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Skyline Speedway Results May 17, 2013 Stinson, Garnes, Johnson Claim Victory

By Scott Wolfe STEWART, OHIO-The old adage that "Some things never change" held true once again at Skyline Speedway where former champions dominated victory lane for the 2013 season opener Friday night. Three-time defending Skyline track champions Jimmy Stinson of Vandalia, Ohio (Sprints) and Chris Garnes, Evans, West Virginia (AMRA Kryptonite Late Models) joined three-time defending Octane AMRA Modified champion Kenny Johnson, Mineral Wells, WV on the podium after claiming big wins. Zach Carr won the Mike's Auto Body Mini-Wedges feature. None of the races were cakewalks on the super fast, but choppy 3/8 mile red clay oval. Heavy rains Wednesday night and Thursday made the speedway grounds somewhat soupy, but the track crew did a great job in manicuring the track to get the racing in on a long-delayed season opener. The cool breeze from Friday's nearby rain did not temper the hot on-track action. Young Nathan Skaggs took the early lead in the Ohio Valley Sprint Car Association A-main, but was quickly challenged by Jimmy Stinson. That duo battled tooth-and-nail for nearly eight laps until Stinson threaded the needle between two lapped cars, and as the door closed Skaggs had to lift and was never able to challenge Stinson again. Stinson half-track everyone by mid-race, but as the laps ticked away young Kory Crabtree began to reel in the leader. A lapped car slowed Crabtree with three laps to go, but Crabtree persisted and dove in under Stinson on the last lap only to have the high-riding Stinson carry the momentum for a two-car length win in the B & J Welding and Contracting #84. Rounding out the top ten behind Stinson were Crabtree, Aaron Higgins up from 9th, Ryan Broughton, Nathan Skaggs, Josh Davis, Wes McGlumphy, Dave Dickson, Sam Ashworth, and Greg Mitchell. McGlumphy was the hard-charger in a 16th to 7th place run. In the AMRA Kryptonite late models the records show that Chris Garnes led every lap. That was somewhat deceiving as numerous times Travis Brookover edged by only to be stifled by Garnes' momentum. Brookover tried every move to try to overcome Garnes, going low, then high and back to the inside perimeter of the track. Numerous cautions slowed the otherwise competitive event, but in most cases that played into Brookover's hand. On lap ten both K.C. Burdette and Fast Freddie Carpenter passed Brookover for second, but a bobble by Burdette allowed Brookover to fight back to second. Nick Dohm, who exited with mechanical problems and Derek Doll were in the hunt all night long, but the big story was the 15th to 4th run by Steve Bigley, whose mount misfired on the last restart to end his awesome run. Andy Bond was free-wheeling on two wheels much of the race at full throttle, advancing at one point from 10th to third. Ralph Withem, the B-main winner, blasted from 16th to fourth to earn hard-charger honors. Burdette suffered mechanical woes and went pitside. Lap 18 saw both Bond and Carpenter get by Brookover momentarily as the fierce battle for a top spot continued. Brookover recovered, but the beneficiary was Garnes who legged-it out over the competition as they fought among themselves for second. Rookie J. T. Conley came from 18th to 7th, while Bob Adams, Jr. leaped from 14th to 8th, and Pete Crum rallied from 17th to 8th. Rounding out the top ten behind Garnes were Brookover, Andy Bond, Ralph Withem, Freddie Carpenter, Derek Doll, J.T. Conley, Bob Adams, Jr., Pete Crum, and Dan Morrison. The Octane Race Products AMRA Modifieds produced another great battle. Kyle Bond dogged veteran Kenny Johnson in the early going and took the lead on lap three, as Roy Roush moved into the frey and helped occupy Johnson. Roush fought Bond for first, allowing Johnson to drop under both AMRA stalwarts and back into the lead. Roush and Johnson then ignited a seven-lap battle that saw the duo swap positions at least six times during that segment of the race. Roush officially edged by on lap ten, but a lap later Johnson nosed by. Racing side-by-side the next two laps, the pair rubbed wheels and Roush spun. That moved former champ John Burdette, who has sat out much of several years to coach his kids. Burdette coached his varsity girls' basketball team into the state quarter finals this past March. Burdette hadn't lost his touch and tried his hand at taming the always crafty Johnson. Burdette edged alongside Johnson twice, but couldn't make it stick as Johnson marched on to victory. Shawn Donahue had marched from 14th to third at one point, but with five laps to go lost the handle and went to the tail. Still in a fight for hard charger, Donahue fought back to 5th ahead of official hard-charger Gary Gould. Gould blasted from 16th to 6th. Early challengers in the race were Andy Bond, Mike McPherson, James Dennis and Jeremy Blake. Rounding out the top ten behind Johnson and Burdette were James Dennis, Robert Garnes, Shawn Donahue, Gary Gould, Jesse Rupe, Mitchel Sharp, Jamie Gillian, and Jeremy Blake. Zach Carr won the Mini-Wedge main over Austin Washburn and Kasey Rankin. Racing continues Friday, May 24th in all four classes. For more information please visit << www.skylinespeedway.net >> or call 304-539-4410 or the track phone at 740-662-4111 or visit us on Facebook on our venues page at https://www.facebook.com/pages/Skyline-Speedway-Official-Venue-Event-Page/193868397323815?ref=hl or the Skyline Speedway Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/skyline.speedway . The summary: 5/17/2013

410 Sprint Cars (18) Fast Time: Nathan Skaggs 10:75 Heat One: Nathan Skaggs, Ryan Broughton, Jesse McCreary, Mark Imler, Todd Kane, Wes McGlumphy Heat Two: Jimmy Stinson, Greg Mitchell, Dave Dickson, Eddie Slone, Bob Tucker, John Shewbrooks Heat Three: Kory Crabtree, Josh Davis, Aaron Higgins, Sam Ashworth, Brian Benson, Eric Martin Feature: Jimmy Stinson, Kory Crabtree, Aaron Higgins, Ryan Broughton, Nathan Skaggs, Josh Davis, Wes McGlumphy, Dave Dickson, Sam Ashworth, Greg Mitchell, Todd Kane, Bob Tucker, Mark Imler, Brian Benson, Eddie Slone, Eric Martin, John Shewbrooks, Jesse McCreary

KRYPTONITE AMRA Late Models (26) Fast Time: Chris Garnes 12:52 Heat One: Chris Garnes, Chris Carpenter, Freddie Carpenter, Andy Bond, Steve Bigley, Pete Crum, J.T. Conley, Kenneth Roberts, Darrin Roush Heat Two: Travis Brookover, Nick Dohm, Derek Doll, Rod Conley, Bob Adams, Jr., Jeremy Blake, Eric Francis, Tom Hendrix Heat Three: KC Burdette, Tony Roush, Randy Armes, Dan Morrison, Jason Gillian, Ralph Withem, Tyler French, George Klintworth B-Main: Ralph Withem, Pete Crum, J.T. Conley, Eric Francis, Jeremy Blake, George Klintworth, Tyler French, Tom Hendrix (DNS), Kenneth Roberts (DNS), Darrin Roush (DNS) Feature: Chris Garnes, Travis Brookover, Andy Bond, Ralph Withem, Freddie Carpenter, Derek Doll, J.T. Conley, Bob Adams, Jr., Pete Crum, Dan Morrison, Jason Gillian, Steve Bigley, Rod Conley, KC Burdette, Chris Carpenter, Randy Armes, Tony Roush, Nick Dohm

OCTANE AMRA MODIFIEDS (18) Heat One: Kenny Johnson, Robert Garnes, James Dennis, Jesse Rupe, Brad Willis, Gary Gould Heat Two: Kyle Bond, Vince Conrad, John Burdette, Jerrad Willis, Shawn Donahue, Mitchel Sharp Heat Three: Roy Roush, Mike McPherson, Andy Bond, Jeremy Blake, Tyler Hendrix, Jamie Gillian Feature: Kenny Johnson, John Burdette, James Dennis, Robert Garnes, Shawn Donahue, Gary Gould, Jesse Rupe, Mitchel Sharp, Jamie Gillian, Jeremy Blake, Roy Roush, Kyle Bond, Andy Bond, Jerrad Willis, Brad Willis, Tyler Hendrix, Mike McPherson, Vince Conrad

Mike's Auto Body Mini-Wedges (6) Feature: Zach Carr, Austin Washburn, Kasey Rankin, Ryan Bigley, Tanner Martin, Evan McPherson (DNS)

Attica Raceway Park

By Brian Liskai

ATTICA, Ohio – Attica Raceway Park is quickly becoming one of Danny Holtgraver’s favorite tracks. The Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania resident passed Dale Blaney with two laps to go in the O’Reilly Auto Parts 410 Sprints to score the win in the first of two 25-lap features on the Eric Phillips 25th Anniversary Classic. In the second feature, Bixby, Oklahoma’s Shane Stewart held off a charging rookie D.J. Foos to score his third career win at the track on American Powersports/Sutton Bank Night.

In the first of the 25-lap features, Holtgraver, who scored his first career UNOH All Star win at Attica last year, led early, but lost the lead to Blaney with 10 laps to go as they raced in lapped traffic. But, a red flag with five laps to go gave Holtgraver a chance to regroup and he drove to the top edge of the track when the green flew and battled with Blaney until driving by on lap 23 and went on to score his second career victory at “Ohio’s Finest Racing” speed plant.

“When Dale drove by me I just tried to stay calm. I guess the whole time I really wasn’t running the top hard enough. I kind of just said screw it on the restart cause I had to..it was going to be my only shot. And when he went back to the bottom I found out the top was going to hold me. I couldn’t tell racing if I could trust it at first, but it worked out,” said Holtgraver in the Engine Pro Victory Lane beside his Rob Hunter/Bryan Grove owned machine. “I have to thank Canton Erectors, Berlin Natural Bakery, Classic Ink, DKW Transport, Kistler Engines, J&J Racing and VRP Shocks.”

In the second 25-lap feature, Stewart, aboard the Joe Gaerte #3G, would lead all the way, but it wasn’t easy. Foos, who charged from 18th starting spot to a fifth place finish in the first feature, would drive into second on lap five after a spirited battle with Greg Wilson, and with eight laps to go was closing quickly on Stewart. But, a caution with six laps to go gave Stewart the break he needed as he drove to the victory.

“I can’t thank Joe (Gaerte) and Tim (Norman) and Cindy enough for working hard for me and putting me in this race car. It’s one of the four, five, six or seven I’m going to be in this summer. Very thankful to be the pilot of that thing. It’s a brand new Cool chassis which are made in Australia and a lot of people aren’t familiar with them,” said Stewart of his Gaerte Engines/XYZ Machining/Red Line Oil/All Star Performance backed machine.

“We made a lot of whole sale changes after the first A-main and track position was huge. The way the top got cleaned off…just starting on the front row was definitely vital. Everyone did their job and I didn’t run off the race track. That kid in the 53 (Foos) was fast all night and it’s good to see all the young kids. The sport just keeps getting younger and younger and the future looks pretty bright. I’m proud I can still have people like this call me and have me run their car. You will see me quite a bit around here this summer…here and Fremont and we are going to try and do Ohio speedweek. It’s been a long time since I’ve been to victory lane here. I was telling the guys earlier I let one of the Brad Doty Classics slip away on the last lap to Danny Smith. It’s always great to win here,” added Stewart.

In the Summit Racing Equipment UMP Late Models, Swanton, Ohio’s Dusty Moore took the lead on the second lap and survived a couple of mid race cautions to score his second career win at Attica.

“It’s about time! I don’t know why the car was so good on the high side. Nobody was passing me. I started fifth and I got around John Bores for the lead and I was like they are going to show me the door…they’re going to show me the door. I never thought it would have lasted. I stuck to it…it was my game plan to go out there and roll it. I wanted to keep the tires under me and keep them cool and not slide around too much,” said Moore beside his Markey Ambulance Rental/Dominator Race Products/Keyser Manufacturing/Warpaint Graphics/Johnny’s Automotive/Barry Wright Race cars backed #75. “Those last couple of laps I was kind of feathering it. I was looking at the laps and it was 23 and 24 and I was like if I roll out of it just a little bit maybe I won’t catch the lapped cars. And I looked down on the last lap and saw Rusty (Schlenk)…I’ll tell you what; I think I bent the throttle shaft. I want to thank my car owner Roger, Brad, Stacy, my crew, Phil, Shawn and all my sponsors.”

The Foster’s Auto Body 305 Sprints competed without using the front wings as a tribute to the way the cars ran when the division was created at Attica. It was Fremont drivers Dustin Dinan and John Ivy who raced side by side over the middle part of the race before Dinan took the lead for good on lap 15 and went on to his first career win at Attica.

“Finally. We’ve been so close here Dave Foos had the car so good on the bottom. I have to thank Rich Farmer and Shelly Liskai for all their support,” said Dinan beside his Johnson’s Hunting and Fishing/Tank’s Meats/Quality Welding/Hillside Pawnshop/Quaintance Farms/ Schiets Tender Touch Car Wash backed #6.

In the first 25-lap 410 feature, it was Holtgraver and Bryan Sebetto who brought the field to the green, with Holtgraver rocketing into the lead. Cap Henry would spin after a lap was complete and when the green flew again, Holtgraver would continue to lead as Brandon Martin, sporting a paint scheme similar to the legendary Mark Keegan X car, would drive into second. After a lap three caution, Holtgraver would drive away again with Martin, Sebetto, Blaney, Brad Bowman, Stewart and Craig Mintz in tow. With five laps in, all eyes were on Foos who had moved from his 18th starting position to 8th.

The top four would remain Holtgraver, Martin, Sebetto and Blaney as they raced into heavy lapped traffic by the 13th circuit. Martin would pressure Holtgraver as Blaney closed. Blaney would grab second on lap 14 and drive under Holtgraver for the lead a circuit later. Sebetto would take third from Martin on lap 17 with defending track champion Mintz moving into fifth on lap 17, ahead of Stewart and Foos.

With five laps to go, Travis Philo would get upside down, collecting Henry. When the green reappeared, Holtgraver jumped to the high side challenged Blaney for the lead while Sebetto, Martin, Mintz, Foos and Stewart gave chase. Blaney and Holtgraver would race side by side over the next two laps before Holtgraver executed his winning high side move on lap 23 to take the lead. Holtgraver went on to the victory over Blaney, Sebetto, Mintz and Foos.

The top eight finishers were inverted for the second 25 laps feature after Holtgraver drew a card. That put Greg Wilson and Stewart on the front row. When the green flew Stewart quickly grabbed the lead over Wilson with Foos driving into third over Blaney, Martin, Sebetto and Holtgraver. Henry would bring out the caution on lap five just as Foos grabbed second from Wilson. On the restart Blaney would drive into third, but he and Wilson waged a tremendous battle over the next several laps until the caution flew for a Cole Duncan spin on lap 9.

Stewart was able to get great restarts and pulled away slightly from Foos with Wilson, Blaney, Martin, Mintz, Caleb Griffith and Sebetto in tow. With 8 laps to go, Foos began chopping into Stewart’s lead a tenth of a second a lap and was within a car length of the leader when the caution flew for Mintz, who suffered a broken front suspension part with six laps to go.

Again Stewart would get a fantastic restart and pulled away for the win with Foos, Blaney, Martin and Wilson rounding out the top five. Foos would earn a $500 bonus from the Kistler Racing Products FAST Champion Series for having the highest average A-main finishing position among the FAST series drivers.

In the 25-lap late model feature, John Bores and Tim Sabo would bring the field to the green with Bores grabbing the lead over fifth place starter Moore, Sabo, John Mayes Jr., Matt Irey and Rusty Schlenk. Moore would drive under Bores for the lead on lap two with Irey moving into third on lap three. Moore pulled away from a great battle for second between Bores, Irey and Ryan Missler. Irey would bring out the caution on lap eight with the running order Moore, Bores, Ryan Missler, Cody Scott, Schlenk and Chris Keller.

Again Moore was able to pull away on the restart while Bores had his hands full with Missler and Scott. Scott would drive into third on lap 10 and would take second on lap 13, bringing Schlenk into third. A caution on lap 13 saw Bores go pit side with mechanical woes. Now it was Moore leading Scott, Schlenk, Missler and Keller. As Moore pulled away again, Scott and Schlenk were locked into a tremendous battle for second. When Schlenk finally cleared Scott, he started to close on Moore and with five laps to go was within striking distance.

Moore caught the back of the field with two laps to go and Schlenk was there waiting for a mistake while Scott, Keller and now Devin Shiels battled for third. On the final lap, Schlenk poked the nose of his car under Moore in turns one and two, but Moore stayed cool and drove to his second career Attica win. Schlenk, Scott, Keller and Shiels would round out the top five.

Jordan Ryan and Ricky Peterson brought the 305 sprints to the green for their 25-lap feature. But, A Nate Reeser spin on the start necessitated another try. On the second attempt at a green, Jimmy Colvin and Jeremy Duposki got together. The third time was the charm as Ryan lead over John Ivy, Peterson, Bobby Clark, Seth Schneider and Dinan. Ivy would drive into the lead on lap two with Ryan staying close. Reeser would bring out the caution again on lap three and on the restart while Ivy drove away, Peterson drove under Ryan for second with Clark, Dinan, Schneider and Nate Dussel in tow.

A debris caution on lap six bunched up the field, but Ivy was able to pull away as Dinan drove into second with Peterson, Clark, Ryan and Schneider in pursuit. Jeremy Shambaugh would bring out the final caution on lap 9 and when the green reappeared, Dinan began pressuring Ivy. The two raced side by side over the next six laps before Dinan took the lead for good on lap 15.

Not even lapped traffic could slow Dinan as he marched his way to the win over Ivy, Ryan, Clark and Schneider.

Attica Raceway Park will be back in action Friday, May 31 for the Kistler Engine Classic for the World of Outlaws STP Sprint Car Series, paying $10,000 to win. For ticket information and more go to www.atticaracewaypark.com

Attica Raceway Park - 5/17/2013

Powersports of Findlay & Sandusky/ Sutton Bank Night

O'Reilly Auto Parts 410 Sprints (37 Cars)

[#]-Starting Position

Heat 1 - Nitro Black Performance by Engine Pro (8 Laps - Top 4 finishers transfer to the A-feature)

1. 9-Dean Jacobs[1] ; 2. 2-Dale Blaney[3] ; 3. 11X-Brandon Martin[2] ; 4. 32M-Tony Beaber[5] ; 5. 29-Rob Chaney[6] ; 6. 35-Stuart Brubaker[8] ; 7. 22-Cole Duncan[9] ; 8. 38-Dennis Wagner[7] ; 9. 69-Scott Curren[10] ; 10. 98-Robert Robenalt[4]

Heat 2 - Summit Racing Equipment (8 Laps - Top 4 finishers transfer to the A-feature)

1. 3G-Shane Stewart[2] ; 2. 54-Cap Henry[1] ; 3. 83-Tim Shaffer[4] ; 4. W20-Greg Wilson[7] ; 5. 14H-Todd Heller[8] ; 6. 45L-Brian Lay[6] ; 7. 2M-Dallas Hewitt[9] ; 8. 27P-Paige Polyak[5] ; 9. 39M-Matt Merrill[3]

Heat 3 - Ultra Shield Race Products (8 Laps - Top 4 finishers transfer to the A-feature)

1. 5T-Travis Philo[1] ; 2. O9-Craig Mintz[4] ; 3. 55-Brad Bowman[6] ; 4. 9Z-Duane Zablocki[2] ; 5. 16-Chris Andrews[3] ; 6. 2+-Brian Smith[5] ; 7. 40-Caleb Helms[9] ; 8. 5R-Byron Reed[7] ; 9. 4-Danny Smith[8]

Heat 4 - Bell Racing Products (8 Laps - Top 4 finishers transfer to the A-feature)

1. 24H-Bryan Sebetto[2] ; 2. 45-Danny Holtgraver[3] ; 3. 9W-Brandon Wimmer[1] ; 4. 40DD-Caleb Griffith[6] ; 5. O-Justin Henderson[9] ; 6. 53-DJ Foos[7] ; 7. 97-Phil Gressman[8] ; 8. 93-Sheldon Haudenschild[4] ; 9. 11N-Ed Neumeister[5]

B-Main #1 - Computer Man Inc. (10 Laps - Top 3 finishers transfer to the A-feature)

1. 16-Chris Andrews[2] ; 2. 29-Rob Chaney[1] ; 3. 22-Cole Duncan[5] ; 4. 35-Stuart Brubaker[3] ; 5. 5R-Byron Reed[8] ; 6. 4-Danny Smith[10] ; 7. 40-Caleb Helms[6] ; 8. 38-Dennis Wagner[7] ; 9. 69-Scott Curren[9] ; 10. 98-Robert Robenalt[11] ; 11. 2+-Brian Smith[4]

B-Main #2 - Computer Man Inc. (10 Laps - Top 3 finishers transfer to the A-feature)

1. 53-DJ Foos[4] ; 2. 45L-Brian Lay[3] ; 3. 14H-Todd Heller[1] ; 4. 27P-Paige Polyak[7] ; 5. O-Justin Henderson[2] ; 6. 2M-Dallas Hewitt[5] ; 7. 11N-Ed Neumeister[10] ; 8. 39M-Matt Merrill[9] ; 9. 97-Phil Gressman[6] ; 10. 93-Sheldon Haudenschild[8]

A-Main - #1 (25 Laps)

1. 45-Danny Holtgraver[1]; 2. 2-Dale Blaney[5]; 3. 24H-Bryan Sebetto[2]; 4. O9-Craig Mintz[10]; 5. 53-DJ Foos[18]; 6. 11X-Brandon Martin[3]; 7. 3G-Shane Stewart[7]; 8. W20-Greg Wilson[14]; 9. 40DD-Caleb Griffith[16]; 10. 16-Chris Andrews[17]; 11. 9W-Brandon Wimmer[4]; 12. 9-Dean Jacobs[11]; 13. 55-Brad Bowman[8]; 14. 83-Tim Shaffer[9]; 15. 9Z-Duane Zablocki[15]; 16. 45L-Brian Lay[20]; 17. 22-Cole Duncan[21]; 18. 14H-Todd Heller[22]; 19. 29-Rob Chaney[19]; 20. 54-Cap Henry[6]; 21. 5T-Travis Philo[12]; 22. 32M-Tony Beaber[13]

Hard Charger: 53-DJ Foos[+13]

A-Main - #2 (25 Laps)

1. 3G-Shane Stewart[2]; 2. 53-DJ Foos[4]; 3. 2-Dale Blaney[7]; 4. 11X-Brandon Martin[3]; 5. W20-Greg Wilson[1]; 6. 45-Danny Holtgraver[8]; 7. 40DD-Caleb Griffith[9]; 8. 24H-Bryan Sebetto[6]; 9. 9-Dean Jacobs[12]; 10. 9Z-Duane Zablocki[15]; 11. 32M-Tony Beaber[21]; 12. 54-Cap Henry[20]; 13. 9W-Brandon Wimmer[11]; 14. 55-Brad Bowman[13]; 15. 35-Stuart Brubaker[22]; 16. 16-Chris Andrews[10]; 17. 14H-Todd Heller[18]; 18. O9-Craig Mintz[5]; 19. 22-Cole Duncan[17]; 20. 29-Rob Chaney[19]; 21. 83-Tim Shaffer[14]; 22. 45L-Brian Lay[16]

Hard Charger: 32M-Tony Beaber[+10]

Summit Racing Equipment Late Models (25 Cars)

[#]-Starting Position

Heat 1 - Nitro Black Performance by Engine Pro (8 Laps - Top 5 finishers transfer to the A-feature)

1. 3-Matt Miller[3] ; 2. 92-Cody Scott[2] ; 3. 50Y-Ryan Missler[6] ; 4. 75-Dusty Moore[9] ; 5. 30-Nate Potts[5] ; 6. O1-Brandon Perkins[4] ; 7. 11-Ryan Sutter[7] ; 8. 12-Ky Harper[1] ; 9. 77-Coby Bartram[8]

Heat 2 - Summit Racing Equipment (8 Laps - Top 5 finishers transfer to the A-feature)

1. 91-Rusty Schlenk[7] ; 2. OO-Chris Keller[4] ; 3. 48-John Bores[3] ; 4. 98-Tim Sabo[5] ; 5. 42S-Bob Mayer[1] ; 6. 77K-Steve Kester[8] ; 7. O3-Jim Gingery[6] ; 8. 99-Steve Sabo[2]

Heat 3 - Ultra Shield Race Products (8 Laps - Top 5 finishers transfer to the A-feature)

1. 36-Matt Irey[2] ; 2. 40-Wayne Maffett Jr.[5] ; 3. 27-Ken Hahn[3] ; 4. 69-John Mayes Jr.[4] ; 5. 51-Devin Shiels[8] ; 6. 15B-Mike Bores[7] ; 7. 21-Larry Kingseed[6] ; 8. 5J-Josh Haynes[1]

B-Main - Computer Man Inc. (10 Laps - Top 5 finishers transfer to the A-feature)

1. 77K-Steve Kester[2] ; 2. 15B-Mike Bores[3] ; 3. 12-Ky Harper[7] ; 4. 21-Larry Kingseed[6] ; 5. O3-Jim Gingery[5] ; 6. 99-Steve Sabo[8] ; 7. 77-Coby Bartram[10] ; 8. 11-Ryan Sutter[4] ; 9. O1-Brandon Perkins[1] ; 10. 5J-Josh Haynes[9]

A-Main - (25 Laps)

1. 75-Dusty Moore[5]; 2. 91-Rusty Schlenk[6]; 3. 92-Cody Scott[9]; 4. OO-Chris Keller[8]; 5. 51-Devin Shiels[15]; 6. 12-Ky Harper[18]; 7. 15B-Mike Bores[17]; 8. 69-John Mayes Jr.[3]; 9. 40-Wayne Maffett Jr.[12]; 10. 98-Tim Sabo[2]; 11. 27-Ken Hahn[11]; 12. 36-Matt Irey[4]; 13. 30-Nate Potts[13]; 14. 77K-Steve Kester[16]; 15. 21-Larry Kingseed[19]; 16. 42S-Bob Mayer[14]; 17. O3-Jim Gingery[20]; 18. 50Y-Ryan Missler[7]; 19. 48-John Bores[1]; 20. 3-Matt Miller[10]

Hard Charger: 12-Ky Harper[+12]

Foster Auto Body 305 Sprints (21 Cars)

[#]-Starting Position

Heat 1 - Nitro Black Performance by Engine Pro (8 Laps - Top 10 finishers transfer to the A-feature)

1. 8I-John Ivy[2] ; 2. 9-Jimmy Colvin[7] ; 3. 8J-Jess Stiger[4] ; 4. 2-Ricky Peterson[5] ; 5. 13D-Jeremy Duposki[1] ; 6. 68G-Tyler Gunn[6] ; 7. 22D-Dan Hammond[3]

Heat 2 - Summit Racing Equipment (8 Laps - Top 10 finishers transfer to the A-feature)

1. 6-Dustin Dinan[2] ; 2. 10X-Dustin Stroup[4] ; 3. 4X-Bobby Clark[5] ; 4. 48-Mike Burkin[1] ; 5. 83X-Nate Reeser[7] ; 6. 1W-Paul Weaver[6] ; 7. 25-Jason Keckler[3]

Heat 3 - Ultra Shield Race Products (8 Laps - Top 10 finishers transfer to the A-feature)

1. 36-Seth Schneider[2] ; 2. 5R-Jordan Ryan[6] ; 3. 1-Nate Dussel[7] ; 4. 8M-T.J Michael[4] ; 5. 26-Ryan French[1] ; 6. 1J-Jeremy Shambaugh[5]

A-Main - (25 Laps)

1. 6-Dustin Dinan[6]; 2. 8I-John Ivy[3]; 3. 5R-Jordan Ryan[1]; 4. 4X-Bobby Clark[4]; 5. 36-Seth Schneider[10]; 6. 2-Ricky Peterson[2]; 7. 1-Nate Dussel[12]; 8. 10X-Dustin Stroup[8]; 9. 25-Jason Keckler[20]; 10. 22D-Dan Hammond[19]; 11. 68G-Tyler Gunn[16]; 12. 8M-T.J Michael[5]; 13. 48-Mike Burkin[9]; 14. 13D-Jeremy Duposki[13]; 15. 8J-Jess Stiger[7]; 16. 26-Ryan French[15]; 17. 1W-Paul Weaver[17]; 18. 1J-Jeremy Shambaugh[18]; 19. 83X-Nate Reeser[14]; 20. 9-Jimmy Colvin[11]

Hard Charger: 25-Jason Keckler[+11]

©2013 - Results Provided by: Computer Man Inc. Fremont, OH

Sunday Night Thunder Returns to XX Speedway!!!

The Sunday Night Thunder has returned to XX Speedway for 2013. A large crowd of spectators and drivers opened the curtain on the 2013 racing season at Sunday night in California, MO. The cool weather was no deterrent to Jonathan Cornell of Sedalia, MO as he wired the field in the 360 Winged Sprint division. Starting in the front row as a resut of having won his qualifying heat, Cornell hustled around the high side of the track and was not headed as the 25 lap feature went green to checkered. Lanny Carpenter settled into the second spot for 10 laps following Cornell around the high road. Fourth starting Tyler Blank moved passed Carpenter on lap 11 and set his sights on the #28 machine of Cornell. Blank would close in on Cornell but could not muster a pass and settled for a well deserved second place. Following Cornell and Blank under the checkered flag were Adam Jones, Carpenter, and Evan Martin in the top five. Bryan Grimes claimed sixth with Cody Baker, Taylor Walton, Tyler Elliott and Curtis Boyer rounding out the top ten. Carpenter and Cornell claimed the heat race victories in the winged sprint division. Top five in points are Cornell 95, Blank 91, Jones 85, Carpenter 85, and Martin 77.

The street stock division had a very competitive field of cars on hand to compete for opening night honors. Andrew Roark of Henley drove a masterful race using the low groove to hold off all challengers to claim the first feature race of the season. Knocking on his rear bumper was Centertown's Joe Miller claiming second, Curt Turpin was third, Johnny Wyman fourth and 2012 Season Champion Derek Henson claimed fifth place. Dale Berry and Mark Davis completed the field as some drivers were unable to start the feature event. Berry and Wyman captured the heat race victories. The second street stock heat started off with excitement as Eldon's Johnny Strange tumbled off the top of turn one, collecting Joe Miller in the process. Strange climbed out of his crumpled car under his own power. Point leaders are Roark 95, Miller 89, Turpin 85, Wyman 85, Henson 75.

The Hobby Stock class had a healthy turn out of drivers competing on opening night. Early race leader AJ Wirts of California held the point for five laps before being passed by eventual winner Seth Jacobs of Centertown. Jacobs secured the win with Wirts in second, Chuck Coffey third, Mike Schrader fourth and Racheal Olejniczak rounding out the top five. Larry Dickson of Bunceton was sixth, Laura Atkinson seventh, Will Register was eighth, Kevin Prall and Rodger Deatherage rounded out the top 10. The heat reaces were won by Register and Wirts. Top five in points are Jacobs 95, Wirts 93, Coffey 85, Shcrader 83, Detherage 73.

Rounding out the card were the 600cc Micro Sprints. Starting on the pole was Columbia's Dean Hathman and he took the lead on lap one and claimed the victory over Cole Campbell, Corey Nelson, Ryan Marsch and Cole Melby in the top five. Kyle Schlotz, Nick Schafer and Scott Hathman completed the field. Dean Hathman claimed the heat race victory.

Racing continues next Sunday night at XX with 360 Sprints, 600cc micros, street stocks, and hobby stocks. Go to www.xxspeedway.com for schedule information or check out Double-X Speedway on Facebook or call 573-796-4694. Gates open at 5:00

Race Results May 12, 2013

360 WInged Sprint Cars-- Feature Event 1. 28 Jonathan Cornell, Sedalia; 2. 75 Tyler Blank, California; 3. 1A Adam Jones, Wright City; 4. 24 Lanny Carpenter, Clarksburg; 5. 4 Evan Martin, California; 6. 6 Bryan Grimes, Slater; 7. 38 Cody Baker, Lone Jack; 8. 93 Taylor Walton, Warrensburg; 9. 49 Tyler Elliott, California; 10. 72 Curtis Boyer, New Haven; 11. 77 Kevin Whitworth, Ozark; 12. 8 Jeff Wingate, Centertown; 13. 65 TJ Muths, Sedalia; 14 XX AJ Wirts, California. (DNS)

Heat Race 1 1. Carpenter; 2. Jones; 3. Grimes; 4. Walton; 5. Wirts; 6. Muths (DNS); 7. Elliott (DNS)

Heat Race 2 1. Cornell; 2. Blank; 3. Martin; 4. Whitworth; 5. Baker; 6. Boyer; 7. Wingate

Street Stocks-- Feature Event 1. H2 Andrew Roark, Henley; 2. 43 Joe Miller, Russellville; 3. 15 Curt Turpin, Jefferson City; 4. 95 Johnny Wyman, Fulton; 5. 27D Derek Henson, Russellville; 6. 05 Dale Berry, Tuscumbia; 7. 56 Mark Davis, Grovespring; 8. 7 Keeth Strange, Eldon (DNS); 9. 54 Johnny Strange, Eldon (DNS); 10. 38 Jake Dent, California (DNS)

Heat 1 1. Berry; 2. Roark; 3. Turpin; 4. Davis; 5. Dent (DNS)

Heat 2 1. Wyman; 2. Miller; 3. K. Strange; 4. Henson; 5. J. Strange

Hobby Stocks-- Feature Event

1. 25 Seth Jacobs, Centertown; 2. XX AJ Wirts, California; 3. 171 Chuck Coffey, WIndsor; 4. 1B Mike Schrader, Sedalia; 5. 90R Racheal Olejniczak, Windsor; 6. 34 Larry Dickson, Bunceton; 7. 4A Laure Atkinson, Eldon; 8. 77 Will Register, Sedalia; 9. 14 Kevin Prall, Sedalia; 10. 90 Rodger Deatherage, Windsor, 11. 84 Jeremiah Wallingford, Jamestown (DNS); 12. 09R Joe Reed, Tipton (DNS)

Heat 1 1. Register; 2.Jacobs; 3. Dickson; 4. Wallingford; 5. Reed; 6. Prall (DNS)

Heat 2 1. Wirts, 2. Schrader; 3. Coffey; 4. Atkinson; 5. Olejniczak; 6. Deatherage (DNS)

600CC Micro Sprints Feature Event 1. 56H Dean Hathman, Columbia; 2. 22C Cole Campbell, Mexico; 3. 34 Corey Nelson, Eugene; 4. 2R Ryan Marsch, Jefferson City, MO; 5. 7W Cole Melby, Sedalia; 6. 749 Kye Schlotz, Jefferson City; 7. 9S Nick Schaefer, Marshall; 8. 56 Scott Hathman, Columbia

Heat Race 1. D. Hathman; 2. Nelson; 3. Campbell; 4.S. Hathman; 5. Schlotz; 6. Schaefer; 7. Melby; 8. Marsch

Huset's Speedway Brandon, SD Race Results May 12, 2013

Mark Dobmeier Scores Mother's Day Victory Brandon, SD (5-12-13) – Mark Dobmeier grabbed the lead from pole sitter Lucas Wolfe in the first set of corners and raced on to the Outlaw Sprint win in Sunday night's traditional Mother's Day season opener at Huset's Speedway. Wolfe finished 2nd with Kyle Larson, Terry McCarl and Cole Wood rounding out the top 5. In the Coffee Cup Fuel Stops Championship Sprint main event, Ryan Bickett and Kaley Gharst battled wheel to wheel exchanging the top spot a couple times before Dusty Ballenger raced by them both on the final lap to claim the win.

Dollar Loan Center 410 Outlaw Sprint Cars

Qualifications: 1. 1K-Kyle Larson, Elk Grove, CA, 11.282; 2. 24-Terry Mccarl, Altoona, IA, 11.332; 3. 13-Mark Dobmeier, Grand Forks, ND, 11.477; 4. 82-Lucas Wolfe, Mechanicsburg, PA, 11.487; 5. 97G-Jody Rosenboom, Rock Rapids, IA, 11.620; 6. 25-Dylan Peterson, Sioux Falls, SD, 11.635; 7. 17W-Cole Wood, Auburn, CA, 11.720; 8. 8-Casey Mack, East Grand Forks, ND, 11.723; 9. 17A-Austin Mccarl, Altoona, IA, 11.752; 10. 44-Chris Martin, Ankeny, IA, 11.760; 11. 2A-Austin Pierce, Grand Forks, ND, 11.925; 12. 12-Lynton Jeffery, Sydney, NSW, 12.009; 13. 17B-Ryan Bickett, Ramona, SD, 12.325; 14. 0-Alex Schrievers, Sioux Falls, SD, 12.392; 15. 101-Chuck Mcgillivray, Madison, SD, 12.409

Heat #1: 1. 13-Mark Dobmeier, Grand Forks, ND (5); 2. 1K-Kyle Larson, Elk Grove, CA (6); 3. 17A-Austin Mccarl, Altoona, IA (2); 4. 17W-Cole Wood, Auburn, CA (3); 5. 97G-Jody Rosenboom, Rock Rapids, IA (4); 6. 101-Chuck Mcgillivray, Madison, SD (8); 7. 17B-Ryan Bickett, Ramona, SD (7); 8. 2A-Austin Pierce, Grand Forks, ND (1)

Heat #2: 1. 82-Lucas Wolfe, Mechanicsburg, PA (5); 2. 24-Terry Mccarl, Altoona, IA (6); 3. 8-Casey Mack, East Grand Forks, ND (3); 4. 44-Chris Martin, Ankeny, IA (2); 5. 25-Dylan Peterson, Sioux Falls, SD (4); 6. 0-Alex Schrievers, Sioux Falls, SD (7); 7. 12-Lynton Jeffery, Sydney, NSW (1)

A Feature: 1. 13-Mark Dobmeier, Grand Forks, ND (2); 2. 82-Lucas Wolfe, Mechanicsburg, PA (1); 3. 1K-Kyle Larson, Elk Grove, CA (4); 4. 24-Terry Mccarl, Altoona, IA (3); 5. 17W-Cole Wood, Auburn, CA (7); 6. 17A-Austin Mccarl, Altoona, IA (9); 7. 2A-Austin Pierce, Grand Forks, ND (12); 8. 97G-Jody Rosenboom, Rock Rapids, IA (5); 9. 0-Alex Schrievers, Sioux Falls, SD (13); 10. 101-Chuck Mcgillivray, Madison, SD (11); 11. 8-Casey Mack, East Grand Forks, ND (8); 12. 44-Chris Martin, Ankeny, IA (10); 13. 25-Dylan Peterson, Sioux Falls, SD (6); 14. 12-Lynton Jeffery, Sydney, NSW (14); 15. 17B-Ryan Bickett, Ramona, SD (15)

Coffee Cup Fuel Stops 360 Championship Sprints

Heat #1: 1. 17B-Ryan Bickett, Ramona, SD (1); 2. 75-Tommy Barber, Brandon, SD (4); 3. 12L-John Lambertz, Sioux Falls, SD (6); 4. 6-Kaley Gharst, Decator, IL (5); 5. 4-Ryan Jones, Sioux Falls, SD (3); 6. 20K-Keith Lambertz, Valley Springs, SD (2)

Heat #2: 1. 5-Eric Lutz, Sioux Falls, SD (3); 2. 15-Joe Riedel, Ramona, SD (4); 3. 12-Brock Dump, Sioux Falls, SD (6); 4. 42-Kevin Flowers, Hartford, SD (1); 5. 63-Terry Chester, Sioux Falls, SD (5); 6. 1-Justin Glaser, Sioux Falls, SD (2)

Heat #3: 1. 2D-Dusty Ballenger, Harrisburg, SD (3); 2. 5W-Jody Rosenboom, Rock Rapids, IA (4); 3. 9-Matt Juhl, Estherville, IA (2); 4. 612-Isaac Schreurs, Sioux Falls, SD (1); 5. 81-Jared Jansen, Sioux Falls, SD (6); 6. 21-Dustin Beenken, Sheldon, IA (5)

A Feature: 1. 2D-Dusty Ballenger, Harrisburg, SD (6); 2. 17B-Ryan Bickett, Ramona, SD (4); 3. 6-Kaley Gharst, Decator, IL (1); 4. 5W-Jody Rosenboom, Rock Rapids, IA (9); 5. 9-Matt Juhl, Estherville, IA (12); 6. 12-Brock Dump, Sioux Falls, SD (11); 7. 5-Eric Lutz, Sioux Falls, SD (5); 8. 15-Joe Riedel, Ramona, SD (8); 9. 21-Dustin Beenken, Sheldon, IA (17); 10. 12L-John Lambertz, Sioux Falls, SD (10); 11. 42-Kevin Flowers, Hartford, SD (2); 12. 612-Isaac Schreurs, Sioux Falls, SD (3); 13. 1-Justin Glaser, Sioux Falls, SD (18); 14. 4-Ryan Jones, Sioux Falls, SD (13); 15. 81-Jared Jansen, Sioux Falls, SD (15); 16. 63-Terry Chester, Sioux Falls, SD (14); 17. 20K-Keith Lambertz, Valley Springs, SD (16); 18. 75-Tommy Barber, Brandon, SD (7) --

KEVIN THOMAS JR. WINS AT HAUBSTADT THE “SPRING SHOWDOWN” MATERIALIZED AS A DUAL

Haubstadt, IN - May 11, 2013 - Kevin Thomas Jr. won the MSCS and USAC co-sanctioned feature Saturday night at Tri-State Speedway. Although Thomas led most of the 30 lap event in the Dutcher/RW/Tri-Star Sprinter he found himself under mounting pressure from Robert Ballou in the Baldwin Brothers Sprint. Both had won their heats! Ballou took the lead on lap 20 of the feature but lost it back to Thomas on lap 25 as the dual continued. Thomas swept by as Ballou corrected his line in turn four. Thomas then paced the field the last 6 laps to earn his very first Hoosier Tire Midwest Sprint Car Series feature victory. His hot streak in Amsoil United States Auto Club competition now includes a third national win in a row. After an open throttle, on track celebration, Thomas responded to questions in victory lane. “What a great feeling it is to win 3 races in a row! Robert and I had a great race. I was lucky in qualifying so I got to start on the pole. After struggling in local shows the last few races it is great to come back here and get a win.” Robert Ballou took his turn at the microphone. “I felt we had the race car to beat when we unloaded tonight. I just made a mistake out there.” The drive he characterized as a “letdown” was actually a very strong, competitive second place run which kept him well ahead of most of the trouble. USAC points leader Chase Stockon made a couple of tough late race passes to move up from fifth to third. Brady Short also moved up to finish fourth. Dave Darland settled for fifth. Levi Jones was next with fast qualifier Wes McIntyre, Landon Simon, Hunter Schuerenberg, and Brady Bacon rounding out the top ten. Landon Simon was the Keizer Aluminum Wheels Hard Charger of the Race in advancing 11 spots in the feature. Chase Briscoe was also on the move improving 10 places after using an MSCS provisional opportunity. Casey Schuman was 11th on the field which earned him the Wilwood Tuff Brakes Award for the event. The feature was interrupted numerous times with spinning cars or contact between cars. Fans saw the yellow flag waved seven times. The first caution was the longest as the track crew was compelled to renew efforts to separate the cars of Tracy Hines and Shane Cottle. The two cars had hooked together and proved to be almost inseparable. The only driver to flip his car was C.J. Leary. Leary’s crash on the front stretch brought out a red flag. At that point race officials elected to have an open red. Crews were allowed to come onto the track to refuel and attend to the cars. Seth Parker won the Semi Feature. Dakota Jackson and Daron Clayton took the other two heat races. The field included 34 entries!

The next MSCS race is set for Lincoln Park Speedway at Putnamville, IN, on Saturday night May 25th. The MSCS drivers will then return to Tri-State Speedway the next night for an encounter with the King of Indiana Sprint Series drivers. It will be a great Memorial Day Weekend with 2 nights of great racing!

IN THE MODIFIEDS

Zach Fair was victorious in the UMP Open Wheel Modified division. The Petersburg, IN, driver led throughout the 25 lap event to record his first win at the track this season. The battle behind him for second grew and grew until it was a four or five car contest. Trent Young finished ahead of Josh Harris to earn the runner-up spot. Tyler Nicely and Dave Beck completed the top five. NASCAR’s Ken Schrader finished sixth in the event and Brian Shaw was seventh. Shaw had battled his way up to second before encountering problems with the high line he was using to generate momentum. Young, Fair, and Stephen Schnapf won the three heats. Shawn Cates took the B Main. The modifieds will be on the card again for the upcoming Memorial Weekend Classic.

SUMMARY “Spring Showdown” Tri-State Speedway Haubstadt, IN May 11, 2013

USAC and MSCS Sprint Cars: (34 Entries)

Top Qualifier - 83 Wes McIntyre, 13.182 seconds

First Heat - 3 Dakota Jackson, 3c Kyle Cummins, 69 Brady Bacon, 3H Danny Holtsclaw, 4 Tracy Hines, 38p Seth Parker, 83 Wes McIntyre, 5B Chase Briscoe, 3x Jake Simmons Second Heat - 17rw Kevin Thomas Jr., 71p Dave Darland, 41 Landon Simon, 12 Levi Jones, 2e Shane Cottle, 23c Tyler Courtney, 1x Kurt Gross, 30 C.J. Leary, 38w Chet Williams Third Heat - 92 Daron Clayton, 20 Bryan Clauson, 04 Josh Burton, 21k Casey Shuman, 35 Chris Babcock, 90 Patrick Budde, 35 Hunter Schuerenberg, 21x Justin Grant Fourth Heat - 5 Robert Ballou, 32 Chase Stockon, 55 Nick Drake, 11p Brady Short, 56 Jon Stanbrough, 90 Bradley Sterrett, 9p Parker Price-Miller, 18 Kevin Chambers

Semi Feature - Parker, Leary, McIntyre, Schuerenberg, Stanbrough, Hines, Grant, Cottle, Sterrett, Courtney, Briscoe, Price-Miller, Babcock, Gross, Chambers, Budde, Williams, Simmons

Feature (30 Laps) - 1) Thomas Jr., 2) Ballou, 3) Stockon, 4) Short, 5) Darland, 6) Jones, 7) McIntyre, 8) Simon, 9) Schuerenberg, 10) Bacon, 11) Shuman, 12) Cummins, 13) Hines, 14) Drake, 15) Briscoe, 16) Holtsclaw, 17) Cottle, 18) Jackson, 19) Burton, 20) Clayton, 21) Parker, 22) Leary, 23) Courtney, 24) Clauson, 25) Stanbrough,

UMP DIRT CAR Open Wheel Modifieds:

First Heat - 10y Trent Young Second Heat - 95 Zach Fair Third Heat - 85 Stephen Schnapf

B Main - 14 Shawn Cates

Feature (25 Laps) - 1) 95 Fair, 2)10y Young, 3) 37 Josh Harris, 4) 5 Tyler Nicely, 5) 71 Dave Beck, 6) 9 Kenny Schrader, 7) 1 Brian Shaw, 8) 0j Bryce Jewell, 9) 66 Michael Fox, 10) 18 Brandon McDowell , 11) 85 Schnapf, 12) 57 Matt Hines 13) 14 Willie Madison, 14) 03 Zach Dennis, 15) 14c Shawn Cates, 16) 7 Mark Lamont, 17) 84 Stan Beadles, 18) 4 Chad Boone

Herbert Handles United Rebel Sprint Cars at DCRP!

Lonnie Wheatley, DODGE CITY, Kan. (May 11, 2013) – Brian Herbert made the most of an opportunity to race in front of his home town crowd by driving to victory lane in Saturday night’s 25-lap United Rebel Sprint Series feature event atop the 3/8-mile Dodge City Raceway Park clay oval.

Herbert, the defending series champion, took the lead away from Jerry Caldwell on the third round then held off his chasers in the final laps through traffic for his first win of the year.

“I was a little concerned there, I didn’t have any way of knowing if anyone was close or not there at the end,” Herbert commented.

With Herbert gridding the feature outside row two, Jerry Caldwell and Richie Dewell led the way to the green flag. Caldwell jumped into the early lead with Herbert moving to second on the opening circuit then slipping underneath Caldwell in turns one and two for the lead on the third lap with Dewell and Ray Seemann also making their past Caldwell.

The lead trio of Herbert, Dewell and Seemann distanced themselves from the pack, reaching the tail of the field just past the midway point. Herbert kept his chasers at bay over the final circuits to secure the win with Dewell and Seemann filling out the podium.

After making his way past Caldwell for fourth on the 12th round, Ty Williams closed a full straightaway on the lead trio and was on Seemann’s tailtank in fourth as the checkered flag flew. A straightaway behind the top four, Keefe Hemel rounded out the top five.

Herbert also won the Keizer Wheels Hard Charger award

Feature Results:

1 Brian Herbert 2 Richie Dewell 3 Ray Seemann 4 Ty Williams 5 Keefe Hemel 6 Taylor Velasquez 7 Jerry Caldwell 8 Barry Crane 9 Connor Atkinson 10 Koby Walters 11 Craig Jecha 12 Kris Moore 13 Jared Kern 14 Kaden Taylor 15 Tyler Knight

Heat Race Winners: Ray Seemann, Kaden Taylor'

46 Wins and Counting for Allard

CHICO, CALIFORNIA (May 10, 2013) – Chico’s Jonathan Allard secured his 46th career main event win when he passed Willie Croft while the two were battling in heavy lapped traffic Friday night at Silver Dollar Speedway. “I need to thank my dad for working on this motor most of this week,” said Allard in victory lane. “We came up here to figure it out and we are close.” Allard also stated, “It’s a pleasure to drive this car for Morrie and Katie Williams. I have to thank my crew and the entire Williams Motorsports supporters.” Other winners during Wells Fargo point racing #6 included Ryan McDaniel in the Limited Late Models, Duane Cleveland in the dirt modifieds, Tony Richards in the economy winged sprints and Rowdy McClenon in the Perma-Zyme wingless sprints.

Sacramento’s Willie Croft led the charge of 19 winged sprint cars who took the green flag for the 25-lap main event. The race began with a spectacular flip involving Jason York and Tyler Spath. Both cars were junked during the back straight away melee. On the restart Justyn Cox turned it over in turn two. On the third start Croft jumped out to the lead and began to put some quick laps down. It was soon evident that Croft and Allard were in a drag race around the quarter mile track. Slower traffic is always a factor in sprint car racing and it was no different tonight as Croft was handcuffed going down the back straight. Allard drove the inside as Croft was stuck on the outside. Allard took the lead and never looked back. Sean Becker started fourth and finished third. Andy Forsberg finished in the fourth spot while Rico Abreu finished fifth. Tyler Spath earned the Tyler Wolf Fast Time award by going 12.400 in qualifying. Mason Moore, Peter Murphy and Justyn Cox were all winners in heat race action.

“I almost forget what this view looks like,” joked Duane Cleveland from victory lane. Cleveland is a former champion of the dirt modifieds, however, it’s has been a while since the Yuba City driver had won at Chico. “It was nice to have such a racy track and to be able and race clean against the other guys tonight was fun.” Cleveland started third but quickly moved into second and raced with leader Oreste Gonella. The modifieds continue to provide some of the best racing we have seen in years at Chico. Unfortunately two of the top runners had problems tonight. Chico’s Richard Papenhausen and Mark Abouzeid each did not finish the main event. Ryan McDaniel made the race for the lead interesting with a few laps to go as he emerged to battle the top two. Once Cleveland made the winning move he went on to lead the final few laps. It was a clean sweep for Cleveland as he won the lone eight lap heat race.

The best race of the night definitely was the limited late model main event. The 12 cars that started the 20 lap main event need to be commended for their skills. The race went 20-laps non-stop. “The Big Cat” Jerry Bartlett looked like he had finally regained his championship form at Chico. Bartlett led the first 16 laps of the main event. Yet, Ryan McDaniel made the pass of the night to get around Bartlett with four to go. McDaniel went on to then hold off his father, Randy, who had also passed Bartlett. Ryan crossed the line with a two car advantage over his father. Bartlett held on to finish third. Matt Micheli came home in the fourth spot. David Newquist rounded out the top five. Ken Micheli won an exciting second heat race. Randy McDaniel won the first heat.

The Perma-Zyme wingless sprint car series main event featured an entertaining battle for the lead between Ron LaPlant and Rowdy McClenon. Those two kids put on a battle that we have not seen in recent memory. Give LaPlant credit as he drove that car as hard as it would go. Unfortunately LaPlant’s car did not survive the entire race. While battling McClenon the #69 flipped off the edge in turn one. He returned to the race but later pulled off. That left McClenon up front and dominating all by himself. At the line McClenon won the race easily. It was his third win in a row at Chico as he continued to march towards a second track championship at Chico. Nick Larson, Don Emery, Tayler Nelson and Fast Eddy Lewis all put on a great show for second place on back. While the finish for Dustin Thompson might be disappointing the kid should hold his head high. Thompson was up near the front for most of the race. Series title sponsored car of Nathan Johnson finished sixth. McClenon won the lone heat race.

Orland’s Tony Richards returned to his winning ways when he led all 15 laps during the winged economy sprint car main event. Courtney Dozier shadowed him for the majority of the race. Paradise’s Mike Funkhouser ran a solid third tonight. It’s good to see him back at the race track. Seventh place starting Dusty Barton finished fourth. Shawna Overton rounded out the top five. The race was slowed by a few accidents. Scott Gannett and Jason Standley were the first two out when they stopped on the outskirts of turn three. Gannett and Dozier were victorious during the heat race action. A nice turnout of 12 cars showed up for point race number 6,.

Midget Ace Felker Headlines Five New Winners at I44 Riverside!

Cody Morris
I44 Riverside Speedway Public Relations

Saturday, May 11th, 2013 - Oklahoma City - Just one week after a record field for a weekly point event, I44 Riverside Speedway put the new Midget division on display for central Oklahoma race fans.

Approximately 92 open wheel combatants entered I44 Riverside pits, the 6th time in seven events that over ninety entries checked in to compete on the 1/5th mile red clay oval.

Weary of a very cool and prolonged spring, race fans enjoyed their lightning fast racing with pleasant conditions throughout, as well as a manageable finishing time as I44 Riverside Speedway continues their emergence as a premier locale for regional open wheel racing.

I44 Riverside produced as many Saturday night winners as points the Oklahoma City Thunder lost by just minutes before southwest Oklahoma City really got to rockin‘. Reigning Lucas Oil POWRi National Midget Champion completed a lucrative weekend with a sweep in the Midget division. Felker was one of five racers to earn their first I44 Riverside wins this season.

MIDGET

Sweeping heat race and qualifier action, Carls Junction, Missouri’s Andrew Felker earned the pole position with Claremore, Oklahoma’s Blake Edwards alongside as teammate in a second Felker Midget entry for the 20 lap Midget main event.

To the surprise of few, the reigning Lucas Oil POWRi National Midget Champ ran away with an early lead with Edwards in tow as the field spread out in the first half of feature. A lap 11 stoppage did away with the distance between as Payton Pierce slowed to a stop likely related to the young Bridgeport, Texas racer’s tumble early in heat race action.

Following the only stoppage of the affair, Felker’s steady pace was paramount as the Midget champ led wire to wire to nab the $750 winner’s loot aboard the 66 Salvage, All-Pro, Team RRD, Engler Machine, Auto Express, Aggressive Graphics, MelMark, Hoosier Tire, Fontana, AFCO, and Momo's sponsored no. 11A. Felker is no stranger to success at I44 Riverside Speedway, having swept a POWRi West Midget double at Oklahoma City’s Place to Race just 50 weeks ago. Check out Felker’s slick driver website at www.andrewfelkerracing.com

Unable to contend with Felker’s dominant pace, Blake Edwards settled for runner up honors and $500 payday with Jenks, Oklahoma’s Eric Fenton placing his Southside Mowers no. 14 in the show position.

Tulsa, Oklahoma’s Jonathon Halford maintained a second Fenton owned Southside Mowers entry in fourth with Claremore’s Waylon Weaver completing the top five finishing order.

Seven entries checked in for the $750 to win/$150 to start Midget Madness event, prompting a Call To Arms from all of the Midget pilots in attendance for more of their counterparts to support the best weekly purse for open wheel racing in the state.

“Midget” A Feature (20 laps): 1. 11A Andrew Felker (1); 2. 11B Blake Edwards (2); 3. 72 Eric Fenton (3); 4. 72 Jonathon Halford (4); 5. 94L Waylon Weaver (5); 6. 2P Payton Pierce (6); DNS: 0 Daniel Robinson
Lap Leaders: Andrew Felker 1-20

NON WING

Lawton, Oklahoma’s Brandon Boggs paced the pole of the 20 lap Non Wing main event with El Reno’s Josh Toho alongside. Toho won the drag race to turn one and an early lead, while one of the more impressive turn 4 exit’s ended in a wicked series of flips as Boggs got a bit too intimate with a turn one rut.

Having emerged from the Fliptastics Gymnastics no. 2B under his own power, concussion-like symptoms were spotted, sidelining the Lawton Eisenhour Senior for the remainder of the night.

Back underway with Toho at the helm, Oklahoma City’s Josh Marcham tangled with Newcastle’s Gage Robb for the runner up spot before Pauls Valley’s Steven Shebester blasted by the pair in one swoop on the sixth round.

Without stoppage, Shebester steadily gained on the leader, catching Toho with five laps remaining. The crafty Shebester examined above and below, ultimately opting for the high side as the laps winded down, surprising the leader through turns 3 & 4 and leading the 18th circuit by inches as the pair approached even more lapped traffic. Splitting a lapped car exiting turn two was much of the difference, with Toho low and Shebester high, the latter wobbling just enough for Toho to regain the lead as well as notion to Shebester’s plan of attack.

Shebester remained only a half car length behind, as Toho, already with no brakes since lap 2 and with a sour coil betraying very ominous and audible tones. But 2009 Mini Sprint Nationals Non Wing champ held on to take his first Non Wing score of the season aboard the Premier Chemical and Hinton Body Shop sponsored and Sero’s Racing Engines powered no. 1x Sawyer Chassis.

Shebester accepted runner up honors with Hard Charger status, while Gage Robb completed the podium finish. Derrick McBride advanced three spots to finish fourth with Bethany’s Greg Moore moving up from 11th to complete the top five finishing order.

“Non Wing” A Feature (20 laps): 1. 1x Josh Toho (2); 2. 82 Steven Shebester (12); 3. 12 Gage Robb (4); 4. 98 Derrick McBride (7); 5. 7g Greg Moore (11); 6. 25w Tommy White (10); 7. 19 Dalton Terrel (15); 8. 39 Sterling Hoff (14); 9. 28 Junior Vickman (9); 10. 22 Teri Burk (13); 11. 57v Matt Veatch (16); 12. P51 Aaron Dromgoole (3); 13. 43 Matt Nelson (21); 14. 51 Anton Hernandez (18); 15. 1 Johnny B (17); 16. 50 Shelby Burk (20); 17. 58 Philip Fessler (19); 18. 8 Josh Marcham (8); 19. 48 Joe Klonoski (5); 20. 11J Garrett Jennings (6); 21. 2B Brandon Boggs (1); DNS: 27 David Stewart, 2 Jimmy Smith
Lap Leaders: Josh Toho 1-17, 19-20, Steven Shebester 18
Hard Charger: Steven Shebester +10

A CLASS

Oklahoma City’s Bryan Nebgen paced the pole positon with Teri Burk alongside to start the 25 lap A Class main event. Nebgen gained an early, but nervous lead as Burk shadowed for the point, ultimately snaring it on the fifth round.

A lap six yellow was a preamble for a lap 11 red flag as Steven Shebester climbed up and over Ryan Padgett’s machine, ending the Pauls Valley, Oklahoman’s charge.

Nebgen battled back past Burk on the two ensuing restarts, only for the pass to be negated by yellow’s both times.

Burk capitalized on a great restart halfway through the main event, while Nebgen’s bid to regain the lead was dismissed as he lost power a couple laps after the restart. Broken Arrow native Jason McDougal was introduced to the runner up spot, immediately seizing the initiative and disposing of Burk for the lead with a handful of laps remaining.

A lap 23 yellow for Blake Dewberry created a green-white-checkered finish, but McDougal was not to be challenged as he drove to his first I44 Riverside A Class victory aboard the Factor One Racing, ButlerBuilt Seats, Henchman Racewear, Hoosier Tire, Lightning Wings, CSI Shocks, Sewell Mechanical, and Paul Albers Performance Plus sponsored no. 73.

Anadarko’s Ryan Padgett accepted runner up honors and his best finish of the young season while Teri Burk achieved the same with show position honors. Fletcher’s Blake Dacus shared Hard Charger honors with Windthorst, Texas’ Sterling Hoff as the pair each advanced 11 spots to complete the top five finishing order.

“A Class” A Feature (25 laps): 1. 73 Jason McDougal (10); 2. 898 Ryan Padgett (8); 3. 22 Teri Burk (4); 4. 29 Blake Dacus (15); 5. 39 Sterling Hoff (16); 6. 19 Dalton Terrel (11); 7. 98 Derrick McBride (7); 8. 7g Greg Moore (12); 9. 8 Josh Marcham (9); 10. 22c Chad Koch (5); 11. 11k Michael Kerns (20); 12. 11J Garrett Jennings (3); 13. 60 Bryan Nebgen (1); 14. 41 Kaitlyn Martin (18); 15. 5 Shelby Byrd (17); 16. 21s Rick Smith (19); 17. 82 Steven Shebester (14); 18. 77D Dean Drake (22); 19. 1x Josh Toho (21); 20. Blake Dewberry (13); 21. P40 Aaron Dromgoole (6); DNS: 2B Brandon Boggs, 2 Jimmy Smith, 14x Taylor Myers
Lap Leaders: Bryan Nebgen 1-4, Teri Burk 5-18, Jason McDougal 19-25
Hard Charger: Blake Dacus, Sterling Hoff +11

RESTRICTED

Fletcher’s Mason McGuire paced the pole position of the 20 lap Restricted main event with Kurt Ender alongside.

McGuire gained the early advantage with Mannford’s Tristan Oakes quickly moving from 10th to challenge. McGuire held off Oakes charge until the latter battled past on the 13th round.

Oakes was on his way to a season best third I44 Riverside victory, but was snagged as a lapped car slammed into the front straightaway wall with Oakes collected in the melee to avoid.

The lead was transferred back to McGuire with Decatur, Texas native Lyndon Harvey in tow for a 3 lap dash for Restricted cash. McGuire was equal to the task as he earned his first I44 Riverside Restricted score aboard the UltraSound Technologies, Supreme Lending, Sweet Pro Premium Freed, and Charlie’s Backhoe and Demolition sponsored no. 18.

Harvey settled for runner up honors with defending Restricted champ Tanner Conn completing the podium finish with Hard Charger honors. Logan Davis moved up from 12th to finish fourth with Steven Smith advancing two spots to complete the top five finishing order.

“Restricted” A Feature (20 laps): 1. 18 Mason McGuire (1); 2. 99H Lyndon Harvey (11); 3. 78 Tanner Conn (16); 4. 14D Logan Davis (12); 5. 3s Steven Smith (7); 6. 2 Alison Slaton (10); 7. 82s Seth Shebester (5); 8. 3J Jessica Wehkamp (4); 9. 21k Kobe Simpson (3); 10. 17k Hunter Kirkes (14); 11. 14 Noah Key (15); 12. 2J Jance Wehkamp (6); 13. 7T Tristan Oakes (9); 14. 72c Kaylee Cole (8); 15. 3k Kurt Ender (2); 16. 11 Layden Pearson (13); DNS: 00R Ryan Anderson
Lap Leaders: Mason Mcguire 1-12, 18-20, Tristan Oakes 13-17
Hard Charger: Tanner Conn +13

JUNIOR SPRINT

Jessie Kelley paced the pole of the 20 lap Junior Sprint main event with Anadarko’s Macy Roulain alongside, but it was Durant’s Ryder Laplante gunning into the early lead with Ponca City’s Treyton Gann and Elgin’s Dylan Pendergrass moving following.

A lap 13 yellow negated the wide margin Laplante had enjoyed, bringing Gann up to the leader’s tail tank with defending Junior Sprint champ Nathan Rainey also in pursuit.

Gann powered into the lead on the restart with Rainey also battling past, however Rainey’s pursuit was affected when the Choctaw gasser clipped an infield tire in turn 2. Jessie Kelley got upside down in turn 2, replacing checkered flag with red and creating a two lap sprint to the finish line.

A 10 year old Ponca City native, Gann was gold on the restart and earned his first win of the season aboard the Legacy Signs and Action Track Parts no. 7. Pendergrass earned his best finish of the season with runner up honors and Laplante accomplishing the same with a third place finish.

Nathan Rainey exploited the final stoppage, improving from 7th to finish fourth with Bristow’s Kale Drake completing the top five finishing order.

“Junior Sprint” A Feature (20 laps): 1. Treyton Gann (10); 2. 22 Dylan Pendergrass (7); 3. 88R Ryder Laplante (3); 4. 99R Nathan Rainey (9); 5. 77 Kale Drake (6); 6. 007 Jacob Long (8); 7. 125 Macy Roulain (2); 8. 72c Kayden Cole (11); 9. 12s Jessie Kelley (1); 10. 12E Emme Johnson (4); 11. 16 Brant Woods (5); 12. 72 Chris Wells (12)
Lap Leaders: Ryder Laplante 1-12, Treyton Gann 13-20
Hard Charger: Treyton Gann +9

TURF TIRE

Cache, Oklahoma’s Josh Bigger paced the pole with OKC’s Willie Vickman alongside, Bigger led lap one before Newcastle’s Bobby Chapa powered into the point looking for his second Turf Tire win of the season.

The El Reno cousins Penick advanced on the leader with last week’s Turf Tire winner Tony Penick battling past near the midway point, which would prove to be the race winning move for the Tony Pressley, Millwee & Son Hot Rod Construction and PFR Family sponsored no. 88.

Defending champ Jeremy Penick settled for runner up honors yet again with Chapa completing the podium finish and Marcus Flaming and Josh Bigger completing the top five finishing order.

“Turf Tire” A Feature (20 laps): 1. 88 Tony Penick (5); 2. 28 Jeremy Penick (4); 3. 30 Bobby Chapa (3); 4. 22 Marcus Flaming (6); 5. 21 Joshua Bigger (1); 6. 75 Willie Vickman (2)
Lap Leaders: Joshua Bigger 1, Bobby Chapa 2-8, Tony Penick 9-20

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I44 Riverside Speedway Event Winners, as of May 12th:

A CLASS - Trey Marcham 2, Sterling Hoff 1, Chris Andrews 1, Blake Dewberry 1, Steven Shebester 1, Jason McDougal 1
NON WING - Steven Shebester 2, Chris Cochran 1, Dalton Terrel 1, Trey Marcham 1, Sterling Hoff 1, Josh Toho 1
RESTRICTED - Lyndon Harvey 2, Tristan Oakes 2, Tanner Conn 1, Nathan Weida 1, Mason McGuire 1
TURF TIRE - Mike Daft 3, Tony Penick 2, Marcus Flaming 1, Bobby Chapa 1,
JUNIOR SPRINTS - Nathan Rainey 3, Kale Drake 1, Blake Battles 1, Holley Hollan 1, Treyton Gann 1

I44 Riverside Car Count in the first 7 events, as well as official finishing time:
April 5th -119 - 1215 am
April 6th -112 - 1040 pm
April 13th -80 - 1015 pm
April 20th - 98 - 1230 am
April 27th - 93 - 1035 pm
May 4th - 144 - 1225 am
May 11th - 92 - 1020 pm

I44 Riverside Speedway will be back Saturday, May 18th for event #8 of 27 penned for this season, before taking Memorial Day Weekend off.
Gates open at 4pm, hot laps at 6pm, program starts at 7pm. General admission is $10, all access pit passes $20.

Like and Follow I44 Riverside Speedway on Facebook to stay tuned on all the latest event updates, as well as www.i44riversidespeedway.com. For more detailed inquiry contact:
I44 Riverside Promoter Mark Banister 405.633.1583
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Thanks to all race teams, race fans, and track personnel for another great night of open wheel racing at I44 Riverside Speedway!

Thornton, Lundy & More Top Race for the Cure at CSP!

Lonnie Wheatley, PEORIA, Ariz. (May 11, 2013) – Ricky Thornton, Jr., and Matt Lundy headlined Saturday night’s Third Annual Mother’s Day Race for the Cure event atop the 1/3-mile Canyon Speedway Park clay oval near Phoenix as more than 120 cars filled the pit area.

While Thornton, Jr., topped the IMCA Modifieds and Lundy bested the CSP LoanMart Challenge Cup Sprint Cars again, other winners included Anthony Madrid in Viper Smart Start Pure Stocks, John Romero in Renegades and Brian Stehr in Dwarf Cars.

Thornton, Jr., raced from the ninth starting position for his first CSP feature triumph of the year in IMCA Modified action, taking the checkered flag ahead of 11th-starter Tyler Mecl with Jay Foster, Guy Norton and Mark Stewart rounding out the top five.

Lundy put a stop to Josh Shipley’s domination of the LoanMart CSP Challenge Cup Sprint Car ranks by taking the win from the pole with Jacob Hawkins in the runner-up slot. Shipley settled for third from the tenth starting position after winning the three previous events, with Ty Mihocko and 16th-starter Jesse Turner rounding out the top five.

Another win streak was snapped in the Viper Smart Start Pure Stocks as Bo Partain’s bid for a fifth consecutive triumph fell three spots shy with pole starter Anthony Madrid snaring the top spot in front of 13th-starter Danny Price, Matt Martinez, Partain and Ty Weidner.

John Romero raced from the seventh starting position to capture his second consecutive Renegade feature win ahead of Trenton Setelin, with Joe Peterson, Paul O’Connor and Chuck McKay filling out the top five.

In the initial Dwarf Car event of the year at CSP, Brian Stehr raced from 10th to take the checkered flag ahead of 12th-starter Taylor Cuzick, Tim Cotherman, Eric Muse and Greg Jewett.

Next up at Canyon Speedway Park is the Second Annual Salute to Indy May 25-26 featuring the USAC Southwest Sprint Cars along with the LoanMart Challenge Cup CSP Sprint Cars, Micro Sprints and AMA Modlites.

Canyon Speedway Park

Third Annual Mother’s Day Race for the Cure Feature Results:

IMCA Modifieds:

“A” Feature: 1. 20rt-Ricky Thornton, Jr., 2. 71-Tyler Mecl, 3. 19-Jay Foster, 4. 12-Guy Norton, 5. 59-Mark Stewart, 6. 33d-Chad Ayers, 7. 43-Cody Graham, 8. 23jr-Chris McCurdy, Jr., 9. 78-Steve Stultz, 10. 5m-Anthony Madrid, 11. 82-J.C. Parmeley, 12. 51-Ronald Webster, 13. 5az-James Webster, 14. 44-Jason Noll, 15. 87-Clifton Maggard, 16. 8-Nate Warren, 17. 77b-Terry Belcher, Sr., 18. 3-Jim Collinsworth, 19. 33jr-Paul French, Jr., 20. 99-Zach Washburn, 21. 39-Derek Huggins, 22. 48jc-Josh Center.

LoanMart Challenge Cup Sprint Cars:

“A” Feature: 1. 98-Matt Lundy, 2. 74-Jacob Hawkins, 3. 2-Josh Shipley, 4. 5-Ty Mihocko, 5. 11az-Jesse Turner, 6. 2x-Larry Gibson, 7. 9-Johnny Shelton, Jr., 8. 16-Mike Visser, 9. 71-Crash Vegas, 10. 5g-Gene Gile, 11. 27-Scott Mortenson, 12. 0h-Brian Hatlestad, 13. 8-Tim Beal, 14. 29-Dean Colquette, 15. 0-Tanner Grau, 16. 35-Steve Wagner, 17. 53-Tom Lee.

Viper Smart Start Pure Stocks:

“A” Feature: 1. 5m-Anthony Madrid, 2. 18-Danny Price, 3. 21m-Matt Martinez, 4. 75c-Bo Partain, 5. Z28-Ty Weidner, 6. 7-Steve Bitting, 7. 21r-Ryan Eaden, 8. 68v-Joe Vlasity, 9. 06-Marlowe Wrightsman, 10. XX-Chuck Thornton, 11. 23jr-Chris McCurdy, Jr., 12. 00-Lonnie Foss, 13. 84-Mike Goodwin, 14. 64x-Vance Honea, 15. 04b-Justin Bishop, 16. 22x-Michael Huffman, 17. 40sr-Jeff Stafford, 18. 2-Justin Thornton, 19. 44s-Steve Shumaker, 20. 42-Patrick Shumaker.

Renegades:

"A” Feature: 1. 65-John Romero, 2. 99-Trenton Setelin, 3. 85-Joe Peterson, 4. 9-Paul O’Connor, 5. 6-Chuck McKay, 6. 16b-Richard Bennett, 7. 66-Joe Setelin, 8. 23jr-Brandy McCurdy, 9. 75-David Irwin, 10. 15-Kyle Williams, 11. 57a-Tate Allen, 12. 88-Glen Matkovich, 13. 08-Michelle Halfhill, 14. 13-Robert McClellan, 15. 64s-Johnathan Stahlhut, 16. 7p-Kelly Parker, 17. 04b-Michael Humphreys, 18. 28-John Walls.

Dwarf Cars:

“A” Feature: 1. 17-Brian Stehr, 2. 16b-Taylor Cuzick, 3. 43-Tim Cotherman, 4. 77-Eric Muse, 5. 33r-Greg Jewett, 6. 31-Greg Loper, 7. 69-Eddie O’Neil, 8. 14-Ryan Hennesey, 9. 16-Jim Hock, 10. 12-Pat Hennesey, 11. 22-Daniel Lamm, 12. 81-Jeff Ekery, 13. 10-Helen Hennesey, 14. 4-Ryan Irish, 15. 72-Justin Murphy, 16. 32-Rick Godsey, 17. 53-David Siress, 18. 93-A.J. Breau, 19. 76-Chad Stewart, 20. 11-Heather Hennesey, 21. 24-Richard Kemp, 22. 02-Jason Stacey, 23. 47-Steve Kapaun, 24. 7n-Matt Lund.

Campbell Cruises for NCRA Sprint Victory!

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – Park City, Kansas – May 11, 2013 - Jeremy Campbell took the lead at the start and never looked back as he dominated action as the National Championship Racing Association of Park City, Kansas presented by Precise Racing Products 360-ci sprint car division made their second appearance of the season at 81 Speedway in Park City.

Luke Cranston started on the S&S Trailer Sales pole for the thirty lap feature but it was Campbell who jumped out into the lead as the green flag fell. Joshua Hodges, Cranston, Wyatt Burks and Jon Freeman gave chase but Campbell would quickly open a ten car length lead by lap two.

The first of four cautions would wave on lap four when Burks would relinquish his fourth place position as he spun at the top of turns one and two. The attempted restart was aborted when Michelle Decker spun to a stop at the bottom of turns one and two.

Campbell, aboard his familiar Schroeder/Campbell owned #10c, wasted little time on the restart as his Schroeder powered Maxim chassis once again opened a ten car length lead.

The leader would encounter lapped traffic for the first time on lap nine while behind him, Hodges was having his hands full holding on to the runner up position as veteran Peters worked his way up from his fifth starting position.

At the races midway point it was all Campbell by a full straight away as lapped traffic never slowed the sprint car veteran. Meanwhile Hodges had his hands full with Peters and Johnson for the runner up position while behind them, Jonathan Cornell made his way into fifth after starting thirteenth.

The caution would wave on lap seventeen, once again for Burks as he slowed on the front stretch. This allowed Cornell to pass Johnson and Peters on the restart and take over the third position.

The restart didn’t slow the leader down as Campbell once again powered away from the rest of the field, entering lapped traffic again on lap twenty-two and holding a half stretch lead. His pace was slowed one last time as Ricky Stangl coasted down the front stretch to bring out the final caution.

With three laps remaining on the final restart, Campbell again powered away from the field while behind him, Hodges and Cornell battled for the runner up position as Cornell got by the New Mexico traveler for second in turns one and two, only to have Hodges regain the spot entering turns three and four.

But back up front there was no catching Campbell as he would go the final laps unchallenged to take the victory. Cornell got back by Hodges on the last lap to finish second, a half stretch behind the leader with Hodges settling for third. Peters came home fourth while ninth starting Danny Wood, who informed series officials his plans to compete full-time on the tour this year, rounded out the top five.

The eight lap heat races for the twenty car field were won by Freeman, Peters and Cranston.

The next event for the NCRA 360-ci sprint car tour will take place on Friday night, May 24th at RPM Speedway in Hays, Kansas for the third annual “Sprint Car Mania.”

The National Championship Racing Association would like to thank the following for their involvement with the series sprint car division for the 2013 race season:

Park City, Kansas, Precise Racing Products, Hoosier Racing Tires, Sunoco Race Fuels, S&S Trailer Sales, Inc

NCRA 360 Sprints

81 Speedway/Park City, Kansas

5/11/2013

20 cars

1st Heat:1) Jon Freeman (Salina, Ks), 2) Jeremy Campbell (Wichita, Ks), 3) CJ Johnson (Quinter, Ks), 4) A.J. Selenke (Wichita, Ks), 5) Jonathon Cornell (Sedalia, Mo), 6) Forest Sutherland (Cherryvale, KS), 7) Justin Schwien (Russell, Ks)

2nd Heat: 1) Mike Peters, 2) Josh Hodges (Tijeras, NM), 3) Marc Robe (Wichita , Ks), 4) Michelle Decker (Guthrie, Ok), 5) Brad Graham (Springfield, Mo), 6) Jeff Stasa (Kingman, Ks), 7) Rick Wright Jr. (Ponca City, Ok)

3rd Heat: 1) Luke Cranston (Ness City, Ks), 2) Wyatt Burks (Topeka, Ks), 3) Danny Wood (Norman, Ok), 4) Adam Gullion (Lincoln, Ne), 5) Ricky Stangl (Lee Summit, Mo), 6) Danny Jennings (Norman, Ok)

A Feature: 1) 10c Jeremy Campbell (Wichita, Ks), 2) 28 Jonathon Cornell (Sedalia, Mo), 3) 74x Josh Hodges (Tijeras, NM), 4) 51 Mike Peters, 5) 81w Danny Wood (Norman, Ok), 6) e85 CJ Johnson (Quinter, Ks), 7) 20 Luke Cranston (Ness City, Ks), 8) 1 Danny Jennings (Norman, Ok), 9) 21 Marc Robe (Wichita , Ks), 10) 81 Jon Freeman (Salina, Ks), 11) 91 Jeff Stasa (Kingman, Ks), 12) 04 Brad Graham (Springfield, Mo), 13) 7 Michelle Decker (Guthrie, Ok), 14) 85 Forest Sutherland (Cherryvale, KS), 15) 76 Justin Schwien (Russell, Ks), 16) 24 Ricky Stangl (Lee Summit, Mo), 17) 35 Rick Wright Jr. (Ponca City, Ok), 18) 11w Wyatt Burks (Topeka, Ks), 19) 43 A.J. Selenke (Wichita, Ks), 20) 32 Adam Gullion (Lincoln, Ne)

LEE GROSZ LEAPFROGS TO BARSTAD MEMORIAL WIN

by Steve Zwemke HARTFORD, SD -- Jack Dover led all 25 laps of the 3rd annual Loren Barstad Memorial for Hard Core Speed Shop 360 Sprint Cars at I-90 Speedway, but Lee Grosz is the driver who will be remembered along with past winners Mitch Runge and Ryan Bickett. Grosz worked his way up from 13th to an impressive third at the race's end - a good night for any racer. But his night would get better as the top finishers hit the scale. Dover's car crossed the scale first. He was disqualified after three checks found his car too light. Up next was front row starter Gregg Bakker. His car was also too light. As they say, the third time was the charm as Grosz's 4j was the first of the top finishers to make weight. In victory lane Grosz said his team decided to go heavy on fuel based on strong winds during the night. As did Runge and Bickett, Grosz dedicated the win to Loren Barstad whom Grosz had met while racing in ASCS Northern Plains series events. Due to the disqualifications handed to Dover and Bakker, Robby Wolfgang was scored in second with Eric Lutz in third. The 3rd annual Loren Barstad Memorial, presented by Automotive Services Incorporated, became a true full-night event this season as drivers raced for extra money to win in every division. Gary Brown Jr., earned $600 for his win in the Express Copy and Printing Late Model Street Stocks. Brown came out on top in a three wide battle with Travis Schreurs and Craig Hanisch early in the race and then caught up with Cory Yeigh, passing him on the fifth lap. Brown then carved out a perfect line for himself and rode the last 11 laps to victory. Travis Schreurs got around Yeigh on the final lap for second. Mitch Van Engen was a convincing winner in the USRA B-Modified feature. Van Engen, who has been an occasional visitor to I-90 Speedway, took control of the race after passing Tim Dann on the fourth lap. Van Engen then went on to lap several cars en route to a commanding victory, his first ever at I-90 Speedway, which originated from the fifth row. Harvey Vandeerd ran second. Dave Kennedy, third, was the best of three Gary's Tire Service entries. Four lead changes and some great racing between Tim Waltner and Zach Olivier highlighted the Hobby Stock A-Main. Waltner took the lead from Dustin Gulbrandson on the second lap. Waltner's fellow fourth-row starter, Zach Olivier, got around him on lap 8 after the two battled door-to-door. Waltner again led at lap 10 but Olivier regained the lead and took the checkered flag to win the 12 lap event giving him two wins in two nights of racing. Gulbrandson finished third and Dusty Van Der Brink, who also challenged for the lead early, finished a strong fourth. 2012 Fast Auto Wash Super Chargers champion Laura Ebbesen returned to I-90 Speedway with a win. Donna Bumann led the first two laps before being passed by Joe Blake. With three laps to go, Bumann's car got high in the third turn and then rolled several times after catching the top of the track. Bumann was okay. However, when the caution light came back on, Blake was unable to get his car rolling. He was sent to the rear of the field after requiring a push. The penalty put Josh Lien in the lead but that would only last a lap as Laura Ebbesen powerd by him for her 11th career win at I-90 Speedway. Kids Night is on the schedule for next Saturday with free race car rides for kids prior to pre-race ceremonies.

RESULTS SATURDAY, MAY 11, 2013 360 SPRINT CARS A Feature: 1. Lee Grosz, 2. Robby Wolfgang, 3. Eric Lutz, 4. Ryan Bickett, 5. Stu Snyder, 6. Casey Heser, 7. John Lambertz, 8. Kaley Gharst, 9. Matt Juhl, 10. Derrick Lusk, 11. Dusty Ballenger, 12. Jason Eckard, 13. Kevin Flowers, 14. Jody Rosenboom, 15. Justin Jacobsma, 16. Brock Dump, 17. Troy Schreurs, 18. Justin Glaser, 19. Jack Dover (DQ), 20. Gregg Bakker (DQ) B Feature 1: 1. Kevin Flowers, 2. Stu Snyder B Feature 2: 1. Casey Heser, 2. Justin Glaser Heat Winners: Brock Dump, Gregg Bakker, Robby Wolfgang, Jack Dover LATE MODEL STREET STOCKS A Feature: 1. Gary Brown Jr., 2. Travis Schreurs, 3. Cory Yeigh, 4. John Hoing, 5. Craig Hanisch, 6. Kipp De Groot, 7. Billy Prouty, 8. Jim Hoing, 9. Dale Furby, 10. Zach Van Voorst (DNS), 11. Brett Larsen (DNS), 12. Dan Jensen (DNS) Heat Winners: Gary Brown Jr., Craig Hanisch USRA B-MODIFIEDS A Feature: 1. Mitch Van Engen, 2. Harvey Vande Weerd, 3. Dave Kennedy, 4. Tim Dann, 5. Dudley Schroeder Jr., 6. Jeremiah Christensen, 7. Cody Ahrendt, 8. Michael Powell, 9. Marty Myers, 10. Dustin Kruse, 11. Nick Barger, 12. Cameron Vande Weerd, 13. Don Brady Jr., 14. Jared Nytroe, 15. Connor Vande Weerd, 16. Darin Noyes, 17. Zac Pruner, 18. Doug Wallis, 19. Craig Hanisch, 20. Casey Winquist B Feature: 1. Dustin Kruse, 2. Nick Barger, 3. Jared Nytroe, 4. Casey Winquist Heat Winners: Tim Dann, Dudley Schroeder Jr., Dave Kennedy HOBBY STOCKS A Feature: 1. Zach Olivier, 2. Tim Waltner, 3. Dustin Gulbrandson, 4. Dusty Van Der Brink, 5. Paul Hartley, 6. Don Brady Jr., 7. Logan Fitzpatrick, 8. Jordan Kott, 9. Derrick Scott, 10. Travis Vanden Top, 11. Brian Hoing, 12. Nick Brady, 13. Todd Uhl, 14. Jessica Brandt, 15. Brian Campbell, 16. Brad Hallem, 17. Mike Chaney, 18. Rodny Cook (DNS), 19. Deven Van Veldhuizen (DNS) Heat Winners: Zach Olivier, Jordan Kott, Tim waltner SUPER CHARGERS A Feature: 1. Laura Ebbesen, 2. Josh Lien, 3. Chad Carpenter, 4. Justin Peterson, 5. Nathan Visker, 6. Harley Bauman, 7. Joe Blake, 8. Zac Rose, 9. Donna Bumann, 10. Brad Scholl, 11. Justin Voeltz Heat Winners: Laura Ebbesen, Donna Bumann

JACOBSON WINS INAUGURAL SUMMER THUNDER SERIES RACE

 (Alger, WA) 5/11/12 by Kelly Hart

Just one week ago, driver Travis Jacobson was planning on taking this weekend off. The team put together a motor deal late Friday and showed up Saturday ready to race. Ready to race included winning the initial Summer Thunder Sprintcar Series presented by SpeedMart at ASA Member track Skagit Speedway. 31 Sprint cars were on hand for the initial event racing before a packed house.

