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UNOH All Star Sprint CarsChub Frank Looks To Recapture Old Wayne County Speedway Magic On Friday, May 25
World of Outlaws Late Model Series Returning To Ohio Track For First Time Since 2006
Orrville, Ohio (May 16, 2012) The first World of Outlaws Late Model Series event in six years at NAPA Auto Parts Wayne County Speedway might be coming at just the right time for Chub Frank.
It’s been nearly three years since Frank has won an A-Main on the renowned circuit, but his improved 2012 performance shows he’s on the verge of a slump-busting victory – and no track presents a better breakthrough opportunity for the veteran than Wayne County, which returns to the national spotlight on Fri., May 25, with a 50-lap, $10,000-to-win WoO LMS program.
Frank, 50, of Bear Lake, Pa., was virtually unbeatable in special shows at Wayne County from 1999-2006, winning five times over the span. His triumphs came in events sanctioned by four different series, including the World of Outlaws in 2006 (the track’s only previous race for the tour) and three circuits that have since ceased operation: Hav-A-Tampa/UDTRA (2000 and ’01), MACS (’00) and STARS (1999).
“Wayne County has been pretty good to me,” bottom-lined Frank, whose five wins there brought him a total of $40,000 in earnings. “I just hope we can pick up where we left off the last time we were there.”
Frank’s recent results would seem to indicate that he’s primed for a vintage evening at Wayne County. While he hasn’t visited the three-eighths-mile Buckeye State oval since May 6, 2006, when he overtook Tim McCreadie of Watertown, N.Y., with eight laps remaining to capture the WoO LMS A-Main, he’s been knocking on the door to Victory Lane this season. He owns a pair of third-place finishes (Feb. 23 at Florida’s Volusia Speedway Park and April 27 at North Alabama Speedway) and, in the last WoO LMS event on May 5 at Swainsboro (Ga.) Raceway, advanced from the 12th starting spot to place second.
With three top-five and seven top-10 finishes in 11 events this season, Frank is currently ranked third in the WoO LMS points standings – the first time he’s sat third in the points race since July 21, 2008, after the 26th race of that season.
“We’re getting closer to a win,” said Frank, whose 93-race WoO LMS winless streak dates back to his last victory on Aug. 22, 2009, at Atomic Speedway (then K-C Raceway) in Alma, Ohio. “We’re not quite where we need to be on our speed early on during the night (in time trials), but our cars are pretty good in the feature and we’ve had a little bit of luck.
“We need to get more consistent, but we’re working on it. (Chief mechanic) Derek (Gahring) has been working hard on the car, and (this week) John Volpe (a western Pennsylvania-area dirt Late Model driver) starts (working) for us (after graduating from college) so having another guy in the shop will help us out.”
Of course, in order to recapture his Wayne County magic, Frank can’t simply refer to his notes from his glory days there. More than half a decade has passed since he enjoyed his great success, so some readjustment will undoubtedly be necessary.
“I kind of know what the racetrack needs (for setup), but I’m sure they don’t use the same chemicals that they used to use on the track (surface),” said Frank, whose 16 career WoO LMS victories puts him in a tie for seventh on the win list since 2004. “I think it’s gonna take different tires than what we used to run there. The track’s gonna be different. The cars are different – everything’s a lot different than it was back then.
“But (the track) used to be real racy, so I’m kind of hoping it’s still the way it used to be.”
According to Wayne County’s Kristin Flory, Frank should be very satisfied with the racing surface he’ll tackle on May 25. Flory, who manages the facility alongside her husband Jason, said side-by-side competition has been a staple in 2012 at WCS.
“The track’s been real good,” commented Flory. “We’ve been told we can’t use the same chemicals to prep the track that they used back then (when Frank was a dominating force in specials), so we’re using different things now and the track is different. But the bottom line is that we’ve had two- and three-wide racing all season, so as far as the racing goes I think it’s gonna be real good.”
The Florys are in their first full season at the helm of WCS. Both have put their own dirt Late Model driving careers – Jason, 35, is a former Wayne County champion and Kristin, 32, has made a name for herself as one of the country’s top female racers – on the backburner to operate the speedway for Joe McIlvaine, the owner of a truck-leasing business and a sponsor of Jason’s racing efforts who purchased the track at auction last year. The nearly 50-year-old track sat idle in 2011 until reopening under the Florys’ direction on July 8.
