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I heard that starting today(Monday) the concession stand up on the hill is going to be demolished and then re-built. I guess we will see...
Spiker wasn't joking around... it sounds like he is definately taking the new job very seriously. I have a few questions for some of the "old timers" or anyone that knows. I found some photos from 1999 taken by photographer Steve Hardin... http://www.stevehardin.com/htm/lincolnpark.htm Viewing the photos got me thinking and I wondered if some of you could share a little history about the track. Was Buck Arnold the owner at LPS before the Farrar's had it? Was he the guy that built the concrete grandstands? Does anyone have old photos of the LPS before 1999 or even before the concrete grandstands were built?? Does anyone have old race results for LPS? |
i may have the past champions...it will be lat tonite before i can get em
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What some may fail to remember is that LPS was once viewed as one of the premier weekly track for sprint cars (as opposed to wing sprint cars) in the nation - and it was a different world - Gas City was shuttered - Bloomington ran wings. I have track champions as well.
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Yes, I remember the when the place packed... I grew up in Putnamville... I remember sneaking through a fence at the southwest corner of the 'old' pits (you know where all the old tires were piled up) and walking through a couple times.... it was always a packed house.
Please share the past champions. I know my good friend Brian Hayden was sprint car champion in 1996 and I believe rookie of the year in 1990... with Bill Rose being the RotY in 1989 The ROTY dates could be wrong. As for what I heard... I am going to stop be the track today a see for myself what is being done.:6: |
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I worked for The Farrar's at the track from 1987 to 1991 along with Wallsracing,Shortbus and Tommy Sanders was the Chief Starter there were great races Bob Kinser,Chuck Amati,Dave Darland,Greg Stabb and many others Them were some good times
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Track Champions 1980 - Ron Dorsett 1981 - Bob Kinser 1982 - Van Gurley 1983 - Bob Kinser 1984 - Jeff Donelson 1985 - Bob Kinser 1986 - Bob Kinser 1987 - Bob Kinser 1988 - Mike Helm 1989 - Bob Kinser 1990 - Dave Darland 1991 - Dave Darland 1992 - Bob Kinser 1993 - Kevin Thomas 1994 – 1995 – 1996 – 1997 – 1998 – 1999 – 2000 - 2001 - Eric Burns 2002 – 2003 - Justin Marvel 2004 - 1980 Lincoln Park Speedway Final Points 1 – Ron Dorsett 2 – Ricky Hood 3 – Bob Kinser 4 – Alan Barr 5 – Andy Hillenburg 6 – Bob Christian 7 – Larry Goad 8 – Larry Martin 9 – Mike Johnson 10 – Ed Angle 1981 Lincoln Park Speedway Final Points 1 – Bob Kinser 2 – Kelly Kinser 3 – Chuck Amati 4 – Randy Kinser 5 – Ricky Hood 6 – Ron Dorsett 7 – Alan Barr 8 – Mike Johnson 9 – Ron Shuman 10 – Bobby Black 1993 Lincoln Park Speedway Feature Winners 05/01 – Bob Kinser 05/08 – Bob Kinser 05/15 – Dave Darland 05/22 – Kevin Thomas 05/29 – Bob Kinser 06/05 – Kevin Thomas 06/12 – Dave Darland 06/19 – Kevin Thomas 06/26 – Bob Kinser – Mid-Season Championship 07/03 – Bob Kinser 07/10 – Kent Christian 07/17 – Kevin Thomas – Putnamville Clash 07/24 – Dave Darland 07/31 – Kelly Kinser [ASCOC] 08/07 – Dave Darland 08/14 – Bob Kinser 08/21 – Kevin Thomas 08/28 – Joey Saldana [ASCOC] 09/04 – Bob Kinser 1993 Final Points 1 – Kevin Thomas 