Story By: RYAN DELPH / DENNIS ERB RACING – CARPENTERSVILLE, IL – The Dennis Erb Racing team made the trek to Farmer City Raceway in Farmer City, Illinois on April 11-12, as the World of Outlaws Late Model Series sanctioned the annual running of the ‘Illini 100.’
With a $12,000 top prize up for grabs in Friday’s weekend opener, Dennis Erb, Jr. timed in ninth quickest in Group B during qualifying prior to placing fifth in his heat race. After grabbing the third and final transfer spot through his B-Main, Dennis was able to pick off eleven competitors during the 40-lap feature event en route to a steady eleventh place performance.
At the 1/4-mile bullring on Saturday evening, a $20,000 winner’s check was on the line in the finale of the ‘Illini 100.’ Dennis stopped the clock thirteenth fastest in Group A during time trials before running seventh in his heat race and fourth in his B-Main. The Carpentersville, Illinois ace then received a series provisional to gain access into the 60-lapper and was able to salvage a thirteenth place showing from the rear of the field. Dennis currently sits tenth in the latest version of the WOOLMS point standings exiting the ‘Illini 100’ weekend.
The #28 team has already invaded the Hawkeye State for a trio of MARS Racing Series showdowns from April 17-19. Later tonight to get the tripleheader underway, a $5,000 to win show will be held at Cedar County Raceway in Tipton, Iowa. A similar $5,000 to win event will then be held on Friday evening at 34 Raceway in West Burlington, Iowa. The annual ‘Slocum 50’ will then wrap up the busy weekend on Saturday at 34 Raceway, as Dennis will vie for a $10,555 payday in the prestigious contest.