The DON BOHLANDER '57'

to Benefit PARKINSONS DISEASE Research

The Don Bohlander '57' on April 03 - 2010 at Peoria Speedway

 

 

Don Bohlander # 57 - 1964 Plymouth

Peoria Speedway - 1971

November 03 - 2009

Our First Raffle Project to Benefit Parkinsons Disease

Scott,
 
     Pat Stein donated a 69" X 52" quilt for us to raffle off for Parkinson's disease.  We wondered if we could get you to post these pictures on your website so we can begin selling tickets.  Pat suggested selling tickets for $1.00 each or 6 for $5.00.  I have purchased tickets so if you could have people contact me via email I will get their tickets to them and collect the money.  I can be reached at 309-347-6929.
 
                                                                                                                             Thanks,
                                                                                                                               Val Bohlander

Use Your PayPal Account to

Get Chances To Win

This Beautiful Quilt 

Pictured Below

Thank You  !!!

 

Quilt Will Be Given Away on Race Night 

 

Click on "PayPal Button" to Donate $5.00

for Six Chances to Win "Pat Stein Quilt"

Please Include Your Name - Phone Number - Email Address

 

The Pat Stein Quilt 

 

Great Time at Don's Birthday Party Open-House

                            

Thanks to All Who Attended  !!!

Don & Val Bohlander

Don Bohlander's - 75th. Birthday Party - Open House

 

September 19

at the American Legion in Glasford

 

                            

 

 

  The Second Annual Event to Benefit PARKINSONS DISEASE Research

  

 

Over $10,000.00 Raised for 2009 Don Bohlander '65'

2008 & 2009 Race = $25,000.00 To Parkinsons Disease Research

 

Dear Don and Val (and all the volunteers),

  It was a tremendous pleasure for my students and I to have all of You Tour our research lab at Bradley University.

   Your Timing was excellent we had an opportunity to show you in person real results from our 2 most recent experiments.  I can't think of a better way to provide you with an idea of just what we are doing than to have you share in our results as they are happening.  I apologize for our excitement but, we did not have success with these experiments in the past so, you perhaps brought us good luck.

  I wanted to also thank every one of you for the generous check (donation) for our research.  As I mentioned I will have a lab full of students this summer working very hard and was concerned I would not have the funds to support this effort.  With your donation I can now go ahead and plan a very busy research schedule for this summer.

  Please be assured that your donation is not too small and that it means a tremendous amount to our research and we will make your donation go as far as possible in this effort.  Also remember that we're fighting Parkinson's as a team and together with your help we can conquer this devastating disease. 

  Thank you all for your hard work, heartfelt donation and supportof our research --- we won't let you down.

 I will send you a formal 'thank you' letter recognizing your donation to our research.

 Best Regards,
 Craig

 Craig Cady, Ph.D.
 Neurophysiology Research Laboratory
 Biology Department
 Bradley University
 1501 W. Bradley Ave
 Peoria, IL 61625
 Office: 309-677-3020
 Lab: 309-677-3811
 FAX: 309-677-3558
 E-mail:
ccady@bradley.edu

 

 PURCHASE DON BOHLANDER '65' T-SHIRTS BELOW with PAYPAL

 Herb Shannon - Don & Val Bohlander

at Peoria Speedway on June 13 - 2009

 

NEW - NEW - NEW - NEW - NEW

View New Photos of Don & Friends on New Photo Page

Click on to Address Below to View Photos

http://www.freewebs.com/donbohlander65/apps/photos/

 

 

Don Bohlander '65' T-Shirts & Bracelets

Available Through PayPal  ..... as of July 16 - 2009

 

 $19.99 Each - Shipping Included

Click on to Above PayPal Button to Purchase T-Shirt

Please Include Size of T-Shirt Desired

All Proceeds to Benefit

Parkinsons Disease Research

Dr. Cady's Lab at Bradley University

 

 

