JULY 17, 2010
The #55 team wrapped up the grueling UMP DIRTcar Summer Nationals tour tonight at the Oakshade Raceway in Wauseon, Ohio. After timing in fifth quickest in his group during qualifying, Jeep Van Wormer unfortunately suffered mechanical problems during his heat race. He took a series provisional to gain access into the $10,000 to win main event and later rolled off nineteenth on the grid. Jeep then blasted past thirteen competitors in the 60-lapper to score a sixth place performance behind winner Rusty Schlenk, Jack Sullivan, Ryan Unzicker, Dennis Erb, and Donnie Moran. When the final points were tabulated, the Pinconning, Michigan native found himself in the fourth spot behind series champion Jason Feger, Dennis Erb, and Shannon Babb. [complete results]

JULY 16, 2010
The second-to-last "Hell Tour" event took place tonight at the Attica Raceway Park in Attica, Ohio and a $5,000 top prize was up for grabs. Jeep Van Wormer broke a rear end in his primary car during the qualifying session, but used a back-up car to storm through the field in his heat race to earn a second place finish from the back. After starting sixth in the 40-lap main event, Jeep drove his #55 entry to a stellar runner-up effort behind only winner Jason Feger. The Pinconning, Michigan native currently sits fourth in the latest UMP DIRTcar Summer Nationals point standings heading into the series finale tomorrow night at the Oakshade (OH) Raceway. [complete results]

JULY 14, 2010
The Kokomo Speedway in Kokomo, Indiana greeted the cars and stars of the UMP DIRTcar Summer Nationals tour tonight with another $5,000 to win showdown. Jeep Van Wormer paced the stout field during qualifying to earn fast time honors and later ran third in heat race action. After starting eighth in the 40-lap main event, Jeep unfortunately suffered problems around the halfway point of the race and retired in the nineteenth position. [complete results]

JULY 13, 2010
Peoria Speedway in Peoria, Illinois hosted night twenty-five of the grueling "Hell Tour" tonight and another $5,000 top prize was up for grabs. Jeep Van Wormer timed in second fastest in his group during qualifying, but suffered mechanical problems early in his heat race. After eventually getting a series provisional and starting twenty-second on the grid in the 40-lapper, Jeep was involved in an early race incident, which netted him a disappointing nineteenth place performance. [complete results]

JULY 12, 2010
The Iron Motorsports team rolled into the Spoon River Speedway in Canton, Illinois tonight for round twenty-four of the daily UMP DIRTcar Summer Nationals grind. Jeep Van Wormer laid down the quickest lap in his group during qualifying and later won his heat race. After drawing the pole position for the $5,000 to win main event, Jeep's hard tire selection caused him to fade to as far back as eighth in the early portion of the race. However, he charged back up through the field to secure a hard-fought fourth place finish behind winner Ryan Unzicker, Tim Lance, and Jason Feger. [complete results]

JULY 11, 2010
Jeep Van Wormer racked up his fourth UMP DIRTcar Summer Nationals triumph tonight at the Quincy Raceway in Quincy, Illinois! Jeep, who arrived late at the racetrack after suffering a flat tire on his transporter, qualified second fastest in his group during time trials and later won his heat race. The Pinconning, Michigan native started third in the 40-lap main event, but grabbed the top spot on lap seven when leader Brian Shirley lost power. Jeep then cruised to the $5,000 victory by beating Jason Feger, Ryan Unzicker, Doug Drown, and Mark Burgtorf to the checkers! [complete results]

JULY 10, 2010
Race twenty-two of the grueling UMP DIRTcar Summer Nationals took the Iron Motorsports team to the Fairbury American Legion Speedway in Fairbury, Illinois tonight for a $10,000 to win program. Jeep Van Wormer qualified fourth quickest in his group during time trials and later earned the third transfer position in his stacked heat race. After starting twelfth on the grid in the 50-lapper, Jeep quickly moved up to the fifth spot before the track rubbered-up and turned one-lane. He wound up finishing behind only winner Shannon Babb, Matt Miller, Ryan Unzicker, and Jason Feger. [complete results]

JULY 9, 2010
Next up for the #55 team was a trip to the Tri-City Speedway in Granite City, Illinois tonight for a $10,000 to win "Hell Tour" showdown. Jeep Van Wormer laid down the quickest lap in his group during qualifying and later won his heat race. After starting third in the 40-lap main event, Jeep unfortunately suffered terminal problems underneath the hood that relegated the Pinconning, Michigan native to a disappointing eleventh place performance. [complete results]

JULY 8, 2010
The 30th Annual 'Herald & Review 100' took place tonight at the mighty Macon Speedway in Macon, Illinois! Jeep Van Wormer qualified third fastest in his group and later ran third in heat race action. After starting thirteenth on the grid in the $6,000 to win main event, Jeep stayed out of trouble for the most part in the wild 100-lapper. When the dust had settled at the tiny 1/5-mile venue, Jeep found himself credited with a ninth place finish. [complete results]

JULY 7, 2010
Tonight's UMP DIRTcar Summer Nationals program at the Spoon River Speedway in Canton, Illinois has been postponed due to inclement weather. The $5,000 to win show at Spoon River has been moved to Monday night, July 12.

