9/9/2024
Iron-Man Late Model Series
Ike Moler Memorial Goes Next for the Valvoline American Late Model Iron-Man Series Fueled by VP Racing Fuels at MRP Raceway Park Friday September 13
SOMERSET, KENTUCKY (September 9, 2024)- The Valvoline American Late Model Iron-Man Series Fueled by VP Racing Fuels is set to make its final visit of the season to MRP Raceway Park in Williamsburg, OH on Friday September 13 for the track’s 17th Annual Ike Moler Memorial, with the event paying $5,000 to win and $500 to start.
The Valvoline American Late Model Iron-Man Series Fueled by VP Racing Fuels will be at MRP Raceway Park on Friday September 13 for the 17th Annual Ike Moler Memorial and will be featured in a full program of Todd Steel Buildings “Building Speed” Hot Laps, E-Z-GO Time Trials presented by Brucebilt Performance Parts, Heat, STAKT Products B-Mains, and the 40-lap, $5,000 to win/$500 to start 17th Annual Ike Moler Memorial Valvoline A-Main event. Other divisions in competition at MRP Raceway Park for the Ike Moler Memorial on Friday September 13 will be the track’s Sport Mods ($600 to win), Compacts ($400 to win), Legends ($300 to win), and Crown Vics ($200 to win).
Activities at MRP Raceway Park for the 17th Annual Ike Moler Memorial on Friday September 13 will see the pit area open at 4:00 p.m. and the general admission area will open at 5:00 p.m. The driver’s meeting will be at 6:30 p.m., with hot laps and time trials beginning at 7:00 p.m. Ticket prices at MRP Raceway Park for the 17th Annual Ike Moler Memorial on Friday September 13 in the general admission area will be $20 for adults, while a pit pass will be $40.
The Valvoline Late Model Iron-Man Series Fueled by VP Racing Fuels will sanction the Super Late Model portion of the event and the tire rule will be as follows: Fronts/Left Rear: Hoosier NLMT 2 and Hoosier NLMT 3; Right Rear: Hoosier NLMT 2, NLMT 3, and Hoosier NLMT 4 (there is no limit on the number of tires used; the droop rule will be in effect, along with the Unified Dirt Late Model Car Construction rules). The entry fee for this event is $50 and transponders for timing/scoring will be available for rent at the track. Any driver that does not transfer from a B-Main will receive $75 tow money.
In the tour’s previous visits to MRP Raceway Park this season, Zack Dohm of Cross Lanes, WV would be victorious on June 14 over Josh Rice of Crittenden, KY, James Rice of Crittenden, KY, Cody Mahoney of Hanover, IN, and Rusty Schlenk of McClure, OH. Nick Hoffman of Mooresville, NC won the Dustbuster 40 back on July 19 over Josh Rice of Crittenden, KY, Jason Jameson of Lawrenceburg, IN, R.J. Conley of Wheelersburg, OH, and Devin Gilpin of Columbus, IN. Rod Conley of Wheelersburg, OH is the defending champion of the Ike Moler Memorial, winning the 2023 event over James Rice of Crittenden, KY, R.J. Conley of Wheelersburg, OH, Devin Gilpin of Columbus, IN, and Tyler Collins of North Vernon, IN.
MRP Raceway Park is located at 2059 Harker Waits Road in Williamsburg, OH 45176. For more information about MRP Raceway Park, visit the track’s webpage at www.mrpracewaypark.com or by liking MRP raceway park on Facebook.
For more information on the Valvoline American Late Model Iron-Man Series Fueled by VP Racing Fuels, phone series promoter Chris Tilley at (828) 361-5981 or by visiting the tour website at www.IMDIRT.net or by following American Late Model Iron-Man Series (@ironmandirt) on Twitter or by liking American Late Model Iron-Man Series on Facebook.
The Valvoline American Late Model Iron-Man Series Fueled by VP Racing Fuels would like to thank and recognize the following sponsors and marketing partners for their support of the 2024 racing season: Valvoline, VP Racing Fuels, Allgaier Performance, Allgaier Racing Shocks, Brucebilt Performance Parts, Deatherage Racing Opticians, DIRTcar Racing, DirtonDirt.com, Domination Race Cars, Earnhardt Technologies Group, E-Z-GO, FloRacing, Hoosier Racing Tire, Impact Race Gear, Jim and Nancy Viox, Keltner Contracting, Kentucky Clutch, KND Safety, MyRacePass, CNR Racing, Octane Custom Trailers, Racetrack Safety Initiative, SFP Performance Systems, STAKT Products, Swafford Signs, Todd Steel Buildings, XS Power Batteries, and Zerex by Valvoline.
Valvoline American Late Model Iron-Man Series Fueled by VP Racing Fuels Feature Purse (40 laps): 1. $5,000, 2. $2,500, 3. $2,000, 4. $1,600, 5. $1,400, 6. $1,200, 7. $1,000, 8. $800, 9. $700, 10. $600, 11. $500, 12. $500, 13. $500, 14. $500, 15. $500, 16. $500, 17. $500, 18. $500, 19. $500, 20. $500, 21. $500, 22. $500.
