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Milwaukee Mile June 7, 2014

 by Paul Dolphy

      Thanks go out to Steve and all the folks at ARCAFEST. The weather was great, we had all the practice times we needed and a 20 lap feature on Saturday afternoon. We had a total of 13 Vintage cars show up, unfortunately 2 of the cars had terminal engine failures on Friday. 

       We started 11 cars strong for the feature, Tom Collins Camaro had transmission troubles, Butch Mierendorfs engine blew up, Rod Schuette had an oil pressure light come on early and Royce Rossier pulled in with 5 to go because of oil pressure issues. (Better to be Safe than Sorry)  

        With 6 laps to go Rex Rossier in the # 21 made a run for the lead from Gary Mitidiero in the deuce with Kenny Hutchens #13, Woody Pool in the #02, Dave Gawronski in the #33 Skoal Bandit car, Jim Heiland in the #88 Gatorade car and Paul Dolphy in the #99 Ford Torino, but to no avail as Rex's right front tire got hot and  he had to back off.    Gary Mitidiero was able to hold off  a hard charging Woody Pool for the win. 

                         Finishing Position     Car

                        1. Gary Mitidiero        #2  '71 Camaro

                        2. Woody Pool          #02  '70 Torino

                        3. Rex Rossier          #21   '75 Camaro    (former Larry Smith car)

                        4. Ken Hutchens       #13   '66 Chevelle   (Smokey Yunick Replica)

                        5. Dave Gawronski   #33    Skoal Bandit Monte Carlo  ( Ken Hutchens)

                        6. Jim Heiland          #88    Gatorade Malibu  (Owned by Ken Hutchens)

                        7. Paul Dolphy          #99   '69  Ford Torino 

                        8. Royce Rossier        #4    '70 Nova ... Former Bob Jusola car

                        9. Butch Mierendorf  #12    '99 Gran Prix

                      10. Tom Collins            #8    '81 Camaro     Nacho Varella Tribute 

                      11. Rodney Schuette  #28    '66 Ford Galaxie ... Fred Lorenzen Tribute

2014 ARCAFEST MILWAULEE MILE

By Jim Heiland

The ARCA Midwest Tour, ARCAFEST at the Milwaukee Mile was held June 6-7-8, 2014.

Our thanks to Steve Einhaus and Time Olson for having the IMCA Vintage Touring Series be part of their event.

The weekend saw 5 different series of cars and trucks compete.

ARCA Midwest Series, Jegs Stock Car Series, Mid-Am Stock Cars, Mid-Am Truck Series and IMCA Vintage. Plus on Saturday there was a Car Show on the infield, Monster Truck Show and a Moto cross event on Saturday.

The weather was just about perfect.  It was good to meet up with old and new friends and spend time with them.

IMCA Vintage had 15 paid entries, they were,

#49, Dick Wagner 58 Pontiac Pace Car (origionally raced at the mile in 58 and 58)

#2, Gary Mitidiero Homer Glen IL, 71 Camero.  #02 Woody Pool, Tinley Park Il 70 Ford Torino.

#4  Royce Rossier Plover WI, 70 Chev Nova,  #7 Chuck King  #8 Tom Collins, Lake Mills WI, 81 Camero.  #12 Butch Mierendorf Waterloo WI,  99 Pontiac Grand Prix.  #13 Ken Hutchens Black River Falls WI 66 Chev Chevelle.  #15 David Logan Kouts IN.  69 Chev Nova. 

#16  Tim Moore, Valpappaiso IN.  69 Chev Nova.  #21 Rex Rossier, Plover WI> 76 Camero.

#33 David Gawronski, Reedburg WI  88 Chev Monti Carlo.  #67 Michael Moore, Valpspsiso IN. 74 Chev Nova.  #88 Jim Heiland Arlington, MN 76 Chev Laguna.  #99 Paul Dolphy, Mounds View MN  69 Ford Torino.

 

Friday was a pretty busy day with 3 practice sessions.  I think we all had enough track time.

Tim Moore and Michael Moore experienced serious mechanical problems on Friday and were unable to race Saturday.

 

Friday night all classes attended the BUD Pole Party.  Lots of Bud Lites.  Each series drew for the starting spot for qualifying on Saturday.

Since we did not do qualifying, Royce Rossier and business partner Dan at Midway Machine in Plover WI put up $100 prize money.  A number between 2 and 7 was drawn.  Number 6 was picked, so the rule was who ever finished in 6th place won the $100.

The race on Saturday was fun.  The group stayed together for a while.  Caution came out with 17 to go when Butch Mierendorf’s engine let go oiling up turns 1 and 2. After several laps to clean the track, the race was on. It was a 5 car race for awhile then it was a dog fight between Mitidiero, Pool, and Rex Rossier, with Mitidiero winning, Pool 2nd and Rossier 3rd.

