
14. 7s Jason Sides 461
15. 91 Dusty Zomer 455
16. 56 Davey Heskin 452
17. 63 Chad Kemenah 452
18. 9 Joey Saldana 447
19. 98 Erin Crocker 445
20. 7TW Brandon Wimmer 442
B main
1. 91x Paul McMahan 441
2. 1z Stevie Smith 441
3. 7 Craig Dollansky 437
4. R19 Jac Haudenschild 432
5. 49 Josh Schneiderman 426
6. 55 Ian Madsen 425
7. 55x Dave Blaney 423
8. 17A Austin McCarl 423
9. 4H Chad Meyer 421
10. 30c Lance Dewease 420
11. 02 Mike Reinke 416
12. 89G David Gravel 413
13. 3c Cale Conley 412
14. 1x Randy Hannagan 411
15. 10a Ricky Logan 410
16. 2L Ed Lynch Jr. 407
17. 97x Dean Jacobs 404
18. 27 Keith Bloom Jr. 402
19. 49s Brad Sweet 402
20. 9x Gary Wright 401
C main
1. 1 Bronson Maeschen 400
2. 6 Danny Lasoski 399
3. 0 Jonathan Allard 399
4. 17 Tyler Walker 399
5. 51s Lee Sowell 397
6. 13v Seth Brahmer 397
7. 5V Max Dumesny 396
8. 23w Scott Winters 396
9. 13 Mark Dobmeier 394
10. 83JR Tim Kaeding 393
Friday Qualifiers
51. 69 Mike Moore 393
52. 14 Jason Meyers 392
53. 5w Lucas Wolfe 392
54. 4 Trevor Green 392
55. 10 Rager Phillips 388
56. 2w Johnny Herrera 387
57. 18 Tony Bruce Jr. 387
58.. 40 Clint Garner 387
59. 11K Kraig Kinser 380
60. 3x Mark Shirshekan 378
61. 34 Luke Hall 375
62. 94 Zach Zimmerly 374
63. 44G Kaley Gharst 374
64. 4x Toni Lutar 367
65. 77AU Mitchell Dumesny 367
66. 59 Brooke Tatnell 366
67. 35AU Jamie Veal 364
68. 81 Brent Antill 364
69. 44w Austen Wheatley 349
70. 2BG Ben Gregg 343
71. 28 Jonathan Cornell 339
72. 7K Robby Wolfgang 338
73. 47 Don Droud Jr. 336
74. 51 Fred Rahmer 336
75. 15H Sam Hafertepe Jr. 336
76. 1mx Jim Moughan Jr. 328
77. 35 Justin Henderson 327
78. 20AU Domain Ramsay 326
79. 12AU Paul Jeffrey 324
80. 65 Jordan Goldesberry 317
81. 93 Dustin Morgan 314
82. 97 Todd King 305
83. 53 Jack Dover 301
84. 2K Kevin Ingle 301
85. 46 Ty Bartz 301
86. 6x Bill Rose 298
87. 6N Greg Nikitenko 297
88. 96AU Bruce White 291
89. 57c Chris Schmelzle 290
90. 1K Chris Shirek 286
91. 1m Phillip Mock 284
92. 19 Bob Weuve 283
93. 19L Rob Kubli 282
94. 12x Jared Ridge 277
95. 24H Lee Jacobs 276
96. 2T Colin Entwisle 273
97. 4w Matt Wasmund 272
98. w20 Greg Wilson 269
99. 20PK Ron Krysl 263
100. 23 Kim Mock 259
Sammy Swindell Wins Thursday night feature at Knoxville Nationals
Thursday's A-main feature results (25 laps, $1,200 to win)
1. Sammy Swindell, Germantown TN; 2. Brian Brown, Grain Valley MO; 3. Skip Jackson, Sydney, NSW, Aust. ; 4. Stevie Smith, Broken Arrow OK; 5. Donny Schatz, Fargo ND; 6. Dale Blaney, Fowler OH; 7. Paul McMahan, Nashville TN; 8. Dusty Zomer, Sioux Falls SD; 9. Greg Hodnett, Thomasville PA; 10. Daryn Pittman, Owasso OK; 11. Steve Kinser, Bloomington IN; 12. Jac Haudenschild, Wooster OH; 13. Josh Schneiderman, West Burlington IA; 14. Lance Dewease, Fayetteville PA; 15. Dean Jacobs, Wooster OH; 16. Ricky Logan, Little Rock AR; 17. Rager Phillips, Pleasantville IA; 18. Clint Garner, Sioux Falls SD; 19. Seth Brahmer, Wisner NE; 20. Chad Meyer, Sioux Falls SD; 21. Mark Shirshekan, Farmington MO; 22. Mike Moore, Des Moines IA; 23. Luke Hall, Ludlow Falls OH; 24. Ian Madsen, (R) St. Marys, NSW, Aust.