541 2 – Bob Kinser 526 3 – Kent Christian 428 4 – Tony Jarrett 387 5 – Dave Darland 377 6 – Brian Hayden 375 7 – Tony Ploughe 308 8 – Brad Marvel 273 9 – Troy Link 226 10 – Nick Adams 215 10 – Bryan Ruble 215 2000 Lincoln Park Speedway Final Points 1- Eric Burns 304 2- Brian Hayden 276 3- Chris Lafollette 223 4- Kevin Thomas 191 5- Kenny Carmichael 171 6- Gregg Dillion 171 7- A.J. Anderson 168 8- Rick Hayden 159 9- Eric Shivley 133 10- Al Thomas 60 2001 Lincoln Park Speedway Feature Winners April 28 – Brian Hayden / 25L May 5 – Eric Shivley / 25L May 12 – Jon Stanbrough / 25L May 19 – Wil Newlin [360’s] / June 2 – Rain Out – June 9 – Jon Stanbrough / 25L June 16 – Jon Stanbrough / 25L – K.I.S.S. $2,500 June 23 – Eric Shivley / 25L June 30 – Kevin Thomas / 25L July 7 – Jon Stanbrough / July 14 – A.J. Anderson / July 21 – Jon Stanbrough / 30L – USAC $4,000 August 11 – August 18 – Rain Out - NAMARS August 25 – September 8 – Rain Out September 15 – 2002 Lincoln Park Speedway Final Points 1-Kent Christian 2- Brian Hayden 3- Billy Puterbaugh 4- Jon Stanbrough 5- Justin Marvel 6- Eric Shivley 7- Eric Roberts 8- Jimmy Laser 9- Ken Lacey 10- Rick Hayden 2003 Lincoln Park Speedway Feature Winners April 26- Jon Stanbrough / 25L May 3- Justin Marvel / 25L May 10- Rain Out May 17- Brandon Petty / 25L May 24 – Justin Marvel / 25L May 31- Rain Out June 7- Justin Marvel June 14 – Derek Scheffel June 21- Wil Newlin June 28- Jon Stanbrough 25L / KISS $2500 July 5- July 12- Derek Davidson July 19- Jay Drake 30L / USAC Aug 9- Dickie Gaines Aug 16- / Clash $2500 Aug 23- Aug 30- Sept 6- Sept 13- Jimmy Laser |
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83 Billy Marvel Jr Passed ( I think the only person to do so)
94 Brad Marvel ( might be the only father & Son Champ) 98 Robbie Rice 99 Chris LaFalliot ( check spelling) |
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Didn't Auggie O'Bannon(spl) have a track championship in the mid '90's?
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I stopped by the track... building is not being demolished... from what I saw, both restrooms have been cleaned and painted... they smell better. Definately better. The concession area is being given a major cleaning and looks like there getting ready to paint. Eric Shively won a championship or two? Not sure of the years. |
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Auggie might have been 94 Running for John Davis I think
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1998 - Robbie Rice 1999 - Chris LaFollette 2000 - Eric Burns 2001 - Eric Shively Burns was 2000, not 2001. |
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Track Records as of 1992
Sprint Cars Brad Marvel-13.055sec 86.174mph July 22, 1989 Modifieds Larry Taylor-14.326sec 78.529mph July 27, 1991 Thunder Cars Steve Blair-16.272sec 69.173mph May 20,1989 ---------- Post added at 12:49 PM ---------- Previous post was at 12:40 PM ---------- Other Track Records as of 1992 Winged Sprints Tray House-12.268sec:18: 91.702mph July 26,1989 USAC Sprints:28: Ron Shuman-12.594sec 89.328mph May 4, 1985 WoO Winged Sprints Dave Blaney-12.417sec 90.602mph May 14, 1988 AMSA Mini Sprints Jimmy Neely-14.324sec 78.540 mph July 27, 1991 USAC Late Models:28: Jack Boggs-13.865sec 81.140mph August 18, 1985 Late Models Ray Godsey-13.664sec 82.333mph July 16, 1985 |
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1990 Lincoln Park Speedway Final Points Standings:
1. Dave Darland 7640 2. Bob Kinser 6410 3. Joe Roush 3720 4. Kevin Thomas 3645 5. Tony Elliott 3260 6. Tim Bookmiller 3220 7. Brad Marvel 2590 8. Bill Rose 1865 9. Jim Whiteside 1730 10. Mike Helm 1565 11. Phil Hedges 1465 12. Tony Metzinger 1365 13. Kent Christian 1220 14. Scott Fisher 1155 15. Jon Stanbrough 1000 16. Troy Link 910 17. Brian Hayden (R) 800 18. Jamie Matthews 630 19. Billy Throckmorton 525 20. Andy Ferguson (R) 460 21. Brian Taulman (R) 305 22. Bill Teters 295 23. Bob Petty (R) 235 24. Paul Bumgardner (R) 190 25. Bob Maesch 145 1990 Rookie of the Year: Brian Hayden 1990 Most Improved Driver: Phil Hedges 1990 Sportsmanship Award: Tony Metzinger 1990 Perserverance Award: Brian Taulman 100% attendance at all races: Dave Darland, Bob Kinser, Joe Roush, Jim Whiteside, Brian Hayden, Andy Ferguson, Brian Taulman 1990 Feature Wins: Dave Darland 4 Bob Kinser 3 Tony Elliott 2 Phil Hedges 1 Kevin Thomas 1 |
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Yes Augie was a track champion - as was Kent Christian (02) Shively (01) and Bobby Stines (04) Kenny Charmichael (05 & 06) Eric Burns (00) J Marvel 03
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1992 Lincoln Park Speedway Final Points Standings
1. Bob Kinser 392 2. Kevin Thomas 351 3. Dave Darland 341 4. Joe Roush 301 5. Jim Whiteside 259 6. Ray Morgan 239 7. Jon Stanbrough 229 8. Brad Marvel 228 9. Bill Rose 228 10. Allan Barr 227 1992 100% Attendence: Bob Kinser, Jim Whiteside, Dave Peperak, Derek Davidson 1992 Rookie of the Year: Derek Davidson 1992 Hard Luck Award: Brian Hayden 1992 Most Improved Driver: Nick Adams 1992 Perserverance: Brian Taulman 1992 Feature Wins: 5/2 Kevin Thomas 5/9 Dave Darland 5/16 Bob Kinser 6/6 Bob Kinser 6/13 Dave Darland 6/13 Kevin Thomas 6/20 Dave Darland 6/27 Bill Rose 7/4 Dave Darland 7/18 Dave Darland 8/1 Kevin Thomas 8/8 Bob Kinser 8/15 Tray House 8/22 Joey Saldana (All-Stars) 8/29 Dave Darland 9/5 Kevin Thomas 9/13 Gary Fisher ---------- Post added at 02:07 PM ---------- Previous post was at 02:00 PM ---------- Lincoln Park Speedway Rookie of the Year: 1981 - Kelly Kinser 1982 1983 - Mark Kinser 1984 - Paul Huntington 1985 - Larry Bland 1986 - 1987 - Mike Mann 1988 - Nick Adams 1989 - Bill Rose 1990 - Brian Hayden 1991 - Tom Black & Bub Dutton 1992 - Derek Davidson 1993 - 1994 - 1995 - 1996 - 1997 - Justin Marvel, Jerry Miller, Jr. & Kevin Miller 1998 - Jason Knoke 1999 - Eric Shively & Gregg Dillion 2000 - Lance Hayden 2001 - 2002 - 2003 - 2004 - 2005 - 2006 - 2007 - 2008 - |
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I have been corrected by hayden... he won the track championship in 1995 and Augie won it in 96.
1980 - Ron Dorsett 1981 - Bob Kinser 1982 - Van Gurley 1983 - Bob Kinser 1984 - Jeff Donelson 1985 - Bob Kinser 1986 - Bob Kinser 1987 - Bob Kinser 1988 - Mike Helm 1989 - Bob Kinser 1990 - Dave Darland 1991 - Dave Darland 1992 - Bob Kinser 1993 - Kevin Thomas 1994 – Brad Marvel 1995 – Brian Hayden 1996 – Auggie O'bannion ??? 1997 – Brad Fox 1998 – Robbie Rice 1999 – Chris LaFollette 2000 - Eric Burns 2001 - Eric Shively 2002 – Kent Christian 2003 - Justin Marvel 2004 - Bobby Stines 2005- Kenny Carmichael 2006- Kenny Carmichael |
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Bill (or anyone else)do you have the number of features my dad won or a listing of the finishes in 1982? That was a great year for us..
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No... but I've have someone bringing me some old programs for the track. maybe it will be in there... I will be posting some of the information when I get it.