“We’ve always thought about promoting a track,” said Kristin Flory, whose home in Creston, Ohio, is about 25 miles Northwest of WCS. “We actually looked into purchasing (Ohio’s) Lakeville (Speedway) 10 years ago but it didn’t work out. So when Wayne County came up for auction, we got together with Joe and we said, ‘If you go for it, we’ll be right there behind you and run the place for you.’”
After a successful half-season of action and an encouraging first month of the 2012 campaign, Jason and Kristin are looking forward to the arrival of the WoO LMS. It’s the biggest event of their short tenure, a blockbuster holiday-weekend show that can go a long way toward putting the track back on the map.
“Jason and I are super excited about the World of Outlaws coming in,” said Kristin. “We’re Late Model people, and we like driving Late Models, so having the World of Outlaws come to our track is a real big deal for us. We hope it’s a great race and everybody enjoys themselves.”
Frank hopes he has a fun visit to Wayne County. He’s certainly ready for his return to the track.
“I did talk to some guys who ran there (this year),” said Frank. “A couple of my customers have run there, and Russ King (the 2009 WoO LMS Rookie of the Year) won a race there a few weeks ago (the track’s season opener). They said you can pass, and that’s all that matters. As long as your car’s good, you can get to the front.”
Wayne County’s WoO LMS card on May 25 – the tour’s first stop in Ohio since late-July 2010 – will also include the track’s open-wheel Modified division.
Pit gates are scheduled to open at 3 p.m. and the front gates will be unlocked at 4 p.m. Hot laps are tentatively set to commence at 6:30 p.m., followed by Ohlins Shocks Time Trials and then racing at 7:45 p.m.
General admission is $25, with children 12-and-under admitted free of charge. Pit passes will cost $40.
Pre-sale tickets are still available for the discounted price of $22. Call the speedway office at 330-465-2365 for more information.
Additional details on Wayne County Speedway are available by logging on to www.waynecountyspeedway.com or calling 330-465-2365 or 330-465-2258.
Wayne County Speedway is located nine miles east of Wooster, Ohio, and 15 miles west of Massillon, on Carr Road one mile north of U.S. Route 30.
The Wayne County event kicks off a Memorial Day weekend tripleheader for the WoO LMS, which also visits Tyler County Speedway in Middlebourne, W.Va., for the $25,000-to-win ‘Jackpot 100’ on Sat., May 26, and I-77 Raceway Park in Ripley, W.Va., on Sun., May 27.
For more information on the WoO LMS, visit www.worldofoutlaws.com.
Fans can also follow the WoO LMS on Twitter at Twitter.com/WoOLateModels and Facebook at Facebook.com/WorldofOutlaws .
The World of Outlaws Late Model Series is brought to fans across the country by many important sponsors and partners, including Arizona Sport Shirts (Official Apparel Company), Armor All (Official Car Care Products), Gravely Tractors (Official Lawn Equipment), Hoosier Racing Tires (Official Racing Tires), STP (Official Fuel Treatment), Vicci (Official Uniform), VP Racing Fuel (Official Racing Fuel), DirtonDirt.com (Hard Charger Award) and McCarthy's One Hour Heating & Air Conditioning (Raye Vest Memorial Pill Draw Award); in addition to contingency sponsors Butlerbuilt, Cometic Gaskets, Comp Cams, Dominator Race Products, Eibach Springs, JE Pistons, Klotz Synthetic Lubricants, MSD Ignition, Ohlins Shocks, QuarterMaster, Roush Yates Performance Parts, Superflow Dynos, Wix Filter, Wrisco Aluminum and XS Power Racing Batteries; along with manufacturer sponsors Integra Shocks, GRT Chassis, Jake’s Carts, Longacre, Racing Electronics, Rocket Chassis, TNT Rescue, and Warrior Chassis.
Orrville, Ohio (May 11, 2012) Under beautiful skies the packed grandstands at NAPA AUTO PARTS Wayne County Speedway race fans were treated to an exciting night of racing one that feature slide jobs, door to door and last corner passes for the win. “Our fans were treated to a show tonight” stated General Manager Jason Flory after the races. “If that sprint feature didn’t get you excited as a race fan then nothing will; I am a late model guy but that Sprint race was exciting” Flory continued.
