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HEIDI GOODMAN 2009 AFCO KIDMODZ RACING SERIES CHAMPION
As the 2009 season has come to a close, the AFCO KidModz Series would like to congratulate Heidi Goodman on winning the season title. She was no stranger to victory lane collecting 15 feature wins out of her 23 races. She also had 13 heat wins.
This season saw ten drivers compete for the championship. Familiar faces joined us again this season. Kyle Hammer, who finished second in points, was victorious four times with all four wins coming in a row in late May and June. Jake Griffin was also with us for a second season, his first full season, and captured his first career feature win at Farmer City in July and finished with a total of four feature wins and a third place points finish. Myles Moos returned and ran four races, 2008 champion Bobby Pierce raced two events, and Joseph Hughs was present at one event.
We welcomed four new drivers this year. Blake Vinson raced 17 events and scored his first feature win at Lincoln in June and finished fourth in points. Logan Moody raced 13 events with a best finish of third four different times and finished fifth in points. Jeffrey Ledford ran 11 events with a best finish of second in his season debut in April. Kimberly Abbott joined us in August for four races.
GRIFFIN SCORES FARMER CITY WIN
(September 18, 2009) - Jake Griffin scored the win Friday night at Farmer City. Kyle Hammer was second, Heidi Goodman third, and Logan Moody fourth. Goodman was the heat race winner.
GRIFFIN DRIVES TO VICTORY AT SPOON RIVER
(August 29, 2009) - Jake Griffin drove to his third victory on Saturday night at Spoon River. Blake Vinson was second, Logan Moody third, Kyle Hammer fourth, and Kimberly Abbott fifth. Griffin also took the heat race win.
GOODMAN GRABS HIGHLAND SPEEDWAY WIN
(August 22, 2009) - The KidModz had their highest car count of the year Saturday night at the Highland Speedway. Heidi Goodman continued her strong season by taking the win over Blake Vinson, Kyle Hammer, Jake Griffin, Logan Moody, Kimberly Abbott, and Jeffery Ledford. Griffin was the heat race winner.
GRIFFIN & GOODMAN VICTORIOUS AT SPOON RIVER SPEEDWAY
(August 15, 2009) - In addition to the regular night feature on Saturday, the KidModz made up their rained out feature from June 27th at the Spoon River Speedway. In the regular feature, it was Jake Griffin picking up his second win of the season. Heidi Goodman was second, Blake Vinson third, Jeffrey Ledford fourth, Kyle Hammer fifth, and Kimberly Abbott, making her KidModz Series debut, sixth. Goodman was the heat race winner. Goodman also took the win in the make-up feature followed by Vinson, Griffin, Ledford, Hammer, and Abbott.
GOODMAN TAKES CHECKERS AT FARMER CITY RACEWAY
(August 14, 2009) - Heidi Goodman took the checkers Friday night at the Farmer City Raceway. Blake Vinson was second, Kyle Hammer third, Jeffrey Ledford fourth, and Jake Griffin fifth. Griffin was the heat race winner.
GOODMAN WINS AT SHEPP'S SPEEDWAY
(July 19, 2009) - The KidModz made their first appearance at the Shepp's Speedway on Sunday night. Heidi Goodman continued her winning ways as she took the heat and feature win. Blake Vinson was second, Jake Griffin third, Kyle Hammer fourth, and Myles Moos fifth.
GOODMAN VICTORIOUS AT LINCOLN SPEEDWAY
(July 18, 2009) - Heidi Goodman was victorious Saturday night at Lincoln Speedway as she took the heat and feature wins. Myles Moos was second, Jake Griffin third, Blake Vinson fourth, and Kyle Hammer fifth.
GOODMAN RECORDS TENTH WIN OF SEASON AT FARMER CITY
(July 17, 2009) - Heidi Goodman recorded her tenth feature win of the season Friday night at Farmer City Raceway. Blake Vinson was second, Kyle Hammer third, Myles Moos fourth, and Jake Griffin fifth. Vinson took the heat race win.
GOODMAN SCORES WIN AT LINCOLN SPEEDWAY
(July 11, 2009) - Heidi Goodman followed up her win Friday at Farmer City by scoring the win at Lincoln Speedway Saturday night. Jake Griffin was second, Blake Vinson third, Kyle Hammer fourth, and Logan Moody fifth. Hammer was the heat race winner.
POINTS LEADER GOODMAN TAKES FARMER CITY WIN
(July 10, 2009) - KidModz points leader Heidi Goodman took the heat and feature win Friday night at the Farmer City Raceway. Jake Griffin was second, Blake Vinson third, Kyle Hammer fourth, and Logan Moody fifth.