JULY 6, 2010
Following a rare night off from the daily UMP Summer Nationals grind, Jeep Van Wormer claimed his third "Hell Tour" triumph tonight at the Fayette County Speedway in Brownstown, Illinois! Jeep laid down the quickest lap in his group during qualifying and won his heat race prior to leading all forty laps of the main event. The Pinconning, Michigan native recorded the $5,000 victory tonight by defeating Jason Feger, Jack Sullivan, Dennis Erb, and Billy Moyer, Jr! [complete results]

JULY 4, 2010
The #55 team celebrated our nation's birthday tonight with another UMP DIRTcar Summer Nationals showdown at the Lincoln Speedway in Lincoln, Illinois. Jeep Van Wormer did not qualify well, but later ran sixth in heat race action before winning the B-Main. The Pinconning, Michigan native was scheduled to start sixteenth in the $5,000 to win feature event, but Mother Nature unfortunately stepped in prior to the 40-lapper. This race has been postponed to July 25, but it will not count towards the "Hell Tour" point standings. [complete results]

JULY 3, 2010
The Iron Motorsports team crossed through the pit gate at the I-55 Raceway in Pevely, Missouri tonight for round eighteen of the grueling "Hell Tour." Jeep Van Wormer had troubles during qualifying and heat race action, but later passed nine cars in the B-Main to take home the consolation race victory. After starting seventeenth on the grid in the $10,000 to win main event, Jeep worked his way past eight more competitors en route to a solid ninth place finish. [complete results]

JULY 2, 2010
The grueling UMP DIRTcar Summer Nationals tour rolled into the Paducah International Raceway in Paducah, Kentucky tonight for a $10,000 to win affair. Jeep Van Wormer timed in second fastest in his group during qualifying and later won his heat race. After drawing the pole position prior to the 40-lap main event, Jeep hung around the top five throughout the race before notching a fifth place performance behind winner Billy Moyer, Jimmy Mars, Jason Feger, and Scott James. [complete results]

JULY 1, 2010
Round sixteen of the "Hell Tour" took the #55 team to the Clayhill Motorsports in Atwood, Tennessee tonight for another $5,000 to win program. Jeep Van Wormer qualified fifth fastest in his group and later grabbed the fourth and final transfer spot in heat race action. After rolling off from the outside of the eighth row in the 40-lapper, Jeep wound up twelfth in the final rundown at the Volunteer State oval. [complete results]

JUNE 30, 2010
The June portion of the rigorous UMP DIRTcar Summer Nationals schedule concluded tonight at the Charleston Speedway in Charleston, Illinois. Jeep Van Wormer laid down the fastest lap during qualifying to nab his fifth fast time award during the 2010 "Hell Tour." After running second in heat race action, Jeep started fourth on the grid in the $5,000 to win main event. On the one-groove racing surface in the 40-lapper, Jeep dropped a spot in the running order and wound up fifth behind winner Brian Shirley, Jack Sullivan, Ryan Unzicker, and Jason Feger. [complete results]

JUNE 29, 2010
The Iron Motorsports team reached victory lane for the second time on the "Hell Tour" tonight at the I-96 Speedway in Lake Odessa, Michigan! Jeep Van Wormer earned fast time honors during qualifying and later won his competitive heat race. After drawing the third starting spot in the 30-lap main event, Jeep took the lead from polesitter Devin Shiels on a lap thirteen restart to grab the top spot. The Pinconning, Michigan native then led the remainder of the race on the one-groove surface to record the $5,000 top prize over Shiels, Brian Ruhlman, Ryan Unzicker, and Zack Olger. [complete results]

JUNE 28, 2010
Jeep Van Wormer scored yet another top five finish on the UMP DIRTcar Summer Nationals tour, as the series invaded the Lincoln Park Speedway in Putnamville, Indiana tonight for round thirteen. Jeep laid down the fastest lap in his group during qualifying and later won his competitive heat race. After starting outside of the front row in the $5,000 to win main event, Jeep ran second for the first half of the 40-lapper before slipping back to a fourth place finish behind only winner Don O'Neal, Shannon Babb, and Jason Feger. [complete results]

JUNE 27, 2010
Round twelve of the grueling "Hell Tour" rolled into the immaculate Tri-State Speedway in Haubstadt, Indiana tonight for a $5,000 to win showdown. Jeep Van Wormer timed in third fastest in his group during qualifying and later ran fourth in his loaded heat race. After starting tenth on the grid in the 40-lap main event, Jeep worked his way up to the fifth position to finish behind only winner Don O'Neal, Jason Feger, Dennis Erb, and Shannon Babb. He currently sits fifth in the latest UMP DIRTcar Summer Nationals point standings heading into Monday's event in Putnamville, Indiana. [complete results]

