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Jon Henes in victory lane. (Todd Ridgeway Photo)

A first time visit to a new playground turned fun for Jon Henes as he became the first repeat winner on the tour in 2010. Henes took his No. 36 family owned Supermodified to the front, battled all challengers, and hung on to get his second seasons victory on the 2010 Midwest Supermodified Association (MSA) campaign. Those challengers drove hard and fast lap after lap gunning for the determined veteran leader. It was the first time the MSA had ever visited Kil Kare Speedway in Xenia Ohio and 15 cars would take the green flag for the 30 lap feature race.
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Todd Ridgeway
MSA Media
June 6, 2010

“I’ve raced here forever, I mean I started racing here in 1994, it took me till now to finally win here, it means a lot to my family, and myself.” That’s what the first time Midwest Supermodified Association (MSA) winner Jon Henes said after nailing down the 30 lap feature win at the series second season’s visit to the track up north, Sandusky (OH) Speedway. Henes was on a rail of determination that was not to be denied coming from the inside second row and getting the lead just a handful of laps into the event and never looked back. “Finally, my son told me this mourning Dad your going to win and he never says that. When I saw the checkered flag that was the first thing that popped in my head,” said the emotional race winner.
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Lou Cicconi & Team Stout at Lorain Victory Lane. Todd Ridgeway Photo

by Todd Ridgeway

By the end of the night it became clear that “Liquid” Lou Cicconi came to Lorain County (OH) Speedway with one thing in mind, win! Cicconi bested the 18 car Midwest Supermodified Association (MSA) field winning the 30 lap feature in convincing style. Cicconi blasted to the front from his tenth starting position and on lap seven zipped past then leader Mark Sammut never looking back until the checkered flag flew. This was the second stop of the MSA tour and Cicconi’s first MSA victory of the young season.
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After a chilly-season opener at Sandusky Speedway, the cars and stars of the Midwest Supermodified Association are gearing up for Lorain County Speedway on Saturday, May 22nd. The 3/8’s mile located off State Route 58 in South Amherst, Ohio always is a sure bet for exciting side by side racing. Lorain County Speedway’s Terry Adams is awaiting the return of the supers. He states, “I am really looking forward to seeing the supermodifieds return to Lorain County Speedway. We are expecting a good car count and a great crowd. The super drivers always put on a great race for the fans. The fans will have the opportunity to talk to the supermodified drivers and get autographs before the races.”

Drivers expected to compete in the event include veterans Timmy Jedrzejek, Charlie Schultz, “Liquid” Lou Cicconi, Jon Henes, Tim Ice, Jack Smith, Randy Burch, Rich Reid, and Bobby Dawson. Young guns such as Trent Stephens, Brandon Fisher, Matt Palmer, and Zach Gibson are expected to compete as well. Last season Randy Burch and Gene Lee Gibson each picked up a feature win at the track while mother nature claimed the other two events including the season-championship.

Gates will open at 2:30 pm, practice will start at 3:30 pm, qualifying will take place at 4:45 pm, and the first race begins at 7pm. Other divisions racing on the evening include the E-mods, Pure Stocks, Street Stocks, Enduros, and Hobby Stocks. Adult general admission is $17, $5 for kids ages 6-12 and kids ages 5 and younger are admitted free. Members will get into the pits for $25 while it will cost non-members $30. Check out the official MSA website at http://www.midwestsupers.com for all the latest news, stats, and pictures. For more information on Lorain County Speedway visit http://www.loraincountyspeedway.com

By Bob Stascak

The Midwest Supermodified Association has announced that the new race director for the 2010 season is Jeff Capretto. Capretto returns to the supermodified fold after taking a few years off. Capretto brings years of expertise, having been around racing for many years serving as a car owner/driver, board member, and treasurer.

Capretto is excited to be back in the MSA. He states, “I am both honored and pleased to have this opportunity to re-establish my relationships with the dedicated officials, professional competitors and the enthusiastic fans of the Midwest Supermodified Association.  I will strive to fulfill this obligation with the utmost professionalism and assure everyone of fair and equitable treatment. “

Randy Burch is pleased to be adding Capretto as the race director for MSA. “I am very excited to have Jeff back on board with MSA, as I have always had a lot of respect for him, and know he can only add to the dynamics of our organization.  I am looking forward to a great season. “

by Chris Meyers

Sandusky, Ohio- During the last few years in MSA competition, Dave Shullick Jr. and Charlie Schultz dominated at Sandusky Speedway. After this weekend, another driver accomplished that feat. The first two MSA shows at Sandusky this year saw Timmy Jedrzejek put the Reed’s Salvage machine in victory lane. Jedrzejek continued his dominance by taking his third win at Sandusky this season.

