ERB IN ACTION AT FARMER CITY & LINCOLN...
July 26, 2010 --- Fresh off the grueling UMP DIRTcar Summer Nationals grind, Dennis Erb and his #28 team planned on competing at three different Illinois venues from July 23-25. On Friday night, the Farmer City Raceway in Farmer City, Illinois played host to a $2,000 to win Monster Midwest Series showdown. Dennis qualified fifth fastest and later ran second in heat race action. The Carpentersville, Illinois native then moved up to the second position in the A-Main to record a strong runner-up performance behind winner Eric Smith.
Following a rain-out on Saturday at the Fairbury American Legion Speedway in Fairbury, Illinois, the action quickly turned to the Lincoln Speedway in Lincoln, Illinois on Sunday evening. The rain-postponed UMP DIRTcar Summer Nationals event from July 4 was held at Lincoln on Sunday and a $5,000 top prize was up for grabs. Dennis started the 40-lapper from the pole position, but ran into problems and wound up twelfth in the final rundown. Complete results from both shows can be found online at www.farmercityraceway.net and www.lincolnspeedway.org.
2010 UMP DIRTCAR SUMMER NATIONALS RESULTS
July 17, 2010 --- Dennis Erb Racing wrapped up the grueling UMP DIRTcar Summer Nationals tour tonight at the Oakshade Raceway in Wauseon, Ohio. Dennis Erb timed in faster than any other competitor in his group during qualifying and later won his heat race. After leading early in the $10,000 to win main event, Dennis slipped back to a fourth place finish in the 60-lapper. He crossed underneath the checkers behind only winner Rusty Schlenk, Jack Sullivan, and Ryan Unzicker. Following the month-long "Hell Tour" grind, Dennis wound up second in the final series point standings behind champion Jason Feger. [complete results]
July 16, 2010 --- The second-to-last "Hell Tour" program took place tonight at the Attica Raceway Park in Attica, Ohio and another $5,000 top prize was up for grabs. Dennis Erb posted the fifth fastest lap in his group during time trials and later grabbed the fourth and final transfer spot through heat race action. After starting fifteenth in the 40-lap feature event, Dennis moved past eleven competitors during the race to score a solid fourth place effort behind only winner Jason Feger, Jeep Van Wormer, and Matt Miller. The Carpentersville, Illinois native currently finds himself second in the UMP DIRTcar Summer Nationals point standings heading into the series finale tomorrow night at the Oakshade (OH) Raceway. [complete results]
July 14, 2010 --- The Kokomo Speedway in Kokomo, Indiana greeted the cars and stars of the UMP DIRTcar Summer Nationals tour tonight with another $5,000 to win program. Dennis Erb timed in third quickest in his group during qualifying and later ran third in heat race action. After starting seventh on the grid in the 40-lap feature event, Dennis charged through the field to earn a very close runner-up performance behind winner Rusty Schlenk. [complete results]
July 13, 2010 --- Peoria Speedway in Peoria, Illinois was the track of choice for the "Hell Tour" tonight, as another $5,000 top prize was up for grabs in round twenty-five. Dennis Erb qualified fifth fastest in his group during time trials, but was later caught up in an incident with Brian Shirley in his heat race. The Carpentersville, Illinois native had to rely on a series provisional to advance into the 40-lap main event, where he stormed past thirteen competitors en route to a solid sixth place performance. [complete results]
July 12, 2010 --- Round twenty-four of the daily UMP DIRTcar Summer Nationals schedule took the #28 team to the Spoon River Speedway in Canton, Illinois tonight for a $5,000 to win showdown. Dennis Erb timed in second fastest in his group during qualifying, but slipped back to fifth in his competitive heat race. After a convincing win in the B-Main, Dennis picked off seven competitors in the 40-lap feature to secure a tenth place finish. [complete results]