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1997 Lincoln Park Speedway Points Standings
1. Brad Fox 376 2. Brian Hayden 335 3. Kent Christian 315 4. Troy Link 299 5. Bill Rose 259 6. Wil Newlin 222 7. Joe Roush 213 8. Jerry Miller, Jr. 198 9. Dave Peperak 163 10. Nick Adams 160 1997 100% Attendance: Rick Hayden 1997 LPS First Time Feature Winners: Troy Link, Wil Newlin, Joey Kerr 1997 Most Improved Driver: Rick Hayden & Troy Link 1997 Rookie of the Year: Justin Marvel, Jerry Miller, Jr., & Kevin Miller 1997 Most Popular Driver: Nick Adams 1997 LPS Feature Winners: Kevin Thomas, Dave Darland, Jack Hewitt, Brian Hayden, Troy Link, Bill Rose, Wil Newlin, Derek Davidson, Joey Kerr, Brad Fox ---------- Post added at 05:10 PM ---------- Previous post was at 05:03 PM ---------- 1998 Lincoln Park Speedway Points Standings: 1. Robbie Rice 469 2. Troy Link 424 3. Brandon Petty 416 4. Brad Fox 354 5. Kent Christian 273 6. Wil Newlin 269 7. Kevin Miller 257 8. Bill Rose 210 9. Justin Marvel 193 10. Rick Hayden 192 1998 100% Attendance: Robbie Rice, Troy Link, Brandon Petty, Rick Hayden 1998 First Time LPS Feature Winner: Joe Roush 1998 Most Improved Driver: Brandon Petty 1998 Rookie of the Year: Jason Knoke 1998 Most Popular Driver: Nick Adams 1998 LPS Feature Winners: Tony Elliott 3 Dave Darland 3 Brad Fox 3 Robbie Rice 3 Brian Hayden 1 Kevin Thomas 1 Joe Roush 1 |
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I've only been taking photos there for about six years, but this thread made me go back and check out some of the old photos. Pretty cool seeing who was driving what cars back in 2004 and the late model show from 2003. In 2004, I've got one of Bryan Clauson's first sprint car wins I think. Anyone who wants to check some of them out they are at: www.careyfoxphotos.smugmug.com
My uncle, Bob Butler used to be a photographer there a long time ago, I'd love to find some of his old photos back when they ran twice a weekend. Great post!! Carey Fox |
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Brian's 1995 title at LPS was historically important because it impacted another driver - and ultimately changed racing history. Anybody remember how?
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Pat... the person you are referring to is Tony Stewart. The short version of the story is... Kent Christian qualified Brian's sprint car and put it in the show at Putnamville... Brian was driving a silver crown car at Indiana State Fairgrounds... Stewart crashed Glen Niebel's car and Brian gave up his ride to Stewart because the silver crown race was running late and he needed to get back to putnamville to win the championship.
Stewart later went on to win the Silver Crown championship by 2 pts.... and with that he won the USAC triple crown Am I correct??? :2: |
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How old was Dave Darland in the eairly 90's the looked like he was a strong force then as he is 20 years later??
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That's right Bill - Brian and Brad Marvel (Kent may have been in the mix as well) were locked in battle for the title (this again shows how big this was) Brian gave up the seat in Steve Stapp's Silver Crown car and Stewart was just tremendous (remember he was the 1994 midget champ - but it wasn't like he was a household name). I happened to be sitting by Pancho Carter and he was amazed by Tony's run forward as well - these points proved to be very critical because of the narrow margin Tony won the Silver Crown title (and hence, the Triple Crown) by after the remarkable and stunning turn of events that happened at the finale at Sacramento. Funny story - I flew to Sacramento with Dick Jordan - he had invented this board game which we played - I can't adequately describe it but the winner of the game was "Tony Stewart". I stuck that piece of paper in my pocket and afterwards I found it - so I placed it in the race program where it rests to this day.
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The results of the 2nd Annual Indiana Five Crown Nationals and article.
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Dave will be 43 in September -- he has been one of the greats on and off the track for a long time.
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Yes he has Mr. Sullivan a friend and i went to his trailer last night and he still had his head held high after all the problems he had last night. shook our hand and told us thanx for coming out he is Awesome!!
