September 24
Peoria Speedway,
Peoria, IL
Sanction: DIRTcar Supers (Illinois State Championship) - $7,500
Information provided by: Track reports (last updated September 27, 8:59 am)
Unzicker wins Illinois State Championship
Illinois State Championship
- Ryan Unzicker
- Brian Shirley
- Jason Feger
- Rich Bell
- Taylor Scheffler
- Bob Gardner
- Steve Sheppard Jr.
- Donny Walden
- Greg Kimmons
- Roger Rebholz
- Mike Chasteen Jr.
- Tommy Sheppard Jr.
- Mike Spatola
- Glen Thompson
- Brian Diveley
- Jake Miller
- Paul Parker
- Kevin Weaver
- Jay Sparks
- Graham Fate
- Todd Bennett
- Russ Adams
What won the race: Fifth-starting Ryan Unzicker of El Paso, Ill., outran Brian Shirley and Jason Feger in Saturday’s 100-lap Illinois State Championship at Peoria Speedway. He earned $7,500 in the independent DIRTcar event for his seventh victory of the season.
Key notes: Jason Feger led early but was hampered by two flat tires. ... The Illinois State Championship marked the track's richest Super Late Model event of the season. ... Friday's scheduled $2,500-to-win Super Late Model event was cancelled by rain. ... Friday's scheduled $4,040-to-win Mike Chasteen Memorial for modifieds was added to Saturday's schedule, along with a concert by The Joe Stamm Band.
Winner's sponsors: Unzicker’s MB Customs Race Car has a Pro Power Racing Engine and carries sponsorship from RJR Transportation, Brucker Farms, Mosquito Hero, Fairbury Fastener & Supply, Varsitee Screenprinting, V1 Comfort Solutions, Larimer Cows & Calves, Mayer Automotive, Absolute Home Repair & Remodeling, Gary Miller’s Classic Auto, El Paso Outdoor Center, Unzicker Equipment, Renegade Fuels and Aftershock Decals & Design.
Points chase: Peoria points entering weekend: 1. Mike Chasteen Jr. (597); 2. Roger Rebholz (530); 3. T.J. Bolen (444); 4. Russ Adams (426); 5. Todd Bennett (370).
Current weather: Few Clouds, 68°F
Car count: 29
Fast qualifier: Jason Feger
Time: 12.135 seconds
Polesitter: Steve Sheppard Jr.
Heat race winners: Brian Shirley, Jason Feger, Steve Sheppard Jr.
Consolation race winners: Jake Miller
Editor's note: Results and race details are unofficial.