Eugene Gregorich, Jr.
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7/24 - Big Wreck @ WIR
Eugene was involved in a massive wreck at WIR on Thursday night. His car sustained major front end damage as seen in the photo above.
He was a little shaken and sore but otherwise OK. It is unclear at this time when or if the car will be ready to race again this season.
7/23 - 4th Place @ 141 in IMCA Northern Sport Mod
Eugene participated in 141 Speedway's special Clash at the Creek with IMCA dirt cars competing on the asphalt. He piloted his dad's IMCA northern sport mod, leading early in the feature.
However a car would spin in front of him, and another rammed into his back end, cutting his left rear tire. He would rejoin the field at the tail, and worked his way all the way back to a 4th place finish in the 50 lap event.
7/13 - Gregorich Wins Kim Parsons Memorial 40 at MMS
Eugene went back to Marshfield Motor Speedway on Saturday night, a place where he owns 2 track championships during his career. He made a three-wide pass to take the 2nd spot, then got by the leader with 8 to go, taking the checkers.
Eugene also took home a solid 3rd place finish at WIR on Thursday night.
7/5 - 6th @ WIR & 7th @ Dells (WCS Race)
Eugene had a solid run at WIR, starting in the 13th position in the A-main, and running all the way up to a 6th place finish on the night. He also went to Dells Raceway Park on Saturday for the Wisconsin Challenge Series race, where he took home a 7th place finish.
6/20 - Eugene Wins Again at WIR!
Eugene started on the pole for the A-main at WIR on Thursday night, and he led all 30 laps of the event en route to his second win of the season at WIR. Tim Rothe gave it a run toward the end of the race, but Eugene navigated through lapped traffic to pick up the victory.
He will be racing this evening at Illiana Motor Speedway in Indiana in the ASA Midwest Tour race.
6/15 - 4th Place at Marshfield (Wisconsin Challenge Series)
Eugene went to Marshfield for the 1st time this season to compete in the Wisconsin Challenge Series race. He qualified strong, being the 3rd fastest super late model through the gates. Eugene hung up around the top 5 the entire race, finishing in 4th position.
6-13 - 14th to 6th at WIR
Eugene started the 75 lap main event at WIR in the 14th position, and quickly put himself into the top 10. With half of the race over, he had moved behind Jeff Van Oudenhoven into the 7th spot. A mechanical failure from Steve Holzhausen moved Eugene up to 6th, and that's where he finished.
6/6 - Eugene Wins Wild One at WIR
Eugene started in the 12th position in Thursday's main event at WIR, and quickly made his way up to 5th. Running the high line, the top 4 got tangled up, with Jr. dodging all of them through the middle of the track.
A total of 11 cars were involved in the incident, and Jr. inherited the lead. He took command and won his 1st ever Super Late Model A-main at WIR. He will be participating in the Red Race at WIR next Thursday night.
5/31 - ASA Midwest Tour - Dells Raceway Park
Eugene was unable to qualify for the main at Dells Raceway Park on Saturday. It was the 2nd ASA race Eugene has attended this season. He made the starting grid in the 1st race at Elko Speedway.
5/27 - WCS Results from Golden Sands
Eugene drew the pole for the Wisconsin Challenge Series race at Golden Sands Speedway on Memorial Day. He would lead the bulk of the race, but a late restart bunched the field, and Mark Eswein was able to pass on the inside.
Chris Weinkauf also got by, giving Eugene a 3rd place finish in the 100 lap race.
5/17 - Dells Raceway Park Results
Eugene had planned on attending the ASA Midwest Tour race in Iowa, but for financial reasons decided to take a crack at the Dells Raceway Park.
He qualified 2nd fastest out of the 17 car field, and was running the high line when another car was pushed up into him, bringing out a caution and sending Jr. to the back.
He would climb back up into the top 10, but was pushed into the infield while attempting a pass, and received the black flag.
Eugene will be running the ASA race at Elko Speedway on May 23rd.
4/21 - 2009 Gregorich Racing Schedule
Eugene has his 2009 schedule set to go, you can view it as an image, or download as a printable PDF.
The first race for him is this Saturday @ the Dells Raceway Park in the ASA Midwest Tour.
