Camargo, IL (6-21-09) – Millstream Speedway is a tight 3/8-mile bullring that can be strenuous on both drivers and equipment. Tonight at Millstream Speedway Tim Shaffer outlasted his fellow O’Reilly All Star competitors to take his fourth win of the season in front of a large crowd fathers on this Father’s Day show.

It seemed as if the second night of Ohio Speedweek began just where it left off night at Eldora Speedway, with plenty of action on the track. At the start of the event Rob Chaney and Brock Mayes started on the front row. When the first Green Flag flew, the Red Flag came out almost immediately when the 92 of Daron Clayton got upside down.

Once the race resumed, fast qualifier Rob Chaney bolted into the lead with third starting Shaffer sliding into second while Brock Mayes, Brandon Wimmer, Randy Hannagan and Paul McMahan staged a hot and heavy battle for the third position. Shaffer take the lead and never look back with a move in turns three and four establishing himself in the lead on Lap 5.

The first of several cautions would fly on lap six for Wimmer's stalled machine. That was followed a lap later when Dale Blaney and Danny Smith spun. Once the green flew again, Shaffer pulled away while Chaney had his hands full with Brock Mayes, Hannagan and a fast Greg Wilson. Another caution would fly on Lap 11 for a stalled Kenny Jacobs, followed by another yellow a lap later for Cale Conley. Within another lap there was another caution as Terry McCarl and Chad Kemenah stopped with flat left front tires.

On the Lap 14 restart, Shaffer again pulled away while Chaney now had to contend with Hannagan while Wilson moved into fourth. Another caution would come out on lap 18 for a stalled Lee Jacobs. Several drivers were reporting problems with their one-way radios and would not fall into line which prompted a fuel stop on Lap 18.

The race would then go the remaining 12 laps under green with Shaffer setting a torrid pace. Meanwhile, the fans were treated to a great battle for second as Chaney and Hannagan ran side-by-side for next eight laps before Hannagan would take the runner-up spot on Lap 28. At the Checkered Flag Shaffer won by six car lengths over Hannagan, Chaney, Wilson and Stevie Smith.

This was Shaffer’s fifteenth O’Reilly Circuit of Champions career win and his fourth of the season, which pads his points lead. It is his second All Star win at Millstream Speedway his first came in 1996, but it was not an Ohio Speedweek event.

Next up on the Ohio Speedweek schedule is Hilltop Speedway on Tuesday night, June 23. The pit gates will open at 4:00 pm and the grandstands gates will open at 5:00 while racing action is slated to begin at 8:00 pm. Grandstand tickets are $20 for adults. . For more information on the event you can call the track office at (740) 502-7650 or visit www.waynecountyspeedway.com.

Don’t miss a minute of Ohio Speedweek Action. Keep yourself updated by visiting both www.allstarsprint.com and www.ohiospeedweek.com .
Winner’s Quote Tim Shaffer - Brian (Kemenah, crew chief) and guys gave me a great race car. Kistler, J&J, VRP Shocks, Hoosier Tires...just everything fell into place tonight. That was just a great car to drive.

Last night was just part of this game...one night you're down and the next night you're on top. You just never know. I have great owners and great people behind me in Aaron Call and Janet Holbrook...just the whole team has been really awesome. That's part of this game too...one night you have a ride and the next you're looking. It just turned out the timing was right and I hooked up with Brian and we clicked right off the bat and it just keeps getting better and better.”

Second Place Rob Chaney – “"We struggled early this year, but Dave (Jessup) and I are really beginning to communicate and we're figuring this thing out and the results are starting to show that."

Speedweek Fan Info
If fans are looking for a place to stay during Ohio Speedweek there are several places that are offering special Ohio Speedweek rates. A great place to stay is the Rodeway Inn in Wooster, Ohio. To make reservations all you need to do is go online to www.rodewayinn.com or call (330) 262-5008 and ask for the Ohio Speedweek rate.

Another excellent place to stay and relax when visiting Limaland Motorsports Park or Waynesfield Raceway Park is the Comfort Inn of Lima. They offer great rates along with a free deluxe continental breakfast and coffee! They also have free high-speed wireless internet and a fitness center. For more information on the Comfort Inn of Lima call 419-228-4251 or visit www.comfortinn.com.

Whether you are at Fremont Speedway or Attica Raceway Park, stay at the Holiday Inn Express in Tiffin, Ohio. To make reservations visit www.holidayinn.com or call (419) 443-5100 and ask for the Ohio Speedweek racers rate.

During Speedweek the fans in attendance should check out the O’Reilly All Star Merchandise trailer as there are several new items. Special for Ohio Speedweek, ASI Sportswear has created several items including: 2009 Ohio Speedweek decals, 2009 Ohio Speedweek die cast, and an exclusive tye-dye 2009 Ohio Speedweek t-shirt. Also new to the trailer is 2010 All Star calendars with are 12X12, full color, and priced at $15. Also new is the 2009 O’Reilly All Star Circuit of Champions souvenir program, which is a must read for fans of the series. Also in the trailer is a host of the best and highest quality race wear that ASI Sportswear has to offer including new driver shirts for Greg Wilson, Ryan Bunton, Dale Blaney and Tim Shaffer.


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