Lap Leader: Swindell 1-25
1. Sammy Swindell, Germantown TN; 2. Brian Brown, Grain Valley MO; 3. Skip Jackson, Sydney, NSW, Aust. ; 4. Stevie Smith, Broken Arrow OK; 5. Donny Schatz, Fargo ND; 6. Dale Blaney, Fowler OH; 7. Paul McMahan, Nashville TN; 8. Dusty Zomer, Sioux Falls SD; 9. Greg Hodnett, Thomasville PA; 10. Daryn Pittman, Owasso OK; 11. Steve Kinser, Bloomington IN; 12. Jac Haudenschild, Wooster OH; 13. Josh Schneiderman, West Burlington IA; 14. Lance Dewease, Fayetteville PA; 15. Dean Jacobs, Wooster OH; 16. Ricky Logan, Little Rock AR; 17. Rager Phillips, Pleasantville IA; 18. Clint Garner, Sioux Falls SD; 19. Seth Brahmer, Wisner NE; 20. Chad Meyer, Sioux Falls SD; 21. Mark Shirshekan, Farmington MO; 22. Mike Moore, Des Moines IA; 23. Luke Hall, Ludlow Falls OH; 24. Ian Madsen, (R) St. Marys, NSW, Aust.
Lap Leader: Swindell 1-25
Thursday, August 12, 2010
Knoxville Nationals Thursday Qualifiers!
Thursday night's qualifying action includes some of the heavy weights in sprint car racing, including Sammy Swindell, Danny Lasoski, and defending Nationals champion Donny Shatz
Thursday Qualifiers
1K Chris Shirek - Thompson, ND
1MX Jim Moughan Jr. - Springfield, IL
1s Sammy Swindell - Germantown, TN
1z Stevie Smith - Broken Arrow, OK
2 Skip Jackson - Knoxville, IA
2B Dale Blaney - Hartford, OH
2M Joey Moughan - Springfield, IL
2x Josh Higday - Grinnell, IA
3x Mark Shirshekan - Farmington, MO
4E TBA
4H Chad Meyer - Harrisburg, SD
4w Matt Wasmund - Jackson, MN
4x Toni Lutar - White Rock, BC CAN
6 Danny Lasoski - Dover, MO
6N Greg Nikitenko - Minot, ND
6R Ryan Bunton - Morton, IL
6x Bill Rose - Plainfield, IN
7K - Robby Wolfgang - Sioux Falls, SD
10 Rager Phillips - Pleasantville, IA
10A Ricky Logan - Little Rock, AR
10c Jeremy Campbell - Monroe, MI
11 Steve Kinser - Bloomington, IN
12AU Paul Jeffrey - Kellyville, NSW, Aust.
12x Jared Ridge - Snohomish, WA
13V Seth Brahmer - Wisner, NE
13x Daryn Pittman - Owasso, OK
15 Donny Schatz - Indianapolis, IN
15x Adam Wilt - York, PA
17 Tyler Walker - Los Angeles, CA
R19 Jac Haudenschild - Wooster, OH
W20 Greg Wilson - Benton Ridge, OH
21 Brian Brown - Grain Valley, MO
22 Greg Hodnett - Thomasville, PA
22A Billy Alley - Lincoln, NE
23 Kim Mock - Pleasant Prairie, WI
23W Scott Winters - Butterfield, MN
24H Lee Jacobs - Dalton, OH
28 Jonathan Cornell - Sedalia, MO
30c Lance Dewease - Fayetteville, PA
34 Luke Hall - Ludlow Falls, OH
40 Clint Garner - Sioux Falls, SD
44W Austen Wheatley - Lake Stevens, WA
49 Josh Schneiderman - West Burlington, IA
55 Ian Madsen - St. Mary's, NSW, AUS
59 Brooke Tatnell - Sans Souci, NSW, Aust.
66 Barry Martinez - Burlington, WA
69 Mike Moore - Des Moines, IA
71R Ryan Anderson - Deloit, IA
77AU Mitchell Dumesny - Nelson, NSW, Aust.
81 Brent Antill - Ankeny, IA
83x Tim Kaeding - San Jose, CA
91 Dusty Zomer - Brandon, SD
91E Paul McMahan - Hendersonville, TN
93 Dustin Morgan - Tulsa, OK
97 Todd King - Sheboygan Falls, WI
97x Dean Jacobs - Wooster, OH
98m Mitch Olson - Tacoma, WA
Thursday Qualifiers
1K Chris Shirek - Thompson, ND
1MX Jim Moughan Jr. - Springfield, IL
1s Sammy Swindell - Germantown, TN
1z Stevie Smith - Broken Arrow, OK
2 Skip Jackson - Knoxville, IA
2B Dale Blaney - Hartford, OH
2M Joey Moughan - Springfield, IL
2x Josh Higday - Grinnell, IA
3x Mark Shirshekan - Farmington, MO
4E TBA
4H Chad Meyer - Harrisburg, SD
4w Matt Wasmund - Jackson, MN
4x Toni Lutar - White Rock, BC CAN
6 Danny Lasoski - Dover, MO
6N Greg Nikitenko - Minot, ND
6R Ryan Bunton - Morton, IL
6x Bill Rose - Plainfield, IN
7K - Robby Wolfgang - Sioux Falls, SD
10 Rager Phillips - Pleasantville, IA
10A Ricky Logan - Little Rock, AR
10c Jeremy Campbell - Monroe, MI
11 Steve Kinser - Bloomington, IN
12AU Paul Jeffrey - Kellyville, NSW, Aust.
