UMP Crate Late Model Point Standings (July 18): National: 2nd (-6) -- IL State: 1ST

Win #13 in Crate, 6th in Super at Lincoln!

July 25, 2010 -- Bobby and his #32 team were at the Lincoln Speedway Sunday night with both the Crate and the Super Late Model. The Monster Midwest Series was in town for the Supers. In the Crate, Bobby started on the pole and won his heat and started third in the feature. In the feature, Bobby would battle with the first and second place cars for several laps until finally separating himself from the field picking up his thirteenth win of the season. In the Super, Bobby was strong on the bottom, picking off cars lap by lap from his eleventh starting position to come home with a solid sixth place run.


New Body & Scheme for Crate Car

July 22, 2010 -- Bobby has a new look to his Crate Late Model. Check out the "photos" page for more pics.


Dirt Cast Interview

July 15, 2010 -- Bobby was interviewed by DirtCast.com this week. To listen to what Bobby had to say, click the "audio/video" link in the menu.


Crate Win #12 at Spoon River!

July 12, 2010 -- Bobby picked up win number twelve at Spoon River Monday night.


Second Summer Nationals Start at Quincy, Third Start at Spoon

July 11-12, 2010 -- Bobby made his second Summer Nationals start Sunday at Quincy. He qualified second quick in his group and was second in his heat. In the feature, Bobby would come home twelfth. The next night, Bobby would again make the Summer Nationals feature field and move up from his eighteenth starting spot to come home eleventh. A successful couple races in the Super Late Model, gaining experience against a good field of cars.


Crate Win #11 at PVCS!

July 10, 2010 -- Bobby and his #32 team scored win number eleven at Pierce's Vermilion County Speedway Saturday night. Bobby also took the heat race win.


Crate Win #10 at Tri-City!

July 2, 2010 -- The win total reached double figures Friday night as Bobby picked up his tenth win of the season and second at Tri-City Speedway! He also took the win in the heat race.


UMP National Points Leader!

June 26, 2010 -- Bobby is now the UMP National Points leader in Crate Late Model points! He also continues to lead the Illinois State Points.


Crate Win #9 at Farmer City!

June 25, 2010 -- Bobby and his #32 team were at the Farmer City Raceway Friday night. Bobby won his heat race to start on the pole of the feature. In the feature, Bobby led all twenty laps to pick up his ninth win in sixteen starts this season.


8th Crate Win at Spoon, 8th in Super at PVCS!

June 21, 2010 -- Bobby picked up win number eight in the Crate Late Model on Saturday at Spoon River. On Monday it was time to race the other car, taking the Super Late Model to Pierce's Vermilion County Speedway where the UMP Summer Nationals were in town. Bobby qualified third in his group, ran third in his heat, and earned his fourth top ten of the season coming home with an eighth place finish.


Second in UMP National Crate Points / IL State Points Leader

June 17, 2010 -- Bobby has moved up to second in the UMP Pro (Crate) Late Model National Points thru June 14th. He has three fewer races then the leader has. Bobby leads the UMP IL State Points.


Crate Win #7 at PVCS!

June 9, 2010 -- Bobby scored his seventh win of the season Wednesday night at Pierce's Vermilion County Speedway.


   

New Shirt in Stock and Ready to Ship

June 7, 2010 -- Bobby's new shirt features Bobby along with his dad, Hall of Famer Bob Pierce. Check out the "store" page for all the details.


Crate Win #6 at PVCS!

June 6, 2010 -- Bobby picked up win number six Sunday night at Pierce's Vermilion County Speedway.


5th in UMP National Points

June 3, 2010 -- Bobby is currently fifth in UMP National Crate points heading into the weekend. He has five fewer races then the top three do. With Crate races scheduled Friday thru Sunday and again on Tuesday, Bobby looks to keep moving up the standings.


Weekend SWEEP!

May 30, 2010 -- What a weekend for Bobby and his #32 team! Instead of going to the Show-Me 100 in Missouri, BPR made the decision to stay local and focus on UMP Crate National Points as he was ranked sixth going into the weekend and what a great decision that was. On Sunday night at Tri-City, Bobby completed the weekend sweep by picking up the $750 victory. He was also victorious on Saturday at Spoon River and Friday at Farmer City.


Second Feature Win in Crate! Seventh in Super

May 23, 2010 -- BPR took the Crate Late Model to Spoon River Speedway on Saturday night where Bobby picked up his second feature win of the season! On Sunday night, it was time to race the other car, taking the Super to Pierce's Vermilion County Speedway for a Monster Midwest Series special. Finishing just outside the transfer spot in the heat race, Bobby would win the semi-feature and start 16th in the feature. Moving through the field in the 40 lap race, Bobby would come home seventh.


Bobby Makes First WoO Start After Impressive Run In Semi

May 7, 2010 -- Bobby was at the Lincoln Speedway Friday night for the Land of Lincoln 50, World of Outlaws Series race. After getting caught up in a wreck on the first lap of the heat race which saw a fellow competitor land on the top of Bobby's right front, he would start the 11 car semi-feature from the last row. Using a smooth and patient approach on the high side of the track, Bobby started picking off cars every lap and coming to get the checkers he grabbed the third and final transfer position in a photo finish to the delight of the crowd and earned his first career WoO start. In the feature, Bobby gained valuable experience racing against a strong field of drivers, in a longer distance race, completing 49 of the 50 laps.