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Brian just walked in.. he told me he was driving Dave Lafevre's silver crown car and that the motor blew up while Stewart was driving it... That race earned him enough points that we was able to go on and win the championship by a couple points.
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1999 Lincoln Park Speedway Points Standings:
1. Chris Lafollette 429 2. Justin Marvel 410 3. Nick Adams 374 4. A.J. Anderson 346 5. Brad Fox 334 6. Levi Jones 235 7. Eric Burns 213 8. Eric Shively 197 9. Gregg Dillion 158 10. Jon Stanbrough 148 1999 100% Attendance: Chris Lafollette 1999 First Time LPS Feature Winners: Jay Drake, Ande Possman, Mark Clark, Rusty McClure, A.J. Anderson, Aaron Mosley 1999 Rookie of the Year: Eric Shively & Gregg Dillion 1999 Most Popular Driver: Eric Shively 1999 LPS Feature Winners: Tony Elliott 2 Brad Fox 2 Justin Marvel 2 Dave Darland 1 Jay Drake 1 Bill Rose 1 Kevin Thomas 1 Brian Hayden 1 Aaron Mosley 1 Ande Possman 1 Derek Davidson 1 Mark Clark 1 Rusty McClure 1 A.J. Anderson 1 Nick Adams 1 Chris Lafollette 1 Kevin Briscoe 1 ---------- Post added at 06:32 PM ---------- Previous post was at 06:16 PM ---------- 2000 Lincoln Park Speedway Points Standings: 1. Eric Burns 304 2. Brian Hayden 276 3. Chris Lafollette 223 4. Kevin Thomas 191 5. Kenny Carmichael 171 6. Gregg Dillion 171 7. A.J. Anderson 168 8. Gregg Dillion 159 9. Eric Shively 133 10. Al Thomas 60 2000 100% Attendance: Eric Burns, Brian Hayden, Gregg Dillion, Rick Hayden 2000 LPS First Time Feature Winners: Eric Shively, J.J. Yeley, Kevin Miller, Mike Mann 2000 Rookie of the Year: Lance Hayden 2000 Most Improved Driver: Rick Hayden 2000 LPS Feature Winners: 4/29 Brian Hayden 5/6 Kevin Briscoe 5/13 J.J. Yeley (THAT Classic) 5/27 Brian Hayden 6/3 Mike Mann (Putnamville Clash) 7/1 Kevin Miller 7/8 Chris Lafollette 7/15 Brian Hayden 7/22 Brian Gerster (USAC Regional Midgets) 7/29 Jay Drake (USAC Sprints-Indiana Sprintweek) 8/12 Kevin Thomas 8/19 Tony Elliott (Sprints-NAMARS 5-Crown) 8/19 Jay Drake (Midgets-NAMARS 5-Crown) 8/26 Eric Shively 9/1 A.J. Felker (USAC Regional Midgets) 9/2 Jay Drake (Midgets-Hut 100) 9/2 Jay Drake (Sprints) 9/9 Jason Statler (Wing Sprints) 9/30 Justin Marvel |
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Dave's car -- I had it in my mind it was Steve's -- because of Pancho -
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Sprint car champion:1990 Dave Darland, Sprint car rookie of the year:1990 Brain Hayden, Modified champion:1990 Dan McCullough, Modified rookie of the year:1990 Kenny Carmichael, Thunder car champion:1990 James Shoulders, Thunder car rookie of the year:1990 Bill Eubank.