12x Jared Ridge - Snohomish, WA
13V Seth Brahmer - Wisner, NE
13x Daryn Pittman - Owasso, OK
15 Donny Schatz - Indianapolis, IN
15x Adam Wilt - York, PA
17 Tyler Walker - Los Angeles, CA
R19 Jac Haudenschild - Wooster, OH
W20 Greg Wilson - Benton Ridge, OH
21 Brian Brown - Grain Valley, MO
22 Greg Hodnett - Thomasville, PA
22A Billy Alley - Lincoln, NE
23 Kim Mock - Pleasant Prairie, WI
23W Scott Winters - Butterfield, MN
24H Lee Jacobs - Dalton, OH
28 Jonathan Cornell - Sedalia, MO
30c Lance Dewease - Fayetteville, PA
34 Luke Hall - Ludlow Falls, OH
40 Clint Garner - Sioux Falls, SD
44W Austen Wheatley - Lake Stevens, WA
49 Josh Schneiderman - West Burlington, IA
55 Ian Madsen - St. Mary's, NSW, AUS
59 Brooke Tatnell - Sans Souci, NSW, Aust.
66 Barry Martinez - Burlington, WA
69 Mike Moore - Des Moines, IA
71R Ryan Anderson - Deloit, IA
77AU Mitchell Dumesny - Nelson, NSW, Aust.
81 Brent Antill - Ankeny, IA
83x Tim Kaeding - San Jose, CA
91 Dusty Zomer - Brandon, SD
91E Paul McMahan - Hendersonville, TN
93 Dustin Morgan - Tulsa, OK
97 Todd King - Sheboygan Falls, WI
97x Dean Jacobs - Wooster, OH
98m Mitch Olson - Tacoma, WA
Shane Stewart wins Wednesday Feature at Knoxville Nationals
Here are the results from Wednesday night's feature event:
(25 laps, $12,000 to win)
1. Shane Stewart, Bixby OK; 2. Craig Dollansky, Elk River MN; 3. Chad Kemenah, Findlay OH; 4. Davey Heskin, St. Michael MN; 5. Jason Sides, Bartlett TN; 6. Brandon Wimmer, Fairmount IN; 7. Kerry Madsen, Sydney, NSW, Aust. ; 8. Lynton Jeffrey, Prairie City IA; 9. Jason Johnson, Eunice LA; 10. Tim Shaffer, Aliquippa PA; 11. Austin McCarl, Altoona IA; 12. Brad Sweet, Grass Valley CA; 13. Joey Saldana, Brownsburg IN; 14. Gary Wright, Hooks TX; 15. Mark Dobmeier, Grand Forks ND; 16. Erin Crocker, Wilbraham MA; 17. Trevor Green, Two Wells, SA, Aust. ; 18. Mike Reinke, Howards Grove WI; 19. Tony Bruce Jr., Liberal KS; 20. David Gravel, Waterford CT; 21. Lee Sowell, Nesbit MS; 22. Max Dumesny, Nelson, NSW, Aust. ; 23. Ed Lynch Jr., Apollo PA; 24. Bronson Maeschen, Pleasantville IA.
Lap Leaders--Wimmer 1-4; Kemenah 5-20; Stewart 21-25.
Wednesday Points!
8/11/2010 - Wednesday Point Totals!
1. 83 Tim Shaffer 470
2. 57 Shane Stewart 470
3. 41 Jason Johnson 468
4. 3 Kerry Madsen 464
5. 12 Lynton Jeffrey 461
6. 7s Jason Sides 461
7. 56 Davey Heskin 452
8. 63 Chad Kemenah 452
9. 9 Joey Saldana 447
10. 98 Erin Crocker 445
11. 7TW Brandon Wimmer 442
12. 7 Craig Dollansky 437
13. 55x Dave Blaney 423
14. 17A Austin McCarl 423
15. 02 Mike Reinke 416
16. 89G David Gravel 413
17. 3c Cale Conley 412
18. 1x Randy Hannagan 411
19. 2L Ed Lynch Jr. 407
20. 49s Brad Sweet 402
21. 9x Gary Wright 401
22. 1 Bronson Maeschen 400
23. 0 Jonathan Allard 399
24. 51s Lee Sowell 397
25. 5V Max Dumesny 396
26. 13 Mark Dobmeier 394
27. 14 Jason Meyers 392
28. 5w Lucas Wolfe 392
29. 4 Trevor Green 392
30. 2w Johnny Herrera 387
31. 18 Tony Bruce Jr. 387
32. 11K Kraig Kinser 380
33. 94 Zach Zimmerly 374
34. 35AU Jamie Veal 364
35. 2BG Ben Gregg 343
36. 47 Don Droud Jr. 336
37. 51 Fred Rahmer 336
38. 35 Justin Henderson 327
39. 20AU Domain Ramsay 326
40. 65 Jordan Goldesberry 317
41. 53 Jack Dover 301
42. 2K Kevin Ingle 301
43. 46 Ty Bartz 301
44. 96AU Bruce White 291
45. 57c Chris Schmelzle 290
46. 1m Phillip Mock 284
47. 19 Bob Weuve 283
48. 19L Rob Kubli 282
49. 2T Colin Entwisle 273
50. 20PK Ron Krysl 263
(25 laps, $12,000 to win)
1. Shane Stewart, Bixby OK; 2. Craig Dollansky, Elk River MN; 3. Chad Kemenah, Findlay OH; 4. Davey Heskin, St. Michael MN; 5. Jason Sides, Bartlett TN; 6. Brandon Wimmer, Fairmount IN; 7. Kerry Madsen, Sydney, NSW, Aust. ; 8. Lynton Jeffrey, Prairie City IA; 9. Jason Johnson, Eunice LA; 10. Tim Shaffer, Aliquippa PA; 11. Austin McCarl, Altoona IA; 12. Brad Sweet, Grass Valley CA; 13. Joey Saldana, Brownsburg IN; 14. Gary Wright, Hooks TX; 15. Mark Dobmeier, Grand Forks ND; 16. Erin Crocker, Wilbraham MA; 17. Trevor Green, Two Wells, SA, Aust. ; 18. Mike Reinke, Howards Grove WI; 19. Tony Bruce Jr., Liberal KS; 20. David Gravel, Waterford CT; 21. Lee Sowell, Nesbit MS; 22. Max Dumesny, Nelson, NSW, Aust. ; 23. Ed Lynch Jr., Apollo PA; 24. Bronson Maeschen, Pleasantville IA.