GRIFFIN GRABS FIRST CAREER KIDMODZ WIN AT FARMER CITY
(July 3, 2009) - Jake Griffin rolled into victory lane as a KidModz feature winner for the first time on Friday night at Farmer City Raceway. Griffin was followed by Kyle Hammer, Blake Vinson, and Logan Moody. Griffin also took the heat race win.
SPOON RIVER RACE RESCHEDULED FOR AUGUST 15
The KidModz race that was scheduled for June 27th at Spoon River will be made up on August 15th along with a full show.
KIDMODZ POINTS SYSTEM
KidModz points are based on a 30 race schedule. The points system is designed to race 30 events and count the best 24 events. However, in the event of rainouts or other problems that don't allow the full 30 events to get in, we will still have 6 throw-out events.
Remember however, in the event of a rainout or cancellation, it is at the promoter’s discretion to reschedule the event. For example, if we are rained out and the promoter chooses to reschedule for the next open date, we will do so. We will do everything in our power to run all of the scheduled events, even if this means rescheduling the date.
GOODMAN TAKES CHECKERS AT QUINCY
(June 21, 2009) - Heidi Goodman was back in victory lane on Sunday at Quincy as she took the heat and feature win. Jake Griffin was second, Kyle Hammer third, Logan Moody fourth, and Blake Vinson fifth.
VINSON CAPTURES FIRST KIDMODZ VICTORY AT LINCOLN
(June 20, 2009) - Blake Vinson captured his first KidModz victory of his career in his fifth start Saturday night at the Lincoln Speedway. Vinson was followed by Kyle Hammer, Jake Griffin, Logan Moody, and Heidi Goodman. Vinson also took the heat race win.
FARMER CITY JUNE 26 RACE CANCELLED; MORE SCHEDULE ADDITIONS
(June 20, 2009) - The KidModz race scheduled for Friday, June 26th has been cancelled since Farmer City will not be racing. In addition to the previously announced events at Spoon River (June 27) and Farmer City (July 24), the KidModz have also added two events at the Quincy Raceway. Coming up this Sunday, June 21st and on July 26th the KidModz will be at Quincy.
HAMMER VICTORIOUS AT LINCOLN SPEEDWAY
(June 13, 2009) - Kyle Hammer was victorious at Lincoln Speedway on Saturday to keep his winning streak alive at four. Hammer was followed by Blake Vinson, Jake Griffin, and Jeffrey Ledford. Heidi Goodman was also in attendance but did not start the feature. Griffin was the heat race winner for the first time in his career.
HAMMER WINS AT FARMER CITY AFTER GOODMAN HAS ENGINE TROUBLE
(June 12, 2009) - Kyle Hammer continued his winning ways as he took the heat and feature win at Farmer City on Friday for his third straight victory. Heidi Goodman took off to a big lead over Hammer, but with engine troubles with two laps to go handed the lead to Hammer, and he was followed to the checkers by Jake Griffin, Blake Vinson, Jeffrey Ledford, and Heidi Goodman.
HAMMER SCORES SECOND STRAIGHT WIN AT FARMER CITY
(June 5, 2009) - Kyle Hammer followed up his win last week at Fairbury by scoring the win tonight at Farmer City. Heidi Goodman was runner-up to Hammer for the second straight week. Jake Griffin was third, Jeffrey Ledford fourth, and Blake Vinson fifth. Goodman was the heat race winner.
LAST LAP PASS GIVES HAMMER WIN AT FAIRBURY
(May 30, 2009) - The KidModz had their biggest turnout of the season on Saturday night at the Fairbury Speedway with six KidModz on hand. After the draw for starting spots, Kyle Hammer and Heidi Goodman would be the front row of the eight lap heat race. Goodman would get out to a three car length lead with Hammer settling in in second. Behind them a good battle for third between Jake Griffin and Logan Moody. Griffin, who started fifth, caught Hammer with two laps to go as they went side by side for second. As the field took the white flag Hammer would have to slow for the slower car of Blake Vinson, who was making his KidModz debut, which allowed Griffin to get by as they headed for turn one for the final time. It was all Goodman up front as she took the heat race win followed by Griffin, Hammer, Moody, Jeffrey Ledford, and Vinson.
After another draw for starting positions, Hammer and Vinson would lead the field to the green in the fifteen lap feature. Hammer would jump out to the early lead followed by Griffin and Goodman. Hammer would continue to lead the field as Goodman closes on Griffin for second and makes the pass on lap four. Griffin would stay with Goodman as they have a great battle for second as they cross the line side by side on lap seven. Griffin would get by Goodman on the backstretch but coming out of four Griffin would hit the tractor tire on the inside of the track as Goodman would go by as Griffin slows as the caution comes out.