In the Lias Tire Super Late Models Shane McLoughlin and Warren Pennsylvania’s Ron Davies brought the field to the green flag. McLoughlin jumped ahead of Davies to take the early lead. On lap three Davies ran the middle groove to sling shot around McLoughlin to take the lead. A tight battle ensued for the second position as Millersburg, Ohio’s Keith Berner pulled along McLoughlin trying to the second position away. As Davies began to stretch his lead, Berner continued to put pressure on McLoughlin as he they rode side by side for several laps. With Davies out front and McLoughlin in second on lap fifteen Berner again started peeking on the outside of McLoughlin for second place. McLoughlin keep his cool and held steady and kept Berner at bay. With a large lead Davies caught the back markers which allowed McLoughlin and Berner to close up on the leader. Davies kept the blistering pace and took the checker flag ahead of McLoughlin, Berner, seventh starting Corey Conley and George Lee. Markham, McLoughlin and Davies won heats and Mark Gardiner won the B-Main.
Orrville, Ohio (May 5, 2012) Due to a persistent rain NAPA AUTO PARTS Wayne County Speedway officials were forced to cancel Friday May 4th races. 
Orrville, Ohio (April 27, 2012) Under sunny and cool conditions officials at NAPA AUTO PARTS Wayne County Speedway swung open the gates for the second edition of 2012 racing season. Fans were treated to some door handle to door handle racing in all divisions. Orrville Surplus sponsored the evening’s action. “The racing tonight was real fast. These cars weren’t far off the track record.” stated General Manager Jason Flory. “The track was tacky the whole night and the racing was really good” Flory continued.
Orrville, Ohio (April 20, 2012) Exciting racing was the theme of the night for Malcuit Tavern night. The packed grandstands were treated to great door handle to door handle dirt slinging action in all divisions.
In the Lias Tire Super Late Models Ryan Markham and Russ King led the field down to the green flag. King used the outside lane to slip around Markham to take the early lead. In the early stages King stretched his lead over Markham but the eyes were on Dave Hornikle as he passed Shane McLoughlin for third and began a full court press on Markham for second. The night took a disappointing turn for Hornikle as he spun while running third. The racing resumed and King flexed his muscles and stretched his lead over Markham. On lap 10 the battle for second has hot and heavy as Cory Conley pressured Markham. Conley used the high side to pull next to Markham but couldn’t complete the pass. On lap sixteen Conley crossed over and slipped under Markham to race door handle to door handle. Conley took the narrow advantage over Markham for second but Markham didn’t give up and fought back on the high side to pressure Conley for the position. King was running in the next area code but the battle for second was still in progress. On lap twenty three Markham who never gave up slipped past Conley but like the intense battle Conley wasn’t giving up easy. George Lee motored around McLoughlin to take fourth position on lap twenty two. King took the checkered flag ahead of Markham, Conley, Lee, McLoughlin, Drown and Devin Moran. King, Donnie Moran and Hornilke won heat races while Brad Malcuit won the B-Main.
In the Bremenour Electric Modifieds Norm Aronhalt took the early lead ahead of Mark Dickson, Kevin Morehouse, Travis Dickson, Deana Groves and Bobby Kitchen. Aronhalt held the lead but M.Dickson was plastered to his bumper waiting for a slip by Aronhalt. Quitely Kitchen had worked his way up to the fourth position at the half way point. The caution flew on lap sixteen for eighth place Jimmy Smith who attempted a harrowing maneuver between Alan Dellinger and a lapped car. Smith lost control as he attempted to hit the closing gap. Under caution Aronhalt took it pit side retiring for the evening with mechanical troubles and handing the lead over to M.Dickson. On lap eighteen Kitchen pulled alongside M.Dickson and took the lead by a nose. Kitchen took the win ahead of M.Dickson, Travis Dickson, Alan Dellinger and Groves. Kevin Morehouse, M.Dickson and Aronhalt were the heat race winners and Eric Singhaus was credited with the B-Main win.
In the Thrifty Discount Mufflers Jeremy Lynch and Todd Gallion led the field to the green flag. Lynch took the lead just ahead of Gallion, Brandon Gardner and Gary Hoopingarner. Lynch held the lead but he had his hands full by lap seven Gardner was putting pressure by peeking to the outside. On lap nine Lynch couldn’t hold Gardner off and they raced side by side for several laps. On lap thirteen Gardner took the lead and wouldn’t look back. He was followed to the checkers by Lynch, Hoopingarner, Justin Patterson, Brandon Craver and Josh Miller. Gary McGregor and Lynch won heats. 
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