Lap Leaders--Wimmer 1-4; Kemenah 5-20; Stewart 21-25.
Wednesday Points!
8/11/2010 - Wednesday Point Totals!
1. 83 Tim Shaffer 470
2. 57 Shane Stewart 470
3. 41 Jason Johnson 468
4. 3 Kerry Madsen 464
5. 12 Lynton Jeffrey 461
6. 7s Jason Sides 461
7. 56 Davey Heskin 452
8. 63 Chad Kemenah 452
9. 9 Joey Saldana 447
10. 98 Erin Crocker 445
11. 7TW Brandon Wimmer 442
12. 7 Craig Dollansky 437
13. 55x Dave Blaney 423
14. 17A Austin McCarl 423
15. 02 Mike Reinke 416
16. 89G David Gravel 413
17. 3c Cale Conley 412
18. 1x Randy Hannagan 411
19. 2L Ed Lynch Jr. 407
20. 49s Brad Sweet 402
21. 9x Gary Wright 401
22. 1 Bronson Maeschen 400
23. 0 Jonathan Allard 399
24. 51s Lee Sowell 397
25. 5V Max Dumesny 396
26. 13 Mark Dobmeier 394
27. 14 Jason Meyers 392
28. 5w Lucas Wolfe 392
29. 4 Trevor Green 392
30. 2w Johnny Herrera 387
31. 18 Tony Bruce Jr. 387
32. 11K Kraig Kinser 380
33. 94 Zach Zimmerly 374
34. 35AU Jamie Veal 364
35. 2BG Ben Gregg 343
36. 47 Don Droud Jr. 336
37. 51 Fred Rahmer 336
38. 35 Justin Henderson 327
39. 20AU Domain Ramsay 326
40. 65 Jordan Goldesberry 317
41. 53 Jack Dover 301
42. 2K Kevin Ingle 301
43. 46 Ty Bartz 301
44. 96AU Bruce White 291
45. 57c Chris Schmelzle 290
46. 1m Phillip Mock 284
47. 19 Bob Weuve 283
48. 19L Rob Kubli 282
49. 2T Colin Entwisle 273
50. 20PK Ron Krysl 263
Wednesday, August 11, 2010
Knoxville Nationals Wednesday Qualifiers!
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8/11/2010 - Wednesday Qualifiers
0 Jonathan Allard - Chico, CA
1 Bronson Maeschen - Pleasantville, IA
1M Phillip Mock - Pleasant Prairie, WI
1x Randy Hannagan - Pittsboro, IN
02 Mike Reinke - Howards Grove, WI
2K Kevin Ingle - Huron, SD
2L Ed Lynch Jr. - Apollo, PA
2T Colin Entwisle -Baypark, NZ
2W Johnny Herrera - Albuquerque, NM
3 Kerry Madsen - St. Mary's, NSW, Aust.
3c Cale Conley - Vienna, WV
4 Trevor Green - Two Wells, SA, Aust.
4Q Randi Turner - Manteca, CA
5V Max Dumesny - Nelson, NSW, Aust.
5W Lucas Wolfe - Mechanicsburg, PA
6K Kyle Hirst - Warsaw, MO
7 Craig Dollansky - Elk River, MN
7S Jason Sides - Bartlett, TN
7TW Brandon Wimmer - Fairmount, IN
9 Joey Saldana - Brownsburg, IN
9x Gary Wright - Hooks, TX
11K Kraig Kinser - Bloomington, IN
12 Lynton Jeffrey - Prairie City, IA
13 Mark Dobmeier - Grand Forks, ND
14 Jason Meyers - Fresno, CA
17A Austin McCarl - Altoona, IA
18 Tony Bruce Jr. - Liberal, KS
19 Bob Weuve - Newton, IA
19L Rob Kubli - Milo, IA
20AU Domain Ramsay - Newtown, VIC, Aust.
