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{{island-town|Vis}}
{{Infobox NASCAR driver|
{{Infobox Islands
Name = Justin Allgaier|
Image = [[Image:Replace this image male.svg]]|
| name = Vis
| image name = Vis vineyard.JPG
Birthdate = {{birth date and age|1986|6|6}}|
| image caption = Vinyards on Vis
Total_Truck_Races = 8|
Years_In_Truck = 3|
| image size = 300px
| locator map = Croatia - Vis.PNG
First_Truck_Race = 2005 [[Toyota Tundra Milwaukee 200]] ([[Milwaukee Mile]])|
| native name =
Last_Truck_Race = 2008 [[Built Ford Tough 225]] ([[Kentucky Speedway]])|
| native name link = Croatian
| nickname =
| location = [[Adriatic sea]]
| coordinates = {{coord|43|02|N|16|09|E|display=inline,title}}
| archipelago =
| total islands =
| major islands =
| area = 89.72 km²
| highest mount = Hum
| elevation = 587 m
| country = Croatia
| country admin divisions title = [[Counties of Croatia|County]]
| country admin divisions = [[Split-Dalmatia County|Split-Dalmatia]]
| country admin divisions title 1 =
| country admin divisions 1 =
| country admin divisions title 2 =
| country admin divisions 2 =
| country capital city =
| country largest city = [[Vis (town)|Vis]]
| country largest city population = 1,960
| country leader title =
| country leader name =
| population = 3,617
| population as of = 2001
| density = 40
| ethnic groups =
| additional info =
}}
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'''Vis''' [{{IPA|ˈʋiːs}}] ([[Greek language|Greek]] : ''Issa''), is a [[Croatia]]n island in the [[Adriatic Sea]], the furthest inhabited island. Its area is 90.26 km²,<ref name="peljar">{{hr icon}} [http://peljar.cvs.hr/show_place_info.php?id=483 First Croatian online peljar]</ref> and it has a population of 3,617 ([[as of 2001]]).<ref name="yearbook">[http://www.dzs.hr/Hrv_Eng/ljetopis/2005/00-sadrzaj.pdf Statistical yearbook for 2006 of Central bureau of statistics of Republic of Croatia]</ref> The highest peak of Vis is called Hum, 587 m high.<ref name="peljar" />
'''Justin Allgaier''' (born [[June 6]], [[1986]] to Mike and Dorothy Allgaier) occasionally drives the #63 [[Dave Porter Truck Sales]] [[Ford F-Series]] in the [[NASCAR]] [[Craftsman Truck Series]]. He also drives his family-owned #16 Chevy in the [[Auto Racing Club of America|ARCA]] [[ARCA RE/MAX Series|RE/MAX Series]]. He married Ashley Hanson in March, 2006.


There are two towns and municipalities on the island, [[Vis (town)|Vis]] (1,960 <ref name="vis">{{hr icon}} [http://vis.20megsfree.com/ Article at site dedicated to Vis and Komiža]</ref> inhabitants in the municipality) and [[Komiža]] (1,677 <ref name="komiža">{{hr icon}} [http://www.tz-komiza.hr/hr/komiza.php Article at official Komiža site]</ref>, both located on the seacoast. There are smaller settlements on the island's interior: Podselje, Marinje zemlje, Podšpilje, and Podstražje.<ref name="tz-vis_info">[http://www.tz-vis.hr/eng/info.htm General information on Vis]</ref>
==Racing History==
Allgaier is from [[Riverton, Illinois]]. He has raced in the ARCA series since 2004, where he has earned one Pork Pole Award setting a track record at [[Springfield, Illinois]] in 2005. In [[2006 in ARCA Remax Series|2006]], Allgaier made history again at the [[Illinois State Fairgrounds Racetrack]] in Springfield by earning his first ARCA victory becoming the first Springfield area resident to win in the 72 year history of championship auto racing at the fairgrounds. In 2007, he won two features in a [[midget car racing|midget car]] at [[Angell Park Speedway]] and placed 3rd in the Chili Bowl behind [[Tony Stewart]] and [[JJ Yeley]].