 $4.99 Each - Shipping Included

Click on to Above PayPal Button to Purchase Bracelet

Thank You For Your PayPal Purchase

All Proceeds to Benefit

Parkinsons Disease Research

Dr. Cady's Lab at Bradley University

 Purchase Your Don Bohlander '65' Items Through Your PayPal Account

 

Congratulations to 

Wes Steidinger #J1

of Fairbury, Illinois - Winner of 

The Don Bohlander '65' 

 at the

PEORIA SPEEDWAY

RESULTS

April 25 & May 8 Race Results

50/50 Total was $3,460.00

The Winner of $1,730.00 was from Peoria

The Winner was The McKenrick Family and they Donated Back

$200.00 to the Parkinsons Disease Research Fund 

Thanks to Gary & Regina Roe of "Gary Roe Home Remodeling"

for their Donation of the 3 Beautiful - 1957 Chevy - Feature Winners Trophies

Fast Qualifier - Dennis Erb Jr. #28 - 12.539 ($100.00 Bonus from Mooney's Pub)

32 Late Models Entered - 22 Pro Street Stocks & 25 Modifieds Entered

Program was Finished on Friday - May 8 - 2009 - Complete Results Below

 Late Model Heat # 1 Modified Heat # 1       Pro Street Stock Heat # 1
 1 - Brian Harris #75 Erik Bruce #2 Donnie Montgomery #21
 2 - Todd Bennett #T2 Ray Bollinger #77 Doug Sauder #289
 3 - Gerry Reeder Jr. #65 David Baker #55 Scott Schoener #61
 4 - Kenny Adams #17k Gary Scharp #8 Kristina Brown #8k

 Heat # 2                                    Heat # 2 Heat # 2                                    
 1 - Donny Walden #1W Nathan Balensiefen # 83 Steve Lewis #52
 2 - Wes Steidinger #J1 Tony Fisher #47 Chuck Barnes Jr. #B22
 3 - Mike Cothron #M1 Riley Herman #27 Jimmy Bolen #124
 4 - Russ Adam #74 Mike Chasteen #C40 Bryon Ray #N07

 Heat # 3                              Heat # 3                        Heat # 3                             
 1 - Dennis Erb Jr. #28 Dale Munson #M1 Wally Zander #68
 2 - Charley Hess #40 Joe Adams #66 Bob Simpson #20
 3 - Roger Rebholz #10 Justin Munson #M21 Stephen Maupin #28
 4 - Jeff Maher #22 Dan Dozard #17D Noah Faw #89

 Heat # 4
 1 - Steve Lance Jr. #25
 2 - Shane Allen #16
 3 - Jayme Zidar #9Z
 4 - Richie Bell #21B

 Semi #1 - Completed May 8 (4) Semi #1 (3)                     Semi #1 (6)
 1 - Kenny Adams #17K Mark Johnson #26J Tony Monroe #80
 2 - Jason Plumer #6 Billy Tuckwell #65 Darrell Mathews Jr. #75m
 3 - Jeff Maher #22 Johnny Parlier #59 Stevie Brandt Jr. #49
 4 - Brad Willis Jr. #61  Rob Bayard #81
 5 -   Rick Erwin #7
 6 -   Nick Sell #82

 Semi #2 - Completed May 8 (4) Semi #2 (3)                                              
 1 - Richie Bell # 21B Floyd Jordan Jr. #1JR

                                        

 2 - Russ Adam #74 Scotty May Jr. #M40 
 3 - Matt McAdams #57 Terry Hudson #23H 
 4 -Bill Kettering Jr. #25K  

 Late Model Feature - 65 Laps - Completed May 8                         Modified Feature - 20 Laps - Completed May 8 Pro Street Stock Feature - 12 Laps - Completed May 8
 1 - Wes Steidinger #J1 Erik Bruce #2 Scott Schoener #61
 2 - Dennis Erb Jr. #28 David Baker #55 Chuck Barnes Jr. #B22
 3 - Steve Lance Jr. #25 Dale Munson #M1 Steve Lewis #52
 4 - Donny Walden #1W Ray Bollinger #77 Donnie Montgomery #21
 5 - Brian Harris #75 Riley Herman #27 Doug Sauder #289
 6 - Shane Allen #16 Justin Munson #21M Wally Zander #68
 7 - Jamey Zidar #9Z Joe Adam #66 Rick Erwin #7
 8 - Kenny Adams #17K Gary Scharp #8 Steve Brandt Jr. #49
 9 - Matt McAdams #57 Terry Hudson #23H Jimmy Bolen #124
 10 - Russ Adam #74 Billy Tuckwell #65 Bob Simpson #20
 

