FRANK HECKENAST, JR. TACKLES EXPANDED DREAM
(June 9, 2013) The Heckenast Race Team and driver Frank Heckenast, Jr. tackled the famed Eldora Speedway in Rossburg, Ohio from June 6-8 for the 19th Annual 'Dirt Late Model Dream.' The expanded race format at the "Big E" kicked off on Thursday and Friday with Twin 25s. On Thursday night, Frankie timed in ninth fastest during the qualifying session and finished second in his heat race prior to claiming a steady eleventh place performance in the $2,500 to win feature event. At the hallowed high-banks on Friday evening, Frankie once again qualified ninth quickest, but unfortunately narrowly missed out on the $5,000 to win main event after finishing seventh in his heat race and fifth in his B-Main.

Things really ratcheted up on Saturday, as a whopping $100,000 top prize was on the line in the 'Dirt Late Model Dream.' Frankie was unfortunately involved in a grinding heat race wreck that resulted in a twelfth place heat finish and a torn up racecar. The Frankfort, Illinois ace was then forced to watch the 100-lap crown jewel extravaganza. Full results from the long weekend at Eldora Speedway can be accessed online at www.eldoraspeedway.com.

HECKENAST IN ACTION IN TRIPLEHEADER WEEKEND...
(May 27, 2013) Frank Heckenast, Jr. and his #99jr team struck out to compete in a trio of Dirt Late Model events from May 24-26 in the states of Illinois and Ohio. On Friday night, the Farmer City Raceway in Farmer City, Illinois kicked things off with a $1,000 to win weekly program. Frankie timed in third fastest in qualifying and later finished second in his heat race. After starting the A-Main from the inside of the second row, Frankie wheeled his #99jr to a strong third place performance behind only winner Billy Drake and runner-up Scott Schmitt.

Next up was a visit to the Oakshade Raceway in Wauseon, Ohio on Saturday evening for a $2,000 to win American Late Model Series (ALMS) showdown. Frankie ran eighth in his heat race, third in his B-Main, and sixteenth in the main event. Another $2,000 to win ALMS battle wrapped up the Memorial Day holiday weekend for the #99jr team on Sunday at the famed Eldora Speedway in Rossburg, Ohio. Unfortunately, Frankie placed ninth in his heat race and did not start his B-Main, which kept him out of the feature event at the "Big E." Full results from the triple shot can be viewed online at www.dirtondirt.com.

FRANK HECKENAST, JR. COMPETES IN SPRING SHOOTOUT
(May 12, 2013) The Heckenast Race Team ventured to the LaSalle Speedway in LaSalle, Illinois on May 10-11 for a pair of $10,000 to win Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series tilts. Following a rain-out on Friday night, Saturday's portion of the 'Spring Shootout' weekend went off without a hitch. Frank Heckenast, Jr. timed in fourteenth quickest in Group A during the qualifying session and later finished eighth in his heat race and seventh in his B-Main. Unfortunately, Frankie was unable to transfer into the 50-lap main event, which went caution-free and was won by Brady Smith. Full results from the 1/4-mile bullring can be viewed online at www.lucasdirt.com. (Rick Schwallie Photo)

HECKENAST RETURNS TO ACTION AT FARMER CITY...
(April 28, 2013) Frank Heckenast, Jr. and his #99jr team returned to Dirt Late Model competition on Friday night, April 26 at the Farmer City Raceway in Farmer City, Illinois. The 'Douglas Dodge 50' was UMP DIRTcar Series sanctioned and paid $5,000 to the winner. Frankie posted the second quickest lap during the qualifying session and was leading his heat race until hitting a hole in the track, which sent him hard into the wall. The Frankfort, Illinois driver limped his machine home in the third spot, which earned him the outside fifth row starting position for the 50-lap feature event. Due to the damage inflicted in the heat race, Frankie retired early from the 'Douglas Dodge 50' and wound up twentieth in the final rundown. Full results can be viewed online at www.farmercityracing.com.

HECKENAST RACE TEAM ENTERS ILLINI 100...
(April 7, 2013) The Heckenast Race Team and driver Frank Heckenast, Jr. made their way to the Farmer City Raceway in Farmer City, Illinois on April 5-6 for the 5th Annual 'Illini 100.' On Friday night, Frankie timed in fourteenth fastest in Group A during World of Outlaws Late Model Series qualifying and later finished ninth in his heat race after suffering mechanical problems. The Frankfort, Illinois native then made a sterling run in his B-Main on Saturday evening to finish fourth, but that was unfortunately one position out of a coveted transfer spot into the $20,000 to win 'Illini 100.' Full results from Farmer City can be viewed online at www.woolms.com. (Todd Healy Photo)

HECKENAST, JR. KICKS OFF SEASON IN THAW BRAWL
(March 31, 2013) Frank Heckenast, Jr. and his #99jr team finally got the chance to kick-off their 2013 campaign on March 29-30 with the 'Thaw Brawl' at the LaSalle Speedway in LaSalle, Illinois. On Friday night, Frankie laid down the fastest lap in his group during UMP DIRTcar Series qualifying and later took the win in his heat race. After starting third in the $2,000 to win main event, Frankie crossed underneath the checkers fourth following 30 laps to finish behind only winner Dennis Erb, Jr., Austin Hubbard, and Jimmy Mars.

When Saturday evening rolled around at LaSalle, the Heckenast Race Team vied for the $10,000 top prize in a American Late Model Series (ALMS) showdown. Frankie timed in second fastest in his group during qualifying and later grabbed the third transfer spot through his heat race. After starting the 50-lapper from the inside of the sixth row, the Frankfort, Illinois native was able to move up a couple of positions en route to a ninth place performance. Full results from the 'Thaw Brawl' double-dip can be viewed online at www.lasallespeedway.com. (Jeff Hall Photo)