JUNE 26, 2010
Clarksville Speedway in Clarksville, Tennessee hosted round eleven of the UMP DIRTcar Summer Nationals tour tonight and another $10,000 top prize was up for grabs. Jeep Van Wormer sported one of the fastest racecars all evening, as he set fast time in his group during qualifying and later won his heat race. After starting fourth in the 40-lap main event, Jeep grabbed the top spot on lap five and led the next twenty circuits. Unfortunately, Jack Sullivan got by his #55 on lap twenty-five and Jeep was forced to settle for a strong runner-up performance. [complete results]

JUNE 25, 2010
Jeep Van Wormer and his #55 team invaded the Farmer City Raceway in Farmer City, Illinois tonight for the tenth leg of the "Hell Tour." Jeep timed in sixth fastest in his group during time trials and later grabbed the fourth and final transfer position in his stacked heat race. After starting sixteenth on the grid in the $10,000 to win A-Main, Jeep was making headway during the 40-lapper until a pinhole developed in the radiator. He was forced to make a quick pitstop and wound up finishing in the thirteenth spot. [complete results]

JUNE 24, 2010
Night nine of the UMP DIRTcar Summer Nationals tour took place tonight at the Shepp's Speedway in Alexander, Illinois. Jeep Van Wormer once again earned fast time honors during qualifying and later ran second in heat race action. After starting fifth in the $5,000 to win main event, Jeep moved up to the third position to finish only behind winner Shannon Babb and runner-up Billy Moyer, Jr. [complete results]

JUNE 23, 2010
The Iron Motorsports team rolled into the tiny Belle Clair Speedway in Belleville, Illinois tonight for round eight of the "Hell Tour." Jeep Van Wormer topped the speed charts during qualifying to earn fast time honors and later finished second in his heat race. After starting fifth on the grid in the $5,000 to win main event, Jeep raced hard inside of the top five for the entire 40 laps and eventually recorded a stellar third place effort behind only winner Dennis Erb and runner-up Rodney Melvin. [complete results]

JUNE 22, 2010
Jeep Van Wormer and his #55 team entered night seven of the UMP DIRTcar Summer Nationals tour tonight at the Highland Speedway in Highland, Illinois. After laying down the quickest lap in his group during qualifying, Jeep ran second in heat race action to earn the seventh starting spot in the $5,000 to win A-Main. The Pinconning, Michigan native was running fifth in the 40-lap main event when he unfortunately suffered a flat tire with only two laps to go. He wound up credited with a twelfth place finish. [complete results]

JUNE 21, 2010
After last night's disappointment at Wilmot, the Iron Motorsports team closed the deal on their first victory of the 2010 UMP DIRTcar Summer Nationals tonight at the Vermilion County Speedway in Danville, Illinois! Jeep Van Wormer swept the night's racing activities at Danville, as he posted the fastest time in qualifying, won his heat race, and led all forty laps of the main event. Jeep picked up the $5,000 payday in defeating Dennis Erb, Ryan Unzicker, Brian Shirley, and Jason Feger! [complete results]

JUNE 20, 2010
Jeep Van Wormer almost picked up his first win on the grueling UMP Summer Nationals trail tonight at the Wilmot Raceway in Wilmot, Wisconsin. Following a heat race win, the polesitting Van Wormer led the first eighteen circuits of the $5,000 to win feature event. Unfortunately for the Pinconning, Michigan ace, a broken rear-end on lap nineteen sent him pitside with a heart-breaking twentieth place finish. [complete results]

JUNE 19, 2010
Night two of the 'Masters' weekend took place tonight at the Cedar Lake Speedway and a $10,000 top prize was up for grabs at the New Richmond, Wisconsin oval. Jeep Van Wormer timed in fourth quickest in his group during qualifying and later ran sixth in his heat race and third in his B-Main. Unfortunately, his B-Main performance left him one spot out of a coveted transfer position into the 40-lap main event. [complete results]

JUNE 18, 2010
The #55 team traveled to the renowned Cedar Lake Speedway in New Richmond, Wisconsin tonight for race three of the UMP DIRTcar Summer Nationals circuit. Jeep Van Wormer ran sixth in heat race action at CLS, but grabbed the second transfer spot out of the B-Main. After starting eighteenth on the grid in the $5,000 to win A-Main, Jeep was unfortunately caught up in an early race incident, which led to a disappointing twenty-first place performance. [complete results]

JUNE 17, 2010
Round two of the "Hell Tour" took place tonight at the Kankakee County Speedway in Kankakee, Illinois and another $5,000 top prize was up for grabs. Jeep Van Wormer timed in third quickest in his group during qualifying and finished fourth in heat race action. The driver of the #55 rolled off thirteenth in the 40-lap main event and picked off five competitors to notch a respectable eighth place effort. [complete results]

JUNE 16, 2010
Pinconning, Michigan native Jeep Van Wormer kicked off the 2010 version of the UMP DIRTcar Summer Nationals tonight at the legendary Brownstown Speedway in Brownstown, Indiana! Jeep qualified second fastest in his group during time trials and later grabbed the second transfer spot in his heat race. After starting eighth on the grid in the $5,000 to win A-Main, Jeep rolled past three cars in the 40-lapper en route to a solid fifth place performance behind only winner Billy Moyer, Mike Marlar, Jack Sullivan, and Greg Johnson. [complete results]