A big weekend in the Buckeye State of Ohio brings the Valvoline American Late Model Iron-Man Series fueled by VP back to life on Friday-Saturday August 21-22. After (16) points-paying events, there have been (13) different winners in Domination Race Cars Victory Lane.
On Friday, August 21, the tour will invade MRP (Moler) Raceway Park in Williamsburg, Ohio for the second visit of the season paying $5,000-to-win, $500-to-start and 30 laps around for the 19th Annual “The Ike” Moler Memorial. The defending Ike Moler Memorial winner is Jason Jameson of Lawrenceburg, IN who captured the event over Adam Stricker, Rusty Schlenk, James Rice & Colten Burdette.
On Saturday, August 22, three points battles will be on the line at Portsmouth Raceway Park in Portsmouth, Ohio. The Valvoline American Late Model Iron-Man Series, the Coltman Farms Battle of the Bluegrass DIRTcar Series presented by Slicker Graphics & the Valvoline Weekend Allstars will all collide for the $7,500-to-win and $500-to-start 23rd Annual CT Promotions Iron-Man Classic presented by Cheap Chevrolet of Flemingsburg, KY. Colten Burdette of Parkersburg, WV added his name to the list of Iron-Man Classic champions as he won over Rusty Schlenk, Clint Keenan, R.J. Conley and Rod Conley.
On Friday, August 21 at MRP Raceway Park, the Sport Mods, Compacts, Legends and Crown Vics will all be on the racing card for the evening. The pits open at 4:30 pm, the drivers meeting will be at 6:30 pm and on-track activity will begin at 7:00 pm.
On Saturday, August 22 at Portsmouth Raceway Park, the KDRA Super Stock Series presented by Todd Steel Buildings, the UMP Modifieds and Sport Mods will all be on tap for the evening’s activities. Any Crate/Steel Block Late Models can race with the Super Late Model Series on Saturday for a bonus, announced later in the week. The pits open at 1:00 pm, the drivers meeting will be at 6:30 pm and on-track activity will begin at around 7:00 pm. Also, $246 will also be placed for the “In Memory of Dennis Selby Fast Time” of the Iron-Man Late Models as the Selby Family places this award at each Coltman Farms Racing Battle of the Bluegrass DIRTcar Series event in 2026.
The tire rule each night is Hoosier NLMT 2 & NLMT 3 on the fronts and left rear with the right rear being Hoosier NLMT 3 & NLMT 4. The entry fee is $50 each night and $75 tow money will go to any car not making the field of 22.
MRP Friday Purse: 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.
Portsmouth Saturday Purse: 1. $7,500, 2. $3,000, 3. $2,250, 4. $1,800, 5. $1,600, 6. $1,400, 7. $1,200, 8. $1,000, 9. $800, 10. $650, 11. $500, 12. $500, 13. $500, 14. $500, 15. $500, 16. $500, 17. $500, 18. $500, 19. $500, 20. $500, 21. $500, 22. $500.
Portsmouth Raceway Park is located at 25648 State Route 73 in Portsmouth, OH 45663. For more information visit Portsmouth Raceway Park on Facebook.
For more information on the Valvoline American Late Model Iron-Man Series, call (828) 361-5981 or log on to www.IMDIRT.net .
Current Valvoline American Late Model Iron-Man Series Points:
1. Colten Burdette-940
2. Rod Conley-826
3. Seth Daniels-736
4. Miles Cook II-734 ** leading FloRacing Rookie of the Year Program
5. Travis Carr-629
Current Coltman Farms Racing Battle of the Bluegrass DIRTcar Series Points:
1. Derek Fisher-220
2. Colten Burdette-194
3. Seth Daniels-186
4. Rod Conley-164
5. Miles Cook II-153
Current Valvoline Weekend Allstars Points:
1. Colten Burdette-260
2. Rod Conley-211
3. Miles Cook II-187 ** leading JD Enterprise Steel Block/525 Mini Series Program
4. Seth Daniels-178
5. Tyler Carpenter-160
The Valvoline American Late Model Iron-Man Series fueled by VP is brought to the fans in the region by many important sponsors and partners: Official partners include, Valvoline Global Operations (Official Oil), VP Racing Fuels (Official Fuel), Hoosier Racing Tire (Official Tire), Coltman Farms Racing (Checkered Flag Sponsor & Battle of the Bluegrass DIRTcar Series Title Sponsor), Jail Breaker Brands (Official Potato Chip), STAKT Products, DIRTcar Racing, XS Power Batteries (Green Flag Sponsor), Todd Steel Buildings (Move of the Race Award), FloRacing (Rookie of the Year Award), DirtonDirt.com, MD3 (Hard Charger of the Race Award), Conley River Terminal (Hard Luck Award), Impact RaceGear (Official Outfitter), Race Cars (Official Victory Lane Sponsor), C&W Sales, Joy Ride Transport, Curtis Towing, MAGA Lift (Official Droop Check Sponsor), Simpson Race Products (Official Safety Equipment), Shane Bailey Racing, Swafford Signs (Official Decals & Graphics), MyRacePass (Official Website), Deatherage Racing Opticians (Middleman Award), Wayne’s Auto Repair (Official Hot Pit Sponsor), Slicker Graphics, Jim & Nancy Viox, JD Enterprise & Dirt Empire Magazine.
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
2024-Josh Rice-Crittenden, KY
2025-Jason Jameson-Lawrenceburg, IN
Previous Iron-Man Classic Champions:
2004-Jackie Boggs-Grayson, KY
2005-Rainout
2006-Chris Combs-Isom, KY
2007-Chris Combs-Isom, KY
2008-Don O’Neal-Martinsville, IN
2009-Josh McGuire-Grayson, KY
2010-Shannon Thornsberry-Martin, KY
2011-Jackie Boggs-Grayson, KY
2012-Michael Chilton-Salvisa, KY
2013-Michael Chilton-Salvisa, KY
2014-Chris Madden-Gray Court, SC
2015-Michael Chilton-Salvisa, KY
2016-Zack Dohm-Cross Lanes, WV
2017-Tommy Kerr-Maryville, TN
2018-Michael Chilton-Salvisa, KY
2019-Ashton Winger-Hampton, GA
2020-Dale McDowell-Chickamauga, GA
2021-Hudson O’Neal-Martinsville, IN
2022-Michael Chilton-Salvisa, KY
2023-Josh Rice-Crittenden, KY
2024-Seth Daniels-Jackson, OH
2025-Colten Burdette-Parkersburg, WV
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