Chad Hillier set fast time with an 11.538 lap to begin the evening. The second straight week that fast time just missed the longest standing track record still standing by one tenth of a second.

The ten lap heat races saw the top 4 cars transfer directly to the feature. In heat one Evan Margeson won, followed by Kelsey Carpenter, Hillier and JJ Hickle. Heat two saw Liam Ryan will with Henry Van Dam, Travis Rilat and Josh DeWitt following. The heat three winner was Cam Smith with Tyler Anderson, Trey Starks and Mack Brown completing the transfers. In the final heat Jacobson won ahead of Brock Lemley, Derek Roberts and Michael Bollinger.

The B Main event transferred the top four to the main. Kenny Rutz led all 15 laps with Michael Harris, Danny Kirkpatrick and Matt Jensen moving up to the feature. The B main went green to checkered.

With weather threatening 20 cars rolled out to take the Kirby Hoyle green flag. On the start Jacobson beat Travis Rilat to the first turn and took the lead. Jacobson was followed by Rilat, Chad Hillier and Trey Starks. As they were just getting into traffic on lap 6 the first of 6 yellow flags would fly for a slowing Kenny Rutz. On each restart Jacobson would build a lead with Hillier and Rilat swapping spots. Hillier encountered a late race mishap when his right rear shredded bringing out the yellow. That moved Rilat and Starks up into the top 3. Mack Brown completed a furious charge through the field and into a fourth place finish with Cam Smith running steady to finish fifth.

Racing action all over the track saw numerous positions swapped back and forth. In the end 13 cars finished on the lead lap. Nobody challenged Jacobson the rest of the way and he took home the inaugural Summer Thunder Sprintcar Series trophy and $2000.00 winners check.

In the NW USAC Midgets Chase Goetz picked up his first career Skagit Speedway victory. The heat race winners were Ariel Biggs and Garrett Thomas.

Rick Young won the Outlaw Tuner 17-lap feature. The heat race winners were Young and Eric Thibert, Sr.

Next week at Skagit Speedway the Shipwreck Beads Modified Series debuts at Skagit Speedway along with Sprints and Outlaw Tuners. Racing starts at 7:00 p.m.

Results Sprints Fast time Chad Hillier 11.538 Heat 1 Evan Margeson, Kelsey Carpenter, Chad Hillier, JJ Hickle Heat 2 Liam Ryan, Henry Van Dam. Travis Rilat, Josh DeWitt Heat 3 Cam Smith, Tyler Anderson, Trey Starks, Mack Brown Heat 4 Travis Jacobson, Brock Lemley, Derek Roberts, Michael Bollinger B Main (top 4 transfer to A) Kenny Rutz, Michael Harris, Danny Kirkpatrick, Matt Jensen, Jeff Dunlap, Luke Didiuk, Lawrence Kirkham, Cale Brook, Zeth Custer, Bud Ashe, Ashley Lewellen, Reece Goetz A Main Travis Jacobson, Rilat, Starks, Brown, Smith, DeWitt, Ryan, Carpenter, Kirkpatrick, Roberts, Van Dam, Margeson, Jensen, Hillier, Anderson, Rutz, Hickle, Harris, Lemley, Bollinger Lap leaders Travis Jacobson 1-30 Hard charger Danny Kirkpatrick +10 positions gained

USAC Midgets Heat 1 Aerial Biggs, Dougie James, Chase Goetz, Robby Vaughn, Steve Hughes. Heat 2 Garrett Thomas, Todd Hartman, Chance Crum, Renee Angel Main Chase Goetz, Robby Vaughn, Biggs, James, Thomas, Hartman, Crum, Angel Lap leaders Dougie James 1-7, Chase Goetz 8-20 Hard charger Robby Vaughn +5 positions gained

Outlaw Tuners Heat 1 Eric Thibert Sr, Ben Gunderson, Patrick Adams, Clint Meins, Becky Boudreau Heat 2 Rick Young, Matt Ploeg, Andy Dillon, Freddie Vela, Howard Vos Main Rick Young, Ploeg, Vela, Boudreau, Ben Gunderson, Tom Warner, Eric Thibert Jr, Jon Edwards, Mark E Toth III, Vos, Jon Gunderson, Meins, Brandon Berg, Trevor Helms, Adams Lap leaders Matt Ploeg 1-6, Rick Young 7- Hard charger Tom Warner +9 positions gained

Fremont Speedway - 5/11/2013 Baumann Auto Group Night

By Brian Liskai

FREMONT, Ohio – WOW!

That’s what the fans who witnessed the non-stop 30-lap 410 sprint feature at Fremont Speedway left saying Saturday night. Cap Henry, Chris Andrews and Caleb Griffith put on a phenomenal show on a blustery night, slicing and dicing through lapped traffic while trading slide jobs. In the end, Henry edged Andrews for his first career 410 sprint victory at “The Track That Action Built” on Baumann Auto Group Night. The race featured numerous lead changes all around the third-mile oval on a points night for the $10,000-to-win Kistler Racing Products FAST (Fremont Attica Sprint Title) Championship Series.

“I hope Chris isn’t mad cause we made contact a couple times there battling for the lead and then when we got into lapped traffic I had to make some moves. That was one of the most intense races I’ve ever run,” said Henry beside his K&N Filters/FK Rod Ends/Champion Oil/Kistler Engines backed #54.

“I lost my brakes there the last five laps and I thought ‘okay Chris, if you give me a slider I’m not lifting…it’s either win it or crash.’ But, he raced me clean and hard. This one is for John Wisbon…it would have been his birthday today and it’s special for my crew chief A.J. (Havens). I have to thank A.J. and Barman (Andrew). They have busted their tails and while I get all the glory I’m standing here because of their hard work,” continued Henry in the Engine Pro Victory Lane. “I used to hate coming to this place because we never ran well. It’s starting to grow on me...I can’t wait for the All Star shows here in a couple of weeks.”

The Fremont Federal Credit Union 305 Sprint feature also went non-stop, with Bradner, Ohio’s Nate Dussel holding off John Ivy to score his second win in a row and the third of the season at Fremont. Dussel also has two wins at Attica Raceway Park in 2013. It also came on a points night for the JLH General Contractor 305 FAST Championship Series.

“Wow…this came on a FAST night and I always have such crappy luck on a FAST night…this is awesome,” said Dussel beside his Berrier Fabrication/Kylynn Manufacturing/Conrad Transport/Gressman Powersports/Design Graphics Group #1. “If you would have heard our pit area before the feature…all you heard was air wrenches and people slamming stuff. They changed so much in the last five minutes….I’m so fortunate to have so many crew guys. This thing is easy to drive right now. To win five out of the first seven point races…it doesn’t get any better than this.”

“I want to thank the fans. We had a lone rain delay (an hour) and you stuck around. This place is the most bad ass place to race because the fans are awesome,” concluded Dussel in the Engine Pro Victory Lane.

In another good feature, John Ivy, Dustin Keegan and Dan Roepke Jr. waged a tremendous battle over the 20 laps of the AAA Ohio Auto Club Dirt Truck feature before Ivy would take the win. It was the second truck feature win of the season for Ivy and the 39th of his career at Fremont. Ivy is now one win away from tying hall-of-famer Harold McGilton for eighth on the track’s all-time win list.

“The truck was easy to drive, I just had to not screw up. I wish we could have gotten the 305 win too, but we’ll take this,” said Ivy, who earned an additional $150 from the Baumann Auto Group. “I want to thank Level Performance, Diversified Machine and Welding, Sonny’s Machine Shop and Vision Quest for their help. Hopefully this is just the start of a lot of wins this year.”

In the Surfin’ Sweepstakes Sports Compact, defending track champion Brandon Myers passed Evan Patynko on a restart with two laps to go to score his third career win at Fremont.

“Track was slick tonight…I like it dry. I have to thank my grandpa especially. He helps me out with the car. If it wasn’t for him I’d probably not be racing,” said Myers beside his BG Radiator/Loren Sautter/R&R Repair backed #32.

For the Fort Ball Pizza Palace 410 Sprints, the first four rows of the feature were determined by a King of the Hill match race, pitting the top eight qualifiers who made it into the main event through their heats in two car, two-lap battles. Andrews would come out victorious in the King of the Hill competition and he chose the outside front row starting spot with Henry being placed on the pole.

When the green flew, Henry got the advantage with Andrews right on his rear bumper while Fricker’s Frickin’ Fast Qualifier Paige Polyak moving in third with Caleb Griffith, D.J. Foos and Cole Duncan in tow. Henry, Andrews and Polyak waged a great battle up front with Griffith joining the fray on lap six. Andrews would drive to the outside of Henry to hold the lead on lap 8, but Henry drove back into the lead a lap later.

Henry and Andrews would race side by side the rest of the feature. As the lead duo drove into lapped traffic on lap 11, Griffith closed. Andrews used traffic to take the lead on lap 16, but Henry used a lapped car as a pick to retake the top spot a lap later. Griffith would also use the lapped machine to grab second on lap 18 and when Henry jumped the cushion in turn four on lap 19, Griffith dove to his inside as they raced side by side for the lead with Andrews looking for a way around both.

Griffith would lead lap 21, but Henry was able to use lapped cars to his advantage to retake the lead on lap 22, bringing Andrews into second. With five laps to go, Henry and Andrews had pulled away slightly from Griffith. Behind the lead trio, Foos was locked in a good battle with 9th place starter Dale Blaney and 12th place starter Tim Shaffer.

With four laps to go, Henry and Andrews were in heavy lapped traffic as they sliced around cars and nearly colliding lap after lap. Andrews drove to Henry’s inside and outside lap after lap trying to pass but couldn’t complete the move. Henry, who is third in the UNOH All Star Circuit of Champions point standings, would hold off a last lap attempt by Andrews to score his second career win at Fremont. It was the second week in a row for Henry to garner a win as he took the checkers at Lernerville Speedway last Friday.

The 305 sprints also held a King of the Hill match race competition, pitting the fastest 8 qualifiers in two car, two lap battles. It was Jordan Ryan who was the “King of the Hill,” and he chose to start on the pole for the feature with Ivy to his outside. When the green flew, Ivy quickly grabbed the lead over Ryan, Jimmy Colvin, Dussel, Jason Keckler and Paul Weaver. Dussel would take third on lap three and drove around Ryan for second on lap eight.

Dussel would use a lapped car as a pick and he drove around Ivy for the lead on lap 12. Dussel was able to maneuver his car around the lapped machines while Ivy had to stick to the bottom. Ryan would run comfortably in third with 11th starter Bobby Clark on the move. Dussel would drive to the checkers for his 10th career Fremont win while Ivy, Ryan, Clark, and Colvin rounding out the top five.

Dana Frey and Dustin Keegan would bring the field to the green in the 20-lap dirt truck main. It would take four attempt before a lap could be completed which was followed by another caution. On the restart it was Keegan leading Frey, Ivy, Roepke, Art Ball, Cory Ward, Keith Sorg and Matt Foos. Ivy would take second on lap two with Roepke grabbing third on lap five before the caution flew again.

After a side-by-side race for the lead, Ivy would take the top spot on lap seven with Keegan, Roepke, Frey, Ward and Sorg giving chase. The caution would fly again on lap eight. On the restart Ivy was able to pull away slightly as Keegan had his hands full with Roepke and Ward with Steve Sabo moving into the top five. Ivy would drive into lapped traffic with three laps to go, but Keegan couldn’t make up ground and actually got trapped behind a back-marker, losing second to Roepke.

Roepke would close on Ivy, but it was too late as Ivy drove to the win. Roepke, Keegan, Sorg and Sabo would round out the top five.

In the 12-lap sports compacts feature, Chevy Farmer and McKenzie Biddle brought the field to the green with Farmer quickly pulling away as his brother Kyle moved into second with Andrew Schroeder taking third, followed by Taylor Holland and Evan Patynko. Chevy Farmer built a huge lead as Schroeder moved into second, bringing Patynko to third. With four laps to go, Chevy Farmer would break a front axle, ending his night and handing the lead to Patynko with Schroeder giving chase and Myers moving into third. Schroeder’s motor would expire on lap 10, bringing out the caution. On the restart, Myers would drive under Patynko for the lead and would drive to the win, Patynko, Tyler Sherman, Amanda Shammo (coming back after an early race spin) and Kyle Farmer would round out the top five.

Fremont Speedway will be back in action Saturday, May 18 on Roots Poultry Night. It will be a Kistler Racing Products FAST Championship Series event for the 410 sprints. The 305 sprints, dirt trucks and sports compacts will be in action on the Students Race Into Summer event. Fremont Speedway handed out tickets to all students in Sandusky County Schools.

For more information go to www.fremontohspeedway.com

Fremont Speedway - 5/11/2013

Baumann Auto Group Night

Fort Ball Pizza Palace 410 Sprints (35 Cars)

[#]-Starting Position

Qualifying - Fricker’s Restaurant/Callie’s Performance

1. 27P-Paige Polyak, 12.923; 2. 14H-Todd Heller, 12.932; 3. 35-Stuart Brubaker, 12.994; 4. 53-DJ Foos, 13.053; 5. 83-Tim Shaffer, 13.076; 6. 40-Caleb Helms, 13.097; 7. 22-Cole Duncan, 13.129; 8. O9-Craig Mintz, 13.134; 9. 9W-Brandon Wimmer, 13.165; 10. 16-Chris Andrews, 13.173; 11. 40DD-Caleb Griffith, 13.189; 12. 54-Cap Henry, 13.244; 13. 5T-Travis Philo, 13.247; 14. 9Z-Duane Zablocki, 13.286; 15. 32M-Tony Beaber, 13.330; 16. 2-Dale Blaney, 13.334; 17. 55-Brad Bowman, 13.366; 18. 29-Rob Chaney, 13.382; 19. 5R-Byron Reed, 13.425; 20. 2+-Brian Smith, 13.429; 21. 45-Danny Holtgraver, 13.443; 22. 9-Dean Jacobs, 13.479; 23. 24H-Bryan Sebetto, 13.503; 24. 83M-Broc Martin, 13.528; 25. 45L-Brian Lay, 13.553; 26. 81-Gregg Dalman, 13.583; 27. 312-Mike Linder, 13.647; 28. 60-Jody Keegan, 13.769; 29. 51-Roger Campbell, 13.797; 30. 57X-Andrew Palker, 13.882; 31. 80-Trey Gustin, 13.928; 32. 2M-Dallas Hewitt, 14.025; 33. 50B-Mike Burns, 14.293; 34. O6-Brandy Bower, 14.379; 35. 10J-Jarrod DeLong, nt

Heat 1 - (8 Laps - Top 4 finishers transfer to the A-feature)

1. 55-Brad Bowman[2] ; 2. 45-Danny Holtgraver[1] ; 3. 27P-Paige Polyak[6] ; 4. 9W-Brandon Wimmer[4] ; 5. 83-Tim Shaffer[5] ; 6. 5T-Travis Philo[3] ; 7. 45L-Brian Lay[7] ; 8. 51-Roger Campbell[8] ; 9. 50B-Mike Burns[9]

Heat 2 - (8 Laps - Top 4 finishers transfer to the A-feature)

1. 16-Chris Andrews[4] ; 2. 9-Dean Jacobs[1] ; 3. 9Z-Duane Zablocki[3] ; 4. 29-Rob Chaney[2] ; 5. 81-Gregg Dalman[7] ; 6. 57X-Andrew Palker[8] ; 7. O6-Brandy Bower[9] ; 8. 14H-Todd Heller[6] ; 9. 40-Caleb Helms[5]

Heat 3 - (8 Laps - Top 4 finishers transfer to the A-feature)

1. 24H-Bryan Sebetto[1] ; 2. 5R-Byron Reed[2] ; 3. 40DD-Caleb Griffith[4] ; 4. 22-Cole Duncan[5] ; 5. 32M-Tony Beaber[3] ; 6. 35-Stuart Brubaker[6] ; 7. 80-Trey Gustin[8] ; 8. 312-Mike Linder[7] ; 9. 10J-Jarrod DeLong[9]

Heat 4 - (8 Laps - Top 4 finishers transfer to the A-feature)

1. 53-DJ Foos[6] ; 2. 2+-Brian Smith[2] ; 3. 2-Dale Blaney[3] ; 4. 54-Cap Henry[4] ; 5. 83M-Broc Martin[1] ; 6. 2M-Dallas Hewitt[8] ; 7. O9-Craig Mintz[5] ; 8. 60-Jody Keegan[7]

B-Main #1 - Computer Man Inc. (10 Laps - Top 2 finishers transfer to the A-feature)

1. 83-Tim Shaffer[2] ; 2. O9-Craig Mintz[3] ; 3. 14H-Todd Heller[1] ; 4. 32M-Tony Beaber[4] ; 5. 45L-Brian Lay[5] ; 6. 80-Trey Gustin[8] ; 7. 51-Roger Campbell[7] ; 8. 312-Mike Linder[6] ; 9. 10J-Jarrod DeLong[10] ; 10. 50B-Mike Burns[9]

B-Main #2 - Computer Man Inc. (10 Laps - Top 2 finishers transfer to the A-feature)

1. 60-Jody Keegan[6] ; 2. 35-Stuart Brubaker[1] ; 3. 5T-Travis Philo[3] ; 4. 83M-Broc Martin[4] ; 5. 2M-Dallas Hewitt[8] ; 6. 40-Caleb Helms[2] ; 7. 81-Gregg Dalman[5] ; 8. 57X-Andrew Palker[7] ; 9. O6-Brandy Bower[9]

A-Main - (30 Laps)

1. 54-Cap Henry[1]; 2. 16-Chris Andrews[2]; 3. 40DD-Caleb Griffith[4]; 4. 2-Dale Blaney[9]; 5. 83-Tim Shaffer[12]; 6. 53-DJ Foos[5]; 7. 22-Cole Duncan[6]; 8. O9-Craig Mintz[13]; 9. 24H-Bryan Sebetto[19]; 10. 9W-Brandon Wimmer[7]; 11. 9Z-Duane Zablocki[8]; 12. 27P-Paige Polyak[3]; 13. 2+-Brian Smith[16]; 14. 5R-Byron Reed[15]; 15. 45-Danny Holtgraver[17]; 16. 9-Dean Jacobs[18]; 17. 55-Brad Bowman[10]; 18. 35-Stuart Brubaker[11]; 19. 60-Jody Keegan[20]; 20. 29-Rob Chaney[14]

Hard Charger: 24H-Bryan Sebetto[+10]

Fremont Federal Credit Untion 305 Sprints (22 Cars)

[#]-Starting Position

Qualifying - Callie's Performance

1. 5R-Jordan Ryan, 13.896; 2. 1-Nate Dussel, 13.917; 3. 8I-John Ivy, 13.921; 4. 25-Jason Keckler, 13.951; 5. 1W-Paul Weaver, 13.978; 6. 4X-Bobby Clark, 14.011; 7. 36-Seth Schneider, 14.093; 8. 9-Jimmy Colvin, 14.211; 9. 68G-Tyler Gunn, 14.254; 10. 8M-T.J Michael, 14.279; 11. 8J-Jess Stiger, 14.334; 12. 10X-Dustin Stroup, 14.371; 13. 39M-Matt Merrill, 14.422; 14. 22D-Dan Hammond, 14.500; 15. 6-Dustin Dinan, 14.524; 16. 560-Ross Moore, 14.553; 17. 1J-Jeremy Shambaugh, 14.703; 18. OO-Alvin Roepke, 14.774; 19. 13D-Jeremy Duposki, 14.794; 20. 22M-Dan McCarron, 14.957; 21. 7P-Brandon Moore, 15.080; 22. 34-Troy Kingan, 15.567

Heat 1 - (8 Laps - Top 8 finishers transfer to the A-feature)

1. 39M-Matt Merrill[2] ; 2. 36-Seth Schneider[4] ; 3. 5R-Jordan Ryan[6] ; 4. 8M-T.J Michael[3] ; 5. 25-Jason Keckler[5] ; 6. 13D-Jeremy Duposki[7] ; 7. 560-Ross Moore[1] ; 8. 34-Troy Kingan[8]

Heat 2 - (8 Laps - Top 8 finishers transfer to the A-feature)

1. 9-Jimmy Colvin[4] ; 2. 1-Nate Dussel[6] ; 3. 1W-Paul Weaver[5] ; 4. 22D-Dan Hammond[2] ; 5. 8J-Jess Stiger[3] ; 6. 22M-Dan McCarron[7] ; 7. 1J-Jeremy Shambaugh[1]

Heat 3 - (8 Laps - Top 8 finishers transfer to the A-feature)

1. 6-Dustin Dinan[2] ; 2. OO-Alvin Roepke[1] ; 3. 68G-Tyler Gunn[4] ; 4. 8I-John Ivy[6] ; 5. 10X-Dustin Stroup[3] ; 6. 4X-Bobby Clark[5] ; 7. 7P-Brandon Moore[7]

A-Main - (25 Laps)

1. 1-Nate Dussel[5]; 2. 8I-John Ivy[2]; 3. 5R-Jordan Ryan[1]; 4. 4X-Bobby Clark[11]; 5. 9-Jimmy Colvin[4]; 6. 1W-Paul Weaver[6]; 7. 25-Jason Keckler[3]; 8. 8M-T.J Michael[9]; 9. 68G-Tyler Gunn[8]; 10. 36-Seth Schneider[7]; 11. 6-Dustin Dinan[15]; 12. OO-Alvin Roepke[18]; 13. 39M-Matt Merrill[13]; 14. 22D-Dan Hammond[14]; 15. 10X-Dustin Stroup[12]; 16. 22M-Dan McCarron[20]; 17. 8J-Jess Stiger[10]; 18. 560-Ross Moore[16]; 19. 13D-Jeremy Duposki[19]; 20. 1J-Jeremy Shambaugh[17]; 21. 7P-Brandon Moore[21]; 22. 34-Troy Kingan[22]

Hard Charger: 4X-Bobby Clark[+7]

AAA Auto Club Dirt Trucks (21 Trucks)

[#]-Starting Position

Heat 1 - (8 Laps - Top 7 finishers transfer to the A-feature)

1. 18W-Cory Ward[2] ; 2. OO-John Ivy[5] ; 3. D1-Dustin Keegan[7] ; 4. O1-Art Ball[3] ; 5. 37-Eric Devanna[4] ; 6. 22J-Josh Kiser[1] ; 7. 72-Eric Potridge[6]

Heat 2 - (8 Laps - Top 7 finishers transfer to the A-feature)

1. 88-Dan Roepke Jr.[4] ; 2. 8KB-Kent Brewer[1] ; 3. 115-Ben Good[2] ; 4. 7-Dana Frey[7] ; 5. 18-Jeff Ward[6] ; 6. 99X-Gene Potridge[5] ; 7. 23M-Brad Mitten[3]

Heat 3 - (8 Laps - Top 7 finishers transfer to the A-feature)

1. 7B-Shawn Valenti[6] ; 2. 95-Keith Sorg[2] ; 3. 16-Steve Sabo[7] ; 4. 2-Matt Foos[3] ; 5. 45-Brian Melnek[1] ; 6. 36M-Cory McCaughey[5] ; 7. 79-Andrew Lutman[4]

A-Main - (20 Laps)

1. OO-John Ivy[3]; 2. 88-Dan Roepke Jr.[5]; 3. D1-Dustin Keegan[2]; 4. 95-Keith Sorg[10]; 5. 16-Steve Sabo[12]; 6. 8KB-Kent Brewer[11]; 7. 23M-Brad Mitten[20]; 8. 18W-Cory Ward[8]; 9. 2-Matt Foos[4]; 10. 115-Ben Good[9]; 11. 7-Dana Frey[1]; 12. 36M-Cory McCaughey[18]; 13. 99X-Gene Potridge[17]; 14. 18-Jeff Ward[14]; 15. O1-Art Ball[6]; 16. 7B-Shawn Valenti[7]; 17. 45-Brian Melnek[15]; 18. 37-Eric Devanna[13]; 19. 22J-Josh Kiser[16]; 20. 79-Andrew Lutman[21]; 21. 72-Eric Potridge[19]

Hard Charger: 23M-Brad Mitten[+13]

Surf'n Sweepstakes Compacts (11 Cars)

[#]-Starting Position

A-Main - (12 Laps)

1. 32-Brandon Myers[8]; 2. 7P-Evan Patynko[4]; 3. 5-Tyler Sherman[10]; 4. 14-Amanda Shammo[5]; 5. 92-Kyle Farmer[6]; 6. 34S-McKenzie Biddle[2]; 7. 22-Brandon Leighton[9]; 8. 711-Taylor Holland[3]; 9. 23-Andrew Schroeder[7]; 10. 99-Eric Pocock[11]; 11. 29-Chevy Farmer[1]

Hard Charger: 32-Brandon Myers[+7]

©2013 - Results Provided by: Computer Man Inc. Fremont, OH

Herbert Handles United Rebel Sprint Cars at DCRP!

Lonnie Wheatley, DODGE CITY, Kan. (May 11, 2013) – Brian Herbert made the most of an opportunity to race in front of his home town crowd by driving to victory lane in Saturday night’s 25-lap United Rebel Sprint Series feature event atop the 3/8-mile Dodge City Raceway Park clay oval.

Herbert, the defending series champion, took the lead away from Jerry Caldwell on the third round then held off his chasers in the final laps through traffic for his first win of the year.

“I was a little concerned there, I didn’t have any way of knowing if anyone was close or not there at the end,” Herbert commented.

While Herbert took URSS Sprint Cars honors, Austin Allen snapped a victory drought in IMCA Modified action, Clay Money pocketed the winner’s share in the United Wireless IMCA Sport Modifieds, Ruben Eichman paced the final two laps of the IMCA Stock Car main for the win and Gage Barton picked off his first Hornet score at DCRP.

With Herbert gridding the feature outside row two, Jerry Caldwell and Richie Dewell led the way to the green flag. Caldwell jumped into the early lead with Herbert moving to second on the opening circuit then slipping underneath Caldwell in turns one and two for the lead on the third lap with Dewell and Ray Seemann also making their past Caldwell.

The lead trio of Herbert, Dewell and Seemann distanced themselves from the pack, reaching the tail of the field just past the midway point. Herbert kept his chasers at bay over the final circuits to secure the win with Dewell and Seemann filling out the podium.

After making his way past Caldwell for fourth on the 12th round, Ty Williams closed a full straightaway on the lead trio and was on Seemann’s tailtank in fourth as the checkered flag flew. A straightaway behind the top four, Keefe Hemel rounded out the top five.

In IMCA Modified action, Austin Allen raced from the sixth starting position to take the lead away from early pacesetter Kevin Gray on the sixth round en route to his first DCRP score in two years.

After the initial 11 rounds of the 20-lapper ran off in non-stop fashion, Allen waded through a handful of cautions over the final rounds to post the win in front of Cody Gearhart with Jon Herring, Jr., 11th-starter Brendon Gemmill and Jesse Smith rounding out the top five.

“I didn’t think that would ever end, it just feels good to finally win one again,” the Goddard, Kansas racer commented.

After dodging a pair of opening lap melees, Clay Money ultimately took the checkered flag in the 20-lap United Wireless IMCA Sport Modified feature from the 12th starting position.

With Money mired six rows deep, third-starter Austin Walker paced the opening four rounds before looping it off turn two. Andy Barton assumed the lead for just one lap before Money took command on the sixth round.

Money fended off several challenges from Clay Sellard soon after the midway point before slipping away in the final circuits to take the checkered flag ahead of Kaup, who took second from Sellard on the 17th lap. Toby Witthuhn snared the show position on the final lap, Sellard settled for fourth and Barton rounded out the top five.

After pole starter Michael Pepper barrel rolled his IMCA Stock Car without injury while leading the field into turn three on the opening lap of the 15-lap feature, Liberal’s Ruben Eichman took advantage of a late Reagan Sellard miscue to snare the victory.

Following Pepper’s flip, front row outside starter R. Sellard battled into the lead in the early rounds and held the point until losing a handful of positions following a bobble exiting turn two on the white flag lap.

Eichman took quick advantage by leading the final pair of laps to take the checkered flag ahead of Brandon Fisher, Ron Rich, Keith Riley and Billy Phelps.

Dighton’s Gage Barton battled past James Nightengale for the lead on the third round and went to snare his first Hornet victory atop the inner asphalt DCRP oval ahead of Tristan Barton with Jarett Lunow’s three-race win streak dating back to last year coming to an end with a third-place finish.

Action resumes at Dodge City Raceway Park on Saturday night, June 1, with a full championship card of IMCA Modifieds, United Wireless IMCA Sport Modifieds, IMCA Stock Cars, Thunder Cars and Hornets.

Dodge City Raceway Park – May 11 Results:

URSS Sprint Cars:

First Heat (8 Laps): 1. 72-Ray Seemann, 2. 21x-Taylor Velasquez, 3. 80-Jerry Caldwell, 4. 30c-Barry Crane, 5. 11-Keefe Hemel, 6. 33-Koby Walters, 7. 17x-Craig Jecha, 8. 007x-Jared Kern.

Second Heat (8 Laps): 1. 16k-Kaden Taylor, 2. 97-Brian Herbert, 3. 112-Richie Dewell, 4. 1-Ty Williams, 5. 17-Connor Atkinson, 6. 11k-Tyler Knight, 7. 49-Kris Moore.

"A" Feature (25 Laps): 1. 97-Brian Herbert, 2. 112-Richie Dewell, 3. 72-Ray Seemann, 4. 1-Ty Williams, 5. 11-Keefe Hemel, 6. 21x-Taylor Velasquez, 7. 80-Jerry Caldwell, 8. 30c-Barry Crane, 9. 17-Connor Atkinson, 10. 33-Koby Walters, 11. 17x-Craig Jecha, 12. 49-Kris Moore, 13. 007x-Jared Kern, 14. 16k-Kaden Taylor, 15. 11k-Tyler Knight.

IMCA Modifieds:

First Heat (8 Laps): 1. 1m-Cody Gearhart, 2. 1n-Nick Link, 3. 98-Danny Keller, 4. 25-Kale Beavers, 5. 21-Van Gemmill, 6. 911-Shawn Taylor, 7. 96-Jon Herring, 8. 32-Jason Edwards, 9. 52-Clayton Hogie.

Second Heat (8 Laps): 1. 16-Kevin Gray, 2. 96jr-Jon Herring, Jr., 3. 18-Austin Allen, 4. 01-Jesse Smith, 5. 22T-Trent Gray, 6. B4-Jared Baird, 7. A2-Randy Wilson, 8. 88j-Jack Kirchoff.

Third Heat (8 Laps): 1. 9-Cole Traugott, 2. 3h-Ryan Heger, 3. G3-Brendon Gemmill, 4. 721-Troy Gemmill, 5. 01x-Beau Davis, 6. 7n-William Nusser, 7. 57-Joel Lane, 8. 80m-Mike Wadel.

"A" Feature (20 Laps): 1. 18-Austin Allen, 2. 1m-Cody Gearhart, 3. 96jr-Jon Herring, Jr., 4. G3-Brendon Gemmill, 5. 01-Jesse Smith, 6. 3h-Ryan Heger, 7. 1n-Nick Link, 8. 21-Van Gemmill, 9. 22T-Trent Gray, 10. A2-Randy Wilson, 11. 98-Danny Keller, 12. 01x-Beau Davis, 13. 25-Kale Beavers, 14. 7n-William Nusser, 15. 80m-Mike Wadel, 16. 721-Troy Gemmill, 17. 9-Cole Traugott, 18. 16-Kevin Gray, 19. 911-Shawn Taylor, 20. B4-Jared Baird, 21. 57-Joel Lane, 22. 52-Clayton Hogie. DNS: 32-Jason Edwards, 96-Jon Herring, 88j-Jack Kirchoff.

United Wireless IMCA Sport Modifieds:

First Heat (8 Laps): 1. 10T-Toby Witthuhn, 2. 39-Brian May, 3. 7-Clay Money, 4. 15b-Andy Barton, 5. 85c-Clay Sellard, 6. 56m-Mike Appel, 7. 31-Raymond Blackburn.

Second Heat (8 Laps): 1. 83-Mike Shenberger, 2. 22-Randle McRoberts, 3. 2c-Matthew Crowell, 4. 37-Bart Baker, 5. 91-Donald Kaup, 6. 11-Jason Dove.

Third Heat (8 Laps): 1. 44-Austin Walker, 2. 92-Jeff Kaup, 3. 2-Colby Hagans, 4. 65j-Josh Appel, 5. 3*-Adam Stenzel, 6. 7b-Brian Peitz, 7. 14n-Marty Chockley.

"A" Feature (20 Laps): 1. 7-Clay Money, 2. 92-Jeff Kaup, 3. 10T-Toby Witthuhn, 4. 85c-Clay Sellard, 5. 15b-Andy Barton, 6. 2c-Matthew Crowell, 7. 2-Colby Hagans, 8. 65j-Josh Appel, 9. 3*-Adam Stenzel, 10. 22-Randle McRoberts, 11. 31-Raymond Blackburn, 12. 14n-Marty Chockley, 13. 44-Austin Walker, 14. 11-Jason Dove, 15. 56m-Mike Appel, 16. 37-Bart Baker, 17. 91-Donald Kaup, 18. 83-Mike Shenberger, 19. 39-Brian May, 20. 7b-Brian Peitz.

IMCA Stock Cars:

First Heat (8 Laps): 1. 22p-Michael Pepper, 2. 10-Dusty Witthuhn, 3. 55-Keith Riley, 4. 11-Ron Rich, 5. 14-Brandon Fisher, 6. 57-Josh Crombie, 7. 88-Mel Law, 8. 07-Justin Temaat.

Second Heat (8 Laps): 1. 33-Marlin Hogie, 2. 2s-Reagan Sellard, 3. 19-Brett Copeland, 4. 11j-Justin Lewis, 5. 22a-Ruben Eichman, 6. 11m-Billy Phelps, 7. 7-Tex Zimmerman, 8. 12m-Kyle Tillery.

"A" Feature (20 Laps): 1. 22a-Ruben Eichman, 2. 14-Brandon Fisher, 3. 11-Ron Rich, 4. 55-Keith Riley, 5. 11m-Billy Phelps, 6. 2s-Reagan Sellard, 7. 19-Brett Copeland, 8. 10-Dusty Witthuhn, 9. 33-Marlin Hogie, 10. 88-Mel Law, 11. 11j-Justin Lewis, 12. 7-Tex Zimmerman, 13. 12m-Kyle Tillery, 14. 07-Justin Temaat, 15. 57-Josh Crombie, 16. 22p-Michael Pepper.

Hornets:

First Heat (6 Laps): 1. 81T-Tristan Barton, 2. 17j-James Nightengale, 3. 29-Brandon Bogner, 4. 10-Marci O’Hair, 5. 9b-Brendon O’Hair.

Second Heat (6 Laps): 1. 3g-Gage Barton, 2. 11m-James Phelps, 3. 7-Jarett Lunow, 4. 17n-Nathan Barton. DNS: 17-Paul Zimmerman.

"A" Feature (12 Laps): 1. 3g-Gage Barton, 2. 81T-Tristan Barton, 3. 7-Jarett Lunow, 4. 9b-Brendon O’Hair, 5. 29-Brandon Bogner, 6. 10-Marci O’Hair, 7. 11m-James Phelps, 8. 17n-Nathan Barton. DNS: 17-Paul Zimmerman.

Bryan Howland Hustles to Patriot Sprint Tour Win on Woodhull Highbanks

Rich Vleck, WOODHULL, NY, (May 11, 2013)- For a long time, Bryan Howland did not consider the Woodhull Raceway one of his better tracks, but since winning there in 2011, he and his No. 51 Team have found a hot setup, which he used again on Saturday Night to earn a second trip to Woodhull Victory Lane

Howland, 26, of Auburn, NY, scored his 22nd career Patriot Sprint Tour win, his first win on American soil since July 2011, when he won on the 1/3-mile high-banked oval for the first time.

“We went right back to the notebook and put the exact same setup that we had last year (when he rallied from a flat tire to get back inside the top five),” said Howland in Victory Lane. “We figured we go right back to the same setup, and the track was actually pretty similar but man this car was just fast!”

Howland led 24 of 25 laps, but that does not begin to tell the story of how the third PST Feature of the season played out. The four-time Patriot Sprint Tour Champion won his heat race for the fifth time at the Southern Tier Facility, earning him a spot in the redraw, where his young draw representative selected the outside pole for the 25-lap feature. At the start of the A-main, Howland drove around the outside of polesitter Scott Kreutter in the opening set of corners and held a solid advantage for the first half of the race.

The race’s first caution flag would appear eight laps in to the event, two laps after Howland had begun to lap cars at the tail of the field. On the restart, with a lapped car as a buffer, Howland was again comfortably out front. But after the second and final caution on lap 12, business would pick up for the lead.

Shawn Donath, who was running at Woodhull for the first time, was able to restart in second place right behind Howland’s No. 51 on the lap 13 restart; even though Howland jumped back to a solid lead, Donath began to reel him back in as the pair approached lapped traffic.

Donath really began to apply pressure by lap 18, and a lap later would get by Howland for the lead coming to complete lap 19; his time out front though would be short-lived though as Howland had other ideas.

“I was thinking I had to get my butt around some lapped traffic to throw a block in there,” admitted Howland after the event, still catching his breath from the wild 13-lap sprint to the finish. “Shawn must have been fast, because he came up from the third row. After he got by me I just bonsai’d it in there. He gave me a little bit of an opening. He came in a little hot and I had a better angle to get in there and put a slide job on him off of (turn) two.”

As Howland and Donath were mixing it up for the lead, Justin Barger, the winner of the most recent PST event at Woodhull, was charging hard from his seventh starting position to make it a three-car battle for the lead. Just as Howland was taking the lead back, Barger got a big run in his No. 5, but the lapped traffic thwarted his ability to crack into the top two.

The top three were all in the mix right down to the end, but on the final lap, Howland got back in his groove and was able to claim the double-checkered flags to ensure his eighth-consecutive winning season. Howland was so happy to be back in Victory Lane that he brought down the youngster that drew the outside pole for him and give him the trophy in appreciation.

Donath was able to hold off Barger for second. Donath had been to Woodhull only as a spectator when he was younger but knew how fun it would be to run a sprint car. Barger’s third-place effort was good enough to help him maintain his point lead in the PST America standings.

Chuck Hebing crossed in fourth, the position he was in for almost all of the 25 circuits. Hebing, a five-time winner at Woodhull, started third but had contact with Cory Sparks in the opening set of corners and settled in fourth. It was the second-lowest finish for “Cobra” in his nine appearances at Woodhull.

Scott Kreutter would complete the top five. Kreutter’s No. 52 was just a touch off on the setup but he was still able to hold off a host of hungry competitors for his first top five finish of the season.

Cory Sparks won his heat race and fell back to eighth on the opening circuit, but was able to get back into his groove and drive back up to sixth place. George Suprick won the Original Pizza Logs Four Laps of Fame Dash and finished seventh. Geoff Quackenbush scored a solid eighth place effort, while Matt Tanner was ninth. Tommy Wickham rebounded from a spin on lap eight to round out the top 10.

On an overcast afternoon, 24 sprints pulled in to the Stueben County oval, with all 24 starting the feature and 22 of them crossing under the checkered flag.

For more information, visit www.PatriotSprintTour.com.

Patriot Sprint Tour America Series Results: 5/11/13, Woodhull Raceway, Woodhull, NY.

A-Main (25 Laps)- 1. Bryan Howland (51), 2. Shawn Donath (53), 3. Justin Barger (5), 4. Chuck Hebing (45), 5. Scott Kreutter (52), 6. Cory Sparks (7), 7. George Suprick (87), 8. Geoff Quackenbush (25), 9. Matt Tanner (90), 10. Tommy Wickham (75), 11. Jamie Bodo (76), 12. Jared Zimbardi (35), 13. Joe Trenca (98), 14. Brad Knab (38), 15. Todd Hoddick (49), 16. Bruce DeWick (22D), 17. Steve Collins (67), 18. Clint Ide (3), 19. Derek Jonathan (81), 20. Jordan Thomas (79), 21. Tyler Graves (25G), 22. Dave Wickham (80), 23. Kevin Ward Jr. (13), 24. Parker Evans (61).

Lap Leaders- Howland 1-18, Donath 19, Howland 20-25.

Original Pizza Logs Four Laps of Fame Dash (4 Laps)- 1. George Suprick (87), 2. Steve Collins (67), 3. Tommy Wickham (75), 4. Joe Trenca (98), 5. Geoff Quackenbush (25), 6. Jamie Bodo (76).

Heats (8 Laps Each)- Race 1: Howland, Barger, Suprick, Trenca, Quackenbush, Ide, DeWick, Thomas.

Race 2: Donath, Zimbardi, Kreutter, Bodo, Collins, Jonathan, Hoddick, Evans.

Race 3: Sparks, Ward, Hebing, T. Wickham, Tanner, Knab, D. Wickham, Graves.

Patriot Sprint Tour America Series Standings (Top 10)- Justin Barger 291, Bryan Howland 285, Scott Kreutter 267, Jared Zimbardi 254, George Suprick 252, Chuck Hebing 250, Tommy Wickham 249, Geoff Quackenbush 233, Brad Knab 232, Kevin Ward Jr. 228.

Original Pizza Logs Four Laps of Fame Dash Series Standings (Top Five)- Steve Collins and George Suprick 9, Kevin Ward Jr and Mitch Brown 6, Keith Dempster and Chuck Hebing 5.

Gater Racing News Hard Charger of the Season Standings (Top Five)- Kevin Ward Jr. 13, Justin Barger 11, Todd Hoddick and Jason Barney 9, Jamie Collard and Jared Zimbardi 8.

Tony Agin Wins Eagle Jet Top Gun Sprint 25 Lap Feature Event At East Bay Raceway Park

May 11th, 2013 – Tampa, FL – Eagle Jet Top Gun Sprints made their first appearance of the 2013 Season with 19 cars ready to battle for their feature event. Also racing tonight were the Gagel’s Open Wheel Modifieds, Q Auto & Injury Attorneys Street Stocks and the Motorstats.com 4 Cylinder Bombers.

First feature of the night went to the Q Auto & Injury Attorneys Street Stocks. Winning their heat races were Justan Rodgers and Buck Woodhouse and also would make up the front row for the feature event. Buck Woodhouse would lead the first three laps until caution would come out for debris on the front stretch. Woodhouse was leading with his brother Roy in second and Dennis Williams in third. When the race resumed Woodhouse would hold onto the top until several scars spun on the back stretch bringing out the caution once again. Two more cautions came out but it was Buck Woodhouse holding onto the lead with Dennis Williams trying to get around him. The final caution came out with just one lap to go when William Burnside spun in turn two. It was the green and the white flag waving together as Woodhouse went around the 1/3 mile track and picked up the win with Dennis Williams, Jarod Gay, Roy Woodhouse and Thomas Burnside rounding out the top five.

Next up were the Gagel’s Open Wheel Modifieds. Winning the heat was Bill Howard. The feature event had Matt Miller and Dale Kelley making up the front row. On lap one it was Dale Kelley leading lap one until the very next lap when Thomas Pratt took over the top spot and never looked back as the 15 lap feature event went caution free. “Car was a little tight tonight but I wish someone had told me to slow down because I was unaware of the lead I had” stated Pratt in Victory Lane picking up his second feature of the year. Dale Kelley finished second while battling Matt Miller finished third. Austin Sanders and Tim Gay rounded out the top five.

Up next was the Eagle Jet Top Gun Sprints. Winning their heats were Danny Martin, Jr., Mark Ruel, Jr. and Tony Agin. All three drivers would be eligible for the Jeff Barfield Sweep if they won the feature event paying an extra $400 including the $1,000 to win presented by Gator Core and Go Green Auto Recycling. On the front row for the feature it was A.J. Maddox and Tony Agin. When the green waved for the start, Jimmy Ballew took a wild ride into the turn one gate splitting it in half. Jimmy was able to walk away under his own power. So after a brief 30 minute red flag, the gate was put back in place and cars were once again pushed off for a complete restart. So when the green waved again it was Tony Agin leading the first lap until caution came out for a car spinning in turn one. The green waved again and it was A.J. Maddox taking over the top spot on lap two. The red flag came out once again as Dick Byerly took a tumble over in turn two. Byerly was ok but his night ended as his car was finished for the night. The race resumed with Maddox leading till lap seven when Agin regained the lead. On lap fifteen Agin and Ruel, Jr. made slight contact as they were trying to pass a lapped car. Both cars were able to continue as the race stayed green. On lap twenty two Agin’s car was starting to smoke and Ruel, Jr. was trying to pass him. Agin would hold on and get the victory crossing the finish line first with Ruel, Jr. right behind. On the cool down lap Agin’s car went up in smoke and had to be pushed into Victory Lane. Agin came out of his car with a huge smile on his face and a sign of relief. “I have never won a Sprint Car Feature in the State of Florida until tonight” stated Agin in Victory Lane. “I have won in Texas before but never here. I’ve been trying for the last three years and finally did it tonight” he also stated. Also in Victory Lane with Tony was his son as his crew chief and his daughter as well. “It’s gonna be a happy Mother’s Day tomorrow” Tony stated. Tony also picked up the $400 Bonus winning the Jeff Barfield clean sweep by winning his heat earlier. Mark Ruel, Jr., Danny Martin, Jr., Kerry Gilbert and Matt Kurtz rounded out the top five.

The final feature of the night belonged to the Motorstats.com 4 Cylinder Bombers. Winning their heats were John Moore, Darrell Taylor and Jimmy Baker. For the feature event it was Robert Gullet, Sr. and Baker making up the front row. When the green waved it was Baker taking the early lead until John Moore took over the top spot on the very next lap. The first caution came out as Baker slowed and headed to the pits but returned in time before the green waved for the restart. Moore continued to lead until lap seven when the next caution came out as Robert Gullet, Sr. slowed in turn four ending his night. When the checkered waved it was John Moore picking up his fifth win out of seven races so far for the 2013 Season. Patrick Fiore, Sr., Brett Calonge, and the Morris brothers, Chris and Stephen rounded out the top five.

ASA racing continues next weekend with the return of the Late Models. Also racing next weekend will be the Limited Late Models, Outlaw Fours, Motorstats.com 4 Cylinder Bombers and the V8 Warriors. For further information, log on to www.eastbayracewaypark.com for call 813-677-7223 for more information.

Parsons Remains Perfect In TSCS Sprints At Elko Elko, MN

By: Greg Parent, UMSS Media Director (5-10-13)

Making their second-ever appearance at the Elko Speedway, the UMSS Traditional Sprint Car Series (TSCS) raced in front of one of the largest crowds in track history as the support division during the World of Outlaws program on Friday night May 10. As he had done in July of 2011, Johnny Parsons III from Owatonna stayed perfect in feature race action to grab the season opening victory for the TSCS non-winged sprints and his second career sprint car win at Elko. Parsons led all 20 laps in the feature, topping 2011 series champion Kevin Bradwell by 4/10ths of a second for the victory. Parsons earned $500 for his season opening win and his series leading 12th career TSCS victory.

A series high car count of 15 TSCS sprints were on hand on a beautiful spring evening. Two 10-lap heat races were run using passing and finishing points to determine the lineup for the feature event. Kevin Bradwell raced ahead of the field in the first heat and held off Parsons for the win. Jeff Pellersels got by 2012 TSCS Rookie of the Year Denny Stordahl with three laps to go for the win in the second heat with 2012 champion Rob Caho, Jr. in third. Katrina Sautbine saw her hopes go up in flames in the first heat in a spectacular-looking fireball when a broken rod blew a hole in the oil pan on her non-winged sprinter. Following the heats, Pellersels was the high point driver and some early season good fortune saw him pull the zero pill for a straight-up feature race start. This put Pellersels and Parsons on the front row with a pair of series champions, Bradwell and Caho, behind them in row two.

The first attempt to start the 20 lap feature race saw the yellow light inadvertently come on, so a complete restart was in order. The next attempt was good, as Parsons beat Pellersels into turn one and exited turn two with the lead. Parsons began slowly pulling away from the field with laps clicking by under green. At the halfway point, Parsons held the top spot over Pellersels and Bradwell. The leaders encountered lapped traffic at this point. A few laps later, Pellersels got a bit low on the track exiting turn four allowing Bradwell to get by. With Parsons working lapped traffic, Bradwell began to narrow the margin in the closing laps. Bradwell closed in on the leader with three laps to go and made a hard charge into turn one on the final lap, but Parsons was up to the challenge and held off Bradwell by a couple of car lengths in what turned out to be an entertaining nonstop main event. Pellersels rode home in third ahead of Jared Goerges, who was making his first non-winged sprint car start, and Lucas Milz. Caho, Cam Schafer, rookie Mike Mueller, Brad Nelson, and Denny Stordahl completed the top ten. Tom Porter, the only driver in the pits to race a sprint car on the asphalt and dirt at Elko, was 11th as all starters finished the race. Mechanical grelims of various sorts plagued veteran racer Jack Clark, rookie driver Brian VanMeveren, and Rick Kobs, who was subbing for Ryan Olson in the Mastell Racing sprinter, throughout the night.

Traditional sprint car fans can continue to follow the growth of this exciting series throughout the course of its third season on the UMSS website at www.umsprints.com by clicking on the blue logo to enter the TSCS home page. TSCS news and results are also on the UMSS Facebook page. Several more Traditional sprints are under construction and a number of new cars and drivers should make their debut during the upcoming weeks. Early indications would point to about 25-30 cars that are out there, so the opening night series car count record very likely will be broken in the not-so-distant future, as this series continues to gain in popularity amongst competitors and fans.

UMSS TSCS Race Results - Elko Speedway May 10, 2013 (Race #1): Mora Motorworks Heat #1 (10 laps): 95 Kevin Bradwell, Luck WI; 12 Johnny Parsons III, Owatonna MN; 9 Jared Goerges, Brainerd MN; 60 Lucas Milz, Cambridge MN; 54 Cam Schafer, Glenwood MN (DNF); 13k Katrina Sautbine, Superior WI (DNF); 21 Rick Kobs, Deer Park WI (DNS); 24 Brian Van Meveren, St. Paul MN (DNS).

Mora Motorworks Heat #2 (10 laps): 1 Jeff Pellersels, Woodbury MN; 34 Denny Stordahl, Milltown WI; 78 Rob Caho Jr, Wyoming MN; 87 Mike Mueller, Stacy MN; 7N Brad Nelson Brainerd MN; 2 Tom Porter, Blaine MN; 41s Jack Clark, Knapp WI (DNS).

GRP Motorsports A Main (20 laps): Parsons, Bradwell, Pellersels, Goerges, Milz, Caho, Schafer, Mueller, Nelson, Stordahl, Porter, DNS: Kobs, Sautbine, Clark, Van Meveren.

Lap Leader: Parsons 1-20. Cautions: (1) on initial start, then 20 laps nonstop to the checkers. Victory Lane Photo courtesy of Track Rat Photos.

KAEDING TOPS MACEDO IN LAST LAP SHOOTOUT FOR OCEAN SPRINTS WIN

WATSONVILLE, CALIFORNIA (May 11, 2013) - Bud Kaeding stormed past Carson Macedo with a last lap pass to win the fifth round of the Ocean Sprints presented by Taco Bravo on Friday night. The thrilling finish to the 30 lap contest topped an excellent night of racing action at John Prentice's Ocean Speedway Watsonville.

"That kid (Macedo) has grown a lot and he's getting really good," Kaeding said. "I was counting laps and I saw them throw the white so I just drilled the top."

Macedo led 29 of the 30 laps in yet another Ocean Sprints feature, in an unusual season where the dominate car has failed to take the checkered flag first nearly every race.

"Yeah I just kinda feel like I can't get the job done," Macedo said. "Every night I feel like our car's fast. If I was to get beat by anybody it would definitely be Bud. He's a veteran that I definitely learn from."

Ray Scheidt's Electric Fast Time qualifier Justin Sanders of Watsonville scratched for the night when engine problems after drawing an eight invert, and Macedo led the 22 car field to the green flag. Fresno's Dominic Scelzi did a complete 360 in turn two at the start but kept going, despite falling back to ninth.

Kaeding went to work early on, using the top to move from eighth to fourth in the early laps. Macedo encountered lapped traffic for the first time on lap six while fending off Steven Tiner.

Tommy Tarlton and 2012 Ocean Sprints champion Shane Golobic both started deep in the field, with Tarlton coming from 18th. While Golobic and Tarlton made three-wide maneuvers to make up ground, the battle intensified for second place. Gilroy's Kurt Nelson moved past Tiner and Tiner became embroiled in a battle with Bud Kaeding, Brent Kaeding, and Scelzi.

The first caution of the event came out on lap 15 when Salinas' Carter Train spun directly in front of Nelson, but Nelson was able to keep it rolling to maintain his second position.

Bud Kaeding had been shuffled to sixth but used the restart to rocket up into the fourth position. Through a series of minor cautions, Kaeding found a way to get by Tiner for third as well. Macedo took a comfortable lead through each restart, while Kaeding attacked the outside of Nelson for second. Kaeding finally broke through on lap 22 for second position and set his sights on Macedo.

The top two drivers criss-crossed through lapped traffic with Kaeding keeping Macedo in his crosshairs. Coming to the white flag, Kaeding threw the BZE #29 to the topside one final time and it stuck, as he charged past Macedo down the backstretch to take the victory.

Kaeding led Macedo, Nelson, Tiner, and Scelzi across the stripe with Tarlton putting on a passing clinic to finish sixth. Tarlton used the sixth place finish to win the DDNi Hard Charger Award as well. Points leader Brad Furr of Stockton had a relatively quiet night, finishing eighth.

Nelson continued his bid for championship hopes with the third place effort.

"This is like a win for us. To compete with the Kaedings and Tarltons - it was a stellar field and everything kind of fell our way," Nelson said. "I almost had an incident in turn two but we kept it going. We just try to come out here and have consistent runs. I've seen people win championships without winning a main event...I think we've proved that we're pretty stout."

Heat races were won by Brent Kaeding, San Jose's Nick Foster, Jr., and Macedo. Glendale, AZ's Joshua Williams won the semi.

The Ocean Sprints presented by Taco Bravo return this Friday night, May 17th for the sixth race of their 2013 campaign.

For more information on the Ocean Sprints log onto http://www.oceansprints.com and for more on the Ocean Speedway visit http://www.oceanspeedway.com

Ocean Speedway would like to thank Taco Bravo, Digital Delivery Networks, Nobel Construction, Get Som Sports, Ray Scheidt's Electric, Hoosier Tires West, and Kaeding Performance for their support.

May 10, 2013 Ocean Sprints presented by Taco Bravo - Watsonville, California

RAY SCHEIDT'S ELECTRIC QUALIFYING: 7 Justin Sanders 11.737 HEAT 1: 69 Brent Kaeding HEAT 2: 199 Nick Foster, Jr. HEAT 3: 21x Carson Macedo 12 LAP SEMI: 41w Joshua Williams 30 LAP FEATURE: 1) 29 Bud Kaeding, 2) 21x Carson Macedo, 3) 72w Kurt Nelson, 4) 37t Steven Tiner, 5) 41 Dominic Scelzi, 6) 21 Tommy Tarlton, 7) 69 Brent Kaeding, 8) 2 Brad Furr, 9) 22 Shane Golobic, 10) 88n DJ Netto, 11) 199 Nick Foster, Jr., 12) 83 Zach Zimmerly, 13) 25z Jason Chisum, 14) 8 Jeremy Chisum, 15) 41w Joshua Williams, 16) 4x Tim Decarlo, Jr., 17) 58 Jerry Bonnema, 18) 11 Nick Rescino, 19) 92 Koen Shaw, 20) 98 Ryan Rusconi, 21) 96 Nick Ringo, Jr., 22) 2x Carter Train

LAP LEADERS: 21x Carson Macedo 1-29, 29 Bud Kaeding 30

Brady Short Scores Thrilling KISS Victory at Gas City I69 Speedway

May 10, 2013 – Calling it his biggest victory, Brady Short earned his second KISS victory of the season with another come-from-behind thriller. Racing from the ninth starting slot, Short battled to the front, overtaking Dave Darland for the win. Tyler Courtney finished third, behind Darland, with Josh Spencer and Logan Jarrett filling the top five.

“When we took off in the feature, I thought, man, this is going to be a good race car,” Short explained later. “I was going to be pretty excited if we made the top five. It just stayed hooked up on the top and I kept rolling them one-by-one. This is probably the best win I've ever had in my racing career. I've won a lot of big races, I've won a $10,000-to-win race, a $5,000 USAC race at Bloomington, but this is probably the best race I've ever won.”

Early in the race, it didn't appear anyone would catch Darland. From outside the front row, he quickly jumped into the lead and built a half-straightaway lead after a couple of early cautions. On a lap 7 restart, Short's #11p Pottorff Logging / Indiana Stoneworks Maxim was still ninth, but decided that with nearly everyone else running low on the track, he needed to step out. He didn't make any progress at first, but once he found the line, he began picking off cars quickly. He passed Hunter Schuerenberg on lap 11, and Courtney two laps later. He took third from Jarrett on lap 14, then caught Spencer on lap 17.

With Darland's #71p Phillips / Racer's Advantage DRC a dozen car lengths ahead, it took several laps to catch him. Short had made getting through the field look fairly easy, but passing Darland was different. On the 21st lap, Short pulled even as they raced through turn three, but Darland edged him as they exited turn four. The battle over then next five laps was memorable as Darland worked different lines in an effort to stay ahead of Short. Whether on the bottom or the top, Short could pull even, but Darland would outrun him as they came off the turns.

Finally, on the 26th circuit, Short found a better run off the inside of turn four and beat Darland to the first turn. Darland fought back over the next lap, but Short held him off and soon opened several car lengths. Even though he caught slower cars in the final laps, that is how they finished. The victory solidified Short's point lead in the KISS chase, and Darland took over second spot. Both drivers are past KISS champions.

The winner of the opening round at Bloomington Speedway, Short said that he weighed the risks when he tried the top groove. “I felt the right rear stick and actually drive off of two really good and I thought that at that point, I really didn't have nothing to lose trying to follow those guys, I was probably going to run seventh or eighth. I thought I might as well try it. If I'm the first guy to run off the racetrack, well, so be it. It's a chance you have to take as a race car driver. I didn't used to take those chances, but I'm getting more confident in what I'm doing.”

He added that catching Darland was easier than passing him. “I caught him pretty quick and I thought I was going to blow by him, but he saw my nose and the next corner he moved up, he did the right thing. At that point, I thought I was going to run second because he's tough to beat when he's running around the top. But it was hooked up so much better I could get in harder than those guys could in the corners. It was just a faster race car.”

In his pit, Darland admitted that he wasn't really surprised when Short caught him. “I knew that some people were running the top, I could see the marks up there. The bottom is what I had done, and it was working okay for me, but got a little slow in the second half of the race. I wasn't able to get in real hard because you'd slide up into the slick. I was able to get off good, but just couldn't get in very hard. So, I was half surprised, but not really. There were a lot of good race cars out there and with the track slowing down, you just never know. You just have to race until the checkered.”

Lawrenceburg Speedway hosts the fourth stop of the 2013 KISS tour on Saturday, May 18. The final three events will be at Tri-State Speedway, Paragon Speedway and the Terre Haute Action Track. The KISS races will be shown on MAVTV on Thursdays at 3:30 and 5:30, beginning with Bloomington's event which will be televised on May 16, followed by KISS at Kokomo on May 23, and Gas City on May 30.

King of Indiana Sprint Series, Round 3 Gas City I69 Speedway, Gas City, IN May 10, 2013 (34 cars)

Heat 1: 1. Tyler Courtney 23c (1), 2. Scotty Weir 18 (8), 3. Brady Short 11p (6), 4. AJ Hopkins 42g (3), 5. Chris Gurley 12g (4), 6. Bradley Sterrett 90 (5), 7. Bobby East 5e (2), 8. Jamie Fredrickson 58 (9) 9. Scott Hull 48 (7)

Heat 2: 1. Shane Cottle 2e (1), 2. Hunter Schuerenberg 35 (3), 3. Jerry Coons Jr. 10e (5), 4. Robert Ballou 5b (2), 5. Gary Taylor 40 (7), 6. Brady Bacon 99 (4), 7. Casey Shuman 22 (6), 8. Chad Boespflug 57 (9), Jake Simmons 3 (8)

Heat 3: 1. Josh Spencer 66j (1), 2. Dave Darland 71p (6), 3. Chris Windom 11 (5), 4. Kevin Thomas Jr. 17rw (3), 5. Max McGhee 17m (8), 6. Travis Welpott (7), 7. Aaron Farney 5f (2), 8. Scott Orr 4 (4)

Heat 4: 1. Logan Jarrett 29j (3), 2. Matt Westfall 54 (1), 3. CJ Leary 30 (4), 4. Parker Price-Miller 9p (5), 5. Joe Liguori 6rr (7), 6. Ted Hines 12 (6), Travis Hery 21h DNS, Landon Simon 41 DNS

B-Main: 1. Taylor (2), 2. Gurley (1), 3. McGhee (3), 4. Hines (8), 5. East (9), 6. Shuman (10), 7. Boespflug (14), 8. Liguori (4), 9. Fredrickson (13), 10. Bacon (6), 11. Farney (11), 12. Simmons (17), 13. Sterrett (5), 14. Hery (12), 15. Orr (15), Simon DNS, Welpott DNS, Hull DNS

Feature (30 laps): 1. Brady Short 11p (9), 2. Dave Darland 71p (2), 3. Tyler Courtney (7), 4. Josh Spencer 66j (3), 5. Logan Jarrett 29j (1), 6. Matt Westfall 54 (5), 7. Hunter Schuerenberg 35 (4), 8. Chris Windom 11 (11), 9. Scotty Weir 18 (6), 10. Kevin Thomas Jr. 17rw (15), 11. Robert Ballou 5b (14), 12. Gary Taylor 40 (17), 13. Shane Cottle 2e (8), 14. Jerry Coons Jr. 10e (10), 15. Casey Shuman 21k (22), 16. Chris Gurley 12g (18), 17. Parker Price-Miller 9p (16), 18. Bobby East 5 (21), 19. Ted Hines 12 (20), 20. AJ Hopkins (13), 21. CJ Leary 30 (12), 22. Max McGhee 17m (19)

KISS Points: 1. Brady Short 520, 2. Dave Darland 479, 3. Robert Ballou 465, 4. Hunter Schuerenberg 312, 5. Kevin Thomas Jr. 430, 6. Shane Cottle 427, 7. Casey Shuman 405, 8. Jerry Coons Jr. 400, 9. Chris Gurley 351, 10. Chad Boespflug 344

2013 KISS SCHEDULE

May 3 Bloomington Speedway – Brady Short May 5 Kokomo Speedway – Robert Ballou May 10 Gas City I-69 Speedway – Brady Short May 18 Lawrenceburg Speedway May 26 Tri-State Speedway June 1 Paragon Speedway July 2 Terre Haute Action Track

Radcliffe motors to URSS win at Lexington

By the URSS

LEXINGTON, Neb. — This time, lap traffic wasn't going to stop Jeff Radcliffe. The Hill City Hotshoe made his way through the traffic and grabbed the win at Dawson County Raceway on Sunday night in Lexington, Neb.

A night earlier, Radcliffe got passed by Luke Cranston in lap traffic, but this time Radcliffe picked and chose his passing lanes perfectly en route to the win.

“When I got into lap traffic, it was a lot easier than the night before,” Radcliffe said. “I could pass them one at a time.”

Radcliffe started sixth while Mark Walinder held the lead during the early portion of the race before the Hill City driver made his way to the front. But after taking the top spot, the field started to narrow the gap until a caution. Then, Radcliffe never looked back and pulled away for the win.

“I don't have a rear-view mirror,” Radcliffe joked. “I was a scared rabbit. I was trying to go as fast as I could.”

Cranston, who started eighth, finished second after taking the win a night earlier in Oberlin.

“Two years ago, I probably would have held them off for a few laps,” Radcliffe said. “Now, I have enough experience to help get the job done.”

Ray Seemann had another impressive run, finishing third, and Jake Bubak was fourth. Walinder rounded out the top five.

“Cranston was all over Jeff until the yellow, then Jeff realized Cranston was behind him and took off,” said URSS founder Rick Salem. “He let him and Seemann fight it out then.”

Radcliffe and Greg Reiners won the heat races, while Bubak grabbed the Keizer Aluminum Racing Wheels Hard-Charger Award by starting 14th and finishing fourth.

Feature results

1. Jeff Radcliffe, 2. Luke Cranston, 3. Ray Seemann, 4. Jake Bubak, 5. Mark Walinder, 6. Richie Dewell, 7. Greg Reiners, 8. John Webster, 9. Judd Sheaffer, 10. Doug Roth, 11. Mike Madden. 12. Keefe Hemel (DNF), 13. Zac Taylor (DNF), 14. Tom Belsky (DNF), 15. Shawn Radcliffe (DNF), 16. Nate Berry (DNS).

LANCE DEWEASE WINS THE 1ST EVER SPRINT CAR SHOW AT ROARING KNOB WITH A THRILLING LAST LAP PASS OF TIM SHAFFER

By Mike Leone

May 5, 2013 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

(Markleysburg, PA)…History was made on Sunday evening when Sprint Cars invaded the scenic Roaring Knob Motorsports Complex for the first time ever in the 15-year history of the Markleysburg, Pa. oval. The inaugural “410 Showdown in the Laurel Highlands” drew a quality field of 22 race teams including some of the best of “PA Posse”, western Pa., and several of the All Star Circuit of Champions.

Two of Pennsylvania bests put on quite a show that had fans on the edge of their seats for the duration of the 30-lap feature. Lance Dewease and Tim Shaffer put on a driving clinic using every inch of the racy, 3/8-mile oval trading the lead back and forth. In the end, Dewease made a last lap move to steal the win away from the defending four-time All Star Champion to earn the $4,000 payday. The victory was the first of the season for the future hall of famer, who has gotten off to a slow start with his new team.

“That was a hell of a race going on there,” exclaimed the 47-year-old Fayetteville, Pa. great. “I wished it was a little easier than we made it, but Tim (Shaffer) and those guys are a bunch of good racers. This is their ballgame here. My motor didn’t take off on that last restart- we might have detuned it a little bit too much. It got me out of my rhythm in turn one. My guys were telling me they were coming for me on the top, but I was hitting my marks good on the bottom. We fell back there, but was fortunate enough to get back by them. This is a neat little place. I really enjoyed it. Once they watered the top, it really balanced everything out. You could move around and do slide jobs. It was a fun place to race tonight.”

An invert six put Dewease and Shaffer on the front row. Dewease took charge with Shaffer in tow. Logan Schuchart found the outside to his liking taking third from Cole Duncan. With an open weekend for the All Stars, Cap Henry came into western Pa. and was fresh off a win Friday night at Lernerville Speedway and a runner-up Saturday at Mercer Raceway Park. Henry looked strong early on advancing from his seventh starting spot into the top five after three laps.

After caution-free preliminary events and the first feature four laps going green, four stoppages occurred between laps four and seven. A caution for a spin by Ohio racer Wes McGlumphy slowed action for the first time with four laps scored. When racing resumed, Shaffer showed his frontend racing alongside Dewease on laps five and six before a spin by up and coming central Pa. racer Ryan Smith, who is a teammate to the legend Don Kreitz, Jr.

It was a rough night for opening night Mercer Raceway Park winner Brandon Spithaler. Following a solid run with the BOSS non-wing Sprints on Saturday night at Fremont Speedway, Spithaler spun in turn four to bring out the caution with seven laps scored. Then on the ensuing restart, Spithaler got high in turn two and flipped. He was okay, but done from the event.

The last 23 intense laps would go green-to-checkered. Back under green flag conditions, Shaffer again got alongside of Dewease and this time made the pass stick in turn four. Dewease then would lose runner-up to Schuchart in turn four on lap nine. Shaffer caught lapped traffic on lap 12 and Schuchart faced a half-straightaway deficit.

While Shaffer continued to lead and work lapped traffic, the battle for second intensified again on lap 14 with Schuchart trying to keep Dewease and Cole Duncan at bay. Dewease raced side-by-side with the grandson of the great Bobby Allen. Shaffer dealt with heavy lapped traffic on lap 16 allowing the trio to close.

It was now a four-car race for the lead with 10 laps to go. Dewease got a great run down the backstretch on lap 20 to drive by Schuchart for second. One lap later, Duncan dropped Schuchart back to fourth. Dewease sensed a chance at the victory as he closed in on Shaffer on lap 23. Then on lap 24 was right on the tail tank of the #83. Dewease tried every line to get by Shaffer then followed him in the closing laps. With the white flag waving, everyone expected Dewease to try to go around Shaffer on the top. Dewease though surprised everyone including Shaffer as he snuck under the leader in turns one and two then got a great bite off turn two powering by down the backstretch.

Dewease opened up some ground heading into turn three, but had traffic to deal with through the final turns. Shaffer wasn’t about to give up as he rode the cushion and nearly stole the win at the checkered flag, but came up one car-length back. Dewease’s victory came in the Michael Heffner-owned, Lelands.com/Donny Owens/Pasquariello’s/Conduit Connections-sponsored #27.

“I didn’t even realize it was the final lap,” revealed Dewease. “We were in traffic so hard there. I was really nice on the bottom. I didn’t think those guys could stay tight and if they got slowed up a little and unable to run the top. I was shocked Tim moved to the top and left the bottom open. Once he went outside, I just dove to the bottom and it worked out. Tim and I are the seniors, but Logan (Schuchart) is going to be a real good racer for a long time. I’m really happy for Mike Heffner. He’s not here tonight, but is going to be real happy about this win. We haven’t had the year we wanted. The tire change put us behind, but we’re slowly gaining on it.”

Shaffer, who competed with the World of Outlaws on Friday and Saturday night at Eldora Speedway, earned $2,000 for his runner-up finish. “It was one of those nights I think you needed to be running second,” explained the former Knoxville Nationals winner. “The cars just didn’t fall the way we wanted, but that’s part of racing. It stinks to run second, but we’ll take it. The CH Motorsports team is going good this year. You couldn’t ask for a better track. When you can run the bottom and the top you can put on great racing. A lot of tracks get single lane and follow the leader. They did a great job.”

Duncan and Schuchart really went at it for third swapping the position back and forth several times in the closing laps with Schuchart getting the nod and $1,300 payday. “I had a lot of fun at this place,” stated the Hanover, Pa. 2013 Lincoln Speedway winner. “I’m looking forward to coming back here again. I’m glad you watered the top so we could run up there and made it real exciting especially when we got in lapped traffic. It was fun racing with Lance and getting close to Tim and I have to thank Cole Duncan, who raced me real clean. We were sliding each other back and forth- it got hairy a few times, but we didn’t hit each other. Cole is a good competitor to race against.”

Duncan, who won earlier this season at Lincoln and scored a big $5,000 win last year at Path Valley Speedway in central Pa. was fourth over Helms. Completing the top 10 were Henry, 12th starting Justin Henderson in the Rick Ferkel-owned #0, Ed Lynch, Jr., Billy Dietrich, and Jack Sodeman, Jr. Helms set fast time in qualifying by more than three tenths of a second and received $100 from Eddy Esposito Automotive Group Parts in Grove City, Pa. bringing his earnings for the night to $1,100. Heat victors were Duncan, Shaffer, and Henry.

The STAR’s Mod Lite Series capped off the night at it was Jeff Teeters of Warren, Ohio making the three-hour plus tow pay off capturing the 20-lap $500 feature win over Mikey Hay, Alan Knepper, George Englert, and Lynn Knepper. Heat winners were Mikey Hay, Englert, and Lynn Knepper. The 20-car field was made up of racers from Pennsylvania, Ohio, West Virginia, Maryland, and Iowa.

“410” Sprint Car Feature (30 laps): 1. LANCE DEWEASE (Heffner 27) $4,000 2. Tim Shaffer (Call/Holbrook 83) $2,000 3. Logan Schuchart (Allen 1s) $1,300 4. Cole Duncan (22) $1,100 5. Caleb Helms (40) $1,100 6. Cap Henry (54) $900 7. Justin Henderson (Ferkel 0) $800 8. Ed Lynch, Jr. (2L) $700 9. Billy Dietrich (8) $600 10. Jack Sodeman, Jr. (Rudzik 94) $500 11. Danny Smith (4) $425 12. Ryan Smith (69) $400 13. Jacob Allen (1a) $375 14. Dan Shetler (7K) $370 15. Brandon Matus (13) $365 16. Wes McGlumphy (35) $360 17. Brian Ellenberger (20E) $355 18. Brent Matus (33) $350 19. Charlie Cornelius (c9) $350 20. Skip Dougherty (27) $350 21. Bob McMillin (5) $350 22. Brandon Spithaler (22) $350.

“410” Sprint Car Qualifying: 1. Caleb Helms 14.039 2. Billy Dietrich 14.319 3. Logan Schuchart 14.493 4. Cole Duncan 14.544 5. Tim Shaffer 14.577 6. Lance Dewease 14.613 7. Jacob Allen 14.720 8. Brandon Spithaler 14.821 9. Cap Henry 14.888 10. Jack Sodeman, Jr. 14.901 11. Justin Henderson 14.923 12. Dan Shetler 14.982 13. Ryan Smith 15.035 14. Ed Lynch, Jr. 15.075 15. Brian Ellenberger 15.108 16. Danny Smith 15.118 17. Brent Matus 15.209 18. Brandon Matus 15.228 19. Wes McGlumphy 15.511 20. Charlie Cornelius 15.627 21. Bob McMillin 15.677 22. Skip Dougherty 15.803.

“410” Sprint Car Heat 1 (10 laps): 1. Cole Duncan 2. Caleb Helms 3. Jack Sodeman, Jr. 4. Ryan Smith 5. Danny Smith 6. Jacob Allen 7. Wes McGlumphy 8. Skip Dougherty.

“410” Sprint Car Heat 2 (10 laps): 1. Tim Shaffer 2. Ed Lynch, Jr. 3. Billy Dietrich 4. Justin Henderson 5. Brandon Spithaler 6. Brent Matus 7. Charlie Cornelius.

“410” Sprint Car Heat 3 (10 laps): 1. Cap Henry 2. Lance Dewease 3. Logan Schuchart 4. Dan Shetler 5. Brian Ellenberger 6. Brandon Matus 7. Bob McMillin.

STAR’s Mod Lite Feature (20 laps/$500 to-win): 1. JEFF TEETERS (L1) 2. Mikey Hay (22) 3. Alan Knepper (20) 4. George Englert (11x) 5. Lynn Knepper (21) 6. Josh May (99) 7. Tim White (16) 8. Mitch Wood (862) 9. Eric Hay (27) 10. Darin Gallagher (12) 11. Mark Marcucci (8M) 12. Paul Smith (23TT) 13. Anthony Cavicchia (41) 14. Tom Showman (69s) 15. Glenn Teeter (40) 16. Jeff Dillinger (14) 17. Matt Hall (9) 18. Shane Pfeuffer (70x7) 19. Mylan Markovich, Jr. (28M) 20. Chad Tasker (21T)

Stay tuned for a possible second “410” Sprint Car show later this season!

Roaring Knob Motorsports Complex is a 3/8-mile clay oval located near Markleysburg, Pa. just off of scenic Route 40 at 380 Fearer Road (look for the road sign) just seven miles east of Nemacolin Woodlands on the right, one mile west of Yough Lake on the left. Check out the website at www.roaringknob.com or call 410-857-3821 (office) or 724-329-0306 on race day.

Déjà vu for Ensign at Petaluma

SACRAMENTO, CA- (5-04-13) – There is something magic about Petaluma Speedway and round #2 of the Joe Hunt Magnetos Wingless Sprint Shootout Series for Sebastopol driver Geoff Ensign. For the second year in a row, Ensign captured the win at Petaluma during the second round of the Hunt Series racing. Last year, Ensign led all 25-laps to get the win on June 9th. This year, he patiently chose his spots to capitalize on other peoples mistakes. The driver known as “the human highlight reel” was all smiles in victory lane as he picked up the $1,000 winner’s check. A total of 22 non wing spec sprint cars lined up for the main event. Tonight’s race coincided with the Pit Stop USA wingless sprint series at Petaluma Speedway.

Defending series champion Terry Schank Jr. had the Joe Hunt Magneto’s #1 on the pole and ready to win the main event. He and Austin Liggett started on the front row of the feature event by virtue of finishing first and second in the dash. While they battled for the lead during the first lap it was fifth place starting Ensign making the most progress. Ensign drove under Joe Stornetta for the third spot just before a yellow came out on lap four.

The race completely changed on the restart when Liggett preformed a slide job underneath Schank for the lead. In return, Schank then diamonded the track back underneath Liggett for the lead. Both drivers then raced for the same piece of real estate on the track. This doomed each driver as both of them banged wheels that resulted in each other flipping upside down. Drivers were uninjured but done for the night.

Ensign was the new leader. He was being seriously challenged by Joe Stornetta. Unfortunately for Stornetta, something broke in the right front area that almost sent him into the wall. The mechanical problem ended his night. Santa Rosa’s Jason McIntosh assumed the second position. The race was marred by a few more caution flags. Ensign was able pull away from McIntosh time after time. Disaster struck McIntosh on lap 17 when it was reported his car popped out of gear.

Ensign continued to cruise and led the final few laps to pick up the win at his home track. Ensign piloted the Johnson Custom Machine #32. The hard charger of the night was Santa Rosa’s Sparky Howard. Howard had to start the main event in the 20th spot because his car did not self-start. Even though it was bad luck at the time, Howard thrilled the crowd as he charged from 20th to a well-deserved second place finish. Howard drove the wheels off the Collision Center #5d. Petaluma’s Jason Toft drove the Barsotti’s Body and Fender #56j to a third place finish. Rio Linda’s Scott Hall in the HBR / Konnected Clothing / JKB Financial #56 was fourth after starting in the ninth spot. Scotty Dupont drove his heart out to finish fifth. The Santa Rosa driver also failed to start the main event without an assist from a push vehicle so he had to start 19th. Great run by him in the American Auctioneering / ALC Machine Shop #3x.

Schank turned the fastest lap in qualifying. Nick Larsen, Joe Stornetta and Jason Toft were all heat race winners.

The third round for the Joe Hunt Magnetos Wingless Sprint Shootout Series takes place back at Petaluma Speedway on June 1st.

Results – Petaluma – Round #2

Fast Time – Terry Schank Jr. : 14.714

Heat 1: Nick Larsen, Schank, Scott Hall, Bradley Clark, Rowdy McClenon

Heat 2: Joe Stornetta, Geoff Ensign, Zack Lynskey, Bret Barney, Nic McMichael

Heat 3: Jason Toft, Sparky Howard, Austin Liggett, Jerry Cisco, Bob Newberry

Dash: Schank, Liggett, Stornetta, Larsen, Ensign, Toft

A Main: Ensign, Howard, Toft, Hall, Scotty Dupont, Barney, Clark, McClenon, Shawn Jones, Lynskey, Raymond Benkowski, Angelique Bell, Newberry, McIntosh, Stornetta

Ventura Raceway

(May 4th, 2013, Cliff Morgan, Ventura Raceway) OXNARD, CA - The topic of discussion Saturday night May 4, was NEW RED CLAY. Thanks to Paige Pollock and his crew we were able to get some long needed clay delivered to the track before Saturday night. The new clay changed the look of the track greatly as we went from light dirt colored soil to red clay. Everyone from drivers to fans were impressed by the hard work it took to get the track ready for Saturday night. The work paid off in dividends as racing was very good in all divisions racing.

VRA Sprint Cars returned to action after a month off and they got back to the fast and furious action they are known for. All out top drivers were on hand to test the new track. Racing got under way with two heat races that were won by Luke Boles and Guy Woodward. The 30 lap feature got under way with pole sitter John Nock leading lap 1-11. As he was leading, past VRA Champion Greg Taylor was moving through the field from his 12th starting position and took the lead on lap 12. He then went on to take his first win of the 2013 season leading the final 18 laps. Point leader Guy Woodward tried to chase Taylor down but had to settle for second place which keeps him in the lead in the 2013 point race. Following Taylor and Woodward to the line were Clark Templeman III making his first start in 2013, Luke Boles, with his best finish ever and Nock. The main event went green to checker in 6 minutes and 43 seconds.

IMCA Modified racing continued to be the Joshua Vogt show. Once again he started toward the back in 9th position but he raced to the front to take his fifth win in row and extend his record setting run. The race saw David Phipps lead lap 1-3, followed by Steve Bulpitt leading lap 4-10 before Vogt took the lead on lap 11. When the race was complete the results saw Vogt on top followed by Parker, Mark Davis, John Romero and Steve Bulpitt. Bulpitt moved up to 4th and Robbie Witwer moved to 5th when Romero did not comply with post race tech requests and was disqualified. Two heat races were run with the wins going to David Phipps in heat one and Robbie Witwer in heat two.

VRA Focus Midgets also were on hand and one heat race was run with the win going to Wally Pankratz. In the heat race Ashley Hazleton had a very hard cash on the front straight that sent her car flipping and then it went under power across the infield stopping on the back straight. Ashley was taken out of the car and taken to the hospital with possible neck injuries. The main event was a all Wally Pankratz race as he took the lead on lap 6 after passing early race leader Christine Breckenridge, to lead the final 14 laps. Following Pankratz to the finish were point leader Brennan Rogers, Darin McCard, Courtney Crone and Christine Breckenridge. Breckenridge fell out of the race after her muffler fell off on lap 8 ending her night.

VRA Flat Track Quads raced in two classes Sportsman and Open. In Sportsman competition, Robert Peterson took the win in their heat race and their main event and now leads in their point race. Following Peterson in the main finish were Carson Puryear, John Nickel Jr., James Bell and Justin Smith. In the Open Class the heat race win went to point leader Danny Elderbaum. In their main event the win went to David Knight followed by Kyle Eurto, Danny Elderbaum, Mike Lewis and Raygen Harris.

In our kids divisions the races in the Mini Dwarf Pistons the win went to Garrett Egan followed by Zack Chavez, who won their heat race, Blake Hendricks and Dylan Neal. In Mini Dwarf Superchargers, the main event went to point leader J D Brown followed by Eli Marshall and Will Mims. Brown also took their one heat race. In Junior Midgets Nick Velasquez took another win over Mike Long. Long took their heat race win.

When the night was over the one thing everyone was talking about was the way the new clay worked out. With a few more races to get it worked, in the racing will only get better as the drivers adapt to the new track conditions. The track stayed moist all evening and only needed one watering early in the evening. With a couple of cutting periods the track proved to be racy all night long with no dust.