Sprint car champion:1991 Dave Darland, Sprint car rookie of the year:1991 Tom Black and Bub Dutton, Modified champion:1991 Don Shoulders, Modified rookie of the year:1991 James Shoulders, Thunder car champion:1991 Steve Blair, Thunder car rookie of the year: Bob Franklin jr. Sprint car champion:1992 Bob Kinser, Sprint car rookie of the year:1992 Derek Davidson, Modified champion:1992 Don Shoulders, Modidied rookie of the year:1992 Spanky Shoulders, Thunder car champion:1992 Joe Holtsclaw, Thunder car rookie of the year:1992 Terry Franklin. Sprint car champion:1993 Kevin Thomas, Sprint car rookie of the year:1993 Russ Freeland, modified champion:1993 Paul Bumgardner, Modified rookie of the year:1993 Randy Adams, Thunder car champion:1993 Bob Franklin jr. Thunder car rookie of the year:1993 Mike Windell. Sprint car champion:1994 Brad Marvel, Sprint car rookie of the year:1994 Chris LaFollette and Robbie Rice, Modified champion:1994 Dan McCullough, Modified rookie of the year:1994 Kevin Miller, Thunder car champion:1994 David Monson, thunder car rookie of the year:1994 Tom Plotz. Sprint car chanpion:1995 Brian Hayden, Sprint car rookie of the year:1995 Billy Puterbaugh, Modified champion:1995 Larry Taylor, modified rookie of the year;1995 al Woodall, Thunder car champion:1995 Tom Plotz, Thunder car rookie of the year:1995 John Cooper, Thunder trucks champion:1995 A.J. Smith. Sprint car champion:1996 Jeff (Auggie) O'Banion, Sprint car rookie of the year:1996 Jason Robbins, Modified champion:1996 Tom Russell, modified rookie of the year:1996 Bill Leatherman and Tom Bixler, Thunder car champion:1996 Bob Franklin jr. Thunder car rookie of the year:1996 Juan Grino. Sprint car champion:1997 Brad Fox, Sprint car rookie of the year:1997 Justin Marvel,Jerry Miller,Kevin Miller. Modified champion:1997 Dan McCullough. Modified rookie of the year:1997 Bob Pitzer, Larry Raines. Thunder car champion:1997 Steve Blair. Thunder car rookie of the year:1997 Bill Newgent. Sprint car champion:1998 Robbie Rice. Sprint car rookie of the year:1998 Jason Knoke. Modified champion:1998 Dan McCullough. Modified rookie of the year:1998 Ritchie Hawkins.Super thunder car champion:1998 Steve Blair. Super thunder car rookie of the year:1998 Aaron Demaree, Don Haase. Thunder car champion:1998 Curt Leonard. Thunder car rookie of the year:1998 Gregg Riser. Sprint car champion:1999 Chris Lafollette. Sprint car rookie of the year:1999 Eric Shively, Gregg Dillion. Modified champion:1999 Tom Bixler jr. Modified rookie of the year:1999 Karl Roethemeier. Sportsman champion :1999 Paul Bumgardner. Sportsman champion rookie of the year:1999 David Wiggam. Thunder car champion:1999 Kevin Kemp. Thunder car rookie of the year: 1999 Derrall Smallwood, Ben Williams. Sprint car champion:2000 Eric Burns. Sprint car rookie of the year:2000 Lance Hayden. Modified champion:2000 Richie Lex. Modified rookie of the year:2000 Jay Scott. ProStock Champion:2000 David Bumgardner. ProStock rookie of the year:2000 Michael Conner. Sprint car champion:2001 Eric Shively. Sprint car rookie of the year:2001 Mike Hagemier. Modified champion:2001 Paul Bumgardner. Modified rookie of the year:2001 Jay Scott. ProStock champion:2001 Bruce Stantz. Prostock rookie of the year:2001 Zack Carney. Sprint car champion:2002 Kent Christian. Modified champion:2002 Ray Humphrey. Modified rookie of the year:2002 Chris Kerl, Lonnie Cassidy. ProStock Champion:2002 Curt Leonard. ProStock rookie of the year:2002 Jay Myers. Sprint car champion:2003 Justin Marvel. Modified champion:2003 Craig Conyer. ProStock champion:2003 Jeff Bell. Sprint car champion:2004 Bobby Stines. Modified champion:2004 Craig Conyer. Super Stock champion:2004 Doug McCullough. Bomber champion:2004 Lloyd Walls. Sprint car champion:2005 Kenny Carmichael sr. modified champion:2005 Paul Bumgardner. Super stock champion:2005 Kenny Carmichael sr. Bonber champion:2005 Lloyd Walls. Sprint car champion:2006 Kenny Carmichael sr. Modified champion: 2006 Paul Bumgardner. Super stock champion:2006 Kenny Carmichael sr. Bomber champion:2006 Ritchie Hawkins. Sprint car champion:2007 Billy Puterbaugh. Modified champion:2007 Paul Bumgardner. Super stock campion:2007 Kenny Carmichael jr. Bomber champion:2007 Lloyd Walls. Sprint car champion:2008 Billy Puterbaugh. Modified champion:2008 Paul Bumgardner. Super stock: 2008 Kenny Carmichael jr. Bomber champion:2008 C.J. Bryan. ---------- Post added at 12:19 PM ---------- Previous post was at 12:16 PM ---------- TRACK HISTORY 1969-1972 Kenny Farrand built and owned Lincoln Park as a quarter mile facility. 