==2008==
== History ==
Vis was inhabited by the time of the [[Neolithic]] period. In the 4th century B.C., the tyrant of Siracuse, Dionisius the Older, founded the colony ''Issa'' on the island. Later, it became an independent city-state, and even minted its own money and founded its own colonies elsewhere. In the first century B.C., the island was held by the [[Liburnians]], a [[Venetic]]<ref>Wilkes, J. J. The Illyrians, 1992,ISBN 0631198075,page 183,"... We may begin with the Venetic peoples, Veneti, Carni, Histri and Liburni, whose language set them apart from the rest of the Illyrians. ..."</ref> tribe.[[Queen Teuta]] originated from the island.
On [[April 13]], [[2008 ARCA RE/MAX Series|2008]], Justin recorded his first [[ARCA RE/MAX Series]] victory of the 2008 season at the Kentuckiana Ford Dealers 200 by Federated Auto Parts race at [[Salem Speedway]] in [[Salem, Indiana]].<ref>http://www.arcaracing.com/schedule.cfm?contentid=1216</ref>
On [[June 29]], [[2008 ARCA RE/MAX Series|2008]] Allgaier won the inaugural ARCA RE/MAX race at the Cayuga Motor Speedway in [[Nelles Corners, Ontario]], [[Canada]]<ref>http://www.arcaracing.com/schedule.cfm?contentid=1224</ref> and recorded his first [[superspeedway]] win at the [[Pocono Raceway]] on [[August 2]], 2008.<ref>http://www.arcaracing.com/schedule.cfm?contentid=1227</ref>


A part of the Byzantine Theme of Dalmatia, in 925 Croatian Monarch [[Tomislav]] took over administration over the island of "Ies". After the death of Croatian ruler [[Krešimir I of Croatia|Kresimir]], a war of succession erupted and the [[Pagania|Narentines]] under Serbian Prince [[Časlav Klonimirović]] took the island by 948, however they managed to rule it for only a short period, as the Byzantines restored control. Brothers of Serbian ruler [[Stefan Nemanja]] Miroslav and Stracimir made raids on Vis in 1184 and 1185.
On [[August 9]], [[2008 ARCA RE/MAX Series|2008]] at the [[Toyota]] [[ARCA RE/MAX Series|ARCA]] 150 race held at the [[Nashville Superspeedway]], Justin drove the [[Venturini Motorsports]]/[[CJM Racing]] [[Carfax]] #16 in what was termed an "on-track audition." In an eventful race, which saw him spun out of the lead, Justin placed a respectable 8th, after falling to 16th as a result of the spin.<ref>http://www.arcaracing.com/schedule.cfm?contentid=1228</ref> Justin returned to the the Allgaier Motorsports #16 the following week.<ref>http://www.justinallgaier.com/modules.php?name=News&action=view&id=160</ref>


In the [[Middle Ages]] it often changed rulers, and then for a long time it was under Venice, which founded the main settlement, named ''Velo Selo''. During Venetian and Austrian domination, the island's official name was ''Lissa''.
Justin won a [[POWRi]] [[Midget car racing|midget]] feature at his "home track," [[Macon Speedway]] on [[August 16]], 2008.<ref>Press release at [http://maconracing.com/ MaconRacing.com], Macon Speedway's website.</ref> He followed that up 2 days later, [[August 17]], [[2008 ARCA RE/MAX Series|2008]] with a 6th place finish in the [[Allen Crowe Memorial 100]] at the [[Illinois State Fairgrounds Racetrack|Illinois State Fairgrounds]].<ref name=justinresults />


Later, the larger settlements also developed on the coast (Komiza and Luka of St. Juraj, the- present town of Vis). Administratively the island of Vis was for centuries bound to the island of [[Hvar]].
On [[August 30]]th, at the [[DuQuoin State Fairgrounds|Southern Illinois State Fair]], Justin scored a win in his [[USAC]] [[midget car racing|midget]]. The next day, [[September 1]], [[2008 ARCA RE/MAX Series|2008]], Justin finished a disappointing 16th in the ARCA RE/MAX Series Southern Illinois 100.<ref name=justinresults>http://www.justinallgaier.com/pages/scheduleresults.html</ref>