Racing continues nest Saturday night with a full program of VRA Sprints, Dwarf Cars, the new VRA Hobby Stock class, Sport Compacts and VRA Mod Lites

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Ventura Raceway Race Results for 05/04/2013

VRA Sprint Cars

Race #3 05/04/2013

Main Event Results: 1. Greg Taylor, Ventura, 30 Laps; 2. Guy Woodward, Santa Clarita, 30 Laps; 3. Clark Templeman III, Santa Clarita, 30 Laps; 4. Luke Boles, Goleta, 30 Laps; 5. John Nock, Newhall, 30 Laps; 6. Tom Hendricks, Simi Valley, 30 Laps; 7. Kyle Smith, Moorpark, 30 Laps; 8. Russel Deblauw, Ventura, 30 Laps; 9. Richard Ortega Jr, Camarillo, 30 Laps; 10. Charlie Butcher, Santa Barbara, 29 Laps; 11. Chris Meredith, Thousand Oaks, 29 Laps; 12. Austin DeBlauw, lVentura, 25 Laps; 13. David Taylor Jr., Moorpark, 10 Laps; 14. Jeff Fillingame, Santa Paula, Did not show; 15. Derek Buckley, Ojai, Did not show

Lap Leaders: John Nock (1-11), Greg Taylor (12-30)

Heat Race Winners: Extreme Mufflers Heat 1: Luke Boles; Saldana Racing Products Heat 2: Guy Woodward

K&N Engineering Hard Charger: Greg Taylor

Keizer Wheels High Point Award:

DJ Safety Hard Luck Award: Derek Buckley

Top 10 in points: 1. Guy Woodward, 725; 2. Tom Hendricks, 625; 3. Luke Boles, 560; 4. John Nock, 525; 5. Kyle Smith, 495; 6. Jeff Fillingame, 420; 7. Rick Hendrix, 405; 8. Greg Taylor, 390; 9. David Taylor Jr., 380; 10. Russel Deblauw, 315; 10. Richard Ortega Jr, 315

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IMCA Modifieds

Race #5 05/04/2013

Main Event Results: 1. Joshua Vogt, Santa Maria, 20 Laps; 2. Jack Parker, Simi Valley, 20 Laps; 3. Mark Davis, Ventura, 20 Laps; 4. John Romero, Camarillo, Disqualified; 5. Steve Bulpitt, Culver City, 20 Laps; 6. Robbie Witwer, Ridgecrest, 20 Laps; 7. Brad Prows, Oak View, 19 Laps; 8. Joe Weaver, Ventura, 19 Laps; 9. Dennis Eckert, Canyon Country, 7 Laps; 10. Randy Gens, Oxnard, 6 Laps; 11. David Phipps, 4 Laps; 12. James Stowe, Ridgecrest, 4 Laps; 13. Rob Green, Ojai, Did not show; 14. Frank Woodward, Did not show; 15. Mark Joe, Santa Paula, Did not show

Lap Leaders: David Phipps (1-3), Steve Bulpitt (4-10), Joshua Vogt (11-20)

Heat Race Winners: Heat 1: David Phipps; Heat 2: Robbie Witwer

Oldies Speed Shop Hard Charger: Mark Davis

Oldies Speed Shop Hard Luck Award: Rob Green

Top 10 in points: 1. Joshua Vogt, 200; 2. Jack Parker, 186; 3. Robbie Witwer, 185; 4. Brad Prows, 173; 5. James Stowe, 164; 6. Dennis Eckert, 155; 7. Mark Davis, 153; 8. Steve Bulpitt, 150; 9. John Romero, 127; 10. David Phipps, 114

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Ford Focus

Race #5 05/04/2013

Main Event Results: 1. Wally Pankratz, Orange, 20 Laps; 2. Brennan Rogers, Camarillo, 20 Laps; 3. Darin McCard, 20 Laps; 4. Courtney Crone, Corona, 20 Laps; 5. Christine Breckenridge, Irvine, 8 Laps; 6. Ashley Hazelton, Northridge, Did not show

Lap Leaders: Christine Breckenridge (1-5), Wally Pankratz (6-20)

Heat Race Winners: Heat 1: Wally Pankratz

Top 10 in points: 1. Brennan Rogers, 1165; 2. Wally Pankratz, 1000; 3. Ashley Hazelton, 715; 4. Courtney Crone, 425; 5. Christine Breckenridge, 405; 6. Steve Brown, 210; 7. Clayton Ruston, 195; 8. Darin McCard, 0; 8. Greg Foster, 0; 8. Alexander Bissett, 0; 8. Cory Elliot, 0; 8. Austin Blair, 0

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VRA Quads Open

Race #3 05/04/2013

Main Event Results: 1. Dave Knight, 15 Laps; 2. Kyle Eurto, 15 Laps; 3. Danny Elderbaum, 15 Laps; 4. Mike Lewis, Sunland, 14 Laps; 5. Raygen Harris, 3 Laps

Lap Leaders: Dave Knight (1-15)

Heat Race Winners: Heat 1: Danny Elderbaum

Top 10 in points: 1. Danny Elderbaum, 735; 2. Kyle Eurto, 660; 3. Dave Knight, 615; 4. Mike Lewis, 560; 5. Raygen Harris, 335; 6. DJ Noerr, 0; 6. Ronnie Talley, 0; 6. Heather Menefee, 0; 6. Aaron Darli, 0; 6. Michael Zavala, 0; 6. Andrew Rogers, 0

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VRA Quads Sportsman

Race #3 05/04/2013

Main Event Results: 1. Robert Peterson, 15 Laps; 2. Carson Puryear, 15 Laps; 3. John Nickel Jr, Moorpark, 15 Laps; 4. James Bell, Bakersfield, 15 Laps; 5. Justin Smith, 14 Laps

Lap Leaders: Robert Peterson (1-15)

Heat Race Winners: Heat 1: Robert Peterson

Top 10 in points: 1. Robert Peterson, 740; 2. James Bell, 675; 3. Justin Smith, 560; 4. John Nickel Jr, 395; 5. Carson Puryear, 225; 6. Clay Nixon, 0; 6. Brad Tyach, 0

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VRA Junior Midgets

Race #4 05/04/2013

Main Event Results: 1. Nick Velasquez, Camarillo, 15 Laps; 2. Mike Long, Thousand Oaks, 15 Laps

Heat Race Winners: Heat 1: Mike Long

Top 10 in points: 1. Nick Velasquez, 1030; 2. Mike Long, 715; 3. Jake Aguilar, 235

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VRA Mini Dwarf - Superchargers

Race #4 05/04/2013

Main Event Results: 1. J D Brown, Port Hueneme, 12 Laps; 2. Eli Marshall, 11 Laps; 3. Will Mimms, 10 Laps

Heat Race Winners: Heat 1: J D Brown

Top 10 in points: 1. J D Brown, 1015; 2. Will Mimms, 650; 3. Andrew Orlando, 495; 4. Bailey Hendricks, 235; 5. Eli Marshall, 0

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VRA Mini Dwarf - Pistons

Race #4 05/04/2013

Main Event Results: 1. Garrett Egan, Saugus, 12 Laps; 2. Zack Chavez, Santa Paula, 12 Laps; 3. Blake Hendricks, Simi Valley, 12 Laps; 4. Dylan Neal, Oxnard, 12 Laps

Heat Race Winners: Heat 1: Zack Chavez

Top 10 in points: ; 5. Blake Hendricks, 0; 5. Dylan Neal, 0; 5. Garrett Egan, 0; 5. Zack Chavez, 0

Silver Dollar Speedway

45th Career Win at Chico for Allard

(Chico, CA 5-3-2013)…It was an emotional victory lane Friday night at the Silver Dollar Speedway in Chico. Jonathan Allard had just captured his 45th career sprint car main event win at his home track but his thoughts were somewhere else. “This one is for my brother,” a tearful Allard said in victory lane. “My parents are here, my brother Kenny and my daughter Payten and it means so much for me to win in front of them and you great fans.” The loss of his brother Stephen has been well documented over the winter, but it was Jonathan’s first California win since his brother had passed.

The 20-car starting feature event was led to the green flag by 16-year-old Dominic Scelzi of Fresno. Scelzi made his first career start at Chico and seemed right at home on the slicked off quarter-mile speedway. Scelzi led the first nine laps of the race until he was slid for the lead by Allard. “I had an amazing time here tonight,” said Scelzi. “I am hoping to get back up here on a few more Friday nights this year.” Allard’s climb to the top started from outside of row two. On lap six he moved into the third spot. On lap nine he passed Shane Stewart for the second spot. The next lap he slid Scelzi for the lead going into turn four. The two battled for the top spot coming out of turn four but Allard eventually held the spot.

As usual Kyle Hirst was putting on a passing clinic from his 14th place starting spot. In 12 laps he moved from 14th to fourth. However, that was as far as he could muster. Another driver putting on an impressive race was Peter Murphy. The friendly driver started 12th and finished fifth. One of the more spirited battles included teammates for the weekend Shane Stewart and Rico Abreu. Both drivers had a wheel banging session on lap six when Stewart passed Rico for third. Rico passed Stewart on the top of the track in turn two on lap nine, only to have Stewart slid under him in turn three to take the spot back.

Once Allard assumed the lead it was all over. He led the rest of the feature. Stewart held on for the second spot and was followed by Rico Abreu. Sean Becker started ninth and finished sixth. Eleventh place starting Justyn Cox was seventh. Scelzi did a great job and managed to hold on to the eighth spot. Keith Bloom and Andy Forsberg rounded out the top ten.

Placerville’s Andy Gregg won the nine lap B main event. Following Gregg to the main event were Brad Bumgarner, Kevin Sharrah, Chris Martin and Robbie Whitchurch. Michael Tarter gave it all he could coming down to the checkered but contact between himself and Whitchurch sent Tarter up and over. Tarter finished sixth.

Peter Murphy, Justyn Cox and Kyle Hirst all won heat races tonight.

Full results posted at www.silverdollarspeedway.com

BCRA/USAC Vukovich Classic

15 USAC/BCRA Present by Western Performance Parts midgets signed into Madera Speedway last Saturday night as Annual Vukovich Classic was held on beautiful warm spring evening. Chad Nichols paced the field to the green flag and led all thirty laps earning the win. Nick Chivello looked like he may have had something for Nichols as he sped from his 7th starting spot up to second place; however, he lost oil pressure and was forced to retire. Tanner Swanson finished second in Bob Rosen’s Fontana/Beast, followed by Scott Pierovich in a Bob Wirth Mopar/Beast, with Darrin Snider fourth and Kevin Morris rounding out the top five.

Qualifications:

1. Tanner Swanson #4, Kingsburg 13.866 – Owner Bob Rosen, 2, 13.874, Chad Nichols, #29, Colma, 13.874– Owner Paul Eskesen, 3.Kevin Morris, #17k, Ripon, 13.918 – Owner Morris Motorsports, 4, Scott Pierovich, #35, Almo 13.969 – Owner Scott Pierovich, 5.– 27, Nick Chivello, #27, Manteca, 13.992 – Owner Dan Chivello, 6.63, Frankie Guerrini, #63 San Rafael, 14.019 – Owner F&F Motorsports 7.Darin Snider, #2k Lakeport, 14.027 – Owner Lauren Snider, 8. David Goodwill, #88, 14.126, Napa – Owner David Goodwill. 9. Ken Nichols, #17n, 14.126 – San Carlos – Owner Chad Nichols, 10. Dan Gundo, #6, 14.208, San Jose – Owner Dan Gundo, 11. Gary Conterno, #55, 14.366, Rough & Ready, – Owner Gary & Laurie Conterno, 12. Nick Foster Jr. #09, San Jose, 14.624, – Owner Bob Roza, 13. Floyd Alvis, #1, 14.929, San Carlos, Owner Floyd Alvis, 14. JR Williams, #74, 16.131, Carson City NV. NV – Owner JR Williams, 15. Michael Snider #6k, Kelseyville, NT, – Owner Lauren Snider.

Heat 1: K. Nichols, C Nichols, Chivello, Pierovich, Gundo, Guerrini.

Heat 2: D. Snider, Swanson, Conterno, Alvis, M Snider

Heat 3: Goodwill, Morris, Williams, Foster.

Main Event: C. Nichols, Swanson, Pierovich, Snider, Morris, Guerrini, Goodwill, K Nichols, Gundo, Conterno, M Snider, Alvis, Chivello, Williams, Foster.

Lap Leaders: C. Nichols 1-30

Next Event: May 18 2013, Ukiah Speedway, Ukiah California

Robert Ballou Notches KISS Victory At Kokomo Speedway

May 5, 2013 – Scrambling around the inside line was the key, as Robert Ballou raced from fifth to first to capture his second King of Indiana Sprint Series series victory. Ballou became the eighth different KISS winner at the Kokomo Speedway, continuing the track's record of not having a winner repeat. He was followed across the finish by Levi Jones, Dave Darland, Kevin Thomas Jr. and Brady Short.

Climbing from his car in victory lane, Ballou rushed to give his car owner a big hug, and then he told the crowd, “First of all I have to thank Ken and Margo Baldwin for giving me an opportunity to run this thing this year. A few nights ago he told me that I didn't know how to run on slick tracks and we needed to hire someone to work on this thing, so I guess that was all I could do to shut him up. This is to them guys for giving me all of these good race cars.”

Shane Cottle grabbed the early lead from the pole, as Wes McIntyre, Jones, Jerry Coons Jr. and Ballou took chase. Jones took second when McIntyre slipped high in turn two. Thomas was an early mover, charging from ninth to fourth in the first ten laps. Then, two laps later, Jones took the lead from Cottle, with Thomas quickly following into second. At the midpoint, Ballou had the bottom working for his Baldwin Brothers Maxim, taking second from Thomas, as Jones held a half-straightaway lead.

After a lap 17 restart, Ballou pressured Jones for a lap before charging past him as they raced off turn four. He built a comfortable lead as he quickly lapped slower cars, with Jones and Thomas both running hard in the top groove. Darland wrestled third from Thomas with six laps to go, and Ballou held a half straightaway advantage as the checkers flew after 30 circuits.

“I want to thank all of the fans for coming out here,” Ballou noted from victory lane. “At least we know you aren't fair weather fans, because the weather wasn't very good when they got here. These promoters obviously have it going on because everywhere else has like twenty cars and they've had near forty last two nights. Thanks to the promoters for sticking it out.”

The KISS series moves to the Gas City I-69 Speedway for the third round on Friday, May 10. Lawrenceburg Speedway will host the fourth stop a week later. The final three events will be at Tri-State Speedway, Paragon Speedway and the Terre Haute Action Track.

King of Indiana Sprint Series, Round 2 Kokomo Speedway, Kokomo, IN May 5, 2013 (25 cars)

Heat 1: 1. Robert Ballou 5 (3), 2. Jerry Coons Jr. (1), 3. Dave Darland 71p (6), 4. Brady Short 11p (2), 5. Kyle Robbins 17r (4), 6. Logan Jarrett 29j (9), 7. Landon Simon 41 (7), 8. Chet Williams 38 (5) 9. Brent Beauchamp 34 (8)

Heat 2: 1. Levi Jones 39 (6), 2. Josh Spencer 66j (3), 3. Gary Taylor 40 (5), 4. Chad Boespflug 57 (7), 5. Chris Gurley 12g (4), 6. Brian Hayden 77 (2), 7. Kurt Gross 1x (8), 8. Chris Phillips 6 (1)

Heat 3: 1. Shane Cottle 2e (1), 2. Wes McIntyre 83 (2), 3. Kevin Thomas Jr. 17rw (6), 4. Scotty Weir 18 (4), 5. Hunter Schuerenberg 35 (8), 6. Max McGhee 17m (3), 7. Parker Price-Miller 9p (7), 8. Casey Shuman 22 (5)

B-Main: 1. Jarrett (1), 2. Simon (4), 3. Shuman (9), 4. Hayden (2), 5. Price-Miller (6), 6. McGhee (3), 7. Phillips (8), 8. Gross (5), 9. Williams (7)

Feature (30 laps): 1. Robert Ballou 5x (5), 2. Levi Jones 39 (4), 3. Dave Darland 71p (7), 4. Kevin Thomas Jr. 17rw (9), 5. Brady Short 11p (10), 6. Scotty Weir 18 (12), 7. Shane Cottle 2e (1), 8. Gary Taylor 40 (8), 9. Chad Boespflug 57 (11), 10. Casey Shuman 22 (18), 11. Hunter Schuerenberg 35 (15), 12. Wes McIntyre 83 (2), 13. Chris Gurley 12g (14), 14. Josh Spencer 66j (6), 15. Kyle Robbins 17r (13), 16. Brian Hayden 77 (19), 17. Parker Price-Miller 9p (20), 18. Jerry Coons Jr. 10E (3), 19. Logan Jarrett 29j (16), 20. Landon Simon 41 (17)

KISS Points: 1. Brady Short 340, 2. Robert Ballou 328, 3. Levi Jones 327, 4. Hunter Schuerenberg 312, 5. Dave Darland 304, 6. Shane Cottle 296, 7. Kevin Thomas Jr. 290, 8. Casey Shuman 280, 9.Jerry Coons Jr. 272, 10. Wes McIntyre 250

2013 KISS SCHEDULE

May 3 Bloomington Speedway – Brady Short May 5 Kokomo Speedway – Robert Ballou May 10 Gas City I-69 Speedway May 18 Lawrenceburg Speedway May 26 Tri-State Speedway June 1 Paragon Speedway July 2 Terre Haute Action Track

Castleberry, Dozier and Corso also pick up checkers.

Marysville, CA – Grass Valley’s Jeremy Burt simply ran away from the field in Marysville Raceway Park’s featured Winged Sprint Car main event Saturday night. Misty Castleberry put another notch on her belt as she swept the MRP Mini Stock program while Cort Dozier continued his winning ways in the MRP Super Stock feature. Brian Corso dominated the BCRA Midget Lite program. Another rocket fast surface provided an action-packed event.

Burt simply saddled up and roared to an overwhelming victory from his outside front row starting position. He was never challenged for the top spot. But, there was a crowd-pleasing dice all race long for the next 7 positions. Sparks Nevada’s Mike Monahan, Oroville’s Heath Hall, Colfax’s Colby Wiesz, Kelseyville’s Brent Dothage, Grass Valley’s Billy Wallace, Marysville’s Brandon Dozier and Woodland’s Peter Paulson all traded positions during furious action behind Burt. It appeared that the battle that raged behind Burt almost aided in his domination of the event as the others slugged it out for position.

Burt also found a line around the top of turn 1 that no one else was able to find as he effortlessly pulled away from the field.

Chico’s Jason Sanders brought out the red flag near the half way point with a quickly executed flip in turn 1. Sanders was OK.

The new green saw Burt easily pull away as once again the knot of drivers behind him battled to the final checkered flag. Hall gathered in the runner-up honors followed by Monahan, Wiesz, Dothage and Wallace. Burt also earned the top spot in the point standings with this run. He was tied with Dothage headed into the event. Wallace, Cort Dozier and Korey Lovell got heat race wins in preliminary competition. In addition to picking up the lion’s share of the purse, Burt also grabbed Legal Shield’s $100 bonus for the fastest qualifier.

Cort Dozier, doing double-duty on this night grabbed the victory in the MRP Super Stock feature. It was Dozier’s second win in a row.

Pole sitter and point leader James Castleberry had mechanical issues on lap 1 as his distributor malfunctioned when he led the field into turn 1 on lap 1. After Castleberry retired, Marysville’s Dozier had a brief battle with Auburn’s Ray Trimble for a couple of circuits before he, too, set sail and easily won the race. Trimble wound up 2nd with Marysville’s Sean Hulsey in for a solid 3rd. Dozier and Trimble won the heat races.

Misty Castleberry once again found victory lane after a quick early race dice with point leader, Marysville’s Shaun Merritt. Castleberry was firmly in control by lap 5 and was never headed. Merritt finished 3rd and lengthened his point lead in the division.

An entertaining dice for 3rd between vastly improved Erik Davey of Yuba City and Marysville’s James Foster spiced things up. Some significant paint trading and fender rumpling went on as the pair grappled for position. In the end Davey prevailed and Foster faded to a disappointing 6th place finish behind Castleberry, Merritt, Davey, Howard Law and Miranda Hammons. Merritt and Castleberry won the heat races in convincing style.

Brian Corso won the abbreviated BCRA Midget Lite main event. For more on that race go to bcraracing.com.

Next Saturday, the mighty MRP Winged Sprint Cars return and will headline the program. The MRP Wingless Warriors will be back in town and the MRP Mini Stocks will be back. The Pro 4 Sprinters will also be on the card.

Pit Gates open at 3. Grandstands open at 5. Qualifying is at 6 PM with races starting at 6:30.

Life’s short. Live it. Race hard.

BUCKWALTER 3-PEATS in ARDC WIN at PORT ROYAL Buckwalter Completes Clean Sweep of First 3 ARDC Events in 2013

The Royersford Rocket, Steve Buckwalter, accomplished a task that hasn't been seen in more than ten years by winning the first three ARDC events of the 2013 season. Six time ARDC Champion, Ray Bull opened the 2001 season with three wins during his second season of his six year run as ARDC Champion.

It was a beautiful night for racing in the idyllic setting of the Port Royal Speedway, nestled among the village and the surrounding mountains.

Topton, PA driver, Brett Arndt led the field to the wave of the green flag as he outgunned Mark Gilmore for the early race lead. Nick Wean made his move from sixth to second on the second circuit as Steve Buckwalter raced around the top to move into the third one lap later. After starting fifteenth, Buckwalter's efforts were negated when Ryan Greth took a wild ride in turn four in the Steward #33, bringing out the red. Greth was okay and racing resumed with Arndt and Wean battling for the lead.

Wean took over the lead for lap three with Jimmy Glenn running second and Buckwalter making his way back to third. With five laps complete, Arndt and PJ Gargiulo completed the top five.

Glenn, a rookie contender last season, completed the pass by Wean to be scored as the race leader on lap five. Glenn was having the race of his career as he led the way through lap seven when Buckwalter came knocking. Buckwalter was the race leader on lap eight. With all of the focus on the front runners, Trevor Kobylarz made his way to third after starting ninth. As Buckwalter pulled away from the field, Kobylarz had his sights set on Glenn for second

Kobylarz took over second. Wean began to pressure Glenn for third with just five laps remaining.

The leaders caught up to the back of the field. As Wean made a move to the inside to challenge Glenn for position, they came up on a slower car. The two scrambled with Glenn getting airborne and taking a nasty ride in turn two. The race was red flagged but Glenn escaped without serious injury.

With three laps remaining, Buckwalter's lead was erased as the top five - Buckwalter, Kobylarz, Wean, Gargiulo and Arndt lined up nose to tail. Buckwalter went on to the checkered followed by Kobylarz and Wean. Arndt finished fourth ahead of Gargiulo. It was a best finish of the season for the second through fifth place finishers.

Bruce Buckwalter, Jr. finished sixth after a race long battle with the Brenden and Alex Bright. Alex won the battle of the Brights to take seventh ahead of Brenden. Steven Drevicki finished ninth with ARDC veteran, Bill Courtwright finishing tenth.

Feature Finish (20 laps) 1. Steve Buckwalter 2. Trevor Kobylarz 3. Nick Wean 4. Brett Arndt 5. PJ Gargiulo 6. Bruce Buckwalter, Jr. 7. Alex Bright 8. Brenden Bright 9. Steven Drevicki 10. Billy Courtwright 11. Carey Becker 12. Kyle Lick 13. Shawn Jackson 14. Tony DiMattia 15. Jamie Spears 16. Joe Butera 17. Jimmy Glenn, Jr. 18. Steve Craig 19. Mark Gilmore 20. Ryan Greth 21. Jason Rice

Virginia Sprint Series presented by National Guard Race #3

Saturday May 4th 2013 RaceSaver IMCA Mid-Atlantic division

Shenandoah Speedway Shenandoah, Va. Billy Norfleet Flys to Finish

 The new team of Billy Norfleet and Christy Jeffers had a rough start to the season after breaking the first race but after some help on the chassis from French Grimes the second event together got a lot better. Heat races kicked off the night with Carl Simmonds and Brian Lawson winning those before it was off the the feature on a cool clear evening. Carl Simmonds and Rick Bong paced the field with Simmonds out first but by lap two the new improved Billy Norfleet was showing speed and was going to be force for the rest of the field. Norfleet was trying to run and hide as Brian Lawson, Jerald Harris and Tom Humphries were doing their best to run him down. Norfleet stayed smooth as Lawson was closing in but then started to fade as Harris took up the challenge with five to go. Harris used the low line to close in as Norfleet was getting through traffic up high. The high line and a fast car worked the best as Billy Norfleet flashed under the waving checkered flag first. It was a happy victory lane with a first time win for car owner Chritie Jeffers and after having last year off due to a back fracture Billy Norfleet got his first win as well. At the line it was Billy Norfleet, Jerald Harris, Brian Lawson, Tom Humphries, Satch Worley, Anthony Linkenhoker, Carl Simmonds, Chris Ware, Rick Bong, Charlie Ware and Ron Moyers. The Virginia Sprint Series takes off next week to get the cars ready for the 14th Annual RaceSaver IMCA Nationals at Fork Mountain Raceway in Bassett, Va. on Friday May 17th and the main event Satuday night May 18th. 　 　 Thank you for your support Jim Haines Virginia Sprint Series RaceSaver Sprint Series

Ballou blasts to BOSS win at Fremont; Dussel rebounds for 305 win; Valenti gets truck victory

By Brian Liskai

FREMONT, Ohio – Robert Ballou was skeptical when he got to Fremont Speedway Saturday for the Smith Family Foods/Mike Hensel Memorial Race. He had been struggling as of late and the track didn’t look like it would suit his driving style. But, the Rocklin, California native worked with his crew and the results showed.

Ballou passed six time USAC National Sprint Car Champion Levi Jones on lap 19 of the 33-lap, $3,300 to win Buckeye Outlaw Sprint Series (BOSS) season opener and drove to his first win at “The Track That Action Built.”

“That Jeff Walker’s race car with Levi Jones are two of the best guys around and if you can run them guys down you know you’ve got something. Jeff Walker is the best mechanic around and Levi has obviously shown it with six championships with the USAC National Sprint Car series. Last night we struggled and Ken Baldwin was going to hire someone else…he said we suck on slick tracks so I had to do something to show these guys. I give it my best and sometimes it isn’t enough,” said Ballou beside his Baldwin Brothers Racing/Fox Paving/Hinchman Uniforms/Butlerbuilt/Infinity Shocks/Kercher Engines/Indy Race Parts backed #5. “I have to thank Derek for sticking with me night in and night out…he does this for free.”

“This is for this family (the Mike Hensel family)…I’m sorry for their loss,” continued Ballou about his win in the first ever Mike Hensel Memorial Race run in memory of the former racer.

Bradner, Ohio’s Nate Dussel, who scored wins at Attica Raceway Park and Fremont Speedway a week ago, destroyed a car this past Friday at Attica. He and his brothers and dad worked all night to put a car together to come to Fremont and he rewarded them with his second win of the year in the Fremont Federal Credit Union 305 Sprints.

Dussel used a great move on a restart to get around early race leader Paul Weaver, and then battled with John Ivy in lapped traffic before claiming his 9th career Fremont win.

“On that restart I timed it up perfect so I could try and pull a slider on him (Weaver). I hope it wasn’t dirty cause that’s not how I race. And I knew John (Ivy) would be coming…he always is there. He gets to see the race track a lot during the night (Ivy races in the 305 sprints and dirt trucks),” said Dussel beside his Berrier Fabrication/Dussel Welding/Kylynn Mfg./Conrad Transport/ Kistler Racing Products backed #1.

“I’m pretty tired…I haven’t had to run on a curb all year…I’m pretty tired. I have to thank my brothers Craig and Mike and Bill Berrier…my dad and myself. We put in a lot of time. I can’t thank them guys enough. I destroy a race car and all they worry about is getting it back together for me,” added Dussel.

In another close race, Risingsun, Ohio’s Shawn Valenti battled with Ivy all 20 laps of the AAA Ohio Auto Club Dirt Trucks feature and nipped Ivy at the checkered by .08 seconds to score his sixth career win.

“I have to thank John Ivy for racing me clean. I was hoping I didn’t give that one away there at the end. I appreciate the way he raced me,” said Valenti beside his Gressman Powersports/Die Hard batteries backed #7b. “I’m just happy to get this one. I have to thank my wife for all the time we’ve spent on this thing. It was a last minute deal…I wouldn’t have thought three weeks into the season we’d be standing in the Engine Pro Victory Lane. This is still more fun than ever. I would race anything and I’m glad to be back at Fremont.”

In the 33-lap BOSS/MTS feature, Scotty Weir and Levi Jones would bring the 24-car field to the green. But, a multi-car pile-up in turn one involving Tony Beaber, Aaron Middaugh and John Watson would necessitate a complete restart.

Jones would grab the lead when the green reappeared over Weir, Gary Taylor, Steve Irwin and Ballou. The caution would fly after two laps for Tracy Hines who would retire to the pits. On the restart, Weir would pressure Jones for the lead with Irwin moving into third. The caution would come out again on lap 6 for defending BOSS champion Dustin Smith. And when the green flew, Jones and Weir pulled away slightly from Ballou with Taylor, Chase Stockton, Irwin and Matt Westfall giving chase.

Just as the leaders were ready to hit lapped traffic, Ballou would drive into second on lap 12. On lap 15, the caution flew for Dean Jacobs who clipped an infield tire and spun after having moved from his 16th starting spot to eighth. On the restart Jones and Ballou pulled away from Weir, Taylor and Stockton, who would make a fantastic move to drive into third on lap 17.

Action would grind to a half on lap 18 for a double flip involving Roger Shammo and Watson with both drivers escaping injury. On the restart Ballou drove to Jones’ outside and grabbed the lead. Ballou and Jones would rocket away from Stockton, Weir, Taylor, Westfall and Chris Andrews. Andrews was making his non-wing debut and had charged from 21st starting spot.

Ballou would enter lapped traffic with six laps to go, but Jones could not close. Ballou would pick his way through the back-markers while Jones now faced a challenge from Stockton. Ballou would drive to the checkers ahead of Jones, Stockton, Weir and Andrews.

“I used to be a live or die by the top guy but in the last year I built my own race car because my old car owner didn’t want to race. I went to every race track that we sucked at…every short track is where we struggled. We go the big tracks pretty much in my pocket. So we went to the tracks I wasn’t good at and beat it into the ground and finally started winning at those tracks. I figured it out that if you don’t run the bottom once and awhile it will cost you races,” said Ballou in the Engine Pro Victory Lane.

In the 25 lap Fremont Federal Credit Union 305 Sprint feature, rookie T.J. Michael and Paul Weaver would pace the field to the green, with Michael spinning in turn one to necessitate a complete restart as Jason Keckler now joined Weaver in the front row. On the restart Ryan French would get upside down in turn four, ending his night.

The third time was the charm as Weaver bolted into he lead over Keckler, Jordan Ryan, Jimmy Colvin, Dussel, Bobby Clark and John Ivy. Weaver would hit lapped traffic on the fifth circuit as Ryan drove into second. Weaver continued to lead as Ryan began to close with Keckler now racing hard with Dussel and Ivy for third. Dussel would grab third on lap 11 as the caution flew for Ryan who coasted around turns three and four.

The restart running order was Weaver, Dussel, Keckler, Ivy, Clark and Colvin. When the green reappeared, Dussel would execute a perfect slider for the lead exiting turn four. Ivy would drive under Weaver for second on lap 16 and slowly started to close on Dussel. Clark would take third on lap 19 as the leaders raced into heavy lapped traffic that was racing side by side in front of them.

Ivy closed to Dussel’s rear bumper with five laps to go when Dussel, while trying to navigate through lapped cars, jumped the cushion in turn two. Dussel and Ivy raced side by side down the back stretch with three laps to go with Clark, Weaver, Alvin Roepke and Keckler in pursuit. Dussel was able to make some great moves in traffic the remaining two laps and took the win over Ivy, Clark, Weaver and Keckler.

Ivy and Jimmy McGrath would bring the field to the green in the 20-lap AAA Ohio Auto Club Dirt Truck feature with Ivy taking the lead while third place starter Valenti drove into second. The caution flew on lap 2 for a Duffy Ruble spin. On the restart Valenti would continue to race inside Ivy and finally grabbed the lead by a bumper on lap four. Valenti and Ivy would race side by side while McGrath, his dad, Jim McGrath, Dustin Keegan, Daniel Roepke and Cory Ward.

Valenti pulled away slightly while Ivy had his hands full with McGrath Jr. with Keegan, Ward, Roepke, McGrath Sr. and Bob Dible in tow. With six laps to go, Ivy and McGrath Jr. had close don Valenti when the caution flew for a Jeff Ward spin. On the restart, Valenti and Ivy would race side by side for the lead with McGrath Jr., Ward and Roepke closing. As they raced to the checkers, Valenti and Ivy were door to door, with Valenti getting the win by less than a bumper. Ivy, Cory Ward, McGrath Jr. and Roepke would round out the top five.

Fremont Speedway will be back in action Saturday, May 11 for the Baumann Auto Group Night. The event is a point’s race for the coveted $10,000 championship for the Kistler Racing Products FAST (Fremont Attica Sprint Title) Series for the 410 sprints. It is also a point’s race for the JLH General Contractors 305 FAST Championship. The dirt trucks and sports compacts will also be in action.

Also, the 410 and 305 sprints will have one lap qualifications. Then, the fastest eight qualifiers who transfer to the A-main from their heats, will be matched up in special two-car, two-lap King of the Hill races until there is one champion who will get to pick inside or outside front row starting spot in the feature.

And, footballs autographed by the race drivers will be tossed into the stands, with special cash prizes awarded to the fans holding the footballs signed by the feature winners.

For more information go to www.fremontohspeedway.com

Fremont Speedway - 5/4/2013

Smith Foods / Mike Hensel Memorial Night

Fort Ball Pizza Palace 410 Sprints (40 Cars)

[#]-Starting Position

Heat 1 - (8 Laps - Top 4 finishers transfer to the A-feature)

1. 37-Dustin Smith[1] ; 2. 32-Chase Stockton[8] ; 3. 4M-Jamie Miller[2] ; 4. 9-Dean Jacobs[7] ; 5. 3J-Johnny Beaber[4] ; 6. 1J-Jeremy Shambaugh[5] ; 7. 14-Chad Wilson[6] ; 8. OO-Joe Irwin[3]

Heat 2 - (8 Laps - Top 4 finishers transfer to the A-feature)

1. 4H-Tracy Hines[2] ; 2. O-Steve Irwin[3] ; 3. 57B-Brandon Spithler[5] ; 4. 82-Miker Miller[8] ; 5. 16-Chris Andrews[7] ; 6. 10S-Roger Shammo[4] ; 7. 48-Mike Burkin[6] ; 8. 44-Tom Davies[1]

Heat 3 - (8 Laps - Top 4 finishers transfer to the A-feature)

1. 54-Matt Westfall[8] ; 2. 40-Gary Taylor[4] ; 3. 9X-Mike Brecht[1] ; 4. 3T-Tony Beaber[6] ; 5. 2-Mike Galajda[3] ; 6. 41F-Randy Fink[5] ; 7. 55-Matt Phillips[7] ; 8. 26-John Watson[2]

Heat 4 - (8 Laps - Top 4 finishers transfer to the A-feature)

1. 5-Robert Ballou[2] ; 2. 40X-Scotty Weir[6] ; 3. 91X-Aaron Middaugh[4] ; 4. 83-Adam Cruea[5] ; 5. 31-Chuck Wilson[1] ; 6. 82L-Nick Landon[8] ; 7. 35-Stuart Brubaker[3] ; 8. 24M-Addam Miller[7]

Heat 5 - Nitro Black Performance by Engine Pro (8 Laps - Top 4 finishers transfer to the A-feature)

1. 39-Levi Jones[3] ; 2. 41-Landon Simon[8] ; 3. 59J-Kirk Jefferies[2] ; 4. 10X-Dustin Stroup[6] ; 5. 4-Michael Fischesser[7] ; 6. 91-Mark Cassela[4] ; 7. 1M-Mike Moore[5] ; 8. J1-Mark Shultz[1]

B-Main #1 - Computer Man Inc. (10 Laps - Top 2 finishers transfer to the A-feature)

1. 3J-Johnny Beaber[1] ; 2. 10S-Roger Shammo[4] ; 3. 14-Chad Wilson[6] ; 4. 82L-Nick Landon[5] ; 5. 1M-Mike Moore[8] ; 6. 24M-Addam Miller[10] ; 7. 4-Michael Fischesser[3] ; 8. 55-Matt Phillips[7] ; 9. 44-Tom Davies[9] ; 10. 2-Mike Galajda[2]

B-Main #2 - Computer Man Inc. (12 Laps - Top 2 finishers transfer to the A-feature)

1. 16-Chris Andrews[1] ; 2. 26-John Watson[9] ; 3. 31-Chuck Wilson[2] ; 4. 48-Mike Burkin[6] ; 5. 41F-Randy Fink[4] ; 6. 91-Mark Cassela[5] ; 7. 1J-Jeremy Shambaugh[3] ; 8. OO-Joe Irwin[8] ; 9. J1-Mark Shultz[10] ; 10. 35-Stuart Brubaker[7]

A-Main - (30 Laps)

1. 5-Robert Ballou[6]; 2. 39-Levi Jones[2]; 3. 32-Chase Stockton[9]; 4. 40X-Scotty Weir[1]; 5. 16-Chris Andrews[22]; 6. 40-Gary Taylor[3]; 7. 54-Matt Westfall[7]; 8. 41-Landon Simon[10]; 9. 57B-Brandon Spithler[12]; 10. 4M-Jamie Miller[11]; 11. O-Steve Irwin[4]; 12. 10X-Dustin Stroup[20]; 13. 9-Dean Jacobs[16]; 14. 3T-Tony Beaber[18]; 15. 82-Miker Miller[17]; 16. 9X-Mike Brecht[13]; 17. 91X-Aaron Middaugh[14]; 18. 59J-Kirk Jefferies[15]; 19. 83-Adam Cruea[19]; 20. 26-John Watson[24]; 21. 10S-Roger Shammo[23]; 22. 37-Dustin Smith[8]; 23. 3J-Johnny Beaber[21]; 24. 4H-Tracy Hines[5]

Hard Charger: 16-Chris Andrews[+17]

Fremont Federal Credit Untion 305 Sprints (20 Cars)

[#]-Starting Position

Heat 1 - (8 Laps - Top 7 finishers transfer to the A-feature)

1. 5R-Jordan Ryan[4] ; 2. 1W-Paul Weaver[1] ; 3. 36-Seth Schneider[2] ; 4. 68G-Tyler Gunn[5] ; 5. 22M-Dan McCarron[3] ; 6. 10S-Roger Shammo[7] ; 7. 22D-Dan Hammond[6]

Heat 2 - (8 Laps - Top 7 finishers transfer to the A-feature)

1. 25-Jason Keckler[1] ; 2. 9-Jimmy Colvin[3] ; 3. 1-Nate Dussel[7] ; 4. 8M-T.J Michael[2] ; 5. OO-Alvin Roepke[5] ; 6. 6-Dustin Dinan[6] ; 7. 13D-Jeremy Duposki[4]

Heat 3 - (8 Laps - Top 7 finishers transfer to the A-feature)

1. 8I-John Ivy[4] ; 2. 4X-Bobby Clark[5] ; 3. 10-Josh Harrison[2] ; 4. 26-Ryan French[6] ; 5. 7P-Brandon Moore[1] ; 6. 34-Eric Duposki[3]

A-Main - (25 Laps)

1. 1-Nate Dussel[7]; 2. 8I-John Ivy[8]; 3. 4X-Bobby Clark[6]; 4. 1W-Paul Weaver[2]; 5. 25-Jason Keckler[3]; 6. OO-Alvin Roepke[14]; 7. 9-Jimmy Colvin[4]; 8. 6-Dustin Dinan[17]; 9. 36-Seth Schneider[10]; 10. 68G-Tyler Gunn[9]; 11. 10-Josh Harrison[11]; 12. 13D-Jeremy Duposki[20]; 13. 22M-Dan McCarron[13]; 14. 8M-T.J Michael[1]; 15. 22D-Dan Hammond[19]; 16. 7P-Brandon Moore[15]; 17. 5R-Jordan Ryan[5]; 18. 34-Eric Duposki[18]; 19. 26-Ryan French[12]

Hard Charger: 6-Dustin Dinan[+9]

AAA Auto Club Dirt Trucks (21 Trucks)

[#]-Starting Position

Heat 1 - (8 Laps - Top 7 finishers transfer to the A-feature)

1. OO-John Ivy[1] ; 2. D1-Dustin Keegan[7] ; 3. 17-Bob Dible[6] ; 4. 45-Brian Melnek[3] ; 5. 99X-Gene Potridge[5] ; 6. 18R-Duffy Rubel[2]

Heat 2 - (8 Laps - Top 7 finishers transfer to the A-feature)

1. 18W-Cory Ward[1] ; 2. 7B-Shawn Valenti[2] ; 3. 2-Matt Foos[4] ; 4. 5JR-Jimmy McGrath Jr.[7] ; 5. 18-Jeff Ward[5] ; 6. 95-Keith Sorg[3] ; 7. 36M-Cory McCaughey[6]

Heat 3 - (8 Laps - Top 7 finishers transfer to the A-feature)

1. 88-Dan Roepke Jr.[1] ; 2. 8KB-Kent Brewer[2] ; 3. 5-Jim McGrath[7] ; 4. 115-Ben Good[6] ; 5. O1-Art Ball[3] ; 6. 23M-Brad Mitten[4] ; 7. 37-Eric Devanna[5]

A-Main - (20 Laps)

1. 7B-Shawn Valenti[3]; 2. OO-John Ivy[1]; 3. 18W-Cory Ward[8]; 4. 5JR-Jimmy McGrath Jr.[2]; 5. 88-Dan Roepke Jr.[5]; 6. 5-Jim McGrath[6]; 7. D1-Dustin Keegan[4]; 8. 17-Bob Dible[12]; 9. 2-Matt Foos[7]; 10. 23M-Brad Mitten[18]; 11. 8KB-Kent Brewer[11]; 12. O1-Art Ball[15]; 13. 115-Ben Good[9]; 14. 95-Keith Sorg[17]; 15. 45-Brian Melnek[10]; 16. 36M-Cory McCaughey[19]; 17. 37-Eric Devanna[20]; 18. 18-Jeff Ward[14]; 19. 18R-Duffy Rubel[16]; 20. 99X-Gene Potridge[13]; 21. 72-Eric Potridge[21]

Hard Charger: 23M-Brad Mitten[+8]

©2013 - Results Provided by: Computer Man Inc. Fremont, OH

WARM NIGHT HOT RACING AT SKAGIT SPEEDWAY

 (Alger, WA) 5/4/13 by Kelly Hart

On easily the warmest day of the year ASA member track Skagit Speedway hosted its second race of the 2013 season. Main event winners were Brock Lemley in the 410 Sprints, Trey Stark in the 360 Sprints, Zach McCabe made it two straight to start the year in the Sportsman Sprints and Freddie Vela won the Outlaw Tuner main.

Starting off the night in time trials Travis Jacobson was fastest of the 410 Sprints with a 10.982 second lap around the 3/10th mile clay oval. For the 360 Sprints fast time was Danny Kirkpatrick in his 2013 debut with an 11.791 second lap.

In the 360 division heat race wins were picked up by Kenny Rutz and Derek Roberts. Trey Starks led the entire way in picking up his first 360 Sprint win of the season. Action was fast and furious everywhere you looked with Kenny Rutz and Brock Lemley were dicing in and out of lapped traffic with Rutz temporarily taking the second spot when he tangled with two slower lapped cars flipping down the back stretch. Lemley back to second where he would finish ahead of Randy Price, Tyler Anderson and Rod Perkins. Two amazing runs were seen in this race as Randy Price started from the back of the pack after flipping in his heat race and Mack Brown had to come from the back of the pack after mechanical woes while starting up front.

Zach McCabe won his second straight Sportsman Sprint main event and stretch out his early season point lead. McCabe paced the field and was only challenged on the two restarts by Colton Heath who was substituting for Cory Swatzina. A curious event took place on the third lap. On the back stretch three cars were collected while on the front stretch rookie racer Joshua Griffiths was flipping on the front stretch. None of the 4 cars was able to continue. In the heat races the winners were Heath and William Rude.

The 410 Sprint car heat races were won by Brock Lemley and Eric Fisher. In the 410 main Lemley paced the field for the entire race ahead of Travis Jacobson and Jonathan Jorgenson with his best ever finish in a 410 of third place. Kevin Smith brought out the only yellow of the event shredding a wheel on the 14th lap.

For defending champion Freddie Vela it was a total domination of the Outlaw Tuner main pulling away for his first win of the season. Podium finishes were for Rick Young in second and Matt Ploeg in third who banged and rubbed over the final two circuits for the most entertaining of runner-up finishes.

Skagit Speedway hosts the first race in a four race series, The Summer Thunder Series presented by SpeedMart. Also scheduled are the USAC Midgets and the Outlaw Tuners. Racing is at 7pm with spectator gates opening at 5:30pm.

RESULTS 410 Sprints Fast time: Travis Jacobson 10.982 Heat 1 Brock Lemley, Kevin Smith, Jonathan Jorgenson, Travis Jacobson Heat 2 Eric Fisher, Chad Hillier, Jason Bloodgood, Trey Starks Main Brock Lemley, Jacobson, Jorgenson, Starks, Hillier, Fisher, Smith, Bloodgood Lap leaders Brock Lemley 1-25 Hard charger Travis Jacobson +2 positions gained

360 Sprints Fast time Danny Kirkpatrick 11.791 Heat 1 Kenny Rutz, Mitch Olson, Liam Ryan, Mack Brown, Steven James Heat 2 Derek Roberts, Trey Starks, Rod Perkins, Brock Lemley, Bud Ashe Main Trey Starks, Lemley, Randy Price, Tyler Anderson, Perkins, Brown, James, Michael Bollinger, Zeth Custer, Ryan, Rutz, Ashe, Jeff Dunlap, Olson, Matt Jensen Lap leaders Trey Starks 1-25 Hard charger Tyler Anderson +11 positions gained

Sportsman Sprints Heat 1 William Rude, Zach McCabe, Tyler Fox, Ben Gunderson, Roger Oudman Heat 2 Colton Heath, James Bundy, Clayton Sibley, Steve Parker, Ashley Lewellen Main Zach McCabe, Heath, Parker, Bundy, Sibley, Gunderson, Fox, Lewellen, Adam Hinds, Greg Otis, Rude, Mike Murphy, Oudman, Curtis Clark, Wes Tyra, Joshua Griffiths, Dave Mead, Paul Burdick Lap leaders Zach McCabe 1-20 Hard charger Adam Hinds +8 positions gained

Outlaw Tuners Heat 1 Brandon Berg, Clint Meins, Howard Vos, Trevor Helms, Tina Thibert Heat 2 Matt Ploeg, Cliff Ballenger, Freddie Vela, Rick Young, Jon Gunderson Main Freddie Vela, Young, Ploeg, Meins, Ballenger, Becky Boudreau, Trevor Helms, Gunderson, Kayla Cameron, Jon Edwards, Thibert, Andy Dillon, Mark E Toth III, Tom Warner, Vos, Patrick Adams, BErg Lap leaders Freddie Vela 1-20 Hard charger Becky Boudreau +8 positions gained

Blair Bests SOD / NRA Challenge Field at I-96 Speedway

Lake Odessa, MI – (May 4, 2013) – Ron Blair used multiple restarts to his advantage to win Saturday night’s Engine Pro Sprints on Dirt presented by ARP event co-sanctioned with the K&L Ready Mix National Racing Alliance. The box score shows Blair leading every lap from the front row, but had to hold off multiple challenges from Ryan Ruhl on the way to winning the feature.

“The car was great in clean air, and I knew if we were out by ourselves we were good,” said Blair. “I couldn’t get the car to maneuver in the lapped traffic, and I saw Ryan (Ruhl) underneath me. (Ruhl) ran a great race.”

Blair and Andy Teunessen started on the front row for the 25-lap feature event. Blair took the lead at the start with Ruhl moving into second around Teunessen. Behind them Dustin Daggett moved up from eighth starting spot after a slide job on Brett Mann to take the fifth spot. Kyle Sauder followed Daggett by Mann two laps later.

Up front Ruhl caught Blair and kept looking on the bottom for the lead through turns three and four. After multiple attempts Ruhl got a run into turns one and two and took the lead, but before the duo crossed the finish line Todd Heureman flipped in turn four. Heureman exited the car under his own power.

Blair retained the lead for the restart with Ruhl and Teunessen behind him. Daggett moved around Tuenessen on the restart as the top three cars pulled away from the rest of the field. Behind them Sauder and Tim Allison, who moved up to fifth, began to run down the top three.

As the lead trio began to encounter slower traffic, Shawn Dancer spun and hit a light pole in the infield to bring out the caution flag. Dancer’s car was pushed back into the pit area and remarkably repairs made for him to join the restart.

On the restart Sauder dove inside of Dustin Daggett in turn two and took over the third spot. Shortly after Daggett slowed with a flat left rear tire to bring out the caution flag in turn three, and J.R. Stewart also slid off the backstretch, and also has a flat right rear tire. Both drivers were able to restart.

Blair was able to pull away on the restart with Ruhl catching him as the laps wore on. On lap 20 Ruhl mad another challenge for the lead, but Joe Geibe slid off the race track to bring out the caution flag.

During the final restart Blair pulled away and opened up enough of an advantage to hold Ruhl at bay. Mann made a last ditch effort to race around the top and get up to the final podium position. Sauder and Gregg Dalman rounded out the top five.

In hot laps Mann tagged an inside marker tire and turned over in turn two. Mann made repairs and went on to win the first heat race. In heat race #3 D.J. Lamance slammed the wall in turn four and turned over hard. Lamance was uninjured.

Engine Pro Sprints on Dirt presented by ARP K&L Ready Mix National Racing Alliance Sprint Invaders I-96 Speedway – Lake Odessa, MI Saturday May 4, 2013 SOD / NRA Challenge Event

Heat Races (Top 16 in passing points transferred to the A-Main)

Hoosier Racing Tire Heat Race #1 (8 Laps): 1. 19 – Brett Mann, 2. 7 – Darren Long, 3. 49t - Gregg Dalman, 4. 17 – Jared Horstman, 5. 18 – Todd Heureman, 6. 27 – Beau Stewart, 7. 8 – Tim Champlin, 9. 22T – Tank Brakenberry, 10. 2t - Ralph Brakenberry.

All Star Performance / Comp Cams Heat Race #2 (8 Laps): Heat 2 Finish: . 1. 10s – Jay Steinbach, 2. 23 – Joe Geibe, 3. 22d – Dennis Yoakam, 4. 49 – Shawn Dancer, 5. 10J – Chris Jones, 6. 46 – Robert Huisken, 7. 21 – Kirk Cheney, 8. 18 - D.J. Lamance. DNS: D.Bonstrum.

Speed Pro Heat Race #3 (8 Laps): 1. 27r -Ruhl, Blair, 2. 2M - Daggett, 3. 6 - J.R. Stewart, 4. 23 – Devon Dobbie, 5. 77 – Keith Love, 6. 6 – Nate Bostrum, 7. 16c – Greg Wheeler. 7. 6 - Nate Bostrum , 8. 16c - Greg Wheeler.

ARP Fastners Heat Race #4 (8 Laps): 1. 31 - Andy Teunessen, 2. 20B – Butch Schroeder, 3. 11 – Tim Allison, 4. 2 –Kyle Sauder, 5. 20A – Andy Chehowski, 6. 50B – Mike Baker, 7. 3w – Ryan Grubaugh, 8. 4 – Eric Smith.

Engine Pro B-Main #1 (10 Laps): 1. 27 - Beau Stewart, 2. 3w - Ryan Grubaugh, 3. 20A - Andy Chehowski, 4. 8 - Tim Champlin, 5. 10J - Chris Jones, 7. 22t - Tank Brakenberry, 8. 50 B - Mike Baker. DNS: 2t - R.Brakenberry, 36 - D.Bostrum (First two finishers transferred to the “A” Feature)

Engine Pro B-Main #2 (10 Laps): 1. 18 – Todd Heureman, 2. 23 – Devon Dobbie, 3. 77 – Keith Love, 4. 46 – Robert Huisken, 5. 16c – Greg Wheeler, 7. 21 – Kirk Cheney, 8. 4 – Eric Smith. DNS: 18 – D.J. Lamance. (First two finishers transferred to the A-Main)

Nitro Black Dash (4 Laps): 1. 17 – Jared Horstman, 2. 2 – Kyle Sauder, 3. 11 – Tim Allison, 4. 49 – Shawn Dancer. (Determined starting positions 9-12 in the A-Main)

Engine Pro / ARP A-Main (25 Laps): 1. 35 – Ron Blair, 2. 16 – Ryan Ruhl, 3. 19 – Brett Mann, 4. 2 – Kyle Sauder, 5. 49t – Gregg Dalman, 6. 11 – Tim Allison, 7. 17 – Jared Horstman, 8. 22d – Dennis Yoakam, 9. 7 – Darren Long, 10. 20B – Butch Schroeder, 11. 2m – Dustin Daggett, 12. 49 - Shawn Dancer, 13. 27 – Beau Stewart, 14. 6s – J.R. Stewart, 15. 3w – Ryan Grubuagh, 16. 10s – Jay Steinbach, 17. 31 – Andy Teunessen, 18. 23 – Devon Dobbie, 19. 23G – Joe Geibe , 20. Todd Heuerman.

Lap Leaders: Blair 1-25

WELCOME BACK! PITTMAN AND HENRY END FOUR YEAR DROUGHT AT ELDORA

Pittman Captures World of Outlaws STP Sprint Car Finale; Henry Prevails Over UMP Modifieds

ROSSBURG, OH (May 4) – Daryn Pittman (World of Outlaws STP Sprint Car Series) and Jon Henry (UMP DIRTcar Modifieds) both returned to the Victory Lane stage at Eldora Speedway on Saturday night, putting an end to winless streaks in their respective divisions that carry back to 2008.

Pittman, who started seventh in the WoO main event, turned in his race car for a rocket ship when he blasted off during a restart. Pittman shot past race leader Brian Brown, who had paced the field for the first 22 laps, to lead the final eight and capture the 30-lap feature. Brown finished second for his highest career Eldora finish, topping a fifth place run last year.

“We just had great restarts all night,” said Pittman following his third career WoO victory at Eldora and the first since winning the Kings Royal on July 12, 2008. “(Friday) night my restarts were pathetic. We rebounded and that’s what won us the race.”

A caution with 22 laps complete put Brown and Donny Schatz on the front row for the double-file restart. Pittman rocketed past them both and led by 1.6 seconds just two laps later. The win salvaged a strong effort for the current WoO point leader following Friday night’s 13th place finish that kicked off the doubleheader weekend at Eldora.

“We were terrible (Friday) night. I tell you what, for us to come back tonight as bad as were (Friday night), this is probably one of the toughest race tracks to race at,” Pittman said. “Brown, hats off to him because he doesn’t come here very often.”

Brown was unable to mount a challenge after that restart and finished 1.9 seconds behind Pittman at the checkered flag.

“I just didn’t get it done on that last restart and it ended up costing us,” Brown said. “Nothing to hang our head about. … It was my job as a leader to get going and I didn’t get going like I should.”

Brown fought to keep the lead on lap 13, this time with a WoO official; when Brown stopped on the front stretch during a yellow-light caution as the rest of the 24-car field continued at caution speed. Brown said he needed to make an adjustment to his safety belts and was granted his first-place spot back.

“My belts had been undone since about the fourth or fifth lap. That’s probably not too smart running Eldora with your belts undone,” Brown said. “When that yellow came out I thought it was a good opportunity to hook them back up. … Congrats to Daryn and his team. He’s got a great team and they deserve to win. If you’re going to win these Outlaws shows you better put 30 good laps together.”

Schatz, Jac Haudenschild and Joey Saldana rounded out the top five.

Track owner and three-time NASCAR Sprint Cup champion Tony Stewart again made the 1,200-mile round-trip journey from Talladega, Ala., to race with the Outlaws. After mechanical problems forced him out of his heat race, Stewart won the Last Chance Showdown to qualify for the feature. He started 11th and finished 17th.

In the Modified feature, Ada’s Henry started on the outside pole and vaulted past inside pole sitter Brandon Vaughan of Spencerville. Henry and Wapakoneta’s Jerry Bowersock recreated their duel from Limaland Motor Sports Park on Friday night when the two battled in that Modified feature. Henry edged out Bowersock for that win, too.

Bowersock appeared to take the lead with two laps left when Henry slowed on the front stretch, but got back on the gas in Turn 1. Henry said he thought a caution came out but realized it hadn’t when Bowersock shot past him. Fortunately for Henry a caution did come out before Bowersock could click off the lap. Without the completed lap the lead reverted back to Henry.

He kept it this time with a two-lap shootout despite another caution on the white flag lap. Bowersock tried to peek under Henry on the final turn but was too far behind to pull off a slide job.

The Modified win was the first for Henry at Eldora since winning two straight on June 4 and June 28 in 2008. It was his fifth Modified win overall at Eldora.

“It’s absolutely awesome to be back here in Victory Lane at Eldora,” Henry said. “I have to thank Miracle Motorsports and Dean and Jane for letting me wheel this race car. We’re having fun out here. I’m just blessed to be able to do this.”

Eldora Speedway returns to action when the TRAXXAS TORC Series hits the high banks for its first-ever appearance at Eldora Speedway on May 10-11. The off-road racing series is scheduled to run its PRO Buggy, PRO Light, PRO 2WD and PRO 4x4 divisions. Complete event and ticket purchase information for the TRAXXAS TORC Series, along with the other exciting race events on the 2013 Eldora calendar, is available on the track’s website www.EldoraSpeedway.com. Race fans and race teams can get behind-the-scenes access by following @EldoraSpeedway on Twitter, hitting ‘Like’ at Facebook.com/EldoraSpeedway and view video highlights at YouTube.com/EldoraSpeedwayInc. The new Eldora Speedway app for the iPhone, iPad and Android is now available for download via iTunes and Google Play.

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World of Outlaw Sprints

TIME TRIALS - 1. 71-Joey Saldana [13.185]; 2. 9-Daryn Pittman [13.187]; 3. 51-Paul Mcmahan [13.206]; 4. 21-Brian Brown [13.282]; 5. 14-Tony Stewart [13.329]; 6. 49-Brad Sweet [13.335]; 7. 4-Cody Darrah [13.345]; 8. 82-Lucas Wolfe [13.352]; 9. 15H-Sam Hafertepe Jr [13.367]; 10. 1-Sammy Swindell [13.388]; 11. 11-Steve Kinser [13.394]; 12. 63-Chad Kemenah [13.403]; 13. 15-Donny Schatz [13.405]; 14. 59-Jac Haudenschild [13.405]; 15. 83X-Tim Shaffer [13.407]; 16. 7-Craig Dollansky [13.413]; 17. 2-Dale Blaney [13.416]; 18. 6-David Gravel [13.449]; 19. 29-Kerry Madsen [13.488]; 20. 93-Sheldon Haudenschild [13.494]; 21. 7S-Jason Sides [13.590]; 22. 13-Jason Leffler [13.618]; 23. 83K-Tim Kaeding [13.620]; 24. 11K-Kraig Kinser [13.629]; 25. 28-Brian Paulus [13.635]; 26. 24-Terry Mccarl [13.640]; 27. W20-Greg Wilson [13.787]; 28. 24H-Bryan Sebetto [13.804]; 29. 17-Bill Balog [13.804]; 30. 66-Randy Hannagan [13.805]; 31. 99-Brady Bacon [13.835]; 32. 3B-Brad Greer [13.867]; 33. 9W-Brandon Wimmer [13.889]; 34. 7K-Chad Blonde [13.896];

HEAT 1 - 1. 15H-Sam Hafertepe Jr [2]; 2. 15-Donny Schatz [1]; 3. 71-Joey Saldana [4]; 4. 7S-Jason Sides [6]; 5. 2-Dale Blaney [5]; 6. 17-Bill Balog [8]; 7. 9W-Brandon Wimmer [9]; 8. 28-Brian Paulus [7]; 9. 14-Tony Stewart [DNF];

HEAT 2 - 1. 59-Jac Haudenschild [1]; 2. 49-Brad Sweet [3]; 3. 1-Sammy Swindell [2]; 4. 9-Daryn Pittman [4]; 5. 24-Terry Mccarl [7]; 6. 6-David Gravel [5]; 7. 7K-Chad Blonde [9]; 8. 66-Randy Hannagan [8]; 9. 13-Jason Leffler [6];

HEAT 3 - 1. 83X-Tim Shaffer [1]; 2. 51-Paul Mcmahan [4]; 3. 11-Steve Kinser [2]; 4. 4-Cody Darrah [3]; 5. 29-Kerry Madsen [5]; 6. 83K-Tim Kaeding [6]; 7. W20-Greg Wilson [7]; 8. 99-Brady Bacon [8];

HEAT 4 - 1. 63-Chad Kemenah [2]; 2. 21-Brian Brown [4]; 3. 7-Craig Dollansky [1]; 4. 82-Lucas Wolfe [3]; 5. 93-Sheldon Haudenschild [5]; 6. 11K-Kraig Kinser [6]; 7. 24H-Bryan Sebetto [7]; 8. 3B-Brad Greer [8];

DASH - 1. 21-Brian Brown [3]; 2. 49-Brad Sweet [2]; 3. 51-Paul Mcmahan [4]; 4. 15H-Sam Hafertepe Jr [1]; 5. 15-Donny Schatz [8]; 6. 71-Joey Saldana [6]; 7. 9-Daryn Pittman [5]; 8. 59-Jac Haudenschild [9]; 9. 63-Chad Kemenah [7]; 10. 83X-Tim Shaffer [10];

B-FEATURE - 1. 14-Tony Stewart [1]; 2. 6-David Gravel [2]; 3. 83K-Tim Kaeding [4]; 4. 28-Brian Paulus [6]; 5. 11K-Kraig Kinser [5]; 6. 24H-Bryan Sebetto [8]; 7. 7K-Chad Blonde [14]; 8. W20-Greg Wilson [7]; 9. 13-Jason Leffler [3]; 10. 99-Brady Bacon [11]; 11. 66-Randy Hannagan [10]; 12. 9W-Brandon Wimmer [13]; 13. 3B-Brad Greer [12]; 14. 17-Bill Balog [DNF];

A FEATURE - 1. 9-Daryn Pittman [7]; 2. 21-Brian Brown [1]; 3. 15-Donny Schatz [5]; 4. 59-Jac Haudenschild [8]; 5. 71-Joey Saldana [6]; 6. 51-Paul Mcmahan [3]; 7. 11-Steve Kinser [15]; 8. 63-Chad Kemenah [9]; 9. 4-Cody Darrah [12]; 10. 1-Sammy Swindell [14]; 11. 7-Craig Dollansky [16]; 12. 82-Lucas Wolfe [13]; 13. 7S-Jason Sides [21]; 14. 6-David Gravel [18]; 15. 24-Terry Mccarl [23]; 16. 83K-Tim Kaeding [22]; 17. 14-Tony Stewart [11]; 18. 11K-Kraig Kinser [24]; 19. 93-Sheldon Haudenschild [DNF]; 20. 83X-Tim Shaffer [DNF]; 21. 2-Dale Blaney [DNF]; 22. 49-Brad Sweet [DNF]; 23. 15H-Sam Hafertepe Jr [DNF]; 24. 29-Kerry Madsen [DNF];

AUSTRALIAN KERRY MADSEN FINALLY BREAKS INTO ELDORA’S HALLOWED VICTORY LANE

MADSEN CLAIMS WORLD OF OUTLAWS STP SPRINT CAR WIN, WHILE CRAIG MAKES IT #2 FOR STOCK CARS

ROSSBURG, OH (May 3) – While World of Outlaws STP Sprint Car Series hotfoot Kerry Madsen has finally reached Eldora Speedway’s coveted Victory Lane stage, Stock Car driver Barney Craig doesn’t want to leave it.

Madsen slipped past Craig Dollansky with 17 laps to go in Friday night’s 30-lap feature; then maneuvered through lapped traffic to score his first career victory at the famed .500-mile speed plant. As for Craig, he grabbed the stock car lead with three laps complete in the caution-free 15-lapper to score his second victory in as many races this season.

As for Madsen, he’s glad to finally enjoy the view and soak in the cheers from the fans in the grandstands. The driver of the Keneric Racing No. 29 has finished runner-up in Eldora’s premier Sprint Car race, the Kings Royal, in 2010 and again in 2012.

“I’m just relieved to win. I just wanted so bad to win here so to get one is great,” Madsen said. “It’s a special place for us.”

Brad Sweet started on the pole and jumped out to a commanding 1.1-second lead six laps into the race. But that dominance ended when he pitted two laps later with a broken spark plug that shut down his engine. Craig Dollansky inherited the lead at that point, with Paul McMahan and Madsen in pursuit.

A couple of event slow downs, including a turn-three flip by Madsen’s brother, Ian, kept Madsen in the hunt.

He was able to jump in front with 13 laps remaining, then had to hold off the field with two cautions with 10 laps to go. A final single-file restart with six laps to go helped Madsen stretch his lead to 2.7 seconds. As he was weaving through lapped traffic, Dollansky moved closer, but fell short by 1.7 seconds.

“Just run consistent laps, bring it on,” Madsen said of what was going through his mind as he clicked off the late laps. “I knew lapped traffic was going to come so pay attention to the traffic. We’ve been so good here I figured we’d get one.”

Dollansky, McMahan, Donny Schatz and Jac Haudenschild rounded out the top five.

McMahan topped the two-lap qualifying session by turning the fastest lap around the .500-mile clay oval in 13.145 seconds (averaging 136.934 mph). Thirty nine cars participated in qualifying, including track owner and three-time NASCAR Sprint Cup champion Tony Stewart. Stewart, who traveled 1,200-miles roundtrip from his NASCAR duties in Talladega, Ala., qualified 24th out of 39 cars with a best lap of 13.504 seconds.

Stewart finished 16th after starting 23rd in the feature.

In the stock car main event, Craig had to work hard for his second feature win of the season. First it was an electrical problem that caused him concern after hot laps. Then it was Shawn Phillippi putting on the heat.

Phillippi led the first three laps, but Craig was closing the gap. The 2012 points champion found a line around Phillipi in Turns 1-2 and clicked off the final 11 laps in front of the 18-car field. Phillipi then found himself locked in a door-to-door battle with Paul Pardo for second. Phillippi; meanwhile, fell off the pace and directed his car into the pits to finish 14th.

Pardo continued to reel in Craig, but ran into trouble attempting to go low on a lapped car with five laps remaining. Pardo quickly made up the lost ground and took a peek underneath Craig in Turns 3-4 but didn’t have the momentum for the slide job. Pardo appeared to bobble in Turns 1-2 on the last lap giving Craig enough cushion to pull away for another trip to Eldora’s stage.

“In the heat race we had an electrical problem. It started poppin’ and carryin’ on and we didn’t think we could find it,” Craig said. “The guys jumped on the car, found it and made us super fast.”

Eldora Speedway returns to action as the World of Outlaws STP SprintCars return Saturday for another full doubleheader show with the UMP DIRTcar Modifieds . Complete event and ticket purchase information for the World of Outlaws, along with the other exciting race events on the 2013 Eldora calendar, is available on the track’s website www.EldoraSpeedway.com. Race fans and race teams can get behind-the-scenes access by following @EldoraSpeedway on Twitter, hitting ‘Like’ at Facebook.com/EldoraSpeedway and view video highlights at YouTube.com/EldoraSpeedwayInc. The new Eldora Speedway app for the iPhone, iPad and Android is now available for download via iTunes and Google Play.

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World of Outlaw Sprints

TIME TRIALS - 1. 51-Paul Mcmahan [13.145]; 2. 71-Joey Saldana [13.186]; 3. 29-Kerry Madsen [13.201]; 4. 21-Brian Brown [13.230]; 5. 6-David Gravel [13.273]; 6. 82-Lucas Wolfe [13.277]; 7. 18-Ian Madsen [13.295]; 8. 59-Jac Haudenschild [13.310]; 9. 7-Craig Dollansky [13.324]; 10. 1K-Kyle Larson [13.329]; 11. 49-Brad Sweet [13.332]; 12. 15H-Sam Hafertepe Jr [13.338]; 13. 2-Dale Blaney [13.363]; 14. 83K-Tim Kaeding [13.371]; 15. 83X-Tim Shaffer [13.382]; 16. 63-Chad Kemenah [13.392]; 17. 9-Daryn Pittman [13.396]; 18. W20-Greg Wilson [13.399]; 19. 93-Sheldon Haudenschild [13.406]; 20. 96-Bronson Maeschen [13.412]; 21. 4-Cody Darrah [13.453]; 22. 24-Terry Mccarl [13.499]; 23. 7S-Jason Sides [13.501]; 24. 14-Tony Stewart [13.504]; 25. 24H-Bryan Sebetto [13.506]; 26. 15-Donny Schatz [13.528]; 27. 11K-Kraig Kinser [13.539]; 28. 99-Brady Bacon [13.563]; 29. 66-Randy Hannagan [13.567]; 30. 17-Bill Balog [13.570]; 31. 11-Steve Kinser [13.604]; 32. 1-Sammy Swindell [13.625]; 33. 97-Phil Gressman [13.693]; 34. 9W-Brandon Wimmer [13.699]; 35. 7K-Chad Blonde [13.705]; 36. 22-Cole Duncan [13.715]; 37. 28-Brian Paulus [13.723]; 38. 13-Jason Leffler [13.729]; 39. 2MH-Dallas Hewitt [13.837];

HEAT 1 - 1. 7-Craig Dollansky [2]; 2. 51-Paul Mcmahan [4]; 3. 6-David Gravel [3]; 4. 4-Cody Darrah [6]; 5. 9-Daryn Pittman [5]; 6. 24H-Bryan Sebetto [7]; 7. 28-Brian Paulus [10]; 8. 2-Dale Blaney [DNF]; 9. 97-Phil Gressman [DNF]; 10. 66-Randy Hannagan [DNF];

HEAT 2 - 1. 71-Joey Saldana [4]; 2. 83K-Tim Kaeding [1]; 3. 82-Lucas Wolfe [3]; 4. 1K-Kyle Larson [2]; 5. W20-Greg Wilson [5]; 6. 15-Donny Schatz [7]; 7. 24-Terry Mccarl [6]; 8. 9W-Brandon Wimmer [9]; 9. 17-Bill Balog [8]; 10. 13-Jason Leffler [DNF];

HEAT 3 - 1. 83X-Tim Shaffer [1]; 2. 49-Brad Sweet [2]; 3. 18-Ian Madsen [3]; 4. 29-Kerry Madsen [4]; 5. 7S-Jason Sides [6]; 6. 93-Sheldon Haudenschild [5]; 7. 11K-Kraig Kinser [7]; 8. 11-Steve Kinser [8]; 9. 7K-Chad Blonde [9]; 10. 2MH-Dallas Hewitt [10];

HEAT 4 - 1. 15H-Sam Hafertepe Jr [2]; 2. 21-Brian Brown [4]; 3. 63-Chad Kemenah [1]; 4. 59-Jac Haudenschild [3]; 5. 14-Tony Stewart [6]; 6. 99-Brady Bacon [7]; 7. 96-Bronson Maeschen [5]; 8. 22-Cole Duncan [9]; 9. 1-Sammy Swindell [DNF];

DASH - 1. 49-Brad Sweet [2]; 2. 15H-Sam Hafertepe Jr [1]; 3. 7-Craig Dollansky [3]; 4. 21-Brian Brown [5]; 5. 51-Paul Mcmahan [8]; 6. 29-Kerry Madsen [6]; 7. 71-Joey Saldana [7]; 8. 6-David Gravel [4]; 9. 83X-Tim Shaffer [10]; 10. 83K-Tim Kaeding [DNF];

B-FEATURE - 1. 2-Dale Blaney [1]; 2. 93-Sheldon Haudenschild [2]; 3. 24-Terry Mccarl [4]; 4. 15-Donny Schatz [6]; 5. 99-Brady Bacon [8]; 6. 11-Steve Kinser [11]; 7. 11K-Kraig Kinser [7]; 8. 9W-Brandon Wimmer [14]; 9. 24H-Bryan Sebetto [5]; 10. 28-Brian Paulus [17]; 11. 7K-Chad Blonde [15]; 12. 17-Bill Balog [10]; 13. 13-Jason Leffler [18]; 14. 2MH-Dallas Hewitt [DNF]; 15. 96-Bronson Maeschen [DNF]; 16. 66-Randy Hannagan [DNF]; 17. 22-Cole Duncan [DNF]; 18. 1-Sammy Swindell [DNS]; 19. 97-Phil Gressman [DNS];

A FEATURE - 1. 29-Kerry Madsen [6]; 2. 7-Craig Dollansky [3]; 3. 51-Paul Mcmahan [5]; 4. 15-Donny Schatz [24]; 5. 59-Jac Haudenschild [13]; 6. 21-Brian Brown [4]; 7. 6-David Gravel [8]; 8. 82-Lucas Wolfe [11]; 9. 83X-Tim Shaffer [9]; 10. 1K-Kyle Larson [14]; 11. 63-Chad Kemenah [16]; 12. 2-Dale Blaney [15]; 13. 9-Daryn Pittman [17]; 14. 11-Steve Kinser [26]; 15. 4-Cody Darrah [20]; 16. 14-Tony Stewart [23]; 17. 24-Terry Mccarl [21]; 18. 7S-Jason Sides [22]; 19. 93-Sheldon Haudenschild [DNF]; 20. 1-Sammy Swindell [DNF]; 21. 71-Joey Saldana [DNF]; 22. 15H-Sam Hafertepe Jr [DNF]; 23. 18-Ian Madsen [DNF]; 24. W20-Greg Wilson [DNF]; 25. 83K-Tim Kaeding [DNF]; 26. 49-Brad Sweet [DNF];

MUMAW, CONLEY, HOLBROOK, GARDNER, SHAW & STAFFORD SNARE CHECKERS AT NAPA WCS

Friday, May 3, 2013 Orrville, Ohio By Mike Swanger

Warmer temps and tightly contested races had the crowd on their feet most of the night at NAPA Wayne County Speedway on Pepsi night. Wooster's Danny Mumaw drew the #1 pill to start on the pole of the Fisher Performance Sprint feature with last season's track champion, Andrew Palker right beside. At the drop of the green flag, Mumaw took the point as a lap two caution for third running Josh Davis slowed the action. On the restart, Mumaw set sail as Palker had to deal with Danny Smith for second as Dean Jacobs and Caleb Helms battled for fourth with last weeks winner, Kory Crabtree on their bumpers. Smith moved into second on lap 10 and had a straightaway gap to catch up to Mumaw's Finishline Autobody, Hitchcock Excavating and Coblentz Trucking #16. Mumaw would get slowed up by some slower cars and allowed Smith to close the gap. Jacobs powered past Palker with eight laps to go with Helms still in fifth. Chris Smith spun with two laps to go to bunch the field up but Mumaw darted away from Danny Smith to score his first win of the season as Jacobs, Palker and Helms filled out the top five. Jacobs was the Dzugan Fire & Rescue quick timer as he and Helms won the Saldana Racing Products heats. Brad Malcuit and Wellsburg WVa's Corey Conley drew front row for the Lias Tire Late Model main with Conley taking control of the race right away. The Ballato's Towing, Wheeling Auto Body and Poske's Performance #14 would lead all the way in the caution filled race. Charlie Duncan started fourth but slipped off the back side of the backstretch to drop back to eighth as last years champ, Shane McLoughlin, Rick Bond, Ryan Markham and George Lee were changing positions every lap. Eyes were on 18th starting JR Gentry, who had to change cars for the feature and start last and in three laps had moved up ten spots and was moving up fast. Duncan had recovered from his early slip and at the ten lap mark, had moved into second and closing on Conley with Malcuit, McLoughlin and Markham in the top five with Bond and Lee close behind. Using the highside, Gentry was still picking his way through the pack and moved to third on lap 15 when the caution flew. Although everything looked good with the #240, Duncan took his ride pitside at that time and would put Gentry into second and he would pursue Conley. Gentry's run came to screeching halt on lap 23 when he went too high into turn three and slammed into the guardrail at the end of the straightaway, bringing out the red flag, ending his night but was ok. On the last restart, Markham, who had just passed Malcuit, could not make a run at Conley as Lee moved by Malcuit on the white flag lap to claim third as Bond took fifth. Lee and Duncan topped the Summit Racing Equipment heats as Lee was also the Dzugan Fire & Rescue fast qualifier. Newark's Larry Holbrook took the lead on lap four from last week's winner, Nathan Loney and then put the One on One Fitness, RCD Sales and Xtreme Chassis #L19 into victory lane of the NAPA Auto Parts Modified main. Chris Basich moved by Loney with five laps to finish second for the scond week in a row while 8th starting Mark Gardiner used the high side to take third from Loney the next circuit with Jeff Votaw grabbing fifth. Loney picked up the Dzugan Fire & Rescue fast qualifier money as Basich won the VP Racing Fuel Heat win. Numerous cautions filled the Thrifty Muffler Super Stock feature but it was action packed as Miamisburg's Brandon Gardner would fend off early challenges from last weeks winner, Kyle Moore and a late charge by Bob Daugherty. Moore would spin himself on lap 8 to go to the tail and Daugherty would get charged for hitting and spinning Gardner on a restart on the next to last lap and exited the track at that point. The Schaeffer Oil, Rowtec, and GLR #27g of Gardner kept last years track champion, Brandon Craver, at bay on the last lap for the win as Moore recovered to take third with Shawn Cains and Jeremy Lynch filling out the top five. Moore won the Dzugan Fire & Rescue quick timer money as he and Daugherty won the Summit Racing Equipment heats. Jason Shaw and his Finishline Motors #1 held off early runs by Brad and Doug Hensel and then sped away to post the WQKT Mini Stock win. The Hensel's would run side by side most of the race with Brad taking second and Doug third. Mitch Reichard held off Lester Berry for fourth place. Brad Hensel scored the heat win. Tanner McLoughlin looked like he was going to win his second Mini Wedge feature but spun out on the last lap that allowed Zoe Stafford to take over the lead and she would hang for her first win aboard the Coshocton based, Flint Run Valley Farms #31. Logan Duncan, Billy Dawson, Danny Selway and McLoughlin, the heat winner, filled out the top five. Next Friday night will be a Mother's Day Special with all the divisions in action beginning at 7:45 pm. Check out the website at http://www.waynecountyspeedway.com/ for all the latest at the track.

NAPA AUTO PARTS WAYNE COUNTY SPEEDWAY RESULTS Friday, May 3, 2013 FISHER PERFORMANCE SPRINTS Dzugan Fire & Rescue Fast Qualifier Dean Jacobs 15.056 Saldana Racing Products Heat 1 Jacobs, Danny Mumaw, Kory Crabtree, Josh Davis, Jason Dolick, Nick Patterson, Pete Grove, Chris Smith, David Smith, Butch Beasley Saldana Racing Products Heat 2 Caleb Helms, Danny Smith, Andrew Palker, Bob Lime, Jordan Harble, Wes McGlumphy, Jimmy Pooler, Shawn Hubler, Mitch Harble Feature Mumaw, Da Smith, Jacobs, Palker, Helms, Crabtree, Davis, Lime, McGlumphy, Hubler, Grove, Patterson, Dolick, C. Smith, Pooler, Beasley, J. Harble, M. Harble, Dv. Smith dns

LIAS TIRES LATE MODELS Dzugan Fire & Rescue Fast Qualifier George Lee 17.553 Summit Racing Equipment Heat 1 Lee, Shane McLoughlin, Brad Malcuit, JR Gentry, Allan Baker, Blaine Aber, Steve White, Jeff Wages, Chester Elliott Summit Racing Equipment Heat 2 Charlie Duncan, Corey Conley, Rick Bond, Ryan Markham, Larry Bellman, Brandon Gardner, Justin Patterson, Josh Miller, Jerry Aber Feature Conley, Markham, Lee, Malcuit, Bond, McLoughlin, Baker, Gardner, B. Aber, J. Aber, Gentry, Bellman, White, Wages, Miller, Duncan, Elliott, Patterson

NAPA AUTO PARTS MODIFIEDS Dzugan Fire & Rescue Fast Qualifier Nathan Loney 19.211 VP Racing Fuel Heat 1 Chris Basich, Loney, Holbrook, Jim Nicely, Eric Singhaus, Tim Arnold, Jeff Votaw, Mark Gardiner, Pauly Hess Feature Holbrook, Basich, Gardiner, Loney, Votaw, Singhaus, Arnold, Hess, Nicely

THRIFTY MUFFLER SUPER STOCKS Dzugan Fire & Rescue Fast Qualifier Kyle Moore 20.363 Summit Racing Equipment Heat 1 Moore, Brandon Gardner, Brandon Craver, Chase Alexander, Tyler Nicely, Todd Gallion, Cliff Staley, Chaz O'Dell, Troy Anderson Summit Racing Equipment Heat 2 Bob Daugherty, Jeremy Lynch, Shawn Cains, Chris Gibbs, Mitch Caskey, Kelly Kaufman, Brad Eagle, Jon Preston, Chuck Issac dns Feature Gardner, Craver, Moore, Cains, Lynch, Alexander, Whitten, O'Dell, Gallion, Nicely, Gibbs, Eagle, Staley, Daugherty, Kaufman, Caskey, Preston, Anderson, Issac

WQKT MINI STOCKS Heat 1 Brad Hensel, Jason Shaw, Doug Hensel, Mitch Reichard, Jeff Barker, Lester Berry, Jeff Edwards, Randy Gibson, Ron Cogan, Adam Kern, Mitch Ling Feature Shaw, B. Hensel, D. Hensel, Reichard, Berry, Barker, Edwards, Kern, Gibson, Cogan, Ling dns

MINI WEDGES Heat 1 Tanner McLoughlin, Zoe Stafford, Danny Selway, Logan Duncan, Billy Dawson, Matthew Moore Feature Stafford, Duncan, Dawson, Selway, McLoughlin, Moore

SANDERS CLAIMS OCEAN SPRINTS VICTORY AFTER GOLOBIC SPINS

WATSONVILLE, CALIFORNIA (May 4, 2013) - After going winless despite dominating all three Ocean Sprints presented by Taco Bravo features this season, Watsonville's Justin Sanders took advantage of Shane Golobic's misfortune to take a well-deserved win in round four on Friday night. Sanders led the final seven laps of the 30 lap contest at John Prentice's Ocean Speedway Watsonville, taking a narrow victory over Tommy Tarlton.

Sanders had led 70 of the first 90 laps of competition heading into Friday's feature event in Clayton Snow's #7 entry.

Fremont's Golobic, the 2012 Ocean Sprints champion, scored the Ray Scheidt's Electric Fast Time Award and drew a zero invert to start the feature from the pole. Golobic led the 22 car field to green and led throughout the opening 19 lap green flag run.

Sanders and Tarlton worked past outside pole sitter Bud Kaeding on lap three to take second and third respectively. As the leaders made their way into lapped traffic, Tarlton spun in turn three but kept rolling and continued on from seventh.

The caution came out on lap 19 for Morgan Hill's Nicholas Ringo stalled in turn four, and by that point Golobic had lapped up to eighth place and Tarlton had raced back to fifth.

Golobic restarted with four lapped cars between himself and Sanders. Tarlton used some power moves to move past both points leader Brad Furr and Kaeding to get back into third position.

In just four short laps, Golobic stretched his lead out to a half lap advantage over Sanders. The race unraveled for Golobic in an instant, when he spun while negotiating lapped traffic. Golobic was able to get restarted but the caution handed the lead to Sanders.

With seven laps remaining, Tarlton had to move past several lapped cars to get clear track against Sanders. By lap 26, Tarlton was clear and on the charge. Sanders encountered a batch of traffic with two laps to go, allowing Tarlton to close down on his tail tank.

Coming to the finish, Sanders slipped up the race track and Tarlton dove underneath. Sanders held on for the crowd-pleasing, narrow .136 second victory. Kaeding finished third ahead of Furr and Tarlton's nephew Carson Macedo of Lemoore. Golobic was only able to work his way back to eighth at the line.

"It's too bad for Shane. I mean he was so fast," Sanders said. "But I guess you don't always have to be the fastest car to win as I have figured that out this year. I wouldn't have this if it wasn't for (my car owner Clayton Snow)."

Heat races were won by Hanford's DJ Netto, Macedo, and Tarlton. Riverdale's Landon Hurst won the semi. Salinas' Jeremy Chisum drove from 15th to seventh to win the DDNi Hard Charger.

The Ocean Sprints presented by Taco Bravo return this Friday night, May 10th for the fifth race of their 2013 campaign.

For more information on the Ocean Sprints log onto http://www.oceansprints.com and for more on the Ocean Speedway visit http://www.oceanspeedway.com

Ocean Speedway would like to thank Taco Bravo, Digital Delivery Networks, Nobel Construction, Get Som Sports, Ray Scheidt's Electric, Hoosier Tires West, and Kaeding Performance for their support.

May 3, 2013 Ocean Sprints presented by Taco Bravo - Watsonville, California

RAY SCHEIDT'S ELECTRIC QUALIFYING: 22 Shane Golobic 11.596 HEAT 1: 88 DJ Netto HEAT 2: 21x Carson Macedo HEAT 3: 21 Tommy Tarlton 12 LAP SEMI: 179 Landon Hurst 30 LAP FEATURE: 1) 7 Justin Sanders, 2) 21 Tommy Tarlton, 3) 29 Bud Kaeding, 4) 2 Brad Furr, 5) 21x Carson Macedo, 6) 88n DJ Netto, 7) 8 Jeremy Chisum, 8) 22 Shane Golobic, 9) 88k Koen Shaw, 10) 39 Craig Smith, 11) 72w Kurt Nelson, 12) 98 Ryan Rusconi, 13) 23f Ken Fredenburg, 14) 11 Nick Rescino, Jr., 15) 199 Nick Foster, Jr., 16) 4f Bert Foland, Jr., 17) 25z Jason Chisum, 18) 4x Tim Decarlo, Jr., 19) 179 Landon Hurst, 20) 4 Nathan Washam, 21) 33h Eric Humphries, 22) 3t Nicholas Ringo

LAP LEADERS: 22 Shane Golobic 1-23, 7 Justin Sanders 24-30

Short Finds Sweet Spot, Claims KISS Opener at Bloomington Speedway; Series Competes at Kokomo on Sunday.

May 3, 2013 – Brady Short took advantage of his years of experience at Bloomington Speedway as he captured the 2013 King of Indiana Sprint Series opening round on Friday. The defending track sprint car champion quickly found the oval's fast line as he earned his fourth KISS series victory from the 15th starting slot. The second KISS round will be at Kokomo Speedway on Sunday.

“I won the KISS championship back in 2009 and I really want to win it again,” the Bedford, Indiana, native said afterward. “It's a great way to start, but we still have to go to a couple of tracks that I'm not very good at. We just have to keep focused. We are keeping it strong, we just have to keep going.”

Bryan Clauson hustled into the early lead from outside the front row, but was caught by Hunter Schuerenberg in the high groove on the fifth lap. For the next couple of circuits, the two battled wheel-to-wheel for the lead. By the 12th lap, Schuerenberg held a dozen car length lead, with Clauson holding off Bub Cummings, Dave Darland, Josh Burton and Levi Jones, while Short was quickly advancing through the pack.

Driving the #11p Pottorff Logging / Indiana StoneWorks Maxim, Short had found that while the bottom and top lanes were slippery, the middle had become very quick. “I watched the B-Mains and I could tell the guys were running around on the bottom and a few guys were on the top,” he said later. “I knew that it was going to be my type of deal, where I could run right in the middle. I don't know why I like running the middle so much here, but it's something that fits my driving style when it gets like that. It's a lot of fun when you can pass that many cars on a slick track like that. It's just a lot of hard work and focus because I have to keep my left front in a certain area and my right rear in a certain area. It's a lot of hard work, but it's a lot of fun to do it.”