July 11, 2010 --- The Dennis Erb Racing team visited the Quincy Raceway in Quincy, Illinois tonight for round twenty-three of the "Hell Tour." Dennis Erb timed in third fastest in his group during qualifying and later grabbed the third transfer spot in his heat race. The Carpentersville, Illinois native then started the $5,000 to win main event from the ninth position and was able to work his #28 C.J. Rayburn racecar past two competitors to finish seventh in the final rundown. [complete results]
July 10, 2010 --- Race twenty-two of the daily UMP DIRTcar Summer Nationals grind brought the Dennis Erb Racing team to the Fairbury American Legion Speedway in Fairbury, Illinois tonight for a $10,000 to win program. Dennis Erb qualified third quickest in his group during time trials prior to finishing second in his loaded heat race. After rolling off eighth on the grid in the 50-lapper, Dennis was running solidly inside of the top ten before suffering an untimely flat tire with only ten laps remaining. He returned to the track to salvage a disappointing fourteenth place performance. [complete results]
July 9, 2010 --- The "Hell Tour" took the #28 team to the Tri-City Speedway in Granite City, Illinois tonight for a $10,000 to win showdown. Dennis Erb timed in fifth quickest in his group during qualifying and later grabbed the fourth and final transfer spot through his competitive heat race. After starting fourteenth in the 40-lap feature event, Dennis survived the rough and tumble race to claim a fourth place finish behind only winner Jason Feger, Will Vaught, and Shannon Babb. [complete results]
July 8, 2010 --- Dennis Erb reached victory lane tonight in the 30th Annual 'Herald & Review 100' at the mighty Macon Speedway in Macon, Illinois! After timing in third quickest in his group during qualifying and running third in heat race action, Dennis methodically worked his way to the front of the field from his twelfth starting spot in the 100-lapper. Utilizing the bottom groove of the tiny 1/5-mile venue, Dennis grabbed the lead on lap 97 from Shannon Babb and led the final couple of circuits to record the $6,000 payday over Jason Feger, Babb, Jack Sullivan, and Ryan Unzicker! [complete results]
July 7, 2010 --- Tonight's UMP DIRTcar Summer Nationals program at the Spoon River Speedway in Canton, Illinois has been postponed due to inclement weather. The $5,000 to win show at Spoon River has been moved to Monday night, July 12.
July 6, 2010 --- Following a rare off-day from the UMP Summer Nationals grind, Dennis Erb found himself at the Fayette County Speedway in Brownstown, Illinois tonight for another $5,000 to win showdown. Dennis timed in third quickest in his group during qualifying and later ran third in heat race action. The Carpentersville, Illinois native rolled off ninth on the grid in the 40-lap main event and improved five positions en route to a strong fourth place effort behind winner Jeep Van Wormer, Jason Feger, and Jack Sullivan. [complete results]
July 4, 2010 --- The #28 team celebrated our nation's birthday tonight at the Lincoln Speedway in Lincoln, Illinois. Dennis Erb laid down the fastest lap of the 33 entrants during group qualifying and later won his competitive heat race. After drawing the pole position for the $5,000 to win feature event, Mother Nature unfortunately stepped in and postponed the 40-lapper to July 25. Dennis heads into the next week of competition leading the current UMP DIRTcar Summer Nationals point standings! [complete results]
July 3, 2010 --- Dennis Erb Racing crossed through the pit gate at the I-55 Raceway in Pevely, Missouri tonight for round eighteen of the "Hell Tour." Dennis Erb timed in third quickest in his group during UMP DIRTcar Series qualifying and later finished third in his loaded heat race. The Carpentersville, Illinois native then started the $10,000 to win feature event from the tenth position, but worked his way by five competitors en route to a strong fifth place performance behind only winner Billy Moyer, Will Vaught, Brian Birkhofer, and Billy Moyer, Jr. [complete results]
July 2, 2010 --- The grueling UMP DIRTcar Summer Nationals tour rolled into the Paducah International Raceway in Paducah, Kentucky tonight for a $10,000 to win affair. Dennis Erb qualified second fastest in his group around the 3/8-mile Bluegrass State venue and later ran second in heat race action. After starting fifth in the 40-lap main event, Dennis slipped back to record a tenth place finish in round seventeen of the "Hell Tour." [complete results]