After the race we all went to Victory Lane for pictures.  Kelly Lynne Peterson looked great and did a wonder job as our trophy presenter.

Also want to thank Scott (Moldy) Moldenhaur for doing tech inspections, Race Directors Brian Dolphy, Chris Heiland, Val Dolphy for help on line ups.  Kelly Lynne, trophy girl, Dick Wagner for the pace car, Mid Am Tech person Dan Blood for the use and help on the scales and weigh in.  By the way, all cars did pass the 3000 lb weight rule, And after the race the top three cars were weighed  Oh yes one more thing…..I finished 6th and got the $100, thanks Royce and Dan

 

updated 5-31-14
IMCA VINTAGE SERIES RACERS

 Milwaukee Mile Update

TIME TO GET GOING ON THE ARCA MIDWEST TOUR ARCAFEST AT THE MILWAUKEE MILE. JUNE 6-7-8,  2014.

MANY THINGS ARE THE SAME AS LAST YEAR, SOME HAVE CHANGED
  1. YOU NEED TO BE A  MEMBER OF THE IMCA OLD TIMERS, $20.00 PLUS,  REGISTRATION FEE OF $15.00  TOTAL OF $35.00.
  2. BE SURE TO REVIEW THE RULES FOR THE VINTAGE SERIES.
  3. INSPECT YOUR CAR, FILL OUT INSPECTION SHEET, BRING TO THE TRACK.
  4. DRIVERS THAT RACE IN A REGULAR WEEKLY SERIES ARE NOT ELIGIBLE TO RACE IN VINTAGE SERIES. 
 FOR ENTRY FORMS, 2014 RULES ADAPTIED LAST FALL, THE LATEST MINUTE BY MINUTE
 SCHEDULE FROM ARCA. EMAIL LIBERTYSTATION@FRONTIERNET.NET
 

ACCORDING TO STEVE EINHAUS, WE WILL BE PITTING ON THE BACK STRETCH ROAD COARSE.  WE WILL ENTER THE TRACK ON THE BACK STRETCH AND EXIT ON PIT ROAD.

AS YOU CAN SEE WE WILL HAVE 2 PRACTICE SESSION ON FRIDAY AND ONE ON SATURDAY.  SOME TIME AFTER 4PM WILL BE THE FEATURE RACE.

TENITIVE PIT FEES ARE ONE DAY $40, TWO DAY $75 AND THREE DAY $90.

EVERY CAR THAT STARTS THE FEATURE WILL RECEIVE $150.00.  YOU HAVE TO TAKE THE GREEN FLAG FOR THE FEATURE TO GET PAID.

This year, because of some business commitments and other things, I will not be able to spend as much time as I wanted to. So, Kenny Hutchens has agreed to pick up the slack and be a go-to- guy. 

As information become available it will be posted on the website

Www.IMCAOldTimers.com 
on 2014 Milwaukee Mile page.
 
JUST IN:
The IMCA Vintage Series group has been invited the the BUD POLE PARTY Friday night at the Pavilion behind the grandstand.
Each race group will be drawing for there qualifing spot on Saturday.  we have been asked to participate.
Music, prizes and fun

 

Happy racing

Jim Heiland 612-889-2100
 Kenny Hutchens  715-299-3024c    715-284-3020h
 

FROM ARCA MIDWEST TOUR 5-30-2014
some of this does not apply to us, however it is good to know what is going on
 
Hello All, 

Below is some basic info for your teams and staff. Please share this as soon as possible. Thanks

 Attention Teams: Event Information Bulletin 
Event Website- www.arcafest.com 

Hotel: The event hotel is the Sheraton of Brookfield WI. The event pricing ends at Midnight tonight (Friday). You may however try to reach the hotel sales manager to ask for help in getting a discount if you miss the timing. His information is as follows. 

Adam VanOuwerkerk

Sales Manager 
Phone: 262.364.1010 Fax: 262.786.0843
Sheraton Milwaukee Brookfield Hotel
375 South Moorland Road, Brookfield, WI 53005

 Thursday Early Arrivals: We will not have registration open on Thursday but some of our staff will be on site. If you arrive early, we will get you parked. PLEASE do NOT just enter the facility and park on your own without direction of the event staff. 

You can sleep in your rigs at this event. There is a charge for camping at Milwaukee in the infield and you can contact the series office to reserve a spot. 630.212.6022 (Steve Einhaus)

 Event registration will kick off on Friday at 7am for Mid-Am, Midwest Trucks, and Vintage. Please approach the check in tent at the back side of the Mile along the fence line. 