 
 

 Don Bohlander #65 - 1955 Chevrolet - Peoria Speedway - 1961

 

Call Val & Don Bohlander

to Make A Donation at

(309) 347-6929

 Lap Money

$ 25.00 Per Lap

 T-Shirt Sponsors

Start at $ 100.00

~~~  Donated Auction Items Needed  ~~~

 This Site is Up-Dated Daily

 

 

Thank You to the "INDEPENDENCE MEDIA of ILLINOIS"

for Airing the

Don Bohlander '65' PARKINSONS RESEARCH

Community Service RADIO AD as Heard on Local Radio

 The BUZZ 99.9 FM WWCT / ESPN Radio 96.5 FM WZPN

KISS FM 98.5 / HIPPIE Radio 101.1 FM WHPI

Special Thanks "INDEPENDENCE MEDIA of ILLINOIS"

 PEORIA SPEEDWAY

3520 West Farmington Road - Peoria Illinois

 Sherrie Hamilton - Promoter - (309) 673-3342

 2009 GrandStand Admissions for 'Don Bohlander 65'
 
 ADULTS - $15.00 SENIORS (62 & Over) - $13.00
 KIDS 6 Years Thru 12 - $5.00 KIDS 5 Years & Under - Free

Modifieds & Pro Street Stock Divisions will be Racing Too  !!!

$ 4,000.00 to Win 65 Lap Late Model Feature Event PayOuts

 1 - $4,000.00

 2 - $2,000.00

 3 - $1,200.00

 4 - $1,000.00

 5 - $700.00

 6 - $600.00

 7 - $500.00

 8 - $400.00

 9 - $300.00

 10 - $200.00

 11 - $200.00

 12 - $200.00

 13 - $200.00

 14 - $200.00

 15 - $200.00

 16 - $200.00

 17 - $200.00

 18 - $200.00

 19 - $200.00

 20 - $200.00

 Late Model Feature PayOut = $10,900.00

 

 

 Last Years Race Winner was

Dennis Erb Jr # 28

of Carpentersville Illinois

He Will Return April 25 to Defend His Championship

 

 

~~~  Defending 2008 Champion  ~~~

Dennis Erb Jr.

Photo Courtesy of Rich Edwards

 Click Here to Visit DENNIS ERB JR. Motorsports Site
 

 
 

 Join Don Bohlander's Parkinsons Research Team

 Don Bohlander

Pekin Illinois

 Val Bohlander

Pekin Illinois

Dr. Craig Cady

Bradley University

Shiela Bush

Pekin Illinois

 Connie Weaver

Pekin Illinois

 Kyndall Zander

Pekin Illinois

 Shannon Zander

Pekin Illinois

 Kaci Zander

N Pekin Illinois

 Erich Zimmerman

N Pekin Illinois

Dennis Ziegenhorn

Pekin Illinois

 Lisa Ziegenhorn

Pekin Illinois

Mike Sonderman

Pekin Illinois

 Mary Sonderman

Pekin Illinois

Mike Stolz

Pekin Illinois

 Kathy Stolz

Pekin Illinois

 Rick Boyer

Green Valley Illinois

 

Jeff Adams
 
Mapleton Illinois

 

 

The 2009 Research Fund Raising Team

 

 

2009 Contributors

 
 T-SHIRT SPONSORS

 For the Second Consecutive Year

Randy Robinson

of Mapleton 

has Donated $500.00 to the Don Bohlander Foundation T-Shirt Fund

 Don & Diane Hosher

Glasford Mini Storage

of Glasford 

has Donated $500.00 for the Second Year in a Row

Keith & Mary Ann Shields

of Automotive Spring, Inc.