Clearly the fastest car on the track, Short disposed of Darland and Clauson on consecutive laps, and caught Schuerenberg on lap 19. He turned inside of Schuerenberg's #35 Ford Dealers Mach 1 coming off turn four and took the lead as they raced into the first turn. Within a couple laps, he held a straightaway advantage as Clauson battled with Schuerenberg. Short took the checkers after 30 laps, and Schuerenberg edged Clauson by two feet. Cummings and Burton took fourth and fifth.

Sunday's event will be the series' eighth visit to Kokomo Speedway. The pit gate opens at 3 pm and the front gate at 4, with racing at 6:15. General admission is $20 and kids 10 and under are free with a paying adult, while pit passes are $30. The Sunday night racing program includes Kokomo's street stocks and thunder cars. For more information, visit the Kokomo Speedway website at www.kokomospeedway.net.

King of Indiana Sprint Series, Round 1 Bloomington Speedway, Bloomington, IN May 3, 2013 (38 cars)

Heat 1: 1. Max McGhee 17x (6), 2. Ted Hines 12 (7), 3. Josh Burton 04 (2), 4. Shane Cottle 10e (1), 5. Kevin Thomas Jr. 17rw (3), 6. Kevin Chambers 18 (5), 7. Parker Price-Miller 9p (8), 8. Chad Boespflug 98 (9), 9. CJ Leary 30 (10e)

Heat 2: 1. Bub Cummings 71 (1), 2. Dakota Jackson 3 (4), 3. Jordan Kinser 5k (3), 4. Kurt Gross 1x (6), 5. Levi Shields 56x (9), 6. Wes McIntyre 83 (7), 7. Chet Williams 38 (2), 8. Eric Edwards 44 (5), 9. Daylan Chambers 4c (10), 10. Josh Cunningham 6s (8)

Heat 3: 1. Robert Ballou 5x (2), 2. Hunter Schuerenberg 35 (5), 3. Levi Jones 11 (6), 4. Brady Short 11p (8), 5. Landon Simon 41 (1), 6. Danny Holtsclaw 3 (3), 7. Justin Grant 39 (9), 8. Jon Stanbrough 22 (7), 9. Nick Bilbee 17 (4)

Heat 4: 1. Bryan Clauson 20 (7), 2. Jerry Coons Jr. 10e (4), 3. Dave Darland 71p (3), 4. Casey Shuman 21k (5), 5. Chase Briscoe 5 (1), 6. Chris Gurley 12g (6), 7. Jeff Bland Jr. 56f (8), 8. Ethan Fleetwood 7f (9), 9. Eric Smith 14 (2)

B-Main 1: 1. Thomas (1), 2. Holtsclaw (4), 3. Bilbee (10), 4. Grant (6), 5. Price-Miller (5), 6. Stanbrough (8), 7. Boespflug (7), 8. K. Chambers (3), 9. Babcock (11), 10. Simon (2)

B-Main 2: 1. McIntyre (3), 2. Briscoe (2), 3. Bland (6), 4. Shields (1), 5. Edwards (7), 6. Gurley (4), 7. D. Chambers (9), 8. Cunningham (10), 9. Fleetwood (8), 10. Williams (6)

Feature (30 laps): 1. Brady Short 11p (15), 2. Hunter Schuerenberg 35 (4), 3. Bryan Clauson 20 (2), 4. Bub Cummings 71 (1), 5. Josh Burton 04 (9), 6. Jerry Coons Jr. 10E (5), 7. Levi Jones 11 (11), 8. Robert Ballou 5x (6), 9. Shane Cottle 2e (13), 10. Casey Shuman 21k (16), 11. Danny Holtsclaw 3 (19), 12. Dave Darland 71p (12), 13. Chase Briscoe 5 (20), 14. Jordan Kinser 5k (10), 15. Kevin Thomas Jr. 17rw (17), 16. Dakota Jackson 3 (8), 17. Max McGhee 17x (7), 18. Wes McIntyre 83 (18), 19. Ted Hines 12 (3), 20. Kurt Gross 1x (14)

KISS Points: 1. Brady Short 180, 2. Hunter Schuerenberg 175, 3. Bryan Clauson 170, 4. Bub Cummings 165, 5. Josh Burton 160, 6. Jerry Coons Jr. 156, 7. Levi Jones 152, 8. Robert Ballou 148, 9. Shane Cottle 144, 10. Casey Shuman 140

2013 KISS SCHEDULE

May 3 Bloomington Speedway May 5 Kokomo Speedway May 10 Gas City I-69 Speedway May 18 Lawrenceburg Speedway May 26 Tri-State Speedway June 1 Paragon Speedway July 2 Terre Haute Action Track

Griffith wins 360/305 sprint challenge at Attica

By Brian Liskai

ATTICA, Ohio – Caleb Griffith used his knowledge of Attica Raceway Park to hold of Butch Schroeder to claim the first ever University of Northwestern Ohio 360/305 sprint challenge Friday night.

Griffith, a former Attica 305 sprint champion, drove to the high side of Schroeder on lap eight to take the lead and then navigated through lapped traffic to claim his first career 360 sprint win aboard the Al Davis #40.

“The cushion here isn’t like it used to be and if you don’t paint the corner coming off…it’s like the same way at Fremont and I smoked the fence on the last lap of the feature last week. I was up there trying to find something,” said Griffith beside his Young’s Batter Mix/McDonald’s Restaurant/Crown Batter/JLH General Contractors/EZ Shop backed machine.

“On the first start we were junk. I rolled down into the first corner and was getting passed on both sides and I thought we were done. I reached over and grabbed a handful of wing and just jerked it all the way back and I figured we’d get by Butch at the beginning but he would be coming at the end. Especially the way the lappers were racing…man that was intense,” continued Griffith of his Meggitt Farms/Griff’s Engines/Tackle Box 2/B&L Heating/Sheluke’s Bar/Fremont Roofing sponsored #40.

Weston, Ohio’s Rusty Schlenk got the cautions when he needed them to keep him out of heavy lapped traffic, and held off Chris Keller to score his 15th career late model win at Attica.

“I could see it as we were racing it was just crumbs from the middle up and once we got to lapped traffic and they wouldn’t get off the bottom I didn’t know what to do. I was just trying to stay behind them and hope for a caution and it worked out,” said Schlenk beside his Doubty Fabrication/Zeller Automotive/Lazer Chassis and Bernheiser Race cars/Micro Armor Lubricants. “I don’t know how many races we’ve lead this year and I ended up with three or four seconds…it’s good to finally win won.”

After an early battle with Dustin Keegan, Woodville, Ohio’s Dan Roepke Jr. would survive a couple of late race cautions to win his fourth career dirt truck feature.

“There wasn’t much left up top…I tried it up there and it was pretty slick. So I moved down and kept ahead of Dustin,” said Roepke beside his Perkins Tree Service/Village of Elmore/Johnny’s Electric/Vision Quest backed truck.

Todd Heuerman, who holds the track record at Attica for 305 sprints, and Dain Naida would bring the sprint car feature to the green, but defending 305 sprint champion Nate Dussel, who holds two wins at the track this season, would get upside down, necessitating a complete restart. When the green came back out, it was fourth place starter Butch Schroeder, who holds the 410 sprint qualifying record at Attica, who would drive into the lead.

While Schroeder lead Naida it was fifth starter Griffith who moved into third and would use the high groove to race into second on lap four with Naida battling Heuerman, Greg Dalman and Andy Teunessen for third. Ryan Ruhl would spin on lap six and on the restart Heuerman would loop his machine. When the green came back out, Schroeder went to the bottom groove while Griffith rocketed off the high side to challenge. Coming to complete lap 8, Griffith would sling shot off the cushion in turn four to grab the lead.

Griffith would start to pull away from Schroeder as Dalman continued to battle Naida, Teunessen, Dustin Daggett and 305 driver Jason Keckler. Griffith caught the back of the pack on lap 17, allowing Schroeder to eat into his lead while Dalman, Naida and Teunessen continued to battle for third. Griffith used patience to pick off the lapped cars one by one and once again began to pull away.

Griffith bounced hard into and over the cushion in turns three and four several times, giving his fans quite a scare, but was able to gather his car back up. Griffith would drive to the win over Schroeder, Naida, Dalman and Daggett. The highest finishing 305 sprint was Keckler who came home eighth.

In the 25-lap feature for the Summit Racing Equipment UMP Late Models, Matt Irey and Schlenk brought the field to the green with Schlenk gaining the advantage. Schlenk stayed glued to the bottom as he pulled away from Irey who was locked in a great battle for second with Devin Shiels, Ryan Missler and Chris Keller.

While Schlenk led, Irey, Missler, Keller and Shiels put on a terrific show for second, with Keller moving into second on lap 8, bringing Shiels into third. Schlenk would catch lapped traffic on lap 15 and Keller began to reel him in when the caution flew on lap 16 for Shiels who experienced mechanical woes.

On the restart Schlenk used the clear track to pull away from Keller with Irey battling 15th place starter Wayne Maffett Jr. for third with Cody Scott and Casey Noonan closing. A multi-car pile-up in turn four on lap 20 brought the caution out again. Another caution for a Coby Bartram spin on the restart before the field would race the final five laps under green.

Schlenk would drive to the win over Keller, Maffett, Scott and Irey.

In the 15-lap Bob’s Machine Shop/BMS Engines Dirt Truck feature, Roepke and Brian Melnek would pace the field, but Dana Fry would get turned around to necessitate a complete restart. Roepke would grab the lead when the green came back out over Dustin Keegan, Cory Ward and Melnek. Keegan would drive under Roepke for the lead on lap two just before the caution flew for a Dwight Waltermeier spin. A lap and another caution for a James Saam spin.

On the restart Roepke pulled to the inside of Keegan as they battled for the lead while Ward, Kyle Cline, Melnek and Jeremy Dickerson stayed close. Roepke would lead lap five as the caution flew a lap later for debris. Roepke would not budge from the bottom groove as he began to pull away from Keegan, Ward, Cline and Dickerson.

As the white flag flew, Brian Arnold would spin in turn four to set up a one lap dash to the finish. Roepke would drive to the win over Keegan, Ward, Cline and Melnek as Dickerson flipped violently after taking the checkered. He was not injured.

Attica Raceway Park will be back in action on Friday, May 10 for Sutton Bank Night with all kids and scout leaders who wear their uniforms getting in free. It is a Kistler Racing Products FAST (Fremont Attica Sprint Title) Championship Series night for the winged 410 sprints and a JLH General Contractors FAST Championship Series Night for the Foster’s Auto Body 305 Sprints with the late models also in action.

For more information go to www.atticaracewaypark.com

Attica Raceway Park - 5/3/2013

University of Northwestern Ohio Night

Foster Auto Body 305 vs 360 Sprints (44 Cars)

[#]-Starting Position

Heat 1 - Nitro Black Performance by Engine Pro (10 Laps - Top 3 finishers transfer to the A-feature)

1. 31-Andy Teunessen[2] ; 2. 7C-Max Stambaugh[5] ; 3. 16-Ryan Ruhl[7] ; 4. 22D-Dan Hammond[1] ; 5. 35R-Ronnie Blair[8] ; 6. 31N-Greg Nicholas[3] ; 7. 26-Bill Griffith[9] ; 8. 2-Ricky Peterson[6] ; 9. 22R-Kevin Roberts Jr.[4]

Heat 2 - Summit Racing Equipment (10 Laps - Top 3 finishers transfer to the A-feature)

1. 2M-Dustin Daggett[2] ; 2. 49T-Gregg Dalman[1] ; 3. 17-Jarrod Horstman[6] ; 4. 6S-JR Stewart[4] ; 5. 7-Darren Long[8] ; 6. 28H-Hud Horton[3] ; 7. 5R-Jordan Ryan[9] ; 8. 8J-Jess Stiger[7] ; 9. 83X-Nate Reeser[5]

Heat 3 - Ultra Shield Race Products (10 Laps - Top 3 finishers transfer to the A-feature)

1. 18-Todd Heurman[2] ; 2. 10X-Dustin Stroup[3] ; 3. 1-Nate Dussel[7] ; 4. 23-Devin Dobie[4] ; 5. 560-Ross Moore[8] ; 6. 11-Tim Allison[9] ; 7. 68G-Tyler Gunn[5] ; 8. 36-Seth Schneider[6] ; 9. 22DY-Dennis Yoakam[1]

Heat 4 - Bell Racing Products (10 Laps - Top 3 finishers transfer to the A-feature)

1. B20-Butch Schroeder[1] ; 2. 07X-Dain Naida[3] ; 3. 27-Beau Stewart[4] ; 4. 29-DJ Foos[6] ; 5. 13D-Jeremy Duposki[7] ; 6. 23M-Jack Miller[2] ; 7. 99-Nick Roberts[9] ; 8. 34-Eric Duposki[5] ; 9. 2C-Chad McInturuff[8]

Heat 5 - Heat 5 (10 Laps - Top 3 finishers transfer to the A-feature)

1. 25-Jason Keckler[3] ; 2. 40DD-Caleb Griffith[4] ; 3. 6-Dustin Dinan[1] ; 4. 49-Shawn Dancer[5] ; 5. 2S-Kyle Sauder[2] ; 6. 22M-Dan McCarron[7] ; 7. 27K-Ryan Kirkendall[6] ; 8. 1W-Paul Weaver[8]

B-Main #1 - Computer Man Inc. (12 Laps - Top 3 finishers transfer to the A-feature)

1. 49-Shawn Dancer[3] ; 2. 1W-Paul Weaver[13] ; 3. 23-Devin Dobie[2] ; 4. 7-Darren Long[4] ; 5. 13D-Jeremy Duposki[5] ; 6. 2-Ricky Peterson[11] ; 7. 11-Tim Allison[7] ; 8. 36-Seth Schneider[12] ; 9. 22D-Dan Hammond[1] ; 10. 83X-Nate Reeser[14] ; 11. 22M-Dan McCarron[8] ; 12. 99-Nick Roberts[10] ; 13. 31N-Greg Nicholas[6]

B-Main #2 - Computer Man Inc. (12 Laps - Top 3 finishers transfer to the A-feature)

1. 29-DJ Foos[2] ; 2. 6S-JR Stewart[1] ; 3. 2S-Kyle Sauder[5] ; 4. 35R-Ronnie Blair[3] ; 5. 68G-Tyler Gunn[9] ; 6. 22DY-Dennis Yoakam[14] ; 7. 8J-Jess Stiger[11] ; 8. 28H-Hud Horton[6] ; 9. 27K-Ryan Kirkendall[10] ; 10. 23M-Jack Miller[7] ; 11. 26-Bill Griffith[8] ; 12. 560-Ross Moore[4] ; 13. 34-Eric Duposki[12] ; 14. 22R-Kevin Roberts Jr.[13]

A-Main - (30 Laps)

1. 40DD-Caleb Griffith[5]; 2. B20-Butch Schroeder[4]; 3. 07X-Dain Naida[2]; 4. 49T-Gregg Dalman[6]; 5. 2M-Dustin Daggett[7]; 6. 31-Andy Teunessen[3]; 7. 17-Jarrod Horstman[12]; 8. 25-Jason Keckler[8]; 9. 29-DJ Foos[17]; 10. 27-Beau Stewart[14]; 11. 1W-Paul Weaver[18]; 12. 6S-JR Stewart[19]; 13. 16-Ryan Ruhl[11]; 14. 7C-Max Stambaugh[9]; 15. 10X-Dustin Stroup[10]; 16. 49-Shawn Dancer[16]; 17. 2S-Kyle Sauder[21]; 18. 18-Todd Heurman[1]; 19. 23-Devin Dobie[20]; 20. 1-Nate Dussel[13]; 21. 6-Dustin Dinan[15]

Hard Charger: 29-DJ Foos[+8]

Summit Racing Equipment Late Models (25 Cars)

[#]-Starting Position

Heat 1 - Nitro Black Performance by Engine Pro (8 Laps - Top 5 finishers transfer to the A-feature)

1. 27-Ken Hahn[3] ; 2. 48-John Bores[7] ; 3. 91-Rusty Schlenk[6] ; 4. 69-John Mayes Jr.[8] ; 5. 99-Steve Sabo[2] ; 6. 77-Coby Bartram[4] ; 7. 26-Sid Danals[1]

Heat 2 - Summit Racing Equipment (8 Laps - Top 5 finishers transfer to the A-feature)

1. 36-Matt Irey[7] ; 2. 1N-Casey Noonan[6] ; 3. 51-Devin Shiels[5] ; 4. 56-B.J. Gregory[8] ; 5. 21-Larry Kingseed[1] ; 6. 98-Tim Sabo[3] ; 7. O3-Jim Gingery[2] ; 8. 66-Bobby Hutchins[4]

Heat 3 - Ultra Shield Race Products (8 Laps - Top 5 finishers transfer to the A-feature)

1. 92-Cody Scott[2] ; 2. 15B-Mike Bores[1] ; 3. OO-Chris Keller[3] ; 4. 50Y-Ryan Missler[5] ; 5. 40-Wayne Maffett Jr.[7] ; 6. 75-Dusty Moore[6] ; 7. 2D-Curtis Deisenroth[8] ; 8. 2-Justin Chance[9] ; 9. 30-Nate Potts[4]

B-Main - Computer Man Inc. (10 Laps - Top 5 finishers transfer to the A-feature)

1. 77-Coby Bartram[1] ; 2. 75-Dusty Moore[3] ; 3. 98-Tim Sabo[2] ; 4. 2-Justin Chance[8] ; 5. 2D-Curtis Deisenroth[6] ; 6. O3-Jim Gingery[5] ; 7. 66-Bobby Hutchins[7] ; 8. 30-Nate Potts[9]

A-Main - (25 Laps)

1. 91-Rusty Schlenk[2]; 2. OO-Chris Keller[6]; 3. 40-Wayne Maffett Jr.[15]; 4. 92-Cody Scott[11]; 5. 36-Matt Irey[1]; 6. 1N-Casey Noonan[10]; 7. 50Y-Ryan Missler[5]; 8. 56-B.J. Gregory[7]; 9. 2-Justin Chance[19]; 10. 27-Ken Hahn[9]; 11. 69-John Mayes Jr.[8]; 12. 48-John Bores[12]; 13. 21-Larry Kingseed[14]; 14. 99-Steve Sabo[13]; 15. 15B-Mike Bores[4]; 16. 77-Coby Bartram[16]; 17. 75-Dusty Moore[17]; 18. 51-Devin Shiels[3]; 19. 98-Tim Sabo[18]; 20. 2D-Curtis Deisenroth[20]

Hard Charger: 40-Wayne Maffett Jr.[+12]

Bob Machine Shop Dirt Trucks (19 Trucks)

[#]-Starting Position

Heat 1 - Nitro Black Performance by Engine Pro (8 Laps - Top 10 finishers transfer to the A-feature)

1. D1-Dustin Keegan[6] ; 2. 18W-Cory Ward[1] ; 3. 7-Dana Frey[3] ; 4. 44-Todd Keegan[4] ; 5. 95-Keith Sorg[7] ; 6. OO-Kelsey Ivy[5] ; 7. 1S-James Saam[2]

Heat 2 - Summit Racing Equipment (8 Laps - Top 10 finishers transfer to the A-feature)

1. 88-Dan Roepke Jr.[2] ; 2. 25S-Tony Siferd[4] ; 3. O1-Art Ball[5] ; 4. 37-Eric Devanna[6] ; 5. 9-Curt Inks[1] ; 6. O-Andy Keegan[3]

Heat 3 - Ultra Shield Race Products (8 Laps - Top 10 finishers transfer to the A-feature)

1. 33C-Kyle Cline[6] ; 2. 39-Dwight Waltermier[2] ; 3. 44D-Jeremy Dickerson[5] ; 4. 45-Brian Melnek[1] ; 5. 2-Brian Sorg[4] ; 6. 33-Brian Arnold[3]

A-Main - (15 Laps)

1. 88-Dan Roepke Jr.[1]; 2. D1-Dustin Keegan[3]; 3. 18W-Cory Ward[4]; 4. 33C-Kyle Cline[5]; 5. 45-Brian Melnek[2]; 6. 25S-Tony Siferd[12]; 7. 2-Brian Sorg[15]; 8. 37-Eric Devanna[7]; 9. OO-Kelsey Ivy[16]; 10. 44D-Jeremy Dickerson[9]; 11. 44-Todd Keegan[6]; 12. 7-Dana Frey[8]; 13. 39-Dwight Waltermier[10]; 14. 9-Curt Inks[14]; 15. 33-Brian Arnold[18]; 16. 1S-James Saam[19]; 17. 95-Keith Sorg[13]

Hard Charger: 2-Brian Sorg[+8]

©2013 - Results Provided by: Computer Man Inc. Fremont, OH

BCRA-

Bay Cities Racing Association, present by Western Performance Parts, hosted its third event on the 2013 schedule. This was the first dirt event of the year. 21 midgets signed into Stockton 99 Speedway Dirt track. Stockton’s Jonathon Henry drove a Never Lift Motorsports/Western Performance Parts back up car to a decisive victory. Greg Bragg, driving Dave Thurston’s Spike Esslinger finished second, with Sean Dodenhoff driving a Spike Fontana finished third. Scott Pierovich overcame an early tire issue to finish fourth, with Taylor Simas finishing 5th in Doug Bock’s Spike Esslinger.

Qualifications:

1. 16.513 – 7 Shannon McQueen, Bakersfield – Owner Shannon McQueen**

2. 16.556 – 35 Scott Pierovich, Alamo – Owner Scott Pierovich

3. 16.606 – 14jr Matt Streeter, Lodi – Owner Matt Streeter

4. 16.673 – 55 Jonathon Henry, Stockton – Owner Neverlift Motrosports

5. 16.738 – 15 David Prickett, Fresno – Owner Neverlift Motorsports

6. 16.963 – 35b Brett Felkins, Lodi – Owner MF Motorsports

7. 17.006 – 63 Frankie Guerrini, San Rafael – Owner F&F Motorsports

8. 17.022 – 00 Pete Davis, Pleasanton – Owner Pete Davis

9. 17.186 – 11 Greg Bragg, Visalia – Owner Dave Thurston

10. 17.259 – 9d Sean Dodenhoff, Bakersfiled – Owner Sean Dodenhoff

11. 17.278 – 62 Taylor Simas, Orland – Owner Doug & Joey Bock

12. 17.562 – 74 JR Williams, Carson City NV – Owner J&J Motorsports LLC

13. 18.007 – 27c Adam Kaeding, Campbell – Owner Cliff Blackwell

14. 18.077 – 11x Floyd Alvis, San Carlos – Owner Floyd Alvis

15. 18.135 – 98 Gary Conterno, Rough & Ready – Owner JK Racing

16. 18.207 – 17k Kevin Morris, Ripon – Owner Morris Motorsports

17. 18.333 – 8 Bill Lindsey, San Carlos – Owner Stu Donaldson

18. NT – 67 Britton Bock, Angwin – Owner Britton Bock

19. NT – 0 Cameron Beard, Atwater – Owner Dave LaMott

20. NT – 27 Nick Chivello, Manteca – Owner Nick Chivello

21. NT – 10 Tom Doherty, Rocklin – Owner Chris Walker

Trophy Dash:

1. 14jr Streeter

2. 35b Felkins

3. 35 Pierovich

4. 7 McQueen

Heat 1:

1. 55 Henry

2. 7 McQueen

3. 63 Guerrini

4. 9d Dodenhoff

5. 17k Morris

6. 27c Kaeding

7. 67 Bock DNS

Heat 2:

1. 35 Pierovich

2. 00 Davis

3. 62 Simas

4. 15 Prickett

5. 11x Alvis

6. 8 Lindsey

7. 0 Beard

Heat 3:

1. 35b Felkins

2. 14jr Streeter

3. 11 Bragg

4. 27 Chivello

5. 98 Conterno

6. 74 Williams (DNS)

Main Event:

1. 55 Henry

2. 11 Bragg

3. 9d Dodenhoff

4. 35 Pierovich

5. 62 Simas

6. 15 Prickett

7. 00 Davis

8. 27 Chivello

9. 27c Kaeding

10. 11x Alvis

11. 8 Lindsey

12. 14jr Streeter

13. 74 Williams

14. 7 McQueen

15. 35b Felkins

16. 17k Morris

17. 67 Bock

18. 0 Beard

19. 98 Conterno (DNS)

Lap Leaders: Morris #17k 1, Felkins #35b 2 – 12, Henry #55 13 – 30

Hard Charger Award: Scott Pierovich

Next Event. 5/4/13 – Madera Speedway

Crane wins first URSS feature

By the URSS

LIBERAL, Kan. — For a few seconds, there was a feeling of deja vu for Barry Crane.

The race was shaping up like the early season race a year earlier. He was leading the pack and coming up on lap traffic. That night ended with a vicious wreck that destroyed his sprint car and ended his 2012 season. On Saturday night, though, things went differently, and Crane piloted his United Rebel Sprint Series sprint car into victory lane — capturing his first URSS career victory. “It was a nice way to start off, especially with the way we started off last year,” Crane said.

Crane was leading the second night of the Cow Chip Nationals last year in Beaver, Okla, when he tangled with a lap car, ending his chances at his first victory — and eventually his season. “It was the horribly longest off season of my life,” Crane said. “I was more than ready, but I was really nervous, too.”

Crane started on the pole, but the win didn't come easy. He battled side-by-side with Taylor Velasquez early, then had to hold off a hard-charging Luke Cranston for the win. He even had to work his way through lap traffic. “I gave them a little bit extra space until I could make my move,” Crane said. “That wall comes up fast. I didn't want to pin myself between the wall and the other car. It taught me some patience.”

Crane was the class of the field last year while leading the race at Beaver before the accident. On Saturday, he was the class of the field again by holding on for the win. “There's none of these guys who are going to just give you a race,” Crane said. When he saw there was only one lap remaining in the feature, he knew the end was near.

“I just thanked God it was over,” Crane said. “I stood up on the tank, and I was pretty happy. We ran 25 laps, and it seemed like 100. I've never been so happy to see that white flag.”

Cranston finished second, followed by Velasquez in third and Ray Seemann in fourth. Herbert, last year's URSS national champ, was fifth.

Heat race winners were Kaden Taylor, Herbert and Ty Williams.

Feature results

Barry Crane, 2. Luke Cranston, 3. Taylor Velasquez, 4. Ray Seemann, 5. Brian Herbert, 6. Richie Dewell, 7. Kris Miller, 8. Koby Walters, 9. Kris Moore, 10. Jerry Caldwell, 11. Zac Taylor, 12. Cody Caldwell, 13. Ty Williams (DNF), 14. Tyler Knight (DNF), 15. Kaden Taylor (DNF).

The next race on tap for the Rebels will be this Weekend when they visit Decatur County Speedway in Oberlin, KS on Saturday and then finish a two day weekend at Dawson County Raceway in Lexington, NE on Sunday

Virginia Sprint Series presented by National Guard Race #2 Saturday April 27th 2013 RaceSaver IMCA Mid-Atlantic division Eastside Speedway Waynesboro, Va. Brian Lawson Leads the Way at Eastside

On a perfect April race night Brian Lawson lead when it counted to top off a great race on a great race surface. Heat races kicked off the night with Carl Simmonds and Dusty Shatzer taking those before it was off to feature time. Carl Simmonds and Charlie Ware paced the field with Simmonds taking the top spot showing plenty of speed. Simmonds continued to lead but Glenn Worrell and Chad Worrell were battling for second lap after lap keeping Simmonds wondering where the challenge would come from Glenn on the bottom or Chad up high. Lawson and Tom Humphries joined the battle up front after halfway as Chad went too high and faded and traffic was now playing a role. Lawson was the best in traffic and Humpries followed the high line to second as Worrell went low to third. The top three were a bunch as laps were quickly running out. Humpries and Worrell made last lap runs but came up short as Lawson speed by the finish line. At the line it was Brian Lawson, Tom Humphries, Glenn Worrell, Dusty Shatzer, Carl Simmonds, Jerald Harris, Anthony Linkenhoker, Scott Vasbinder, Darren Bolac, Chad Worrell, Charlie Ware, Chris Ware and Ron Moyers. Next week it's back to a pavement show at Shenandoah Speedway in Shenandoah, Va. on Saturday night May 4th 　 Thanks for your support Jim Haines Virginia Sprint Series RaceSaver Sprint Series IMCA Racing

R.J. Johnson Wins Canyon Clash!

Lonnie Wheatley, PEORIA, Ariz. (April 27, 2013) – R.J. Johnson added another USAC Southwest triumph to the ledger by topping Saturday night’s Third Annual Canyon Clash main event atop the 1/3-mile Canyon Speedway Park clay oval.

While the Phoenix shoe added his second consecutive series score atop the CSP clay, other drivers picking up Canyon Clash victories included Josh Shipley in the LoanMart Challenge Cup Sprint Car ranks, Dustin Cormany in Micro Sprints and John Priest in the AMA Mod Lites.

Johnson raced to his third overall Hose Advantage “A” Main triumph of the year at CSP from the seventh starting position, taking the checkered flag ahead of 12th-starter Bryan Swinehart, Chris Bonneau, 14th-starter Nathan High and Justin Quinn.

Josh Pelkey, Nick Aiuto, High and Johnson topped Racers Advantage heat race action for the 28-car USAC Southwest field with Andrew Reinbold winning the “B” Main.

Josh Shipley remained undefeated in LoanMart Challenge Cup Sprint Car action by racing to his third consecutive victory from five rows deep, crossing the stripe ahead of Tom Lee with Johnny Shelton, Jr., Matt Lundy and Jacob Hawkins rounding out the top five.

Starting from the pole position, Dustin Cormany added his fourth Micro Sprint win of the year at CSP in front of fellow front row starter Ryan Walter with Dennis Carrier, Adam Milsap and 19th-starter Jacob Hawkins filling out the top five.

John Priest added his second AMA Mod Lite score in as many tries by racing from fifth for the win ahead of Brenden Priedt, Mike Martin, Ken Young and Nick Gann.

Action continues at Canyon Speedway Park on Saturday night, May 11, with the Third Annual Mother’s Day Race for the Cure featuring IMCA Modifieds, Viper Smart Start Pure Stocks, LoanMart Challenge Cup Sprint Cars, AMA Mod Lites, Dwarf Cars and Renegades.

Canyon Speedway Park

Third Annual Canyon Clash Results:

USAC Southwest Sprint Cars:

Racers Advantage Heat Race One: 1. 12-Josh Pelkey, 2. 20-Shon Deskins, 3. 16-Mike Martin, 4. 32b-Brian Hosford, 5. 45-Jason Grady, 6. 11c-Michael Curtis, 7. 17k-Kyle Danielson.

Racers Advantage Heat Race Two: 1. 27-Nick Aiuto, 2. 93-Justin Quinn, 3. 50-Charles Davis, Jr., 4. 8-Bob Ream, Jr., 5. 29-Michael Bonneau, 6. 5x-Jody Wirth, 7. 29s-Darrell Sickles.

Racers Advantage Heat Race Three: 1. 1a-Nathan High, 2. 6-Ronnie Clark, 3. 68-Bryan Swinehart, 4. 7k-Bruce St. James, 5. 1az-Stevie Sussex, 6. 60-Steve Harms, 7. 28-Mike Morin.

Racers Advantage Heat Race Four: 1. 77m-R.J. Johnson, 2. 48T-Thomas Ogle, 3. 94-James Aragon, 4. 78-Chris Bonneau, 5. 19-Andrew Reinbold, 6. 5-Ty Mihocko, 7. 9-Johnny Shelton, Jr.

“B” Feature: 1. 19-Andrew Reinbold, 2. 45-Jason Grady, 3. 60-Steve Harms, 4. 29-Michael Bonneau, 5. 5-Ty Mihocko, 6. 1az-Stevie Sussex, 7. 5x-Jody Wirth, 8. 29s-Darrell Sickles, 9. 17k-Kyle Danielson, 10. 11c-Michael Curtis, 11. 9-Johnny Shelton, Jr., 12. 28-Mike Morin.

Hose Advantage “A” Feature: 1. 77m-R.J. Johnson, 2. 68-Bryan Swinehart, 3. 78-Chris Bonneau, 4. 1a-Nathan High, 5. 93-Justin Quinn, 6. 32b-Brian Hosford, 7. 6-Ronnie Clark, 8. 12-Josh Pelkey, 9. 29-Michael Bonneau, 10. 20-Shon Deskins, 11. 1az-Stevie Sussex, 12. 7k-Bruce St. James, 13. 16-Mike Martin, 14. 48T-Thomas Ogle, 15. 19-Andrew Reinbold, 16. 94-James Aragon, 17. 60-Steve Harms, 18. 5-Ty Mihocko, 19. 50-Charles Davis, Jr., 20. 27-Nick Aiuto, 21. 45-Jason Grady, 22. 8-Bob Ream, Jr.

LoanMart Challenge Cup Sprint Cars:

First Heat: 1. 98-Matt Lundy, 2. 2-Josh Shipley, 3. 8-Tim Beal, 4. 53-Tom Lee, 5. 5g-Gene Gile, 6. 7j-Kiley Fellars, 7. 35-Steve Wagner, 8. 11az-Jesse Turner.

Second Heat: 1. 74-Jacob Hawkins, 2. 9-Johnny Shelton, Jr., 3. 2x-Larry Gibson, 4. 16-Mike Visser, 5. 0-Tanner Grau, 6. 21-Brandon Hacker, 7. 71-Crash Vegas, 8. 29-Dean Colquette.

“A” Feature: 1. 2-Josh Shipley, 2. 53-Tom Lee, 3. 9-Johnny Shelton, Jr., 4. 98-Matt Lundy, 5. 74-Jacob Hawkins, 6. 2x-Larry Gibson, 7. 29-Dean Colquette, 8. 11az-Jesse Turner, 9. 0-Tanner Grau, 10. 35-Steve Wagner, 11. 7j-Kiley Fellars, 12. 8-Tim Beal, 13. 71-Crash Vegas, 14. 5g-Gene Gile, 15. 21-Brandon Hacker, 16. 16-Mike Visser.

Micro Sprints:

First Heat: 1. 2-Dennis Carrier, 2. 32-Jacob Hawkins, 3. 41-Colton Hardy, 4. 50-Cliff Cormany, 5. 20az-Jarrett Martin, 6. 3-Marty Morin, 7. 45-Josh Shipley.

Second Heat: 1. 42-Kenny Hill, 2. 4-Ryan Walter, 3. 88-Adam Milsap, 4. 77-Aaron Miller, 5. 21b-Brandon Hacker, 6. 81-Tyler Dean, 7. 24-Pat Wing.

Third Heat: 1. 14-Dustin Cormany, 2. F17-Joe Scheopne, 3. 6-Dave Van Ess, 4. 53-Joe Pitts, 5. 31-Tyler Ybarra, 6. 7-Kevin Keefer, 7. 29-Paul Martin.

“A” Feature: 1. 14-Dustin Cormany, 2. 4-Ryan Walter, 3. 2-Dennis Carrier, 4. 88-Adam Milsap, 5. 32-Jacob Hawkins, 6. 31-Tyler Ybarra, 7. F17-Joe Scheopne, 8. 81-Tyler Dean, 9. 77-Aaron Miller, 10. 6-Dave Van Ess, 11. 42-Kenny Hill, 12. 29-Paul Martin, 13. 41-Colton Hardy, 14. 53-Joe Pitts, 15. 50-Cliff Cormany, 16. 3-Marty Morin, 17. 7-Kevin Keefer, 18. 20az-Jarrett Martin, 19. 21b-Brandon Hacker, 20. 24-Pat Wing.

AMA Mod Lites:

First Heat: 1. 52-Brenden Priedt, 2. 24-Mike Martin, 3. X-John Priest, 4. 55-Nick Gann, 5. 30-Lexus Gann, 6. 58-Scott Strei, 7. 14-Kevin Rascher.

Second Heat: 1. 17-Steve Moriarty, 2. 15-Ken Young, 3. 54-Daniel Leigh, 4. 26-Cody Taylor, 5. 99-Adam Etcher, 6. 9-Mark Hammill.

“A” Feature: 1. X-John Priest, 2. 52-Brenden Priedt, 3. 24-Mike Martin, 4. 15-Ken Young, 5. 55-Nick Gann, 6. 99-Adam Etcher, 7. 54-Daniel Leigh, 8. 26-Cody Taylor, 9. 9-Mark Hammill, 10. 14-Kevin Rascher, 11. 58-Scott Strei, 12. 30-Lexus Gann, 13. 17-Steve Moriarty.

BALLENGER CASHES IN WITH OPENING NIGHT BONUSES

by Steve Zwemke HARTFORD, S.D. -- It took three-time I-90 Speedway track champion Dusty Ballenger until the final night of the 2012 season to earn his first win last year. He won't have that problem this year. Ballenger led all 20 laps of Saturday's season opening Hard Core Speed Shop 360 Sprint Car main event after starting in the second position. He clearly had the best car early and also while dealing with slower traffic later in the race. Pole-sitter John Lambertz settled for a second place finish. Troy Schreurs missed out on a Top 5 finish when he crossed the scales too light. A number of Ballenger's sponsors pooled $500 in bonus money together which he gladly pocketed at the end of the night. Five-time Hobby Stock title holder Travis Schreurs made the decision over the winter to sell his Hobby Stock and move up to the Express Copy & Printing Late Model Street Stock division. It's a move that paid early dividends as Schreurs swept opening night. Schreurs led the first six laps before giving way to last year's champion, Gary Brown, Jr. Two laps later, as Craig Hanisch was engaging Brown in battle for the lead, Schreurs bulleted past both drivers by using the high line through turn four. Schreurs then drove away from the two veterans for a convincing win in his first night in the car. It was Schruers 33rd career victory at I-90 Speedway. The USRA B-Modified feature was highlighted by three lead changes. Craig Hanisch led the first lap but quickly gave the lead to Marty Myers on the second lap. Myers held the lead until Greg Eden slid underneath his car on the seventh lap. The #12 of Brock Hess got stronger as the race went on and he muscled past Eden on lap 11. Hess went untouched over the final five laps for the win - his first at I-90 Speedway since August, 2010. Hanisch battled back to finish second. Dudley Schroeder, Jr., patiently worked his way from 10th to third. The evening's Hobby Stock feature had a lengthy and ugly start before entertaining fans with the closest finish of the night. The opening lap saw Logan Fitzpatrick's car become glued to Brian Campbell's. After they were detached, another incident saw Jason Bradley become entangled Jessica Brandt. Brandt was shaken up and received attention from Rural Metro Ambulance officials. Tim Waltner waited out the delays and ended up leading the first 11 laps. However, Zach Olivier slowly reeled him in from his third row starting position and caught Waltner on the final lap. The white flag lap resembled a Kyle Busch win from early this season as Olivier squeezed Waltner against the wall on the frontstretch to beat him by just a half car length. Don Brady, Jr., had his car working well all night. He came from ninth to finish third. He also won his heat. Justin Peterson opened the night by winning his first career I-90 Speedway feature. Peterson also won his heat and earned the pole position. He led all 10 laps of the Fast Auto Wash Super Chargers A-Main. Chad Carpenter caught up with Peterson after starting in the third row. However, Carpenter lost his momentum after he made contact with the leader with four laps remaining.

RESULTS SATURDAY, APRIL 27, 2013 360 SPRINT CARS A Feature: 1. Dusty Ballenger, 2. John Lambertz, 3. Ryan Bickett, 4. Derrick Lusk, 5. Mike Young, 6. Trisha Underberg, 7. Jared Jansen, 8. Casey Abbas, 9. Isaac Schreurs, 10. Jordan Opdahl, 11. Dale Furby, 12. Matt Ziebarth, 13. Micah Schliemann, 14. Kevin Flowers, 15. Keith Lambertz, 16. Chris Graf (DNS), 17. Troy Schreurs (DQ) Heat Winners: Derrick Lusk, Dusty Ballenger, Chris Graf LATE MODEL STREET STOCKS A Feature: 1. Travis Schreurs, 2. Cory Yeigh, 3. Gary Brown Jr., 4. Craig Hanisch, 5. Kipp DeGroot, 6. Jim Hoing, 7. Dan Jensen, 8. Billy Prouty, 9. John Hoing (DNS) Heat Winner: Travis Schreurs USRA B-MODIFIEDS A Feature: 1. Brock Hess, 2. Craig Hanisch, 3. Dudley Schroeder Jr., 4. Dennis Martin, 5. Dave Kennedy, 6. Aaron Wiersma, 7. Tim Dann, 8. Jared Nytroe, 9. Marty Myers, 10. Greg Eden, 11. Mike Powell, 12. Nick Barger, 13. Tyler Tesch, 14. Chris Goetz (DNS), 15. Anthony Van Everdingen (DNS), 16. Brad Haas (DNS) Heat Winners: Craig Hanisch, Greg Eden HOBBY STOCKS A Feature: 1. Zach Olivier, 2. Tim Waltner, 3. Don Brady Jr., 4. Chad Lonneman, 5. Brian Hoing, 6. Mike Chaney, 7. Paul Hartley, 8. Dustin Gulbrandson, 9. Derrick Scott, 10. Logan Fitzpatrick, 11. Michael Pechous, 12. Jordan Kott, 13. Brian Campbell, 14. Jessica Brandt, 15. Brad Scholl (DNS), 16. Rick Korthals (DQ), 17. Jason Bradley (DQ) Heat Winners: Tim Waltner, Don Brady Jr., Chad Lonneman SUPER CHARGERS A Feature: 1. Justin Peterson, 2. Chad Carpenter, 3. Justin Voeltz, 4. Donna Bumann, 5. Nathan Visker, 6. Josh Lien (DNS), 7. Joe Blake (DNS) Heat Winner: Justin Peterson

Daggett Overcomes Flat Tire to Win at Crystal

By T.J. Buffenbarger

Crystal, MI – (April 28, 2013) – Dustin Daggett overcame a flat tire on the opening lap and restarting at the tail of the field to win the opening event of the 2013 season for the Engine Pro Sprints on Dirt presented by ARP. Daggett was involved in an opening lap skirmish and cut a right rear tire down. Daggett rejoined the field at the tail, raced his way through the field, and swapped the lead back and forth with Ryan Ruhl through heavy lapped traffic before clearing the slower cars and motoring to victory.

“I think everyone got stacked up on the opening lap and I got hit in the right rear,” said Daggett after the feature. “Luckily we were able to get off the track and get the tire changed. The traffic was running two abreast and they wouldn’t separate and we were blocked behind them. (Ruhl) kind of caught a break and got back ahead of me. It was one heck of a race”

After the opening lap skirmish Greg Wheeler to the lead while Ruhl raced with Tim Champlin for second. Ruhl disposed of Champlin and set out after Wheeler for the lead. Meanwhile Daggett along with Ryan Grubaugh and defending SOD champions Gregg Dalman were rocketing through the field. Daggett was up into the top five quickly and set out after the leaders.

After a caution for a spin by Joe Geibe, Ruhl was slowing reeling in the Wheeler and slid by in turn one to take the lead on lap nine. Wheeler then had to deal with Daggett and Dalman on his back bumper, shuffling Wheeler back to fourth. Ruhl was under heavy pressure from Daggett for the lead. As the duo approached lapped traffic Daggett took the lead motoring around the outside of Ruhl on lap 13. Ruhl refused to give up the top spot willingly and hung to Daggett’s back bumper racing around several slower cars running side by side for position. Daggett and Ruhl then went on to race three abreast through slower cars with Ruhl regaining the top spot on lap 17, but then Ruhl got boxed in as Daggett motored around the top of the track three wide off of turn four around slower cars and opened up some distance. That was all Daggett needed to score the 21st feature victory of his career in SOD competition at Crystal . Ruhl, Dalman, Grubaugh, and Wheeler rounded out the top five.

Ruhl, Jared Horstman, John Gall, and Jay Steinbach won heat race events. Dalman won the B-Main after being involved in a heat race incident while Keith Love won the Dash. During the B-Main Eric Smith flipped and Jim Lingar was collected in the accident. Both drivers exited the cars under their own power.

The Engine Pro Sprints on Dirt presented by ARP series continues next Saturday night at I-96 Speedway in Lake Odessa, Michigan for the first co-sanctioned event of the 2013 season with the Engine Pro National Racing Alliance.

Engine Pro Sprints on Dirt presented by ARP Saturday April 28, 2013 Crystal Motor Speedway – Crystal MI

Heat Races (Top 16 in passing points transferred to the “A” Feature)

Hoosier Racing Tire Heat Race #1 (8 Laps): 1. 16 - Ryan Ruhl, 2. 8 - Tim Champlin, 3. 77 - Keith Love, 4. 22t - Tank Brakenberry, 5. 187 - Gavin Hunyady, 6. 70 - Jim Lingar, 7. 36 - Nate Bostrum.

All Star Performance / Comp Cams Heat Race #2 (8 Laps): 1. 17 - Jared Horstman, 2. 2m - Dustin Daggett, 3. 46 - Robert Huisken, 4. 23 - Joe Geibe, 5. 31 - Andy Teunessen, 6. 20A - Andy Chehowski. DNS: 2t - Ralph Brakenberry, 19 - Brett Mann

Speed Pro Heat Race #3 (8 Laps): 1. 81 - John Gall, 2. 3R - Shane Ross, 3. 89 - Chris Pobanz, 4. 10J - Chris Jones, 5. 49t - Gregg Dalman, 6. 49 - Shawn Dancer. DNS: 00 - Joe Irwin

ARP Fastners Heat Race #4 (8 Laps): 1. 10s - Jay Steinbach, 2. 27k - Ryan Kirkendall, 3. 16c - Greg Wheeler, 4. 21 - Kirk Cheney, 5. 4 - Eric Smith, 6. 88 - Mike Daggett. DNS: 29s - Max Stambaugh.

B-Main (8 Laps): 1. 49t - Gregg Dalman, 2. Andy Teunessen, 3. Mike Daggett, 4. 3w - Ryan Grubaugh, 5. Nate Bostrum, 6. 20A - Andy Chehowski, 7. 4 - Eric Smith, 8. 70 - Jim Lingar.

Nitro Black Dash (4 Laps): 1. 77 - Keith Love, 2. 46 - Robert Huisken, 3. 22t - Tank Brakenberry, 4. 10J - Chris Jones. (Determined starting positions 9-12 in the “A” Feature)

Engine Pro B-Main (8 Laps): 1. 49t – Gregg Dalman, 2. 31 – Andy Teunessen, 3. 88 – Mike Daggett, 4. 3w – Ryan Grubaugh, 4. 36 – Nate Bostrum, 5. 20A – Andy Chehowski, 6. 4 – Eric Smith, 7. 70 - Jim Lingar, 8. 00 – Joe Irwin. DNS: 19 – Brett Mann, 29s – Max Stambaugh, 2t – Ralph Brakenberry. (First four finishers transferred to the “A” Feature)

Engine Pro / ARP A-Main (25 Laps): 1. 2m – Dustin Daggett, 2. 16 – Ryan Ruhl, 3. 49t – Gregg Dalman, 4. 3w – Ryan Grubaugh, 5. 16c - Greg Wheeler, 6. 88 - Mike Daggett, 7. 8 - Tim Champlin, 8. 3 – Shane Ross, 9. 81 – John Gall, 10. 77 – Keith Love, 11. 10s – Jay Steinbach, 12. 10J – Chris Jones, 13. 23 – Joe Geibe, 14. 21 – Kirk Cheney, 15. 22t – Tank Brakenberry, 16. 27K – Ryan Kirkendall, 17. 187 – Gavin Hunyady, 18. 89 – Chris Pobanz, 19. 31 – Andy Tuenesaen, 20. 46 – Robert Huisken. (Jared Horstman scratched from the “A” Feature)

Lap leaders: Wheeler 1-8, Ruhl 9-12, Daggett 13-16, Ruhl 17, Daggett 18-25

Steve Poirier Survives Multiple Challenges to Score Patriot Sprint Tour Season Opener at Merrittville

Rich Vleck, THOROLD, Ont., (April 27, 2013)- Steve Poirier has been arguably the hottest sprint car driver in the northeast over the last seven months, so when he drew the pole for the feature Saturday Night at Merrittville many would assume he would easily claim the win; while he would indeed win, it was far from a runaway.

Poirier, of St. Mathieu de Bolelil, QC, claimed the Patriot Sprint Tour season opener for the second-straight year, his ninth career win under PST sanctioning. Poirier led all 25 laps of the A-Main at the line but on three separate occasions, there was a different leader at other points on the track.

“We are on a super good roll,” declared Poirier in Victory Lane. “When you have luck on your side you are happy and you just continue racing.”

The three-time Canadian Sprint Car Nationals Champion started the feature by rolling the top of the track, which allowed defending PST America Champion Scott Kreutter to sneak underneath the No. 28FM. Sensing that the quick line was on the bottom, Poirier moved his line down, which, in turn, opened up the door for outside polesitter Glenn Styres to wind up his Ohsweken No. 0 on the top. As the top two hit lapped traffic on lap 11, Styres appeared poised to take the lead, but Poirier cut off the hi line down the middle of the back stretch to kill the momentum of the “Ohsweken Flyer” and allow Poirier some breathing room.

“To be in front was really the key. My car was really loose, I was waiting for someone to come catch me,” admitted Poirier afterwards. “Maybe I got a break in traffic because I got to go to the bottom.”

Styres had to reset for the next few laps, but was having trouble getting through lapped traffic. Just after the completion of lap 20, he tried to clear his teammates Dain Naida and Keith Dempster, who had been lapped by Poirier, but missed his mark and spun around, drawing what would be the only caution of the night.

With under five laps remaining in the event, lapped cars were moved to the back and taken out of the equation, which put Mitch Brown, who had inherited second and who had raced up from ninth after winning the Original Pizza Logs Four Laps of Fame Dash, right on the back bumper of Poirier. Poirier decided to run the top line on the restart to build momentum, giving Brown a look to the inside. Momentum on the high side would indeed win out, not only for Poirier, but Justin Barger as well, as he rode the rim into second and then went after the leader in the waning laps.

“After (the caution), I slid the wing to the back, I went to the outside and tried that, I was slow, I was lucky I was up front.”

As Poirier remained committed to the top line, carefully commissioning his No. 28FM into the corners, Barger was all-out going for the win. With three laps to go, he got within shouting distance of the leader, but after missing his mark entering turn one on lap 24, Poirier still held a six car-length advantage entering the final lap, it did not deter the defending PST Canada Series Champion though.

Entering the final set of corners, Barger still trailed by five car lengths. Poirier once again slowly entered turn three on the top of the track with very little pitch to the car, which allowed Barger to make one all-out bid for the lead. Barger was able to inch ahead in the middle of the corner as the packed house at Merrittville held their collective breaths, but realized he could not clear the leader, and had to back out just enough to allow Poirier to hold on for the win.

“I saw Justin coming and I was like ‘oh here we go’. He gave me just enough room so I could clear him in turn four.”

After the race, Barger quickly hustled over to Poirier and stated that with one more lap it may have been a different story. In his post-race interview, he stated that he raced Poirier the way he would be raced if the rolls were reversed. It was a clear case of racing at 100%, and not a percentage more.

While Poirier had been fortunate to draw the pole for the A-Main, Barger was the unlucky recipient of the eighth starting position. After starting off the feature slow, he got going late in the race, finally cracking into the top five and then rocketing around the outside into second.

Jason Barney also got his car going in the late stages. After starting in 12th, the Constantia, NY driver was able to use the bottom to get inside the top five. On the final lap, he moved around Mitch Brown to land on the podium in his first sprint car start at Merrittville.

While Mitch Brown lost two spots in the closing laps, his fourth place showing was still a fine way for the youngster to start of his 2013 at one of his local tracks. Tommy Wickham accumulated the most passing points on the night and finished in the top five in the PST season opener for the second straight year.

Michael Parent, who was quickest in hot laps, got around Scott Kreutter for sixth. Kreutter, who was battling for the lead early on, fought tire and engine issues but was still able to record a solid finish.

Kevin Ward Jr. drove up to eighth after starting in 20th, a quiet but stout effort for the youngster. 2011 PST Champion Jared Zimbardi was ninth while Alain Bergeron rounded out the top 10.

The night was rather free of incident, with Travis Cunningham suffering the worst damage of the 28 cars in attendance when, on the first lap of heat race one, when he took the brunt of a domino effect and crashed hard into the frontstretch wall and was done for the night. Only Jessica Zemken and Martin Roy were unable to finish the feature.

Next up for the Patriot Sprint Tour is the PST America Season Opener next Friday at Black Rock Speedway in Dundee, NY. This event will be held on the 10-year anniversary of the first Patriot race. For more information, visit www.PatriotSprintTour.com.

Patriot Sprint Tour Canada Series Results: 4/27/13, Merrittville Speedway, Thorold, Ontario.

A-Main (25 Laps)- 1. Steve Poirier (28FM), 2. Justin Barger (5), 3. Jason Barney (87), 4. Mitch Brown (10), 5. Tommy Wickham (75), 6. Michael Parent (25), 7. Scott Kreutter (52), 8. Kevin Ward Jr. (13), 9. Jared Zimbardi (35), 10. Alain Bergeron (8B), 11. Jamie Collard (7x), 12. Glenn Styres (0), 13. Kyle Patrick (33k), 14. Todd Hoddick (49), 15. Brad Knab (38), 16. Dain Naida (07x), 17. Keith Dempster (5k), 18. Jim Huppunen (14H), 19. Steve Collins (67), 20. Patrick Vigneault (55), 21. Martin Roy (90), 22. Jessica Zemken (1z).

Lap Leaders- Poirier 1-25.

B-Mains (Top 4 Transfer to A-Main)- 1. Steve Collins (67), 2. Kevin Ward Jr. (13), 3. Martin Roy (90), 4. Todd Hoddick (49), 5. Jamie Turner (11), 6. Derek Jonathan (81), 7. Conor Mahoney (5c), 8. Dave Dykstra (96), 9. Darren Zumpe (11z), 10. Travis Cunningham (71).

Original Pizza Logs Four Laps of Fame Dash (4 Laps)- 1. Mitch Brown (10), 2. Keith Dempster (5k), 3. Jessica Zemken (1z), 4. Jason Barney (87), 5. Jared Zimbardi (35), 6. Dain Naida (07x).

National Parts Peddler Heats (8 Laps Each, Top 6 Transfer to A-Main)- Race 1: 1. Steve Poirier (28FM), 2. Tommy Wickham (75), 3. Scott Kreutter (52), 4. Patrick Vigneault (55), 5. Kyle Patrick (33k), 6. Jessica Zemken (1z), 7. Todd Hoddick (49), 8. Dave Dykstra (96), 9. Travis Cunningham (71).

Race 2: 1. Alain Bergeron (8B), 2. Glenn Styres (0), 3. Brad Knab (38), 4. Dain Naida (07x), 5. Keith Dempster (5k), 6. Jim Huppunen (14H), 7. Steve Collins (67), 8. Conor Mahoney (5c), 9. Derek Jonathan (81).

Race 3: 1. Justin Barger (5), 2. Michael Parent (25), 3. Jason Barney (87), 4. Mitch Brown (10), 5. Jared Zimbardi (35), 6. Jamie Collard (7x), 7. Kevin Ward Jr. (13), 8. Martin Roy (90), 9. Jamie Turner (11), 10. Darren Zumpe (11z).

Spithaler Gets Opening Night Hat Trick in Sprints; Smoker, Moore, Bova, Bauer and Lee also Win

Mercer, PA (April 27, 2013): Under warm and sunny skies, Mercer Raceway Park opened the gates for the first Saturday Night Live! program of the 2013 racing season. Brandon Spithaler made a daring move entering turn one on the last lap to garner his third straight opening event for the 410 Sprint Cars presented by Luxaire Heating & Cooling and New Wilmington Motors.
Gary Smoker returned to victory lane after a long hiatus in the Approved Toilet Rentals 358 Modifieds. Rusty Moore began his march to a third straight track championship in the Precise Racing Products Stock Cars. Cody Bova held off a last lap challenge from Shane Pfeuffer to claim his first win in the Modified Lites sponsored by Big Daddy's Speed Center and Rock Concrete. Michael Bauer took his new colors into victory lane in the Bonnell's Collision Center Outlaw Sprint Warriors. Jamy Lee scored the win in the finale for the Mini Stocks, now racing for Eperthener's Auto Wrecking and Ray's Racing Collectibles.
"We're three for three, I love opening night," exclaimed Spithaler after exiting the car. He had to work hard, especially on the last lap, to gain the victory. "I thought that I was faster, but I didn't know if I would be able to get by without a little help from the lapped traffic." He got the break that he needed on the last lap, as he managed to scoot between a lapped car and leader Scott Priester. Spithaler then got a scare on the final circuit when his wing came apart entering turn three. The sound of the air coming off the damaged wing caused him to think that he was blowing some fluid from the engine, but he was relieved to see that the side of the car was clean.
Gale Ruth, Jr. and Scott Priester paced the field for the first 410 Sprint Car event at the Park. Ruth jumped out to the early lead, but his bid for a win came to an end when his car stopped on the backstretch with just two laps in the books. That gave the lead over to Priester, who was working the Martha Dionise Sprinter to perfection.
Priester was pressured in the early stages by Dan Kuriger, while Jack Sodeman, Jr. and Brandon Spithaler worked their way to the front. However, Priester was able to open up a few car lengths on Kuriger when the pair got to lapped traffic.
Sodeman, who was seeking his second win of the weekend, reached second place on lap 12, pulling Spithaler along with him. Within the span of a few laps, Spithaler got by Sodeman and he began to close on Priester.
As the laps clicked away, Spithaler continued to chop away at Priester's lead. On lap 21, Spithaler reached his rear nerf bar. Priester still maintained a slight advantage in traffic.
However, as the leaders were approaching another lapped car, Spithaler pounced. He squeezed between Priester and the lapped car. Then, he went to the cushion to pull away from Priester as they raced down the backstretch.
With the checkered flag in Spithaler's view, a car spun between turns three and four. Spithaler swept under the checkers for the win, and the remainder of the field reverted to the previous lap for their final results.
That put Priester in second, followed by Kuriger, Sodeman and defending champion Eric Williams.
Bill Jones, Jr. placed sixth, ahead of the father and son team of Brandon and Brent Matus. Bob McMillen and Shawn Hubler completed the top ten.
Heat winners were Sodeman and Adam Kekich, who brought out the first caution of the race.
"It's been a long time since I've been here," said a happy Gary Smoker after taking the win in the Approved Toilet rentals 358 Modifieds. Smoker took some time away from the cockpit to help get his son, Max, started in racing. Now, he plans to run a part-time schedule while continuing to groom him.
At the drop of the green, Gary Smoker jumped out to a lead that he would never relinquish. Frank Guidace tried valiantly to pass the veteran driver, while J.R. McGinley raced patiently in third. McGinley made a strong move to grab second from Guidace following a lap seven restart.
With Smoker and McGinley leading the way, Guidace drove harder and harder to try to gain ground. The strategy did not work, as the lead pair began to pull away from him. Meanwhile, Lonny Riggs kept his faltering car ahead of Andy Paden for the fourth spot.
On the final lap, Smoker's pace was slowed by lapped traffic. That gave McGinley one last chance to try to steal the win. McGinley dove low entering turn three, but Smoker had just enough in reserve to hold him off in the final stretch run.
After Smoker and McGinley came Frank Guidace, Riggs and Paden.
Jeff Schaffer worked past Clyde Gumpp in the waning laps for sixth. Eighth went to second-generation driver Max Smoker. Rookie Eric Beggs was ninth and Tommy Marshall, III rounded out the top ten.
Heat winners were Paden and Kyle FInk, who retired early in the race while running inside the top five.
Trusty Rusty Moore dominated the Precise Racing Products Stock Car main, rebounding from a disappointing run in the Chiller Thriller several weeks before. While leading that race, he had a mechanical problem send him pitside for repairs that put him one lap down. Moore gave credit to a new shock package for his superiority on this night.
Andy Thompson held off Bob Schwartzmiller for second. Curt Bish, Brett McDonald, Lee Wheeler and Garrett Calvert were the remaining cars at the finish.
Michael Tonkinson and Charlie McMillen were creditted with eighth and ninth.
Gary Miller was unable to start the feature after a devastating crash in turn one during his heat race. Miller's throttle stuck wide open, and he was unable to react quickly enough to avoid the impact. Miller was transpoprted to a local hospital for treatment. Details on his condition were unavailable by the conclusion of the racing activities.
Heat winners were Thompson and Moore.
In the Modified Lites, presented by Big Daddy's Speed Center and Rock Concrete, Cody Bova outran Mark Marcucci into turn one on a restart. The young pilot paced the field, opening up a considerable advantage. However, a late race caution allowed Shane Pfeuffer to press for the lead in the final laps. Showing the poise of a veteran driver, Bova held off Pfeuffer's final challenge in turns one and two of the final lap.
Bova, Pfeuffer and Tyler Frankenberry were the podium finishers. Darrin Gallagher and Cory Webb were fourth and fifth.
Josh Deems, Kotie Kirkbride, Marcucci and Bill Stivason were next, based upon laps completed.
Preliminaries went to Cody Bova and Pfeuffer.
Michael Bauer led the entire distance in the Bonnell's Collision Center Outlaw Sprint Warriors. After experiencing problems in hot laps and his heat, Bauer was able to get his racer ready to go for the feature by taking a part from his pick-up truck. Jacob Lagestee scored his career best finish, a second, after taking his first ever heat win earlier in the evening. Joe McEwen finished third despite a swollen hand suffered in a wreck at another area seppedway a couple of weeks ago.
Newcomer Greg Dobransky drove his beautiful Sprinter to fourth, just ahead of hard-charging Jason Scoville.
C.J. Jones, Dalton Daniels, Jimmy Morris, Tyler Graves and Thomas Sanders were sixth through tenth.
Jones joined Lagastee as a victor in the heat races.
Jamey Lee withsood the challenge of Trooper Tim Callahan in the Mini Stock feature. Defending divisional champion Steve Longwell, Jr. raced home in third. Dan Bish and Tyler Fulton were fourth and fifth under the new banner of Eperthener's Auto Wrecking and Ray's Racing Collectibles.
Rudy Troples, Matt Cwynar, Evan Kornbav, Jeff Bucklee and Patricia Riffe were the next five to cross the line.
Heats were scored by Mike McConnell and Fulton.
A heat race was interrupted for a fire in Ed Haylett's machine. he was unhurt.
Next week will be another Saturday Night Live! program, plus the debut of the 602 Crate Modifieds. The Mini Stocks will be added to this card and they will race for points.
Then, on May 11, the All Stars Circuit of Champions Sprints will be in for their first of two visits. This will be a special occasion, as Cowboy Brian Steinman will get a new, motorized all-terrain wheelchair. Purchase of the new equipment was made possible by a major contribution from the Steve King Foundation and the generosity of teh racing community.
Luxaire Heating & Cooling/New Wilmington Motors Sprint Cars: Brandon Spithaler, Scott Priester, Dan Kuriger, Jack Sodeman, Jr., Eric Williams, Bill Jones, Jr., Brandon Matus, Brent Matus, Bob McMillen, Shawn Hubler, Chris Best, Dennis Wagner, Francis Sesco, adam Kekich, John McCracken, Jr., Gale Ruth, Jr.
Approved Toilet Rentals 358 Modifieds: Gary Smoker, J.R. McGinley,Frank Guidace, Lonny Riggs, Andy Paden, Jeff Schaffer, Clyde Gumpp, Max Smoker, Eric Beggs, Tommy Marshall, III, Makayla Guidace, Matt Reeher, Kyle Fink, Eric Gabany, Jimmy Holden (DNS).
Precise Racing Products Stock Cars: Rusty Moore, Andy Thompson, Bob Schwartzmiller, Curt Bish, Brett McDonald, Lee Wheeler, Garrett Calvert, Michael Tonkinson, Charlie McMillen, Gary Miller (DNS).
Big Daddy's Speed Center/Rock Concrete Modified Lites: Cody Bova, Shane Pfeuffer, Tyler Frankenberry, Darin Gallagher, Cory Webb, Josh Deems, Kotie Kirkbride, Mark Marcucci, Bill Stivason, Jacob Bova (DNS).
Bonnell's Collision Center Outlaw Sprint Warriors: Michael Bauer, Jacob Lagestee, Joe McEwen, Greg Dobransky, Jason Scoville, C.J. Jones, Dalton Daniels, Jimmy Morris, Tyler Graves, Thomas Sanders, Joe Siembida, Jeff Goodman, Rob Felix, Cody Braden, Andy Feil, Jacob Gomola, Chad Matthews.
Eperthener's Auto Wrecking/Ray's Caring Collectibles Mini Stocks: Jamey Lee, Tim Callahan, Steve Longwell, Jr., Dan Bish, Tyler Fulton, Rudy Troples, Matt Cwynar, Evan Kornbav, Jeff Bucklee, Patricia Riffe, Josh Eakman, Mike McConnell, Adam Bulfone, Tim McAninch, Caleb Hickok, Steve Longwell, Sr. (DNS), Ed Haylett (DNS).

Steve Poirier Opens 30th Anniversary Season for Lucas Oil Empire Super Sprints with Can-Am Win

By MIKE MALLETT

LAFARGEVILLE, NY - Steve Poirier said numerous times over the off-season he was coming back full-time in 2013 and was looking to regain the form that won him three prior Lucas Oil Empire Super Sprint Championships. Poirier was limited in 2012 due to a knee injury and missed much of the season rehabbing from that.

On Friday night at the Can-Am Motorsports Park Speedway the full point season kicked off for the series and Poirier wasted little time asserting himself as a title contender. Poirier led all 25-laps of the SUNY Canton Series, Today’s Options Stars and Stripes Tour A-Main event for his 40th career series win.

“This is a super good start to the season,” said Poirier who collected $1,800 on the night. “Being away last year made us work a little more on our stuff. We were searching more for a victory and we started super good tonight.”

Matt Tanner and Michael Parent started on the pole after qualifying for the 38 car field was complete. Parent got the jump on Tanner and beat him into the first turn at the green. Poirier was able to advance to second in turns one and two and then he used a slide job in turns three and four to drive by Parent for the lead from his fourth starting position.

One lap was in the books when caution slowed the field as Jared Zimbardi slowed with mechanical issues and Jason Barney skated off the top-side of turn one. On the double-file restart Poirier elected for the outside and he easily held onto the lead as he pulled away from Parent.

“My car was super good.” said Poirier. “I don’t think anyone could have beat me on turn three entry.”

Traffic was an issue for Poirier by the sixth circuit which kept Parent and company close to his back bumper. Poirier was struggling a little bit with the traffic allowing the field to creep closer to him.

The final caution flag of the event was shown on lap 12 as Bryan Howland slowed with an issue in the rear-suspension. On the ensuing restart, Parent got the edge on Poirier coming down the front straightaway. He was almost a full car length in front as they entered turn one. Poirier dove to the bottom of the turn one and once again pulled the slide job to regain the lead.

“The engine wasn’t quite as good on restarts and starting on the outside made it interesting because the guy on the bottom could take your line,” stated the Quebec driver. “I slid Michael (Parent) there a little bit because he jumped the start there a bit. My car was very good on turn entry and I had enough to get him back.”

A new challenger emerged late in the race as Poirier entered traffic for a second time. Dylan Swiernik, who had started 12th, worked his way to second and began closing in on Poirier. As Poirier struggled Swiernik took the straightaway lead that Poirier had amassed and brought it down to just a few car lengths.

In the end though Poirier was just too strong and was the first to the checkered flag. Swiernik was all smiles after his second place finish. It was the second consecutive race that the Port Leyden, N.Y., driver had passed numerous cars and end with the solid finish.

“We started off strong a few weeks ago at Selinsgrove with a ninth and it is nice to come out with a good run,” commented Swiernik. “We came out here with our new engine, a Kriner. It was the best thing we’ve ever done and it was worth the expense.”

Swiernik had something for Poirier but in the final few laps Swiernik was forced to alternate his line as he entered into the slower traffic at the tail end of the field.

“I got stuck in traffic there for a bit,” said Swiernik. “I thought I was going to get him but that is racing and it happens. We’ll come out and get him next time.”

Kevin Ward, another Port Leyden, N.Y., driver, came home third. Ward battled for much of the race with Sammy Reakes IV and then Parent in the closing laps for the third place finish.

“I had some good battles out there,” commented Ward. “I was hoping to race up with leaders there at the end of the race. We were able to make it up to third so I guess we are happy with this.”

Parent eventually crossed the line in fourth while Reakes, the defending race winner, came home in the fifth position. Rounding out the top ten were Jessica Zemken, past ESS champions Justin Barger and Lance Yonge, Shawn Donath, who earned the hard charger bonus after starting 24th and Cory Sparks.

ESS/Cam-Am Notes – The 38 car field was the largest opening night field since 2006…Making first ever ESS starts were, Vinnie Vitale, Dave Axton and Clint Ide…Doug Emery had the fourth heat won when a fuel pick up problem forced him pit side, he was a DNQ,…Billy Dunn blew a motor in his heat ending his night early…Despite the very cold temperatures, a good crowd came out and not one sprint found itself on its wing…Next up will be the Mach 1 Spectacular at the Selinsgrove Speedway, ESS’ first full point show since 1996 which will pay $3,000 to win and $300 to start.

Lucas Oil Empire Super Sprints - Can-Am Motorsports Park - 38 cars.

Luacs Oil A-Main - Steve Poirier ($1,825), Dylan Swiernik, Kevin Ward Jr., Michael Parent, Sammy Reakes IV, Jessica Zemken, Justin Barger, Lance Yonge, Shawn Donath, Cort Sparks, Paul Kinney, George Suprick, Dale Gosselin, Alain Bergeron, Martin Roy, Jeff Cook, Etienne Girard, Kyle Dutcher, Mike Stelter, Matt Tanner, Jared Zimbardi, Bryan Howland, Jason Barney, Chuck Hebing, Patrick Vigneault.

DNQ - Charlie Donk, Joe Trenca, Paul Habeck, Paul Pekkonen, Clint Ide, Dave Axton, Vinnie Vitale, Zach Weigand, Doug Emery, Billy Dunn, Tyler Rice, Chris Jones, James Hanson.

Car Mate Custom Built Trailers Heat 1 - Tanner, Sparks, Parent, Stelter, Zemken.

Car Mate Custom Built Trailers Heat 2 - Hebing, Suprick, Swiernik, Vigneault, Kinney.

Car Mate Custom Built Trailers Heat 3 - Poirier, Gosselin, Reakes IV, Barger, Yonge.

Car Mate Custom Built Trailers Heat 4 - Howland, Zimbardi, Ward Jr., Roy, Barney.

Grampa's Garage Appraisals/Cobra Coaches Dash - Hebing, Tanner, Poirier, Howland.

B-Main - Bergeron, Cook, Girard, Donath.

Provisional - Dutcher

Lap Leader - Poirier 1-25

Bonuses:

Westward Painting Company Halfway - Poirier $100

Ohsweken Speedway Winner's Bonus - Poirier $100

Fondations 4 Saisons Hard Charger - Donath (15 pos,) $50

North Eastern Pool and Spa Power Pick - Barney,

Fondations 55 Pick 5 - Reakes IV $50

Jimmy D's Speed and Machine Fast Time - Poirier $25

Go Nuclear Late Models Go Fast Award - Poirier $25

Car Mate Custom Built Trailers - Tanner, Hebing, Poirier, Howland $25

Next Event - May 18 - Selinsgrove Speedway - Mach 1 Spectacular $3,000 to win, $300 to start

The Lucas Oil Empire Super Sprints are brought to you by: Lucas Oil, Le Groupe Ultra, SUNY Canton, Mach 1 Chassis, Today’s Options, Hoosier Racing Tires, Fondations 4 Saisons, Cobra Coaches, Westward Painting Company, Fondations 55, Camara Slate, North Eastern Pool and Spa, Car Mate Trailers, Brodix Cylinder Heads, Ohsweken Speedway, Dover Brake and Clutch, FX Chevy and many, many associate sponsors!!

BUCKWALTER PICKS UP BACK TO BACK ARDC WINS

Steve Buckwalter came out of Williams Grove with his second ARDC Midget victory of the season just on week after winning the 2013 season opener.

Twenty-nine ARDC Midgets went to the post to earn a starting position in the twenty six car field for the twenty lap main event. Buckwalter's opening day win found him seated deep in the pack - starting 15th at the start of the race.

Polesitter, Brenden Bright, paced the field from wave of the green with PJ Gargiulo pressuring him all the way. A multi car tangle in turn four prevented the scoring of the first lap as Mark Gilmore, Nick Wean and Austin Burke retired from the race. A complete restart was called for and again, it was Bright who paced the field.

Bright, who was the winner of this race a year ago, began to put some distance between himself and the field by lap three. Reading, PA Steven Drevicki was on the move as he moved up to fourth on lap four. On lap six, Drevicki overtook PJ Gargiulo for third and Buckwalter moved up to fourth.

By half way, Buckwalter ran in third behind Bright and Carey Boyer. Boyer, who was racing an Elite Chassis car built by Buckwalter, lost the runner-up spot to Buckwalter on lap twelve. Before the lap was scored, Buckwalter had overtaken Bright for the lead.

As Buckwalter drove away from the field, the battle resumed for a spot in the top five. Drevicki took over second with four laps remaining. Tim Buckwalter moved up to third one lap later after starting from the 20th starting spot.

Ryan Greth took over fifth on lap eighteen and then moved by Bright to take the fourth spot.

With the checkered waving, it would be Steve Buckwalter for the second week in a row over Steven Drevicki, Tim Buckwalter, Ryan Greth and Brenden Bright.

The Hyper Hard Charger Award was awarded to Tim Buckwalter for his race from twentieth to finish third.

Finish (20 laps) 1. Steve Buckwalter 2. Steven Drevicki 3. Tim Buckwalter 4. Ryan Greth 5. Brenden Bright 6. Carey Becker 7. Bruce Buckwalter, Jr. 8. Alex Bright 9. Shawn Jackson 10. Jimmy Glenn 11. Trevor Kobylarz 12. Steven Bull 13. PJ Gargiulo 14. Steve Craig 15. Jason Rice 16. Tony DiMattia 17. Jodie Spears 18. Kyle Lick 19. Greg Fitzpatrick 20. John Heydenreich 21. Drew Heistand 22. Brett Arndt 23. Mark Gilmore 24. Nick Wean 25. Austin Burke 26. Randy Reid

Shane Cockrum takes breakthrough victory in Midgets, King wins 21st in Micros to open POWRi season

JACKSONVILLE, Ill. (April 26, 2013)—Shane Cockrum drove to his first victory in the POWRi Lucas Oil National Midget Series and Dereck King extended his all-time lead in the POWRi Speedway Motors 600cc Outlaw Micro Series to 21 wins Friday night at Jacksonville Speedway.

It was a career breakthrough for Cockrum--his first triumph in a Midget--and it came against an outstanding field with 49 entries including 2012 POWRi Midget champion Andrew Felker, who finished second, and 2012 USAC Mopar National Midget champion Darren Hagen, who finished third.

Cockrum, a 31-year-old from Benton, Ill., was the UMP DIRTCar Pro Late Model Missouri champion in 2008 and decided to chase a lifelong dream of driving open-wheel cars the next season. Cliff Cockrum, his late father, was a top Midwestern Midget and Sprint Car driver in the 1960s and ‘70s.

“Unfortunately, my dad retired before I could see him race, but he took me to open wheel races at Du Quoin (Ill.) and other tracks,” Cockrum said. “I grew up idolizing Jack Hewitt, Parnelli Jones and A.J. Foyt. We had won quite a few races in modifieds and late models, but my heart was in open wheel. I didn’t want to be 31 and never had a chance to race in open wheel.

“We’d won 16 races in 2008 and we turned around and dumped everything to buy the Midget. We were fans, but we didn’t know anything about open wheel racing. It’s been an uphill battle. It’s awesome to finally win in the Midget.”

Cockrum’s victory came in his 28th POWRi feature and 36th event. His best previous finish was fifth at Fayette County Speedway in Brownstown, Ill., in 2010.

“We’re such a low budget team, we run a low number of races,” Cockrum said. “This was definitely a win for the little guy.”

Cockrum started 10th, on the outside of the fifth row, in his Esslinger-powered Triple-X. He passed Hagen and Felker in traffic to take the lead on the 25th of 30 laps and won by three car lengths.

“I knew we had a pretty good car and knew I could say with Felker and Hagan in lapped traffic,” he said. “You could say the waters parted. I got around Hagen in Turns One and Two and Andrew got caught up in traffic and I was able to slide him in Turn Four and complete the pass. I never had to switch lanes coming through the traffic. The lapped cars kept moving over to the inside. It was a technical track and you had to search out the right line.”

Felker of Carl Junction, Mo., started on the outside of the front row alongside Zach Daum of Pocahontas, Ill., and jumped into the lead at the start.

Hagen of Riverside, Calif., took advantage of three red flags in the opening 12 laps to move up to second. He passed Felker for the lead on the outside in Turn Four on the 18th lap.

Cockrum passed Felker and Hagen on the 25th lap and Felker bolted past Hagen for second on the front straight starting the 26th.

Cockrum had to deal with a restart with four to go and he didn’t have any problems leading to the checkered flag.

“I’m pretty happy with second in a real tough field to start the season,” Felker said.

Hagen said he made a mistake in traffic.

“I think I got a little cautious in lapped traffic,” Hagen said. “We made a little shock adjustment during a red and we probably went the wrong way.”

King of Vienna, Ill., started on pole with Travis Senter of Osceola, Ark., on the outside of the front row in the Micros feature.

Senter took the lead at the start, but on the seventh lap, King’s Stallard-FTZ Honda drove past him into the lead on the outside on the backstretch.

King won the 20-lap feature by six car lengths over runner-up Joe B. Miller of Millersville, Mo. Jacob Patton of Bethalto, Ill., was third.

“I had a feeling the track would be good on top,” King said. “I let Travis go at the start and wasn’t shaken up by it. I was able to get going on the outside and passed him.”

It was King’s first win for first-year owner Josh Kilgore. King, the POWRi Micro champion from 2007-09, had at least one victory in POWRi from the series inception in 2005 through 2011, but entered only five events a year ago. He’d gone 15 events without a victory.

“I didn’t put the effort in last year to run, but we’re going to run the entire season this year.”

POWRi’s Midgets and Micros race at Macon (Ill.) Speedway tonight (April 27) in the second event of the season.

POWRi Lucas Oil National Midget Series feature results (30 laps): 1. Shane Cockrum, 2. Andrew Felker, 3. Darren Hagen, 4. Dalton Armstrong, 5. Danny Stratton, 6. Tyler Thomas, 7. Caleb Armstrong, 8. Jake Blackhurst, 9. Brad Kuhn, 10. Justin Peck, 11. Colten Cottle, 12. Garrett Aitken, 13. Christopher Bell, 14. Terry Babb, 15. Levi Jones, 16. Zach Daum, 17. Mike Hess, 18. Daniel Adler, 19. Bubba Altig, 20. Bobby East, 21. Derrick Myers, 22. Austin Brown.

POWRi Speedway Motors 600cc Outlaw Micro Series (20 laps): 1. Dereck King, 2. Joe B. Miller, 3. Jacob Patton, 4. Travis Senter, 5. Jeremy Camp, 6. Bubba Altig, 7. Jason Harms, 8. Max Pozsgai, 9. J.B. Gilbert, 10 Kyle Schuett, 11. Jeremy Zumwalt, 12, Dylan Benscoter, 13, Chad Elliott, 14. Cole Campbell, 15. Trent Mulligan, 16. Carlee Gress, 17. Michael Bustamante, 18. Corey Nelson, 19. Evan Turner, 20. Nathan Benson, 21. Cale Thomas, 22. Derek Schuett, 23. Aaron Andruskevvitch.

For more information, go to www.Powri.com.

CRABTREE, KING, LONEY, MOORE, HENSEL & McLOUGHLIN CAPTURE WILD OPENING NIGHT WINS AT NAPA WCS

Friday, April 26, 2013 Orrville, Ohio By Mike Swanger

After rain and cold shot down NAPA Wayne County Speedway's WoO Late Models and Renegade's of Dirt opener two weeks ago, everyone was chomping at the bit to see some racing action on the 3/8 mile oval. Since the transponders and scoring system went into place, no laps have been turned as fast as they were in qualifying for the Lias Tire Late Models as Russ King turned two laps in the 16 second bracket with the fastest at 16.737 on the well groomed racing surface. The opening feature on VP Racing Fuels night would be the Fisher Performance Sprints with West Jefferson's Kory Crabtree setting on the pole and out hustling Wes McGlumphy into turn one for the lead that would last one lap as fourth starting Lee Jacobs would blast into the lead as last years track champion, Andrew Palker and Danny Mumaw and Beau Stewart had worked their way into the top five at the ten lap mark. With Jacobs expanding his lead a tight battle was shaping up with Crabtree, Palker and Mumaw as Danny Smith now in fifth at the halfway mark. Just as Jacobs started lap 17, a big cloud of smoke erupted out of his #81 as he kept up the pace but as the pack went into turn four, Palker jumped the cushion and hit the wall and flopped onto his side to bring out the red flag ending his night and Jacobs had lost all oil pressure and went pitside also. On the restart, Crabtree and his Crabtree Body Shop, Millhone Motorsports, and Mike's Trucking #60, dashed out to the lead as Danny Smith powered past Mumaw and Stewart for second but could not track down Crabtree. Fast Qualifier Chris Myers moved past Stewart with five laps to go to claim fourth. Brad Malcuit and Charlie Duncan brought the Lias Tire Late Model field to the green flag and Charlie Duncan charged into the lead as Malcuit ran second and a dogfight between JR Gentry, last season's track champ, Shane McLoughlin, Rick Bond, Cory Conley and King was brewing for third. Gentry went highside of in turn three and spun in the cushion to bring out the caution on lap seven. As Bond, King, Malcuit and Conley wheeled and dealed with each other, Duncan opened up another big lead. Bond and King ran tightly together with some contact at the halfway mark with King taking over with a lot of track to make up on Duncan. With four to go, the lapped car of Jerry Aber and King touched with Aber spinning to slow the action. On the restart King was all over Charlie Duncan but could not slip past and on the last lap going into turn three, King and his King Brothers Ready Mix Concrete, All Star Performance and Michael Schimmley Kontracting #56 powerslid into Duncan with contact and rolled out of turn four with the lead and win. Duncan held on to second as Conley, McLoughlin, and Bond rounded out the top five. The Thrifty Muffler Super Stock feature took the green flag with Kyle Moore and Jeremy LynchStaying side by side for the opening lap but Moore got sideways in turn two on the second circuit and dropped back to sixth place as Lynch cruised to a big lead with Bob Daugherty and Frank Oriti charging for second. Moore who was fast timer had gather himself back together to get back by Brandon Craver and Oriti and took on Daugherty for second . As the laps wound down, Lynch started to fade as Daugherty closed in with Moore in pursuit of the two front runners. Daugherty took over the point with three laps to go with Mansfield's Moore with his Moore's Auto Sales, Hall's Auto Sales #2* using the highside to pass. As the two came out of turn four for the checkered flag, sparks came shooting out of Daugherty's rear housing and Moore nipped him at the line for the win. Lynch held on to third with Craver, last years track champion in fourth as Oriti claimed fifth. Bruce Miller led the opening three laps of the NAPA Auto Parts Modified race with Chris Basich in second until he rammed a retaining tire in turn one on the second lap to send himself to the tail of the field, Danville's Nathan Loney would squeeze by Miller on lap four and never look back aboard the Rich's Body Shop and The Hangout Bar & Grill #10 for the win, Basich would work his way back through the field and take second from Miller with five to go and Eric Singhaus moved past Miller on the last lap for third with Miller finishing fourth ahead of Jim Nicely. Team cars of Jordan James and Gary Hensel Jr. went door handle to door handle for the first lap when Hensel Jr. broke a ball joint in turn two to end his night. James would cruise away for the apparent win but was DQ'ed in post race inspection giving the win to Wooster's Brad Hensel's Bargain Shed and DJ Directional Services #28. Mike Rose, Mitch Reichard, Lester Berry and Adam Kern trailed Hensel. Zanesville's Tanner McLoughlin and his 2 Brothers Motorsports #59 won the Mini Wedge main over Logan Duncan. Another regular show is set for next Friday, May 3rd at NAPA WCS with first race set to go green at 7:45 pm.

NAPA AUTO PARTS WAYNE COUNTY SPEEDWAY RESULTS Friday, April 26, 2013 FISHER PERFORMANCE SPRINTS Saldana Racing Products Heat 1 Chris Myers, Danny Smith, Jason Dolick, Lee Jacobs, Bob Lime, Aaron Middaugh, Nick Patterson, Shawn Hubler, Butch Beasley, Jerrod Feller Saldana Racing Products Heat 2 Andrew Palker, Kory Crabtree, Beau Stewart, Wes McGlumphey, Danny Mumaw, Troy Kingan, Chris Smith, Jimmy Pooler, Tommy Miller, Pete Grove dns Feature Crabtree, D. Smith, Mumaw, Myers, Stewart, Dolick, Lime, Hubler, Patterson, Kingan, McGlumphey, Pooler, Beasley, C. Smith, Miller, Jacobs, Palker, Middaugh, Feller, Grove dns

Attica Raceway Park

By Brian Liskai

ATTICA, Ohio – After an edge-of-your-seat, race-long duel with Jeep VanWormer, Ada, Ohio’s Jon Henry was able to pull away on a couple of late race restarts to take the Sunoco American Late Model Series win at Attica Raceway Park on True Value of Woodville/Merrill Lynch/Columbus Equipment Night.