Veteran hot shoes Randy Burch and Rich Reid brought the field of eighteen PPG Vibrance supers to the green flag with Reid taking the early lead. Caution would fall on lap three for Bobby Dawson who spun over the hill in turn one. Dawson was able to do a few 360’s and keep it going but was charged with the caution. By this point, Canadian Mark Sammut worked his way up to second from the sixth starting position. With five laps in the books, it was Reid, Sammut, Tim Jedrzejek, Charlie Schultz, and Burch. Jedrzejek impressively motored and navigated his way to the lead by passing both Sammut and Reid on lap seven. Sammut and Schultz would both maneuver by Reid for second and third respectively on lap ten.

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by Chris Meyers

Sandusky, Ohio – No one knew what to expect heading into the first non-wing supermodified race at Sandusky Speedway in twenty-six years.  Many thought passing was going to be at a premium.  Two drivers proved that theory wrong.  By the end of the race, Oswego , New York native Joe Gosek proved them all wrong by winning from his tenth starting position.  MSA rookie hot shoe Trent Stephens started twelfth and finished right behind Gosek.

Randy Burch and Timmy Jedrzejek paced the field of twenty-three PPG Vibrance Collection non wing supers to the green flag.  A caution quickly flew for a tangle on the frontstretch between Lou Levea Sr. and Jimmy Paller.  Paller was done for the night with front end damage and Levea Sr. would restart later, several laps down.  As the race got underway, the top five was Jedrzejek, Burch, Gene Lee Gibson, Jack Smith, and Tim Ice. Jon Henes would go pitside for the night on lap three.  Smith would fall out of the top five when Schultz motored by on the same lap.  The yellow flew on lap seven for Tim Ice, who spun in turn three.  He would rejoin the field at the tail end.  The top five on the restart was Jedrzejek, Burch, Gibson, Charlie Schultz, and Joe Gosek.  The yellow flew on lap eight for Danny Shirey who came to a halt on the backstretch.  He also rejoined the field at the tail end.  At the completion of lap ten Burch had fallen from second to fifth.  The yellow flew again on lap ten for Jason Spaulding flying off turn three.  He rejoined tail. Levea Sr. would rejoin the field from his first lap crash. On the restart, the red flag flew in turn two for Johnny Torresee and Tim Ice who both hit the turn two wall.  Both drivers were okay, but their machines were done for the night.

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by Carol Haynes

Oswego, NY – Independence, Ohio’s Timmy Jedrzejek won his second Oswego Speedway Bud Light Super Nationals Friday coming up through a tough, tough supermodified field. Jedrzejek, who had the fastest time trial of the 33 cars on hand, was inverted back to twelfth place starting spot for the 50-lapper. He faced 11 of the toughest competitors from the ISMA-MSA organizations ahead of him. Picking his way up through the field, he finally got by a strong-running Lou Cicconi in traffic on lap 35. Two more yellows before race end allowed the field a shot at him, but it never materialized. The win was his first Supernationals with the Craig Reed Racing 8 and his third overall winged Oswego win.

Timmy described his race. “The car was good. Obviously we set it up to be good by qualifying number one. But that puts you back in a tough spot back in twelfth. I think early on in the race I wasn’t quite sure what we had. I was trying to bide my time. The motor was close to overheating there at the end. I was just trying to make it through. It was a great race. I hope the fans enjoyed it. I know I certainly did.

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by Oswego Speedway

Friday night of the 53rd Budweiser International Classic will feature a first in the sixteen year history of the Winged Super Nationals at the Oswego Speedway. It will be a co-sanctioned event for the Midwestern Supermodified Association and for the International Supermodified Association. As a regular points race for MSA and ISMA there should be a full field of competitors from both series on hand for the event.

In the MSA series, Tim Jedrzejek, Charlie Schultz, Tim Ice, Trent Stephens and Bobby Dawson are the top runners and are all expected to make the trip to the Oswego Speedway for the 50 lapper. Jedzrejek was a winner at the Oswego Speedway in 2008 and Stephens and Schultz have visited victory lane at Oswego in 2009.

In the ISMA series, perennial front runner Chris Perley is again at the top of the points list ahead of Mark Sammut, Mike Lichty, Mike Ordway Jr. and Jeff Holbrook. Perley came to Oswego last year for the MSA-sanctioned Super National event and walked away with the win from all of the MSA regulars. Sammut finally broke into the winners circle for ISMA during the 2009 season.

The historic 2009 Super National event will be a full field of the best stars from both the MSA and ISMA ranks. The full schedule on Friday September 4th at the Oswego Speedway will include an appearance by the American TQ Midgets and PathFinder Bank Time Trials for the SBS Bud Light Classic. Pit gates open at 12:30. Grandstands open at 2:00. Racing action begins at 6:30.