Modified racing is one of the oldest types of racing in the US, dating back to the days of the post-World War II coupes. Modified racing began as race drivers modified their cars to gain a competitive advantage over their fellow competitors. What started out as minor modifications to the cars has now grown to the point that some modified classes are no longer based on any current production vehicles. NASCAR was instrumental in modified racing's beginnings. Some of NASCAR's pioneers were veteran modified racers long before NASCAR's inception in 1949.
Due to this unfortunate time the April 18th – Yakima Speedway race has been cancelled.
We hope everyone is doing well and taking great care.
We will get through this awful time with the coronavirus-19. Just be safe everyone.
Thank You to our 2019 Sponsors
We have been so fortunate to have such great support to our club. Please take the time to review our 2019 sponsors. If you have not used any of the services of our sponsors, take the time to get familiar with them. If you should at anytime use any of their services, please thank them for their continued support to Vintage Modified Racing Association.
Bath Fitter – Jeremy Nichols – Sales Consultant – 253/278-2047 or eMail at jnichols@bocabathsystems.com
Big Mountain Web Design – 866/910-1070 – http://bigmountainmail.com
Charles Schwab – Shane Conway – Financial Consultant – 253/274-9996 – https://client.schwab.com
Delta Camshaft – 253/383-4152
Evergreen Speedway – Monroe, WA – www.EvergreenSpeedway.com
Grays Harbor Raceway – Elma, WA – www.graysharborraceway.com
IKE’S Auto Repair – Centralia, WA – 360/870-5146
Jim Jones Trucking
Northwest Concrete Cutting – Vince Conwell – 253/852-6231 – www.northwestconcretecutting.com
Pizza Time – Puyallup, WA – 253/841-9515
Stream-Line Auto Body – Tacoma, WA – 253/376-1917
Tony Russell Insurance – Erin Nichols – 360/900-9667 – or Email at erin@tonyrussellinsurance.com – www.tonyrussellinsurnace.com
Wenatchee Valley Super Oval – www.WVSO.com
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Steve Woods in the 22-car came to VMRA in 2019; however, he first began racing in 1999 with the Cruiser car at Spanaway Speedway. Now that is a track that is missed by many. Steve taking 4th place, ended his season with a total of 531-points.
The banquet had some wonderful humor, as Mike was presenting Steve with his trophy young Kamden Jones ran up, snagged the trophy from Steve and ran off with it. It was absolutely adorable.
Steve races in a 1955 Chevrolet / Bel Air with a 355 engine built by Bud’s Machine & Engine Shop. Car owner is Rick Villyard. Steve came out with a true racing heart. Fast and furious.
Thank you to Steve’s 2019 sponsors First Day Electric, Gig Harbor Copy & Mail and Travel by Cathy. And a very special Thank You too Rick Villyard, John Woods and Becca Woods.
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Rick Villyard ended his 2019 racing season with a total of 515-points, coming in 5th place. Rick’s car is a 1947 Ford with a 358 engine. Car owner is the very lovely Tina Villyard. Congratulations for a great racing season.
Thank you to Rick’s 2019 sponsors: Archer Construction, A&R Sawing & Drilling
Rick started racing with the Street Stocks in 1999, he came to VMRA in 2017. Ricks #2-car won the Best Appearing Car for 2019. His car was voted in by his peers. That is a wonderful honor.
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Chris Cook took home the 6th place trophy and ending his season with a total of 492-points.
Chris started racing with Vintage Modified Racing Association in 2017. He first began racing in 1976 with a Modified class. He has an amazing 82-wins under his belt since 1976.
This 1941 Hudson was built by Jim Jones of Jim Jones Trucking.
Thank you to Chris Cook’s 2019 sponsors: T & J Machine Shop, Rainier View Plumbing and Rooter, Randy’s Auto Sales, Ace Auto Repair, Jim Jones Trucking and Cornwell Tools. A very special Thank You too Jan Snyder and Wild Willy.
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Dave Trapp in the 51-car is a Charter Member with Vintage Modified Racing Association. Dave was nicknamed “Cheater Dave” back in the day, a force to be reckoned with. Dave ended his 2019 racing season in 9th-place with a total of 319-points.
Dave started racing in 1969 with the Figure 8 class. His 1935 Dodge was built by Eric McClain. Dave’s car is sponsored by Streamline Auto Body.
A very special Thank You Barb Trapp, Eric Mclain and Todd McCartney.
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Mike Clother in the #7-car came in 7th place this year, ending his 2019 racing season with a total of 440-points. Mike has been racing with Vintage Modified Racing Association for 24-years. He first joined VMRA 1995. His first opinion of the cars was that they were Fast and Cool. Mike thought the teams were great racers, and even had the best fans.