20PK Ron Krysl - Atkinson, NE
22B Ben Gregg - Glendale, AZ
27 Keith Bloom Jr. - Anderson, CA
35 Justin Henderson - Indianapolis, IN
35AU Jamie Veal - Warrnambool, VIC, Aust.
41 Jason Johnson - Quinlan, TX
46 Ty Bartz – Sheboygan Falls, WI
47 Don Droud Jr. - Lincoln, NE
49E Brad Sweet - Grass Valley, CA
51 Fred Rahmer - Salfordville, PA
51s Lee Sowell - Lake Cormorant, MS
53 Jack Dover - Springfield, NE
55x Dave Blaney - High Point, NC
56 Davey Heskin - St. Michael, MN
57 Shane Stewart - Bixby, OK
57c Chris Schmelzle - Victoria, BC, Can.
63 Chad Kemenah - Alvada, OH
65 Jordan Goldesberry - Springfield, IL
83 Tim Shaffer - Aliquippa, PA
89G David Gravel - Watertown, CT
94 Zach Zimmerly - Ridgefield, WA
96AU Bruce White - Merrylands West, NSW, Aust
98 Erin Crocker - Wilbraham, MA
8/11/2010 - Wednesday Qualifiers
0 Jonathan Allard - Chico, CA
1 Bronson Maeschen - Pleasantville, IA
1M Phillip Mock - Pleasant Prairie, WI
1x Randy Hannagan - Pittsboro, IN
02 Mike Reinke - Howards Grove, WI
2K Kevin Ingle - Huron, SD
2L Ed Lynch Jr. - Apollo, PA
2T Colin Entwisle -Baypark, NZ
2W Johnny Herrera - Albuquerque, NM
3 Kerry Madsen - St. Mary's, NSW, Aust.
3c Cale Conley - Vienna, WV
4 Trevor Green - Two Wells, SA, Aust.
4Q Randi Turner - Manteca, CA
5V Max Dumesny - Nelson, NSW, Aust.
5W Lucas Wolfe - Mechanicsburg, PA
6K Kyle Hirst - Warsaw, MO
7 Craig Dollansky - Elk River, MN
7S Jason Sides - Bartlett, TN
7TW Brandon Wimmer - Fairmount, IN
9 Joey Saldana - Brownsburg, IN
9x Gary Wright - Hooks, TX
11K Kraig Kinser - Bloomington, IN
12 Lynton Jeffrey - Prairie City, IA
13 Mark Dobmeier - Grand Forks, ND
14 Jason Meyers - Fresno, CA
17A Austin McCarl - Altoona, IA
18 Tony Bruce Jr. - Liberal, KS
19 Bob Weuve - Newton, IA
19L Rob Kubli - Milo, IA
20AU Domain Ramsay - Newtown, VIC, Aust.
20PK Ron Krysl - Atkinson, NE
22B Ben Gregg - Glendale, AZ
27 Keith Bloom Jr. - Anderson, CA
35 Justin Henderson - Indianapolis, IN
35AU Jamie Veal - Warrnambool, VIC, Aust.
41 Jason Johnson - Quinlan, TX
46 Ty Bartz – Sheboygan Falls, WI
47 Don Droud Jr. - Lincoln, NE
49E Brad Sweet - Grass Valley, CA
51 Fred Rahmer - Salfordville, PA
51s Lee Sowell - Lake Cormorant, MS
53 Jack Dover - Springfield, NE
55x Dave Blaney - High Point, NC
56 Davey Heskin - St. Michael, MN
57 Shane Stewart - Bixby, OK
57c Chris Schmelzle - Victoria, BC, Can.
63 Chad Kemenah - Alvada, OH
65 Jordan Goldesberry - Springfield, IL
83 Tim Shaffer - Aliquippa, PA
89G David Gravel - Watertown, CT
94 Zach Zimmerly - Ridgefield, WA
96AU Bruce White - Merrylands West, NSW, Aust
98 Erin Crocker - Wilbraham, MA
Iowa Speedway might get two NASCAR Nationwide races in 2011?
Keep in mind that this is not a done deal. But Iowa Speedway is new facility and a high quality race track with terrific fan support, so there is good reason to be optimistic.
Des Moines Register
Charlotte, N.C. — The Associated Press has reported that Iowa Speedway is on schedule to host two Nationwide Series races in 2011.
NASCAR sent a copy of the 2011 Nationwide schedule, which was obtained by The Associated Press, to its teams last week. It shows the Newton track hosting the second-tier series on May 22 and July 23.
Iowa has hosted just one race a year since it received its first NASCAR-sanctioned event last season.
Iowa Speedway vice president and general manager Craig Armstrong said track officials are in discussions with NASCAR about the 2011 schedule, but nothing has been finalized.
“The concept has been offered to us — having a second date has been offered to us, and we are definitely talking with them,” Armstrong said. “Dates are being discussed.
No agreement has been made and no date has been finalized. So it’s just way preliminary here.”