in Peoria Heights

for the Second Year in a Row has Donated $500.00

 Julie & Christopher Lagacy

of Morton

Has Donated $500 

 

 

 Xtreme Dzignz of Bartonville

for the Second Year in a Row is the Shirt Designer 

 Dave Condre of Dave's Automotive in Bartonville

has Donated $100.00 for the Second Year in a Row

 Soy Candles by Sharon of Glasford

has Donated $100.00 for the Second Consecutive Year

 Conrad Auto Repair of Glasford 

 has Donated $100.00

 Merlin 200,000 Mile Shops of Peoria and East Peoria

has Donated $100.00 for the Second Consecutive Year 

          

of Pekin has Donated $100.00

 Steve & Stephanie Janssen

has Donated $100.00 

Michael & Susan Hodges
 of Glasford has Donated $100.00 

Steve O'Neill with Country Companies Insurance of Pekin

has Donated $100.00 for the Second Year in a Row

Eddie and Kathy Bohlander of Bohlander's Garage 

in Glasford has Donated $100.00 

Kaci Zander & Erich Zimmerman of North Pekin

 has Donated $100.00 for the Second Year in a Row

MH Equipment Corporation of Mossville
has Donated $250.00 for the Second Year in a Row 

Jim & Carol Carter of Pekin Weldors INC.

has Donated $100.00 for the Second Year in a Row

 Randall & Rayann Hardin of Mapleton 

has Donated $100

 Bonnie Newsam of Glasford 

Has Donated $50

Randy House of Pekin 

has Donated $25  

  

 Lap Money Sponsored Laps are Sold Out  !!! 

Thanks to All of Our Friends & Sponsors

All Laps Have Been Sold at $25.00 Per Lap

All Lap Money is Donated to 'PARKINSONS DISEASE RESEARCH'

1 -  Central Illinois Motorsports of N. Pekin

2 - Scout & Vann Zander of Pekin 

3 - Tim Leslie of Peoria

4 - Joyce Tucker of Glasford

5 - Kyndall & Shannon Zander of Pekin

6 - Rosebuds Beauty Shop of Glasford

7 - Mike Thorne of Pekin

8 - Mike & Joyce Hughes of Chillicothe

9 - Randy & Melody House of Pekin

10 - Larry's Canvas and Upholstery of Pekin

11 - Babe & Lois May Mason of Mapleton

12 - Randy Robinson of Mapleton (1 of 5)

13 - Dick & Marilyn Kelso of Pekin

14 - Bill & Darlene Brandt of Pekin

15 - George & Martha Frese of Pekin

16 - Mitchell & Justin Janssen of Princeville 

17 - Michael & Susan Hodges of Glasford (1 of 2)

18 - Jane Schultz of Peoria Heights

19 - Don & Diane Hosher of Glasford Mini Storage in Glasford (1 of 4)

20 - A Top Notch Tree Service of East Peoria

21 - MH Equipment Corporation of Mossville

22 - Keith & Mary Ann Shields of Automotive Spring Inc. in Peoria Heights (1 of 4)

23 - Bill & Eileen Schutz of Pekin

24 - Mike & Kathy Stolz of Pekin

25 - Steve O'Neill of Country Companies Insurance of Pekin (1 of 2)

26 -  Tom Buss - Sue Tribbey of CenturyTel

27 - Eddie & Kathy Bohlander of Bohlander's Garage in Glasford (1 of 2)

28 - Henry, Bridget & Pam Horn and Angie VanEtten

29 - Kaci Zander & Erich Zimmerman of North Pekin (1 of 2)

30 - Ann Tucker of Galesburg

31 - Sara Moore - Jo Ann Scott - Bev Martin of CenturyTel

32 - Kaci Zander & Erich Zimmerman of North Pekin ( 2 0f 2)

33 - Steve O'Neill of Country Companies Insurance of Pekin (2 of 2)

34 - Eddie & Kathy Bohlander of Bohlander's Garage in Glasford (2 of 2)