Previous Ike Moler Memorial Champions
2007-Jason Jameson-Lawrenceburg, IN
2008-Eddie Carrier, Jr.-Salt Rock, WV
2009-Mike Marlar-Winfield, TN
2010-Greg Johnson-Bedford, IN
2011-Jerry Rice-Verona, KY
2012-Steve Casebolt-Richmond, IN
2013-Jason Jaggers-Wyanet, IL
2014-Devin Moran-Dresden, OH
2015-Jason Jameson-Lawrenceburg, IN
2016-Brandon Sheppard-New Berlin, IL
2017-Jason Jameson-Lawrenceburg, IN
2018-Chad Stapleton-Edinburgh, IN
2019-Steve Casebolt-Richmond, IN
2020-Event Not Held
2021-Josh Rice-Verona, KY
2022-R.J. Conley-Wheelersburg, OH
2023-Rod Conley-Wheelersburg, OH
Valvoline American Late Model Iron-Man Series Fueled by VP Racing Fuels Point Standings (as of 9/1/24)
- Rusty Schlenk (McClure, OH)- 730
- Seth Daniels (Jackson, OH)- 639
- Ryan Missler (Bellevue, OH)- 607
- Devin Shiels (Britton, MI)- 568
- Rod Conley (Wheelersburg, OH)- 567
- Austin Lay (Walton, KY)- 484
- Rob Anderzack (Swanton, OH)- 465
- R.J. Conley (Wheelersburg, OH)- 447
- Gregg Haskell (Chatham, ONT. CAN)- 424
- Shane Bailey (Grayson, KY)- 408
- Billy Green (Walton, KY)- 366
- Dusty Moore (Swanton, OH)- 340
2024 Valvoline American Late Model Iron-Man Series Fueled by VP Racing Fuels Events:
May 24-Attica Raceway Park-Attica, OH-Rusty Schlenk (McClure, OH)
May 25-Oakshade Raceway-Wauseon, OH-Rusty Schlenk (McClure, OH)
June 1-Atomic Speedway-Waverly, OH-Hudson O’Neal (Martinsville, IN)
June 14-MRP Raceway Park-Williamsburg, OH-Zack Dohm (Cross Lanes, WV)
June 15-Mudlick Valley Raceway-Wallingford, KY-Josh Rice (Crittenden, KY)
July 6-Brownstown Speedway-Brownstown, IN-Devin Gilpin (Columbus, IN)
July 7-Tri-State Speedway-Haubstadt, IN-Tyler Erb (New Waverly, TX)
July 19-MRP Raceway Park-Williamsburg, OH-Nick Hoffman (Mooresville, NC)
July 20-Atomic Speedway-Waverly, OH-Nick Hoffman (Mooresville, NC)
August 10-Wayne County Speedway-Orrville, OH-Kyle Moore (Mansfield, OH)
August 24-Butler Motor Speedway-Butler, MI-Rusty Schlenk (McClure, OH)
August 30-Portsmouth Raceway Park-Portsmouth, OH-Daulton Wilson (Fayetteville, NC)
September 1-Eldora Speedway-Rossburg, OH-Garrett Alberson (Las Cruces, NM)
September 13-MRP Raceway Park-Williamsburg, OH-$5,000 to win
September 14-Lawrenceburg Speedway-Lawrenceburg, IN-$5,000 to win
September 21-Atomic Speedway-Waverly, OH-$5,000 to win
October 4-Mudlick Valley Raceway-Wallingford, KY-$5,000 to win
October 5-Mudlick Valley Raceway-Wallingford, KY-$10,000 to win
October 12-Richmond Raceway-Richmond, KY-$12,059 to win
About Valvoline™
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About VP Racing Fuels
From a single location with two employees in San Antonio, Texas, VP Racing Fuels has grown to over 300 employees with five company-owned and operated race fuel distribution points in Texas, Indiana, Delaware, and Tennessee, a regional office in southern California, and an international office in Berlin, Germany. Each of these distribution points maintains an inventory of VP Fuels available for immediate transport within a day’s drive to virtually any major racing event in North America. The result is that racers and sanctioning bodies can count on access to the availability of quality fuel. VP’s distribution network of over two thousand dealers around the world extends to Europe, Central and South America, the Middle East, Africa, Asia, and the Pacific Rim. VP Racing Fuels is now recognized by many as the world leader in race fuel technology, with a catalog of more than 80 fuel blends and a growing roster of VP-fueled champions across the entire spectrum of motorsports. The passion and dedication of VP’s development team to staying on the leading edge of technology is legendary. Most of VP’s employees are or have been racers in one form or another and are driven by the competitive will to win. Together, the VP Racing Fuels team intends to solidify its position as the true World Leader in Race Fuel Technology for years to come.