Mike has been a very strong supporter of VMRA. He has been voted in as the Board President and has severed in that position off and on over the course of several years and is currently the Board President. He has served as the Board Treasurer back in the day. Mike is the ‘go to’ person for many of the members.
Mike races in a 1948 Buick. His car was built by Bowtie Performance and Kevin Rinkel. Mike first began racing with the Demo Derby on Mother’s Day 1981. He won a trophy and was hooked. Mike’s first class was with Hobby Stocks at Spanaway Speedway. His favorite track is Bonneville Salt Flats and was clocked at 162 MPH. Mike also has 7-championships under his belt with VMRA. Jacque Clother, Mike’s lovely wife is the car owner.
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John Mustered has been racing with Vintage Modifieds since 2004. John held one of the top 5-positions through the 2019 racing season and took home the 3rd place trophy and ending his 2019 season with a total of 545-points.
During his time racing with Vintage Modifieds he has volunteered for several positions. He has served on the board as Vice President and Secretary, he is the clubs promoter taking on the challenge of scheduling the races every year. Thank you John for your service to Vintage Modified Racing Association.
John’s car is a 1940 Hudson with a 350-size engine. His car was built by Chuck Peterson and Darren Cope. Josh Peterson is the 26-team crew chief. A very special Thank You to Leonard Schmidt.
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Congratulations to Vince Conwell driving the 27X car, taking home the 2nd place trophy for the season and ending the season with a total of 569-points.
Vince first began racing in 1978 with the Claimer class. He first began racing with Vintage Modified in 2017. He races in a 1937 Chevy with a 350 motor. Vince built his car and is co-owner with Ken Kaltschmidt.
A very special thank you goes out to Deanna Conwell, Ken Kaltschmidt and Marcey Sullivan. And thank you Vince Conwell for your service on the board as Sgt. of Arms.
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Ed Beck in the 15-car, 1947 Ford Sedan, took home three trophies in his first year racing with Vintage Modified Racing Association. Ed took home the 8th place trophy, with a total of 377-points. Ed began his racing hobby in 1990 with the Thunder Car Class. He not only took home the 8th place trophy, but was voted in for the “Hard Luck” award. Of course no one wants to end the season with acknowledgement of “Hard Luck”, but after blowing 3-engines it pretty much goes hand in hand. Rick Villyard in the 2-car made the hard luck trophy for Ed, an amazing trophy!
Ed received the Rooking of Year tophie as well. That is an accomplishment, three trophies in his first year racing w/VMRA.
A special thank you to Ed Becks team, family and friends. Co-owner, Becky Beck and Crew Chief, Shawn McGuire and
Pit Crew Team Shawn, Dylan & Moe. A special thank you to Gary and Sharleen Beck and Kyle & Opal Trussell. Acknowledgement to the Beck teams sponsors: Drake’s Pizza & Subs, Ok Timber, Baxters Auto Parts,
and Richard Fry III 907 Racing.
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What a wonderful evening at the Emerald Queen Casino Banquet Center on Saturday evening. A great turn out. Wonderful presentations. Great giveaways. But let’s start with our season champion, Kyten Jones. Kyten was raised in a racing family. Kyten began racing with Vintage Modified in 2012. Kyten finished the season with a total of 593-points. Held first place all season. A wonderful championship year for Kyten Jones.
Kyten’s dad, Jim Jones (who is also a Vintage Modified champion) spoke some words of pride and endearment for Kyten. Shared memories of the past, with his wife – Kyten’s mom Cheryl who would be extremely proud of her son. Shared words of Kyten’s character and strengths. Not only did Kyten receive the championship; but he was voted in by his peers as the ‘Most Improved Driver’. Congratulations Kyten Jones for such a successful season. Jim Jones was voted in as ‘Sportsman of the Year’ by his peers.
What an incredible evening of racing for Kyten Jones in the 30-car. What an incredible racing season for Kyten Jones. Kyten has led first place through the whole 2019 season, leading in points as well with a total of 593-points.
Kyten has been around racing his whole life. However, Kyten began racing himself with Vintage Modified Racing Association in 2012. With full family support and mentoring Kyten has finally gotten his first Championship.
In loving memory Cheryl Jones, Congratulations Kyten Jones, your mom would be so very-very proud of you and this wonderful accomplishment – it’s a family tradition!
What a wonderful photo of Kyten as he prepares for the Main Event. Clearing his mind of all thoughts, except for taking first place in the Main Event.