Armstrong said the track’s success with NASCAR — and whether one or two Nationwide Series races will be at Newton in 2011 — is firmly rooted in fan support.
The track’s July 31 Nationwide race drew a sellout crowd of 55,988.
“It is due to the fan response to what we are offering currently that makes it even possible or feasible to think about adding another Nationwide race, or anything else for that matter,” Armstrong said. “It’s just a matter of how well does your fan base support your events? ... There’s no question if we couldn’t, in their opinion, sustain a second race, we wouldn’t even be having these discussions at all. So I guess it’s a tribute to not just the race track but to the fans of Iowa Speedway — the folks who support the race track by buying tickets and coming out here — that we would be even under consideration.”
A NASCAR spokesman described the schedule that was sent out as "tentative." It shows two open spots where NASCAR is still trying to schedule events to make it a 35-race season.
Des Moines Register
Charlotte, N.C. — The Associated Press has reported that Iowa Speedway is on schedule to host two Nationwide Series races in 2011.
NASCAR sent a copy of the 2011 Nationwide schedule, which was obtained by The Associated Press, to its teams last week. It shows the Newton track hosting the second-tier series on May 22 and July 23.
Iowa has hosted just one race a year since it received its first NASCAR-sanctioned event last season.
Iowa Speedway vice president and general manager Craig Armstrong said track officials are in discussions with NASCAR about the 2011 schedule, but nothing has been finalized.
“The concept has been offered to us — having a second date has been offered to us, and we are definitely talking with them,” Armstrong said. “Dates are being discussed.
No agreement has been made and no date has been finalized. So it’s just way preliminary here.”
Armstrong said the track’s success with NASCAR — and whether one or two Nationwide Series races will be at Newton in 2011 — is firmly rooted in fan support.
The track’s July 31 Nationwide race drew a sellout crowd of 55,988.
“It is due to the fan response to what we are offering currently that makes it even possible or feasible to think about adding another Nationwide race, or anything else for that matter,” Armstrong said. “It’s just a matter of how well does your fan base support your events? ... There’s no question if we couldn’t, in their opinion, sustain a second race, we wouldn’t even be having these discussions at all. So I guess it’s a tribute to not just the race track but to the fans of Iowa Speedway — the folks who support the race track by buying tickets and coming out here — that we would be even under consideration.”
A NASCAR spokesman described the schedule that was sent out as "tentative." It shows two open spots where NASCAR is still trying to schedule events to make it a 35-race season.
Tuesday, August 10, 2010
Knoxville Nationals cranking up on Wednesday
Let's goooooo racing!!
knoxvilleraceway.com
The 50th annual Knoxville Nationals will get cranked up on Wednesday at the world famous Knoxville Raceway with day one of 410 qualifying. Among those scheduled to qualify on Wednesday are Joey Saldana, Dave Blaney, and former Nationals winner Kraig Kinser. You can see the full list here.
Also on the slate for Wednesday is Outlaw Dirt Kart Racing at English Creek Speedway and Fan Fest. Check out the full list of activities here.
knoxvilleraceway.com
The 50th annual Knoxville Nationals will get cranked up on Wednesday at the world famous Knoxville Raceway with day one of 410 qualifying. Among those scheduled to qualify on Wednesday are Joey Saldana, Dave Blaney, and former Nationals winner Kraig Kinser. You can see the full list here.
Also on the slate for Wednesday is Outlaw Dirt Kart Racing at English Creek Speedway and Fan Fest. Check out the full list of activities here.
Monday, August 9, 2010
Iowa Thunder preparing for 2011 season
Have you ever been told you play football like a girl? Well, I bet they never saw these girls play!
The Front Office of the Iowa Thunder is pleased to announce their Fall Combine (Tryout) dates for the 2011 season. The Iowa Thunder gives women in the State of Iowa the oppurtunity to play full contact 11 vs 11 football coached by a coaching staff with over 100 years of coaching experience for an organization that is committed to winning. If you are looking for a competitive team with a "No Drama" attitude then the Thunder is the place for you.
There are no player fees charged by the Iowa Thunder.
The Iowa Thunder coaching staff evaluates players during each combine in the following areas:
40/10 Yard Dash
Bench Press
Four Corner Drill
3 Cone Drill
Position Specific Drills
The Iowa Thunder Combine Dates are all held on Saturday and the time and locations will be added to the team calander link at the top of the home page:
Iowa Thunder Homepage
August 7th, 2010
August 28th, 2010
September 18th, 2010
October 9th, 2010
The Front Office of the Iowa Thunder is pleased to announce their Fall Combine (Tryout) dates for the 2011 season. The Iowa Thunder gives women in the State of Iowa the oppurtunity to play full contact 11 vs 11 football coached by a coaching staff with over 100 years of coaching experience for an organization that is committed to winning. If you are looking for a competitive team with a "No Drama" attitude then the Thunder is the place for you.
There are no player fees charged by the Iowa Thunder.
The Iowa Thunder coaching staff evaluates players during each combine in the following areas:
40/10 Yard Dash
Bench Press
Four Corner Drill
3 Cone Drill
Position Specific Drills
The Iowa Thunder Combine Dates are all held on Saturday and the time and locations will be added to the team calander link at the top of the home page:
Iowa Thunder Homepage
August 7th, 2010
August 28th, 2010
September 18th, 2010
October 9th, 2010
Field of Dreams Ghost Players coming to Des Moines
"If you build it, they will come."