The sea to the north of the island was the stage of two battles:
On [[September 28]], [[2008 ARCA RE/MAX Series|2008]], Justin won the inaugural Loud Energy Drink 150 at [[New Jersey Motorsports Park]] in [[Millville, New Jersey]].<ref>http://arcaracing.com/schedule.cfm?contentid=1233&display=event_results</ref> He followed that up with a win the next week, [[October 3]], 2008 with another victory at [[Talladega Superspeedway]] in the [[Food World 250]]. The back-to-back wins were his 4th and 5th [[ARCA RE/MAX Series]] victories of the year, and his first career [[road course]] and [[restrictor plate]] wins. The Talladega victory was also Allgaier's first in a [[Dodge]], and was powered by a [[Penske Racing]] Dodge engine. As of that point in the season, Justin had a series-leading 5 wins, and was 3rd in points, 105 points behind points leader, [[Scott Speed]].
*on [[13 March]] [[1811]], a small [[Royal Navy]] fleet, under the command of Captain William Hoste, defeated a larger Franco-Venetian fleet (see [[Battle of Lissa (1811)]]);
*on [[20 July]] [[1866]], the [[Austria]]n fleet, under Admiral Tegetthoff, attacked the [[Regia Marina|Italian fleet]], under Admiral Persano, sinking the battleship ''Re d'Italia'' (see [[Battle of Lissa (1866)]]).


During [[World War II]], Vis was at one point the main hideout of [[Josip Broz Tito]], the leader of the Yugoslav resistance movement. After the war, the [[Yugoslav People's Army]] used the island as one of its main [[naval base]]s. After Croatia became independent, its navy did not reclaim most of the facilities, and the many abandoned buildings are being used for civilian purposes, including modern happenings.
On [[October 10]], [[2008 NASCAR Nationwide Series|2008]] Justin attempted to qualify the [[Penske Racing]]-owned, [[Penske Truck Rental]] [[Dodge]] #12 for the [[NASCAR]] [[Nationwide Series]] [[Dollar General 300]] at [[Lowes Motor Speedway]]. He qualified 14th with a time of 30.041 seconds, and a speed of 179.754 [[mph]].<ref>http://www.nascar.com/races/leaderboard/bg/qual/</ref><ref>http://www.jayski.com/nationwide/2008/next/31lowes.htm</ref>


==2009==
==Economy==
Main industries on the island are [[agriculture]] (mainly [[viticulture]]), [[fishing]], fish refinement and [[tourism]].<ref name="peljar" />
On [[September 18]], [[2008 NASCAR Nationwide Series|2008]] it was announced Allgaier would drive a limited schedule in 2008 and 2009 in the [[NASCAR Nationwide Series]] for [[Penske Racing]].<ref>[http://www.jayski.com/pages/develop.htm Jayski's Developmental driver's page]</ref><ref>H&R Staff and news service reports; "Riverton driver joins Penske for Nationwide"; [[Decatur, IL]] ''Herald & Review''; Friday, [[September 19]], 2008; pp B-7</ref>


Around 20% of [[arable land]] on the island is covered with [[vineyards]]. Autochthonous vine species cultivated on the island are Plavac Mali, Kurteloška and Bugava.<ref name="tz-vis_economy">[http://www.tz-vis.hr/eng/economy.htm Economy of Vis]</ref>
==Other notable racing accomplishments==
In 2001, at 14 years of age, Justin became the youngest person to qualify for an A-Main at the [[Chili Bowl]] Nationals by winning one of his heat races.<ref>http://www.chilibowl.com/results2001.asp</ref><ref name=ARCADriverProfile />


The sea around Vis is rich with [[fish]], especially blue fish ([[sardine]], [[mackerel]] and [[anchovy]]). Komiža fishermen of the 17th century developed their own type of fishing boat, the [[Falkuša]] which was used even in the second half of the 20th century because of its excellent features.<ref name="tz-vis_economy" />
Has won 5 [[Quarter Midget racing|Quarter Midget]] championships from 1993 to 1998.<ref name=ARCADriverProfile>http://arcaracing.com/drivers_detail.cfm?driverID=3 ARCA Driver Profile</ref>


==References==
== External links ==
<references />
*[http://www.justinallgaier.com Justin Allgaier Official Website]
== References ==
{{reflist}}