35 - Michael & Susan Hodges of Glasford (2 of 2)

36 - Vicki Swoik - Renate Frederking - Susan Pogue of CenturyTel 

37 - Steve & Stephanie Janssen of Princeville

38 - Dennis & Lisa Ziegenhorn of Pekin

39 - Mike & Mary Sonderman of Pekin

40 - Xtreme Dzignz in Bartonville

41 - Catfish Jordan - Jo Ann Benway of CenturyTel

42 -  Dave Condre of Dave's Automotive in Bartonville

43 - Conrad Auto Repair of Glasford (1 of 2)

44 - Merlin 200,000 Mile Shops of Peoria & East Peoria (1 of 2)

45 - Randy Robinson of Mapleton (2 of 5)

46 - Ralph Duncan -  Joan Hagerty  of CenturyTel

47 - Don & Diane Hosher of Glasford Mini Storage in Glasford (2 of 4)

48 - Cal & Linda Thorne of Glasford

49 - Owen Sipka & Emma Zimmerman of North Pekin

50 - Keith & Mary Ann Shields of Automotive Spring Inc. in Peoria Heights (2 of 4)

51 -  Tammy Leaf - Pam Reiber - Tarri Watters of CenturyTel

52 - Randy Robinson of Mapleton (3 of 5)

53 - Don & Diane Hosher of Glasford Mini Storage in Glasford (3 of 4)

54 - Keith & Mary Ann Shields of Automotive Spring Inc. in Peoria Heights (3 of 4)

55 - Randy Robinson of Mapleton (4 of 5)

56 -  Jody Weibring - Sonya Canary - Cindy Dow - Kandi Cline - Karen Lewis of CenturyTel

57 - In Memory of Norman Searle of Glasford

58 - Randy Robinson of Mapleton (5 of 5)

59 - Don & Diane Hosher of Glasford Mini Storage in Glasford (4 of 4)

60 - Keith & Mary Ann Shields of Automotive Spring Inc. in Peoria Heights (4 of 4)

61 - Connie Murney - Sharon Douglas - Bruno Kapacinskas - Terry Kostuik of CenturyTel

62 - Merlin 200,000 Mile Shops of Peoria & East Peoria (2 of 2)

63 - Conrad Auto Repair of Glasford (2 of 2)

64 - Nick Boyer of Bloomington

65 - Rick Boyer of Green Valley

 

 AUCTION DONATIONS

Please Patronize Our Auction Sponsors

and Let Them Know that You Saw Their Name & Donation

Listed on Our "Don Bohlander 65" WebSite

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  Items will be Auctioned on Friday Night - April 24 - 8 p.m. at Mooney's Pub on Farmington Road in Peoria - Party Starts at 6 p.m.