Super Late Model and JEGS All Star check in will follow at 8am. PLEASE do not get in line early and clog up the area. Please wait until the prior divisions are thru with their registration so we can get them parked accordingly on the road course. 

Infield Parking will be limited the entire weekend. The biggest concern will be on Saturday while the hot rod show is going on in turn 3/4. Each team will be allowed 1 car on the infield. You must notify the staff when checking in what team you are with. If you need more passes, they are $10 each. 

 NO CARS WILL BE ALLOWED inside the HOT PIT PADDOCK unless they have have a a HOT PIT parking pass. This is limited to VIP Campers, Officials, etc. Please be respectful of the parking staff and do not wander off in an area where you are not supposed to park. WE WILL TOW cars at your expense. There are 4 tow vehicles on site for this. 

Spotters- You will NOT need a credential for this in 2014. You may enter the spotter area on your own and check in with the spotter director. 

 Friday Night Bud Pole Party: This is a MANDATORY party for ALL divisions. If you have not arrived or are not able to attend, you must notify your series director. Your qualifying position will be selected at this party and and many special awards, prizes and gifts will be presented by Budweiser. If you are not in attendance, your qualifying draw position will be penalized. You may ask the series director to select for you if your attendance is excused.

Inclement Weather: If there is any weather issues on Saturday, the main events would be moved to Sunday. If there is weather on Sunday, the main events would be moved to Monday afternoon. 

Transponders: This is a transponder event. If you are with Trucks and Mid-Am, Matt Rowe will have transponders on site.

If you are with CRA Jegs or ARCAMT, CRA will have transponders available a their check in trailer. CRA has been gracious enough to help us score the event with the help of a few other individuals. (Thank you to their staff!)

 Pit Passes will be allowed in the grandstand in the General Admission Seating Sections 100/200. 

Discount Tickets- If anyone is looking for discount tickets. The best deal in the house is at the Milwaukee area Menards stores for General Admission tickets. 

 Tire Sales- Please note your divisional times for tire sales. IF YOU MISS your allotted time to get in line for sales/mounting, you may be shuffled back to the end of a line. WATCH the minute by minute schedule daily. DO NOT print a Minute by Minute schedule until Thursday June 5th. The schedule will be finalized by this time.

Payments: PLEASE bring extra checks to this event. You may be required to pay each vendor separately. Fuel, Tires, Pit Passes etc. Credit Cards WILL be accepted with a 3 % fee addition. 

 SCALES- Mid-Am and Midwest Trucks will share scales in the road course. CRA Jegs and ARCAMT will each have their own tech area and scale area. 

Rig Parking- Some of you may be running both events on Sunday. We will do all that we can to make sure you can keep both cars at your pit area or next to each other. Please work with the series directors to allow for this exception.  

 Minute by Minute Schedule- Click Here-  http://shtrk.us/af14

This will update daily. PLEASE REFRESH

 Social Media- Please help the event by sharing posts from @midwestour about the event. Or, post fresh comments on your pages for the event. Event info is as follows:

http://ARCAFest.com

@midwesttour

@arcafest

#lettow150

#ARCAMT

 Thanks to all for supporting ARCA Fest. It will be a great weekend at the Milwaukee Mile!
 Sincerely,
 Steve Einhaus

 

                       I.M.C.A. OLD-TIMERS                                                                                       

Please print clearly   Milwaukee Mile Application for June 6-7-8, 2014                                      

 

                                                                                                                                                               

  Drivers Name__________________________________________________                                                                          Address____________________________________________________                                                            City______________________________State_________Zip__________

 

Pit Crew Name___________________________________________________

                                                                                                                                            

 

Mbl______________________Home________________Wk_______________

 

    Email Address_______________________________________________

 

                                                                                                                                                                    

RACE CAR                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     

        CAR #          YEAR                 MAKE                                        MODEL                                                              _________________________________________________________________________                                                                                                                                                                                                                              

GIVE A BRIEF DESCIPTION OF YOUR CAR HISTORY.                                                                                                                                                                                                                       _____________________________________________________________                                                                                                                                                                                                    ____________________________________________________________

 

                                                                                                                                                                                

Fiscal Year Jan. 01 – Dec. 31   Membership dues : and registration $35.00

If you are a currant paid member, just send $15 with registration

 

  MAKE CHECKS PAYABLE TO: 

                                I.M.C.A.  OLD TIMERS                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                               MAIL TO:        IMCA OLD TIMERS        (must be received by May 30, 2014

                      PO BOX 312

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                                              Questions?  Call    Kenny Hutchens 715-299-3024c  715-284-3020h

     Jim Heiland        612-889-2100