Mid-Iowa Baseball League
August 15, 2010 - 06:00 PM
The Kiwanis Miracle League is thrilled to announce that the Field of Dreams Ghost Players will come to Des Moines for an evening of baseball fun on Sunday, August 15th. The festivities will begin with a Home Run Derby open to 18+ at 6pm followed by a comedy performance by the Ghost Players. An abbreviated game between the Iowa Redbirds of the Mid-Iowa Baseball League and the Ghost Players will follow.
Events will take place at the James Cownie Baseball Complex, Field #8. 2050 SE 22nd St. Des Moines.
Concessions will be available from the South Des Moines Little League.
Admission is free for 12 & under, 13+ is $5.00 with proceeds benefiting the Kiwanis Miracle League. The first 100 children accompanied by a paying adult will receive a free gift. Cost for entering the Home Run Derby is $5.00 and there will be prizes.
Mid-Iowa Baseball League
August 15, 2010 - 06:00 PM
The Kiwanis Miracle League is thrilled to announce that the Field of Dreams Ghost Players will come to Des Moines for an evening of baseball fun on Sunday, August 15th. The festivities will begin with a Home Run Derby open to 18+ at 6pm followed by a comedy performance by the Ghost Players. An abbreviated game between the Iowa Redbirds of the Mid-Iowa Baseball League and the Ghost Players will follow.
Events will take place at the James Cownie Baseball Complex, Field #8. 2050 SE 22nd St. Des Moines.
Concessions will be available from the South Des Moines Little League.
Admission is free for 12 & under, 13+ is $5.00 with proceeds benefiting the Kiwanis Miracle League. The first 100 children accompanied by a paying adult will receive a free gift. Cost for entering the Home Run Derby is $5.00 and there will be prizes.
Saturday, July 31, 2010
Barnstormers handle snakes, destroy Rattlers 67-47
Behold, I give unto you power to tread on serpents and scorpions, and over all the power of the enemy: and nothing shall by any means hurt you. (Luke 10:19)
Now this is the Barnstormers team we’ve been looking for! The Iowa Barnstormers wrapped up their 2010 season with a 67-47 smackdown of the Arizona Rattlers at US Airways Center in Phoenix on Friday night, giving the Rattlers a rather unpleasant sendoff to the AFL playoffs. read more
Now this is the Barnstormers team we’ve been looking for! The Iowa Barnstormers wrapped up their 2010 season with a 67-47 smackdown of the Arizona Rattlers at US Airways Center in Phoenix on Friday night, giving the Rattlers a rather unpleasant sendoff to the AFL playoffs. read more
Thursday, July 29, 2010
Final Battle: Iowa Barnstormers vs Arizona Rattlers preview
Friday, July 30, the Iowa Barnstormers travel to U.S. Airways Center in Phoenix to take on the 10-5 Arizona Rattlers. For the third week in a row, the Barnstormers will be matched up against a team that is headed to the playoffs and wields an offense that is one of the best in the league. Full Story
Wednesday, July 28, 2010
Regg Simon back with the Des Moines Buccaneers
The Des Moines Buccaneers announced today that Regg Simon is returning to Des Moines to be the head coach and general manager of the Buccaneers.
For the past two seasons, Simon has been an assistant coach at the University of Alaska-Anchorage. He previously coached in the Buccaneers organization from 2003 to 2008. As the head coach, he led the Buccaneers to a Clark Cup championship in the 2005-2006 season, developing players like Kyle Okposo and Trevor Lewis, who were both taken in the first round of the 2006 NHL draft. Simon also won "General Manager of the Year" in the same season.
Bucs owner Gil Peled said, “This is a great day for the Buccaneers organization and a great day for our fans.”
Iowa Barnstormers GM John Pettit, who also happens to be the special assistant to the Des Moines Buccaneers, was intrumental in helping coordinate bringing Coach Simon back to Des Moines. During the time that Simon previously coached the Bucs, Pettit was with the Iowa Stars AHL hockey team organization, also in Des Moines, and never lost touch with the coach after he left. “When Mike(Guentzel)informed us that he was taking the UNO job, I knew there was one call we had to make before we looked anywhere else, and that was to Regg”, said Pettit.
Simon says, “I’ve had success in Des Moines as a player, and as a coach, and I’m excited about the opportunity to bring the Buccaneers organization back to a level that the fans expect and deserve.”
Welcome back to Des Moines, Coach Simon! It's going to be a great season!
For the past two seasons, Simon has been an assistant coach at the University of Alaska-Anchorage. He previously coached in the Buccaneers organization from 2003 to 2008. As the head coach, he led the Buccaneers to a Clark Cup championship in the 2005-2006 season, developing players like Kyle Okposo and Trevor Lewis, who were both taken in the first round of the 2006 NHL draft. Simon also won "General Manager of the Year" in the same season.
Bucs owner Gil Peled said, “This is a great day for the Buccaneers organization and a great day for our fans.”