==External links==
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{{commonscat|Island of Vis}}
[[Category:1986 births]]
*[http://www.arch-ant.bham.ac.uk/bufau/research/aip/aip.htm#vis Adriatic Islands Project:] Contact, commerce and colonisation 6000 BC - AD 600
[[Category:Living people]]
*[http://www.tz-vis.hr/ Vis Tourist Association]
[[Category:American racecar drivers]]
*[http://www.croatia.hr/English/Destinacije/Destinacija.aspx?idDestination=190 Vis - Croatian National Tourist Board]
[[Category:ARCA drivers]]
*[http://www.tz-komiza.hr/ Komiza - Island Vis Tourist Association]
[[Category:NASCAR drivers]]
*[http://www.croatiatraveller.com/central%20dalmatia/Vis%20Island.htm Vis Island Guide]
[[Category:People from Sangamon County, Illinois]]
*[http://www.lifejacketadventures.com/stories/pdfs/falkusa_kayaks.pdf Old Salts:] Story about Dalmatian fishermen and their falkuse.


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Vis
Map
Geography
LocationAdriatic sea
Coordinates43°02′N 16°09′E / 43.033°N 16.150°E / 43.033; 16.150
Administration
Croatia
Demographics
Population3,617

Vis [ˈʋiːs] (Greek : Issa), is a Croatian island in the Adriatic Sea, the furthest inhabited island. Its area is 90.26 km²,[1] and it has a population of 3,617 (as of 2001).[2] The highest peak of Vis is called Hum, 587 m high.[1]

There are two towns and municipalities on the island, Vis (1,960 [3] inhabitants in the municipality) and Komiža (1,677 [4], both located on the seacoast. There are smaller settlements on the island's interior: Podselje, Marinje zemlje, Podšpilje, and Podstražje.[5]

History

Vis was inhabited by the time of the Neolithic period. In the 4th century B.C., the tyrant of Siracuse, Dionisius the Older, founded the colony Issa on the island. Later, it became an independent city-state, and even minted its own money and founded its own colonies elsewhere. In the first century B.C., the island was held by the Liburnians, a Venetic[6] tribe.Queen Teuta originated from the island.

A part of the Byzantine Theme of Dalmatia, in 925 Croatian Monarch Tomislav took over administration over the island of "Ies". After the death of Croatian ruler Kresimir, a war of succession erupted and the Narentines under Serbian Prince Časlav Klonimirović took the island by 948, however they managed to rule it for only a short period, as the Byzantines restored control. Brothers of Serbian ruler Stefan Nemanja Miroslav and Stracimir made raids on Vis in 1184 and 1185.

In the Middle Ages it often changed rulers, and then for a long time it was under Venice, which founded the main settlement, named Velo Selo. During Venetian and Austrian domination, the island's official name was Lissa.

Later, the larger settlements also developed on the coast (Komiza and Luka of St. Juraj, the- present town of Vis). Administratively the island of Vis was for centuries bound to the island of Hvar.

The sea to the north of the island was the stage of two battles:

During World War II, Vis was at one point the main hideout of Josip Broz Tito, the leader of the Yugoslav resistance movement. After the war, the Yugoslav People's Army used the island as one of its main naval bases. After Croatia became independent, its navy did not reclaim most of the facilities, and the many abandoned buildings are being used for civilian purposes, including modern happenings.

Economy

Main industries on the island are agriculture (mainly viticulture), fishing, fish refinement and tourism.[1]

Around 20% of arable land on the island is covered with vineyards. Autochthonous vine species cultivated on the island are Plavac Mali, Kurteloška and Bugava.[7]

The sea around Vis is rich with fish, especially blue fish (sardine, mackerel and anchovy). Komiža fishermen of the 17th century developed their own type of fishing boat, the Falkuša which was used even in the second half of the 20th century because of its excellent features.[7]

References

  1. ^ a b c Template:Hr icon First Croatian online peljar
  2. ^ Statistical yearbook for 2006 of Central bureau of statistics of Republic of Croatia
  3. ^ Template:Hr icon Article at site dedicated to Vis and Komiža
  4. ^ Template:Hr icon Article at official Komiža site
  5. ^ General information on Vis
  6. ^ Wilkes, J. J. The Illyrians, 1992,ISBN 0631198075,page 183,"... We may begin with the Venetic peoples, Veneti, Carni, Histri and Liburni, whose language set them apart from the rest of the Illyrians. ..."
  7. ^ a b Economy of Vis

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