July 1, 2010 --- Round sixteen of the "Hell Tour" took the #28 team south to the Clayhill Motorsports in Atwood, Tennessee tonight for another $5,000 to win showdown. Dennis Erb was fast all night long at the Volunteer State speedplant. He was the fastest car in his group during qualifying and later won his heat race. After drawing the third starting spot prior to the 40-lapper, Dennis raced hard inside of the top five throughout the race before winding up second behind only winner Billy Moyer. [complete results]
June 30, 2010 --- The June portion of the UMP DIRTcar Summer Nationals schedule concluded tonight at the Charleston Speedway in Charleston, Illinois. Dennis Erb qualified third quickest in his group and later grabbed the fourth transfer spot in his loaded heat race. The Carpentersville, Illinois native then rolled off tenth in the $5,000 to win A-Main and moved up four positions, despite the one-groove racing surface, to finish sixth in the final rundown. [complete results]
June 29, 2010 --- Night fourteen of the famed "Hell Tour" turned north to the Wolverine State of Michigan, as a $5,000 to win show was held tonight at the I-96 Speedway in Lake Odessa, Michigan. Dennis Erb qualified fourth fastest in his group during time trials and later finished fourth in his heat race. The three-time and defending UMP DIRTcar Summer Nationals Champion was then able to pass four cars on the one-groove racing surface in the 30-lapper to score a hard-fought ninth place effort. [complete results]
June 28, 2010 --- The UMP DIRTcar Summer Nationals tour took the #28 team to the Lincoln Park Speedway in Putnamville, Indiana tonight for round thirteen. Dennis Erb timed in fifth fastest in his group during qualifying and later finished fourth in heat race action. The Carpentersville, Illinois native then started eleventh on the grid in the $5,000 to win A-Main, but did not stay mid-pack for long. Dennis primarily used the bottom groove of the 5/16-mile speedplant to pick off six competitors en route to a fifth place performance behind only winner Don O'Neal, Shannon Babb, Jason Feger, and Jeep Van Wormer. [complete results]
June 27, 2010 --- Round twelve of the grueling "Hell Tour" rolled into the immaculate Tri-State Speedway in Haubstadt, Indiana tonight for a $5,000 to win showdown. Dennis Erb qualified third quickest in his group during UMP time trials and later ran second in his heat race. After starting fifth in the 40-lap main event, Dennis picked off two cars during the A-Main to secure a strong third place finish behind only winner Don O'Neal and runner-up Jason Feger. He currently finds himself a close second in the latest version of the UMP Summer Nationals point standings heading into Monday's event in Putnamville, Indiana! [complete results]
June 26, 2010 --- Clarksville Speedway in Clarksville, Tennessee hosted round eleven of the UMP Summer Nationals tonight and another $10,000 winner's check was on the line. Dennis Erb timed in third fastest in his group and later ran second in his heat race. After starting seventh on the grid in the 40-lapper, Dennis improved two positions en route to a solid fifth place performance behind only winner Jack Sullivan, Jeep Van Wormer, Ryan Unzicker, and Rodney Melvin. [complete results]
June 25, 2010 --- Night ten of the "Hell Tour" took the Dennis Erb Racing team to the Farmer City Raceway in Farmer City, Illinois tonight, as a $10,000 top prize was up for grabs. Dennis Erb was a disappointing eighth fastest in his group during qualifying, but rebounded to finish second in heat race action. After starting eighth in the 40-lap feature event, Dennis worked his way by five competitors to finish third in the final rundown behind only winner Don O'Neal and runner-up Ryan Unzicker. [complete results]
June 24, 2010 --- Dennis Erb rolled into the Shepp's Speedway in Alexander, Illinois tonight for round nine of the UMP DIRTcar Summer Nationals tour. After qualifying fourth fastest in his group during time trials, Dennis later ran third in his stacked heat race. The Carpentersville, Illinois driver then rolled off twelfth in the $5,000 to win A-Main and worked his way past four competitors en route to an eighth place effort. [complete results]