Bobby Gains New Sponsors for 2010

May 6, 2010 -- Bobby Pierce Racing would like to welcome Illini FS, Liberty Feed and Supply, Allstar Performance, Crutcher Mfg., Fast Shafts, R2C Air Filters, and Petersen Oil Systems on board for the 2010 racing season.


Feature Win in Crate! Sixth in Super!

April 17, 2010 -- Bobby was pulling double duty on Saturday night at the Lincoln Speedway as he was piloting a Super Late Model and a Crate Late Model. In the Crate, Bobby took the heat race win and followed that up by recording his first feature win of the season and first win at Lincoln. Bobby used his front row starting position to jump into the lead and stayed there as he won by several car lengths. The Short Cool One is now the new points leader at Lincoln. In the Super, Bobby recorded his career best SLM finish of sixth against a strong field of Monster Midwest Series drivers.


Seventh at Illiana 40!

April 11, 2010 -- Bobby made his second feature start in the Super Late Model Sunday night at Pierce's Vermilion County Speedway. After finishing fourth in his heat race, Bobby would start 10th in the feature lineup. At the drop of the green flag, he was on the move and would settle in in fifth spot the majority of the 40 lap feature. With a few laps remaining Bobby got too high and let two cars get under him causing him to settle for a seventh place finish. An impressive showing by the Short Cool One against a strong field of drivers.


Bobby Makes Super Late Model Debut!

March 20, 2010 -- Bobby made his Super Late Model debut Saturday night at the Brownstown (IN) Speedway. Bobby qualified fourth, ran third in his heat race, and stayed around the top ten in the feature. It was a successful debut for the Short Cool One. Bobby will be racing the Super Late Model this year along with the Crate.


14th in Final UMP National Points

October 9, 2009 -- Bobby finished 14th in the UMP Pro (Crate) Late Model national points in his first year of competition in this class. He was also tied for 7th in the UMP north region points.


   

Diecasts Now Available!

We now have diecasts available in 1:24 and 1:64 scale of Bobby's Late Model. Click the "Store" link to the left for more pictures and pricing.


Seventh Feature Win Saturday at Spoon River!

August 8, 2009 -- Bobby was back at Spoon River on Saturday hoping to follow up his two wins in one night feat back in July. Bobby did just that, after winning his heat race, Bobby went on to collect his 7th feature win of the season!


Two Feature Wins in One Night at Spoon River!

July 18, 2009 -- Bobby won the make-up feature and followed that up by taking the win in the regular feature Saturday night at Spoon River Speedway for his 5th and 6th feature wins of the year!
Victory Lane at Vermilion County 6.20.09


Video of Bobby's First Win at Farmer City!

Video of Bobby's first Crate Late Model win at the Farmer City Raceway has been added to the site. Click the "video" link at the left to watch Bobby drive to victory!


Bobby Wins Two of Three over the Weekend!

June 7, 2009 -- Bobby returned to Farmer City on Friday, the site of his first career Crate Late Model win the previous week. In heat race action Bobby started 4th and took the win which put him on the pole of the feature and went on to collect his second win!

It was then off to Vermilion County in Danville on Saturday. Two features were run making up the rained out feature from last week first. Bobby ran 4th in the makeup race. In the main feature Bobby was 4th in the heat and was very strong in the feature taking the win by about a half lap!


Bobby Grabs First Career Crate Late Model Win!

May 29, 2009 -- Bobby Pierce, 12 year old son of Dirt Late Model legend Bob Pierce, picked up his first feature win in the Crate Late Model division in his 8th start Friday night at Farmer City. This win makes Bobby the youngest winner in UMP history.

He started 4th in the feature, took the lead on the 3rd lap, and never looked back. Bobby would like to thank all of his sponsors for their support. He commented in victory lane, "I have big shoes to fill, but it shouldn't be that hard."


Short Cool One Finds Success in Crate Late Models

May 19, 2009 -- Bobby Pierce continues his crate late model debut. Just 12 years old, the "Short Cool One" has run his crate late model in five events. His first night out at Vermilion County Speedway, he came up short as a lapped car spinning in the corner cost him the chance for the victory. He finished 2nd.

The following weekend, he also finished 2nd.

On his third night out, he was running 4th when a competitor lost his driveshaft and the debris went through Bobby's right rear tire, taking him out.

This weekend, again at Vermilion County Speedway, there were 21 cars. Bobby started 8th in the heat and finished 4th, started 8th in the feature, and finished 3rd. He had a great run as he reeled in the leaders. He felt that he had a chance to win on a restart; however the track put a lapped car between him and 2nd place and that lapped car held him up.

Last night, Bobby ran his crate car for the first time at Lincoln Speedway. Unfortunately, he drew the tail of his heat, which has been his luck so far this year! He struggled a bit in the heat, as the track was super tacky. His small motor wasn't enough for heavy conditions. However, he started 14th in the feature and picked his way up to 6th place. He was really fast, and felt if he would have had a better starting position, he would have been in contention for the win.

This kid has been running great and has hopes of following in his dad's (Bob Pierce) footsteps into a super late model career.