Not to be outdone, Fremont, Ohio’s Brian Smith, a former Attica 305 sprint champion who runs on a shoe-string budget, passed Byron Reed and Dean Jacobs with seven laps to go and then survived a couple of late race restarts to upset the field for the O’Reilly Auto Parts 410 Sprint victory on a Kistler Racing Products FAST (Fremont Attica Sprint Title) Championship night.

When early race leader Paul Weaver suffered a flat tire, defending track champion Nate Dussel was there to pounce, driving around Dustin Dinan on a lap 9 restart and cruised to his second win of the season in the Foster’s Auto Body 305 Sprints.

The 30-lap late model main featured a tremendous battle the entire distance between Henry, Brian Ruhlman, Jeep Van Wormer and a charging Matt Miller who stormed from his 18th starting spot to be a contender at the end.

“I earned that one tonight. I tell you what, this is emotional for me. I have a lot of people supporting me and one individual in particular, Darrell Kirsch…I wanted to win one for him,” said Henry Beside his Mean 15 – individuals and businesses that sponsored his #15 this season. “It’s tough…I’ve been thinking about him and I’m thinking about Kent Robinson, a fellow racer who lost his dad today. I raced that race for them.”

Henry said it was “heart” that got him to victory lane. “I just got up on the wheel and said I’m not letting this one slip away…I let the last one slip away, I’m racing my ass off,” he said. “You’d better be elbows up when Jeep’s around. I knew what I had to do to win this race and it was either wreck or win. I have to thank my dad, John; he busts his ass for me.”

Henry thanked his “Mean 15” sponsors of Fultz Fabrications, Henry Farms, Mike and Sheila Keller, Truman Quarter horses, Lehman & Lehman, Norada Lanes, Associated Plastic, Home Savings and Loan, William H. Bass Trucking, Ron Spencer Real Estate, Jim Weber Motorsports, Automated Transport, In Memory of Darrell Kirsch, Re-Deck of Northwest Ohio, and Fremont Speedway.

In the 30-lap 410 sprint feature, Smith, who races with a very old engine and very little financial backing, used his familiar bottom groove to blast around Reed on a lap 21 restart to take second, and then drove around Dean Jacobs two laps later to take the lead. Smith had to keep cool on two restarts in the last five laps to score his second career 410 sprint feature win at Attica.

“They finally put a cushion up on top to get them yahoos out of my way so I could run my groove,” said Smith, who exited his car and promptly dove in a mud puddle to do ‘snow angels’ in front of the boisterous crowd. “I talked to Brian Kemenah (a five time All Star Circuit of Champions Crew Chief of the Year) yesterday out at Kistlers and we made some decisions on stuff we needed to do with the race car and guess what…he was right.”

“I’ve raced with them guys (Byron Reed and Craig Mintz) long enough to feel like I belong there sometimes and I’m so grateful God was there. I was praying as hard as I’ve ever prayed in my life and when the caution came out with five to go…I was just fortunate he let me win,” continued Smith beside his Grace Community Church/Residential Security Systems/SASS Salon/Henry Motorsports/Gressman Powersports/Crown Battery/Scott’s Lawn Care/Chuck Roelle Racing/Trails end Custom Photography #2+

“I got inside of Byron and then we came off of two and he lifted the front wheels when he picked the throttle back up, so I knew under the caution when we came back down for the green if I could take off real late his car would probably lift up and give me a little bit of a break,” added Smith.

In the 305 sprint feature, once he got into the lead on lap 10, Nate Dussel was never challenged for the win, his seventh at Attica.

“Anyone could have driven this thing tonight it was so damn fast. It’s pretty awesome to be climbing the win list. A lot of the guys I’m passing..I sat in these stands and watch them. Never thought there’d be a day when I’d sit this horse track. This one isn’t about me. These guys had this car unbelievable. It was out for a Sunday cruise,” said Dussel beside his Berrier Fabrication/Kylynn Manufacturing/Conrad Transport/Gressman Powersports/Dussel Welding/Kistler Racing Products backed machine.

Ryan Markham and defending ALMS champion Brian Ruhlman would bring the field to the green in the 30-lap late model event with Ruhlman grabbing the lead. Henry, who started 7th, would drive into third by lap two and blast into second on lap three. On lap four, Henry would race inside Ruhlman to take the lead with VanWormer, running third. A caution on lap five for Ryan Missler and John Mayes Jr. would bunch the field up with the running order Henry, Ruhlman, VanWormer, Brandon Thirlby, Markham and Cody Scott.

When the green flew Henry would pull away slightly as Ruhlman and VanWormer raced door to door for second. VanWormer would finally gain the advantage by lap eight and slowly closed on Henry. By lap 12, VanWormer raced to Henry’s outside and the duo raced that way over the next four laps until VanWormer took the lead on the high side on lap 17.

With nine laps to go, Henry moved off the bottom and drove to the outside of VanWormer who was hung up trying to get through lapped traffic. The caution would fly for Chris Keller with Henry leading VanWormer, Ruhlman, Thirlby, Rusty Schlenk and 18th starter Matt Miller. When the green came back out, Henry would pull away slightly as both Miller and Schlenk drove around Thirlby. With five laps to go, Miller had caught VanWormer as they battled for second, allowing Henry to pull away.

Henry took the checkers about three car lengths ahead of VanWormer, Miller, Schlenk and Ruhlman.

In the 30-lap 410 sprint main, Phil Gressman and Reed would pace the field to the green with Gressman gaining the advantage over Reed, Smith, Jacobs, Mintz and Todd Heller. Gressman, Reed, Smith and Jacobs ran nose to tail over the first four laps until Jacobs used the extreme high groove to vault into third on lap five and second a lap later. Jacobs above the cushion on lap seven to take the lead.

Reed would drive into second on lap 11 as the leaders raced into traffic. Meanwhile Smith drove his consistent laps on the bottom to stay close and on lap 13 moved into third with Craig Mintz taking fourth and Caleb Griffith into fifth. At the half-way point, both Reed and Smith had caught Jacobs who was having difficulty getting around lapped traffic.

The caution would fly for a Bryan Sebetto spin with 10 laps to go, giving Jacobs a clear track. On the restart Jacobs went right to the top while Reed ran the middle, which opened the bottom for Smith to take second. Smith would then drive under Jacobs on lap 23 to take the lead with Reed following. The caution would fly on lap 25 for Stuart Brubaker. On the restart Smith was able to pull away slightly from Reed while Mintz moved into third. A lap and another caution for Bryan Lay, setting up a four lap battle for the finish.

When the green came back out, Smith was able to drive away from Reed who had his hands full with Mintz while 11th starter Greg Wilson blasted into fourth, bringing Heller into fifth. Smith would drive to the win as Mintz would steal second on the last lap while Reed, Wilson and Heller rounded out the top five.

Paul Weaver and Dustin Dinan would bring the 305 sprint field to the green in their 25 lap affair. Weaver would grab the lead over Dinan, Dan McCarron and Seth Schneider. However, Jeremy Shambaugh would spin after a lap was completed. When the green came back out, Weaver pulled away from Dinan with McCarron, Schneider, Dussel and Jason Keckler giving chase. With five laps in, Schneider would go pit side with mechanical woes and with seven laps recorded, Dussel would move into third.

The caution would fly on lap nine for a Jess Stiger spin, with leader Weaver going to the pits with a flat tire. On the restart Dussel would drive under Dinan to take the lead. Two laps later Keckler would utilize the high groove to take second, though he could not mount a charge on Dussel who was on cruise control.

Dussel would drive away from the field for the win as Dinan would regroup and regain second in the last two laps while Keckler, Jordan Ryan and McCarron would round out the top five.

Attica Raceway Park will be back in action Friday, May 3 for the first ever UNOH 305/360 sprint challenge with the late models and dirt trucks on the racing card. For more information go to www.atticaracewaypark.com for more info.

Attica Raceway Park - 4/26/2013

True Value of Woodville/ Merrill Lynch/ Columbus Equipment Night

O'Reilly Auto Parts 410 Sprints (29 Cars)

[#]-Starting Position

Heat 1 - Nitro Black Performance by Engine Pro (8 Laps - Top 4 finishers transfer to the A-feature)

1. 9X-Brandon Martin[3] ; 2. O9-Craig Mintz[8] ; 3. 5R-Byron Reed[4] ; 4. 55-Brad Bowman[5] ; 5. 81-Greg Dallman[7] ; 6. 10X-Dustin Stroupe[6] ; 7. 69-Scott Curren[1] ; 8. 39M-Matt Merrill[2]

Heat 2 - Summit Racing Equipment (8 Laps - Top 4 finishers transfer to the A-feature)

1. W20-Greg Wilson[1] ; 2. 40DD-Caleb Griffith[4] ; 3. 14H-Todd Heller[2] ; 4. 35-Stuart Brubaker[7] ; 5. 9Z-Duane Zablocki[3] ; 6. 5T-Travis Philo[5] ; 7. 23D-Devon Dobie[6]

Heat 3 - Ultra Shield Race Products (8 Laps - Top 4 finishers transfer to the A-feature)

1. 22-Cole Duncan[3] ; 2. 97-Phil Gressman[1] ; 3. 2+-Brian Smith[7] ; 4. 2M-Dallas Hewitt[6] ; 5. 27P-Paige Polyak[5] ; 6. 53-DJ Foos[2] ; 7. 29-Kyle Sauder[4]

Heat 4 - Bell Racing Products (8 Laps - Top 4 finishers transfer to the A-feature)

1. 9-Dean Jacobs[2] ; 2. 24H-Bryan Sebetto[6] ; 3. 46AU-Stuart Williams[1] ; 4. 45L-Brian Lay[3] ; 5. 23-Jimmy Light[5] ; 6. 16-Chris Andrews[7] ; 7. 11N-Ed Neumeister[4]

B-Main - Computer Man Inc. (10 Laps - Top 4 finishers transfer to the A-feature)

1. 23-Jimmy Light[4] ; 2. 16-Chris Andrews[8] ; 3. 9Z-Duane Zablocki[2] ; 4. 5T-Travis Philo[6] ; 5. 29-Kyle Sauder[11] ; 6. 53-DJ Foos[7] ; 7. 39M-Matt Merrill[13] ; 8. 10X-Dustin Stroupe[5] ; 9. 11N-Ed Neumeister[12] ; 10. 23D-Devon Dobie[10] ; 11. 81-Greg Dallman[1] ; 12. 69-Scott Curren[9] ; 13. 27P-Paige Polyak[3]

A-Main - (30 Laps)

1. 2+-Brian Smith[4]; 2. O9-Craig Mintz[6]; 3. 5R-Byron Reed[2]; 4. W20-Greg Wilson[11]; 5. 14H-Todd Heller[8]; 6. 55-Brad Bowman[13]; 7. 40DD-Caleb Griffith[12]; 8. 9-Dean Jacobs[3]; 9. 22-Cole Duncan[5]; 10. 9X-Brandon Martin[10]; 11. 9Z-Duane Zablocki[19]; 12. 5T-Travis Philo[20]; 13. 97-Phil Gressman[1]; 14. 16-Chris Andrews[18]; 15. 46AU-Stuart Williams[7]; 16. 23-Jimmy Light[17]; 17. 24H-Bryan Sebetto[9]; 18. 2M-Dallas Hewitt[15]; 19. 35-Stuart Brubaker[14]; 20. 45L-Brian Lay[16]

Hard Charger: 9Z-Duane Zablocki[+8]

Summit Racing Equipment Late Models (40 Cars)

[#]-Starting Position

Heat 1 - Nitro Black Performance by Engine Pro (10 Laps - Top 4 finishers transfer to the A-feature)

1. 5M-Ryan Markham[1] ; 2. 92-Cody Scott[3] ; 3. 1N-Casey Noonan[4] ; 4. 36-Matt Irey[7] ; 5. 27-Ken Hahn[5] ; 6. 45-Kevin Reeve[2] ; 7. 15B-Mike Bores[9] ; 8. 98-Tim Sabo[6] ; 9. 30-Nate Potts[8] ; 10. 40-Wayne Maffett Jr.[10]

Heat 2 - Summit Racing Equipment (10 Laps - Top 4 finishers transfer to the A-feature)

1. 49-Brian Ruhlman[2] ; 2. OO-Chris Keller[7] ; 3. 69-John Mayes Jr.[3] ; 4. 21-Larry Kingseed[5] ; 5. 11-Ryan Sutter[9] ; 6. 48-John Bores[10] ; 7. 26-Sid Danals[1] ; 8. 77-Coby Bartram[4] ; 9. 12-Bobby Michaels[6] ; 10. RH21-Gregg Haskell[8]

Heat 3 - Ultra Shield Race Products (10 Laps - Top 4 finishers transfer to the A-feature)

1. M14-Brandon Thirlby[3] ; 2. 15-Jon Henry[8] ; 3. 50Y-Ryan Missler[9] ; 4. 27S-Eric Spangler[1] ; 5. 75-Dusty Moore[4] ; 6. 50-Scott Phillips[2] ; 7. 88-Andy Reaume[6] ; 8. 15A-Phil Ausra[10] ; 9. 56-B.J. Gregory[7] ; 10. 6M-Dona Marcoullier[5]

Heat 4 - Bell Racing Products (10 Laps - Top 4 finishers transfer to the A-feature)

1. 55V-Jeep VanWormer[7] ; 2. 91-Rusty Schlenk[4] ; 3. 1C-Wayne Chinn[3] ; 4. 51-Devin Shiels[6] ; 5. 1-Jeff Babcock[9] ; 6. 99-Steve Sabo[1] ; 7. O3-Jim Gingery[5] ; 8. 66-Bobby Hutchins[8] ; 9. 3-Matt Miller[10] ; 10. 5J-Josh Haynes[2]

B-Main #1 - Computer Man Inc. (12 Laps - Top 2 finishers transfer to the A-feature)

1. 27-Ken Hahn[1] ; 2. 15B-Mike Bores[5] ; 3. 11-Ryan Sutter[2] ; 4. 40-Wayne Maffett Jr.[11] ; 5. 48-John Bores[4] ; 6. 98-Tim Sabo[7] ; 7. 45-Kevin Reeve[3] ; 8. 77-Coby Bartram[8] ; 9. 12-Bobby Michaels[10]

B-Main #2 - Computer Man Inc. (12 Laps - Top 2 finishers transfer to the A-feature)

1. 3-Matt Miller[10] ; 2. 75-Dusty Moore[1] ; 3. 6M-Dona Marcoullier[11] ; 4. 1-Jeff Babcock[2] ; 5. 88-Andy Reaume[5] ; 6. 50-Scott Phillips[3] ; 7. 15A-Phil Ausra[7] ; 8. 56-B.J. Gregory[9] ; 9. 5J-Josh Haynes[12] ; 10. 99-Steve Sabo[4] ; 11. O3-Jim Gingery[6]

A-Main - (30 Laps)

1. 15-Jon Henry[7]; 2. 55V-Jeep VanWormer[4]; 3. 3-Matt Miller[18]; 4. 91-Rusty Schlenk[8]; 5. 49-Brian Ruhlman[2]; 6. M14-Brandon Thirlby[3]; 7. 1C-Wayne Chinn[12]; 8. 92-Cody Scott[5]; 9. 1N-Casey Noonan[9]; 10. 5M-Ryan Markham[1]; 11. 75-Dusty Moore[20]; 12. 51-Devin Shiels[16]; 13. 36-Matt Irey[13]; 14. 15B-Mike Bores[19]; 15. 15A-Phil Ausra[22]; 16. 21-Larry Kingseed[14]; 17. OO-Chris Keller[6]; 18. 27S-Eric Spangler[15]; 19. 50Y-Ryan Missler[11]; 20. 69-John Mayes Jr.[10]; 21. 27-Ken Hahn[17]; 22. 1-Jeff Babcock[21]

Hard Charger: 3-Matt Miller[+15]

Foster Auto Body 305 Sprints (18 Cars)

[#]-Starting Position

Heat 1 - Nitro Black Performance by Engine Pro (8 Laps - Top 10 finishers transfer to the A-feature)

1. 25-Jason Keckler[2] ; 2. 68G-Tyler Gunn[4] ; 3. 6-Dustin Dinan[5] ; 4. 13D-Jeremy Duposki[8] ; 5. 5R-Jordan Ryan[3] ; 6. 36-Seth Schneider[9] ; 7. 1J-Jeremy Shambaugh[6] ; 8. 34-Eric Duposki[1]

Heat 2 - Summit Racing Equipment (8 Laps - Top 10 finishers transfer to the A-feature)

1. 22M-Dan McCarron[1] ; 2. 9-Jimmy Colvin[3] ; 3. 1-Nate Dussel[4] ; 4. 1W-Paul Weaver[9] ; 5. 83X-Nate Reeser[8] ; 6. 8J-Jess Stiger[5] ; 7. 22D-Dan Hammond[2] ; 8. 26-Bill Griffith[7] ; 9. 2-Ricky Peterson[6]

B-Main - Computer Man Inc. (10 Laps - Top 5 finishers transfer to the A-feature)

1. 560-Ross Moore[1]

A-Main - (25 Laps)

1. 1-Nate Dussel[8]; 2. 6-Dustin Dinan[2]; 3. 25-Jason Keckler[12]; 4. 5R-Jordan Ryan[7]; 5. 22M-Dan McCarron[4]; 6. 68G-Tyler Gunn[6]; 7. 13D-Jeremy Duposki[3]; 8. 22D-Dan Hammond[14]; 9. 2-Ricky Peterson[17]; 10. 1J-Jeremy Shambaugh[13]; 11. 83X-Nate Reeser[9]; 12. 34-Eric Duposki[15]; 13. 9-Jimmy Colvin[11]; 14. 1W-Paul Weaver[1]; 15. 8J-Jess Stiger[10]; 16. 36-Seth Schneider[5]; 17. 26-Bill Griffith[16]

Hard Charger: 25-Jason Keckler[+9]

©2013 - Results Provided by: Computer Man Inc. Fremont, OH

“The Wild Child” Sweeps MOWA Event at Vermilion County Speedway!

(Bill W) April 21, 2013 – “The Wild Child” Jac Haudenschild swept his heat the Dash and the Feature event, all from the pole, at the Vermilion County Speedway on Sunday night. His first career MOWA victory aboard the Leidig #59 was part of the Midwest Open Wheel Shootout.

The 25-lap main event was slow to get rhythm, as Haudenschild took the early lead ahead of Shane Stewart. With two laps in the books, Miranda Throckmorton came to a stop, bringing out the caution flag. Two laps later, Paul Nienhiser spun. An incident involving Jason Leffler and Chris Urish slowed things with six laps in the books.

With 19 laps to go, Haudenschild led the field back to green, ahead of Stewart, AJ Bruns, Sheldon Haudenschild and Lucas Wolfe. The younger Haudenschild overtook Bruns for third on lap 12, and reeled in Stewart in traffic in an attempt to catch his father, who led.

Jac did well in traffic and put a lapped car between himself and the trailing pair by lap 19, when fourth running Lucas Wolfe spun to a stop on lap 19. The final restart saw Jac leading Stewart, Sheldon, Bruns and Kody Kinser back to green.

Sheldon saved a spin out on the restart, but got off the track, losing several spots. Jac led the final six circuits to the win with Stewart and Bruns in tow. Hard-charger, Randy Hannagan and Kinser rounded out the top five.

Sixth through tenth were Nienhiser, back from the tail after his spin, Danny Smith, Sheldon Haudenschild, Wolfe and Jimmy Hurley. Jerrod Hull, Wolfe, Stewart and Haudenschild won heats, while Leffler and Jimmy Light won the B mains.

The next MOWA event will be Saturday, May 4 at the Spoon River Speedway south of Canton, Illinois.

A Main (started), 25 laps: 1. 59, Jac Haudenschild, Wooster, OH (1) 2. 71, Shane Stewart, Bixby, OK (2) 3. 44, AJ Bruns, Athens, IL (4) 4. 66, Randy Hannagan, Pittsboro, IN (15) 5. 4m, Kody Kinser, Bloomington, IN (8) 6. 9, Paul Nienhiser, Chapin, IL (9) 7. 4, Danny Smith, Chillicothe, OH (10) 8. 93, Sheldon Haudenschild, Wooster, OH (3) 9. 82, Lucas Wolfe, Mechanicsburg, PA (7) 10. 35, Jimmy Hurley, Springfield, IL (13) 11. 22, Bret Tripplett, Lincoln, IL (5) 12. 12H, Jerrod Hull, Sikeston, MO (6) 13. 12, Levi Jones, Olney, IL (12) 14. 9P, Parker Price-Miller, Kokomo, IN (11) 15. 83, Wes McIntyre, McCordsville, IN (19) 16. 77u, Chris Urish, Elkhart, IL (18) 17. 23, Jimmy Light, West Springfield, PA (16) 18. 13, Jason Leffler, Long Beach, CA (17) 19. 22T, Miranda Throckmorton, Avon, IN (14) 20. W20, Greg Wilson, Benton Ridge, OH (20). Lap Leader: J. Haudenschild 1-25. Hard Charger: Hannagan.

Heat one (started, *qualified for feature, 10 laps): 1. Jerrod Hull (1*) 2. Paul Nienhiser (3*) 3. Randy Hannagan (2*) 4. Levi Jones (6*) 5. Wes McIntyre (7) 6. 99, Jimmy Davies, Oquawka, IL (4) 7. 51, Mike Hess, Riverton, IL (8) 8. 31, John Dines, Danville, IL (5) 9. 88, Terry Babb, Decatur, IL (9)

Heat two (started, *qualified for feature, 10 laps): 1. Lucas Wolfe (2*) 2. Greg Wilson (3*) 3. Miranda Throckmorton (1*) 4. Sheldon Haudenschild (8*) 5. Jimmy Light (4) 6. Chris Urish (7) 7. 42, Cory Bruns, Lincoln, IL (6) 8. 8A, Nick Alden, Salem, WI (5)

Heat three (started, *qualified for feature, 10 laps): 1. Shane Stewart (7*) 2. Danny Smith (1*) 3. Parker Price-Miller (5*) 4. Kody Kinser (8*) 5. Jason Leffler (4) 6. 84, Ben Wagoner, Emden, IL (3) 7. TI64, Alex Pettas, Phoenix, AZ (6) 8. 47, Brett Samonds, Springfield, IL (2)

Heat four (started, *qualified for feature, 10 laps): 1. Jac Haudenschild (2*) 2. Jimmy Hurley (1*) 3. AJ Bruns (6*) 4. Bret Tripplett (8*) 5. 10s, Jeremy Standridge, Springfield, IL (3) 6. 8, David Smith, Chillicothe, OH (5) 7. 25, Levi Curry, Lincoln, IL (4) 8. 22, Robbie Standridge, Springfield, IL (7)

Dash (started, 8 laps): 1. Jac Haudenschild (1) 2. Shane Stewart (4) 3. Sheldon Haudenschild (8) 4. AJ Bruns (3) 5. Bret Tripplett 6. Jerrod Hull (7) 7. Lucas Wolfe (6) 8. Kody Kinser (1)

B main one (started, 10 laps): 1. Jason Leffler (2) 2. Wes McIntyre (1) / 3. Mike Hess (4) 4. Jeremy Standridge (3) 5. Nick Alden (8) 6. Ben Wagoner (5) 7. Robbie Standridge (7) 8. Brett Samonds (9) 9. Alex Pettas (6)

B main two (started, 10 laps): 1. Jimmy Light (1) 2. Chris Urish (2) / 3. Cory Bruns (5) 4. Jimmy Davies (4) 5. David Smith (3) 6. John Dines (7) 7. Terry Babb (6) DNS – Levi Curry

KAEDING TOP OUTLAW AT TRI-STATE SPEEDWAY OPENER

Haubstadt, IN - April 20, 2013. Tim Kaeding of San Jose, CA, won the $10,000 top prize as Tri-State Speedway hosted the World of Outlaws STP Sprint Cars for the track’s 2013 season opener. Kaeding took over the lead on lap 25 of the 40 lap event and held off David Gravel and fast qualifier Paul McMahan to secure the victory. Dale Blaney and Kerry Madsen rounded out the top five. The first 24 laps of the main event was a dual between Joey Saldana, who had won the dash to start on the pole for the feature, and Cody Darrah. Saldana led the first 10 laps. Then Darrah moved into the lead only to have Saldana retake it on lap 20. Darrah led lap 24. Then Saldana made a move exiting turn two to get under Darrah. Darrah’s car bounded off the wall and landed on the backstretch. Saldana attempted the restart, but like Darrah, was forced to retire his damaged sprint car to the pits. The WoO feature victory was the third of the season for Tim Kaeding. “It’s awesome! Joey and Cody were racing pretty hard. I just waited for what happened to happen. The feature was short track racing at its finest. No-one gives each other an inch in this sport. We have almost been in the top ten every night. Hope we can keep doing this all year!” David Gravel turned in a good night’s performance also. Subbing for Bill Rose he placed fifth in his heat, fifth again in the dash, and then turned it up another notch to capture second in the main event. The four heat races for the 39 winged outlaw competitors were captured by points leader Darryn Pittman, Kaeding, Darrah, and Steve Kinser. Chad Blond rolled his sprint car in the fourth heat. Shane Stewart won the C Main but flipped in the Last Chance Showdown. Sammy Swindell was second in the C but had to take a provisional to start the A after finishing just out of a transfer spot in the last chance race. Jason Sides won that Last Chance Showdown. The second five in the feature included Sheldon Haudenschild, Steve Kinser, Kraig Kinser, Craig Dollansky, and Greg Wilson. Donny Schatz finished 11th, an improvement of 12 spots, after starting at the back of the field. The feat earned him the KSE Hard Charger Award. ____________________

The racing was also exciting in the UMP Open Wheel Modified division. The top four drivers in the 25 lap feature split with 2 drivers running the top and two drivers running the bottom of the track. Brian Shaw was the first driver to cut a path up through the cushion and Dave Beck soon followed. Trent Young and Kent Robinson were sharing lead laps around the bottom of the oval. The race tightened! Shaw edged into the lead on lap 19. A yellow flew on lap 23 as Robinson spun between turns three and four. On the restart Shaw and Beck began trading the lead at every turn. Contact in the final turn resulted in a dash to the line that was so close that fans had to wait for an official announcement on the finish. The winner was Trent Young by 6 inches with Brian Shaw second, Tyler Nicely third, and Dave Beck fourth. The three heat races for the 29 modified entries were won by Mark Lamont, Trent Young, and Kent Robinson. Zach Fair won the B Main and followed that up by finishing fifth in the feature. The next race scheduled at Tri-State Speedway is on Saturday May 11th. It will be the season opener for the Midwest Sprint Car Series. The event is co-sanctioned with the United States Auto Club Sprint Car division. The feature will pay $5,000 to win. The UMP Open Wheel Modifieds will also race that evening.

For Immediate Release: Provided as Race Coverage for Tri-State Speedway.

SUMMARY Tri-State Speedway, Haubstadt, IN April 20, 2013

WoO STP Sprint Cars: (39 Entries)

Fastest Qualifier - Paul McMahan 11.756

First Heat - Darryn Pittman, Dale Blaney, Chad Kemenah, McMahan, Brad Loyet Second Heat - Tim Kaeding, Kerry Madsen, Craig Dollansky, Sheldon Haudenschild, David Gravel Third Heat - Cody Darrah, Jac Haudenschild, Brad Sweet, Brady Bacon, Danny Smith Fourth Heat - Steve Kinser, Joey Saldana, Greg Wilson, Sam Hafertepe Jr., Jason Leffler

C-Main - Shane Stewart, Sammy Swindell, Kurt Gross, Miranda Throckmorton Last Chance Showdown - Jason Sides, Kraig Kinser, Lucas Wolfe, Donny Schatz

Dash - Saldana, Darrah, McMahan, Kaeding, Gravel

Feature (40 Laps) - Kaeding, Gravel, McMahan, Blaney, Madsen, S. Haudenschild, S. Kinser, K. Kinser, Dollansky, Wilson, Schatz, Kemenah, Swindell, Bacon, Pittman, Leffler, Sides, Wolfe, Loyet, Sweet, Saldana, Darrah, Smith, Hafertepe, J. Haudenschild

UMP Open Wheel Modifieds: ( 29 Entries)

First Heat - Mark Lamont, Tyler Nicely, Zach Dennis Second Heat - Trent Young, Dave Beck, Paul Miles Third Heat - Kent Robinson, Brian Shaw, Ronnie Falloway

B-Main - Zach Fair, Everett Bradham, Chad Combs

A-Main (25 Laps) - Young, Shaw, Nicely, Beck, Fair, Kissinger, Bradham, Miles, Lamont, Falloway, Combs, Fox, Brandon McDowell, Bill Dugger, Richie Lentz, Robinson, Eilers, Dennis

RYAN BERNAL DEFENDS HOME TURF WITH USAC VICTORY

WATSONVILLE, CALIFORNIA (April 21, 2013) - For the second consecutive season, Hollister's Ryan Bernal stormed to victory in the first USAC Western Classic Sprint Car appearance at Ocean Speedway Watsonville. The two-time Ocean Wingless champion drove Keith and Josh Ford's #73 to victory for his third career USAC Western Classic win.

The win came after Bernal completed a big slidejob on Kingsburg's Tanner Swanson and then pulled away from Brentwood's Colton Slack, a six-time Ocean Watsonville winner in 2012, to take the checkers.

"Yeah it feels good to come back to my home track and winning in front of crowd. Honestly I had a little bit of doubt in the beginning of the night in how the track would play out but John Prentice gave us a great track," Bernal said.

Slack led the 14 car starting field to green but it was Swanson taking the lead from the outside pole for the first three laps. Slack was shuffled back to fourth in the early going.

Bernal started sixth and stormed to the second position by lap three. On lap four, Bernal charged past Swanson to take the lead with a big slidejob. Fourth starting Matt Streeter of Galt followed Bernal to take over second.

Streeter tried to chase down Bernal as the leaders hit lapped traffic, and on lap nine Streeter spun while trying to put a lap on Carmichael's Tom Baker.

Over the next ten laps, Bernal stretched out his lead before getting gathered up in lapped traffic himself. Swanson pulled within two car lengths with Slack in tow, before the caution came out for a multi-car pileup in turn three. The melee involved Baker, 2012 USAC Western Classic champion Tony Hunt, and Roseville's Scott Hall, with Fair Oaks' Shauna Hogg making contact with Baker moments later.

The red flag came out on lap 24 when Winton's Gordon Rodgers got upside down, nearly collecting Bernal in the process. The restart on lap 24 set up a shootout between Bernal, Swanson, and Slack for the win.

Slack used the restart to make his move on Swanson, sticking a crowd-pleasing slidejob to take the position. Bernal cruised to a 3.4 second victory ahead of Slack, Swanson, Streeter, and DJ Johnson making his USAC debut with a 410 under the hood.

"It was a lot of fun running the top, waiting for Tanner to make a mistake but he didn't make very many mistakes," Slack said. "It was like a month ago since I raced, coming out with these guys who are way more experienced than I am is a blast!"

Swanson was satisfied with a third place performance in only his second Wingless Sprint Car start and first career start at Ocean.

"The guys gave me a good car and if I had a little bit more confidence I might have had something," Swanson said. "Third's not too bad; we'll take it and I learned a lot. For a second there it looked like Ryan was having a hard time with one of the lapped cars."

"I didn't even know where the race track was! It's cool to come out here and see all the fans and race on a Friday night."

Heat race wins went to Swanson and Hogg, while the fast-time was set by 15 year-old Nathan Washam of Pleasanton with a 14.814 second lap in Jamie Hood's #33 entry.

The USAC Sprint Cars return to Ocean Speedway Watsonville on June 21 and August 10 with the USAC/CRA and on July 12 during the "Howard Kaeding Classic" with the USAC Western Classic Sprints.

The Ocean Sprints presented by Taco Bravo return to action on Friday May 3rd.

For more information on the Ocean Sprints log onto http://www.oceansprints.com and for more on the Ocean Speedway visit http://www.oceanspeedway.com

Ocean Speedway would like to thank Taco Bravo, Digital Delivery Networks, Nobel Construction, Get Som Sports, Ray Scheidt's Electric, Hoosier Tires West, and Kaeding Performance for their support.

April 19, 2013 Ocean Sprints presented by Taco Bravo - Watsonville, California

QUALIFYING: 33 Nathan Washam 14.814 HEAT 1: 69 Tanner Swanson HEAT 2: 5 Shauna Hogg 30 LAP FEATURE: 1) 73 Ryan Bernal, 2) 17 Colton Slack, 3) 69 Tanner Swanson, 4) 14jr Matt Streeter, 5) 33x DJ Johnson, 6) 56 Tony Hunt, 7) 33 Nathan Washam, 8) 8 Jim Richardson, 9) 84 Klint Simpson, 10) 56v Scott Hall, 11) 94 Gordon Rodgers, 12) 5 Shauna Hogg, 13) 3T Tom Baker, 14) 12k AJ Kirkpatrick NT

LAP LEADERS: 69 Tanner Swanson 1-3, 73 Ryan Bernal 4-30

IT'S A BUCKWALTER NIGHT AT THE NEW EGYPT SPEEDWAY

Steve Buckwalter Opens 2013 ARDC Season With a Win

"The Royersford Rocket", Steve Buckwalter, lived up to his name as he powered back from the rear of the field after a lap five caution to win the 2013 ARDC Opener at the New Egypt Speedway. It was Buckwalter's fifth win at the New Jersey speedplant.

Bruce Buckwalter, Jr. set the pace for the race from the drop of the green flag. B. Buckwalter, Jr. outgunned Brian Gilmore to take the lead. An early caution involved several of the top guns in the field as Shawn Jackson, Alex Bright, Trevor Kobylarz, Nick Wean and eventual winner Buckwalter, were all collected in a turn one incident. All cars were able to restart at the rear of the field.

Laps four and five were riddled with on track incidents. B. Buckwalter, Jr. held off the advances of Brian Gilmore on several occasions and started to put some distance between himself and the field after lap six. Ryan Greth, Steven Drevicki and Jimmy Glenn battled for top five spots as Steve Buckwalter raced his way back to the top ten.

Steve Buckwalter made his way through the top five and had moved into second by the half way mark, with Bruce Buckwalter, Jr now on his radar. The two cousins put on a show for the lead but the advantage went to Steve Buckwalter on lap thirteen.

The race was now on for third as Bright made his way back to the top five, moving into fourth ahead of Drevicki and then setting his sights on Greth for third.

Steve Buckwalter pulled away from the field as he drove to take the opening day checkered. Bruce Buckwalter, Jr. finished second with breathing room over the battle for third. Bright grabbed the final podium spot from Greth as the field raced to the finish line. Drevicki crossed the line in fifth.

ARDC action resumes this Friday, April 26th at the Williams Grove Speedway.

Finish (20 laps) 1. Steve Buckwalter 2. Bruce Buckwalter, Jr. 3. Alex Bright 4. Ryan Greth 5. Steven Drevicki 6. Nick Wean 7. Jimmy Glenn 8. Brian Gilmore 9. Trevor Kobylarz 10. Steve Craig 11. Shawn Jackson 12. Steven Bull 13. Brett Arndt 14. Mark Gilmore 15. Billy Courtwright 16. PJ Gargiulo 17. Jason Rice 18. Carey Becker 19. Kyle Lick 20. Tony DiMattia 21. John Barnett, Jr.

DNS - Brenden Bright

Marcham Sweeps, Thomas On Tilt at I44 Riverside Speedway!

Cody Morris I44 Riverside Speedway Public Relations

April 20th, 2013 - Oklahoma City, Oklahoma - A quintessential sprint evening of gusty winds and chilly night time temperatures greeted I44 Riverside Speedway patrons for the second Saturday night special of the young season.

Several hundred race fans defied the blustery conditions, while spring growth continued pit side as 98 entries from six states prepared their machines for the high banked 1/5th mile red clay oval. With champions abound, of both the local and national variety, the Midget division headlined the gathering with a $750 winner’s pot on the line and five rowdy mini sprint division in support.

MIDGET

Several of the top Midget talents in the nation announced their I44 Riverside intent led by the likes of Carl’s Junction, Missouri’s reigning Lucas Oil POWRi National Midget Champion Andrew Felker, three time POWRi winner and Collinsville, Oklahoma native Tyler Thomas, as well as POWRi regular and Mapleton, Illinois native Jake Blackhurst.

Nearly doubling the attendance from the launch of I44 Riverside’s launch of the Midget division just one week ago, Mustang’s Brian Harvey and Sapulpa’s Kyle Clark paced the field with the young stars a few rows behind.

Clark seized command as quickly as Thomas burst from the fifth row to challenge with Thomas pounding both high and low before the first yellow flew on the 7th round. Well aware of the prowess of his challenger, Clark moved to the high side - wildly fending off assaults to the point until getting too loose just past the halfway point and spinning to a stop atop turn three.

An imminent threat throughout the first dozen laps, Thomas inherited before Matt Johnson swung too high in turn 4, riding the wall before spilling down the high banks. Thomas resumed with Illinois racer Jake Blackhurst pressing Thomas to take the $750 jackpot home to the Prarie State.

But once in front, Thomas was too good aboard the BT Machine, Alpine Stars, Bell Helmets, Precision Coatings, Factor One Racing, and XXX Race Co. sponsored no. 91T. Blackhurst heads back to Illinois with runner up honors and several POWRi National Midget outing in his near future.

Little Rock, Arkansas’ Nick Bailey earned show position honors following a spirited battle throughout the final laps with POWRi’s defending National champ and eventual fourth place finisher Andrew Felker. A winner in I44 Riverside’s Midget launch just one week priot, Sapulpa, Oklahoma’s Danny “The Caretaker” Smith came up short on the three way battle for third, completing the top five finishing order aboard the Same Day Auto Repair no. 5$.

“Midget” A Feature (20 laps - $750 to win): 1. 91T Tyler Thomas (9); 2. 25 Jake Blackhurst (7); 3. 07 Nick Bailey (4); 4. 11A Andrew Felker (10); 5. 5$ Danny Smith (6); 6. 22 Kyle Clark (2); 7. 14 Eric Fenton (8); 8. 8 Alex Sewell (11); 9. 1 Bobby Brewer (3); 10. 85 Matt Johnson (5); DQ 29s Brian Harvey - illegal track entry Lap Leaders: Kyle Clark 1-12, Tyler Thomas 13-20 Hard Charger: Tyler Thomas +8

Willie Croft Double’s Down at Brownell

CHICO, CALIFORNIA (April 15, 2013)…Sacramento’s Willie Croft led all 25-laps to win the 6th Annual Bill Brownell Memorial Friday night at Silver Dollar Speedway. The traditional race always attracts a strong field of cars and offers a $2500 pay day for the main event win. With the win, Croft has now won two main events in a row. Last Saturday he won at Placerville Speedway. “It felt special to win this race,” said Croft. “The whole night went good for us; we qualified fourth, transferred out of the heat and got to start on the front row.” Croft drove his Holy Smoke Barbeque/Butler Built/Shark Racing Engines/K&N/FK Rod Ends #29. “My whole Tri C crew and the Lamar family was here tonight so even though I ran my own car it still felt like I am working with a real team,” said Croft. Big thanks to Shane Scott and Withrow Motorsports for their continued support of this event.

The race was marred by a few red flags and numerous caution laps during the 25-lap race. In fact, after a lap eleven roll over by John Bunch, the officials decided to open up the track for fuel only to the remaining competitors. The night started off on a somber note when Andy Forsberg seemed to do an easy roll over in turn one during his heat race; however, when the car came to a stop so did Forsberg conciseness. Safety crew did a great job handling the situation and getting him safely out of the car. Forsberg was then transported to nearby Enloe Hospital where he went through numerous tests and a CAT scan. All tests were normal and they released Forsberg about 11 p.m. that night. “I remember one of the safety crew coming over and asking me how I felt,” said Forsberg. “The next thing I remember is being lifted out of the car on a stretcher. Obviously, I wasn’t firing on eight cylinders for a while.”

Sean Becker shadowed Croft for the entire main event. “At times I felt the pressure from Sean,” said Croft. “I just knew if I held my line and hit my marks that is was going to be hard for Sean to pass me.” While Croft and Becker stayed one and two for the entire race, Rico Abreu was able to move up throughout the field. Abreu started 11th but finished the race in the third spot. Australian sprint car champion Todd Wanless not only earned quick-time but also showed how talented he is in a sprint car. Wanless made the rare Chico start and finished fourth. Chico’s Brad Bumgarner was solid all night and finished fifth. Keith Bloom earned the hard charger of the night by starting in the 15th spot and finished sixth.

Ryan McDaniel is as good as it gets in the dirt modified division. With his father tuning the car and the track as slick as it was tonight, McDaniel put on a great show. Chico’s Richard Papenhausen was just as good. In fact, he was a little bit quicker than McDaniel as the laps wound down. On the final lap Papenhausen drove to the bottom and tried to beat McDaniel to the checkered flag. While it provided the best race of the night, McDaniel was able to hold on for the win.

Courtney Dozier bested a good field of Winged Economy Sprint cars. Dozier was able to hold off Tony Richards, who has been the dominate car over the last two years at Chico. Eleven cars signed into the pit area during the night. Ten cars were able to make start of the main event. The track was tricky in turn four and this caused numerous accidents, primarily in turn four.

Taylor Nelson led the Perma-Zyme wingless cars to the green flag. Nelson led the field of seven cars for the first half of the race. A caution bunched the field back up and this allowed Ron Laplant the chance to take the lead from Nelson with a nice pass down the back straight. Laplant led the field with a few laps to go but ultimately was not able to hold off defending track champion Rowdy McClenon. With two laps remaining McClenon made the winning move and took the lead. When the checkered waived it was McClenon picking up his second win of the year at Chico.

Nine Hobby Stocks battled it out for 15 laps during their main event. Jared Flower had the early lead before spinning out in front of the field. That gave the lead to Russell House. Duane Osburn was the driver on the move and quickly closed in on House. Late in the race House Osburn made a great pass to get around House. Osburn led the final few laps for the win.

Racing continues next Friday, April 26, with the Enterprise Rent-A-Car and JP’s Paint and Body Works point race #4.

BCRA

 Bay Cities Racing Association presented by Western Performance Parts held the second of twenty events for the 2013 season at Stockton 99 Speedway. 17 midgets signed in for the program. Kingsburg’s Tanner Swanson earned his first victory of the season with a hard fought win over Napa’s David Goodwill. Chad Nichols finished in third with Darrin Snider and Ken Nichols rounding out the top five.

Qualifying- David Goodwill, #88, Arata, 13.117, Darrin Snider, #2k, Snider, 13.125, Tanner Swanson, #4, Rosen, 13.244, Scott Pierovich, #35, Pierovich, 13.252, Chad Nichols, #29, Eskensen, 13.355, Michael Snider, #6, Snider, 13.383, Nick Chivello, #27, Chivello, 13.525, John Sarale, #88a, Arata, 13.528, Ken Nichols, #17, Nichols, 13.640, Bill Lindsey, #8, Donaldson, 13.664, Gary Conterno, #55, Conterno, 13.703, Floyd Alvis, #18, Alvis, 14.010, Kevin Morris, #17k, Morris, 14.014, Lonny Alton, #5a, Alton, 14.273, JR Williams, #74, Williams, 14.447, Dave LaMott, #09, Roza, 14.941, Michael Donaldson, #9, Donaldson, NT

Dash- Goodwill, D. Snider, Swanson, Pierovich

Heat 1- Chivello, Goodwill, C. Nichols, Conterno, Swanson, K. Nichols, Morris, Williams, Donaldson

Heat 2- D. Snider, Sarale, M. Snider, Alvis, Alton, Lindsey, Pierovich, LaMott,

Main Event- Swanson, Goodwill, C. Nichols, D. Snider, K Nichols, Chivello, M Snider, Morris, Lindsey, Conterno, Alvis, Williams, Sarale, Pierovich, LaMott, Alton, Donaldson

Lap Leaders- 1-2, Lindsey, 3-11 Sarale, 12-30 Swanson.

Next Event- April 27th, Stockton 99 Speedway Dirt Track

World of Outlaw action on the half-mile, semi-banked clay oval at Perris Auto Speedway, Perris, CA.

STORY BY: Gaye Carmichael, Motor Sports Journalist gayec@att.net (530) 409-0646

(Perris, CA, 04/13/2013) Daryn Pittman of Owasso, OK, driving the Kasey Kahne Racing #9, in the World of Outlaw Sprint Series, scored his third victory of the 2013 Season, in a green to checkered flag, caution free event while competing on the half-mile, semi-banked clay oval at Perris Auto Speedway, Perris, CA.

Pittman started the race in third, taking over the lead in the thirty lap "A" Feature with thirteen laps to go, racing hard to the checkered flag to earn his $10,000. winners purse.

"It was a good run for us. When I saw Tim Kaeding and Donny Schatz, racing each other for the lead, I had thought that I was a little bit better than Schatz but trying to catch Kaeding, I figured I'd probably have to settle for second. Racing with lap cars also makes it harder. The top of the track was good but the bottom was still wet. There towards the end, I decided to try the bottom and it was okay. I passed Schatz and Kaeding, though my car slid just a bit and there was minor contact made. I had enough momentum to pass Kaeding (with twelve laps to go). I want to thank Kasey Kahne, all of our sponsors and everyone for coming out here tonight." said Pittman. Pittman qualified third quick, finished third in his Heat Race and finished third in the Dash.

Tim Kaeding of San Jose, CA, claimed another podium finish in WoO action, finishing in second in this event.

"The track was pretty okay, the first few laps and then it went away to a one lap track. When Pittman passed us (Kaeding and Schatz) I felt contact at my right rear tire I really wanted to win this race, but we didn't. I guess a podium finish is better, than, well, it wasn't what I had wanted but I'll take second." said Kaeding, who drives the Roth #83 Sprint and has an outstanding run with the WoO's during their Western Swing.

Donny Schatz of Fargo, ND, drove his STP #15 Sprint looking for another win but also had to settle with a third place podium finish. Schatz was racing in second when Pittman's sprint had made contact with Schatz and Kaeding, as mentioned before. and Schatz's sprint had contact.

"I think the car count hurt us. We were into lap traffic that we had to deal with on a track that seemed to be set up for "Wingless" Sprints. It was a single file race and there was contact when Pittman passed us. I know we have started this season with a stronger run than last year, but you always want to win." said Schatz, who is a WoO five time champion.

Chad Kemenah of Alvada, OH, for the second night in a row, had quick time in qualifying, having posted a 14.232 second lap. Kemenah finished fourth in his Heat Race, finished six in the Dash and took the checkered flag in fifth.

It was a short field of competition, with twenty-one teams showing up. A lot of the California tracks have started their points season, so that would definitely be a priorty for the California drivers. The one thing I heard from the WoO drivers, most often as they competed throughout California, was that they loved our weather. The race at Calistoga was the only race that rained out.

Crossing the line, in fourth was Jason Meyers of Clovis, CA racing the Tarlton #21M. Meyers is a two time WoO Champion and had retired from WoO Sprint car racing. It was good to see Meyers back in action with them during their Western Swing.

Fifth went to Kemenah, followed by Joey Saldana (IN), David Gravel (CT), Sammy Swindell (TN), Craig Dollansky (MN), Cody Darrah (PA), Brian Brown (MO), Steve Kinser (IN), Jonathan Allard (CA), Jason Sides (TN), Kerry Madsen (NSW), Kraig Kinser (IN), Austen Wheatley (WA), Paul McMahan (TN), Greg Wilson (OH), Bill Rose (IN) and Kyle Hirst, Jr. (CA).

The DASH and Heat Race finishes, are as follows: (Please note, all finishes, times, etc. are unofficial)

DASH: Schatz, Kaeding, Pittman, Meyers, Saldana, Kemenah, Gravel, Swindell, Dollansky, Brown. (This top ten finishers, will start the "A" Feature, in the order that they finished in the Dash)

Heat Races:

Heat #1: Schatz, Brown, Kemenah, Meyers, S. Kinser, Hirst, Jr., Wilson.

Heat #2: Kaeding, Swindell, Saldana, Darrah, Madsen, Rose, Wilson.

Hear #3: Dollansky, Gravel, Pittman, McMahan, K. Kinser, Sides, Rose.

World of Outlaw Sprint Series, traveled to Hanford, CA to race Kings Speedway, their second to last race of the Western Swing.

STORY BY: Gaye Carmichael, Motor Sports Journalist gayec@att.net (530) 409 0646

(Hanford, CA, 04/12/2013) A big night at Kings Speedway for Donny Schatz who scored his first career victory on this three/eighth's mile dirt oval, during World of Outlaw Sprint Series competition, in their next to the last race of their Western Swing.

It was a challenging race from the get go, with Tim Kaeding taking the lead on the opening lap and then Schatz racing from his third place start to make his bid for the front. These two drivers diced it up the first fifteen laps of this "A" Feature event, taking turns leading. A caution flew after the fifteenth lap and when the green flag brought the field back to race, Schatz now had Daryn Pittman to deal with. Again, these two driver both fought diligently for the point, with both drivers swapping positions, but when all was said and done, it was WoO five time Champion, Schatz scoring the win.

"This is awesome to win my first race here. We were able to pass cars, we qualified well and the track was great although tricky but I liked it that way. The first and second turns were pretty good while the third and fourth turns were each different. I had to plan each time on how I wanted to race them and that made it even more fun. It's always fun when you win but I had a thoroughly good time tonight. I want to thank Tony Stewart Racing, STP, along with all of our Sponsors, all of my crew and all the fans for coming out here tonight" said Schatz of Fargo, ND, who timed in third fast, finished third in his Heat Race and finished third in Dash.

Racing from a sixth place start was Chad Kemenah of Alvada, OH, driving the Kemenah Racing #63 Sprint. What a great run, as he worked his way to the front, passing Kaeding (CA), Steve Kinser (IN), Craig Dolansky (MN) and Paul McMahan (TN) on his way to the checkered flag to score in second.

"We had a great race. Just a beautiful job on the track. It was a perfect track to race. I want to thank everyone who helped me be here, for their help with my great car, all of our Sponsors, my Wife and my Father-in-law and for the fans who cheer us on." said Kemenah. Kemenah clocked in with a 13.047 second lap for fast time of the night, scored fourth in his Heat Race and sixth in the Dash.

Racing from ninth to finish third at the line was Sammy Swindell of Germantown, TN., racing the Big Game Tree Stands #1 Sprint.

"We had some really good restarts. You just had to get in the right spot. Everything went smooth tonight. Sending thanks to Big Game Tree Stands, all of our Sponsors and to all the fans." said Swindell, who had posted a 13.307 second in qualifying, won his Heat Race and ninth in the Dash.

The "A" Feature had the first caution fly out before a lap scored when Daryn Pittman (OK), spun, racing out of the first turn. The regrouped field took the next green flag and the race was on. Well at least it was on and off, due to three cautions flying before the fifth lap scored. The sixth lap pulled a red flag when Jason Sides (TN) flipped his sprint racing in the first turn. Sides was okay and after a trip to the work area he returned to the race. Sides gave this race all that he had, having to go to the work area on every caution/red flag thrown, to work on his sprint, he never gave up. There were other cautions during the race, like lap #15 when Cody Darrah (PA) spun, lap seventeen for Cory Eliason (CA), under this caution it was said that Kaeding had a right rear tire going down. Kaeding stayed out hoping to keep up the air pressure but racing to the new green, the tire blew and he had to go to the work area, losing his position.

With twenty-eight laps in, of this thirty-five lap event, the caution flew out for the last time, but it collected David Gravel (CT) who was racing in fourth, then lost his right rear tire and D. J. Netto (CA) was on the hook.

Only nineteen sprints were on the lead lap when the checkered flag fell.

Scoring in fourth was Pittman, followed by Kraig Kinser (IN), Joey Saldana (IN), Craig Dollansky (MN), McMahan, Kyle Hirst (CA), Steve Kinser (IN), Kerry Madsen (NSW), Gravel, Kaeding, Sides, Jonathan Allard (CA), Carson Macedo (CA), Darrah, Eliason, Jason Meyers (CA), Rico Abreu (CA), Netto, Austen Wheatley (WA), Wayne Johnson (OK) and Brian Brown (MO).

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The Last Chance Showdown ("B" Main), the Dash and the Heat Race finishes, are as follows: (Please note all finishes or times shown, are unofficial.)

"B" Main: (Top six finishers in each heat are scheduled to transfer into the "A") Brown, Darrah, Macedo, Wheatley, Johnson, Bill Rose, Netto, Greg Wilson (WA), Dominic Scelzi (CA).

DASH: Kaeding, S. Kinser, Schatz, Dollansky, McMahan, Kemenah, Saldana, Sides, Swindell, Allard.

Heat Races:

Heat #1: Swindell, Allard, Dollansky, Kemenah, Pittman, Meyers, Darrah, Macedo, Scelzi.

Heat #2: Saldana, S. Kinser, K. Kinser, McMahan, Eliason, Madsen, Brown, Wheatley, Netto.

Heat #3: Kaeding, Sides, Schatz, Gravel, Hirst, Abreu, Rose, Wilson, Johnson.

Perth Motorplex

LUKE Dillon won the Sprintcar Gold Cup which also doubled as the final round of the 2012-13 AHG Sprintcar Series at the Perth Motorplex on Saturday night from David Priolo and Ian Loudon.

At the same time Cameron Gessner clinched the series championship from Mark Wells and Callum Williamson.

Dillon started on the front row on the outside of Jason Kendrick and was up into lapped traffic within four laps.

Kendrick was running wide coming out of turn four on lap six, pulled a massive wheel stand and then rolled hard in what proved to be a cruel night for the Kendrick team after Robert Watson junior had a soul-destroying crash in an earlier heat race.

Trent Pigdon was fourth with Mark Wells fifth and followed by Ben Ellement, Cameron Gessner and Callum Williamson, Jamie Miaolo and Daniel Harding to round out the top 10.

Ellement gained enough points to win the Watsons Express Transport Sprintcar track championship over Wells while Gessner had enough points to win the AHG Sprintcar Series, also from Wells.

Priolo was Dillon’s main challenger and put on a couple of moves mid race distance but Dillon was equal to the challenge each time.

The Sydney-based Loudon was driving the Peet Motorsport entry in what was his first drive in 12 months.

“It wasn’t the most beautiful 30 laps I have ever done,” Loudon said.

“We did what we had to do to finish on the podium, that was our objective.

“It’s been 12 months since I have driven so my arms are a little tired.”

Priolo paid credit to the track curator after there has been a bit of rain on the track this week.

“It was really racey all over,” Priolo said.

“I was probably better than him (Dillon) in open air but he made better calls than me in lapped traffic.

“We have had a funny old season but one thing for sure is we have been quick.”

Dillon, who has stepped into the 26 for the second half of the season, maintained the team’s good strike rate.

“This ride, obviously they had big results…the way the run the team is awesome and I was pretty confident I could keep it going.”

WATSONS EXPRESS TRANSPORT SPRINTCARS

Qualifying: Group 1: Daniel Harding 13.654, Ian Loudoun 13.846, Robert Watson 13.858, Ryan Lancaster 14.058, Nathan Brady 14.080 and Callum Williamson 14.260.

Group 2: Ben Ellement 13.528, Trent Pigdon 13.651, Jamie Maiolo 13.747, Mark House 13.771 and Cameron Gesner 13.896.

Group 3: Luke Dillon 13.331, Jason Kendrick 13.476, Brad Maiolo 13.743, Liam Dowling 14.191, Jamie Oldfield 14.304 and Lee Nash no time.

Group 4: Mark Wells 13.617, David Priolo 13.661, Allan Nash 13.866, Darren Hickman 14.056, Luch Monte 14.091 and Sheldon Brady's 14.100.

Race 1: 1st David Priolo, 2nd Sheldon Brady, 3rd Luke Dillon, 4th Darren Hickman, 5th Trent Pigdon, 6th Nathan Brady, 7th Daniel Harding, 8th Dayne Kingshott.

Race 2: 1st Cameron Gessner, 2nd Jason Kendrick, 3rd Callum Williamson, 4th Liam Dowling, 5th Allan Nash, 6th Mark Wells, 7th Ian Loudoun, 8th Jamie Maiolo, 9th Ben Ellement, 10th Lee Nash, 11th Ryan Lancaster.

Race 3: 1st Jason Kendrick, 2nd Mark Wells, 3rd Ian Loudoun, 4th Callum Williamson, 5th Liam Dowling, 6th Liam Dowling, 7th Ryan Lancaster, 8th Nathan Brady, 9th Allan Nash.

Race 4: 1st Luke Dillon, 2nd Ben Ellement, 3rd Trent Pigdon, 4th Bradley Maiolo, 5th Jamie Oldfield, 6th Cameron Gessner, 7th Mark House, 8th Sheldon Brady, 9th Darren Hickman, 10th Dayne Kingshott.

Bronze Dash: Trent Pigdon 13.266, Ian Loudoun 13.257, Ben Ellement 13.509, Daniel Harding 13.685.

Silver Dash: David Priolo 13.231, Ian Loudoun 13.294, Trent Pigdon 13.296, Mark Wells no time taken. Gold Dash: Jason Kendrick 13.102, Luke Dillon 13.139, David Priolo 13.195 and Ian Loudoun 13.558.

Feature race: 1st Luke Dillon, 2nd David Priolo, 3rd Ian Loudoun, 4th Trent Pigdon, 5th Mark Wells, 6th Ben Ellement, 7th Cameron Gessner, 8th Callum Williamson, 9th Jamie Maiolo, 10th Daniel Harding, 11th Dayne Kingshott, 12th Sheldon Brady, 13th Mark House, 14th Darren Hickman, 15th Lee Nash, 16th Liam Dowling, 17th Nathan Brady, 18th Ryan Lancaster. DNF: Bradley Maiolo, Jason Kendrick, Robert Watson junior, Jamie Oldfield. DNS: Luch Monte and Allan Nash.

THE POOL SHOP KALAMUNDA SPEEDCARS

SCOTT Glazebrook was the top dog in The Pool Shop Kalamunda Speedcars and wrapped up the season in fine style by winning the 15-lap final from Neville Lance and Lee Redmond.

The margin between the top two in the final race was just 1.184 seconds but that gap was even closer when Lance won the first race over Glazebrook and Glen Mears by 0.864 of a second.

Glazebrook won race two from Redmond and Lance.

Race 1: 1st Neville Lance, 2nd Scott Glazebrook, 3rd Glen Mears, 4th Lee Redmond, 5th Daniel Golding, 6th Bryn Lake, 7th Travis White, 8th Chris Telenta 9th Rob Golding, 10th Karl Prall, 11th Daryl Clayden. DNF: Vaughan Manders, Greg Day, Philip Jeffreys.

Race 2: 1st Scott Glazebrook, 2nd Lee Redmond, 3rd Neville Lance, 4th Bryn Lake, 5th Glen Mears, 6th Chris Telenta, 7th Rob Golding, 8th Travis White, 9th Daniel Golding, 10th Philip Jeffreys. DNF: Greg Day, Karl Prall, Daryl Clayden.

Final: 1st Scott Glazebrook, 2nd Neville Lance, 3rd Lee Redmond, 4th Chris Telenta, 5th Glen Mears, 6th Bryn Lake, 7th Travis White, 8th Rob Golding, 9th Daniel Golding, 10th Karl Prall. DNF: Philip Jeffreys.

Wiesz finally gets #51.

Merritt, Wallace and Beardslee also win.

Marysville, CA –3 time champion of the MRP Winged Sprint Car class, Colby Wiesz, the “Colfax Comet”, finally grabbed victory #51 at Marysville Raceway park after a year’s absence from victory lane. Shaun Merritt won a hard fought battle and captured the 2013 MRP Mini Stock opener and Billy Wallace won the MRP Wingless Sprint Car main. Matt Beardslee grabbed the honors in the Pro 4 main for his 1st victory of the new season. It was United Rentals Night at the Races.

In the MRP Wined Sprint Car feature, Wiesz outgunned fellow front row starter Cort Dozier at the start and was scored the leader of every lap. It was not as easy as it sounds. Defending champion of the division Billy Wallace from Grass Valley dipped into 2nd past Dozier and hounded Wiesz for the first half of the event. A spirited dice for 3rd that included Dozier, Brent Dothage, and last week’s winner Jeremy Burt had the fans on the edge of their collective seats throughout most of the event. Also included in that tussle was Oregon ’s Vern Wheeler.

At half way Wallace seemed to startle Wiesz and flew on by into the lead off of turn 2. At that very instant, however, the yellow lights flashed on as Wheeler had a mechanical issue that caused his car to chug to a stop. Wiesz got the wake-up call on that situation and got up on the wheel for the final 10 circuits distancing himself from Wallace and the rest of the field. It took Wiesz nearly a year to post his 51st win at the historic MRP oval. Wiesz was candid in victory lane by admitting they had some “problems” in 2012. Wiesz finished his motor on Thursday and commented in pre-race conversation that he had only “started it up in the driveway” prior to pushing off to race Saturday night.

Wallace stayed 2nd with Dozier, Dothage and Burt flashing under the checkers in that order. Dothage and Heath Hall won the heats. Wallace secured his 2nd consecutive $100 Legal Shield quick time qualifier award offered by Legal shield representative Rod Engberson. 2013 Contingency Connection bonuses were also awarded during this event.

Billy Wallace was doing double duty Saturday as he got the jump on Jeremy Hawes as the pair drag raced for turn 1 at the drop of the green. Wallace was scored the leader on every lap thereafter in a convincing win in the MRP Wingless Sprint Car feature event.

Hawes kept Wallace in his sights, but could never quite get to the fleet #Xj. The event was red flagged early on when Josh Vieira biked in turn 1, saved it from rolling over, then pounded the turn 1 concrete. It appeared to be a vicious blow, but Vieira shook it off and walked away.

The new green provided some outstanding wheel to wheel dicing and Wallace, with Hawes in tow, approached lapped traffic rapidly. Hawes, whos night would soon become a memorable one, started to close on Wallace as traffic became a factor. Then, with 6 laps to go Misty Castleberry lost it in turn 3 right in front of Hawes. Hawes did everything but stand his yellow #7 on its nose trying to miss Castleberry. But, Hawes was committed and banged into the errant Castleberry. Hawes car gently tipped onto its roll cage after the collision prompting the 2nd red flag of the event. When fire and safety officials righted Hawes mount it caught fire for a couple of long, frightening moments. A hushed crowd looked on as the fire was extinguished.

Then from turn 3 it sounded like Hawes restarted his car. To a wave of cheers, Hawes had done just that and joined the back of the pack for the restart.

At the new green, Wallace was gone as Rowdy McClenon and Peter Paulson raced hard just behind for 2nd. The final 6 laps allowed for some heroics from Hawes as he jumped on the pedal and moved forward quickly. Hawes pulled off some breathtaking passes in the final laps and wound up an amazing 5th after all the trials and tribulations he had encountered in this event.

McClenon stayed ahead of Paulson for 2nd and Gary Deemer put together a nice race finishing 4th just ahead of the charging Hawes. Hawes and Wallace won the heat races.

In the MRP Mini Stock feature, Shaun Merritt battled his way into 2nd place and then had a monumental battle with early leader Kyle Davey. Front row starter Davey seemed to have this one in the bag at half way when Merritt started to close. The fender to fender action was incredible as two of the leading contenders for this year’s title slugged it out for the lead. It was arguably the best side-by-side race of the evening.

Merritt made the pass for the lead with a handful of laps remaining, but Davey had a huge mechanical failure and pulled off leaving a big gap between Merritt and Jason Clayton, who inherited 2nd with Davey’s departure. But, with 2 to go, Kyle Cheney appeared to blow his motor on the front stretch prompting a crash that drew the yellow flag.

With a green-white-checkered ahead Clayton drew up behind Merritt for the final rush to the checkers. But Merritt had this one handled and pulled away to a fine win in his familiar #77m. Clayton stayed 2nd ahead of Greg Prather and Travis Carter. Merritt was composed, but emotional when he noted from victory lane that sister-in-law Jen Merritt had passed away after a long, brave bout with a terminal illness. It was a great victory for the Merritt family that had endured unusual hardship over the last couple of years. Brother Damian was arm in arm with brother Shaun in a Merritt family victory lane celebration.

Matt Beardslee won the companion Pro 4 feature event. He ran away from the field in a dominating performance beating defending champion Tim Maclaughlin to the checkers by a wide margin. Maclaughlin won the heat race. Go to pro4sprints.com for additional information on the class.

Next week the MRP Winged Sprint Cars will once again headline the program as all three fendered divisions will be back for point racing competition as well. The MRP Super Stocks, Mini Stocks and Hobby Stocks will bring their slam-bang style of racing back to MRP’s spectacular clay surface.

Pit Gates open at 3. Grandstands open at 5. Qualifying at 6. The 1st race will roll off right after qualifying.

Next week, the mighty sprint cars return. Both divisions will again present full programs. The MRP Mini Stocks will make their first 2013 appearance as will the Pro 4 Sprint Cars. Stay tuned.

Virginia Sprint Series presented by National Guard

Race #1 Saturday April 13th 2013 RaceSaver IMCA Mid-Atlantic division Shenandoah Speedway Shenandoah, Va. Tom Humphries Tops the Mountain The season kicked off for the traveling sprint car series at the picture perfect Shenendoah Speedway on a great spring evening with an action packed event. Heat race wins by Carl Simmonds and Jerald Harris started the night before it was off to feature time. Carl Simmonds and Rick Bong paced the field with Bong out first until Brian Lawson got by on lap three leaving Bong to fend off Jerald Harris. Lawson was trying to run away but Harris and now Humphries were on a charge. Pavement races go fast and laps were clicking off as Harris was now on Lawson with eight to go but he felt a tire problem and was forced to pull off. Humphries took over were Harris left off and with four laps to go he found and opening and took the top spot in a dash to the checked flag. Flashing under the waving flag it was Tom Humphries, Brian Lawson, Satch Worley, Anthony Linkenhoker, Rick Bong, Carl Simmonds, Chris Ware, Scott Vasbinder, Ron Moyers, Jerald Harris, Charlie Ware and Billy Norfleet. In two weeks the Virginia Sprint Series we return to Eastside Speedway in Waynesboro, Va. on Saturday night April 27th Thank you four your support Jim Haines Virginia Sprint Series RaceSaver Sprint Series

Ian Madsen Makes Up for Missed Trip “Down Under” With MOWA Sweep!

(Bill W) April 13, 2013 – Ian Madsen was planning on wrapping up a championship at the Sydney Speedway in Australia on Saturday night. Unforeseen travel issues arose for the St. Mary’s, New South Wales native, and he ended up at the 34 Raceway in West Burlington, Iowa racing at the Midwest Open Wheel Association opener. He made the most of it by sweeping the night’s events, holding off Terry McCarl, who charged from the tail of the field in an electric feature event. The win was worth $3,000 and came on the first night of competition with his brand new team (Brent Nehring #18).

After a heat win, and by virtue of a win in the Dash, Madsen started on the pole and shot out to a big lead early on in the 30-lapper with Lucas Wolfe in tow. A spin by Mike Moore with two laps in the books slowed things. Third running and two-time and defending MOWA champion, Jerrod Hull, suffered a flat left rear under caution, and restarted at the tail. McCarl had done the same at the race’s outset, with mag box problems the culprit.

Madsen pulled away again under green flag conditions as second place, Wolfe, had his hands full with AJ Bruns. With eleven laps in, it was Wolfe’s turn to lose a left rear. It was his second of the night, as he blew one in his heat race. He would restart at the tail as well.

Eyes were on McCarl, who had moved up to seventh from the tail on a track that was lending multiple grooves. McCarl began picking off cars, and had shot by Jimmy Hurley into third by lap 21. Two laps later, he was pressuring Madsen for the lead, when Aussie, Trevor Reynolds spun.

Madsen led McCarl, Bruns, Hurley and Jimmy Light back to green with seven laps to go. While eyes were on McCarl, who could not catch Madsen, Wolfe, who restarted seventh, was blazing a trail of his own. Incredibly, he would finish third behind the lead pair. Bruns was fourth, ahead of Ben Wagoner, and Hull, who did his own recovery effort from the tail. Hurley, Paul Nienhiser (from 22nd), Light and Robbie Standridge completed the top ten.

“It was pretty hectic in lapped traffic,” said Madsen in Victory Lane. “I knew (McCarl) would be coming. He’s an excellent racer. I knew he and Lucas would be coming from the back. I’m just looking forward to racing with him week in and week out at Knoxville. It was an awesome race. I hope we can beat him a couple more times this year.”

“It’s unfortunate that yellow came out,” said McCarl of the late caution that interrupted his chase of Madsen in the Country Builders Construction #24. “We put a little harder tire on than most guys did. The tires sealed up, and Ian took off on us. We certainly came to win, that pays the best. But I’m a promoter at heart, and that was a show. Hopefully, all the fans who braved the cold weather saw a good show.”

“I’m not sure what happened to it,” said Wolfe of his left rear tire on the Buffalo Wild Wings #82. “It must have had a hole in it. The track ended up being pretty racy and gave us two options.”

The next stop for the MOWA series will be Sunday, April 21 at the Vermilion County Speedway in Danville, Illinois.

A Main (started), 30 laps: 1. 18, Ian Madsen, St. Mary’s, NSW, Aust. (1) 2. 24, Terry McCarl, Altoona, IA (21) 3. 82, Lucas Wolfe, Mechanicsburg, PA (2) 4. 44, AJ Bruns, Athens, IL (3) 5. 84, Ben Wagoner, Emden, IL (8) 6. 12, Jerrod Hull, Sikeston, MO (4) 7. 35, Jimmy Hurley, Springfield, IL (6) 8. 9, Paul Nienhiser, Chapin, IL (22) 9. 23, Jimmy Light, West Springfield, PA (5) 10. 22, Robbie Standridge, Springfield, IL (16) 11. 10s, Jeremy Standridge, Springfield, IL (9) 12. 47AU, Trevor Reynolds, Perth, WA, Aust. (15) 13. 51J, Ryan Jamison, Mediapolis, IA (13) 14. 77u, Chris Urish, Elkhart, IL (14) 15. 99, Jimmy Davies, Oquawka, IL (17) 16. 42, Cory Bruns, Lincoln, IL (19) 17. 69, Mike Moore, Des Moines, IA (7) 18. 71, Robert Bell, Colfax, IA (18) 19. 83, Dave Getchell, Sperry, IA (20) 20. 52F, Logan Faucon, Elkhart, IL (10) 21. 94, Brandon Thone, Sheboygan, WI (12) 22. 7K, Dustin Selvage, Indianola, IA (11). Lap Leader: Madsen 1-30. Hard Charger: McCarl.

Heat one (started, 10 laps): 1. Ian Madsen (4) 2. Terry McCarl (2) 3. Mike Moore (3) 4. Chris Urish (1) 5. Dustin Selvage (6) 6. Robbie Standridge (7) 7. Dave Getchell (5) 8. Cory Bruns (8)

Heat two (started, 10 laps): 1. Jerrod Hull (1) 2. Jimmy Hurley (3) 3. Lucas Wolfe (5) 4. Jimmy Light (6) 5. Jeremy Standridge (7) 6. Robert Bell (4) 7. Paul Nienhiser (2)

Heat three (started, 10 laps): 1. AJ Bruns (2) 2. Ben Wagoner (4) 3. Logan Faucon (1) 4. Brandon Thone (3) 5. Ryan Jamison (5) 6. Trevor Reynolds (7) 7. Jimmy Davies (6)

Dash (started, 8 laps): 1. Ian Madsen (2) 2. Lucas Wolfe (6) 3. AJ Bruns (1) 4. Jerrod Hull (4) 5. Terry McCarl (7) 6. Jimmy Hurley (5) 7. Jimmy Light (8) 8. Ben Wagoner (3)

FURR FENDS OFF GOLOBIC FOR HIS SECOND OCEAN WIN OF 2013

WATSONVILLE, CALIFORNIA (April 14, 2013) - Brad Furr extended his points lead in the Ocean Sprints presented by Taco Bravo, outmatching 2012 series champion Shane Golobic for a satisfying win on Friday night at Ocean Speedway Watsonville. The result was a role reversal on the 2012 championship battle where Golobic finished ahead of Furr.

The victory gives Furr two fast-times and two wins through the first three races of the season, driving the Price Rite Restaurant Equipment #2 entry.

Furr and Golobic went toe-to-toe for second place for several laps, then inherited the top two positions when Watsonville's Justin Sanders hit bad luck for the third straight week. After going at it for the lead, Furr finally broke free from Golobic on lap 22 to lead the final eight laps to victory.

"Again the guys did a really good job," Furr said. "It's tough when you're leading these things. You gotta stick with what you think is fast. We're real happy. (The restarts) can mess with your concentration but you just have to stay focused."

Sanders set the Ray Scheidt's Electric quick-time earlier in the evening, and drew a zero pill to start from the pole. Golobic leapt up from fifth starting position to third in the early going and by lap five Sanders already found himself in lapped traffic.

Golobic moved past Furr for second on lap eight and began applying the pressure on Sanders for the lead. Golobic nearly took the lead into turn one several laps later but Sanders shut the door.

The turning point of the race came on lap 17 when Sanders made contact with Morgan Hill's Nicholas Ringo and cut down a left rear tire. Despite leading 70 laps so far in 2013, Sanders would again be unable to capture victory.

The caution period set up a great battle for the third position, with San Jose's Ryan Rusconi sweeping past Gilroy's Kurt Nelson and Des Monies, IA's Chris Martin to take the position. The great move was nullifed when the caution came out for "Cowboy" Craig Smith sliding on top of the turn one wall, landing on all fours behind the wall.

Sanders was able to return to the track without loosing a lap, while the battle for the lead between Furr and Golobic intensified. After a caution for debris on lap 20, the restart saw Nick Rescino, Jr. and Martin tangle for fifth to bring out another yellow.

Furr made his big move on lap 22, when he crossed over Golobic down the backstretch and won the drag race into turn three. Furr avoided a close call with a spinning Nick Foster, Jr. on lap 25, which spun Rusconi out of third, and cruised to the finish in the final five laps for the win. Golobic was second ahead of Nelson, Rusconi, and Salinas' Jason Chisum with a career-best mark.

"Yeah it was a pretty good race," Golobic said. "Brad is a pretty good driver and I like racing with him. We had nothing for him but congratulations to him. The mud on the car is actually deceiving because the track slicked off more than we expected."

Heat races were won by Sanders, Auburn's Andy Forsberg, and Martin. Fresno's Koen Shaw drove from 18th to ninth to win the DDNi Hard Charger.

The Ocean Sprints presented by Taco Bravo will take a break until returning on May 3rd. Next Friday night at Ocean Speedway will be the first of four USAC Sprint Car races at the track in 2013.

For more information on the Ocean Sprints log onto http://www.oceansprints.com and for more on the Ocean Speedway visit http://www.oceanspeedway.com

Ocean Speedway would like to thank Taco Bravo, Digital Delivery Networks, Nobel Construction, Get Som Sports, Ray Scheidt's Electric, Hoosier Tires West, and Kaeding Performance for their support.

April 12, 2013 Ocean Sprints presented by Taco Bravo - Watsonville, California

RAY SCHEIDT'S ELECTRIC QUALIFYING: 7 Justin Sanders 12.335 HEAT 1: 7 Justin Sanders HEAT 2: 7c Andy Forsberg HEAT 3: 44 Chris Martin 30 LAP FEATURE: 1) 2 Brad Furr, 2) 22 Shane Golobic, 3) 72w Kurt Nelson, 4) 98 Ryan Rusconi, 5) 25z Jason Chisum, 6) 3t Nicholas Ringo, 7) 11 Nick Rescino, 8) 39c Carson McCarl, 9) 92 Koen Shaw, 10) 4 Nathan Washam, 11) 8 Jeremy Chisum, 12) 4x Tim Decarlo, Jr., 13) 199 Nick Foster, Jr., 14) 4f Burt Foland, Jr., 15) 7 Justin Sanders, 16) 44 Chris Martin, 17) 96 Nick Ringo, Jr., 18) 39 Craig Smith, 19) 7c Andy Forsberg, 20) 14 Nick Green NT

LAP LEADERS: 7 Justin Sanders 1-17, 22 Shane Golobic 18-22, 2 Brad Furr 23-30

2013 Montpelier Motor Speedway Results

April 6, 2013 - 27th Annual Season Opener 110th Anniversary of Racing at the Montpelier Motor Speedway

Hollingsworth Wins Midget Feature.

A Main:
1. 85 Shane Hollingsworth Lafayette, Indiana
2. 56 Aaron Pierce Fishers, Indiana
3. 7 Austin Brown Millstadt, Illinois
4. 10 Billy Wease Noblesville, Indiana
5. 5C Colton Cottle Kansas, Illinois
6. 5X Justin Peck Monrovia, Indiana
7. 16 Travis Berryhill Indianapolis, Indiana
8. 21 Kurt Mayhew DeMotte, Indiana
9. 27 Ross Rankine Indianapolis, Indiana
10. 17 Blake Edwards -*R Claremore, Oklahoma
11. 3N Jake Neuman New Berlin, Illinois
12. 17 Michael Koontz Bloomington, Indiana
13. 9P Parker Price Miller Kokomo, Indiana
14. 6 Nick Lucas Rockville, Indiana
15. 2 Stratton Briggs - *R Anna, Ohio
16. 29 David Hair Camby, Indiana
17. 53 Aaron Schuck - *R Joliet, Illinois
18. 15 Jeff Zelinski - *R Joliet, Illinois
19. 11C Chett Gehrke Kokomo, Indiana
20. 7 Gage Walker Indianapolis, Indiana
B Main (Top 5 Transfer):

1. 16 Travis Berryhill
2. 17K Michael Koontz
3. Stratton Briggs
4. 53 Aaron Schuck
5. 29 David Hair
6. 9 Jessica Bean Farmland, Indiana
7. 21 Justin Dickerson -*R Pittsboro, Indiana
8. 44 Tyler Ransbottom - *R Bellefountaine, Ohio
9. 21 Nick Speidel - *R Muncie, Indiana
10. 13 Patrick Mead -*R Mount Sterling, Ohio
11. 52 Mike Gass Worth, Illinois
12. 12 Kent Kreigbaum Marion, Indiana
13. 22 John Heydenreich Bloomsburg, Penns.

Race #1 of the Placerville Speedway race schedule. Very huge crowd, Kyle Larson and Rico Abreu joined the field for this night of racing.

STORY BY: Gaye Carmichael, Motor Sports Journalist gayec@att.net (530)409-0646

(Placerville, CA 04/05/2013) Cheers, screaming, fans on their feet and hands clapping, welcomed home Kyle Larson of Elk Grove, CA, who started his sprint car racing career on this Placerville Speedway quarter-mile dirt oval, in Placerville. Larson did not let these fans down as he raced into the lead of the twenty-five lap "A" feature event scoring every lap in front to take the win.

"It's good to be back here. It's been about two and a half years since I've been here. I think of this as my home track. This is where I started my racing career, where I had my first win and where I was awarded the "Rookie of the Year" in the Civil War Series. I had a lot of fun tonight though towards the end of the race, I had mixed emotions when Rico (Abreu) and I were racing each other, almost passing me on the front stretch, but the next thing I saw was Rico spun out in the second turn. I felt the pressure was off of me, but at the same time I wanted Rico to have a top finish. The competition is what draws me into racing. It's really a lot of fun. I want to thank all of our sponsors, all of our crew, all the people who help me race sprints and have given me great cars to drive plus all the fans that turn out." said Larson.

Abreu, had to restart at the rear of the field, with only three laps to go and managed to score in tenth at the line.

This is the season opening race here at this track, promoted by Alan Handy and I believe it was beyond anyone's imagination the turn out, that there would be. The line started prior to anything happening on the track and continued through qualifying, etc.as they went on. The line from the ticket booth, through the parking area went all the way to the street and stayed that way. The racing event started with an invocation, the National Anthem, followed with all of the drivers, etc. coming down to line up on the front stretch, in behalf of a memorial for the loss of Steven Allard, who raced this oval for years, winning races, championships, etc., as well as other racing people recently lost. Scott Russell led off the Memorial with words about Allard and how much he is missed, with Andy Gregg offering a prayer for all of the racing people lost and their family's, ending with Russell and Andy Forsberg, driving their sprints with the checkered flag slowly in respect, with the last two laps, full speed in their Memory. My thoughts include sadness and prayers to each family and their loved ones they lost.

Thirty 360 Sprints turned out for this opening night race and it was Andy Forsberg of Auburn, CA who set fast time with a 10.195 second lap. Larson posted a 10.280 second lap, Abreu's scored a 10.300. second lap with Jimmy Trulli rounding out the top four qualifiers with his 10.389 second lap.

Justin Sanders took the "A" Main checkered flag in second, followed by Willie Croft, Forsberg, Gregg, Brent Rollag, Trulli, Justin Johnson, Mike Benson, Abreu, Jake Morgan, Greg DeCaires, Zach Zimmerly, Russell, Charlie Cagle, Bradley Terrell, R C Smith, Mason Moore and Matt Peterson. Sean Becker was racing in twelfth on the last lap and ran up the wall in the third turn. Becker was okay, but not sure exactly where he finished in the race.

"B" Main and Heat Race Finishes, are as follows: (Please note all finishes, times, etc., are unofficial)

"B" Main: Four transfer into the "A" Feature.

Croft, Gregg, DeCaires, Becker, Tyler Spath, Kurt Simpson, Chris Masters, Joe Stornetta, Geoff Duppman, Cody Spencer.

HEAT RACES: (Four transfer into the "A" Feature)

Heat #1: Peterson, Smith, Forsberg, Morgan, Kirk Simpson, James Sweeney, Cody Spencer, Gregg.

Heat #2: Benson, Terrell, Rollag, Larson, Sean Becker, Willie Croft, Geoff Duppman.

Heat #3: Moore, Abreu, Sanders, Russell, Gregg DeCaires, Tyler Smith.

Heat #4: Cagle, Johnson, Trulli, Zimmerly, Joe Stornetta, Stephen Rhoads, Jr.

World of Outlaw Sprints race at Antioch.

STORY BY: Gaye Carmichael, Motor Sports Journalist gayec@att.net ( 530)409-0646

(Antioch, CA, 04/05/2013)An absolutely great run had Shane Golobic of Fremont, CA, scoring his first career World of Outlaw Sprint Series victory, earning a $10,000. purse. Golobic along with this exceptionally happy team, just had their wishes come true. Golobic started the feature in second place and when the green flag flew out for the "A" Feature, it was Jonathan Allard who took the lead. Allard, of Chico, CA, having won the Dash, led about nine or so laps before contact had been made that caused him to lose his line and Golobic raced to the front that he then controlled to the checkered flag.

"The track was awesome. I was able to get through traffic easily. It was really awesome for us. I want to dedicate this win to Bill Fosbennea, one of our crew members (who has cancer) and a special thanks to Joe VonSchriltz, Country Builders. I also want to thank our team, my family, all of our sponsors and all of the fans." said Golobic, who had a perpetual smile. Golobic won his Heat Race and finished second in the Dash. I had talked to Golobic prior to the race since I've seen him race well many times in California. I told Golobic, he needed to win one, so I could interview him and he said, "well I still have tonight." Way to go Shane!

Scoring in second place, also driving a near perfect race, was Joey Saldana of Brownsburg, IN. Saldana started the race in fourth moved into second on the same lap that Golobic had taken the lead.

"It was a good race for us. I could move around any where on the track. I could move to the top or where ever, it was awesome. We are a relatively new team and we learn more every week. I thank Motter and all of our sponsors, all my crew, my family and all of the fans who come to support us." said Saldana. Saldana finished second in his Heat Race and fourth in the Dash.

Third place went to Cody Darrah of Red Lion, PA. Darrah won his Heat Race and finished sixth in the Dash, to start sixth in the "A" Feature. Again, this driver also drove a great race. By the time the race teams had loaded up, to leave the track it had been impossible for me to get to Darrah. Knowing Darrah, I know that he would have wanted to thank all of his sponsors, his team and of course the fans.

When the World of Outlaw Sprint Series rolled in the gate of Antioch Speedway, you could feel the excitement as thirty-five racing teams, unloaded their 410 Sprints. You have to give so much credit to these teams who travel all over the United States, all the different tracks they compete on and how they make themselves available after the races to sign autographs, have photo's taken with fans, etc. It's no wonder that fans love this great group of drivers who not only put on some great sprint car racing but then also make time for them.

Daryn Pittman of Owasso, OK, set fast time in qualifying with a 11.706 second time. Pittman finished third in his Heat Race, ninth in the Dash and took the checkered in tenth.

Tim Kaeding of San Jose, CA, just missed a podium finish, scoring a fourth place finish. Kaeding has been scoring top finishes throught out the WoO Western Swing. Kaeding scored a second in his Heat Race and a fifth in the Dash.

Kyle Larson of Elk Grove, CA finished in fifth, for your top five.

Sixth went to Sammy Swindell (TN), Allard, Donny Schatz (ND), Kyle Hirst (CA), Pittman, Jason Meyers (CA), Paul McMahan (TN), Rico Abreu (CA), Kraig Kinser (IN), David Gravel (CT), Jac Haudenschild (OH), Craig Dollansky (MN), Dominic Scelzi (CA), Steve Kinser (IN), Evan Suggs (CA), Jason Sides (TN), Terry McCarl (IA), Chad Kemenah (OH), Greg Wilson (OH) and Kerry Madsen (AUS).