June 23, 2010 --- The Dennis Erb Racing team reached victory lane for the first time on the 2010 "Hell Tour" tonight at the tiny Belle Clair Speedway in Belleville, Illinois! Dennis Erb was the fastest qualifier in his group during time trials, won his heat race, and later drew the pole position for the 40-lap main event. After a spirited battle with Shannon Babb for the top spot early in the race, Dennis went on to capture the $5,000 victory over Rodney Melvin, Jeep Van Wormer, Billy Moyer, Jr., and Shannon Babb. [complete results]
June 22, 2010 --- Dennis Erb scored his second straight top five finish tonight at the Highland Speedway in Highland, Illinois! After timing in fifth fastest in his group during qualifying, Dennis grabbed the third transfer spot in his competitive heat race. He later started the $5,000 to win A-Main from the eleventh position, but worked his way past six cars en route to a solid fifth place effort. Dennis finished only behind winner Shannon Babb, Jason Feger, Rodney Melvin, and Paul Bailey in the 40-lapper. [complete results]
June 21, 2010 --- Dennis Erb Racing achieved their best UMP DIRTcar Summer Nationals performance so far, as they claimed a runner-up finish in tonight's event at the Vermilion County Speedway in Danville, Illinois. After qualifying fourth quickest in his group, Dennis Erb won his heat race and later drew the pole position for the $5,000 to win main event. Dennis battled amongst the leaders throughout the 40-lap affair and wound up a strong second behind winner Jeep Van Wormer. [complete results]
June 20, 2010 --- The Wilmot Raceway in Wilmot, Wisconsin was up next for the #28 team tonight, as the Badger State speedplant played host to round five of the "Hell Tour." Dennis Erb qualified fourth fastest in his group and later grabbed the fourth and final transfer spot in his heat race. After starting fourteenth on the grid in the $5,000 to win feature event, Dennis rolled by six competitors en route to a solid eighth place finish in the 30-lapper. [complete results]
June 19, 2010 --- The 'Masters' weekend at the Cedar Lake Speedway in New Richmond, Wisconsin came to a close tonight with a $10,000 to win finale. Dennis Erb timed in third quickest in his group during qualifying and later grabbed the third transfer spot in his competitive heat race. After starting ninth on the grid in the 40-lap feature event, Dennis was able to gain a couple of spots in the A-Main to record a hard-fought seventh place performance. [complete results]
June 18, 2010 --- Night three of the grueling UMP Summer Nationals campaign took the #28 team to the renowned Cedar Lake Speedway in New Richmond, Wisconsin for another $5,000 to win show. Dennis Erb unfortunately suffered a flat tire during his qualifying lap and was behind the eight ball for the remainder of the program. He took use of a provisional to gain access into the 40-lap main event and passed seven competitors en route to a thirteenth place effort in night one of the 'Masters' weekend at CLS. [complete results]
June 17, 2010 --- The #28 team traveled to the Kankakee County Speedway in Kankakee, Illinois tonight for round two of the "Hell Tour." Dennis Erb was fifth quickest in his group during time trials and advanced up to the third position in heat race action. After starting tenth in the $5,000 to win A-Main, Dennis was credited with a thirteenth place finish at the conclusion of forty green flag racing laps. [complete results]
June 16, 2010 --- Dennis Erb kicked off the 2010 version of the UMP DIRTcar Summer Nationals tour tonight at the legendary Brownstown Speedway in Brownstown, Indiana! Dennis laid down the quickest lap in his group during qualifying and later finished third in his competitive heat race. After winning the B-Main, Dennis climbed six spots in the $5,000 to win, 40-lap feature event to notch a solid seventh place performance. [complete results]
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