Iowa Barnstormers GM John Pettit, who also happens to be the special assistant to the Des Moines Buccaneers, was intrumental in helping coordinate bringing Coach Simon back to Des Moines. During the time that Simon previously coached the Bucs, Pettit was with the Iowa Stars AHL hockey team organization, also in Des Moines, and never lost touch with the coach after he left. “When Mike(Guentzel)informed us that he was taking the UNO job, I knew there was one call we had to make before we looked anywhere else, and that was to Regg”, said Pettit.
Simon says, “I’ve had success in Des Moines as a player, and as a coach, and I’m excited about the opportunity to bring the Buccaneers organization back to a level that the fans expect and deserve.”
Welcome back to Des Moines, Coach Simon! It's going to be a great season!
Monday, July 26, 2010
Des Moines Blaze headed to World Bowl IV
In just their first year, Des Moines Blaze have been ripping the World Football League a new one all season long. They finished their regular season at 7-1 outscoring their opponents 300-60, and have burned their way through the playoffs, most recently burying the St. Louis Bulldogs with a decisive 50-21 victory in the semi-final round.
Their opponent in World Bowl IV is the Oklahoma Thunder, who have won the previous three World Bowls and finished this season 10-0, outscoring their victims 372-63. Yikes! It's a matchup of the school bully versus the new kid.
The Blaze will travel to Tulsa for World Bowl IV this Saturday, July 31, at 7 PM in what could be an epic display of offensive firepower. Follow Blaze Football.net for more info!
Their opponent in World Bowl IV is the Oklahoma Thunder, who have won the previous three World Bowls and finished this season 10-0, outscoring their victims 372-63. Yikes! It's a matchup of the school bully versus the new kid.
The Blaze will travel to Tulsa for World Bowl IV this Saturday, July 31, at 7 PM in what could be an epic display of offensive firepower. Follow Blaze Football.net for more info!
New rivalry for the Iowa Barnstormers in 2011
Iowa Barnstormers Examiner
The Iowa Barnstormers will have to battle for air supremacy in 2011 as the Kansas City Brigade return to the Arena Football League! The Brigade franchise has been dormant since the original Arena Football League was shut down to reorganize in 2009, but the AFL announced the return of the team for the 2011 season as the newly configured Arena Football League continues to grow. The close proximity between Des Moines and Kansas City should make this a very spirited rivalry, since it’s likely that fans of both teams will make the 2-3 hour trip down, or up, Interstate 35 to support their teams, very much like the old hockey rivalry between the Iowa Stars/Chops and the Omaha Aksarben Knights.
The Brigade originally became a franchise in 2006 in the AFL and soon became very popular in Kansas City among fans, bringing in crowds of more than 12,000, however since the Barnstormers competed in the Arena Football 2 league at the time, the two teams never met on the field.
Having a well-supported rival so close to the Barnstormers should be mutually beneficial to both clubs, both financially and in attendance, thanks to some overlapping fan base as well as those rabid road warriors that will travel to support their team and perhaps heckle a few of the home team’s fans. Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines and the Sprint Center in Kansas City are two of the newest, most state-of-the-art facilities in the league, which makes going to the games just that much more enjoyable.
During the absense of the Arena Football League in 2009 and 2010, many football-starved Brigade fans made the trip from Kansas City to Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines to watch and support the Barnstormers in the AF2, some even wearing their Brigade gear. Is it safe to assume that those folks will be back to Wells Fargo Arena in 2011? Probably, but this time they won’t be cheering for the Barnstormers.
Let the dog fights begin! Go ‘Stormers!
The Iowa Barnstormers will have to battle for air supremacy in 2011 as the Kansas City Brigade return to the Arena Football League! The Brigade franchise has been dormant since the original Arena Football League was shut down to reorganize in 2009, but the AFL announced the return of the team for the 2011 season as the newly configured Arena Football League continues to grow. The close proximity between Des Moines and Kansas City should make this a very spirited rivalry, since it’s likely that fans of both teams will make the 2-3 hour trip down, or up, Interstate 35 to support their teams, very much like the old hockey rivalry between the Iowa Stars/Chops and the Omaha Aksarben Knights.
The Brigade originally became a franchise in 2006 in the AFL and soon became very popular in Kansas City among fans, bringing in crowds of more than 12,000, however since the Barnstormers competed in the Arena Football 2 league at the time, the two teams never met on the field.
Having a well-supported rival so close to the Barnstormers should be mutually beneficial to both clubs, both financially and in attendance, thanks to some overlapping fan base as well as those rabid road warriors that will travel to support their team and perhaps heckle a few of the home team’s fans. Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines and the Sprint Center in Kansas City are two of the newest, most state-of-the-art facilities in the league, which makes going to the games just that much more enjoyable.
During the absense of the Arena Football League in 2009 and 2010, many football-starved Brigade fans made the trip from Kansas City to Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines to watch and support the Barnstormers in the AF2, some even wearing their Brigade gear. Is it safe to assume that those folks will be back to Wells Fargo Arena in 2011? Probably, but this time they won’t be cheering for the Barnstormers.
Let the dog fights begin! Go ‘Stormers!
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