Once back to racing Goodman would close on Hammer and follow his every move. Behind the leaders a good battle for third between Griffin and Moody. Goodman continues to shadow Hammer as Griffin gets around Moody for third with four to go. Goodman would then close to Hammer's bumper and get to the inside going into turn one with three to go. Goodman would then lead laps thirteen and fourteen and it looked like she would get another win but coming out of turn four to take the checkered flag, Goodman goes high and allows Hammer to get to her inside and Hammer edges Goodman at the line for the win followed by Griffin, Moody, and Vinson. Ledford, who had problems as the field was taking their parade laps in the heat race, did not come out for the feature.
KIDMODZ SERIES NOW ALLOWS STOCK UMP LEGAL FRAMES
(May 26, 2009) - The founders of the KidModz Series Bob and Angie Pierce, along with Don and Bonny Hammer, have tried to think of solutions to upping the KidModz car count. The only resolution we've come up with is to open the class to any UMP legal modified chassis whether it be stock front clip or tubular. With this in mind, families should be able to come into this class at a real affordable price. We believe anyone that has watched the KidModz will agree, these kids put on a heck of a show, and have proven the concept of the KidModz Series to be the stepping stone into modified and late model drivers of the future. The idea with the KidModz frames were to eliminate the stock subframe, however with the times being so tough, it's time to open this class up. We would like to welcome any families interested.
Also, remember this is a class for kids, if these kids can meet the driving requirements, we've been allowing down to 9 years of age. Any UMP modified will be legal. The following KidModz safety options are required: outside door bars, 12 gallon fuel cell, and steel door plate.
Families should be able to acquire a good used modified roller at an affordable price, make a few minor conversions, pick up a stock Ford 2300 motor, and be ready to race. Don't worry about souped up motors outrunning you, we have put a restrictor rule in place to insure equality among the motors.
Anyone interested please call Angie at 217-354-2972. Please help us make this class a success. The kids are counting on us.
GOODMAN SWEEPS THE WEEKEND WITH WINS AT LINCOLN & DANVILLE
(May 24, 2009) - Heidi Goodman completed the weekend sweep on Sunday night at the Vermilion County Speedway. She was followed by Kyle Hammer and Logan Moody. Goodman was the heat race winner. Goodman also picked up the win Saturday night at the Lincoln Speedway. Kyle Hammer was second with Logan Moody third. Hammer took the heat race win.
GOODMAN TAKES CHECKERS AT FARMER CITY
(May 22, 2009) - Heidi Goodman picked up her 3rd straight KidModz victory on Friday night at the Farmer City Raceway. Goodman was followed by Kyle Hammer and Logan Moody, who was making his KidModz debut. Goodman was also the heat race winner.
TWO IN A ROW FOR GOODMAN AT LINCOLN
(May 9, 2009) - Heidi Goodman continues to run strong at Lincoln as she picked up her second straight win and third overall Saturday night. Kyle Hammer of Clinton, IL, making his season debut, was second, with Myles Moos of Lincoln, IL, also making his season debut, coming home third. Goodman also took the heat race win.
RESTRICTOR RACING BEGINS FRIDAY
(May 5, 2009) - We will begin our restrictor racing this Friday at Farmer City. Restrictors will be handed out on Friday. A deposit of $55 is mandatory for the restrictor, due on Friday.
GOODMAN RECORDS SECOND WIN AT LINCOLN
(May 2, 2009) - Heidi Goodman followed up her opening night victory at Lincoln with another win on Saturday. Joseph Hughs of Springfield, IL, making his season debut, finished second, and Jeffrey Ledford was third.
PIERCE VICTORIOUS AT FARMER CITY RACEWAY
(April 17, 2009) - Bobby Pierce took the win Friday night at the Farmer City Raceway. Heidi Goodman was second, Jake Griffin third, and Jeffrey Ledford fourth. Goodman was the heat race winner.
GOODMAN TAKES OPENING NIGHT VICTORY AT LINCOLN
(April 13, 2009) - Heidi Goodman of Chillicothe, IL took the season opening KidModz victory at the Lincoln Speedway on Saturday. Jeffrey Ledford of Pontiac, IL making his KidModz debut finished second with Bobby Pierce of Oakwood, IL coming home third. Pierce was the heat race winner followed by Goodman and Ledford.
2009 SEASON KICKS OFF THIS WEEKEND
(April 7, 2009) - We will kick off our 2009 racing season on Friday, April 10 at the Farmer City Raceway and Saturday, April 11 at the Lincoln Speedway.
30 events are scheduled this season with points awarded for the best 24 finishes. This allows 6 throw outs throughout the season. The UMP DIRTcar Series will once again sponsor our trophies, however we have asked them to cut back to just a first place trophy instead of 1st, 2nd, and 3rd to allow for more purse money. This will allow $100 per event for purse money along with any other sponsor we acquire for each event!
Each driver must now be a UMP DIRTcar member. This will give each driver $100,000 insurance coverage on top of what the track offers. More information on this will be given at a later date.