Thank You to Kyten’s Sponsors:
Benchmark Barrels – www.benchmark-barrels.com – Arlington, WA
Berg’s Custom Cylinder Heads – Arlington, WA
Jay’s Automotive – Everett, WA
Dillon Trucking – Arlington, WA
SPECIAL THANKS TO: Mike VanHulle, Gram Schostak and to Tom Hobeck of RPM Signs Arlington, Wa for the graphics
Thank You to our 2019 Sponsors
Bath Fitter – Jeremy Nichols – Sales Consultant – 253/278-2047 or eMail at jnichols@bocabathsystems.com
Big Mountain Web Design – 866/910-1070 – http://bigmountainmail.com
Charles Schwab – Shane Conway – Financial Consultant – 253/274-9996 – https://client.schwab.com
Delta Camshaft – 253/383-4152
Evergreen Speedway – Monroe, WA – www.EvergreenSpeedway.com
Grays Harbor Raceway – Elma, WA – www.graysharborraceway.com
IKE’S Auto Repair – Centralia, WA – 360/870-5146
Jim Jones Trucking
Northwest Concrete Cutting – Vince Conwell – 253/852-6231 – www.northwestconcretecutting.com
Pizza Time – Puyallup, WA – 253/841-9515
Stream-Line Auto Body – Tacoma, WA – 253/376-1917
Tony Russell Insurance – Erin Nichols – 360/900-9667 – or Email at erin@tonyrussellinsurance.com – www.tonyrussellinsurnace.com
Wenatchee Valley Super Oval – www.WVSO.com
What a great evening of racing. A good turn out of our Vintage cars and teams. We had an 8-lap A-Trophy and B-Trophy dash. The Main event was a 25-lap race.
Congratulations to our 1st, 2nd and 3rd place winners of the Main Event. Ken Kaltschmidt driving the 27X-car came in 1st, Kyten Jones in the 30-car came in 2nd and John Mustered driving the 26-car took 3rd.
Ken Kaltschmidt and Vince Conwell are partners in the 27X-car. Sharing in the victories this season. The 27X-car currently has 423-points and is in 2nd place overall. Congratulations for another 1st place win and trophy.
SPECIAL THANKS TO: Deanna Conwell and Marcey Sullivan
Kyten Jones in the 30-car took home the 2nd place trophy in the Main event. Kyten has had an amazing season this year, holding down the 1st place position and the points leader with a total of 445-points.
Thank you to Kyten’s sponsors:
Benchmark Barrels – www.benchmark-barrels.com – Arlington, WA
Berg’s Custom Cylinder Heads – Arlington, WA
Jay’s Automotive – Everett, WA
Dillon Trucking – Arlington, WA
SPECIAL THANKS TO: Mike VanHulle, Gram Schostak and to Tom Hobeck of RPM Signs Arlington, Wa for the graphics
John Mustered in the 26-car took home the 3rd place trophy in the 25-lap Main event. What a close race, cars neck-to-neck. John (aka: Johnny Lightning) was moving up the field fast and furious and proudly took home that 3rd place trophy. John has been racing with Vintage Modifieds since 2004. John would like to call out a special thank you to Leonard Schmidt for all of his encouragement and support over the years of racing. Also, a huge thank you to his crew chief Josh Peterson. Congratulations John for another trophy to add to your trophy shelf. John holds the 3rd place with Vintage Modifieds and has a total of 409-points.
Steve Woods driving the 22-car came in 1st in the A-Trophy. Steve is holding 4th place with Vintage Modifieds and has a total of 383-points. This is Steve’s first year with Vintage Modifieds. Steve has taken home several trophies this year. He has also ran into some bad luck, blowing 2-engines this year – wow! Congratulations Steve for yet, another trophy this season.
Thank you to Steve’s sponsors: First Day Electric, Gig Harbor Copy & Mail and Travel by Cathy
SPECIAL THANKS TO: Rick Villyard, John Woods and Becca Woods
Robert Rux came in 1st in the B-Trophy dash. Very exciting for Robert Rux in the 88-car. Unfortunately, Robert hasn’t been able to make every race this season, he has spent most of this year building this beautiful 1936 Chevy Humpback. Robert has a total of 121-points this season.
Thank you to Robert’s sponsors: Stickerboyzzz discount lettering, Jeremy Nichols, Bath Fitters and Erin Nichols, Tony Russell Insurance.
SPECIAL THANKS TO: Jeremy Nichols, Devin Eierman, Rick Villyard, and Vince Hose for all your help building my car
And a very special thank you to Mountain Man Ken Jackson for all of your years of friendship and being a part of my team. You will be missed, but never forgotten. Rest in peace dear friend.
In loving memory of Ken Jackson WVSO let Vintage Modifieds have a memorial lap in his honor.