Everyone is Very Welcome to Attend - No Cover Charge

 Walter Bros. Harley-Davidson of Peoria

 Illinois Mini Sprint Association - Roger Sollenberger

Baumgarten Distributing of Peoria

 Peoria Speedway - Sherrie Hamilton

 Gary Roe Home Remodeling of Peoria

Mooney's Pub of Peoria 

Pekin Downtown Car Wash of Pekin 

 Peoria Pirates Indoor Football of Peoria

Dennis & Lisa Ziegenhorn of Pekin   

 Bradley University in Peoria

 Velde Lincoln Volvo of Peoria

 Don and Val Bohlander of Pekin

 Anita Hessling of Washington

 Ann Tucker of Galesburg

Pekin Gun and Sporting Goods of Pekin

 The Greenhouse Flower Shoppe of Pekin

 Kroger Food Store of Pekin

Paula Hudasko of East Peoria

 Culvers Restaurant of Pekin

 AutoZone of Pekin

 Kouri's Pub of Pekin

Vonderheides Floor Coverings of Pekin

Meineke Car CareCenter of Pekin

Towerline Speedway of Pekin

 ABC Supply of East Peoria

 American Motor Trends of Pekin

Winners Circle of Peoria Heights

 Peoria Riverman Hockey of Peoria

 Mid-Illini Motorsports of Pekin

 Peoria Chiefs BaseBall of Peoria

Advance Auto Parts of East Peoria 

 Phat Jax Custom Cycle of Pekin

The Gallery Resturant of East Peoria 

Merlin 200,000 Mile Shops of Peoria and East Peoria 

 Cal and Linda Thorne of Glasford

 Firestone Tire Service of East Peoria

 Donna Boyce of Lafayette Indiana

Monicals Pizza

UFS Outlet Center of Peoria

Firestone Tire Service of Pekin
CEFCU
Showplace 14 - Pekin Cinemas
  
 

 The All-Time # 1 Stock Car Driver at Peoria Speedway

 PEORIA SPEEDWAY ALL-TIME TOP TEN DRIVERS


Journal Star
Posted Jun 26, 2008 @ 10:49 PM

Top 10 Peoria Speedway drivers of all time, as compiled by Scott Shults, longtime track announcer and founder of the Peoria Oldtimers Racing Club.

1. Don Bohlander, Pekin: Retired 10-time Peoria Speedway points champion (1962, 63, 67, 69, 71, 72, 77-79, 91); seven-time state champion

2. Todd Bennett, Peoria: Active six-time Peoria Speedway points champion (1992, 95-99); four-time Illinois State champion

3. Lloyd Caldwell, Lincoln: Five-time Peoria Speedway (1954, 56, 58, 59, 61); 1958 Illinois State champion. Since deceased.

4. Ray Guss Sr., Calhoun, Ga.: Retired four-time Peoria Speedway points champion (1974, 80, 81, 87), two-time Illinois State champion

5. Ray Guss Jr., Milan: Active three-time Peoria Speedway points champion (1984-86); five-time Illinois State champion

6. Herb Shannon, Peoria: Retired three-time Peoria Speedway points champion (1955, 57, 83); two-time Illinois State champion

7. Les ‘Tiger’ Snow, Bloomington: Three-time Peoria Speedway points champion (1950, 51, 53). Since deceased.

8. Jim Strube, Peoria: Three-time Peoria Speedway points champion (1965, 73, 76). Since deceased.

9. Jerry Roedell, Peoria: Two-time Peoria Speedway points champion (1958, 60), 1961 Illinois State champion. Since deceased.

10. Gary Webb, Blue Grass, Iowa: Retired two-time Peoria Speedway points champion (1988-89); two-time Illinois State champion 

 

 

 

 

 Peoria Speedway Promoter Don Lewis Presenting Trophy to Don Bohlander in 1967

 

 1965 "Illinois State Championship" at Peoria Speedway

 Don Bohlander # 165 - 1957 Chevrolet Wins over Don Dane # 123 - 1957 Plymouth

This was the First of Seven "Illinois State Championship" Wins at Peoria Speedway

 

 Paul Libbee Presents "Heart of Illinois" Championship Trophies to Don Bohlander at Peoria Speeway in 1972

 

 Lloyd Ewing Presents Feature Checkered Flag to Don Bohlander #57 Plymouth on May 13 - 1972 at Peoria Speedway

 

 

 Val Bohlander - Scott Shults - Don Bohlander at Mooney's Pub in Peoria Illinois

Photo Courtesy of Connie Weaver

 

Thanks to All Who Attended  !!! 

 Nearly $1,500.00 was Raised at the :

Peoria Oldtimers Racing Club / Gary Roe 75 Race Team

Bruners Auto Body / Mooney's Pub

PRESENTS 

Second Annual Kick-Off Race Party  

With All Proceeds to Benefit

Parkinsons Disease Research

to be Held on

Friday Evening - April 24 - 6 p.m. - Everyone Welcome

MOONEY'S PUB

4827 West Farmington Road - Peoria Illinois

Located Just Up the Farmington Road Hill from Peoria Speedway

Look for the Mooney's Pub Sign

 

 Free Food - Auction - Raffles - Games - Music - Fun - Friends

 

          We'll See You at the Peoria Speedway Again on May 8 - 2009