Last Chance Showdown ("B" Main), the Dash and the Heat Race finishes, are as follows: (Please note, all finishes, times, etc. are unofficial.)

LCS ("B" Main): Dollansky, Wilson, Suggs, McCarl, Scelzi, Bobby McMahan (CA), Austen Wheatley (WA), Jason Statler (CA), Sean McMahan (CA), Pat Harvey (CA), Dusty Green (CA), Carson Macedo (CA), Brian Brown (MO), Bill Aton (CA).

DASH: Allard, Golobic, Swindell, Saldana, Kaeding, Darrah, Larson, Meyers, Pittman, Schatz.

HEAT RACES:

Heat #1: Darrah, Allard, Pittman, Haudenschild, K. Kinser, Dollansky, McCarl, Wheatley, Harvey.

Heat #2: Golobic, Saldana, P. McMahan, Sides, Larson, Suggs, Macedo, Statler, Green.

Heat #3: Meyers, Kaeding, Abreu, Kemenah, S. Kinser, Wilson, Brown, S. McMahan.

Heat #4: Swindell, Schatz, Gravel, Hirst, Madsen, Scelzi, B. McMahan, Aton.

The Hard Charger Award went to Scelzi. Scelzi transferred into the "A" from the LCS ("B" Main), to start twenty-fourth and scored in eighteenth at the line.

Race sheduled at Calistoga, rained out and races at Hanford, then Perris, winds down their Western Swing.

Lincoln Park Speedway

By CAREY FOX
Times Sports Editor

PUTNAMVILLE – The weather couldn’t have been much better for the opening night of the Bill Gardner Indiana Openwheel.com Racin’ Fest.
A packed grandstand was on hand along with a talented crop of hot shoes looking for a spot in Victory Lane.
The headline event was a crop of sprint car drivers chomping at the bit for the nearly $1,500 worth of lap money as well as the $2,000 on hand for the pilot that crossed the finish line first.
As the weather finally turned warm in their home state, plenty of drivers took their experience from Florida’s Speed Weeks back to the Midwest and brought it to LPS.
Jeff Bland Jr. captured the first heat in the B&B Autobrokers, ServPro, Iron Pit Restorations ride as Brian Hayden returned home in a sprinter to claim a well-earned victory in heat number two ahead of Kent Christian. Casey Shuman caught heat number three ahead of Seth Parker.
The A-main lined up with Bland and Hayden up front with Shuman and Kyle Simon in row number two. Christian and Parker towed the third line.
Bland took the green and had the hammer down from the beginning, leading the feature over Hayden, who had designs on the lead early on.
Brady Short made a quick run to the front and challenged the leaders before lap 10. Hayden was in line behind Bland as Shuman and Chase Briscoe were closely in tow. Short and Hayden dueled with each other for several laps before contact between the two checked Hayden.
The duo put on a great show lap-after-lap before Short slid up high and made contact with Hayden to end his evening.
On the re-start past the midway point of the 40-lap main, Bland continued to hold the point as Shuman closed the gap. Short was right on the tail tank of the leaders, stalking his chance at the lead.
With seven laps remaining, Shuman got upside down in turn two and Chris Gurley checked up and got upside down as well. The ensuing red flag re-set the field for a battle to the wire.
On the re-start, Bland and Short duked it out ahead of Chase Briscoe, who was fast throughout. Bland held down the top spot as the white flag came out.
As the pair entered turn two, smoke began to pour out of Bland’s machine, but Short wasn’t able to catch him through the final corners. Bland finished the feature on top of the field, but his motor let go several hundred feet after the finish to make the victory somewhat bittersweet.
Bland took the victory ahead of Short and Briscoe in the Competition Suspension, Hinchman Racewear, Auto Credit No. 38. Briscoe took third ahead of Josh Burton, who came forward from 13th. Kyle Simon was fifth with Jon Stanbrough coming forward from the tail of the field to place sixth with Kent Christian, Seth Parker, Ethan Barrow and Rod Henning wrapping the top-10.
Though he ended up with a disappointing finish in the sprint feature, Brian Hayden returned to capture the UMP Modified A-main after getting past Paul Bumgardner and Craig Conyer during the early stages of the main event.
Hayden went to the bottom to get past Bumgardner in turns 1-2 as Bradley Sterrett and Kenny Carmichael Sr. were in a door-to-door battle for third.
As the race played out, Hayden maintained the top spot ahead of a side-by-side challenge between Kenny Carmichael Jr. and Bumgardner. Randy Shuman and Kenny Carmichael Sr. were closely behind the frontrunners.
Carmichael Jr. closed on Hayden in traffic over the late stages of the A-main, but couldn’t overtake the Greencastle native. Carmichael Jr. held off a spirited challenge from Bumgardner off the fourth turn for the runner-up position in a feature marred by several stoppages.
Hayden’s win came in the Cyclone Custom Products, York Chevrolet, IndianaOpenwheel.com, Lucas Oil sponsored 2H.
Kenny Carmichael Sr. moved up from a 13th-place starting position to take fourth ahead of Craig Conyer. David Bumgardner debuted his modified and placed sixth with Carlos Bumgardner, Randy Shuman, Scott Ricketts and Garry Ricketts in the top-10.
In the UMP Super Stock main event, Steve Peeden took advantage of mechanical problems by Chris Hillman, who had led from the opening green flag.
Hillman came to a stop with just four laps remaining in the A-main as Peeden took over the point on the re-start. He was able to hold off the field as Kenny Carmichael Jr. repeated his runner-up spot from the modified feature. Mike Staggs came up from 13th to take third with Doug McCullough leading Dan McCullough across the finish line. Tyler Loughmiller was seventh followed by Scott Carrington, Christian York and Josh McDaniel.
In the final feature of the evening, Doug McCullough provided a dominant effort to claim the bomber feature, pulling away from the field following a re-start with just three circuits left on the docket.
McCullough held the top position ahead of a battle between Josh Foxworthy (2nd) and Brandon Roundtree as Tyler Neal claimed fourth ahead of Kevin Kemp and David Wallen. Bob Farris was seventh with Kyle Krupa, David Shepherd and Jeff Shepherd in the top-10.
Next week will be a regular card of sprints, modifieds, super stocks and bombers.

Lincoln Park Speedway
“Bill Gardner Racing Fest”
Sprint car feature
Jeff Bland Jr., 2. Brady Short, 3. Chase Briscoe, 4. Josh Burton, 5. Kyle Simon, 6. Jon Stanbrough, 7. Kent Christian, 8. Seth Parker, 9. Ethan Barrow, 10. Rod Henning, 11. Jordan Kinser, 12. Garrett Abrams, 13. Chris Babcock, 14. Brian Karraker, 15. Casey Shuman, 16. Chris Gurley, 17. Brian Hayden, 18. Jarrett Andretti, 19. Chad Boesplug, 20. Eric Smith
B-main winner: Karraker

Moore Takes WAR Season Opener

Lebanon, MO(April 5,2013)-After finishing last year as the runner-up in the Wingless Auto Racing points chase, Mitchell Moore started 2013 on the right foot with a win at Midway Speedway Friday night. After leading the first lap, Aaron Kuhn looped his car in turn two leaving Eric Todd, Dustin Arnall, and Rusty Dukes with no place to go. The incident would end the evening for Todd and Arnall. On the restart, Moore took the lead over Taylor Walton and Josh Stephens. The lead trio would remain this way over the first eight laps with Chad Goff in the hunt as well. By lap nine, Walton and Stephens had a close battle for second and by lap ten, Goff made it a three car battle. Goff was able to slip by Stephens for third and on lap twelve, the action would be stopped for a Steven Cross spin in turn two. Once restarted, Moore continued to lead Walton, Goff, and Stephens. With fifteen laps in the books, the yellow came out for a PJ Grimes spin in turn four. On the restart as the leaders came through turns three and four, Jeff Wingate got a strong run. With most drivers using the bottom as the preferred line, Wingate got into the back of Stephens and spun to a stop in turn four ending his shot at a top five finish. Moore again led on the restart as Goff and Stephens would work their way by Walton over the last few laps. Peter Palazzolo saw his bid for a top five finish come to a halt as he lost power and coasted into the infield on lap eighteen. Moore went on the win in the Kelly Potter-owned Eagle with Denny Moore power. Goff, in his WAR debut, ran a strong second in the B&D Racing/Kercher Racing Engines XXX. Stephens was third in the Stephens Automotive/Summers Farms Eagle with RMS power. Walton was fourth in the John Hillman Gambler with Hillman power. After starting sixteenth, Kevin Whitworth was able to work his way into the top five in the Hockett Racing Maxim with RMS power. Brad Ryun was sixth with Matt Fox seventh. Austin Alumbaugh, Cross, and Chris Desselle rounded out the top ten. John Helm was the Keizer Wheels fast time award winner. Winners of the Schure-Built Suspensions heats were Todd, Walton, and Moore.

Wingless Auto Racing presented by Impact Signs Midway Speedway-Lebanon, MO April 5, 2013 A-Main- 1. 51 Mitchell Moore, Edgerton, KS (7) 2. 9 Chad Goff, Spring Hill, KS (2) 3. 09 Josh Stephens, Buckner, MO (5) 4. 14C Taylor Walton, Warrensburg, MO (3) 5. 77 Kevin Whitworth, Ozark, MO (16) 6. 1 Bradlee Ryun, Higginsville, MO (11) 7. 23F Matt Fox, Hughesville, MO (12) 8. 81A Austin Alumbaugh, Higginsville, MO (21) 9. 19S Steven Cross, Clinton, MO (15) 10. 21C Chris Desselle, Richmond, MO (17) 11. 1K Aaron Kuhn, Independence, MO (1) 12. 8 Jeff Wingate, Centertown, MO (8) 13. 29C Cody Crabtree, Marshfield, MO (13) 14. 10 Will Register, Sedalia, MO (14) 15. 65ss Warren Tarr, Osage Beach, MO (18) 16. 70 Peter Palazzalo, Pacific, MO (20) 17. 7J Rusty Dukes, Fair Play, MO (9) 18. 00 P J Grimes, Otterville, MO (19) 19. 21 Eric Todd, Falcon, MO ( 6) 20. 2A Dustin Arnall, Hartville, MO (10) 21. 12 John Helm, Kearney, MO (4)

Noll, Shipley & More Show Spring Speed at CSP!

Lonnie Wheatley, PEORIA, Ariz. (April 6, 2013) – Jason Noll and Josh Shipley were among the headliners as a total of 110 cars filled the pit area for Saturday night’s Spring Speed Event at the 1/3-mile Canyon Speedway Park clay oval near Phoenix.

While Noll raced from five rows deep for another IMCA Modified score and Shipley raced from seventh for his second consecutive LoanMart Challenge Cup Sprint Car triumph, other winners on the night included Bo Partain in Viper Smart Start Pure Stock action, Dustin Cormany in Micro Sprints and John Romero in Renegades.

Working forward from the ninth starting position, Noll notched his second Modified win in a row by taking the checkered flag ahead of third row starter Ricky Thornton, Jr., with 12th-starter Tim Ward, George Fronsman and Anthony Madrid rounding out the top five.

Shipley raced from the fourth row to capture his second Challenge Cup Sprint Car feature win of the year in front of Johnny Shelton, Jr., with pole starter Jacob Hawkins, Dean Colquette and Mike Visser rounding out the top five.

Carrying the hot hand in Pure Stock action with three wins in as many Winter Challenge events, Bo Partain picked up right where he left off by racing from seventh to take top honors ahead of Ryan Eaden, Chris McCurdy, Jr., Steve Shumaker and “B” Main winner Lee Morrell, who climbed from 17th to round out the top five.

A winner of two Winter Challenge features in the Micro Sprint Car ranks, Dustin Cormany raced from the fourth starting position to take another checkered flag ahead of 11th-starter Dennis Carrier with Jacob Hawkins, Jason Grady and Tyler Ybarra filling out the top five.

John Romero came from the second row outside as well to top the first Renegade feature event of the year in front of Don Berner, Paul O’Connor, Richard Bennett and Brandy McCurdy.

Action continues at Canyon Speedway Park on Saturday night, April 27, with the Third Annual Canyon Clash featuring the USAC Southwest Sprint Cars along with the LoanMart Challenge Cup Sprint Cars, Micro Sprints and AMA Mod Lites.

Canyon Speedway Park

Spring Speed Event Results:

IMCA Modifieds:

First Heat: 1. 12-Guy Norton, 2. 59-Mark Stewart, 3. 44-Jason Noll, 4. 33jr-Paul French, Jr., 5. 5x-Steve Carter, 6. 87-Clifton Maggard, 7. 48jc-Josh Center.

Second Heat: 1. 99-Zach Washburn, 2. 5m-Anthony Madrid, 3. 39x-James McElroy, 4. 20rt-Ricky Thornton, Jr., 5. 3-Jim Collinsworth, 6. $-Cody Center, 7. 8-Nate Warren.

Third Heat: 1. 41-George Fronsman, 2. 19-Jay Foster, 3. 4tw-Tim Ward, 4. 78-Steve Stultz, 5. 82-J.C. Parmeley, 6. 39-Derek Huggins, 7. 8x-Tom Williams.

“A” Feature: 1. 44-Jason Noll, 2. 20rt-Ricky Thornton, Jr., 3. 4tw-Tim Ward, 4. 41-George Fronsman, 5. 5m-Anthony Madrid, 6. 19-Jay Foster, 7. 3-Jim Collinsworth, 8. 5x-Steve Carter, 9. 82-J.C. Parmeley, 10. 87-Clifton Maggard, 11. 99-Zach Washburn, 12. 8-Nate Warren, 13. 39-Derek Huggins, 14. 78-Steve Stultz, 15. $-Cody Center, 16. 33jr-Paul French, Jr., 17. 59-Mark Stewart, 18. 8x-Tom Williams, 19. 12-Guy Norton, 20. 48jc-Josh Center, 21. 39x-James McElroy.

LoanMart Challenge Cup Sprint Cars:

First Heat: 1. 2-Josh Shipley, 2. 9-Johnny Shelton, Jr., 3. 16-Mike Visser, 4. 0-Tanner Grau, 5. 27-Scott Mortenson, 6. 29-Dean Colquette, 7. 5g-Gene Gile, 8. 71-Crash Vegas, 9. 8-Dan Bauman.

Second Heat: 1. 98-Matt Lundy, 2. 11T-Lonnie Oliver, 3. 74-Jacob Hawkins, 4. 2x-Larry Gibson, 5. 53-Tom Lee, 6. 35-Steve Wagner, 7. 7j-Kiley Fellars, 8. 11az-Jesse Turner.

“A” Feature: 1. 2-Josh Shipley, 2. 9-Johnny Shelton, Jr., 3. 74-Jacob Hawkins, 4. 29-Dean Colquette, 5. 16-Mike Visser, 6. 7j-Kiley Fellars, 7. 11az-Jesse Turner, 8. 5g-Gene Gile, 9. 0-Tanner Grau, 10. 53-Tom Lee, 11. 8-Dan Bauman, 12. 98-Matt Lundy, 13. 71-Crash Vegas, 14. 35-Steve Wagner, 15. 11T-Lonnie Oliver, 16. 2x-Larry Gibson, 17. 27-Scott Mortenson.

Viper Smart Start Pure Stocks:

First Heat: 1. 21r-Ryan Eaden, 2. 3x-Danny Pearson, 3. 78-Kevin Parker, 4. 84-Mike Goodwin, 5. 92p-John Parmeley, 6. 3-Ashley Stafford, 7. 97-Stephen Lumpkin, 8. 04b-Justin Bishop.

Second Heat: 1. 64-Daniel Romero, 2. 28x-Donnie Yates, 3. 22x-Michael Huffman, 4. 6-Michael Wrightsman, 5. 90-Lee Morrell, 6. 68v-Joe Vlasity, 7. 28-Mike Herrera, 8. 52-Troy Magano.

Third Heat: 1. 23jr-Chris McCurdy, Jr., 2. XX-Chuck Thornton, 3. 06-Marlowe Wrightsman, 4. Z28-Ty Weidner, 5. 88-Scott Krantz, 6. 70-Bruce Schoeller, 7. 24-Grant Ballard, 8. 21m-Matt Martinez.

Fourth Heat: 1. 75c-Bo Partain, 2. 5m-Anthony Madrid, 3. 44s-Steve Shumaker, 4. 40sr-Jeff Stafford, 5. 42-Patrick Shumaker, 6. 125-John Drake, 7. 2-Justin Thornton, 8. 64x-Vance Honea.

“B” Feature: 1. 90-Lee Morrell, 2. 42-Patrick Shumaker, 3. 68v-Joe Vlasity, 4. 04b-Justin Bishop, 5. 92p-John Parmeley, 6. 70-Bruce Schoeller, 7. 2-Justin Thornton, 8. 28-Mike Herrera, 9. 3-Ashley Stafford, 10. 52-Troy Magano, 11. 24-Grant Ballard, 12. 125-John Drake, 13. 88-Scott Krantz, 14. 21m-Matt Martinez, 15. 64x-Vance Honea, 16. 97-Stephen Lumpkin.

“A” Feature: 1. 75c-Bo Partain, 2. 21r-Ryan Eaden, 3. 23jr-Chris McCurdy, Jr., 4. 44s-Steve Shumaker, 5. 90-Lee Morrell, 6. 3x-Danny Pearson, 7. 6-Michael Wrightsman, 8. 92p-John Parmeley, 9. 78-Kevin Parker, 10. 28x-Donnie Yates, 11. 84-Mike Goodwin, 12. Z28-Ty Weidner, 13. 42-Patrick Shumaker, 14. 06-Marlowe Wrightsman, 15. 22x-Michael Huffman, 16. 40sr-Jeff Stafford, 17. XX-Chuck Thornton, 18. 68v-Joe Vlasity, 19. 04b-Justin Bishop, 20. 64-Daniel Romero, 21. 5m-Anthony Madrid.

Micro Sprints:

First Heat: 1. 16-Pat Wing, 2. 32-Jacob Hawkins, 3. 88-Adam Milsap, 4. 2-Dennis Carrier, 5. 4-Ryan Walter, 6. 53-Joe Pitts, 7. 101-Jim Branum, 8. 7-Kevin Keefer.

Second Heat: 1. 14-Dustin Cormany, 2. 20az-Jarrett Martin, 3. 12-David Tardiff, 4. 50-Cliff Cormany, 5. 1st-Tracy Simmons, 6. 42-Kenny Hill, 7. 21b-Brandon Hacker, 8. 55-Greg Pritts.

Third Heat: 1. 45-Jason Grady, 2. 81-Tyler Dean, 3. 41-Colton Hardy, 4. 31-Tyler Ybarra, 5. 6-Dave Van Ess, 6. 17-Joe Scheopner, 7. 29-Paul Martin.

“A” Feature: 1. 14-Dustin Cormany, 2. 2-Dennis Carrier, 3. 32-Jacob Hawkins, 4. 45-Jason Grady, 5. 31-Tyler Ybarra, 6. 6-Dave Van Ess, 7. 17-Joe Scheopner, 8. 29-Paul Martin, 9. 50-Cliff Cormany, 10. 7-Kevin Keefer, 11. 53-Joe Pitts, 12. 4-Ryan Walter, 13. 12-David Tardiff, 14. 21b-Brandon Hacker, 15. 41-Colton Hardy, 16. 101-Jim Branum, 17. 42-Kenny Hill, 18. 1st-Tracey Simmons, 19. 16-Pat Wing, 20. 20az-Jarrett Martin, 21. 55-Greg Pritts, 22. 81-Tyler Dean, 23. 88-Adam Milsap.

Knaub Victorious at SSP’s Opening Night on Saturday

Next Wednesday Test & Tune on April 10

Newberrytown, PA (April 6, 2013) – The Susquehanna Speedway Park opened up on Saturday night for the 10th season under the ownership of Todd and Rhonda Fisher with four exciting divisions. Dover’s Gene Knaub visited the SSP victory lane on the big track after claiming the 25-lap Late Model feature on opening night. Hanover’s Mike Walls took the win by leading every lap of the Street Stock 20 lapper. Frankie Herr of Carlisle took the win in the 25-lap Super Sportsman tour race.

Before the National Anthem at the beginning of the night a special tribute to the late Carl Billet took place with more than 10 Late Model drivers brought their cars to the frontstretch to say a few words about Carl. As a special announcement the management at SSP has renamed the Late Model Championship to “The Billet Cup” in honor of the late-Billet. A spectacular trophy will be constructed with every past, present and future Late Model Champion’s name engraved on it. The trophy will be on display throughout the year at the Eastern Museum of Motor Racing in York Springs, PA. It will be on hand at the season point finale at SSP on September 14 and also at the season ending Awards Gala. Billet’s name will appear on the trophy seven times, the most of any other Late Model champion at SSP.

Randy Christine Jr. started on the pole position and grabbed the early lead over Larry Baer. On the fifth circuit, Gene Knaub came from fifth and moved into the runner-spot behind Christine. On the tenth lap, Knaub scooted by Christine on the bottom side coming out of turn two to take the top spot. From there, Knaub never looked back to claim his first SSP Late Model season opener win. Knaub won an Xtreme Stock Car feature in 2006 on opening day as well. Christine kept Knaub within his sights for the remainder of the race and finished solidly in second. Randy Stoudt started sixth and finished in third. Baer and Chase Billet rounded out the top five. The JR’s Paving Hard Charger award went to Brad Shank who started 20th and moved up five spots to finish 15th. Baer, Justin Ehrhart and Christine Jr. were the heat race winners. Matt Murphy won the consolation race.

Mike Walls grabbed the early lead of the 20-lap Street Stock feature and never looked in the rear view mirror to claim the victory. Gary Potts challenged Walls early but retired from the race on lap 13. Nick Bloom finished solidly in the runner-up spot with Randy Zechman and Jasen Geesaman finishing third and fourth respectively. Chris Derr rounded out the top five. Mike Walls, Derr and McNeal were heat race victors.

Mike Enders and Frankie Herr started on the front row of the 25-lap Super Sportsman feature with Enders taking the early lead. Herr took the lead around the top side on the fourth circuit. Enders did not go away as he briefly led lap 7. Herr again led the next 8 laps until Enders took the top spot back over for more laps on lap 17 and 18. Herr regained the leader spot on lap 19 and never relinquished it again to take the win. Enders finished second. Rich Eichelberger started 12th and finished close behind in third. Chad Criswell and Carmen Perigo rounded out the top five. Enders, Chris Meleason, Duane Smith and Perigo won their respective heat races. Doug Dodson won the consolation race.

In the caution free 20-lap Classic Car feature, Joe Snodgrass wired the field to win the race. Matt Wallace finished in second, followed by Steve Cantwell edging out Charlie Summers for third. Pete Neal finished fifth. Wallace and Snodgrass were heat race winners.

Racing action returns to the Big Track at SSP on Saturday night, April 13 on York County racing Club Night with the Late Models, Street Stocks, Xtreme Stock Cars, Road Warriors/Mini Vans and PA Sprint Series. Then the 410 Super Sprint Cars return to SSP on Sunday April 14 along with the 358 Sprint Cars in the 4th Annual Sprint Car Spring Classic.

On track action returns to the SSP Outback Track on Friday night, April 12 from 6:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. with a nighttime Test & Tune session featuring quarter midgets, karts and Adult Speedcars. The gates will open at 5:30 p.m. The cost will be $20.00 per driver with no charge for anyone else entering the grandstand and "cold pit" areas. All Outback Track participants should enter the pits from the Kise Mill Road entrance behind turn 2 of the "Big Track."

The Susquehanna Speedway Park is located off I-83 to exit 32, then 1.4 miles NW on SR382 to York Road, then 1.3 miles south. For more information, contact the speedway offices at (717) 292-1696 or visit online at sspracing.net. On raceday, use the track phone at (717) 938-9170 for up-to-date information at the “Big Track” and the “Outback Track.”

Susquehanna Speedway Park Race Results from Saturday, April 6, 2013

Late Models Feature (25 laps): 1. Gene Knaub; 2. Randy Christine Jr.; 3. Randy Stoudt; 4. Larry Baer; 5. Chase Billet; 6. Justin Ehrhart; 7. Wes Alleman; 8. Tim Murphy; 9. Grant Adams; 10. Steve Billet; 11. Chris Knopp; 12. Billy Wampler; 13. Travis Mease; 14. John Moser Jr.; 15. Brad Shank; 16. Ron Coleman; 17. Matt Adams; 18. Matt Murphy; 19. Jake Moser; 20. Eddie Drury; 21. J.R. Rodriguez; 22. Steve Weikel; 23. Jake Jones; 24. Dan Zechman; DNQ – Nathan Ottersmeyer; Carl Leech; Kyle Martin; Denny Willey.

FEATURE LAP LEADERS: Christine Jr. (1-9); Knaub (10-25).

JR’s PAVING HARD CHARGER: Brad Shank (+5 positions: 20th start / 15th finish)

HEAT RACE WINNERS: Baer, Ehrhart and Christine Jr.

CONSOLATION WINNER: Matt Murphy.

Street Stocks Feature (20 laps): 1. Mike Walls; 2. Nick Bloom; 3. Randy Zechman; 4. Jasen Geesaman; 5. Chris Derr; 6. Don Zechman; 7. Jim Rost Sr.; 8. Bob Scott; 9. Jaynee Zeigler; 10. Pat McNeal; 11. Eddie Richards; 12. Jim Palm Jr.; 13. Kevin Heckman; 14. Dalton Frye; 15. Brandin Ort; 16. Gary Potts; 17. Bob Gutshall; 18. Bruce McClane; 19. Scott Thunberg; 20. Jeff Haag; 21. Josh Bloom; 22. Patrick McClane.

FEATURE LAP LEADERS: Walls (1-20).

HEAT RACE WINNERS: Mike Walls, Derr and McNeal.

Super Sportsman Feature (25 laps): 1. Frankie Herr; 2. Mike Enders; 3. Rich Eichelberger; 4. Chad Criswell; 5. Carmen Perigo; 6. Chris Meleason; 7. Russ Mitten; 8. Scott Geesey; 9. Duane Smith; 10. Steve Fannasy; 11. Rick Barr; 12. Jay Fannasy; 13. Tom Wychoff; 14. Eric Eckert; 15. Eric Walker; 16. Dave Socks; 17. Paul Miller; 18. Cody Fairchok; 19. Dave Berkheimer; 20. Doug Dodson; 21. Scott Dellinger; 22. Kenny Edkin; 23. Gregg Foster; 24. Bobby Hockenberry; DNQ – Jeff Leisey; Geoff Gill; John Wolfe; Steve Wilbur; Stan Wanner; Brent Rumberger; Todd Leonard; Lanny Hake; Jake Miller; Mallie Shuster; Scott Grace.

FEATURE LAP LEADERS: Enders (1-3, 7, 17-18); Herr (4-6, 8-16, 19-25).

HEAT RACE WINNER: Enders, Meleason, Smith and Perigo.

CONSOLATION WINNER: Dodson.

Classic Cars Feature (20 laps): 1. Joe Snodgrass; 2. Matt Wallace; 3. Steve Cantwell; 4. Charlie Summers; 5. Pete Neal; 6. Ron Grove; 7. Neal Reamer; 8. Dan Little; 9. Roland Brown; 10. Vincent Crocker.

FEATURE LAP LEADERS: Snodgrass (1-20).

HEAT RACE WINNERS: Wallace and Snodgrass.

* JR's Paving Late Model Hard Charger Award - For every regular season Late Model feature event, JR's Paving will present a Hard Charger Award to the driver that improves the most positions from their starting spot in the feature event. The winner will receive either $100.00, $50.00 or $25.00 (based on a draw in victory lane) compliments of JR's Paving (Dover) and be eligible for post-season awards for accumulating the most Hard Charger Awards during the season. If two drivers improve the same amount of positions, the tiebreaker will be the driver starting closer to the pole position being awarded the Hard Charger of the race.

April 6 – Brad Shenk (+5 positions: 20th start / 15th finish): $25.00

Haudenschild continues Attica hot streak; Marcoullier wins late model thriller; Dussel over powers 305 sprints

Saturday, April 6, 2013

Contact: Brian Liskai

Liskai2x@roadrunner.com

By Brian Liskai

ATTICA, Ohio – At the end of last year Sheldon Haudenschild showed he was going to be a force to be reckoned with at Attica Raceway Park. Though he crashed while battling for the lead then, he came out swinging in 2013 and last week scored a second place at the track against the All Stars. On Saturday, the Wooster, Ohio native would take the lead on lap 14 and would hold off Dale Blaney – who beat him the week before – to score his first ever Attica 410 sprint victory on Fisher Performance Night.

“Again Ripper had the car awesome and I’m really comfortable right now and I feel like I can do this every weekend. It’s pretty awesome,” said Haudenschild beside his Triple X/Creative Renovations/Ham Signs/Emory Transmissions/Wintermyer Auto Salvage/Arrowhead Outdoor Services backed #93. “I knew Blaney would have a hard time passing me in one and two because of how fast the top was and he couldn’t pass me on the top of three and four because it was too slick. It was a hard track to pass on. I got by the O9 (Craig Mintz) for the lead and I felt good after that and had a clear track.”

“Happy birthday to Dad (Jac) tomorrow…he’s getting old,” joked Sheldon who is 19.

The late model feature was fantastic, with four and five cars battling for the lead throughout the 25 laps. Dona Marcoullier of Houghton Lake, Michigan, would battle side by side with Jon Henry the last five laps before driving to the checkered, the second career win of his career at Attica.

“This is a brand new race car…this is the second night out in it. I can’t thank Doug Findley (owner) and the crew and Dowker Engines,” said Marcoullier. “The first start there I went to touch the brakes and shut the car off. I had to regroup…the car was just awesome.”

In the 305 sprint feature, defending track champion Nate Dussel survived several cautions that kept him from getting into lapped traffic and cruised to his sixth career Attica win.

“It helps to start up front but the guys had the car really good. The cautions helped keep me out of traffic and that was a huge help because everyone was racing on the bottom. We bought this GF1 chassis from Craig Mintz and it feels fast…I think we’re going to have a great year,” said Dussel beside his Berrier Fabrications/Kylynn Manufacturing/Gressman Powersports/Conrad Transport/Dussel Welding backed #1.

Cap Henry and Haudenschild would bring the field to the green for the O’Reilly Auto Parts 410 Sprint feature. Henry would lead the first lap with Haudenschild racing to his inside while fourth place starter Craig Mintz ran right on their rear bumpers. Mintz would take second on lap two and would drive into the lead a lap later. Haudenschild drove into second on lap four and immediately raced under Mintz to challenge for the lead. Mintz and Haudenschild wild battle side by side over the next 7 laps as they raced into traffic by lap 10. A Brian Lay spin on lap 13 would halt the action.

When the green reappeared, Mintz and Haudenschild would continue their exciting race with Haudenschild leading lap 12 but Mintz regaining the top spot as they ran side by side. Haudenschild would grab the lead on lap 14 with Mintz staying to his outside.

With 15 laps in the books – halfway - Haudenschild lead Mintz, who now had his hands full with Blaney who was behind the wheel of the Tony Kennedy #14k machine. Meanwhile there was a tremendous battle for fourth between Travis Philo, Chris Andrews, Byron Reed and Henry. Blaney would take second from Mintz on lap 17 and closed on Haudenschild who had found the back of the pack with 10 circuits remaining. The caution would fly on lap 21 for a Cole Duncan spin with Haudenschild leading Blaney, Andrews, Mintz, Philo, Reed and a closing Caleb Griffith up from 13th starting spot.

Andrews would slip up on lap 23 and would stop with front end problems, bringing out the caution. The restart order was Haudenschild, Blaney, Mintz, Philo, Reed, Griffith, Henry and 16th place starter D.J. Foos. The final caution would fly on lap 27 for a Stuart Brubaker spin. With the clear track, Haudenschild would blast to the top side of turns one and two and would pull away from Blaney.

Haudenschild would drive to the win over Blaney, Mintz, Griffith and Philo.

In the 25-lap Summit Racing Equipment UMP Late Model main, Chris Keller and Eric Spangler would bring the field to the green with Spangler earning the lead over Jon Henry, Keller, John Bores, Matt Miller and Ryan Markham. You couldn’t fit a piece of paper between the top four cars when the caution flew on lap three for a Chad Poorman spin. On the restart it was a tremendous battle up front between Spangler, Keller, Henry and Miller as they often raced three wide through the corners.

Keller would drive into the lead by a nose on lap six with Spangler, Henry and Miller continuing the fantastic race. With 8 laps scored, Marcoullier had joined the fray. Over the next eight laps it was literally a five car battle for the lead with Keller continuing to lead by a nose over Spangler with Henry, Miller and Marcoullier racing to their outside and on their rear bumpers. Henry would take second on lap 10 with Marcoullier moving into third. Keller, Henry and Marcoullier ran three wide over each lap until the caution flew with 10 laps to go for a stalled Spangler. On the restart Henry grabbed the lead over Keller, Marcoullier, Miller, Markham and 17th starter Ryan Missler.

With Henry out front, Miller took second on lap 16, but Marcoullier returned the favor a lap later. With five laps to go Marcoullier got under Henry to take the lead with Miller racing to their outside. Marcoullier and Henry would race side by side the remaining laps. Marcoullier won by half a car length over Henry, Miller, Keller and Missler.

Dussel and Jimmy Colvin would lead the field to the green in the 25-lap Foster’s Auto Body 305 sprint feature. Everyone went to the bottom groove and Dussel took the lead over Colvin, Jordan Ryan, Dustin Stroup, Jamie Miller and Dustin Dinan. The caution flew on lap four for Matt Fackler and Eric Duposki spins. On the restart Paul Weaver would loop it out and on the ensuing restart Jamie Miller spun, collecting Seth Schneider. When the green reappeared Dussel would pull away from Stroup, Colvin, Ryan, Dinan and Tyler Gunn.

On lap seven, Duposki and Fackler would spin again. As he did for the other restarts, Dussel would pull away over Stroup, Colvin, Ryan, Dinan and Gunn. Ryan would take third on lap 10, bringing Dinan into fourth as the caution flew for a Nate Reeser spin. Dussel would again pull away from Stroup as Ryan and Dinan battled for third. Dinan would take the third position on lap 12 and began pressuring Stroup for the runner-up spot.

Dussel would race into lapped traffic by the 16th circuit, but Stroup, Dinan, Ryan and Colvin could not close. The final caution would fly on lap 18 for Ricky Peterson who spun in water created when Dinan got side ways, but gathered his machine back up but knocked the radiator hose off. The restart order was Dussel, Stroup, Dinan, Ryan, Colvin and Steve Rando.

Dussel would drive a smooth race on the bottom to pull away for his sixth career Attica win over Stroup, Dinan, Ryan and Colvin.

Attica Raceway Park will be back in action Friday, April 12 for UUI/Bazell Race Fuels Night with the UMP Late Models, 305 sprints and dirt trucks in action.

For more information go to www.atticaracewaypark.com or like Attica Raceway Park on Facebook and follow the track on Twitter.

Attica Raceway Park - 4/6/2013

Fisher Performance Night

O'Reilly Auto Parts 410 Sprints (26 Cars)

[#]-Starting Position

Heat 1 - Nitro Black Performance by Engine Pro (8 Laps - Top 5 finishers transfer to the A-feature)

1. 9X-Brandon Martin[1] ; 2. O9-Craig Mintz[3] ; 3. 45L-Brian Lay[2] ; 4. 54-Cap Henry[7] ; 5. 40D-Caleb Griffith[8] ; 6. 46AU-Stuart Williams[6] ; 7. 7-Troy Kingan[9] ; 8. 27-Paige Polyak[4]

Heat 2 - Summit Racing Equipment (8 Laps - Top 5 finishers transfer to the A-feature)

1. 5T-Travis Philo[2] ; 2. 14K-Dale Blaney[1] ; 3. 97-Phil Gressman[4] ; 4. 29-Cole Duncan[8] ; 5. 2+-Brian Smith[5] ; 6. 53-DJ Foos[3] ; 7. 69-Scott Curren[9] ; 8. 45-Danny Holtgraver[7] ; 9. 55-Brad Bowman[6]

Heat 3 - Ultra Shield Race Products (8 Laps - Top 5 finishers transfer to the A-feature)

1. 35-Stuart Brubaker[1] ; 2. 16-Chris Andrews[6] ; 3. 5R-Byron Reed[8] ; 4. 93-Sheldon Haudenschild[7] ; 5. 9Z-Duane Zablocki[5] ; 6. 40-Caleb Helms[4] ; 7. 94-Brandon Thone[3] ; 8. 57X-Andrew Palker[2]

B-Main - Computer Man Inc. (10 Laps - Top 5 finishers transfer to the A-feature)

1. 53-DJ Foos[2] ; 2. 46AU-Stuart Williams[1] ; 3. 40-Caleb Helms[3] ; 4. 45-Danny Holtgraver[8] ; 5. 11-Shawn Hubler[11] ; 6. 27-Paige Polyak[7] ; 7. 94-Brandon Thone[6] ; 8. 69-Scott Curren[5] ; 9. 57X-Andrew Palker[9] ; 10. 7-Troy Kingan[4] ; 11. 55-Brad Bowman[10]

A-Main - (30 Laps)

1. 93-Sheldon Haudenschild[2]; 2. 14K-Dale Blaney[3]; 3. O9-Craig Mintz[4]; 4. 40D-Caleb Griffith[13]; 5. 5T-Travis Philo[8]; 6. 5R-Byron Reed[6]; 7. 53-DJ Foos[16]; 8. 54-Cap Henry[1]; 9. 97-Phil Gressman[7]; 10. 2+-Brian Smith[14]; 11. 9X-Brandon Martin[12]; 12. 29-Cole Duncan[9]; 13. 9Z-Duane Zablocki[15]; 14. 45-Danny Holtgraver[19]; 15. 46AU-Stuart Williams[17]; 16. 40-Caleb Helms[18]; 17. 45L-Brian Lay[11]; 18. 35-Stuart Brubaker[10]; 19. 11-Shawn Hubler[20]; 20. 16-Chris Andrews[5]

Hard Charger: 40D-Caleb Griffith[+9]

Summit Racing Equipment Late Models (29 Cars)

[#]-Starting Position

Heat 1 - Nitro Black Performance by Engine Pro (8 Laps - Top 5 finishers transfer to the A-feature)

1. 15-Jon Henry[6] ; 2. OO-Chris Keller[7] ; 3. 15B-Mike Bores[2] ; 4. 27-Ken Hahn[4] ; 5. 69-John Mayes Jr.[1] ; 6. 75-Dusty Moore[9] ; 7. 99-Steve Sabo[5] ; 8. 12-Bobby Michaels[10] ; 9. 98-Tim Sabo[3] ; 10. 2W-Curt Teifke[8]

Heat 2 - Summit Racing Equipment (8 Laps - Top 5 finishers transfer to the A-feature)

1. 3-Matt Miller[6] ; 2. 6M-Dona Marcoullier[7] ; 3. 48-John Bores[1] ; 4. 5M-Ryan Markham[5] ; 5. 8-Rob Anderzack[8] ; 6. 50Y-Ryan Missler[3] ; 7. 30-Nate Potts[4] ; 8. RH21-Gregg Haskell[2] ; 9. 66-Bobby Hutchins[10]

Heat 3 - Ultra Shield Race Products (8 Laps - Top 5 finishers transfer to the A-feature)

1. 27S-Eric Spangler[3] ; 2. 92-Cody Scott[6] ; 3. O3-Jim Gingery[1] ; 4. 36-Matt Irey[4] ; 5. 12M-Chad Poorman[5] ; 6. 5J-Josh Haynes[8] ; 7. 1F-Justin Collet[7] ; 8. 26-Sid Danals[2] ; 9. 21-Larry Kingseed[9]

B-Main - Computer Man Inc. (10 Laps - Top 5 finishers transfer to the A-feature)

1. 75-Dusty Moore[1] ; 2. 50Y-Ryan Missler[2] ; 3. 30-Nate Potts[5] ; 4. RH21-Gregg Haskell[8] ; 5. 99-Steve Sabo[4] ; 6. 21-Larry Kingseed[12] ; 7. 98-Tim Sabo[10] ; 8. 66-Bobby Hutchins[11] ; 9. 1F-Justin Collet[6] ; 10. 12-Bobby Michaels[7] ; 11. 5J-Josh Haynes[3]

A-Main - (25 Laps)

1. 6M-Dona Marcoullier[8]; 2. 15-Jon Henry[3]; 3. 3-Matt Miller[6]; 4. OO-Chris Keller[1]; 5. 50Y-Ryan Missler[17]; 6. 75-Dusty Moore[16]; 7. 5M-Ryan Markham[5]; 8. 15B-Mike Bores[10]; 9. 48-John Bores[4]; 10. 36-Matt Irey[7]; 11. 30-Nate Potts[18]; 12. 8-Rob Anderzack[14]; 13. 92-Cody Scott[9]; 14. 27-Ken Hahn[11]; 15. O3-Jim Gingery[12]; 16. 99-Steve Sabo[20]; 17. 27S-Eric Spangler[2]; 18. 69-John Mayes Jr.[13]; 19. RH21-Gregg Haskell[19]; 20. 12M-Chad Poorman[15]

Hard Charger: 50Y-Ryan Missler[+12]

Foster Auto Body 305 Sprints (22 Cars)

[#]-Starting Position

Heat 1 - Nitro Black Performance by Engine Pro (8 Laps - Top 8 finishers transfer to the A-feature)

1. 4M-Jamie Miller[2] ; 2. 1W-Paul Weaver[1] ; 3. 13D-Jeremy Duposki[3] ; 4. 10X-Dustin Stroup[6] ; 5. 19R-Steve Rando[7] ; 6. 2-Ricky Peterson[8] ; 7. 560-Ross Moore[4] ; 8. 83X-Nate Reeser[5]

Heat 2 - Summit Racing Equipment (8 Laps - Top 8 finishers transfer to the A-feature)

1. 9-Jimmy Colvin[4] ; 2. 36-Seth Schneider[7] ; 3. 22M-Dan McCarron[2] ; 4. 68G-Tyler Gunn[6] ; 5. 22D-Dan Hammond[5] ; 6. 26-Ryan French[1] ; 7. 1J-Jeremy Shambaugh[3]

Heat 3 - Ultra Shield Race Products (8 Laps - Top 8 finishers transfer to the A-feature)

1. 6-Dustin Dinan[1] ; 2. 1-Nate Dussel[3] ; 3. 5R-Jordan Ryan[4] ; 4. 8J-Jess Stiger[5] ; 5. 25-Jason Keckler[2] ; 6. 34-Eric Duposki[6] ; 7. 23F-Matt Fackler[7]

A-Main - (25 Laps)

1. 1-Nate Dussel[1]; 2. 10X-Dustin Stroup[4]; 3. 6-Dustin Dinan[12]; 4. 5R-Jordan Ryan[3]; 5. 9-Jimmy Colvin[2]; 6. 4M-Jamie Miller[9]; 7. 19R-Steve Rando[13]; 8. 1W-Paul Weaver[7]; 9. 68G-Tyler Gunn[6]; 10. 25-Jason Keckler[15]; 11. 22M-Dan McCarron[5]; 12. 36-Seth Schneider[8]; 13. 8J-Jess Stiger[10]; 14. 560-Ross Moore[19]; 15. 22D-Dan Hammond[14]; 16. 2-Ricky Peterson[16]; 17. 83X-Nate Reeser[22]; 18. 13D-Jeremy Duposki[11]; 19. 1J-Jeremy Shambaugh[20]; 20. 34-Eric Duposki[18]; 21. 23F-Matt Fackler[21]; 22. 26-Ryan French[17]

Hard Charger: 6-Dustin Dinan[+9]

©2013 - Results Provided by: Computer Man Inc. Fremont, OH

FORSBERG TAKES $3000 HAUL AFTER OCEAN SPRINTS WIN

WATSONVILLE, CALIFORNIA (April 6, 2013) - 2011 Placerville Speedway and Civil War Sprints champion Andy Forsberg of Auburn stormed to a $3000 victory on Friday night at Ocean Speedway Watonsville, in round two for the Ocean Sprints presented by Taco Bravo. Driving Cody Geaney's PT Shocks #7c, Forsberg picked up $1500 for the win along with a $1500 bonus from promoter John Prentice for being a Civil War regular.

Forsberg's victory came in unlikely circumstances when Watsonville's Justin Sanders suffered an apparent engine failure on Clayton Snow's #7 while leading with six to go. Ironically Sanders' team provided Forsberg with ignition parts after mechanical problems for the 7c team during hot laps.

Forsberg was a last minute addition to the field after a 360 event at Silver Dollar Speedway was rained out as well.

"I think it's cool they're giving us $1500 extra to come down and do this. The cockiness in me wants to say 'yeah I had Justin Sanders no problem' but he was fast," Forsberg said. "I felt like I was getting better in the end. I think it was going to get good but it really only matters that we won."

Salinas' Carter Train led the 21 car field to green for the 30 lap feature, but flipped from the lead in turn three before completing the first lap. The restart slid Sanders into the pole position for the complete restart. Outside polesitter "Cowboy" Craig Smith tagged the wall and spun into turn one at the start, but was able to keep going despite falling to the rear of the field.

San Jose's Nick Green spun the Konnected Clothing Co. #14 in turn two from third place to bring out a caution on lap two. The next stoppage was a red flag for Ridgeline, Washington's Zach Zimmerly getting upside down on lap 10. Zimmerly tangled with both Altoona's IA's Carson McCarl and Smith leading up the melee, but they were able to continue on.

Seventh starting DJ Netto of Hanford worked his way up into third by the restart but jumped the cushion in turn one and went into a wild nose dancing flip on top of the wall. The 2012 Rebel Cup champion was uninjured.

The race went green for the next 12 laps with Forsberg and Sanders trading blows for the top spot throughout heavy lapped traffic. The entertaining duel was slowed by cautions on lap 22 and 23 for solo spins. On the lap 23 restart, the action really intensified for the lead until lap 24 when Sanders' entry went up in smoke on the front stretch.

Forsberg paced the field over the final six laps for a comfortable victory with Stockton's Brad Furr holding off Green for the second position. Gilroy's Kurt Nelson was the only other lead lap car, grabbing a fourth place finish.

"It was redemption after lap two doing what I did down there in turn one," Green said. "It was a good night and dad gave me a good car. I had to get up on the wheel because of the position I put myself in. We're off to a hot start. It's a big momentum sport and we'll just keep rolling onto the next one!"

Brad Furr drove the Price Rite Restaraunt Equipment #2 to the Ray Scheidt's Electric fast time for the second consecutive race and also has the points lead in the Ocean Sprints presented by Taco Bravo. He did not accept the Nobel Construction Back Row Challenge.

The DDNi Hard Charger went to Salinas' Jeremy Chisum, who finished eighth after starting 21st. Heat race wins went to Netto, Forsberg, and McCarl.

The Ocean Sprints presented by Taco Bravo return to action on Friday April 12.

For more information on the Ocean Sprints log onto http://www.oceansprints.com and for more on the Ocean Speedway visit http://www.oceanspeedway.com

Ocean Speedway would like to thank Taco Bravo, Digital Delivery Networks, Nobel Construction, Get Som Sports, Ray Scheidt's Electric, Hoosier Tires West, and Kaeding Performance for their support.

April 5, 2013 Ocean Sprints presented by Taco Bravo - Watsonville, California

RAY SCHEIDT'S ELECTRIC QUALIFYING: 2 Brad Furr 12.285 HEAT 1: 88n DJ Netto HEAT 2: 7c Andy Forsberg HEAT 3: 39c Carson McCarl 30 LAP FEATURE: 1) 7c Andy Forsberg, 2) 2 Brad Furr, 3) 14 Nick Green, 4) 72w Kurt Nelson, 5) 98 Ryan Rusconi, 6) 58 Jerry Bonnema, 7) 11 Nick Rescino, 8) 8 Jeremy Chisum, 9) 199 Nick Foster, Jr., 10) 25z Jason Chisum, 11) 4x Tim Decarlo, Jr., 12) 4f Burt Foland, Jr., 13) 4 Nathan Washam, 14) 7 Justin Sanders, 15) 83 Zach Zimmerly, 16) 39c Carson McCarl, 17) 39 Craig Smith, 18) 96 Nick Ringo, Jr., 19) 88n DJ Netto, 20) 3t Nicholas Ringo, 21) 2x Carter Train NT

LAP LEADERS: 7 Justin Sanders 1-24, 7c Andy Forsberg 25-30

Lee County Sweep with Sprint Invaders for Russ Hall!

(Bill W) April 6, 2013 – For the second time in as many events with the Brockway Mechanical & Roofing Sprint Invaders, a driver produced a clean sweep on the evening. This time, it was Russ Hall’s turn to win his heat, the Dash and the 25-lap feature event. It was the Pleasant Hill, Iowa driver’s second career feature win with the Sprint Invaders.

The main event saw pole-sitter, Daniel Bergquist lead lap one. Hall started inside row two and took the lead on the low side to complete lap two. Hall opened up a lead on Bergquist, while season opener winner, Paul Nienhiser, pressured for the runner-up spot, taking it on lap four.

Mike Houseman Jr. steered his mount into third, and was followed by Scotty Thiel by Bergquist, before Tim Moore spun with ten laps in the books. Hall had the lapped car of Jamie Ball between himself and Nienhiser on the restart, and he shot off in the Waterfront Seafood Market #45c.

The rest of the event went non-stop with Hall cruising to victory. Nienhiser was never challenged in second, while Thiel made a late race move on Houseman for the show position.

“I really don’t know what we did,” said an excited Hall in Victory Lane. “This is a new Schnee chassis and we are still figuring it out. Our Ostrich engine is kick-ass though. My Dad (Roger) and Dirty Red worked hard on this thing, and it feels really good to get this win. It’s been a long-time coming!”

“I was kind of hanging on for dear life,” said the second place Nienhiser. “I about put it in the fence a couple of times trying to lap people. I just gave it all I had! Second place was about all I had. Before the caution, I thought I may be reeling him in, but I was just kind of hanging on.”

“We had a good Professional Plating, XXX, Gaerte powered sprint car tonight,” said the third place Thiel. “It took rubber early on. I was doing good in it, but I thought I’d try the high side. We bobbled up and dropped a few spots. We had the caution, and after that I thought we had a better shot. I messed up a little too much. If we got clear of the lapped cars a little earlier, we may have had a shot at it.”

Houseman settled for fourth, ahead of twelfth starting Randy Martin. Hard-charger, Joey Moughan, was followed by Jimmy Davies, Matt Moro, Bergquist and Tony Shilling to complete the top ten.

Thiel, Moro, Nienhiser and Hall claimed heat races. In addition to Hall’s Dash win, Matt Krieger took the B main.

The Sprint Invaders travel to the Davenport Speedway on the Mississippi Valley Fairgrounds in Davenport, Iowa on Saturday night, April 6.

Results

Brockway Mechanical & Roofing A main (started), 25 laps: 1. 45c, Russ Hall, Pleasant Hill, IA (3) 2. 9, Paul Nienhiser, Chapin, IL (4) 3. 64, Scotty Thiel, Sheboygan, WI (5) 4. 68, Mike Houseman Jr., Des Moines, IA (8) 5. 14, Randy Martin, California, MO (12) 6. 15m, Joey Moughan, Springfield, IL (14) 7. 99, Jimmy Davies, Oquawka, IL (6) 8. 2m, Matt Moro, Polk City, IA (2) 9. 9D, Daniel Bergquist, Burlington, IA (1) 10. 47T, Tony Shilling, Knoxville, IA (7) 11. 73, Dustin Selvage, Indianola, IA (16) 12. 3, Matt Sutton, Macomb, IL (20) 13. 51J, Ryan Jamison, Mediapolis, IA (10) 14. 36, Justin Newberry, West Burlington, IA (18) 15. 16, Dustin Clark, Agency, IA (9) 16. 15, Bobby Mincer, Burlington, IA (11) 17. 50P, Harold Pohren, Lowell, IA (13) 18. 56, Matt Krieger, Burlington, IA (17) 19. 10T, Tim Moore, Rock Island, IL (15) 20. 5J, Jamie Ball, Knoxville, IA (19). Lap Leaders: Bergquist 1, Hall 2-25. KSE Hard-charger: Sutton.

Advanced Plumbing & Machine Heat one (started), 8 laps, top two to Dash, top four to A main: 1. Scotty Thiel (2) 2. Jimmy Davies (4) 3. Dustin Clark (1) 4. Harold Pohren (3) / 5. Matt Krieger (6) 6. 88, Jarrod Schneiderman, West Burlington, IA (7) 7. 83, Davie Getchell, Sperry, IA (8) 8. 85, Chase Wanner, Agency, IA (5)

Huston Land Improvement Heat two (started), 8 laps, top two to Dash, top four to A main: 1. Matt Moro (2) 2. Tony Shilling (7) 3. Ryan Jamison (3) 4. Joey Moughan (5) / 5. Justin Newberry (6) 6. Jamie Ball (4) 7. 6, Mitchell Alexander, Knoxville, IA (1)

CenPeCo Lubricants Heat three (started), 8 laps, top two to Dash, top four to A main: 1. Paul Nienhiser (7) 2. Mike Houseman Jr. (2) 3. Bobby Mincer (6) 4. Tim Moore (5) / 5. 35, Kevin Hetrick, Gladstone, IL (4) 6. 53, Joe Beaver, Knoxville, IA (3) 7. 2, Josh Schneiderman, West Burlington, IA (1)

Brockway Mechanical & Roofing Heat four (started), 8 laps, top two to Dash, top four to A main: 1. Russ Hall (1) 2. Daniel Bergquist (2) 3. Randy Martin (6) 4. Dustin Selvage (7) / 5. 40, Andy Huston, Roseville, IL (3) 6. Matt Sutton (5) 7. 1st, John Greenwood, Woodward, IA (4)

Budweiser “King of Beers” Shake-up Dash (started), 6 laps: 1. Russ Hall (1) 2. Paul Nienhiser (2) 3. Scotty Thiel (3) 4. Jimmy Davies (4) 5. Daniel Bergquist (6) 6. Matt Moro (8) 7. Tony Shilling (7) 8. Mike Houseman Jr. (5)

B main (started), 12 laps, top four to A main: 1. Matt Krieger (1) 2. Justin Newberry (2) 3. Jamie Ball (6) 4. Matt Sutton (8) / 5. Jarrod Schneiderman (5) 6. Andy Huston (4) 7. Kevin Hetrick (3) 8. Dave Getchell (9) 9. Mitchell Alexander (10) 10. Chase Wanner (11) 11. Joe Beaver (7) 12. John Greenwood (12) DNS – Josh Schneiderman

Contingencies

Weld – Bobby Mincer

Saldana Racing Products – Tim Moore

SBI Fuel – Daniel Bergquist

World of Outlaw Sprint Series continued their Western Swing trek with their next stop at Merced Speedway, Merced, CA

STORY BY: Gaye Carmichael, Motor Sports Journalist gayec@att.net (530) 409-0646

(Merced, CA, 03/29/2013) Sammy Swindell of Germantown, TN, mastered Merced Speedway in World of Outlaw Sprint Series competition, scoring the win of the forty lap "A" Feature event, to remain undefeated on this one-third mile clay oval, having won all three "A" Features, he has thus far raced at Merced Speedway.

"It was a good night for us. We worked out a lot of things and it all came together for us. This is my third win in three races here. Racing the "Western Swing" is good, I like the weather here, though racing is kind of tough at times. A big thanks to Big Game Tree Stands, all of our sponsors, to everyone who supports us and to all the fans." said Swindell, driver of the #1 Big Game Tree Stands sprint.

Daryn Pittman raced from a fourth place start to tag behind Swindell, as they raced this forty lap "A" Feature and scored in second at the line.

"All night things went well for us. The track was okay, actually the bottom was 'hands down' all night. The light weight tires they had on the infield edge of the track, moved around alot, tossing dirt up on the top of the track. Heavier tires would be an improvement, I think. It was a two groove track but with the loose dirt on the top of the track, left it less of an option." said Pittman of Owasso, Ok, driving the Kasey Kahne Racing #9 sprint.

In a last ditch effort, with less than five laps to go, Tim Kaeding of San Jose, CA, racing the Roth #83 Sprint, swapped places with Chad Kemenah, who had raced by Kaeding, about half way through the race, to take third. Kemenah managed to hold Kaeding at bay right up until the final five laps, when they swapped back and forth a couple of times, with Kaeding taking third.

"Another podium finish, definitely a great start for us. I wish now I could have started with the WoO races in Florida. The track was good. The bottom of the track was narrow while the top was wide. You just couldn't get a run from the top to pass. I can't thank Dennis and Theresa Roth enough for putting me in the #83 Sprint, also all of Roth Sponsorship. Thanks to the great team we have and all of the fans" said Kaeding.

Fourth place went to Kemenah, a WoO Sprint Series regular, driver and owner of the #63 Sprint. The Western Swing has been on the rough side for this driver/owner, having been in a wreck, racing in Tucson, AZ, that totaled his Sprint, the upper roll cage, his helmet and worst of all, Kemenah suffered a concussion that side lined him from competition. Soon after being okayed to resume racing, he was competing at the Silver Dollar Speedway in Chico, CA. On the last lap Kemenah took the checkered flag, finishing in second place. Barely across the start finish line, there was contact and Kemenah's sprint (his second sprint) was totally demolished. It looked like the only viable way to move it, would be to sweep it up. Kemenah, flipped end over end, several times and fortunately was not injured. The odds of seeing Kemenah at this race or any race soon, were not feasible. But yet, just six days later, here at Merced, in the pits, ready to race was Kemenah's sprint. Kemenah with his one pit-man, the Wheatley Gang (Driver, Austen Wheatley, crew) and Rod Tiner, worked twelve hours Sunday through Thursday, to make this race.

"We had a good night. We qualified good, good finishes in our heat and the Dash. We tore up our sprint cars on this Western Swing and I have to thank, the Wheatley Gang, Rod Tiner, Brandon Ikenberry, my Wife and my Father-in-law because without them, I wouldn't be here tonight. It would help if we could find more sponsorship." said Kemenah of Elvada, OH.

Thirty-one sprints rolled into the Merced pits on this Friday night's race for a good turn our of fans in spite of being just two days before Easter. Thirteen California race drivers faced off with drivers from eleven other states and one from Australia.

Joey Saldana of Brownsburg, IN, started this event scoring a 10.823 second run in qualifying, for fast time of the night, racing the Motter #71m Sprint. Next up were the heat races where the top six finishers in each heat race, transferred into the "A" Feature, while the top two finishers of the six, also transferred into the Dash.

When the forty-lap "A" Feature took the green flag, Kyle Larson (CA) raced into the lead. Larson was flawless as he led the opening thirteen laps and then caused a caution, having lost his right rear tire. Larson was able to return and tag the rear of the field.

Swindell took over the lead and drove all the rest of the way in front, for his third victory, here. Pittman ran in second, with Kaeding & Kemenah, dicing it up until Kaeding crossed the line in third, followed by Kemenah and Paul McMahan (TN).

Sixth place went to Shane Golobic (CA), with Saldana in seventh followed by, Brian Brown (MO), Donny Schatz (ND), Jason Sides (TN), David Gravel (CT), Cody Darrah (PA), Terry McCarl (IA), Larson, Jason Meyers (CA), Steve Kinser (IN), Greg Wilson (OH), Craig Dollansky (MN), Kyle Hirst (CA), Jac Haudenschild (OH), Jason Statler (CA), Matt Mitchell (CA), Jonathan Allard (CA) and Wayne Johnson (OK).

The Last Chance Showdown ("B" Main), the DASH, and the Heat Race, finishes, as as follows: (Please note, all finishes, times, etc., are unofficial).

"LCS" (B Main) (Top six transfer into the "A" Main) Gravel, S. Kinser, Schatz, Allard, Mitchell, Johnson, Rico Abreu (CA), Kraig Kinser (IN), Austen Wheatley (WA), Carson Macedo (CA), Kerry Madsen (AUS), DJ Netto (CA), Cory Eliason (CA).

DASH: Larson, Swindell, Kaeding, Pittman, Kemenah, Saldana, Golobic, Brown, McMahan, Wilson.

HEAT RACES:

Heat #1: McMahan, Pittman, Haudenschild, Saldana, Sides, Hirst, Macedo, Schatz, Eliason, Wheatley, Mitchell.

Heat #2: Wilson, Larson, Kaeding, Kemenah, Meyers, McCarl, Allard, Abreu, Madsen, Johnson.

Heat #3: Brown, Golobic, Swindell, Darrah, Dollansky, Statler, K. Kinser, S. Kinser, Gravel, Netto.

AVSS Results: Five Ways Race Track, Richards Bay, South Africa

Round #1 South Africa vs. USA

Five Ways Race Track, Richards Bay, South Africa

Qualifications:

1) Quentin Saayman 12.35 2) Brian Tyler 12.43 3) Kevin Feeney 12.53 4) Willie Zurich 12.54 5) Bill Tyler 12.63 6) Andries Marx 12.63 7) Quentin Lehman 12.71 8) Eugene Saayman 13.11 9) Jim Swain 13.13 10) Edward Saayman 13.22 11) Jacobus Smit 13.68 12) Rudi Vorster 14.15 13) Christopher Pieterse 14.71

Heat 1

1) Quentin Lehman 2) Quintin Saayman 3) Bill Tyler 4) Jim Swain 5) Jacobus Smith 6) Christopher Smith

Heat 2

1) Kevin Feeney 2) Andries Marx 3) Eugene Saayman 4) Brian Tyler 5) Edward Saayman 6) Rudi Voster 7) Willie Zurich

Feature 1 1) Quintin Saayman 2) Brian Tyler 3) Kevin Feeney 4) Willie Zurich 5) Bill Tyler 6) Andries Marx 7) Quentin Lehman 8) Eugene Saayman 9) Jim Swain 10) Edward Saayman 11) Rudi Voster 12) Jacobus Smith 13) Christopher Pieterse

Feature 2 1) Edward Saayman 2) Bill Tyler 3) Kevin Feeney 4) Brian Tyler 5) Jim Swain 6) Willie Zurich 7) Andries Marx 8) Quentin Lehman 9) Rudi Voster

Harli White Wins Torrid Feature Battle Becomes Second Female Victor In OCRS History

John Lemon OCRS Public Relations

Meeker, Oklahoma (March 30, 2013) – They said she would win soon and when she does, more would follow quickly. They speak of “The Lindsay Flash”, Miss Harli White of Lindsay Oklahoma who has garnered a lot of interest since her strong finishes in the latter part of last years racing season. Tonight, at the Brill Motor Speedway, the Oil Capital Racing Series opened their 2013 sprint car season and did so as wingless sprint cars, something White is all to familiar with in her days of micro sprint racing. The past experiences transcended into a hard fought and convincing victory over a stout field of 37 other competitors. White becomes the second female driver to win an OCRS event. Shayla Waddell took checkers last May at the Salina Highbanks Speedway to break the gender barrier. In was only the second ever non-wing sprint car race White had competed in but first in a 360 cu in car as the maiden non-wing run came in a smaller 305 cu in car.

Intense Battle For Positions Leaves Fans In Awe

The main event was one for the ages as the term “wheel to wheel” lived up it its trademark and then some. White earned the right to start on the pole by winning the “Pole Dash” earlier in the program and was accompanied on the front row by Joe Wood Jr. It took a couple of attempts to get the feature going as Perry Pickard spun to a stop in turn one on the initial start. On the restart, Fred Mattox spun and Cody Brewer was collected trying to avoid him. Mattox would restart while Brewer was taken to the pits with front-end damage. In the next attempt to start the feature, Mattox again stopped in turn one to bring out another yellow.

The next attempt held as White took to the point in turn one with Wood Jr, Andrew Deal and the ‘Gasman’ Whit Gastineau in pursuit. As White lead the charge down the back straight, the next four cars were in rows of two as if they were forming up for the start except they were at full speed. Wood Jr made a run at White coming out of turn four and took the lead by a half a car length at the flagstand only to have White get her lead back moments later. The Gasman was carrying his left front wheel high into the air exiting the corners with the bite he was getting on a perfectly prepared racing surface while chasing the duo in front of him. As the excitement was building, Mattox stopped again in turn two bringing out another stoppage of action. His night ended at that point.

The lap three restart saw Deal slide in under Gastineau in turn three to take that position away. Deal then went to take a spot from Wood Jr but to no avail as Wood Jr would fight Deal off but Deal came right back and made the pass. As the field was on lap six, a terrible crash ensued at the end of the front-straight and into turn one. Johnny ‘Hotrod’ Kent and Gastineau made contact in turn four which caused Kent to slow going down the front-straight. While Kent kept his machine tight against the wall, it was still the preferred racing groove and Danny Smith plowed into the back of Kent at full speed and all hell broke loose. Kyle Clark was collected and turned over and that resulted in a red flag being displayed. Matt Sherrell and Perry Pickard were also involved. The aftermath resulted in several badly damaged racecars with Sherrell’s car seemingly suffering the worst. While there were some bumps and bruises, all drivers were otherwise OK.

The restart order was White, Deal, Wood Jr, Robert Sellers, Gastineau and defending OCRS champion Jamie Passmore who was methodically working his way into the picture from his eighth starting spot. With lightning in the skies, the OCRS officials called for a 20-lap feature over the regularly scheduled 25-lap distance in an effort to get the show in before any rain could possibly present its self. On the restart, Wood Jr would reclaim the runner-up spot from Deal as these two hard chargers fought ferociously with each other. Running on lap nine, White, Wood Jr and Deal were all bunched together as they crossed the start-finish line and Wood Jr went into turn one dead center and took the lead as White got over the cushion a little trying to defend her top spot.

Wood Jr’s lead would be erased as a yellow fell before the lap could be completed when Perry Pickard spun to a stop thus putting White back on the point based on the last scored completed lap. The crowd in attendance were getting their money’s worth and then some from these open wheel pilots. While under yellow, Gastineau came to a stop in turn three with suspension damage while running in the fourth position and had to exit pitside ending his fine run. White would lead the field to green on the next restart as Wood Jr, Deal and Sellers continued to chase.

Within a couple of laps, Passmore began to attack Sellers looking for a way by. Passmore would find the low line to his liking coming out of turn two and sped past Sellers as the two veterans dragged raced down the back-stretch. Sellers refused to be denied and he retook the spot shortly after thus leaving Passmore to try again. The next lap by, Passmore made another pass at the line and this time, the move proved successful. In the meantime, the battle up front continued to stay ferocious as wheels just inches apart was the norm rather than the exception. The yellow would fall again on lap 17 when Jeremy Allen spun to a stop at the flagstand. This would set up one last shot for the boys to overtake White for the win. On the restart, Kevin Pickard would spin to a stop in turn two bringing out the last caution of the night.

White took the green and powered her way into turn one on the restart and on the 18th lap, Wood Jr got high in turn one and that allowed Deal, Passmore and Sellers all to skirt by. White would hold on to earn her first OCRS feature victory. It would be a complete Sweep for White as she also won the night’s Bob Hurley Auto Family heat race in addition to the Pole Dash race. Deal held on to the runner-up spot followed by Passmore, Sellers and Wood Jr to make up the top five. Rounding out the top ten were: ‘Lightning’ Layne Himebaugh, who earned the night’s AmeriFlex Hose and Accessories “Hard Charger” award from his 19th starting position, Alex Sewell, Brain McClelland, Kip Hughes (from 20th) and Jeremy Allen.

With backing from Jerry Tucker Roustabout, Terraco Soil Farming, Crash Enterprises, All Star Café and Charlie's Trucking, White shared these thoughts; “My car was just perfect as my dad (Charlie) had it set up just right,” said a happy winner. “The car was just super fast and I just had to hang on for the ride.” When asked about the fierce battles with Wood Jr and Deal, White replied: I knew they had to be close because I could hear them behind me and all I was thinking was to not screw up and hold my line. The first corner was the key. I knew if I hit the right all the time, they probably weren’t going to get around me.”

Deal won the AmeriFlex Hose and Accessories heat; Wood Jr took the Drive Shafts Inc heat while McClelland and Gastineau took heats sponsored by Car and Fleet Parts. Sherrell and Clark were each victorious in Wesmar Racing Engines B-Feature events. The Dyno Service of Oklahoma “Hard Luck” award went to Matt Sherrell.

With her win tonight, White takes an early season lead in not only the 2013 championship points chase, but also the Non-Wing points lead as the driver with the most points in Non-Wing racing events in 2013 will earn an extra $1,000 while position 2-5 will earn extra cash as well. A special group of sponsors are to be thanked for the added financial awards for the Non-Wing fund and these sponsors include:

Eagle Motorsports / Lincoln NE Grand Prix Auto Center / Tulsa OK Allen Competition Engines / Mustang OK Maxwell Oil / Tulsa OK Morton Excavating / Coweta OK Racing Optics / Las Vegas NV R&M Race Trailers / Cushing OK Shock Doc / Tulsa OK Smiley’s Racing Products / Mesquite TX Superior Auto Salvage / Tulsa OK

The OCRS sprinters will next head to Southern Oklahoma Speedway in Ardmore Oklahoma for the second round of 2013 action. Can Harli White make it two in a row? Will Jamie Passmore or Danny Smith earn victories at SOS as they did last season? Come out to SOS this Saturday and find out! For more information on the OCRS sprint car series, visit the website at: www.ocrsracing.com

Brill Motor Speedway Results Race date: May 30, 2013 / Race #1

AmeriFlex Hose and Accessories Heat: 1) Andrew Deal 2) Fred Mattox 3) Perry Pickard 4) Shane Pace 5) Michael Tyre 6) Jeff Garnett 7) Kerry McAlister (dns) 8) Justin Mowry (dns)

Bob Hurley Auto Family Heat: 1) Harli White 2) Andy Shouse 3) Alex Sewell 4) Jeremy Allen 5) Chance Morton 6) Kevin Barksdale 7) Joshua Tyre 8) Kade Morton

Drive Shafts Inc. Heat: 1) Joe Wood Jr 2) Danny Smith 3) Johnny Kent 4) Alex Decamp 5) Waylon Weaver 6) Billy Frazier 7) Mike Huard 8) Cord Dodson

Car & Fleet Parts Heat: 1)Brian McClelland 2) Robert Sellers 3) Kevin Pickard 4) Kyle Clark 5) Michael Bookout 6) Brent Swift 7) Jamie McDonald

Car & Fleet Parts Heat: 1) Whit Gastineau 2) Jamie Passmore 3) Cody Brewer 4) Matt Sherrell 5) Layne Himebaugh 6) Dan Schnackenberg 7) Kip Hughes

Pole Dash: 1) Harli White 2) Joe Wood Jr 3) Andrew Deal 4) Whit Gastineau 5) Fred Mattox 6) Brain McClelland

Wesmar Racing Engines B-Feature #1 (Top two transfer): 1) Matt Sherrell 2) Layne Himebaugh 3) Kade Morton 4) Kerry McAlister 5) Alex Decamp 6) Chance Morton 7) Kevin Barksdale 8) Michael Bookout 9) Jamie McDonald 10) Joshua Tyre 11) Brent Swift

Wesmar Racing Engines B-Feature #2 (Top two transfer): 1) Kyle Clark 2) Kip Hughes 3) Shane Pace 4) Billy Frazier 5) Michael Tyre 6) Justin Mowry 7) Waylon Weaver 8) Cord Dodson 9) Mike Huard 10) Dan Schnackenberg 11) Jeff Garnett

OCRS A-Feature (Starting positions in parenthesis): 1) Harli White 2) Andrew Deal 3) Jamie Passmore 4) Robert Sellers 5) Joe Wood Jr 6) Layne Himebaugh 7) Alex Sewell 8) Brain McClelland 9) Kip Hughes 10) Jeremy Allen 11) Kevin Pickard 12) Whit Gastineau 13) Perry Pickard 14) Johnny Kent 15) Danny Smith 16) Matt Sherrell 17) Kyle Clark 18) Fred Mattox 19) Andy Shouse 20) Cody Brewer

www.ocrsracing.com

Paul Nienhiser Sweeps Sprint Invaders Frostbuster!

(Bill W) March 30, 2013 – Sixteen year old Paul Nienhiser took to the track in a 360 for the first time, but looked like a veteran at the DOC 360 Frostbuster opener for the Brockway Mechanical & Roofing Sprint Invaders at 34 Raceway in West Burlington, Iowa Saturday. The youngster put on a clean sweep of his heat, the Dash and led all 25 laps in the main event.

Nienhiser, aboard the Mason Sound #9 sprinter, enlisted the help of fellow driver, Joey Moughan, as crew chief for the night. He utilized the same Claxton power plant that Moughan used to a win of his own at the speedway last season. It proved a winning combination.

Nienhiser streaked by front row starters, Bret Tripplett and Jon Agan on the first circuit. Agan settled in behind. With two laps complete, Tripplett tried to make a pass to the low side of Agan and contacted the Dee Zee #4, upending both cars. In turn three, Dave Getchell tipped over as well.

It would prove to be the final stoppage before the checkers. Nienhiser led going back to green flag racing, ahead of Scotty Thiel, Bobby Mincer, Josh Schneiderman and Russ Hall. Soon the fans eyes turned towards Matt Krieger, who started the event 14th. Shortly after the restart, he used the high side on a choppy cushion to jet into the top five.

Krieger disposed of Hall, Mincer and then Schneiderman to move into third. Meanwhile, up front, Nienhiser was navigating lapped traffic. Thiel came within a few car lengths on a pair of occasions. Slowly Krieger reeled in Thiel and passed him for second with five to go. Thiel would come back, however, and the two would duel to the end. Coming into turn three on the final lap, Krieger got over the cushion and was sucked into the wall ending his night.

Nienhiser had taken the checkers by then with Thiel in tow. Reverting back to the last completed lap, Schneiderman, Hall and Alan Ambers rounded out the top five. Hard-charger Ryan Jamison, Mincer, Tony Shilling, Krieger and Mike Houseman Jr. completed the top ten.

“On the way up here, Joey (Moughan) was saying how much he likes this place,” said Nienhiser in Victory Lane. “I kind of like it too! We are planning on running with the Sprint Invaders this year, and we’re looking forward to it.”

“We had a good car at the end,” said second place Thiel. “I was a little leery about turn three. I drove underneath it and it worked. Maybe I could have driven it a little harder and made it happen. I’m kicking myself a little bit for that. (Krieger) gave me the encouragement to try up top, but by then we were short of laps. I’m not sure what happened to him at the end.”

Josh Schneiderman explained his third place run. “It’s a good way to start the season. We had a great race (with Hall). With probably about ten to go, we lost the brakes. The car was a bit on the snug side, so I really needed them to turn the car. With five or six to go, I was just trying to hold on.”

Next week marks a doubleheader for the Sprint Invaders. On Friday, they will head to the Lee County Speedway in Donnellson, Iowa before venturing up to the quarter-mile Davenport Speedway on Saturday.

Results

Brockway Mechanical & Roofing A main (started), 25 laps: 1. 9, Paul Nienhiser, Chapin, IL (3) 2. 64, Scotty Thiel, Sheboygan, WI (5) 3. 2, Josh Schneiderman, West Burlington, IA (6) 4. 45c, Russ Hall, Pleasant Hill, IA (10) 5. 39x, Alan Ambers, Knoxville, IA (8) 6. 51J, Ryan Jamison, Mediapolis, IA (17) 7. 15, Bobby Mincer, Burlington, IA (4) 8. 47T, Tony Shilling, Knoxville, IA (16) 9. 56, Matt Krieger, Burlington, IA (14) 10. 68, Mike Houseman Jr., Des Moines, IA (20) 11. 3, Matt Sutton, Macomb, IL (9) 12. 9D, Daniel Bergquist, Burlington, IA (18) 13. 73, Dustin Selvage, Indianola, IA (13) 14. 50P, Harold Pohren, Lowell, IA (7) 15. 85, Chase Wanner, Agency, IA (15) 16. 6, Mitchell Alexander, Knoxville, IA (19) 17. 99, Jimmy Davies, Oquawka, IL (12) 18. 4, Jon Agan, Knoxville, IA (2) 19. 22, Bret Tripplett, Lincoln, IL (1) 20. 83, Dave Getchell, Sperry, IA (11) 21. 10T, Tim Moore, Rock Island, IL (21, pr.). Lap Leader: Nienhiser 1-25. KSE Hard-charger: Jamison.

Advanced Plumbing & Machine Heat one (started), 8 laps, top two to Dash, top four to A main: 1. Paul Nienhiser (6) 2. Harold Pohren (1) 3. Matt Sutton (8) 4. Dustin Selvage (4) / 5. Daniel Bergquist (5) 6. Mike Houseman Jr. (2) 7. 40, Andy Huston, Roseville, IL (3) 8. 27, John Schulz, Danville, IA

Huston Land Improvement Heat two (started), 8 laps, top two to Dash, top four to A main: 1. Bobby Mincer (1) 2. Jon Agan (3) 3. Russ Hall (7) 4. Matt Krieger (2) / 5. Ryan Jamison (8) 6. 53H, Matt Harms, Lacon, IL (5) 7. 5J, Jamie Ball, Knoxville, IA (6) 8. 36, Justin Newberry, Burlington, IA (4)

CenPeCo Lubricants Heat three (started), 8 laps, top two to Dash, top four to A main: 1. Scotty Thiel (4) 2. Alan Ambers (1) 3. Dave Getchell (6) 4. Chase Wanner (3) / 5. 88, Jarrod Schneiderman, West Burlington, IA (2) 6. Tim Moore (5) DNS – 1, Jayson Ditsworth, Gladstone, IL

DOC 360 Heat four (started), 8 laps, top two to Dash, top four to A main: 1. Josh Schneiderman (4) 2. Bret Tripplett (1) 3. Jimmy Davies (2) 4. Tony Shilling (6) / 5. Mitchell Alexander (3) 6. 1st, John Greenwood, Woodward, IA (5) 7. 16, Dustin Clark, Agency, IA (7)

Budweiser “King of Beers” Shake-up Dash (started), 6 laps: 1. Paul Nienhiser (1) 2. Bobby Mincer (2) 3. Scott Thiel (6) 4. Josh Schneiderman (4) 5. Bret Tipplett (7) 6. Jon Agan (5) 7. Harold Pohren (3) 8. Alan Ambers (8)

DOC 360 B main (started), 12 laps, top four to A main: 1. Ryan Jamison (2) 2. Daniel Bergquist (1) 3. Mitchell Alexander (4) 4. Mike Houseman Jr. (3) / 5. Tim Moore (5) 6. Matt Harms (6) 7. Justin Newberry (11) 8. John Schulz (10) 9. Dustin Clark (9) 10. Jamie Ball (8) 11. Andy Huston (7) DNS – Jarrod Schneiderman, John Greenwood, Jayson Ditsworth

Contingencies

Weld – Dustin Selvage

DOC 360 – Matt Sutton

Crockett Wins Open Night at Silver Dollar Speedway

By: Troy Hennig

CHICO, CALIFORNIA (March 29, 2013) – The Wells Fargo Friday night point championship season kicked off Friday might, March 29th, with five racing divisions and over 1300 fans packed into the grandstands. Not even a special appearance from the Easter Bunny was going to slow Medford, Oregon’s Roger Crockett from continuing his hot streak at Chico. Crockett won the Silver Cup Main event on March 9th, finished fifth with the World of Outlaws at the Mini Gold Cup and tonight led all 25-laps for the wire-to-wire victory. Even though he has been critical of the speedway’s surface, there must be something that is clicking this year for Crockett and his team. Crockett now has 18 career wins at Chico tying him with the legendary Wayne Sue for 11th on the all-times win list.

The track never quite came in throughout the night of racing and left the competitors with a narrow, fast surface that didn’t allow for much passing. Shadowing Crockett all race long was defending champion Sean Becker. While Becker was able to close on Crockett in slower traffic, “the shark” never was able to put himself into a position to make the pass. Fourth place starting Willie Croft enjoyed a nice night will putting the Tri-C Machine #3c on the podium with a third place finish. Auburn’s Andy Forsberg ran fourth while Mason Moore came home in fifth.

The Tyler Wolf Fast Time Award went to Forsberg with a lap of 12.430. For the lap, Forsberg received the $100 bonus provided by the Wolf family.

On this night we said goodbye to our 2011 champion Tyler Wolf. The family and friends of Wolf were able to get the #19 onto the track and allow Keith Bloom the chance to race. Bloom, along with Michael Tarter, conducted the Memorial laps for Wolf. Bloom went on the start 18th in the main event and charged his way to a ninth place finish. Bloom passed the most cars during the night earning him the Stephen Allard award for the hard charger of the night.

Bud Walberg won the first 8-lap heat race. Two-time track champion Jason York won the second heat. Becker started outside the front row of heat three and wins the eight lap race.

The 410 sprints will take the next two weekends off and return for the second point race of the year on April 19th.

Full results at www.silverdollarspeedway.com.

Attica Raceway Park

By Brian Liskai

ATTICA, Ohio – Saturday was a good day to be a Blaney.

Early on Saturday, Dave “The Buckeye Bullet” Blaney – a regular with the NASCAR Sprint Cup series - scored the win at Port Royal Speedway in Pennsylvania. Not to be outdone, his brother, Dale “The Low Rider” Blaney held off a late race challenge from Sheldon Haudenschild to score his 94th career University of Northwestern Ohio All Star Circuit of Champions victory to open the track’s 25th anniversary season on HD Supply/Construction Equipment and Supply Spring Nationals.

“I heard Dave got the win at the Port….he needs to race with us more to get his confidence up….but I don’t know if that will be a good thing. He could be a pain to all of us if that happens,” joked Dale Blaney beside his Ti22/GF1 backed machine in victory lane

“Cap (Henry) was strong like he has been here the last few times we’ve run at Attica. But George (Fisher) and Troy (Psurny) gave me a good car…I love racing here…the track is always great,” added Blaney.

“Boy Sheldon just keeps getting better and better. During that red George told me I’d better get going or I was going to get my butt kicked. He made some little adjustments to the car and it was fantastic,” continued Blaney, who now is just four wins away from tying Kenny Jacobs for the UNOH All Stars’ all time win lead.

In the Summit Racing Equipment UMP Late Models, Garrett Krummert, Rusty Schlenk and Matt Miller waged a tremendous battle early in the 25-lap feature before Miller drove into the lead on lap six and held off Schlenk the rest of the way for his 6th career Attica win.

“We put together a new Rocket car this year and my hats off to the crew. They just kept working on this thing all night. I have to thank Rick DeLong for the opportunity and Mark Richards at Rocket Chassis for all the help,” said Miller beside his Dominator Race Products backed machine.

In the Foster Auto Body 305 Sprints, former Attica 410 champion Alvin Roepke would battle with Bobby Clark through the first half of the feature before taking the lead using his familiar bottom groove on lap 13 and went on to his first career division win.

“Wow….to win the first night out. I complained to the guys this morning I didn’t really want to go racing…I thought it would be too cold,” joked Roepke beside his Level Performance/Perkins Tree Service/Vision Quest backed machine. “I have to thank Charlie and Craig for putting this deal together and my brother Danny for all his help. I haven’t been on the horse track here since winning the All Star race back in 2012. I hope this isn’t the last time.”

In the 40-lap UNOH All Star feature, four time and defending series champion Tim Shaffer and Blaney, a three time series champion and current point leader would bring the field to the green. After a lap was complete Brady Bacon would spin with the running order Blaney, Henry, Caleb Helms, Shaffer and Randy Hannagan. On the restart Henry, the quick qualifier of the night, would rocket past Blaney as Hannagan would drive past Shaffer into fourth.

As Henry prepared to hit the back of the field, Blaney closed with Helms comfortably in third as Hannagan and Shaffer battled four fourth with Danny Smith and Haudenschild in tow. By lap 15, Henry, who nearly took the win at his local track during the Ohio Sprint Speedweek event in 2012, was in heavy lapped traffic, but was picking his way through patiently as Blaney looked for a chance to pounce. At the halfway mark Blaney was now on Henry’s rear bumper with Helms facing a challenge from Haudenschild. Henry and Blaney raced side by side over the next two laps as they tried to negotiate traffic. On lap 23 Blaney would use the lapped machine of Duane Zablocki as a pick and drove around Henry for the lead. Henry tried to make a move in turn two, but he and Zablocki would spin, bringing out the caution.

The restart order was now Blaney, Helms, Haudenschild, Hannagan, Shaffer and Smith. When the green reappeared, Haudenschild wasted little time disposing of Helms and was closing quickly on Blaney when the caution flew on lap 29 for a Jamie Barnes spin. Now with a clear track, Blaney would drive to the bottom on the restart and pulled away slightly from Haudenschild as Hannagan moved into third, bringing Shaffer into fourth with eight laps to go. On the next circuit, Travis Philo would make contact with another car, collapsing the front of his car, and with no where to go, Henry would tag him, flipping on the front stretch. The Bellevue, Ohio driver was okay, but it was another frustrating ending at his home track.

After the open red, the restart order had Blaney over Haudenschild, with a lapped machine in third followed by Hannagan, Shaffer, Helms, Smith, Cole Duncan and 20th place starter Brandon Martin. Again when the green flew, Blaney drove away on the bottom. With just two laps to go, the battle was for third as Hannagan and Shaffer raced side by side. Now all eyes were on 16th place starter and defending Attica champion Craig Mintz who came alive the last five laps, racing into fifth.

As the checkered flew Blaney claimed his fifth Spring Nationals victory in the last seven years. It was his 17th career win at Attica as he sits fifth in the track’s all-time win list. Haudenschild would score his best ever All Star finish with a runner-up performance while Hannagan, Shaffer and Mintz would round out the top five.