1973 Buck Arnold purchased the speedway and ran the race track through 1980. 1981 Mike and V. Farrar purchased LPS from Mr. Arnold and formed the facility basically into what is recognized by the fans when they come in today. The Farrar's ran LPS through the 1996 race season. 1997 Lincoln Park Speedway was purchased by Bill and Marlene Hopton of Terre Haute, Indiana. Over the years many changes have taken place, as well as many types of races and events. For example, in 1977 and 1978 former owner Buck Arnold built the concrete grandstands on the west side of the facility. From 1973-1978 races were run on Fridays and Sundays, with Non- Wing Sprints, Limited Late Models, Thunder Cars, and Late Models racing. In 1982 the Farrar's expanded the corner's by 20 ft. and increased the overall length to a 5/16ths mile track. In 1983 the Friday/Sunday racing schedule was changed to Friday/Saturday. 1986 was the last year for 2 nights with Saturday night becoming the regular weekly race night in 1987, except for special events. In 1984 figure 8's were run on Sunday evenings, and also in 1984 John Andretti won his first Sprint Car race of his career at any track. In 1985 a Late Model vs. Sprint Car Challenge was run with Bob Kinser (Sprint Car) winning over Charlie Sentman (LM). Also in 1980's LPS hosted Tractor Pulls and Spectator races. In 1987 Dave Darland won the Putnamville Clash in a borrowed car and uniform. 1987 also saw the introduction of the Modifieds replacing the Sportsman Class. Lincoln Park continued to support Non- Wing Sprint Car racing even as the trend was to go to the Winged- Sprints in the early 1990's. In 1991 Dave Darland won his 2nd straight Sprint Car Title, winning 9 of 16 events, (57%), Dirt Track Racing Workshop also started in 1991, . In 1992 the pit area was expanded, and Bob Kinser won his 7th Sprint Car title at the age of 61. 1993 found LPS completing a full season with no rain outs, and the parking area was expanded to handle continued large counts of cars and fans. In 1995 the pits and backstretch grandstands were added, bringing LPS to todays conditions. Since 1997 LPS has rejoined Indiana Sprint Week, a popular Indiana based week of nothing but great Non-Wing Sprint Car action in July of each year. USAC has come back to sanction many great events for Sprints and Midgets. In 1988, the Hut Hundred was conducted as LPS and Rich Vogler won for the 8th time, (a record). In 2000 the Annual 100 lapper returns to Lincoln Park for the Annual USAC Midget classic. As we race into the 2000 season, we find that Lincoln Park is still committed to racing Non-Wing Sprints on a regular weekly program along with the UMP Modifieds in 2000, to join our new class of Pro Stocks. Great Facility the we've come to love, along with the great competition that we've come to expect every Saturday night in three racing divisions. July 3 2009 Joe Spiker took over the track on a lease/purchase deal.IM NOT EVEN GETTING INTO THE EARLY 2000 YEARS YOU ALL KNOW WHAT HAPPENED |
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Hey historian Walls what was the Name of the Big old Boy who parked cars in the old Pit area if you get this one right I will proclaim you the God of Wisdom for L.P.S. :5:
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wasnt it clyde...they were the stars from the movie deliverence
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that was the real skinny one on the hill Clyde Earl Kiefer but the big old boy out by the Pits was Big John Floyd you were still in the right bunch I give you a half point.
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yeah the old man smoked a big ole cigar
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1982 Track Champions
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Look at how many races were ran at LPS during 1983... I don't remember the races but I sure remember the sound every Saturday and Sunday night.
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