“That was a lot of fun. We nearly got a win here late last year before we got tore up. I have to thank my mom and dad and sister for all their support and Ripper for all the hard work tonight,” said Haudenschild beside his Triple X/Wintermyer Auto Salvage backed machine. “I didn’t want to see that red…when you give Dale and George a chance to work on that car, it’s hard to beat them. It just took awhile for the car to get going on restarts. But, I’m really happy with the run….it’s a great way to start the year.”

For Hannagan and his new ride – the Shane Wade Amati Racing Marion Underground Construction team – it was also a great start to the season.

“We couldn’t ask for a better start to the season. We were good all night and the car got better at the end. I’m really excited for what this team can do,” said Hannagan.

In the 25-lap UMP late model main, Garrett Krummert, who swept the Spring Nationals even in 2012, and young up-and-comer Cody Scott would bring the field to the green. Krummert would gain the advantage as a tremendous battle ensued for second with Scott, John Mayes Jr. Russ King and Rusty Schlenk. Mayes’ great run would end on lap four when he spun in turn two while battling with Schlenk for the runner-up spot.

When the green reappeared, Schlenk would apply pressure to Krummert for the lead while eighth starter Matt Miller drove into third. The trio battled side-by-side over the next two laps until Miller used the low line to take the lead on lap six. Schlenk would battle to Miller’s outside lap after lap until the caution flew on lap nine for a Larry Kingseed spin. Matt Irey would loop out his machine on the restart, but once racing got back underway, Miller would pull away from Schlenk while Krummert had his hands full with a closing Dona Marcoullier with King, Eric Spangler and Mike Bores in pursuit

Miller would drive into lapped traffic on lap 16, but Schlenk could not close the distance with Marcoullier closing. Miller would not budge from the bottom and took the victory over Schlenk, Marcoullier, King and Krummert.

Paul Weaver and Bobby Clark would pace the field in the 25-lap 305 sprint main, but it was fourth place starter Dustin Dinan who would lead the first lap. Dinan would slip over the banking in turn two allowing Weaver to take the top spot with Roepke and Clark challenging. Clark would steal the lead away on lap three with Roepke racing to his inside. Clark and Roepke raced side by side over the next five circuits before the caution flew on lap nine for John Ivy who had just moved into third.

When the green came back out, Clark and Roepke again raced side by side, with Roepke gaining the advantage on lap 11. Clark wouldn’t give up as the duo continued to battle. Roepke would start to pull away slightly by lap 15 as Dinan was now challenging Clark for second while Weaver, Jason Keckler and a closing Nate Dussel gave chase.

Roepke would encounter lapped traffic by lap 19 as Dinan drove into second, just two car lengths from Roepke’s rear bumper. Roepke would pick off the traffic one at a time and would drive to the victory over Dinan, Clark, Dussel and Weaver

Attica Raceway Park will be back in action Friday, April 5 on Fisher Performance Night featuring the O’Reilly Auto Parts 410 Sprints, Summit Racing Equipment UMP Late Models and Foster Auto Body 305 Sprints. There is a rain date for Saturday, April 6.

For more information go to www.atticaracewaypark.com or like Attica Raceway Park on Facebook and follow the track on Twitter.

Attica Raceway Park - 3/30/2013

UNOH Night

All Star Circuit of Champions (32 Cars)

[#]-Starting Position

Qualifying - Kistler Engines

1. 54-Cap Henry, 12.705; 2. 35-Stuart Brubaker, 12.908; 3. 2-Dale Blaney, 12.942; 4. 66-Randy Hannagan, 12.962; 5. 83-Tim Shaffer, 12.974; 6. 29-Cole Duncan, 12.992; 7. 40-Caleb Helms, 12.996; 8. 99-Brady Bacon, 13.023; 9. 4-Danny Smith, 13.082; 10. 97-Phil Gressman, 13.083; 11. 93-Sheldon Haudenschild, 13.103; 12. 2M-Dustin Daggett, 13.108; 13. 5R-Byron Reed, 13.141; 14. 9B-Jamie Barnes, 13.165; 15. 53-D.J. Foos, 13.219; 16. 45-Danny Holtgraver, 13.259; 17. O9-Craig Mintz, 13.274; 18. 94-Jack Sodeman Jr., 13.353; 19. O-Justin Henderson, 13.372; 20. 24H-Bryan Sebetto, 13.381; 21. 57X-Andrew Palker, 13.381; 22. 5T-Travis Philo, 13.403; 23. 9X-Brandon Martin, 13.429; 24. 9Z-Duane Zablocki, 13.446; 25. 27P-Paige Polyak, 13.467; 26. 40G-Caleb Griffith, 13.483; 27. 7K-Chad Blonde, 13.493; 28. 55-Brad Bowman, 13.539; 29. 80-Trey Gustin, 13.581; 30. 46AU-Stuart Williams, 13.630; 31. 16-Chris Andrews, 13.674; 32. 7-Troy Kigan, 99.999

Heat 1 - Kears Speed Shop (10 Laps - Top 5 finishers transfer to the A-feature)

1. O9-Craig Mintz[2] ; 2. 54-Cap Henry[6] ; 3. 83-Tim Shaffer[5] ; 4. 4-Danny Smith[4] ; 5. 5R-Byron Reed[3] ; 6. 80-Trey Gustin[8] ; 7. 27P-Paige Polyak[7] ; 8. 57X-Andrew Palker[1]

Heat 2 - All Pro Aluminum Heads (10 Laps - Top 5 finishers transfer to the A-feature)

1. 9B-Jamie Barnes[3] ; 2. 97-Phil Gressman[4] ; 3. 40G-Caleb Griffith[7] ; 4. 35-Stuart Brubaker[6] ; 5. 5T-Travis Philo[1] ; 6. 46AU-Stuart Williams[8] ; 7. 29-Cole Duncan[5] ; 8. 94-Jack Sodeman Jr.[2]

Heat 3 - Dragon Race Fuel (10 Laps - Top 5 finishers transfer to the A-feature)

1. O-Justin Henderson[2] ; 2. 93-Sheldon Haudenschild[4] ; 3. 2-Dale Blaney[6] ; 4. 7K-Chad Blonde[7] ; 5. 40-Caleb Helms[5] ; 6. 16-Chris Andrews[8] ; 7. 9X-Brandon Martin[1] ; 8. 53-D.J. Foos[3]

Heat 4 - Kinsler Fuel Injection (10 Laps - Top 5 finishers transfer to the A-feature)

1. 24H-Bryan Sebetto[2] ; 2. 9Z-Duane Zablocki[1] ; 3. 66-Randy Hannagan[6] ; 4. 2M-Dustin Daggett[4] ; 5. 55-Brad Bowman[7] ; 6. 45-Danny Holtgraver[3] ; 7. 99-Brady Bacon[5] ; 8. 7-Troy Kigan[8]

Dash - Outerwears Performance Products (6 Laps, finishing order determined first 6 starting positions of A-feature

1. 83-Tim Shaffer[1] ; 2. 2-Dale Blaney[3] ; 3. 40-Caleb Helms[4] ; 4. 54-Cap Henry[5] ; 5. 35-Stuart Brubaker[2] ; 6. 66-Randy Hannagan[6]

B-Main - MSD Ignition (12 Laps - Top 4 finishers transfer to the A-feature)

1. 99-Brady Bacon[2] ; 2. 29-Cole Duncan[1] ; 3. 45-Danny Holtgraver[4] ; 4. 9X-Brandon Martin[7] ; 5. 27P-Paige Polyak[8] ; 6. 53-D.J. Foos[3] ; 7. 94-Jack Sodeman Jr.[5] ; 8. 16-Chris Andrews[11] ; 9. 46AU-Stuart Williams[10] ; 10. 80-Trey Gustin[9] ; 11. 57X-Andrew Palker[6] ; 12. 7-Troy Kigan[12]

A-Main - University of Northwestern Ohio (40 Laps)

1. 2-Dale Blaney[2]; 2. 93-Sheldon Haudenschild[9]; 3. 66-Randy Hannagan[6]; 4. 83-Tim Shaffer[1]; 5. O9-Craig Mintz[16]; 6. 4-Danny Smith[7]; 7. 40-Caleb Helms[3]; 8. 9X-Brandon Martin[20]; 9. 7K-Chad Blonde[23]; 10. 29-Cole Duncan[11]; 11. 24H-Bryan Sebetto[18]; 12. 5R-Byron Reed[13]; 13. 40G-Caleb Griffith[22]; 14. O-Justin Henderson[17]; 15. 45-Danny Holtgraver[15]; 16. 35-Stuart Brubaker[5]; 17. 2M-Dustin Daggett[10]; 18. 55-Brad Bowman[24]; 19. 99-Brady Bacon[12]; 20. 54-Cap Henry[4]; 21. 5T-Travis Philo[19]; 22. 9Z-Duane Zablocki[21]; 23. 9B-Jamie Barnes[14]; 24. 97-Phil Gressman[8]

Hard Charger: 7K-Chad Blonde[+14]

Summit Racing Equipment Late Models (27 Cars)

[#]-Starting Position

Heat 1 - Nitro Black Performance by Engine Pro (8 Laps - Top 5 finishers transfer to the A-feature)

1. 29-Garrett Krummert[2] ; 2. 6M-Dona Marcoullier[3] ; 3. 92-Cody Scott[1] ; 4. 3-Matt Miller[9] ; 5. 5M-Ryan Markham[5] ; 6. 27-Ken Hahn[4] ; 7. O3-Doug Eck[6] ; 8. 99-Steve Sabo[7]

Heat 2 - Summit Racing Equipment (8 Laps - Top 5 finishers transfer to the A-feature)

1. 98-Tim Sabo[4] ; 2. 56-Russ King[5] ; 3. 15B-Mike Bores[6] ; 4. 30-Nate Potts[1] ; 5. 21-Larry Kingseed[3] ; 6. 42S-Bob Mayer[2] ; 7. 36-Matt Irey[7] ; 8. 66-Bobby Hutchins[8] ; 9. O3G-Jim Gingery[9]

Heat 3 - Ultra Shield Race Products (8 Laps - Top 5 finishers transfer to the A-feature)

1. 18R-Chris Ross[3] ; 2. 69-John Mayes Jr.[4] ; 3. 27S-Eric Spangler[5] ; 4. 91-Rusty Schlenk[9] ; 5. 48-John Bores[7] ; 6. 5J-Josh Haynes[2] ; 7. 50Y-Ryan Missler[6] ; 8. 8-Rob Anderzack[1] ; 9. RH21-Gregg Haskell[8]

B-Main - Computer Man Inc. (10 Laps - Top 5 finishers transfer to the A-feature)

1. O3-Doug Eck[4] ; 2. 27-Ken Hahn[1] ; 3. 36-Matt Irey[5] ; 4. 50Y-Ryan Missler[6] ; 5. 99-Steve Sabo[7] ; 6. 5J-Josh Haynes[3] ; 7. RH21-Gregg Haskell[11] ; 8. 8-Rob Anderzack[9] ; 9. 42S-Bob Mayer[2] ; 10. O3G-Jim Gingery[10] ; 11. 66-Bobby Hutchins[8] ; 12. 1F-Justin Collet[12]

A-Main - (25 Laps)

1. 3-Matt Miller[8]; 2. 91-Rusty Schlenk[6]; 3. 6M-Dona Marcoullier[11]; 4. 56-Russ King[3]; 5. 29-Garrett Krummert[1]; 6. 50Y-Ryan Missler[19]; 7. 27S-Eric Spangler[7]; 8. O3-Doug Eck[16]; 9. 15B-Mike Bores[9]; 10. 18R-Chris Ross[10]; 11. 5M-Ryan Markham[13]; 12. 92-Cody Scott[2]; 13. 69-John Mayes Jr.[4]; 14. 48-John Bores[15]; 15. 99-Steve Sabo[20]; 16. 30-Nate Potts[5]; 17. 21-Larry Kingseed[14]; 18. 98-Tim Sabo[12]; 19. 27-Ken Hahn[17]; 20. 36-Matt Irey[18]

Hard Charger: 50Y-Ryan Missler[+13]

Foster Auto Body 305 Sprints (25 Cars)

[#]-Starting Position

Heat 1 - Nitro Black Performance by Engine Pro (8 Laps - Top 5 finishers transfer to the A-feature)

1. OO-Alvin Roepke[1] ; 2. 9-Jimmy Colvin[2] ; 3. 36-Seth Schneider[6] ; 4. 1-Nate Dussel[4] ; 5. 10X-Dustin Stroup[8] ; 6. 19R-Steve Rando[7] ; 7. 22D-Dan Hammond[5] ; 8. 34-Eric Daposki[9] ; 9. 36X-Dustin Keegan[3]

Heat 2 - Summit Racing Equipment (8 Laps - Top 5 finishers transfer to the A-feature)

1. 8I-John Ivy[1] ; 2. 1W-Paul Weaver[3] ; 3. 68G-Tyler Gunn[6] ; 4. 6-Dustin Dinan[8] ; 5. 8M-T.J Michael[4] ; 6. 22M-Dan McCarron[5] ; 7. 1J-Jeremy Shambaugh[2] ; 8. 83X-Nate Reeser[7]

Heat 3 - Ultra Shield Race Products (8 Laps - Top 5 finishers transfer to the A-feature)

1. 25-Jason Keckler[3] ; 2. 4X-Bobby Clark[4] ; 3. 13D-Jeremy Duposky[2] ; 4. 5-Jordan Ryan[6] ; 5. 8J-Jess Stiger[8] ; 6. 26-Bill Griffith[1] ; 7. 10J-CJ Jones[5] ; 8. 2-Ricky Peterson[7]

B-Main - Computer Man Inc. (10 Laps - Top 5 finishers transfer to the A-feature)

1. 19R-Steve Rando[1] ; 2. 22D-Dan Hammond[4] ; 3. 10J-CJ Jones[6] ; 4. 22M-Dan McCarron[2] ; 5. 36X-Dustin Keegan[10] ; 6. 2-Ricky Peterson[9] ; 7. 1J-Jeremy Shambaugh[5] ; 8. 34-Eric Daposki[7] ; 9. 26-Bill Griffith[3] ; 10. 83X-Nate Reeser[8]

A-Main - (25 Laps)

1. OO-Alvin Roepke[3]; 2. 6-Dustin Dinan[4]; 3. 4X-Bobby Clark[2]; 4. 1-Nate Dussel[10]; 5. 1W-Paul Weaver[1]; 6. 25-Jason Keckler[6]; 7. 5-Jordan Ryan[12]; 8. 9-Jimmy Colvin[11]; 9. 10X-Dustin Stroup[13]; 10. 68G-Tyler Gunn[8]; 11. 8I-John Ivy[7]; 12. 8J-Jess Stiger[15]; 13. 36-Seth Schneider[5]; 14. 8M-T.J Michael[14]; 15. 36X-Dustin Keegan[20]; 16. 13D-Jeremy Duposky[9]; 17. 19R-Steve Rando[16]; 18. 22D-Dan Hammond[17]; 19. 10J-CJ Jones[18]; 20. 22M-Dan McCarron[19]

Hard Charger: 1-Nate Dussel[+6]

©2013 - Results Provided by: Computer Man Inc. Fremont, OH

Johnson Picks Up $5000 in NCRA Sprint Opener!

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – Park City, Kansas – March 30, 2013 - Jason Johnson measured each and every move race long leader Don Droud, Jr. made and then found the perfect opportunity to execute a slide job with eleven laps remaining to claim the season opener for the National Championship Racing Association of Park City, Kansas presented by Precise Racing Products 360 sprint car feature victory during the third annual “Air Capital Shootout” at 81 Speedway in Park City on Saturday night.

Droud, aboard the familiar Ochs Brothers #1x, started on the S&S Trailer Sales pole for the thirty-five lap feature and quickly used his Don Ott powered Maxim chassis to power into the lead over fourth starting Johnson, Mike Peters and Seth Bergman.

Droud kept out front while Johnson stayed glued to his rear bumper as the two front runners began to pull away from the rest of the field before the first caution of the feature fell on lap six when Tony Bruce, Jr. came to a stop on the front stretch.

The Lincoln, Nebraska sprint car veteran got a good jump on the restart and pulled away to an eight car length lead over Johnson and was set on cruise before the red flag would fly on lap ten when Tim Crawley, driving his own #87 sprinter, had the power plant expire with a brief burst of flames that quickly dissipated.

While Droud once again pulled away from Johnson on the restart, Bergman, who had been battling with Peters for fourth for several laps, executed a slide job in turns three and four to take over that position.

At the races midway point it was Droud still your leader followed by Johnson, Bergman, Peters and tenth starting Danny Wood the top five before the leaders began to approach lapped traffic before Jeff Stasa brought out the caution flag on lap nineteen as he rolled to a stop on the front stretch.

The attempted restart quickly went yellow as two-time and defending tour champion C.J. Johnson, his first night aboard the Danny King owned #e85 sprinter, slid to a stop up against the concrete wall exiting turn two.

That proved to be the final caution and on the final restart, Johnson made the most of the opportunity as he stayed glued to the leaders rear bumper and after measuring Droud for several laps, finally executed a slide job entering turns one and two to take the lead entering the back straight away on lap twenty-five.

From then on not even late race lapped traffic could slow the Stenhouse, Jr. owned #41 RouschYates Ford powered Maxim chassis as Johnson would cruise the final eleven laps to claim the $5000 first place prize.

“First I want to thank C Ray and his whole crew for working their butts off to get the track into race shape after all the rain they got,” said Johnson who was referring to the nearly two inches of rain that occurred earlier in the morning. “I tried him (Droud) once and I figured I would just pace him for awhile to get a judge on how fast he was going on different parts of the track. I knew turns one and two were good and I found my opportunity and made the move then.”

Droud would go on to claim the runner up position while Bergman finished third. Wood got around Peters late to finish in the fourth position.

Pennsylvania driver Lucas Wolfe started last in the twenty car feature and drove the #82 Buffalo Wild Wings sponsored sprinter up through the field to a ninth place finish.

The four, ten lap heat races for the thirty-eight car field were won by Droud, Jr., Johnson, Peters and Bergman while Joshua Hodges and Stasa claimed the two, twelve lap “B” features.

The next scheduled event for the NCRA 360 sprinters will be held on Saturday night, April 27th once again at 81 Speedway.

During intermission it was announced by speedway owner and promoter C Ray Hall that next year’s 4th annual “Air Capital Shootout” will see$5000 added to the existing $20,000 purse.

The National Championship Racing Association would like to thank the following for their involvement with the series sprint car division for the 2013 race season:

Park City, Kansas, Precise Racing Products, Hoosier Racing Tires, Sunoco Race Fuels, S&S Trailer Sales, Inc.

1st Heat: 1) 1x Don Droud Jr. (Lincoln, Ne), 2) 24a Jordan Boston (Lincoln, Ne), 3) 18 Tony Bruce Jr. (Owasso, Ok), 4) 4j John James (Iowa Park, Tx), 5) 29 Brandon Hahn, 6) 98 J.D. Johnson (Wichita, Ks), 7) 3 Billy Alley (Bennet, Ne), 8) 32 Adam Gullion (Lincoln, Ne), 9) 16k Kaden Taylor (Forgan, Ok), 10) 52 Blake Hahn

2nd heat: 1) 41 Jason Johnson (Rocky Mount, Mo), 2) 82x Jason Danley (Lincoln, Ne), 3) 81 Tim Crawley, 4) e85 CJ Johnson (Quinter, Ks), 5) 8 Danny Lasoski (Higginsville, Mo), 6) 82 Lucas Wolfe, 7) 4am Mike Goodman, 8) 48 Jake Martens (Fairview, Ok), 9) 19 Marc Robe ( Wichita, Ks), 10) 36 Jason Martin (Lincoln, Ne)

3rd Heat: 1) 21 Mike Peters (Wichita, Ks), 2) 93 Dustin Morgan, 3) 81w Danny Wood (Norman, Ok), 4) 21 Brian Brown (Grain Valley, Mo), 5) 81 Jon Freeman (Salina, Ks), 6) 85 Forest Sutherland (Cherryvale, KS), 7) 21x Taylor Velasquez (Turpin, Ok), 8) 20 Luke Cranston (Plains, Ks), 9) 05 Justin Medlock (Colorado Springs, CO)

4th Heat: 1) 23 Seth Bergman (Snohomish, Wa), 2) 45x Johnny Herrera, 3) 10c Jeremy Campbell (Wichita, Ks), 4) 74x Josh Hodges (Tijeras, NM), 5) 19 Jeff Stasa (Kingman, Ks), 6) 4x Shawn Peterson (Irving, Tx), 7) 51w Matt Ward, 8) 97 Brian Herbert (Dodge City, Ks), 9) 1j Danny Jennings (Norman, Ok)

1st B Feature: 1) Josh Hodges (Tijeras, NM), 2) Brandon Hahn, 3) J.D. Johnson (Wichita, Ks), 4) Billy Alley (Bennet, Ne), 5) Luke Cranston (Plains, Ks), 6) Shawn Peterson (Irving, Tx), 7) Blake Hahn, 8) Mike Goodman, 9) Jon Freeman (Salina, Ks), 10) Kaden Taylor (Forgan, Ok), 11) Adam Gullion (Lincoln, Ne), 12) Justin Medlock (Colorado Springs, CO)

2nd B Feature: 1) Jeff Stasa (Kingman, Ks), 2) John James (Iowa Park, Tx), 3) Lucas Wolfe, 4) Danny Lasoski (Higginsville, Mo), 5) Jason Martin (Liberal, Ks), 6) Danny Jennings (Norman, Ok), 7) Taylor Velasquez (Turpin, Ok), 8) Marc Robe ( , Ks), 9) Forest Sutherland (Cherryvale, KS), 10) Jake Martens (Fairview, Ok), 11) Brian Herbert (Dodge City, Ks), 12) Matt Ward (Sapulpa, Ok)

A Feature: 1) Jason Johnson (Rocky Mount, Mo), 2) Don Droud Jr. (Lincoln, Ne), 3) Seth Bergman (Snohomish, Wa), 4) Danny Wood (Norman, Ok), 5) Mike Peters (Wichita, Ks), 6) Johnny Herrera, 7) Jeremy Campbell (Wichita, Ks), 8) Dustin Morgan, (Tulsa, Ok) 9) Lucas Wolfe (Lemoyne, Pa), 10) Jordan Boston (Lincoln, Ne), 11) Josh Hodges (Tijeras, NM), 12) Tony Bruce Jr. (Owasso, Ok), 13) Jason Danley (Lincoln, Ne), 14) J.D. Johnson (Wichita, Ks), 15) John James (Iowa Park, Tx), 16) CJ Johnson (Quinter, Ks), 17) Jeff Stasa (Kingman, Ks), 18) Brian Brown (Grain Valley, Mo), 19) Brandon Hahn, 20) Tim Crawley (Little Rock, Ar)

BRAD FURR WINS OCEAN SPRINTS OPENER WITH LAST LAP PASS

WATSONVILLE, CALIFORNIA (March 30, 2013) - Stockton's Brad Furr led only the final lap of Friday's Ocean Sprints presented by Taco Bravo opener to claim the victory, reeling in Watsonville's Justin Sanders from a half-lap advantage for the first win of 2013. The stunning finish in lapped traffic brought a strong crowd to its feet at John Prentice's Ocean Speedway Watsonville.

"It feels real good and the guys had the car real good," Furr said. "I started to see (Sanders) a little bit and I said 'hey it's time to give it a shot. Now or never.'"

Furr set the standard in qualifying with an 11.897 second lap around the heavy quarter-mile oval. A zero pill put Furr on the pole position for the 30 lap feature.

Sanders started the 18 car feature on the outside pole in Clayton Snow's #7 entry and charged into the lead into turn one. Fresno's Koen Shaw and San Martin's "Cowboy" Craig Smith tangled on the opening lap, forcing Shaw to stop and bring out a caution.

A series of short cautions included Pleasanton rookie Nathan Washam stopped in turn two and Gilroy's Kurt Nelson spinning in turn one. The only multi-car crash of the evening was a large dust-up on lap four.

Des Moines, IA teenager Chris Martin, driving a Kaeding Performance-fielded entry, made contact with Jeremy Chisum entering turn three. Martin came to a stop with front end damage and collected San Jose's Ryan Rusconi, former Micro 600 champ Tomas Bray of Hollister, and Nelson. Rusconi was the only car able to continue after the incident.

The race went non-stop from there, with great battling going on for the second position. San Jose's Nick Green went back-and-forth with Furr for many laps in traffic. Furr finally got the best of Green on the inside of turn three on lap 15 with Smith moving past on the top-side one lap later.

Furr had his sights set on Sanders, who had accumulated a half-lap lead at that point but was in the midst of heavv lapped traffic. Slowly but surely, the lead evaporated. As the white flag flew, Furr slid to the outside and swept past Sanders out of turn two to the approval of the large crowd.

The 2012 Ocean Sprints runner-up took the victory ahead of Sanders, Smith, Green, and Jeremy Chisum of Salinas in a career-best effort.

"Yeah I want to congratulate Brad Furr; he did a great job even though I'm pissed off," Sanders said. "I tried to get under the lapped cars for about four laps straight. Didn't want to wreck into them because the track was so fast. Better to be second sometimes.

"It's better that we didn't tear up the car but I can't believe what happened!"

San Jose's Nick Foster, Jr. drove Wayne Katen's #199 entry from 16th starting to finish eighth and claim the DDNi Hard Charger Award. Furr won the Ray Scheidt's Electric Fast Time Award. The two heat races on the night were won by Smith and Shaw.

The Ocean Sprints presented by Taco Bravo return to action on Friday April 5.

For more information on the Ocean Sprints log onto http://www.oceansprints.com and for more on the Ocean Speedway visit http://www.oceanspeedway.com

Ocean Speedway would like to thank Taco Bravo, Digital Delivery Networks, Nobel Construction, Get Som Sports, Ray Scheidt's Electric, Hoosier Tires West, and Kaeding Performance for their support.

March 29, 2013 Ocean Sprints presented by Taco Bravo - Watsonville, California

RAY SCHEIDT'S ELECTRIC QUALIFYING: 2 Brad Furr 11.987 HEAT 1: 39 Craig Smith HEAT 2: 88k Koen Shaw 30 LAP FEATURE: 1) 2 Brad Furr, 2) 7 Justin Sanders, 3) 39 Craig Smith, 4) 14 Nick Green, 5) 8 Jeremy Chisum, 6) 11 Nick Rescino, Jr., 7) 98 Ryan Rusconi, 8) 199 Nick Foster, Jr., 9) 9j Steve Osborne, 10) 4 Nathan Washam, 11) 88k Koen Shaw, 12) 25z Jason Chisum, 13) 3t Nicholas Ringo, 14) 39c Carson McCarl, 15) 23f Ken Fredenburg, 16) 44 Chris Martin, 17) 72w Kurt Nelson, 18) 23 Tomas Bray

LAP LEADERS: 7 Justin Sanders 1-29, Brad Furr 30

DILLON WINS PENULTIMATE ROUND
P0LESITTER Luke Dillon won round three of The Chase at the Perth Motorplex tonight from Jason Kendrick and Ben Ellement in what was a sensational race.
Dillon was the early bolter and got up into lapped traffic just four laps into the event and survived many challenges, mainly from Ben Ellement, to win by 1.532 seconds.
“This is awesome,” Dillon said. “Steve and the boys had some bad luck mid-season and they were nice enough to give me a drive.
“We just keep coming back here…we didn’t do anything different tonight and we just came out in front.”
Kendrick, who started from position three, made his move into second over Ellement on the restart with four laps remaining and managed to get rid of some of his bad luck this season.
“We definitely have had a pretty dismal season and obviously a win would have made it up a bit more,” Kendrick said.
“We have now got something decent to build on for next week…hopefully we will do a bit better in that 360 car next week (in reference to the Australian title in Bunbury).”
Ellement started on the front row with Gessner and said it was a tough week with work commitments, leaving it up to the crew to get everything sorted.
“We were a bit disappointed, I thought we had better car speed than that…but we will take it.”
Ellement managed a few wheelstands and knew he had to stay on the gas with plenty of drivers right behind him.
Mark Wells, who started from position six, moved up into fourth with Jamie Maiolo holding off a fast-finishing Cameron Gessner despite having a damaged front wing.
They were followed by Callum Williamson, Daniel Harding, David Priolo, Sheldon Brady, Lee Nash, Steven Ford, Bradley Maiolo and Troy Beckingham.
Bradley Maiolo, who won the last round, struggled at the back of the pack this time with a damaged front wing.
The first restart was caused after Trent Pigdon spun in turn three and was collected by Nathan Brady with both drivers put out of the contest.
The red lights were put on three laps from home when there was contact between David Priolo and Allan Nash on the back straight.
Ellement showed his hand a few times on Dillon but couldn’t find a way through.
On the restart Kendrick put a move on Ellement for second while Wells got by Maiolo for fourth.
Luke Dillon set the pace at the start of the night winning the Rogue Race Products Quick Time front wing with heat wins going the way of Ellement, Priolo, Wells and Kendrick.
Kendrick also won the Hoosier right rear tyre draw.
The final round of The Chase will be held at the Perth Motorplex on Saturday April 13.
RESULTS
Qualifying: Group 1: Luke Dillon 14.309, Mark Wells 14.692, Lee Nash 14.997, Daniel Harding 15.239, Nathan Brady 15.260. Group 2: Cameron Gessner 14.650, Jamie Maiolo 14.653, Trent Pigdon 14.673, Jason Kendrick 15.260, Steven Ford 15.260, Callum Williamson 15.510. Group 3: Bradley Maiolo 14.330, David Priolo 14.518, Ben Ellement 14.562, Sheldon Brady 14.958, Liam Dowling 15.129, Troy Beckingham 16.123.
Race 1: 1st Ben Ellement, 2nd Jamie Maiolo, 3rd Jason Kendrick, 4th Luke Dillon, 5th Lee Nash, 6th Callum Williamson, 7th Bradley Maiolo, 8th Nathan Brady. DNF: Liam Dowling.
Race 2: 1st David Priolo, 2nd Sheldon Brady, 3rd Trent Pigdon, 4th Cameron Gessner, 5th Mark Wells, 6th Steven Ford, 7th Daniel Harding, 8th Troy Beckingham. DNF: Allan Nash.
Race 3: 1st Mark Wells, 2nd Luke Dillon, 3rd Jamie Maiolo, 4th Sheldon Brady, 5th Ben Ellement, 6th Callum Williamson, 7th Allan Nash, 8th Nathan Brady. DNF: Trent Pigdon.
Race 4: 1st Jason Kendrick, 2nd Bradley Maiolo, 3rd Cameron Gessner, 4th David Priolo, 5th Lee Nash, 6th Daniel Harding, 7th Steven Ford, 8th Liam Dowling, 9th Troy Beckingham.
Bronze Shootout: Ben Ellement 13.395, Mark Wells 13.766, Cameron Gessner 13.890, Bradley Maiolo 14.038. Silver Shootout: Ben Ellement 13.348, Jason Kendrick 13.573, Jamie Maiolo 13.673, Mark Wells 13.832. Gold Shootout: Luke Dillon 13.310, Ben Ellement 13.378, Jason Kendrick 13.403 and David Priolo 13.606.
Feature: 1st Luke Dillon, 2nd Jason Kendrick, 3rd Ben Ellement, 4th Mark Wells, 6th Jamie Maiolo, 7th Callum Williamson, 8th Daniel Harding, 9th David Priolo, 10th Sheldon Brady, 11th Lee Nash, 12th Steven Ford, 13th Bradley Maiolo, 14th Troy Beckingham. DNF: Allan Nash, Liam Dowling, Trent Pigdon and Nathan Brady.

World of Outlaw Sprints, next race, the Mini Gold Cup at Silver Dollar Speedway, Chico, CA during their Western Swing.

STORY BY: Gaye Carmichael, Motor Sports Journalist gayec@att.net (530) 409-0646

(Chico, CA, 03/23/2013) The World of Outlaw Sprint Series continue their Western Swing, tonight at the "Mini Gold Cup" race at Silver Dollar Speedway in Chico, CA with Paul McMahan, behind the wheel of the Clemens CB #51 sprint, scoring a great victory on this high banked clay oval in Chico, CA, earning the first place $10,000 purse.

The Silver Dollar Speedway is part of P. McMahan's racing history having raced here many times before he moved to Nashville, TN, collecting multiple wins here.

"The car was great but not very great at the beginning of the night. I just wanted to hit my marks. It's also great to see my brother, nephew, cousins, etc. who live in California. I've always liked racing here at the Silver Dollar Speedway and its very special to win the "Mini Gold Cup." said P. McMahan

Scoring in second place, in tonight's race did not mean very much to Chad Kemenah of Elvada, OH, because though he scored this second place finish, there was contact made after crossing the start finish line, tossing him into the air, flipping over and over, virtually destroying his sprint. A very upset Kemenah, said that he thought he was alright, but one look at the sprint car, definitely said it all. Kemenah had just returned to the WoO Western Swing, after having crashed at a WoO event in Tucson, AZ. Kemenah's car sustained heavy damage in Tucson as well.

Crossing the line in third, was Tony Stewart of Rushville, IN, racing his #14 Sprint. For Stewart, getting out and racing with the Sprints is all for fun. As this race took the opening green, Stewart led the first six laps before P. McMahan, took on the lead. This is Stewart's first time at the Silver Dollar Speedway and he flew here from Fontana,Ca after the NASCAR Garage closed for the night and when this race ends, Stewart will be flying back to race the NASCAR Sprint Cup race tomorrow.

"I've always wanted to race here on this track. I won my Heat Race and the Dash, starting the race on the pole. I led the opening laps and I was having fun. I'm happy that I got to race the "Mini Gold Cup". It's a good track. I was racing in second as the final laps were counting down. On the final lap, we took the checkered flag with B. McMahan taking the win, Chad Kemenah took second, but shortly past the start finish, there was contact and Kemenah was flipping down the track. At that point, I wasn't sure if I finished second or third. I liked racing here." said Stewart, who in fact finished in third. Stewart is amazing to watch racing in the Sprints. It doesn't seem to matter if he's raced the track before or not, he is always a fierce competitor and it doesn't seem to matter what type of race car that he competes in.

Kyle Hirst of Elk Grove, CA, racing the Roth #83jr, scored a 11.685 second lap in qualifying, for fast time of the night. Hirst scored a third in his heat and finished seventh in the Dash.

Forty-three Sprints turned out for this years "Mini Gold Cup".

The forty lap "A" Main, opening lap was under caution before the first lap scored, when Austen Wheatley (WA) stopped just out of the second turn, then Cody Darrah (PA) also stopped, because his seat belt and popped open, Rico Abreu (CA) was upside down in the third turn. I couldn't figure how that all happened that fast. In any case Abreu was okay, Darrah needed a new seat belt and Wheatley got back into the race.

Once the field returned to racing, they had a good race going, turning laps at high speed. With six laps to go, Donny Schatz, (ND), rolled in the fourth turn. Schatz had been racing in the top ten prior to bringing out the red flag. Then on the next restart, Craig Dollansky (MN) rolled his sprint on the back stretch, while Sammy Swindell had sustained damage to the nose of his sprint. The race went back to green to finish up the race and as they raced to the final lap, Jason Statler (CA) had spun out to bring out the caution. This now set up the green, white checkered, finish.

This really was a good race, from the third lap until lap thirty-four, there was some heavy duty racing as the field drove a fast paced, error free, thirty-one laps.

Rico Abreu had to race the "C" Main, in tonights race and he scored the win. Then he started at the rear of the field for the "B" Main and took the checkered in fourth to earn the transfer into the "A". A great job by this driver who really had earned a start in the feature, but Abreu was only able to score one lap of the feature, because of his roll over on the first lap. Abreu climbed out of his sprint okay.

Fourth place was picked up by Shane Golobic (Ca). Golobic had qualified third fast, finished third in his heat race and third in the Dash, a very consistant finish. Fifth place went to Roger Crockett (OR), followed by, Hirst, Kraig Kinser (IN), Pittman, David Gravel (CT), Tim Kaeding (CA), Swindell (TN), Statler, S. Kinser, Darrah, Evan Suggs (CA), Wheatley, Joey Saldana (IN), Jason Sides (TN), Schatz, Dollansky, Sean Becker (CA), Andy Gregg (CA), Jonathan Allard (CA), Brian Brown (MO) and Abreu.

The "B" and "C" Mains, the DASH and the Heat Race finishes, are as follows: (Please note, that all finishes, times, etc. shown are unofficial)

The "B" Main: The top four finishers transfer into the "A" Feature race.

Statler, Suggs, S. Kinser, Abreu, Jason Meyers (CA), Jac Haudenschild (OH), Chris Martin (IA), Joey Saldana (IN), Justin Sanders (CA), Willie Croft (CA), Bud Walberg (CA), Bobby McMahan (CA), Terry McCarl (IA), Wayne Johnson (OK).

"C" Main, top two finishers transfer into the "B" Main.

Abreu, McCarl, Kerry Madsen, Carson Macedo, Sam Hafertepe, Jr., Matt Mitchell, Greg Wilson, Sean McMahan (CA), Nick Rescino (CA), Pat Harvey (CA).

DASH: Stewart, B. McMahan, Golobic, Pittman, Crockett, Schatz, Hirst, Gravel, Darrah, Brown.

Heat Races: Top five finishers go to the "A" Main, the Top two finishers, also go to the DASH.

Heat #1: Gravel, Crockett, Hirst, T. Kaeding, Gregg, Statler, S. Kinser, Abreu, Hafertepe, Jr., S. McMahan, Johnson.

Heat #2: Darrah, Pittman, Becker, Swindell, Wheatley, Meyers, McCarl, Saldana, Martin, Mitchell, Rescino.

Heat #3: Stewart, Schatz, Golobic, K. Kinser, Dollansky, Madsen, Croft, Haudenschild, Harvey, Jr., Sanders.

Heat #4: P. McMahan, Brown, Sides, Kemenah, Allard, Suggs, B. McMahan, Macedo, Walberg, Wilson.

Inaugural World of Outlaw Sprint Series race at the Stockton 99 Speedway, 3/8ths of a mile dirt track, in Stockton, CA

STORY BY: Gaye Carmichael, Motor Sports Journalist gayec@att.net (530)409-0646

(Stockton, CA, 03/23/2013) Sold out, standing room only as the World of Outlaw Sprint Series hit the three/eighths of a mile, dirt oval in their inaugural appearance at the Stockton 99 Speedway, Stockton, CA, with Kyle Larson of Elk Grove, CA, racing the Silva owned, Kick it for Cancer/Jeff Gordon's Children Foundation/Lucas Oil/ART #57 sprint to the fabulous victory of the historic inaugural race here in Stockton.

"This was a lot of fun tonight. I need to thank Tony Stewart for flying me here. The track was really good and I could run anywhere. It was really a fun race, with so many people here. It's really cool to win this. I want to thank Silva, all of our sponsors and all the fans, who turned out here." said Larson. Larson also won his heat race and finished third in the Dash.

Dicing it up with Larson for the win was Tim Kaeding of San Jose, CA. Kaeding racing the Roth owned, Roth Enterprises #83 scored the first lap of this forty lap "A" Feature race in second. Kaeding did lead laps during this race, but when the checkered flag flew out, Kaeding would score in second.

"The track was awesome, two lanes and very fast. For this race track to have a track this good, in an inaugural event, says a lot. Racing, I did lead laps early on then as the laps counted down, I got around Kyle (Larson) for a lap or so but he was the one in front at the checkered. I want to thank Dennis and Theresa Roth, for the great sprint car and the opportunity to be here. Theresa is much better now and we are hoping that she'll be at the track with us soon. We had a good race and it was a lot of fun" said Kaeding.

Rounding out the top three podium finishes, was five time World of Outlaw Sprint Series Champion, Donny Schatz of Fargo, ND. Schatz took the opening green flag from his thirteenth place start and worked the field, to be in third at the line.

"We did an okay job. Thanks to everyone who put this event together, the track, etc. I think this is the finest facility in California. It was fun and a good race. The track was really good as well. The crowd was huge and really got in to it. Even knowing that the race was sold out, I was still surprised to see so many people here" said Schatz, who drives the Tony Stewart Racing, STP/Armor All/ #15 Sprint.

Larson and Tony Stewart of Rushville, IN, both were racing at the Auto Club Speedway in Fontana, CA this same weekend, with both of them getting to Stockton 99 after their NASCAR time for the day was done, to qualify and be apart of this inaugural race.

Daryn Pittman of Owasso, OK, driving the Kasey Kahne Racing, Great Clips #9 sprint, turned a 13.278 second lap for quick time in qualifying, which will also be the now, standing track record.

Forty-five drivers and teams turned out for this event, representing thirteen different states along with two different countries, the United States of America and New South Wales.

There were green, yellow, red and checkered flags that flew out over the races, but fortunately, there were no injuries reported.

The "Hard Charger Award" was earned by Kerry Madsen of NSW, racing the Keneric Racing #29 Sprint. Madsen started the race in twenty-fourth and raced through the field to score in seventh at the line, having moved up seventeen positions an awesome accomplishment.

Fourth place was picked up by Pittman, followed by Paul McMahan (TN), Chad Kemenah (OH), Madsen, Steve Kinser (IN), Tony Stewart (IN), Sammy Swindell (TN), Joey Saldana (IN), Cody Darrah (PA), David Gravel (CT), Kyle Hirst (CA), Carson Macedo (CA), Craig Dollansky (MN), Jason Statler (CA), Rico Abreu (CA), Brian Brown (MO), Sam Hafertepe, Jr. (TX), Austen Wheatley (WA), Terry McCarl (IA), Jason Meyers (CA), Jonathan Allard (CA), Willie Croft (CA) and Kraig Kinser (IN).

The "B" and "C" Mains, Dash and Heat Race finishes, are as follows: (Please note all finishes, times, etc. are unofficial)

"B" Main: Swindell, Madsen, Meyers, Statler, Jason Sides (TN), Bobby McMahan (CA), Brad Furr (CA), Matt Mitchell (CA), Dollansky, K. Kinser, Dominic Scelzi (CA), Cory Eliason (CA), Greg Wilson (OH), D J Netto (CA), Wayne Johnson (OK), Shane Golobic (CA). (Top four finishers transfer to the "A".)

"C" Main: Furr, B. McMahan, Sean McMahan (CA), Clayton Snow (CA), Nick Davis (CA), Nick Rescino (CA), Dusty Green (CA), Jac Haudenschild (OH), Chris Martin (IA), Shawn Wright (CA). (Top two transfer to the "B").

DASH: P. McMahan, Kaeding, Larson, Stewart, Wheatley, Pittman, S. Kinser, Abreu, Kemenah, Macedo.

HEAT RACES: Top five transfer to the "A", top two also transfer to the Dash

Heat #1: Kaeding, Abreu, Brown, Pittman, Hirst, K. Kinser, Madsen, Haudenschild, Eliason, Golobic.

Heat #2: S. Kinser, Stewart, Allard, P. McMahan, Saldana, Swindell, Meyers, B. McMahan, Dollansky, Wilson, Rescino.

Heat #3: Larson, Brown, Gravel, McCarl, Hafertepe, Jr., S. McMahan, Green, Haudenschild, Wright, Statler, Martin.

Heat #4: Kemenah, B. McMahan, Wheatley, Croft, Darrah, Netto, Scelzi, Furr, Mitchell, Snow, Sides.

March Madness

By- Jim Rouse, BRP Media 3-23-13

Ocala, FL- The Bubba Army Sprint Cars opened up a new era of racing as the powerful 360s were brought out to headline a night of racing that included the Scorpion Racing Products UMP DirtCar Modifieds, Bubba Army Hobby Stocks, and 1-800-ASK GARY Thunder Stocks.

The inaugural Bubba Army Sprint Car race opened up with heat race winner Greg Leonard leading the 1st 4 laps before the other heat race winner, Matt Kurtz, stole the show. Just 3 laps later Shawn Cornell and Robbie Smith ended up with torn-up race cars after a wild crash that started when Cornell had problems and collected Smith in the melee- both drivers were okay. Kurtz then pulled away and won an easy race but found out in Coors Light Winner's Circle that his right rear tire had been punctured- he, however, had punctured the hopes of the other drivers. Sport Allen finished 2nd in his return to the 3/8 mile and Terry Witherspoon finished a solid 3rd. Dennis Misuraca and Mike Tharp rounded out the top 5.

Bubba Raceway Park Results (3/23/13)

Bubba Army Sprint Cars

1- 92 Matt Kurtz 2- 88 Sport Allen 3- 43 Terry Witherspoon 4- 3 Dennis Misuraca 5- J1 Mike Tharp 6- 83A Bob Auld 7- 3A AJ Maddox 8- 52 Mark Broughman 9- 3 Greg Leonard 10- 6S Robbie Smith 11- 111 Andy Cobb 12- 21 Shawn Cornell SCR- G6 Brandon Grubaugh SCR- 82 Danny Martin, Jr.

Eagle Jet / Top Gun Sprints

Putnam County Speedway, March 16, 2013

Heat #1 Outlaw Race Parts

1) 83 Mark Ruel Jr. (Jacksonville, FL)

2) 52 Shane Kreidler (Jupiter, FL)

3) G6 Brandon Grubaugh (Ocala, FL)

4) 0L Jacky Bennett (Palatka, FL)

5) 02 Gene Lasker (Tampa, FL.)

Heat #2 Brown & Miller

1) 82 Danny Martin (Sarasota, FL)

2) 98 Shawn Murray (Jacksonville, FL)

3) 3A AJ Maddox (Brandon, FL)

4) 38 Tony Agin (Ft. Myers, FL.)

5) 1 Dave Thomas (St. Augustine, FL)

Feature

1) 52 Shane Kreidler; 2) 83 Mark Ruel Jr.; 3) 82 Danny Martin; 4) 38 Tony Agin; 5) G6 Brandon Grubaugh; 6) 02 Gene Lasker; 7) 98 Shawn Murray; 8) 3A AJ Maddox; 9) 0L Jacky Bennett; DNS 10) 1 Dave Thomas; DNS

Commentary

The Eagle Jet/Top Gun Sprints made their first visit of 2013 to the Putnam County Speedway in Satsuma on Saturday March 16, 2013. There were 10 cars at the track to give fans two heat races, and a 25 lap feature race.

The heat races are lined up using a pill pull system, and Mark Ruel Jr. in the 83 had the pole for the start of the OUTLAW RACE PARTS heat race with Brandon Grubaugh in the G6 on the outside, Mark took the race lead, and the win. Shawn Murray had the pole for the start of the BROWN & MILLER heat race in the 98 car with AJ Maddox in the 3A on the outside, Shawn took the initial race lead, then it was Danny Martin coming from the 4th starting spot took the lead and the heat win.

Using a passing points system to line up the feature race and a two car inversion, Shane Kreidler in the 52 car had the pole for the start of the SCORPION feature race, with Danny Martin in the 82 car on the outside. The race got underway and Lap 1 seen first caution with AJ Maddox and Shawn Murray got together and ended their nights. On the next complete restart Shane Kreidler took the race lead and never looked back taking the win. Mark Ruel Jr. in the 83 finished in second place, followed by Danny Martin in the 82, Tony Agin in the 38, with Brandon Grubaugh in the G6 car finishing out the top 5. The KSE Hard Charger Award went to Tony Agin in the 38 car.

The Top Gun Sprints will be at Hendry County Motorsports Park April 13, 2013

Ventura Raceway

(March 18, 2013, Cliff Morgan, Ventura Raceway) OXNARD, CA - Ventura Raceway returned to action after its March 9 rainout with a full program of exciting short track racing action featuring six adult classes and our three division kid's class. Once again racing was excellent as our racers battled for points in the 2013 season.

Cody Swanson started the new 2013 with an exciting win over his cousin Jake Swanson and David Prickett in the 30 lap feature for VRA Midgets Saturday night. Swanson started outside of pole sitter Rick Hendrix who led from lap two to twenty-two. They battled until Swanson took the lead on lap 23 and went on to win. Hendricks fell back to a seventh place finish. Following Cody Swanson and Jake Swanson to the line were David Prickett, Scott Pierovich and Ronnie Gardner. Two heat races were run with wins going to Pierovich in heat one and Gardner in heat two.

IMCA Modifieds opened their season with two heat races for the 16 cars in the pits. Jack Parker took the heat one win and Josh Vogt took the win in heat two. The twenty lap feature was an all out dog fight with several different drivers battling for the lead. When all was said and done it was Josh Vogt taking the win over John Crow, Tom Smith, Robbie Witwer and 2012 track champion Jack Parker.

VRA Dwarf Cars were back on the track in two divisions, Seniors and Pros. There were 19 cars in Pros and 7 cars in Seniors. In Seniors, the 8 lap heat race went to Mike Neal. Their 20 lap feature went to Mike Lewis with George Calvo, Mike Neal, opening night race winner Bob Kaufman, and Bill VanPraag rounding out the top 5. In Pros it was Johnny Conley, Brent Stevens and Hannah Mayhew taking heat race wins. Brent Stevens took his second win of the new season in the 20 lap main. Following Stevens to the line were Chase Lippert, Lee Majors, Thomas Velasquez and Eric Alton.

VRA's new Hobby Stock Class continued their first season with five cars in attendance. Scott Dinger took the win in their one heat race. The 20 lap main event went to long time Ventura competitor Gary Curtis. Following Curtis to the line in the main were Scott Dinger, Ernie Malone, David Heurung, Tom Stephens Jr.

Ashley Hazleton took her first win in VRA Focus Midgets after race leader Brennan Rogers and Steve Brown got together in turn four as Rogers was lapping Brown. Brennan Rogers took their one heat race win. Twelve year old racer Courtney Crone made her first Focus start finishing second after a fine drive.

VRA Sport Compacts opened their season with 2012 season champ Zack Peterson tasking the win over James Adler, Mike Stanford, Jeff Stanton and Joel Chavez Jr. Heat race wins went to James Adler and Eric Griffin. Peterson had to overcome a mechanical breakdown with his primary #96 car early in the evening. He moved to the number 11 car and took win number one for 2013.

The final groups racing on opening night were our three kids divisions. In VRA Mini Dwarf Superchargers, J D Brown took the heat race win and the feature win. Following him in the feature was Bailey Hendricks. In Mini Dwarf Pistons the heat race and feature win went to Garrett Egan. Blake Hendricks, Zack Chavez and Dylan Neal followed him across the line in the main event. In VRA Junior Midgets, 2012 Mini Dwarf Supercharger champion Nick Velasquez took his second win of the season by taking the 15 lap feature and heat race win over Jake Aguiar.

Racing resumes next Saturday night March 23, with a full program of exciting racing featuring VRA Midgets, VRA Senior Sprints, IMCA Modifieds, Sport Compacts, Mod Lites, Go Karts and Sport Mods.

Ventura Raceway Race Results for 03/16/2013

VRA Midgets Race #1 03/16/2013

Main Event Results: 1. Cody Swanson, Norco, 30 Laps; 2. Jake Swanson, Anaheim, 30 Laps; 3. David Prickett, Fresno, 30 Laps; 4. Scott Pierovich, Alamo, 30 Laps; 5. Ronnie Gardner, Norco, Ca, 30 Laps; 6. Rick Hendrix, Palmdale, 30 Laps; 7. Bruce Douglass, Ventura, 30 Laps; 8. Bruce Hiroshima, Camarillo, 30 Laps; 9. Randi Pankratz, Atascadero, 18 Laps; 10. Wally Pankratz, Orange, 18 Laps; 11. Kyle Smith, Moorpark, 1 Lap Lap Leaders: Rick Hendrix (1-23), Cody Swanson (24-30)

Heat Race Winners: Heat 1: Scott Pierovich; Heat 2: Ronnie Gardner

Top 10 in points: 1. Cody Swanson, 245; 2. Jake Swanson, 230; 3. David Prickett, 220; 4. Scott Pierovich, 215; 5. Ronnie Gardner, 205; 6. Rick Hendrix, 180; 7. Bruce Douglass, 175; 8. Kyle Smith, 160; 9. Randi Pankratz, 155; 9. Bruce Hiroshima, 155

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VRA Pro Dwarf Cars Race #2 03/16/2013

Main Event Results: 1. Brent Stevens, Simi Valley, 20 Laps; 2. Chase Lippert, Thousand Oaks, 20 Laps; 3. Lee Majors, Simi Valley, 20 Laps; 4. Thomas Velasquez, Camarillo, 20 Laps; 5. Eric Alton, Simi Valley, 20 Laps; 6. Ira Henry, Bakersfield, 20 Laps; 7. April Banvelos, Sylmar, 19 Laps; 8. Hannah Mayhew, Acton, Ca, 15 Laps; 9. Shawn Egan, Saugus, 14 Laps; 10. Tim Conley, Oxnard, 12 Laps; 11. Tommy Velasquez III, Camarillo, 11 Laps; 12. Jason Horton, Oxnard, 9 Laps; 13. Tyler Blasher, 3 Laps; 14. Johnny Conley, Oxnard, 1 Lap; 15. Kevin Calvo, Agua Dulce, 1 Lap; 16. Jacob Ganzer, Murrietta, 1 Lap Lap Leaders: Thomas Velasquez (1-2), Brent Stevens (3-20)

Heat Race Winners: Heat 1: Hannah Mayhew; Heat 2: Brent Stevens; Heat 3: Johnny Conley

Top 10 in points: 1. Brent Stevens, 510; 2. Eric Alton, 415; 3. Chase Lippert, 385; 4. Johnny Conley, 365; 5. Lee Majors, 360; 5. Tim Conley, 360; 7. Thomas Velasquez, 345; 8. Kevin Calvo, 335; 9. Shawn Egan, 320; 10. Ira Henry, 315

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VRA Senior Dwarf Cars Race #2 03/16/2013

Main Event Results: 1. Mike Lewis, Sunland, 20 Laps; 2. George Calvo, Agua Dulce, 20 Laps; 3. Mike Neal, Northridge, 20 Laps; 4. Bob Kaufman, Santa Clarita, CA, 20 Laps; 5. Bill Van Praag, Ventura, 20 Laps; 6. Keith Vondersaar, Acton, 20 Laps; 7. Tom Stephens Sr, Ventura, 19 Laps Lap Leaders: George Calvo (1-13), Mike Lewis (14-20)

Heat Race Winners: Heat 1: Mike Neal

Top 10 in points: 1. Mike Lewis, 475; 2. Bob Kaufman, 445; 3. Mike Neal, 430; 4. George Calvo, 405; 5. Keith Vondersaar, 380; 6. Bill Van Praag, 370; 7. Tom Stephens Sr, 330; 8. Rick Lapka, 10

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VRA Hobby Stocks Race #2 03/16/2013

Main Event Results: 1. Gary Curtis, Camarillo, 20 Laps; 2. Scott Dinger, Simi Valley, 20 Laps; 3. Ernie Malone, Ojai, 16 Laps; 4. David Heurung, 8 Laps; 5. Tom Stephens Jr, Ventura, 7 Laps Lap Leaders: Tom Stephens Jr (1-3), Ernie Malone (4-8), Gary Curtis (9-15), Ernie Malone (16), Gary Curtis (17-20)

Heat Race Winners: Heat 1: Scott Dinger

Top 10 in points: 1. Gary Curtis, 495; 2. Scott Dinger, 480; 3. Ernie Malone, 435; 4. David Heurung, 405; 5. Tom Stephens Jr, 210

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Ford Focus Race #2 03/16/2013

Main Event Results: 1. Ashley Hazelton, Northridge, 20 Laps; 2. Courtney Crone, Corona, 20 Laps; 3. Brennan Rogers, Camarillo, 17 Laps; 4. Steve Brown, Ontario, Ca, 17 Laps Lap Leaders: Brennan Rogers (1-17), Ashley Hazelton (18-20)

Heat Race Winners: Heat 1: Brennan Rogers

Top 10 in points: 1. Brennan Rogers, 460; 2. Ashley Hazelton, 285; 3. Wally Pankratz, 250; 4. Courtney Crone, 230; 5. Steve Brown, 210; 5. Christine Breckenridge, 210; 7. Clayton Ruston, 195; 8. Austin Blair, 0

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VRA Junior Midgets Race #2 03/16/2013

Main Event Results: 1. Nick Velasquez, Camarillo, 15 Laps; 2. Jake Aguilar, Thousand Oaks, 15 Laps

Heat Race Winners: Heat 1: Nick Velasquez

Top 10 in points: 1. Nick Velasquez, 520; 2. Jake Aguilar, 235; 2. Mike Long, 235

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VRA Mini Dwarf - Pistons Race #2 03/16/2013

Main Event Results: 1. Garrett Egan, Saugus, 12 Laps; 2. Blake Hendricks, Simi Valley, 12 Laps; 3. Zack Chavez, Santa Paula, 12 Laps; 4. Dylan Neal, Oxnard, 11 Laps

Heat Race Winners: Heat 1: Garrett Egan

Top 10 in points: ; 2. Blake Hendricks, 0; 2. Dylan Neal, 0; 2. Garrett Egan, 0; 2. Zack Chavez, 0

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VRA Mini Dwarf - Superchargers Race #2 03/16/2013

Main Event Results: 1. J D Brown, Port Hueneme, 12 Laps; 2. Bailey Hendricks, Simi Valley, 12 Laps

Heat Race Winners: Heat 1: J D Brown

Top 10 in points: 1. J D Brown, 515; 2. Andrew Orlando, 240; 3. Bailey Hendricks, 235; 4. Will Mimms, 215

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IMCA Modifieds Race #1 03/16/2013

Main Event Results: 1. Joshua Vogt, Santa Maria, 20 Laps; 2. John Crow, Long Beach, 20 Laps; 3. Tom Smith, Lake Wood, 20 Laps; 4. Robbie Witwer, Ridgecrest, 20 Laps; 5. Jack Parker, Simi Valley, 20 Laps; 6. James Stowe, Ridgecrest, 20 Laps; 7. Steve Bulpitt, Culver City, 20 Laps; 8. Aaron Rodarte, Ventura, 20 Laps; 9. Randy Gens, Oxnard, 20 Laps; 10. David Phipps, 20 Laps; 11. Mark Davis, Ventura, 20 Laps; 12. John Romero, Camarillo, 20 Laps; 13. Chuck Costabile, Simi Valley, 18 Laps; 14. Brad Prows, Oak View, 16 Laps; 15. Dennis Eckert, Canyon Country, 16 Laps; 16. Marty McLaughlin, Thousand Oaks, 16 Laps Lap Leaders: Brad Prows (1-2), Tom Smith (3-15), Joshua Vogt (16-20)

Heat Race Winners: Heat 1: Jack Parker; Heat 2: Joshua Vogt

Top 10 in points: 1. Joshua Vogt, 40; 2. John Crow, 39; 3. Tom Smith, 38; 4. Robbie Witwer, 37; 5. Jack Parker, 36; 6. James Stowe, 35; 7. Steve Bulpitt, 34; 8. Aaron Rodarte, 33; 9. Randy Gens, 32; 10. David Phipps, 31

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VRA Sport Compacts Race #1 03/16/2013

Main Event Results: 1. Zachary Peterson, Oxnard, 20 Laps; 2. James Adler, Camarillo, 20 Laps; 3. Mike Stanford, 20 Laps; 4. Jeff Stanton, Camarillo, 12 Laps; 5. Joel Chavez Jr., Santa Paula, 11 Laps; 6. Mira Cook, Camarillo, 7 Laps; 7. Cameron Dougan, Camarillo, 6 Laps; 8. Eric Griffin, 2 Laps; 9. Bruce Fink, Port Hueneme, Did not show Lap Leaders: Mike Stanford (1-2), James Adler (3-4), Zachary Peterson (5-20)

Heat Race Winners: Heat 1: James Adler; Heat 2: Andrew Greiman

Top 10 in points: 1. Zachary Peterson, 255; 2. James Adler, 240; 3. Mike Stanford, 215; 4. Jeff Stanton, 200; 5. Joel Chavez Jr., 195; 6. Eric Griffin, 180; 6. Mira Cook, 180; 8. Cameron Dougan, 165; 9. Bruce Fink, 35

World of Outlaw Sprint Series, at Thunderbowl Raceway, Tulare, CA, 2nd night and final race, before heading to Stockton, next up on their schedule

STORY BY: Gaye Carmichael, Motorsports Journalist gayec@att.net (530) 409-0646

(Tulare, CA. 02/16/2013) Dirt track racing at the Thunderbowl Raceway in Tulare, CA, saw the World of Outlaw Sprint Series in action, with Craig Dollansky, of Elk River, MN, racing the Big Game Tree Stand #7 Sprint, into the lead on the opening lap, of which he dominated through out the race to score the victory, his first of the new 2013 WoO race season.

"Any time you win a race, it's fun. The start of the night, qualifying, heat races and the Dash, is what got us to the "A" feature race and our front row start. The track had rubber down from the start, so the challenges were to find where it was and then pace our self. Racing with Allard (Jonathan, who also started on the front row) was good. Allard is a class act, he drove a good race." said Dollansky.

Jonathan Allard of Chico, CA, racing the Maury Williams #0 Sprint, scored his first lap in second and in a hard earned way, managed to cross the start finish line in second. With fifteen laps to go, Allard was losing air from his tire. If he left the track he would restart at the back, as we all know, so this team decided to take a chance. How Allard was able to race in second and keep his tire from going all the way down will probably always be a mystery, but you couldn't find a happier car owner or team, as Allard took the checkered in second.

"I had to hang in there and try to save the tire. We really had a good car, but the rubber down early on, was a definite challenge. We were fast and I thought we were probably equal with Dollansky. Then when our tire started losing air, it became a race of survival, to score a good finish. I have a lot of respect for Craig (Dollansky). We've always had a good relationship." said Allard.

Daryn Pittman of Owasso, OK, in his first season, driving the Kasey Kahne Racing #9 sprint, started this thirty-five lap feature in third. Pittman stayed with top the two and was there to finish in third.

"It wasn't what I expected. I did expect rubber to be down and I was concerned about my tires. This track is fantastic and consistant, at it's best. I looked for the best line to avoid the rubber, got comfortable in the car and had a lot of fun. " said Pittman.

Lucas Wolfe of Mechanicsburg, PA racing the #82 sprint, a new ride for Wolfe, scored a fourth place finish. This is Wolfe's best finish in the WoO Sprint Series in 2013.

"The car is great. The track was very rough and I didn't want to make any mistakes. You had to do your best to stay out of the rubber. It was great to be here. I want to thank my car owners, all of our sponsors and all of the fans for coming out." said Wolfe, who's next race will be in Texas.

All and all, thirty-one sprints were on hand to race the WoO Sprint Series, second and final night race of their Western Swing race at the Thunderbowl. Next up is the first ever appearance of the WoO Sprints at Stockton Speedway, Friday night, (3/22/2013). A great turn out of fans filled the stands and the pits.

Competition was fierce. In the first Heat Race, Tim Kaeding (SJ) and Cody Darrah (PA) made contact on the opening lap of their heat race. T. Kaeding rolled the Dennis Roth #83 sprint with Darrah racing the Kasey Kahne #4 sustained enough damage for both drivers to have go to the work center. Both drivers tried to return to the race, but both would finish in the last two places. Neither driver were injured and were able to return to race the "Last Chance Race" ("B" Main), with T. Kaeding winning the race and Darrah, scoring in third, so that both drivers made it to the "A" feature.

Darrah qualified a 13.162 second lap for fast time of the night.

The first lap of the feature ended in a caution. The next flag flew out and the race was on. Three laps scored when the red flag flew out for Mike Faria (CA) who had flipped his sprint, with Jac Haudenschild (OH) and Kyle Hirst (CA) both caught up in the action. Two more laps would score before the red flag flew again. This time, Jason Meyers (CA) must have caught a rut, as he raced into the first turn, rolling his sprint. Meyers, out of the car limped away, but was able to return to race. With twelve laps now scored, Steve Kinser (IN) became the next victim of a rolled sprint having had contact with Kerry Madsen (NSW). Both drivers returned to race. With only fifteen laps to go, the drivers were on high alert as they raced the rubber down track. Haudenschild got into the infield, just a few laps shy of the checkered flag. With four laps to go, Hirst had lost a right front tire bringing out the caution. This set up a green white checkered finish.

Finishing in fifth was, McMahan, followed by T. Kaeding, Sammy Swindell (TN), Joey Saldana (IN), Kraig Kinser (IN), Jason Meyers (CA), Wayne Johnson (OK), Brian Brown (MO), Donny Schatz (ND), Cody Darrah (PA), Rico Abreu (CA), David Gravel (CT), Willie Croft (CA), Steve Kinser, Fifteen year old, Dominic Scelzi, Kyle Hirst (CA), Jac Haudenschild (OH), Kerry Madsen (NSW), D J Netto (CA), Carson Macedo (CA), Mike Faria (CA).

The Last Chance Showdown ("B" MAIN), the Dash and the Heat Race, finishes are as follows:

LCS: T. Kaeding, Brown, Darrah, Macedo, Croft, Faria, Sam Hafertepe, Jr. (TX), Netto, Chris Martin (Martin's very first time in a sprint car race) (IA), Greg Wilson (OH), Jason Sides (TN), Craig Stidham (CA), Austen Wheatley (WA).

DASH: Allard, Dollansky, Pittman, Wolfe, McMahan, Saldana, Swindell, K. Kinser, Hirst, Haudenschild.

HEAT RACES:

Heat #1: Saldana, Wolfe, Pittman, Meyers, Scelzi, Johnson, Netto, Darrah, Stidham, T. Kaeding, Martin.

Heat #2: Hirst, Allard, McMahan, Madsen, Gravel, Schatz, Macedo, Brown, Wilson, Faria.

Heat #3: Haudenschild, Dollansky, Abreu, S. Kinser, K. Kinser, Swindell, Sides, Hafertepe, Jr., Croft, Wheatley.

Please note: All finishes or qualifying times shown, are unofficial.

R.J. Johnson Stars in CSP Season Opener!

Lonnie Wheatley, PEORIA, Ariz. (March 16, 2013) – R.J. Johnson headlined Saturday night’s Canyon Speedway Park Season Opening event by racing to victory lane in the USAC Southwest Sprint Car feature atop the 1/3-mile clay oval.

While Johnson topped the initial wingless USAC Southwest point event of the year, other winners on the night included Josh Shipley in LoanMart Challenge Cup Sprint Car action, Pat Wing in Micro Sprint competition and John Priest in AMA Mod Lites.

Johnson, who snared a win during Winter Challenge action in early February, picked off the initial USAC Southwest triumph in front of reigning Arizona champion Charles Davis, Jr., with Ronnie Clark, 15th-starter Justin Quinn and 17th-starter Nathan High rounding out the top five.

Josh Pelkey was sixth, with Thomas Ogle, Bob Ream, Jr., Mike Bonneau and Andrew Reinbold completing the top ten.

Shipley captured the first LoanMart Challenge Cup Sprint Car feature win of the year from the pole position in front of Lonnie Oliver and Johnny Shelton, Jr., Pat Wing raced from sixth for Micro Sprint honors ahead of Jacob Hawkins and Dennis Carrier with John Priest advancing from eighth to take the AMA Mod Lite checkered flag ahead of Nick Gann and Brenden Priedt.

Next up at Canyon Speedway Park is the Spring Speed Event on Saturday night, April 6, featuring IMCA Modifieds, Viper Smart Start Pure Stocks, LoanMart Challenge Cup Sprint Cars, Micro Sprints and Renegades.

Canyon Speedway Park

Season Opening Event Results:

USAC Southwest Sprint Cars:

Racers Advantage Heat Race One: 1. 50-Charles Davis, Jr., 2. 7k-Bruce St. James, 3. 20-Shon Deskins, 4. 5x-Jody Wirth, 5. 12-Josh Pelkey, 6. 93-Justin Quinn, 7. 29-Mike Bonneau, 8. 8-Bob Ream, Jr., 9. 19-Andrew Reinbold.

Racers Advantage Heat Race Two: 1. 68-Bryan Swinehart, 2. 27-Nick Aiuto, 3. 53-Tom Lee, 4. 78-Chris Bonneau, 5. 48T-Thomas Ogle, 6. 1a-Nathan High, 7. 94-James Aragon, 8. 32b-Brian Hosford.

Racers Advantage Heat Race Three: 1. 6-Ronnie Clark, 2. 16-Mike Martin, 3. 77m-R.J. Johnson, 4. 11c-Michael Curtis, 5. 17k-Kyle Danielson, 6. 60-Steve Harms, 7. 28-Mike Morin, 8. 1az-Stevie Sussex.

“B” Feature: 1. 1a-Nathan High, 2. 8-Bob Ream, Jr., 3. 19-Andrew Reinbold, 4. 29-Mike Bonneau, 5. 32b-Brian Hosford, 6. 94-James Aragon, 7. 17k-Kyle Danielson, 8. 28-Mike Morin, 9. 1az-Stevie Sussex.

Hose Advantage “A” Feature: 1. 77m-R.J. Johnson, 2. 50-Charles Davis, Jr., 3. 6-Ronnie Clark, 4. 93-Justin Quinn, 5. 1a-Nathan High, 6. 12-Josh Pelkey, 7. 48T-Thomas Ogle, 8. 8-Bob Ream, Jr., 9. 29-Mike Bonneau, 10. 19-Andrew Reinbold, 11. 32b-Brian Hosford, 12. 68-Bryan Swinehart, 13. 94-James Aragon, 14. 20-Shon Deskins, 15. 53-Tom Lee, 16. 60-Steve Harms, 17. 16-Mike Martin, 18. 78-Chris Bonneau, 19. 27-Nick Aiuto, 20. 7k-Bruce St. James, 21. 11c-Michael Curtis, 22. 5x-Jody Wirth.

LoanMart Challenge Cup Sprint Cars:

First Heat: 1. 2-Josh Shipley, 2. 7j-Kiley Fellars, 3. 98-Matt Lundy, 4. 11T-Lonnie Oliver, 5. 11az-Jesse Turner, 6. 74-Jacob Hawkins, 7. 0-Tanner Grau, 8. 35-Steve Wagner.

Second Heat: 1. 9-Johnny Shelton, Jr., 2. 5-Ty Mihocko, 3. 16-Mike Visser, 4. 2x-Larry Gibson, 5. 8-Tim Beal, 6. 71-Chase Vegas, 7. 29-Dean Colquette.

“A” Feature: 1. 2-Josh Shipley, 2. 11T-Lonnie Oliver, 3. 9-Johnny Shelton, Jr., 4. 7j-Kiley Fellars, 5. 5-Ty Mihocko, 6. 16-Mike Visser, 7. 8-Tim Beal, 8. 2x-Larry Gibson, 9. 71-Crash Vegas, 10. 11az-Jesse Turner, 11. 0-Tanner Grau, 12. 74-Jacob Hawkins, 13. 29-Dean Colquette, 14. 35-Steve Wagner, 15. 98-Matt Lundy.

Micro Sprints:

First Heat: 1. 32-Jacob Hawkins, 2. 50-Cliff Cormany, 3. 12-David Tardiff, 4. 4-Ryan Walter, 5. 31-Brandon Hacker, 6. 53-Joe Pitts, 7. 55-Greg Pritts, 8. 5-Bradley Huish, 9. 29-Paul Martin, 10. 2-Dennis Carrier.

Second Heat: 1. 14-Dustin Cormany, 2. 17-Joe Scheopner, 3. 24a-Pat Wing, 4. 45-Josh Shipley, 5. 00-Kenny Hilton, 6. 41-Colton Hardy, 7. 6-Dave Van Ess, 8. 20az-Jarrett Martin, 9. 101-Jim Branum.

“A” Feature: 1. 24a-Pat Wing, 2. 32-Jacob Hawkins, 3. 2-Dennis Carrier, 4. 50-Cliff Cormany, 5. 41-Colton Hardy, 6. 45-Josh Shipley, 7. 6-Dave Van Ess, 8. 29-Paul Martin, 9. 14-Dustin Cormany, 10. 4-Ryan Walter, 11. 53-Joe Pitts, 12. 12-David Tardiff, 13. 00-Kenny Hilton, 14. 55-Greg Pritts, 15. 101-Jim Branum, 16. 17-Joe Scheopner, 17. 31-Brandon Hacker, 18. 20az-Jarrett Martin, 19. 5-Bradley Huish.

AMA Mod Lites:

First Heat: 1. 30-Lexus Gann, 2. 52-Brenden Priedt, 3. 97-Steve Bender, 4. 5-Dallas Caldwell, 5. 25-Cody Taylor, 6. 38z-Fritz Croy, 7. 14-Josh Rivera, 8. 9-Mark Hammill, 9. 95-Collin Bender.

Second Heat: 1. 55-Nick Gann, 2. X-John Priest, 3. 17-Steve Moriarity, 4. 96-Hayden Bender, 5. 15-Ken Young, 6. 40-Vince Perez, 7. 24-Mike Martin, 8. 48-Jason Burstein, 9. 19-Bryan Dervage.

“A” Feature: 1. X-John Priest, 2. 55-Nick Gann, 3. 52-Brandon Priedt, 4. 17-Steve Moriarity, 5. 15-Ken Young, 6. 40-Vince Perez, 7. 24-Mike Martin, 8. 5-Dallas Caldwell, 9. 14-Josh Rivera, 10. 9-Mark Hammill, 11. 30-Lexus Gann, 12. 38z-Fritz Croy, 13. 97-Steve Bender, 14. 95-Collin Bender, 15. 96-Hayden Bender, 16. 48-Jason Burstein, 17. 25-Cody Taylor, 18. 19-Bryan Dervage.

World of Outlaw Sprint Series, fourth race of their Western Swing, first race at California's Thunderbowl Raceway in Tulare, CA

STORY BY: Gaye Carmichael, Motor Sports Journalist gayec@att.net (530) 409-0646

(Tulare, CA, 03/15/2013) California driver, Tim Kaeding scored his second victory in the World of Outlaw Sprint Series, Western Swing, racing the third mile, high banked clay oval at Thunderbowl Raceway in Tulare, CA.

Kaeding, of San Jose, CA, driving the Dennis and Theresa Roth, #83 winged sprint, met up with the WoO Sprints in Las Vegas, NV for the onset of their Western Swing where he scored his first win and then tonight, competing in the opening race of two here, at Thunderbowl Raceway, scored a second victory in WoO Sprint competition.

T.Kaeding, a third generation sprint car driver, represents the quality sprint car racing that draws California fans to the dirt tracks throughout this state and especially to World of Outlaw Sprint car racing, though WoO Sprints are a magnet in their own right.

"What another great night of racing. I was given another great race car, that I had so much fun driving. The track, tonight, was rough, slick and out of control, but great in spite of that. I race here frequently and that may have given me an advantage tonight. I think we could run as good as every one else. I wish Theresa (Roth, recovering from a medical issue) was here with us tonight. Theresa is a very important part of our equation here. We really miss her. I can't thank Roth racing and all of my team, enough. They gave me an awesome car, that let me race to another win. I just got to drive it and have fun." said T. Kaeding. Kaeding was eleventh fast in qualifying, won his Heat Race and finished sixth in the Dash.

Cody Darrah of Red Lion, PA, driving out of the Kasey Kahne racing stable, started out the night with a 13.050 second lap for second fast in qualifying, scored third in his Heat Race and fifth in the Dash. Racing from his fifth place starting berth in this thirty-five lap "A" Main event, stayed on the gas and out of trouble, to take the checkered flag in second.

"We tried to win. I think I may have waited to long to make my move. I love this track, though it's tough to race. The first two turns (first and second turns) were rough while the third and fourth turns were very slick, it actually provided good racing. No early crashes on the track tonight. I ran the bottom of the track as long as I could. I just wanted to stay safe. I want to thank Kasey Kahne Racing, Sure Point, Factory Team Shocks, all of our sponsors and all of my team." said Darrah

Rounding out the top three with his podium finish, was the "Wild Child", Jac Haudenschild of Wooster, OH, driving the Finney Farms, #77 sprint.

"We are happy. We have a great team, a good race car and the track was great. It was rough in the first and second turns. It seemed that each corner (turns, one, two, three and four) were all different. I was running as hard as I could and we had a great finish. I'm just so glad to be here." said Haudenschild. Haudenschild qualified ninth fast, won the first Heat Race and won the Dash. Their first race in the Western Swing, so far.

There were thirty-two teams on hand that qualified, with Daryn Pittman of Owasso, OK, driving the #9 Kahne Racing sprint, scoring a 12.974 second, lap for fast time of the night. Not only was Pittman, fast, but he was the only driver to get in the twelve second bracket. Pittman took the "A" Main, checkered in fifth.

It was a hard night for Steve Kinser (IN), who brought out the red flag, with just five laps in when it looked like S. Kinser had hit a rut and rolled, end over end, in the fourth turn. S. Kinser walked away okay and actually got the car back out to race. A second red flag flew out when Cory Eliason (CA) racing out of the first turn flipped up in the first turn. The front of the car looked to be plastered to the fence, while flames were pouring out the bottom, as the sprint hung on the fence. So very scary. Eliason was okay. The next restart, Donny Schatz (ND), the current WoO Sprint Series points leader hit the wall and that ended his night. Schatz also was okay.

T. Kaeding inherited the lead followed by Darrah and Haudenschild. These three would race the next twenty laps, in this order to take the checkered flag.

Fourth place went to David Gravel (CT) driving the Bill Rose #6,( Rose was injured early on and not ready to race yet), followed by Pittman, Lucas Wolfe (PA), Craig Dollansky (MN), Joey Saldana, Rico Abreu (CA), Kerry Madsen (NSW), Jonathan Allard (CA), Kyle Hirst (CA), Brian Brown (MO), Sammy Swindell (TN), Wayne Johnson (OK), Jason Meyers (CA), Paul McMahan (TN), Kraig Kinser (IN), Jason Sides (TN), D J Netto (CA), Steve Kinser (IN), Greg Wilson (OH), Schatz, Eliason and Willie Croft (CA).

The "LCS" ("B" Main), Dash and Heat Race Finishes, are as follows:

"LCS" ("B" Main) - Eliason, Sides, Madsen and Brown, earned the four transfers into the "A" Main. Fifth went to Austen Wheatley, followed by, Sam Hafertepe, Jr (TX), Mike Faria (CA), Chris Martin in his very first, ever, to drive a sprint car (IA), Dominic Scelzi (CA), Craig Stidham (CA), K. Kinser and Carson Maceda (CA)

DASH: Haudenschild, Schatz, Wolfe, Gravel, Darrah, Kaeding, Dollansky, Allard, Johnson, Pittman. (This finish determines the top ten line-up in the "A" Main.)

Heat Races, the top five finishers transfer into the "A" Main, the top two finishers also have won their way into the DASH:

Heat #1: Haudenschild, Wolfe, Pittman, Croft, Abreu, Madsen, Martin, Stidham.

Heat #2: Dollansky, Schatz, Darrah, Hirst, Meyers, Sides, Eliason, Scelzi.

Heat #3: T. Kaeding, Johnson, Swindell, Netto, S. Kinser, Faria, Brown, Wheatley.

Heat #4: Allard, Gravel, Saldana, McMahan, Wilson, K. Kinser, Hafertepe, Jr., Macedo.

Please note: All times, finishes, etc., are unofficial.

Eagle Jet / Top Gun Sprints

Hendry County Motorsports Park, March 9, 2013

Heat #1

1) 52 Shane Kreidler (Jupiter, FL)

2) 1 Tim George (Venice, FL)

3) 6 Mike Schroeder (South West Ranches, FL) DNF

4) 39 Tony Agin (Ft. Myers, FL.) DNS

5) 0 Jimmy Ballew Jr. (Riverview, FL.) DNS

Heat #2

1) 82 Danny Martin (Sarasota, FL)

2) 02 Gene Lasker (Tampa, FL)

3) 3A AJ Maddox (Brandon, FL)

4) 4P Kyle Pitts (Mulberry, FL.) DNS

HOSEHEAD’S Dash For Cash

1) 52 Shane Kreidler

2) 82 Danny Martin

Feature

1) 02 Gene Lasker; 2) 52 Shane Kreidler; 3) 82 Danny Martin; 4) 3A AJ Maddox; 5) 1 Tim George; 6) 6 Mike Schroeder; 7) 0 Jimmy Ballew Jr.; 8) 38 Tony Agin; DNS 9) 4P Kyle Pitts; DNS

Commentary

The Eagle Jet/Top Gun Sprints made their first visit of 2013 to the Hendry County Motorsports Park in Clewiston on Saturday March 9, 2013. There were 9 cars at the track to give fans two heat races, Hosehead’s dash for cash, and a 25 lap feature race.

The heat races are lined up using a pill pull system, and Mike Schroeder in the 6 had the pole for the start of the first heat race with Shane Kreidler in the 52 on the outside, Mike took the race lead, till he got together with Shane and a slow roll over destroyed both wings, after his car was removed and the restart it was Shane took the lead and the win. Danny Martin had the pole for the start of the second heat race in the 82 car with Gene Lasker in the 02 on the outside, Danny Martin took the initial race lead and went on to take the heat win.

Alan Holland of Hoseheads.com sponsored a dash for cash for the winners of the heat races. It was Shane Kreidler and Danny Martin for a 4 lap dash. It was Shane got the better start and took the win.

Using a passing points system to line up the feature race and a four car inversion, Gene Lasker in the 02 car had the pole for the start of the feature race, with Tim George in the 1 car on the outside. The race got underway and Lap 1 seen first caution with AJ Maddox spun in turn two. On the next complete restart Gene Lasker took the race lead and never looked back taking the win. Shane Kreidler in the 52 finished in second place, followed by Danny Martin in the 82, AJ Maddox in the 3A, with Tim George in the 1 car finishing out the top 5. The KSE Hard Charger Award went to Shane Kreidler in the 52 car.

The Top Gun Sprints will be at Putnam County Speedway March 16, 2013

Open Sprintcar Show at Rolling Thunder Raceway Bacchus Marsh Saturday March 23rd

In what is possibly the last chance to race a Sprintcar at Rolling Thunder Raceway, at least under the current promotional association, Saturday March 23rd will be an Open Sprintcar show with a large field of cars expected to enter.

American Geoff Ensign driving the Smith Brothers #60 has confirmed as has former RTR winner Matthew Reed. Matt Eastham has committed his Victory Lane Racegear #88 with a TBA driver. Michael Cunningham is currently negotiating to extend the winning run of David Murcott in the PRP ART #10. Young livewire rookie Brad Warren has also expressed an interest in the event along with many others.

The winner will pocket $2,000 and possibly go in the books as the last Sprintcar winner at the Bacchus Marsh venue. Prize money details are available on the fmg.au.com website.

Throughout the venues history, there has been scuttlebutt and innuendo about the status of the insurance at RTR. If you would like to view our certificate of currency log on to fmg.au.com, click on the tab entitled Rolling Thunder Raceway Bacchus Marsh Raceway on the left hand side of the home page then click on the link entitled Insurance.

The nomination form is also available on this page or the home page.

Those wishing to nominate or requiring more details can contact either Ray Solomon on 0407 801 513 or Rob Harris on 0418 977 783.

Nomination forms can be faxed to 03 5341 3057 or emailed to ray@fmg.au.com, or to robjharris@bigpond.com.

So don’t miss out on what may be your last chance to race at Rolling Thunder Raceway, nominate now.

Also on the card will be the Victorian Championship for AMCA Nationals with a field of over 30 cars expected along with VSC sedans.

Visit us on Facebook @ rolling thunder raceway

Or online at www.rollingthunderraceway.com.au

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Crockett is a Three-Time Silver Cup Champion

CHICO, CALIFORNIA (March 9, 2013) – Medford, Oregon’s Roger Crockett seems to excel at Silver Dollar Speedway in the month of March. For the third time in five years, Crockett bested a stout field of cars to win the final night of Silver Cup at Chico. It was Crockett’s 17th career sprint car win at Silver Dollar Speedway. With the win Crockett passed the legendary Dave Bradway Jr. for the 12th spot on the all-time wins list at Chico. Tonight also marked a dramatic improvement in his finish from the previous night when he was the first car to pull off. “I am thankful they gave us a track to race on,” said Crockett referring to lasts night hooked up, bumpy race surface. Crockett definitely seems to excel at the slicker more technical tracks. Tonight was no exception. He raced his way into the lead while dealing with slower traffic and an impressive Mitch Olson.

Sacramento’s Justyn Cox led the 20 car starting field to the green flag. Cox went on to lead the first lap, yet, it was the veteran Greg DeCaires who stole the lead on lap two. Most of the top drivers started to settle on running the top groove the next 10 laps. On lap 15 Crockett really closed on DeCaires. On lap 18 Crockett set DeCaires up for a beautiful pass. Crockett led the 19th lap with the great move. On lap 20, the fifth place starting Mitch Olson passed both Chris Bell and DeCaires for the second spot. Bell got around DeCaires for third. Olson pressured Crockett the final five laps and the two engaged with slower traffic. Bell was equally impressive and was all over the top two. On lap 22, Andy Gregg moved into the fourth spot and also began to try to challenge for the lead. Up front Crockett continued to lead the way and the veteran in him used the slick surface to his advantage. Crockett went on to hold off the charging Olson at the finish line by 0.747. Olson held on to fend off the youngster Bell. Both Olson and Bell had terrific weekends. Each had finished in the top five both nights and showed their versatility as sprint car drivers with the two dramatic different surfaces. Gregg finished in a solid fourth place. DeCaires rounded out the top five.

Gregg won the 10-lap B main event. He was followed Iowa driver Chris Martin, Oregon’s Garen Linder and Fremont’s Shane Golobic. All four transferred to the main event.

Steven Tiner started the night off by turning the fastest lap of qualifying at a 13.289. Sean Becker won the first heat race. Willie Croft brought the #3c into victory lane after heat race two. Justyn Cox won the third heat while Colby Wiesz earned the top honors in heat four.

A total of 31 winged sprints entered the final night of Silver Cup racing. The next winged sprint car race at Silver Dollar Speedway takes place March 23 with the World of Outlaws Mini Gold Cup.

Full results are available at www.silverdollarspeedway.com or www.mylaps.com

"Stratton tops Night Two at Cedar Lake"

By Bryan Gapinski

New Richmond, Wis. March 10--- Danny Stratton won the 30-lap Stark Automotive Group/Mid-State Equipment Badger Midget Series "Sasquatch Indoor Nationals presented by Jack Link's Beef Jerky”, Sunday afternoon at the Cedar Lake Speedway Arena.

Polesitter Billy Balog retired from the event with engine problems on the pace lap. When the green flag was waved an eight-car accident occurred entering Turn One forcing the event to be stopped. A second accident on the next restart slowed the event, seven cars were eliminated from competition as a result of both incidents.

Brad Kuhn jumped into the lead followed by Stratton, David Gough and Tracy Hines. Hines moved into third place on the seventh lap. Stratton using the upper groove began to build up momentum and stayed on Kuhn’s bumper, passing Kuhn entering Turn One on Lap 11.

Once in the lead Stratton pulled away from Kuhn. Hines passed Kuhn for second position with seven laps remaining. Stratton despite running in lapped traffic increased his lead and finished 2.62 seconds ahead of Hines, Kuhn, Thomas Meseruall and Jon Stanbrough. Stratton drove the Hans Lein owned Spike/Ford-Esslinger No. 2 to the $2,500 first place prize. “The upper groove came in for my car at the right time it was my only option to pass Brad (Kuhn) for the lead” commented Stratton. ,

Ryan Schurr for the second straight day won the 25-lap Badger 600 Micro feature, taking the lead on lap 11, which was the fifth lead change of the event. Schurr easily outdistanced Gunner Cummings, Chad Bogar, Derrik Lusk, and Tim Ottenbacher.

Also scoring the double victory for the weekend Tim Brockhouse won the 20-lap Legends Cars feature finishing ahead of: Pat Zandstra, and Shon Jacobsen.

SUMMARY

Badger Midgets

30-lap Feature: 1. Danny Stratton; 2. Tracy Hines; 3. Brad Kuhn; 4. Thomas Meseruall; 5. Jon Stanbrough; 6. David Gough; 7. Jake Blackhurst; 8. Dave Darland; 9. Jake Neuman; 10. Brandon Waelti; 11. Andrew Felker; 12. Buddy Luebke; 13. Donovan Peterson; 14. Andee Beierle; 15. Robbie Ray; 16. David Budres; 17. Travis Berryhill; 18. Cody Ledger; 19. Dylan Peterson; 20. Daniel Robinson; 21. Colten Cottle; 22. Billy Balog.

15-lap Semi Feature: 1. Travis Berryhill; 2. Jake Blackhurst; 3. Daniel Robinson; 4. Buddy Luebke; 5. Donovan Peterson; 6. Colten Cottle; 7. Kaley Engstrom; 8. Frank Deiny Jr.; 9. Payton Pierce; 10. Kurt Mayhew; 11. Ryan Wilson.

10-lap Heat Race#1: 1. David Gough (DSR#6); 2. Brandon Waelti (Huston#51); 3. Robbie Ray (Ray#3); 4. Donovan Peterson (Metalworx#11P); 5. Cody Ledger (Ledger#35); 6. Zach Daum (Daum#5d); 7. Ryan Wilson (Metalworx#11B).

10-lap Heat Race#2: 1. Brad Kuhn (RAB#57x); 2. Tracy Hines (SpeedQuip#75); 3. David Budres (Manic#31); 4. Andrew Felker (Felker#11F); 5. Dave Darland (Lein#2);6. Kaley Engstrom (McCreery#57K); 7. Payton Pierce (McCreery#57P).

10-lap Heat Race#3: 1. Andee Beierle (Felker#11x); 2. Jake Neuman (Neuman#3); 3. Jon Stanbrough (Lein#4); 4. Buddy Luebke (Bull Dog#43); 5. Dylan Peterson ( Peterson#25x); 6. Daniel Robinson (McCreery#57R); 7. Frank Deiny Jr. (Daum#5x).

10-lap Heat Race#4: 10-lap Heat Race#4: 1. Billy Balog (DSR#6a); 2. Thomas Meseruall (RAB#57); 3. Danny Stratton (Lein#2s); 4. Travis Berryhill (Manic#11J); 5. Jake Blackhurst (Blackhurst#25); 6. Colten Cottle (Cottle#5); 7. Kurt Mayhew (Mayhew#21).

Feature Lap Leaders: Kuhn 1-11 Stratton 12-30

*Wilson flipped in Heat Race One.

Badger 600 Micros

25-lap Feature: 1. Ryan Schurr; 2. Gunner Cummings; 3. Chad Bogar; 4. Derrik Lusk; 5. Tim Ottenbacher; 6. Jake Neuman; 7. Jake Reif; 8. Wade Husiman; 9. Shane Fick; 10. Ray Seach; 11.Brandon Buysse; 12. Ed Wagoner; 13. Jason Dull; 14. Tony Duran; 15. Rick Kobs; 16. Tory Strauss; 17. Brandan Fickas; 18. SandyTraaseth.

10-lap Heat Race Winners: Shane Fick, Gunner Cummings, Chad Bogar.

Legends Cars

20-lap Feature: 1. Tim Brockhaus; 2. Pat Zandstra; 3. Shon Jacobsen; 4. Brandon Elmer; 5. Mike Mueller.

10-lap heat Race Winners: Pat Zandstra, Tim Brockhaus.

“Berryhill tops Badger Indoor field at Cedar Lake”

By Bryan Gapinski

New Richmond, Wis. March 9---California’s Travis Berryhill won the opening night of the "Sasquatch Indoor Nationals presented by Jack Link's Beef Jerky”, Saturday Night at the Cedar Lake Speedway Arena. The 30-lap feature was the season opener for the the Stark Automotive Group/Mid-State Equipment Badger Midget Series. It also marked the start of the 77th season for Badger, the oldest active sanctioning organization in midget auto racing,

Berryhill jumped into the lead at the start followed by Dave Darland and Berryhill’s teammate David Budres. Berryhill increased his lead to three-car lengths over Darland by lap 5. Berryhill began lapping the tail of the field on Lap 11 and increased his lead to 1.8 seconds at the midway point. Darland, running second tangled with the lapped car of Zach Daum on Lap 17, bringing out the caution. Three additional laps were completed before track officials stopped the event to improve air conditions in the 165,000 square foot building.

On the restart Berryhill with four lapped car between himself and second place Budres,again pulled away from the field. Thomas Meseraull passed Budres for second place with four laps remaining. Berryhill driving the Manic Racing owned Stealth/Fontana No. 11, finished 3.30 seconds ahead of Meseruall, Budres, David Gough and Daniel Robinson.“ Its great to finally get a victory in Badger, we worked really hard to achieve this win, the staff track did a great job putting this event together” commented Berryhill.

Ryan Schuur passed Bradan Fickas, with seven laps remaining to the 25-lap Badger 600 Micro feature, which saw numerous cautions, and five drivers flip in three different accidents during the event. Shane Fick, Fickas, Tim Ottenbacher and Wade Huisman completed the top five. Tim Brockhaus won the 20-lap Legends Cars feature finishing ahead of: Pat Zanastra, and Shon Jacobsen. All three divisions will run another complete program Sunday, with practice at 11:30 am, followed by racing at 1:00 pm.

SUMMARY

Badger Midgets

30-lap Feature: 1. Travis Berryhill; 2. Thomas Meseraull; 3. David Budres; 4. David Gough; 5. Daniel Robinson; 6. Danny Stratton; 7. Tracy Hines; 8. Brad Kuhn; 9. Jon Stanbrough; 10. Dylan Peterson; 11. Brandon Waelti; 12. Andrew Fleker; 13. Dave Darland; 14. Colten Cottle; 15. Ryan Wilson; 16. Jake Neuman; 17. Jake Blackhurst; 18. Cody Ledger; 19. Zach Daum; 20. Billy Balog; 21. Buddy Luebke; 22. Robbie Ray.

15-lap Semi Feature: 1. Colten Cottle; 2. Andrew Felker; 3. Billy Balog; 4. Jake Blackhurst; 5. Robbie Ray; 6. Zach Daum; 7. Kurt Mayhew; 8. Kaley Engstrom; 9. Andee Beirele; 10. Payton Pierce; 11. Frank Deiny Jr.; 12. Donovan Peterson.

10-lap Heat Race#1: 1. David Gough (DSR#6); 2. Travis Berryhill (Manic#11); 3. Dave Darland (Lein#2); 4. Buddy Luebke (Bull Dog#43); 5. Billy Balog (DSR#6a); 6. Kurt Mayhew (Mayhew#21); 7. Payton Pierce (McCreery#57P).

10-lap Heat Race#2: 1. Jon Stanbrough (Lein#4); 2. Danny Stratton (Lein#2L); 3. Brad Kuhn (RAB#57x); 4. Colten Cottle (Cottle#5); 5. Brandon Waelti (Huston#51); 6. Jake Blackhurst (Blackhurst#25); 7. Donovan Peterson (Metalworx#11P).

10-lap Heat Race#3: 1 Daniel Robinson (McCreery#57M); 2. Thomas Meseruall (RAB#57); 3. Cody Ledger (Ledger#35); 4. Dylan Peterson ( Peterson#25x); 5. Kaley Engstrom (McCreery#57K); 6. Andee Beierle (Felker#11a); 7. Frank Deiny Jr. (Daum#5dd). .

10-lap Heat Race#4: 1. David Budres (Manic#31); 2. Tracy Hines (SpeedQuip#75); 3. Ryan Wilson (Metalworx#11B); 4. Jake Neuman (Neuman#3); 5. Andrew Felker (Felker#11F); 6. Robbie Ray (Ray#3); 7. Zach Daum (Daum#5d).

Feature Lap Leaders: Berryhill 1-30

* Deiny flipped in Heat Race Three.

Badger 600 Micros

25-lap Feature: 1. Ryan Schuur; 2. Shane Fick; 3. Bradan Fickas; 4. Tim Ottenbacher; 5. Wade Huisman; 6. Jake Neuman; 7. Gunner Cummings; 8. Jason Dull; 9. Tony Duran; 10. Ray Seach; 11. Alley Berger; 12. Chad Bogar; 13. Ed Wagoner; 14. Derrik Lusk; 15. Norm Ehrke; 16. Jamey Ogston; 17. Matt Paderta; 18. Brandon Buysse; 19. Jake Reif; 20. Rick Kobs; 21. Ben Paderta; 22. Sandy Traaseth.

10-lap Heat Race Winners: Newman, Bogar, Fickaus.

Legends Cars

20-lap Feature: 1. Tim Brockhaus; 2. Pat Zanastra; 3. Shon Jacobsen; 4, Gerret Dolansky; 5. Bryan Peterson.

10-lap heat Race Winners: Brockhaus, Peterson.

Forsberg Wins Night One Silver Cup at Chico

CHICO, CALIFORNIA (March 8, 2013) – Auburn’s Andy Forsberg notched his 104th career main event win Friday night during opening night of Silver Cup at Silver Dollar Speedway. “This was my kind of track tonight,” said Forsberg. “For some reason I have always done well at Chico when it gets rough and fast.” Forsberg was also pleased with the win because it was the first main event win for car owners Cody and Mandi Gainey. Forsberg tore up his family #92 at Marysville the weekend before and made a deal to drive the #7c car this weekend at Chico. After night one it looks like it was a good decision. “Usually it takes a night to get used to a car but we had this PT Shocks car a rolling tonight,” said Forsberg.

Mitch Olson came in the second spot. Olson was a rocket ship the first part of the main event. He led the first 20 laps of the main event. It was the best he had looked at Chico. Olson battled with some slower traffic on lap 18 and 19. These cars were tough to pass and it’s eventually what cost him the race lead. Chris Bell was relentless all night. The Oklahoma driver showed why his is a fast rising star in sprint car racing. At least four different times it looked as if he was going to flip over but somehow saved the car and continued racing. For his first visit to the Chico he put on quite a show for the fans while driving the Finley Farms #77. Bradley Terrell was the hard charger of the night. Terrell charged from his 17th starting spot to finish fourth. It was a great run for the young lion from Sebastopol. Sacramento’s Justyn Cox rounded out the top five while driving for Harley Van Dyke’s potent sprint car.

Shane Golobic flipped in turn four on lap 11. He was running 4th at the time. After the accident he did not continue. On lap 21 fourth place running Rico Abreu slammed the front grandstands wall a ton. He was uninjured but the car was junk. Willie Croft went up and over Mike Monahan right rear and flipped in turn four. Croft was in the top five before the accident.

Andy Gregg dominated the B main event. Heat races were won by Cole Wood, Mason Moore, Herman Klein and Bradley Terrell. Forsberg was the quickest in qualifying at 12.183. A total of 29 winged 360’s entered night one of Silver Cup.

Nick DeCarlo won the rough and ragged IMCA dirt modified main event tonight. Five different leaders traded paint and pieces on the fast, hooked up and rough speedway. DeCarlo had an amazing night as he started in the 19th spot. Charging from that deep in the field is a big accomplishment. It was a race that soon will not be forgotten. Ryan McDaniel held on to the second spot. McDaniel battled the track and other competitors all race long. Kyle Casson came home in the third spot. Raymond Lindeman locked down the fourth spot. Fourteenth starting Jesse Bailey rounded out the top five. Only seven of the 20 cars that started the main event finished the race.

Jeff Olschowka started the main event as the leader. He led the first ten laps of the main event. On the eleventh lap it was hot shoe Kellen Chadwick’s turn to pace the field. Chadwick lasted as the leader up until lap 13 when Olschowka grabbed the lead back. Three laps later on lap 16 it was local champion Richard Papenhausen’s chance to show what he could do. Papenhausen parked it in turn four on the 21st lap that allowed DeCarlo to gain the lead. It was the most exciting race of the night. The rough track claimed a lot of victims; however, it provided the fans with plenty of entertainment.

Olschowka started the night off by turning the fastest lap in group qualifying for the dirt modifieds. Olschowka turned a 16.806. Randy McDaniel won the first heat race while his son Ryan captured the second race win. Oreste Gonella won the third and final heat race of the night.

Austin Liggett made some new fans at Chico tonight. The young driver showed why he has a lot of potential as he won the 20 lap wingless sprint car main event. Liggett held off David Johnson and Scott Hall to capture the first night of Silver Cup. Colton Slack was all over Liggett in the early part of the race. For one brief moment on lap 17, Slack actually took the lead. On the next lap Slack got on two wheels through turns one and two. The situation caused Slacks car to develop a left front flat tire and he pulled into the infield. Liggett got the lead back and never relinquished the top spot. Rowdy McClenon finished in the fourth spot while Jimmy Christian rounded out the top five. A total of 14 cars entered the first night. Twelve of them started the main event. David Johnson turned the fastest lap in qualifying with a 13.635. Angelique Bell and Slack each won their heat races tonight. Tomorrow’s race will serve as the first Joe Hunt Magneto’s Wingless Sprint Shootout points show for 2013.

All of these results are available at www.silverdollarspeedway.com.

World of Outlaw Sprint series on the "Dirt Track" at Las Vegas Motor Speedway. Second and final night of WoO competition.

STORY BY: Gaye Carmichael, Motor Sports Journalist gayec@att.net (530) 409-0646

(Las Vegas, NV, 03/07/2013) Racing from a third place start, Tim Kaeding raced into the lead on the first lap, passing Donny Schatz and Joey Saldana, in a move that caught everyone by surprise. Kaeding of San Jose, CA, driving the Dennis Roth, HR Livestock/Roth Motorsports #83 Sprint on the "Dirt Track" at Las Vegas Motor Speedway, driving full throttle down on this half mile oval and beating the odds, scored the victory of the World of Outlaw STP Sprint Car Series in their second and final night on the "DIRT TRACK" at Las Vegas Motor Speedway, Nevada.

"I think I surprised myself. We have a new team and I just had a good car all night. I went to the bottom of the track and the track was good. I qualified pretty good, I won my heat race and finished third in the Dash. It's awesome to start the season this way. We had a good race with Schatz and Saldana. I have to thank Dennis (Roth) and all of my team for all their help to get me here." said Kaeding.

Jason Sides of Bartlett, TN, owner/driver of the #7s sprint, raced from an eleventh place starting berth, to once again, score in second at the line. (Sides had finished in second in the first night of this two day event).

"If I could finish second at every race I run this season, I'd take it. Last year, I started in tenth and finished in second, also. The track had a top and a bottom. It was a good run. Racing with the WoO's, knowing how they race, hard, clean racing, it kind of prepares you before the green flies. I really like racing with these guys. A big thanks to all of my sponsors, W.T.S,/VRP Shocks/Dancer Logistics/FSR/King Racing Products/East Coast Logistics and also to all of my crew." said Sides.

Racing in a new ride this season, Joey Saldana of Brownsburg, IL, is now driving the Motter owned #71m, sponsored by Motter Equipment/Fatheads Eye wear/Beltline Body shop.

"I came close but I didn't win. Don't get me wrong, I'm thrilled to have a podium finish. We ran well, it was a solid effort. We had three flat tires during this event (one in almost each cycle of qualifying, etc) , all right rears. I just can't thank Motter Equipment, all of our sponsors and all of my crew. I'm really thankful for this opportunity. I was so totally amazed how Motter put this all together, in such a short time." said Saldana, who Qualified fourth fast, finished second in his Heat Race and second in the Dash, with this new team.

An amazing car count showed up for this WoO Sprint race, representing seventeen different States of the United States of America and two Great Countries, St Marys NSW and Ontario. Sometimes called the Vegas playground, some of the best Sprint Car Drivers in the world turned out for this event and stands looked to be full of excited fans, in spite of the cold weather, with just about all of them staying until the last WoO feature race had taken the checkered flag.

Lucas Wolfe of Mechanicsburg, PA, set fast time in qualifying, with a 14.507 second lap. Wolfe was with out a ride until very, very, recently and it looks like this team and Wolfe are working well together.

During the race several drivers had problems, with Rico Abreu (CA) and Lucas Wolfe (PA) both in the first caution, then later in the race Brady Bacon (OK) stopped in the third and fourth turns, for a second caution. Both Kyle Hirst (CA) and Danny Lasoski (MO) both stopped in the infield and their seemed to be some tire issues, which in most part affected right rear tires.

Other than that, it was a race of speed, excitement and great racing. Kyle Larson, driving the Maury Williams, #0, filling in for Jonathan Allard who is currently racing in Australia, drove one heck of a race. Larson of Elk Grove, Ca started the race in fifteenth and had a great run as the laps were counting in, to score a fifth place finish. From my calculations, Larson would seem to be the hard charger of this race.

There were forty-one drivers who were on hand for this event. Twenty-Four earned starts in the thirty lap "A" Main, and scoring in fourth, was David Gravel (CT), Gravel is filling in for Bill Rose who is recuperating from an injury sustained in an accident. I would bet that Rose is very happy with Gravel's run in this event. Fifth place, as mentioned, went to Larson, followed by, Schatz, Daryn Pittman (OK), Sam Hafertepe, Jr. (TX), Wayne Johnson (OK), Wolfe, Paul McMahan (TN), Craig Dollansky (MN), Cody Darrah (PA), Chad Kemenah (OH), Brian Brown (MO), Kerry Madsen (NSW), Jason Meyers (CA), Steve Kins er (IN), Kraig Kinser (IN), Sammy Swindell (TN), Bacon, Hirst, Lasoski and Abreu.

"Last Chance Showdown" (B" Main), the Dash and the Heat Race finishes, are as follows:

"B" Main: Kemenah, Lasoski, S. Kinser, K. Kinser, Terry McCarl (IA), Logan Forler (WA), Johnny Herrera (NM), Mark Dobmeier (ND), Austen Wheatley (WA), Henry VanDam (WA), Carson Macedo (CA), Glenn Styres (ONT), D. J. Netto (CA), Mitch Mack (ND), Jason Johnson (LA), Greg Wilson (OH), Mitch Olson (WA), Jason Solwold (WA), Roger Crockett (OR), Jody Rosenboom (IA). (Twelve lap race, top four transfer to the "A" Main.

DASH: Schatz, Saldana, Kaeding, Wolfe, Hafertepe, Jr. Gravel, Johnson, Pittman and Abreu. (K. Madsen was scheduled to race, but did not start)

HEAT RACES: Top five finishers, transfer into the A-Main, the two of the top five finishers, will be in the DASH.

Heat #1: Kaeding, Saldana, Larson, Darrah, Wolfe, S. Kinser, McCarl, Wilson.

Heat #2: Hafertepe, Jr., Abreu, Meyers, Pittman, Bacon, Johnson, Dormer, Wheatley, Mack, Kemenah.

Heat #3: Johnson, Gravel, McMahan, Swindell, Hirst, Herrera, Styres, Lasoski, Rosenboom, K. Kinser.

Heat #4: Madsen, Schatz, Dollansky, Sides, Brown, Forler, Macedo, Olson, VanDam, Netto.

The next race is on March 9th, 2013 at the track in Tucson. You can check for information regarding this race and the remaining races in their Western Tour on the World of Outlaw Sprints web page, plus their season schedule.

All posted finishes, are unofficial.

WoO Sprint Series, First night of two nights of racing on the half mile oval on the "The Dirt Track" at Las Vegas Motor Speedway in Nevada. with amazing car count.

STORY BY: Gaye Carmichael, Motor Sports Journalist gayec@att.net (530) 409-0646

(Las Vegas, NV, 03/06/2013) Donny Schatz of Fargo, ND , the 2012 World of Outlaw Sprint Series Champion had a dominant run at "The Dirt" track at Las Vegas Motor Speedway to score his 125th victory in the first night of a two night event here in Nevada.

"Actually, I didn't think that it felt that good. I couldn't run the bottom so I had to run the top. The track had gotten slick and slippery. There wasn't any rubber down. It was a pretty fun race. Kyle Larson had passed me on the eighteenth lap, but I was able to get him back, when he bobbled with three laps to go." said Schatz, who has now earned five WoO Championship titles and campaigning for more.

Pole starter, Jason Sides of Bartlett, TN, raced in the top three throughout the race. Sides, driver/owner, sponsored by W.T.S./VRP Shocks/Dancer Logistics/ FSR/King Racing Products/East Coast Logistic #7s had a great run and was there to take the checkered in second.

"It was all good. The cautions kind of hurt us, though. Kyle (Larson) got on the bottom and got around both of us (Sides & Schatz). I picked up a lot of ground in the last laps. I qualified twelfth and won the "Dash". I wanted the win but I'll take second." said Sides.

Racing across the line in third was Kyle Larson of Elk Grove, CA. Larson started in third and took over the lead on the eighteenth lap and led until the last three laps of the race, when Schatz intervened. Larson ran the track well.

"It was fun. I made a mistake early. I think I figured it out. It was hard to find clean air and the track was slick. I thought we had the better car but we ran out of fuel, there at the end. I want to thank Maury Williams and the whole team, for all the work they put in the car. I've watched this car a lot and I'm really happy I got to drive it." said Larson, who is a current driver in the NASCAR Nationwide Series, driving for Turner Racing. Sponsors for the M. Williams owned sprint include Sharp Insurance and K&N Filters.

Eight caution flags flew out during the race. In a sense, they were pretty much minor reasons for the yellow flags, but for the drivers, any caution, etc. is very costly. There were a few tires, that went down, then for some reason, different cars just all of a sudden, just stopped. They would get pushed off and continue to race, not sure what could have caused that. Catching pieces of this action included, Kraig Kinser (IN), Brady Bacon (OK), Paul McMahan (TN), Terry McCarl (IA), Wayne Johnson (OK), Steve Kinser (IN), Tony Stewart (IN), Rico Abreu (CA) and Kyle Hirst (CA).

There was one red flag flown, in the fourth Heat Race, as the field were racing from the green flag to score the first lap, contact between Greg Wilson and Mark Dobmeier with Dobmeier flipping his #13 Sprint. No injuries were reported but there was significant damage to the car, ending Dobmeier's night of racing. Wilson was able to race.

Lucas Wolfe of Mechanicsburg, PA, now driving for LaHaise #82 sprint, sponsored by Buffalo Wild Wings/Parker Racing Engines/Hinchman/Butlerbuilt/Bell, raced a 14.594 second lap for fast time in qualifying. Only seven drivers timed in, in the 14 second bracket out of the forty-one sprints who qualified, and they included, McMahan, Joey Saldana (IN), Chad Kemenah (OH), Cody Darrah (PA), Daryn Pittman (OK) and K. Kinser.

In my opinion, the hard charger of this race, would be, Kerry Madsen of St. Marys, NSW, driving the Keneric #29 sprint, who took a provisional to race this feature, starting in fifth place and moved up twenty positions to score in fifth at the line.

At the checkered flag, finishing in fourth was Tim Kaeding (CA), followed by Madsen, Brian Brown (MO), Saldana, Jason Meyers (CA), Darrah, Wolfe, Bacon, Kemenah, David Gravel (CT), Sammy Swindell (TN), Craig Dollansky (MN), Pittman, S. Kinser, K. Kinser, Hirst, Logan Forler (WA), Abreu, T. Stewart, Johnson, McMahan, McCarl.

The Last Chance Showdown ("B" Main), the Dash and four Heat race finishes, are as follows.

LCS ("B" Main): McMahan, Gravel, Hirst, Forler, Sam Hafertepe, Jr. (TX), Madsen, Austen Wheatley (WA), Jason Johnson (LA), Mitch Olson (WA), Henry VanDam (WA), Jason Solwold (WA), Carson Macedo (CA), Wilson, Johnny Herrera (NM), DJ Netto (CA), Glen Styres (ONT), Roger Crockett (OR), Danny Lasoski (MO), Jody Rosenboom (IA), Mark Dobmeier (ND) and Mitch Mack (ND). (Twelve lap race)

DASH: Sides, Schatz, Larson, Brown, Abreu, W. Johnson, Saldana, Wolfe, Swindell, Kaeding (Six lap Dash)

Four Heat Races, Eight laps each, top five transfer into "A" Main, the top two finishers also transfer into the Dash:

Heat #1: Swindell, Abreu, Darrah, Wolfe,McCarl, Madsen, Gravel, J. Johnson, Macedo, Rosenboom, Styres.

Heat #2: Schatz, Larson, Pittman, Bacon, Dollansky, McMahan, Haft, Jr., Sol wold, Herrera, Crockett.

Heat #3: Brown, W. Johnson, K. Kinser, Meyers, Saldana, Forler, Van Dam, Lasoski, Wheatley, Netto.

Heat #4: Kaeding, Sides, T. Stewart, S. Kinser, Kemenah, Olson, Hirst, Wilson, Mack, Dobmeier.

PLEASE NOTE: all posted finishes in this article are unofficial.

  Ventura Raceway

Ventura Raceway opened its 2013 season with a full program of exciting short track racing action featuring five adult classes and our three division kid's class. Racing was top notch as racers returned to action looking forward to a new season.

Tom Hendricks started the new 2013 with an exciting win over Guy Woodward and Rick Hendrix in the 30 lap feature for VRA Sprints Saturday night. Hendricks came from the 5th starting position to take his first ever VRA Sprint Car victory. Following Hendricks and Woodward to the line were Rick Hendrix, Victor Davis and Jeff Fillingame. Heat race wins went to Bruce Douglass and Rick Hendrix.

VRA Senior Sprints opened their season with 8 cars in the pits. Mike Cook took the victory in the one heat race run. The 20 lap feature was all 2012 series champion Clif Warren as he led from the opening green flag to the checkered. Ed Schwarz finished second with Victor Davis third, Bruce Douglass fourth and Chris Meredith fifth.

VRA Dwarf Cars were on the track in two divisions, Seniors and Pros. There were 22 cars in Pros and 8 cars in Seniors. In Seniors, the 8 lap heat race went to Mike Lewis. Their 20 lap feature went to first time winner Bob Kaufman followed by Mike Neal, Mike Lewis, Keith Vondersaar and Bill VanPraag. In Pros it was Tim Conley, Tom Stephens Jr and Randy Gordon taking heat race wins. Brent Stevens took the win in the 20 lap main after race leader Randy Gordon went out after contact with a back marker with two laps to go. Following Stevens to the line were Eric Alton, Johnny Conley, David Cantu and Kevin Calvo.

VRA's new Hobby Stock Class debuted with five cars in attendance. Scott Dinger took the win in their one heat race. The 20 lap main event went to long time Ventura competitor Gary Curtis. Following Curtis to the line in the main were Scott Dinger, Ernie Malone and David Heurung. Tom Stephens JR's car failed to start the main due to mechanical issues.

USAC veteran Wally Pankratz took the 20 lap feature win in the VRA Focus Class opener. He led Brennan Rogers, Christine Breckenridge, Clayton Ruston and Austin Blair to the line. On track fourth place finisher Ashley Hazleton 's car failed post race tech inspection. Hazleton took the win in the one heat race in the class.

The final group racing on opening night were our three kids divisions. In VRA Mini Dwarf Superchargers, Andrew Orlando took the heat race win and J.D. Brown took the feature win. Following him in the feature were Andrew Orlando and Will Mimms. In Mini Dwarf Pistons the heat race and feature win went to Blake Hendricks. Garrett Egan, Zack Chavez and Dylan Neal followed him across the line in the main event. In VRA Junior Midgets, 2012 Mini Dwarf Supercharger champion Nick Velasquez got back to his winning ways by taking the 15 lap feature and heat race win over Mike Long.

Racing resumes next Saturday night March 9, with a full program of exciting racing featuring VRA Sprints, IMCA Modifieds, Sport Compacts, Mod Lites, Go Karts, Quads and Sport Mods.

Ventura Raceway Race Results for 03/02/2013

VRA Sprint Cars Race #1 03/02/2013

Main Event Results: 1. Tom Hendricks, Simi Valley, 30 Laps; 2. Guy Woodward, Santa Clarita, 30 Laps; 3. Rick Hendrix, Palmdale, 30 Laps; 4. Victor Davis, Simi Valley, 30 Laps; 5. Jeff Fillingame, Santa Paula, 30 Laps; 6. John Nock, Newhall, 30 Laps; 7. Kyle Smith, Moorpark, 30 Laps; 8. Luke Boles, Goleta, 30 Laps; 9. Greg Taylor, Ventura, 30 Laps; 10. Bruce Douglass, Ventura, 30 Laps; 11. David Taylor Jr., Moorpark, 29 Laps; 12. Russel Deblauw, Ventura, 12 Laps; 13. Austin DeBlauw, lVentura, 6 Laps; 14. Wally Pankratz, Orange, Did not show Lap Leaders: Guy Woodward (1-17), Tom Hendricks (18-30)

Heat Race Winners: Heat 1: Bruce Douglass; Heat 2: Rick Hendrix

Top 10 in points: 1. Tom Hendricks, 255; 2. Guy Woodward, 230; 3. Rick Hendrix, 225; 4. Victor Davis, 200; 5. Jeff Fillingame, 180; 6. Luke Boles, 175; 6. John Nock, 175; 8. Bruce Douglass, 170; 9. Kyle Smith, 165; 10. Greg Taylor, 160

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VRA Senior Sprints Race #1 03/02/2013

Main Event Results: 1. Cliff Warren, Camarillo, 20 Laps; 2. Ed Schwarz, Santa Fe Springs, 20 Laps; 3. Victor Davis, Simi Valley, 20 Laps; 4. Bruce Douglass, Ventura, 20 Laps; 5. Chris Meredith, Thousand Oaks, 19 Laps; 6. Steve Brown, 18 Laps; 7. Wally Pankratz, Orange, 1 Lap; 8. Mike Cook, Long Beach, 1 Lap Lap Leaders: Cliff Warren (1-20)

Heat Race Winners: Heat 1: Mike Cook

Top 10 in points: 1. Cliff Warren, 240; 2. Ed Schwarz, 225; 3. Victor Davis, 200; 4. Chris Meredith, 195; 5. Mike Cook, 180; 5. Wally Pankratz, 180; 5. Bruce Douglass, 180; 8. Steve Brown, 165

Marysville Raceway Park

 By Bob Burbach

The “Shark” bites! Full house sees rapid fire event.

Marysville, CA –Sean “The Shark” Becker of Antelope flew under the checkers after a torrid duel with quick time qualifier Andy Gregg of Placerville and grabbed a beautiful trophy and a $2500 payday at Paul and Kathy Hawes’ Marysville Raceway Park. It was the 4th Sherman Toller Memorial Race and as expected, the west’s finest chauffeurs were there. The track was is spectacular shape; incredibly hooked up and butter smooth. Becker’s lengthy victory lane testimonial on the quality of the racing surface, the facility and staff was an unexpected bonus. Becker’s impressive credentials include championships in what is now the King of the West Series, championships in the California Sprint Car Civil War Series and a visit to victory lane in World of Outlaws competition. No figures were immediately available on attendance, but it was clearly one of the biggest crowds for a sporting event in Yuba Sutter history. The race celebrated the life of MRP icon Sherman Toller. Pre race activities included the traditional checkered flag lap. The flag was once again carried by 2007 MRP Sprint Car Champion and 2-time winner of the event, Grass Valley's, Jeremy Burt.

Becker shared the front row with Gregg as the green flag dropped over the 20 car starting field. Gregg got the jump as Becker tucked in behind. The furious pace had most of the competitors turning better lap times than they were able to muster during qualifying attempts earlier in the evening.

As Gregg and Becker wrestled for the lead, 5-time MRP champion, Yuba City’s Korey Lovell and former California Sprint Car Civil War champion Greg Decaires of Elk Grove started moving through the field. 50-time MRP feature event winner Colby Wiesz, “The Colfax Comet”, also was up on the wheel and going forward. Wiesz, who was mired in the 14th starting position pulled off some daring 3-wide passes in his drive to the front. Lovell, from 8th was as smooth as glass in his return to the sprint car wars after his frightening crash last season and went forward all night. But, it was Decaires who stayed on the rim of the smoking fast oval that was the biggest show.

A couple of incidental yellow flags early saved the lead duo from encountering lapped traffic. But, Gregg and Becker were almost frightening as they negotiated lapped traffic at extraordinary high speed in the ensuing green flag segment. On a couple of occasions the grandstand rose in unison as Gregg and Becker flashed through traffic. Decaires got to 4th during this time and hooked up in a great duel for the show spot with west coast star, Easton’s Tommy Tarlton. The Decaires-Tarlton duel was among the best of the night.

On lap 8 Gregg’s effort to win essentially ended. The quick #53 pulled to a stop off of turn 4 and he was pushed to the pits. Gregg restarted but was positioned 18th at the restart. He had a long way to go.

At the new green Becker took off with Tarlton and Decaires in tow. Becker stormed through traffic better than Tarlton and pulled to a couple of car lengths lead. This long green flag segment found Lovell moving into 4th and the hard-charging Wiesz into 6th behind 2-time MRP champion Billy Wallace who was up from 9th starting position. There was an extraordinary number of high speed passes considering the cars were hooked up and circulating so quickly.

With 28 of the 30 laps scored, a resurgent Gregg who had battled his way back into 9th position, spun to a stop in turn 3. The yellow flag waved and the ominous green/white/checkered was called for.

With 2 to go and a clear racetrack ahead, Becker stretched his lead at the new green as Decaires slugged it out with Tarlton for the runner up spot once again. Becker flashed under the checkers 1st as Tarlton held off the advances of Decaires. Lovell got a well-deserved 4th as Wallace grabbed 5th.

Heat race victories went to Shawn Wright, Cort Dozier and Wiesz. The B main event was won by Hawaiian Champion Dean Freitas.

Gregg got the sprintcarfan.com “C-note” bonus with an outstanding 12.849 to out-time the stellar field. Sprintcarfan.com will be on board at MRP all year with the fast time bonus money.

In the companion wingless sprint car feature, Lincoln’s Scott Hall forged his way to victory in the 20 lapper. The feature event was highlighted by a daring, lap 6 pass by Hall on early leader Gary Paulson. Hall, up from 3rd made a “bonsai” move to the inside of Paulson in turn 3. The pair came together and after both regained control, Hall came out in the lead and was never headed. Billy Wallace, who pulled double duty in this event, finished 2nd. Josh Vieira was 3rd and Paulson recovered for 4th.

We would like to take this opportunity to say hello to scorer Barbara Eversult and wish her well in her recovery from successful open heart surgery. We would also like to thank Lisa Becker for her assistance during the event. A tip of the straw hat to both.

Next up; MRP will host a playday and open practice on March 9th in advance of March 16th’s California Sprint Car Civil War Series event. All of the stars from this event and more are expected for the Civil War’s inaugural 2013 event.

R.J. Johnson & Clauson Among Copper on Dirt Champions!

Lonnie Wheatley, PEORIA, Ariz. (March 2, 2013) – R.J. Johnson put a stop to Byan Clauson’s reign of Canyon Speedway Park domination by winning Saturday night’s Sixth Annual Copper on Dirt 30-lap main event in the USAC/CRA Sprint Car ranks after Clauson had earlier completed a sweep of the weekend’s USAC Western States Midget action atop the 1/3-mile clay oval.

While Phoenix native Johnson bested the Sprint Car ranks and Clauson conquered the Midgets, Garrett Alberson took Copper on Dirt honors in West Coast Late Model action with George Fronsman victorious in IMCA Modified competition.

After starting from the second row inside, Johnson took the lead away from Bruce St. James on the second round and led the rest of the way for Copper on Dirt honors in the 30-lap USAC/CRA feature aboard the Martin owned Weiler Farms/Pecon Builders to deny Clauson his ninth CSP triumph in ten feature starts.

Johnson took the checkered flag ahead of front row outside starter Nic Faas, with Clauson settling for the show position. Damion Gardner climbed from 12th to fourth, with Ryan Bernal charging from 19th to round out the top five. Bud Kaeding, 18th-starter Hunter Schuerenberg, 17th-starter Rickie Gaunt, Charles Davis, Jr., and Brody Roa completed the top ten.

Starting from the front row outside, Clauson completed a sweep of the weekend’s USAC Western States Midget Copper on Dirt action after chasing Kody Swanson for the opening 18 rounds of the 25-lapper. Clauson took command on the 19th circuit aboard the Tucker/BCI/Curb-Agajanian No. 39 and beat Rico Abreu to the stripe, with fast qualifier Christopher Bell rebounding from an early spin to claim the show position. R.J. Johnson was fourth, with Kyle Larson showing up in time to tag the field and race from 21st to round out the top five.

Alberson bested the West Coast Late Models by racing from the second row inside to take the checkered flag in front of reigning series champion Clay Daly, with Anthony Madrid, Nick Bartels and Tony Torte rounding out the top five.

George Fronsman raced from the pole position to take top IMCA Modified honors ahead of 10th-starter Anthony Madrid with Guy Norton, Ricky Thornton, Jr., and Brandon Eichelberger rounding out the top five.

Canyon Speedway Park kicks off the 2013 regular season on Saturday night, March 16, with a card that features the USAC Southwest Sprint Cars along with Micro Sprints, Challenge Cup Sprint Cars and Southwest Mod Lites.

Canyon Speedway Park Sixth Annual Copper on Dirt Finale Results:

USAC/CRA Sprint Cars:

Qualifying: 1. Mike Spencer, 50, Chaffin-13.588; 2. Charles Davis Jr., 4G, Cook-13.712; 3. Bryan Clauson, 16B, Martin-13.729; 4. R.J. Johnson, 51, Martin-13.784; 5. Rip Williams, 3, Jory-13.829; 6. Bud Kaeding, 29, Bowman-13.970; 7. Nic Faas, 4, Alexander-13.972; 8. Bruce St. James, 7K, St. James-14.029; 9. Brody Roa, 91, BR-14.033; 10. Cody Williams, 44, Jory-14.127; 11. Cory Kruseman, 7, Priestley-14.175; 12. Damion Gardner, 4a, Alexander-14.199; 13. Austin Williams, 2, Jory-14.222; 14. Seth Wilson, 1x, Wilson-14.251; 15. David Cardey, 92, Sertich-14.254; 16. Matt Mitchell, 37, Mitchell-14.267; 17. Rickie Gaunt, 66, Miller-14.309; 18. Hunter Schuerenberg, 8, Ream-14.332; 19. Ryan Bernal, 73, Ford-14.441; 20. J.J. Yeley, 11, Yeley-14.521; 21. David Bezio, 37x, Bezio-14.626; 22. Andrew Reinbold, 19, Underwood-14.634; 23. Michael Curtis, 11c, Brett-14.643; 24. Josh Hodges, 74X, Hodges-14.654; 25. Tony Everhart, 55, Everhart-14.771; 26. Mike Martin, 16, Martin-NT.

First Heat (8 Laps): 1. 2-Austin Williams, 2. 4-Nic Faas, 3. 37-Matt Mitchell, 4. 50-Mike Spencer, 5. 51-R.J. Johnson, 6. 73-Ryan Bernal, 7. 44-Cody Williams, 8. 19-Andrew Reinbold, 9. 55-Tony Everhart.

Second Heat (8 Laps): 1. 4g-Charles Davis, Jr., 2. 1x-Seth Wilson, 3. 7-Cory Kruseman, 4. 66-Rickie Gaunt, 5. 7k-Bruce St. James, 6. 11-J.J. Yeley, 7. 16-Mike Martin, 8. 3-Rip Williams, 9. 11c-Michael Curtis.

Third Heat (8 Laps): 1. 16b-Bryan Clauson, 2. 4a-Damion Gardner, 3. 8-Hunter Schuerenberg, 4. 92-David Cardey, 5. 74x-Joshua Hodges, 6. 29-Bud Kaeding, 7. 91-Brody Roa, 8. 37x-David Bezio.

“B” Feature (12 Laps): 1. 29-Bud Kaeding, 2. 3-Rip Williams, 3. 73-Ryan Bernal, 4. 91-Brody Roa, 5. 11-J.J. Yeley, 6. 44-Cody Williams, 7. 19-Andrew Reinbold, 8. 16-Mike Martin, 9. 37x-David Bezio, 10. 55-Tony Everhart, 11. 11c-Michael Curtis.

“A” Feature (30 Laps): 1. 51-R.J. Johnson, 2. 4-Nic Faas, 3. 16b-Bryan Clauson, 4. 4a-Damion Gardner, 5. 73-Ryan Bernal, 6. 29-Bud Kaeding, 7. 8-Hunter Schuerenberg, 8. 66-Rickie Gaunt, 9. 4g-Charles Davis, Jr., 10. 91-Brody Roa, 11. 74x-Joshua Hodges, 12. 92-David Cardey, 13. 11-J.J. Yeley, 14. 3-Rip Williams, 15. 44-Cody Williams, 16. 1x-Seth Wilson, 17. 19-Andew Reinbold, 18. 2-Austin Williams, 19. 37x-David Bezio, 20. 7-Cory Kruseman, 21. 7k-Bruce St. James, 22. 37-Matt Mitchell, 23. 50-Mike Spencer.

USAC Western Midgets:

Qualifying: 1. Christopher Bell, 71k, Kunz-14.297; 2. Rico Abreu, 67, Kunz-14.376; 3. Ronnie Gardner, 68, Johnson-14,422; 4. Kody Swanson, 45, Neverlift-14.454; 5. Bryan Clauson, 39, Tucker/BCI/Curb-Agajanian-14.588; 6. Stevie Sussex, 1az, Sussex-14.650; 7. Johnathon Henry, 88, Graunstad-14.657; 8. Dillon Welch, 39c, Tucker/BCI/Curb-Agajanian-14.664; 9. R.J. Johnson, 51, Martin-14.681;10. Jake Swanson, 05, Swanson-14.700; 11. Tyler Thomas, 91T, Thomas-14.704; 12. David Prickett, 15, Neverlift-14.727; 13. Tanner Thorson, 67w, Kunz-14.818; 14. Riley Emmel, 67k, Kunz-14.848; 15. Scott Pierovich, 35, Pierovich-14.849; 16. Alex Sewell, 7, McQueen-14.934; 17. Troy Rutherford, 11, Martens-15.053; 18. Trey Marcham, 37, McQueen-15.142; 19. Rick Shuman, 22a, Baxter-15.214; 20. Terry Goodwin, 2G, Goodwin-15.427; 21. Kyle Larson, 71, Kunz/Curb-Agajanian-NT.

First Heat (8 Laps): 1. 71k-Christopher Bell, 2. 67w-Tyler Thorson, 3. 05-Jake Swanson, 4. 05-Kody Swanson, 5. 88-Johnathon Henry, 6. 7-Alex Sewell, 7. 22a-Rick Shuman.

Second Heat (8 Laps): 1. 39-Bryan Clauson, 2. 67k-Riley Emmel, 3. 67-Rico Abreu, 4. 39c-Dillon Welch, 5. 11-Troy Rutherford, 6. 91T-Tyler Thomas, 7. 2g-Terry Goodwin.

Third Heat (8 Laps): 1. 35-Scott Pierovich, 2. 51-R.J. Johnson, 3. 68-Ronnie Gardner, 4. 1az-Stevie Sussex, 5. 37-Trey Marcham, 6. 15-David Prickett, 7. 71-Kyle Larson (DNS).

"A” Feature (25 Laps): 1. 39-Bryan Clauson, 2. 67-Rico Abreu, 3. 71k-Christopher Bell, 4. 51-R.J. Johnson, 5. 71-Kyle Larson, 6. 05-Jake Swanson, 7. 35-Scott Pierovich, 8. 15-David Prickett, 9. 67w-Tyler Thorson, 10. 39x-Dillon Welch, 11. 1az-Stevie Sussex, 12. 88-Johnathon Henry, 13. 11-Troy Rutherford, 14. 67k-Riley Emmel, 15. 2g-Terry Goodwin, 16. 91t-Tyler Thomas, 17. 45-Kody Swanson, 18. 37-Trey Marcham, 19. 22a-Rick Shuman, 20. 7-Alex Sewell, 21. 68-Ronnie Gardner.

West Coast Late Models:

First Heat: 1. 42s-Don Shaw, 2. 43-Garrett Alberson, 3. 10-Mike Babane, 4. 00-Jeff Manka, 5. 91p-Jason Papich, 6. 23-Brad Williams, 7. 16b-Randy Brown.

Second Heat: 1. C9-Chad Reichenbach, 2. 81b-Bud Grossenbacher, 3. 91w-Kenny Wallace, 4. 5m-Anthony Madrid, 5. 81-Mike Stadel, 6. 22b-Bruce Duckett, 7. 12-Dave Deatz.

Third Heat: 1. 11x-Steve Drake, 2. 27-Nick Bartels, 3. 91t-Tony Torte, 4. 8p-Lonnie Parker, Jr., 5. 77-Bill Bartels, 6. 29-Jerry Fincher, 7. 28-John Cornell, 8. 2-Troy Ruebke.

“A” Feature: 1. 43-Garrett Alberson, 2. 32b-Clay Daly, 3. 5m-Anthony Madrid, 4. 27-Nick Bartels, 5. 91t-Tony Torte, 6. 10-Mike Babane, 7. 91p-Jason Papich, 8. 11x-Steve Drake, 9. 91w-Kenny Wallace, 10. 8p-Lonnie Parker, Jr., 11. 28-John Cornell, 12. 23-Brad Williams, 13. 81-Mike Stadel, 14. 12-Dave Deatz, 15. 16b-Randy Brown, 16. 77-Bill Bartels, 17. 81b-Bud Grossenbacher, 18. 2-Troy Ruebke, 19. 22b-Bruce Duckett, 20. 42s-Don Shaw, 21. 29-Jerry Fincher, 22. C9-Chad Reichenbach.

IMCA Modifieds:

First Heat: 1. 52w-D.J. Wood, 2. 59-Mark Stewart, 3. 16-Matt Ratcliffe, 4. 3x-Jason Briese, 5. 66-Brandon Eichelberger, 6. 8-Nate Warren, 7. 39-Derek Huggins, 8. 9-Ken Schrader.

Second Heat: 1. 12-Guy Norton, 2. 44-Jason Noll, 3. 09-Jay Foster, 4. 3-Jim Collinsworth, 5. 33jr-Paul French, Jr., 6. 37-Nathan Tanquary, 7. 4r-Ross Statham, 8. 03-Travis Martineau.

Third Heat: 1. 41-George Fronsman, 2. 20rt-Ricky Thornton, Jr., 3. 111-Logan Drake, 4. 5m-Anthony Madrid, 5. $-Cody Center, 6. 87-Clifton Maggard, 7. 65-Tim Palmer.

“A” Feature: 1. 41-George Fronsman, 2. 5m-Anthony Madrid, 3. 12-Guy Norton, 4. 20rt-Ricky Thornton, Jr., 5. 66-Brandon Eichelberger, 6. 8-Nate Warren, 7. 16-Matt Ratcliffe, 8. 37-Nathan Tanquary, 9. 87-Clifton Maggard, 10. 44-Jason Noll, 11. 09-Jay Foster, 12. 52w-D.J. Wood, 13. $-Cody Center, 14. 39-Derek Huggins, 15. 33jr-Paul French, Jr., 16. 3x-Jason Briese, 17. 111-Logan Drake, 18. 03-Travis Martineau, 19. 59-Mark Stewart, 20. 3-Jim Collinsworth, 21. 4r-Ross Statham, 22. 65-Tim Palmer, 23. 9-Ken Schrader.

Clauson Doubles Up in Copper on Dirt Opener!

Lonnie Wheatley, PEORIA, Ariz. (March 1, 2013) – Noblesville, Indiana’s Bryan Clauson is most assuredly finding Canyon Speedway Park’s 1/3-mile oval to his liking, as he stormed to victory lane in both USAC/CRA Sprint Car and USAC Western Midget action in Friday night’s Sixth Annual Copper on Dirt opener.

While Clauson topped both the Sprint Car and Midget features, Don Shaw raced from five rows deep to best the West Coast Late Model ranks with Jason Noll victorious in IMCA action.

Clauson had reached victory lane in five of his six most recent feature starts at CSP before tacking on two more in Friday night’s Copper on Dirt prelim.

Starting from sixth after establishing a quick time of 13.728 second in USAC/CRA Sprint Car qualifying, Clauson worked his way forward aboard Mike Martin’s No. 16b entry to take the lead away from Nic Faas midway through the 30-lapper after Hunter Schuerenberg paced the initial nine rounds.

Clauson went on to post the win in front of Faas with Bud Kaeding filling out the podium in third. Damion Gardner was fourth in his debut aboard the Alexander racing team as a teammate to Faas, with five-time and reigning series champion Mike Spencer in fifth. Charles Davis, Jr., rallied from 18th to sixth, with 15th-starter Ryan Bernal, Matt Mitchell, Schuerenberg and 21st-starter Cody Williams completing the top ten.

In the 25-lap USAC Western States Midget main event, Clauson raced from fifth to take the lead away from pole starter Ronnie Gardner on the seventh circuit en route to victory lane aboard the Tucker/BCI/Curb-Agajanian No. 39. Kyle Larson chased Clauson to the stripe, with R. Gardner, 12th-starter Christopher Bell and Rico Abreu rounding out the top five.

Don Shaw rallied from the tenth starting position to win the West Coast Late Models main event in front of pole starter Tony Torte with Nick Bartels, Garrett Alberson and defending series champion Clay Daly filling out the top five.

Jason Noll made the most of his pole starting position by winning the IMCA Modified main event in front of Mark Stewart, with Anthony Madrid, Jay Foster and D.J. Wood rounding out the top five.

The Sixth Annual Copper on Dirt concludes at Canyon Speedway on Saturday night with racing action featuring USAC/CRA Sprint Cars, USAC Western States Midgets, West Coast Late Models and IMCA Modifieds going green at 7:00 p.m.

Canyon Speedway Park

Sixth Annual Copper on Dirt Preliminary Results:

USAC/CRA Sprint Cars:

Qualifying: 1. Bryan Clauson, 16B, Martin-13.728; 2. Bud Kaeding, 29, Bowman-14.030; 3. Mike Spencer, 50, Chaffin-14.074; 4. Damion Gardner, 4a, Alexander-14.145; 5. Austin Williams, 2, Jory-14.194; 6. Nic Faas, 4, Alexander-14.223; 7. Joshua Hodges, 74X, Hodges-14.224; 8. Hunter Schuerenberg, 8, Ream-14.224; 8. David Cardey, 92, Sertich-14.274; 10. Mike Martin, 16, Martin-14.330; 11. R.J. Johnson, 51, Martin-14.384; 12. Matt Mitchell, 37, Mitchell-14.418; 13. Rip Williams, 3, Jory-14.420; 14. Rickie Gaunt, 66, Miller-14.425; 15. Ryan Bernal, 73, Ford-14.503; 16. Brody Roa, 91, BR-14.594; 17. Bruce St. James, 7K, St. James-14.598; 18. Charles Davis Jr., 4G, Cook-14.601; 19. J.J. Yeley, 11, Yeley-14.632; 20. Cory Kruseman, 7, Priestley-14.675; 21. Cody Williams, 44, Jory-14.790; 22. Seth Wilson, 1x, Wilson-14.793; 23. James Aragon, 94, Aragon-14.829; 24. David Bezio, 37x, Bezio-14.904; 25. Andrew Reinbold, 19, Underwood-14.936; 26. Michael Curtis, 11c, Brett-15.244; 27. Tony Everhart, 55, Everhart-15.330.

First Heat (8 Laps): 1. 91-Brody Roa, 2. 4a-Damion Gardner, 3. 16b-Bryan Clauson, 4. 16-Mike Martin, 5. 3-Rip Williams, 6. 1x-Seth Wilson, 7. 11-J.J. Yeley, 8. 19a-Andrew Reinbold, 9. 74x-Joshua Hodges.

Second Heat (8 Laps): 1. 51-R.J. Johnson, 2. 8-Hunter Schuerenberg, 3. 2-Austin Williams, 4. 66-Rickie Gaunt, 5. 7x-Cory Kruseman, 6. 29-Bud Kaeding, 7. 7k-Bruce St. James, 8. 11c-Michael Curtis, 9. 94-James Aragon.

Third Heat (8 Laps): 1. 4g-Charles Davis, Jr., 2. 92-David Cardey, 3. 73-Ryan Bernal, 4. 37-Matt Mitchell, 5. 50-Mike Spencer, 6. 4-Nic Faas, 7. 44-Cody Williams, 8. 55-Tony Everhart, 9. 37x-David Bezio.

“B” Feature (12 Laps): 1. 74x-Joshua Hodges, 2. 11-J.J. Yeley, 3. 4-Nic Faas, 4. 29-Bud Kaeding, 5. 7k-Bruce St. James, 6. 19a-Andrew Reinbold, 7. 44-Cody Williams, 8. 55-Tony Everhart, 9. 1x-Seth Wilson, 10. 11c-Michael Curtis, 11. 94-James Aragon, 12. 37x-David Bezio.

“A” Feature (30 Laps): 1. 16b-Bryan Clauson, 2. 4-Nic Faas, 3. 29-Bud Kaeding, 4. 4a-Damion Gardner, 5. 50-Mike Spencer, 6. 4g-Charles Davis, Jr., 7. 73-Ryan Bernal, 8. 37-Matt Mitchell, 9. 8-Hunter Schuerenberg, 10. 44-Cody Williams, 11. 91-Brody Roa, 12. 66-Rickie Gaunt, 13. 2-Austin Williams, 14. 7x-Cory Kruseman, 15. 74x-Joshua Hodges, 16. 7k-Bruce St. James, 17. 92-David Cardey, 18. 37x-David Bezio, 19. 3-Rip Williams, 20. 16-Mike Martin, 21. 11-J.J. Yeley, 22. 51-R.J. Johnson, 23. 19a-Andrew Reinbold.

USAC Western Midgets:

Qualifying: 1. Rico Abreu, 67, Kunz-14.097; 2. Bryan Clauson, 39, Tucker/BCI/Curb-Agajanian-14.178; 3. Kyle Larson, 71, Kunz/Curb-Agajanian-14.251; 4. Alex Sewell, 7, McQueen-14.308; 5. Casey Shuman, 32, Dunlap-14.337; 6. Tyler Thorson, 67w, Kunz-14.396; 7. Ronnie Gardner, 68, Johnson-14.400; 8. Dillon Welch, 39x, Tucker/BCI/Curb-Agajanian-14.402; 9. Tyler Thomas, 91T, Thomas-14.406; 10. Scott Pierovich, 35, Pierovich-14.460; 11. Kody Swanson, 45, Neverlift-14.462; 12. Christopher Bell, 71k, Kunz-14.474; 13. Riley Emmel, 67k, Kunz-14.498; 14. David Prickett, 15, Neverlift-14.559; 15. Ryan Bernal, 72, Ford-14.591; 16. Troy Rutherford, 11, Martens-14.608; 17. Trey Marcham, 37, McQueen-14.654; 18. Rick Shuman, 2, Baxter-14.656; 19. R.J. Johnson, 51, Martin-14.685; 20. Jake Swanson, 05, Swanson-14.722; 21. Terry Goodwin, 22a, Goodwin-15.095; 22. Stevie Sussex, 1az, Sussex-NT.

First Heat: (8 laps) 1. 11-Troy Rutherford, 2. 68-Ronnie Gardner, 3. 67-Rico Abreu, 4. 51-R.J. Johnson, 5. 67k-Riley Emmel, 6. 7-Alex Sewell, 7. 35-Scott Pierovich. DNS: 1az-Stevie Sussex. NT

Second Heat: (8 laps) 1. 39-Bryan Clauson, 2. 15-David Prickett, 3. 39x-Dillon Welch, 4. 37-Trey Marcham, 5. 32-Casey Shuman, 6. 45-Kody Swanson, 7. 05-Jake Swanson. NT

Third Heat: (8 laps) 1. 91T-Tyler Thomas, 2. 71-Kyle Larson, 3. 71k-Christopher Bell, 4. 67w-Tyler Thorson, 5. 2-Rick Shuman, 6. 22a-Terry Goodwin, 7. 72-Ryan Bernal. NT

“A” Feature: (25 laps) 1. 39-Bryan Clauson, 2. 71-Kyle Larson, 3. 68-Ronnie Gardner, 4. 71k-Christopher Bell, 5. 67-Rico Abreu, 6. 91T-Tyler Thomas, 7. 32-Casey Shuman, 8. 35-Scott Pierovich, 9. 45-Kody Swanson, 10. 05-Jake Swanson, 11. 51-R.J. Johnson, 12. 37-Trey Marcham, 13. 39x-Dillon Welch, 14. 67k-Riley Emmel, 15. 67w-Tyler Thorson, 16. 2-Rick Shuman, 17. 11-Troy Rutherford, 18. 22a-Terry Goodwin, 19. 15-David Prickett, 20. 1az-Stevie Sussex, 21. 7-Alex Sewell. DNS: 72-Ryan Bernal. NT

West Coast Late Models:

First Heat: 1. 91T-Tony Torte, 2. 32b-Clay Daly, 3. 42s-Don Shaw, 4. 91p-Jason Papich, 5. 16b-Randy Brown, 6. 81b-Bud Grossenbacher, 7. 12-Dave Deatz.

Second Heat: 1. 8p-Lonnie Parker, Jr., 2. 91w-Kenny Wallace, 3. 43-Garrett Alberson, 4. 10-Mike Babane, 5. 77-Bill Bartels, 6. C9-Chad Radenbach.

Third Heat: 1. 27-Nick Bartels, 2. 11x-Steve Drake, 3. 5m-Anthony Madrid, 4. 28-John Cornell, 5. 00-Jeff Manka, 6. 81-Mike Stadel.

“A” Feature: 1. 42s-Don Shaw, 2. 91t-Tony Torte, 3. 27-Nick Bartels, 4. 43-Garrett Alberson, 5. 32b-Clay Daly, 6. 5m-Anthony Madrid, 7. 91w-Kenny Wallace, 8. 8p-Lonnie Parker, Jr., 9. 91p-Jason Papich, 10. 10-Mike Babane, 11. 28-John Cornell, 12. 81-Mike Stadel, 13. 11x-Steve Drake, 14. 16b-Randy Brown, 15. 12-Dave Deatz, 16. 77-Bill Bartels, 17. 00-Jeff Manka, 18. 81b-Bud Grossenbacher, 19. C9-Chad Radenbach.

IMCA Modifieds:

First Heat: 1. 111-Logan Drake, 2. 5m-Anthony Madrid, 3. 9-Ken Schrader, 4. 16-Matt Ratcliffe, 5. 3-Jim Collinsworth, 6. $-Cody Center, 7. 8-Nate Warren, 8. 4r-Ross Statham.

Second Heat: 1. 59-Mark Stewart, 2. 78-Steve Stultz, 3. 20rt-Ricky Thornton, Jr., 4. 3x-Jason Briese, 5. 33jr-Paul French, Jr., 6. 39-Derek Huggins, 7. 03-Travis Martineau.

Third Heat: 1. 52w-D.J. Wood, 2. 44-Jason Noll, 3. 09-Jay Foster, 4. 87-Clifton Maggard, 5. 37-Nathan Tanquary, 6. 12-Guy Norton, 7. 41-George Fronsman.

“A” Feature: 1. 44-Jason Noll, 2. 59-Mark Stewart, 3. 5m-Anthony Madrid, 4. 09-Jay Foster, 5. 52w-D.J. Wood, 6. 111-Logan Drake, 7. 78-Steve Stultz, 8. 3-Jim Collinsworth, 9. 16-Matt Ratcliffe, 10. 20rt-Ricky Thornton, Jr., 11. 12-Guy Norton, 12. 39-Derek Huggins, 13. $-Cody Center, 14. 33jr-Paul French, Jr., 15. 8-Nate Warren, 16. 4r-Ross Statham, 17. 87-Clifton Maggard, 18. 03-Travis Martineau, 19. 3x-Jason Briese, 20. 41-George Fronsman, 21. 37-Nathan Tanquary, 22. 9-Ken Schrader.

No 3 for Moule!

With his 3rd A Main win this season ACT26 Tony Moule took out Round 7 of the Mainline DynoLog Dynamometers All Star Series at Blue Ribbon Raceway last night. Moule in the MCF Trailers/Argus Racing lead the 30 lap feature from green to checker and fought off hard charging SA33 Mark Caruso & Vic 97 Colin Brooks. Brooks unfortunately had to pull infield with a flat left rear after coming together after 18 laps with a lap car ending his night. Disappointment was obvious as Brooks sat inside the cock pit. Mid pack the race was on between V34 Brenten Farrer, V10 Michael Cunningham, SA71 Sam Putland, V11 Brad Foster & V4 “Farmer Phil’ Lock. This group swapping and changing positions throughout the A. Youngster Corey McCullagh had an excellent night in the V90 running 5th for 23 laps only to have a loose with 7 laps to go and bringing on the yellows for the second time. McCullagh starting at the rear but still managed to finish a very creditable 8th place. McCullagh unfortunately missing the first half of his first season in 360’s after receiving a broken hand at a practice night back in November last year. ‘Wild Bill’ Fraser ended his night earlier with engine issues in his first heat. Fraser pulling up quickly in the infield as smoke gushed from his bonnet followed by flames. The heat was on both on track and at the track with the weather being nice and hot as a good crowd sat and enjoyed the nights entertainment. Ed Kirby from Red Ed sheds was there to give the 4 wide signal to the drivers. All Star raffling off a push bike through the night which was won by the local Major’s wife. The pressure is on for the final round at Timmis Speedway, Mildura next Saturday night with points only becoming tighter than they were going into Rd 7. Now only 29 points separating the top 5 cars. Heat Wins: Mark Caruso, Tony Moule, Colin Brooks and Brad Foster.

A Main: ACT26 Tony Moule, SA33 Mark Caruso, V34 Brenten Farrer, V10 Michael Cunningham, SA71 Sam Putland, V11 Brad Foster, V4 Phil Lock, V90 Corey McCullagh, V99 Zac Farrer, SA11 Karl Enderl, V31 Peter Logue, V96 Andy Caruana, SA18 Jed Bell, V80 Scott Irons, V97 Colin Brooks - DNF

Contingency Awards:

Red Ed Sheds Lucky 7’s - Phil Lock Bar Up 8 - Corey McCullagh Hoosier Hero - Tony Moule Oval Express Magazine Quick Time - Mark Caruso Fire Service Plus Hot Arse - Zac Farrer IDIGIT Luck Draw - Tony Moule QT Hard Charger - Michael Cunningham

East Bay Raceway Park

TAMPA, FL……..Like a man on a mission, young Danny Holtgraver of Pittsburgh PA made his move early passing race leader Tim Shaffer for the lead with an inside move in turn one of a lap three restart and was never challenged in his quest for the15th Annual King of 360’s crown and the $l0,000 that also marked the 12th Annual Ronald Laney Memorial at East Bay Raceway Park Saturday night.

“This is unbelievable, “ said the 23 year old after his biggest win ever, ”my mechanic Brian Kemenah had everything so close to perfect on this J&J, powered by a Kistler engine and riding on VRP shocks, that it would have been hard to screw up. What a world of difference from the last time I was here in 2009, when I flipped half way down the back straightaway.”

“My owners Rob Hunter and Bryan Grove brought on board our sponsors Canton Erectors and Berlin Natural Bakery and I want to give a special thanks to Rob Timmons and Chris Bowe for spending endless hours with Brian in the shop every night,” added Holtgraver.

Shaffer started on pole with Michael Miller outside and Jerrod Roller and Holtgraver in row two. Terry McCarl and Greg Wilson ( who broke in hot laps and didn’t report his scratch to the officials) were to Start in row three followed by Jason Sides, Lou Kennedy, Scotty Thiel and Jayme Barnes were in the top ten. Shaffer, who won opening night, jumped into the early lead and led over Holtgraver and a fast moving Sides.

Once Holtgraver took over on lap four, Sides took over second ahead of Miller, Shaffer and McCarl as they entered lapped traffic on lap 12. Holtgraver had no problems with lapped traffic and picked them off one at a time without hesitation. By lap 30, the leader had a 4 second lead and once he slowed to hit his marks better, he seemed to go faster.

By lap 33 Holtgraver had a straight away lead over Sides and with five to go, he had two lapped cars between himself and Sides who had been held up by a slower car of Glenn Styres. With the waving of Ronnie Luckock’s checkered flag Holtgraver’s margin of victory was 3.520 seconds over Sides.

Terry McCarl, Miller and Shaffer made up the rest of the top five. While Darren Long, last night’s winner Steve Poierier, Thiel, Lou Kennedy who spun to the infield and didn’t take the checkered, and Danny Martin, Jr. rounded out the top ten.

Sides, Lou Kennedy, Thiel and Jayme Barnes won the heats while the first B-Main sent Ryan Ruhl, Martin, Gene Lasker and Grad Greer to the A-Main and Matt Kurtz, Styres, Darren Long and Terry Gray came from the second B.

Thanks, Jean Lynch for East Bay Raceway Park.

Professional MotorSports Services

360 Sprints 2/23/2013 A-Main:1. Danny Holtgraver (Pittsburgh, PA), 2. Jason Sides (Bartlett, TN), 3. Terry McCarl (Altoona, IA), 4. Michael Miller (Ocean Springs, MS), 5. Tim Shaffer (Aliquippa, PA), 6. Darren Long (Elido, OH), 7. Steve Poirier (St Mathieu de Beloeil, QC), 8. Scotty Thiel (Sheboygen, WI), 9. Lou Kennedy (Winnipeg, BC), 10. Danny Martin Jr (Tampa, FL), 11. Michael Parent (Granby, QC), 12. Glenn Styres (Ohsweken, ON), 13. Ryan Ruhl (Coldwater, MI), 14. Matt Kurtz (Jacksonville, FL), 15. Tim Crawley (Benton, AR), 16. Jerod Roller (Hernando, MS), 17. Gene Lasker (Tampa, FL), 18. Danny Smith (Chillicothe, OH), 19. Jayme Barnes (Everett, WA), 20. Greg Wilson (Benton Ridge, OH),

B-Main 1:1. Ryan Ruhl (Coldwater, MI), 2. Danny Martin Jr (Tampa, FL), 3. Gene Lasker (Tampa, FL), 4. Brad Greer (Coulterville, IL), 5. Chris Williams (Memphis, TN), 6. Tony Agin (Ft Myers, FL), 7. Shawn Dancer (Delphos, OH), 8. Johnny Gilbertson (Dover, FL), 9. Kyle Sauder (Archbold, OH), 10. Etienne Girard (Drummondville, ON), 11. John James (Iowa Park, TX), 12. Bruce Dewick (Geneva, NY), 13. Todd Hoddick (Cheektowaga, NY), 14. Todd Rittenhouse Jr (Norristown, PA), 15. Robbie Smith (Tampa, FL), 16. J.R. Stewart (Bellefontaine, OH), 17. Lance Hester (Long Beach, MS),

B-Main 2:1. Matt Kurtz (Jacksonville, FL), 2. Glenn Styres (Ohsweken, ON), 3. Darren Long (Elido, OH), 4. Terry Gray (Bartlett, TN), 5. Russ Hall (Pleasant, IA), 6. Thomas Kennedy (Winnipeg, BC), 7. Jamie Collard (Burford, ON), 8. Hud Horton (Dayton, OH), 9. AJ Maddox (Brandon, FL), 10. Eric Riggins Jr (Charlotte, NC), 11. Kerry Gilbert (Dover, FL), 12. Dan Mazy (Lyons Station, PA), 13. Alex Pettas (Phoenix, AZ), 14. Ryan Moore (Moss Point, MS), 15. Sport Allen (Pinellas Park, FL), 16. Mike Stelter (Webster, NY),

Heat Race 1:1. Jason Sides (Bartlett, TN), 2. Steve Poirier (St Mathieu de Beloeil, QC), 3. Kyle Sauder (Archbold, OH), 4. Gene Lasker (Tampa, FL), 5. Danny Martin Jr (Tampa, FL), 6. Chris Williams (Memphis, TN), 7. Shawn Dancer (Delphos, OH), 8. Todd Hoddick (Cheektowaga, NY), 9. Johnny Gilbertson (Dover, FL), 10. Bruce Dewick (Geneva, NY), 11. Lance Hester (Long Beach, MS),

Heat Race 2:1. Lou Kennedy (Winnipeg, BC), 2. Danny Smith (Chillicothe, OH), 3. Matt Kurtz (Jacksonville, FL), 4. Thomas Kennedy (Winnipeg, BC), 5. Russ Hall (Pleasant, IA), 6. Hud Horton (Dayton, OH), 7. Eric Riggins Jr (Charlotte, NC), 8. Kerry Gilbert (Dover, FL), 9. Dan Mazy (Lyons Station, PA), 10. Sport Allen (Pinellas Park, FL),

Heat Race 3:1. Scotty Thiel (Sheboygen, WI), 2. Michael Parent (Granby, QC), 3. Robbie Smith (Tampa, FL), 4. J.R. Stewart (Bellefontaine, OH), 5. Ryan Ruhl (Coldwater, MI), 6. Brad Greer (Coulterville, IL), 7. Tony Agin (Ft Myers, FL), 8. Todd Rittenhouse Jr (Norristown, PA), 9. Etienne Girard (Drummondville, ON), 10. John James (Iowa Park, TX),

Heat Race 4:1. Jayme Barnes (Everett, WA), 2. Tim Crawley (Benton, AR), 3. Glenn Styres (Ohsweken, ON), 4. Terry Gray (Bartlett, TN), 5. Jamie Collard (Burford, ON), 6. Darren Long (Elido, OH), 7. AJ Maddox (Brandon, FL), 8. Ryan Moore (Moss Point, MS), 9. Alex Pettas (Phoenix, AZ), 10. Mike Stelter (Webster, NY),

Perth Motorplex

AMERICAN Shane Stewart claimed the ENZED World Series Sprintcars Grand Final at the Perth Motorplex tonight from Kerry Madsen and James McFadden.

He started the 30-lapper from the fifth row and methodically worked his way through the field to take the popular win, his third feature race win in two weeks.

But it wasn’t enough for Stewart to win the series with McFadden claiming his second consecutive championship.

“You can’t keep a good team down, I am just the blessed guy who gets to drive the car,” Stewart said.

He said it was good to finally have some good luck and felt for Luke Dillon who was leading but the car seized with seven laps to go.

Madsen came from deep in the pack for his barnstorming second spot.

“We had a great race car,” Madsen said.

“We came up short…we gave it a shot.”

McFadden was happy to get on the podium after having to come from the B Main.

“We were in a hole but it just shows how good this team is,” McFadden said.

“We dug deep and the track was our sort of track.”

Tim Kaeding, Ian Madsen, Robbie Farr, Randy Hannagan, Carl Dowling, Daniel Pestka and Trent Pigdon were the only other cars to finish the main event.

The first start was aborted when a few spun around in turn one that involved Mark House, Cameron Gessner, Trent Pigdon and Daniel Pestka.

A lap later Shaun Bradford, who started on the front row, spun around in pits bend with Jamie Oldfield the unlucky one, tagging the fence.

Dillon was the early leader over Lines, Stewart and Ian Madsen.

With 20 laps to go Stewart was the quickest on the track and was closing in on the two leaders and at midrace distance Lines went too high in turn one, tagged it and went over, with component failure suspected.

There were slide jobs everywhere, particularly the battle for third between McFadden and the Madsen brothers.

Luke Dillon was looking good for the win when the car pulled up on the main straight with seven laps to go, making it a bitter pill to swallow.

At the start of the night Shaun Bradford started from ninth and charged through to win the first heat from Bradley Maiolo and Dillon.

“The car is going great tonight…the track is going a little slick…hopefully it will be a lot better racing than last night.”

Jason Boland, after being in a good position in the first heat, broke an axle with three laps to go.

Scroop survived a last-lap challenge from Kendrick to win the second heat by 1.018 of a second with McFadden third.

“I could hear someone behind me,” Scroop said.

“We struggled a bit in the B Main the other night and we just need to get the car back up the front again.”

Madsen won the third heat from Stewart and Lacey.

“That was fun yeah,” Madsen said.

“Hopefully the track stays the same and it’s going to be fun.

“This is one of my favourite race tracks in the world and I am glad to be back.”

Dillon won heat four from Ian Madsen and Bradford and this was followed up by one of the finishes of the night when Mark Wells attacked with a slide job on the last lap to down Pestka and Farr.

The margin was just 0.060 of a second.

Lines claimed the final heat over Kerry Madsen and Gessner.

Lines set up pole position after a 14.283 second lap in the Gold Shootout, edging out Bradford’s 14.371 with Ian Madsen claiming a 13.500 and Dillon a 15.548.

Mark Wells was taken to hospital for x-rays after the driveline smashed his foot at the start of the Bronze Shootout.

ENZED WORLD SERIES SPRINTCARS:

Heat 1: 1st Shaun Bradford, 2nd Bradley Maiolo, 3rd Luke Dillon, 4th Carl Dowling, 5th Ben Ellement, 6th Robbie Farr, 7th Trent Pigdon, 8th Mark Wells. DNF: Jason Boland, Ben Butcher and Daniel Harding.

Heat 2: 1st Kye Scroop, 2nd Jason Kendrick, 3rd James McFadden, 4th Steve Caunt, 5th Steven Lines, 6th Ian Madsen, 7th Tim Kaeding, 8th Jamie Oldfield, 9th Sheldon Brady.

Heat 3: 1st Kerry Madsen, 2nd Shane Stewart, 3rd Nick Lacey, 4th Jeff Leisk, 5th Daniel Pestka, 6th Cameron Gessner, 7th Randy Hannagan, 8th Taylor Milling, 9th Mark House.

Heat 4: 1st Luke Dillon, 2nd Ian Madsen, 3rd Shaun Bradford, 4th Tim Kaeding, 5th Jason Kendrick, 6th Ben Ellement, 7th Carl Dowling, 8th Bradley Maiolo, 9th Jason Boland, 10th Kye Scroop.

Heat 5: 1st Mark Wells, 2nd Daniel Pestka, 3rd Robbie Farr, 4th Jeff Leisk, 5th Trent Pigdon, 6th Mark House, 7th Nick Lacey, 8th Daniel Harding. DNF: Ben Butcher.

Heat 6: 1st Steven Lines, 2nd Kerry Madsen, 3rd Cameron Gessner, 4th Shane Stewart, 5th James McFaden, 6th Randy Hannagan, 7th Jamie Maiolo, 8th Jamie Oldfield, 9th Sheldon Brady, 10th Steve Caunt, 11th Taylor Milling.

Bronze Shootout: Daniel Pestka 14.723, Ian Madsen 14.728, Tim Kaeding 14.883, Mark Wells NTT. Silver Shootout: Shaun Bradford 14.353, Ian Madsen 14.562, Daniel Pestka 14.725 and Cameron Gessner 14.945. Gold Shootout: Steven Lines 14.283, Shaun Bradford 14.371, Ian Madsen 14.500, Luke Dillon 14.548.

B Main: 1st James McFadden, 2nd Mark House, 3rd Nick Lacey, 4th Carl Dowling, 5th Jamie Oldfield, 6th Trent Pigdon, 7th Steve Caunt, 8th Daniel Harding, 9th Ben Butcher, 10th Kye Scrop, 11th Sheldon Brady, 12th Taylor Milling, 13th Jason Boland. DNF: Bradley Maiolo, Jeff Leisk and Ben Ellement.

A Main: 1st Shane Stewart, 2nd Kerry Madsen, 3rd James McFadden, 4th Tim Kaeding, 5th Ian Madsen, 6th Robbie Farr, 7th Randy Hannagan, 8th Carl Dowling, 9th Daniel Pestka, 10th Trent Pigdon. DNF: Luke Dillon, Jason Kendrick, Nick Lacey, Steven Lines, Jamie Maiolo, Shaun Bradford, Jamie Oldfield, Cameron Gesner, Mark House. DNS: Mark Wells.

AJ COCHRANE FORMULA 500S

Heat 5: 1st Matt Higgs, 2nd Craig Bottrell, 3rd Brendan Condren, 4th Jamie Pages, 5th Peter Blight, 6th Shane Andersson, 7th Adrian Fogliani, 8th Jason Priolo, 9th Brent Lockwood, 10th Ricky Drew, 11th Jeff Ross, 12th Lizz Plummer. DNF: Adrian Versaico and Todd Broadwood.

Heat 6: 1st Matt Brown, 2nd Andrew Priolo, 3rd Graham Terry, 4th Troy Johnson, 5th Jason Pryde, 6th Gavin Connelly, 7th Brock Nanovich, 8th Chris Dymock, 9th Brad Pages, 10th Jeff Prentis, 11th Sarah Zemunik, 12th David Carstairs. DNF: Aaron Fullgrabe, David Sinagra and Bill Richards.

Heat 7: 1st Peter Blight, 2nd Brendan Condren, 3rd Matt Higgs, 4th Gavin Connelly, 5th Chris Dymock, 6th Adrian Fogliani, 7th Jeff Prentis, 8th Brad Pages, 9th David Carstairs. DNF: Graham Terry, Jason Priolo, Todd Broadwood.

Heat 8: 1st Jamie Pages, 2nd Jason Pryde, 3rd Andrew Priolo, 4th Matt Brown, 5th Troy Johnson, 6th Shane Andersson, 7th Brock Nanovich, 8th Brent Lockwood, 9th Craig Bottrell, 10th Ricky Drew, 11th Sarah Zemunik. DNF: Lizz Plummer and Aaron Fullgrabe.

Feature: 1st Andrew Priolo, 2nd Matt Higgs, 3rd Brendan Condren, 4th Chris Dymock, 5th Craig Bottrell, 6th Jason Pryde, 7th Shane Andersson, 8th Jason Priolo, 9th Troy Johnson, 10th Brent Lockwood, 11th Graham Terry, 12th Peter Blight, 13th Jamie Pages, 14th Adrian Fogliani, 15th Brock Nanovich, 16th Gavin Connelly, 17th Brad Pages, 18th David Carstairs, 19th Jeff Prentis, 20th Jeff Ross. DNF: Todd Broadwood, Lizz Plummer, Matt Brown.

THE POOL SHOP KALAMUNDA SPEEDCARS

Race 1: 1st Dayne Kingshott, 2nd Neville Lance, 3rd Scott Glazebrook, 4th Vaughan Manders, 5th Glen Mears, 6th Lee Redmond, 7th Rob Golding, 8th Daniel Golding, 9th Bryn Lake, 10th David Perry, 11th Alfonso Guadagnino, 12th Bob Goddard. DNF: Philip Jeffreys.

Race 2: 1st Dayne Kingshott, 2nd Scott Glazebrook, 3rd Vaughan Manders, 4th Lee Redmond, 5th Glen Mears, 6th Bryn Lake, 7th Daniel Golding, 8th Rob Golding, 9th Bob Goddard, 10th David Perry, 11th Philip Jeffreys. DNF: Neville Lance, Alfonso Guadagnino.

Final: 1st Dayne Kingshott, 2nd Scott Glazebrook, 3rd Vaughan Manders, 4th Lee Redmond, 5th David Perry, 6th Bryn Lake, 7th Alfonso Guadagnino, 8th Daniel Golding, 9th Philip Jeffreys, 10th Rob Golding, 11th Bob Goddard, 12th Glen Mears.

CANADIAN STEVE POIRIET IS SURPRISE WINNER IN 2ND NIGHT OF KING OF 360’s AT EAST BAY RACEWAY PARK

TAMPA, FL……Because of the luck of the draw Steve Poiriet from St. Mathieu de Bebeil, Quebec had to start 12th in the last heat race for the 48 cars on hand for the l5th Annual “King of 360’s” Winternationals at East Bay Raceway Park, but he finished fifth and acquired enough passing points to start third in the feature and came home with his first win ever at East Bay worth $l,500.

A regular on the ESS (Empire Super Sprints) tour where he is a three time Champion in just the seven years he has been running the 360 sprints after starting off in Modifieds where he was successful at Drumondville with six big block championships.. He described the reason he likes Sprints is the feel of the gas pedal and the response of the chassis.

Tonight is not his biggest win in Sprints because he won the Canadian Sprint Car Nationals three times – 2007, 2008 and 2012 at Ohsweken Speedway. But he told track announcer Russ Calabrese that all his family at home was tuned in to watch the Winternationals at East Bay and can’t wait for the $10,000 to win tomorrow in the12th Annual Ronald Laney Memorial.

He used his Eagle chassis powered by an A.M.B. engine to patiently wait for the right time to make his move on the leader Michael Parent. With Michael Miller on the pole for the 25 lapper and Parent starting outside, Poiriet lined up third with Jason Sides outside. Local runner Gene Lasker started fifth inside Jerod Roller. Robbie Smith, Tony Agin. Tim Shaffer and Danny Smith made up the first ten.

But it was Parent who grabbed the lead with Poiriet in pursuit as they started lapping cars just six laps into the race. The lone yellow flag came out on lap nine for Robbie Smith who spun on the front stretch. At the half-way mark, the pair separated themselves but Danny Smith and Jason Sides were catching up.

Poirier made his winning move on the outside, passing Parent on lap 21 with MIchael Miller taking third followed by Sides, Danny Holtgraver, Danny Smith, Tim Shaffer, Terry McCarl, Greg Wilson and Jerod Roller in the top ten.

“It took us 25 hours to tow down here to get a nice vacation in this Florida weather, but it sure made it nice to have this payday,” explained the happy winner.

The heats went to Roller, Parent, Miller and Lasker. The two B-Mains sent Jayme Barnes, Glenn Styres, Kyle Sauder, Greg Wilson from the first, then Terry Gray, Shawn Dancer, Holtgraver and Scotty Thiel from the second to the A-Main.

The top six in points locked in for the Ronald Laney Memorial are Tim Shaffer, Michael Miller, Danny Holtgraver, Jerod Roller, Greg Wilson and Terry McCarl.

Thanks, Jean Lynch for East Bay Raceway Park

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360 Sprints 2/22/2013 A-Main:1. Steve Poirier (St Mathieu de Beloeil, QC), 2. Michael Parent (Granby, QC), 3. Michael Miller (Ocean Springs, MS), 4. Jason Sides (Bartlett, TN), 5. Danny Holtgraver (Pittsburgh, PA), 6. Danny Smith (Chillicothe, OH), 7. Tim Shaffer (Aliquippa, PA), 8. Terry McCarl (Altoona, IA), 9. Greg Wilson (Benton Ridge, OH), 10. Jerod Roller (Hernando, MS), 11. Jayme Barnes (Everett, WA), 12. Gene Lasker (Tampa, FL), 13. Terry Gray (Bartlett, TN), 14. Scotty Thiel (Sheboygen, WI), 15. Kyle Sauder (Archbold, OH), 16. Glenn Styres (Ohsweken, ON), 17. Shawn Dancer (Delphos, OH), 18. Matt Kurtz (Jacksonville, FL), 19. Robbie Smith (Tampa, FL), 20. Tony Agin (Ft Myers, FL),

B-Main 1:1. Jayme Barnes (Everett, WA), 2. Glenn Styres (Ohsweken, ON), 3. Kyle Sauder (Archbold, OH), 4. Greg Wilson (Benton Ridge, OH), 5. Lou Kennedy (Winnipeg, BC), 6. Ryan Ruhl (Coldwater, MI), 7. Darren Long (Elido, OH), 8. J.R. Stewart (Bellefontaine, OH), 9. Tim Crawley (Benton, AR), 10. Hud Horton (Dayton, OH), 11. Chris Williams (Memphis, TN), 12. John James (Iowa Park, TX), 13. Alex Pettas (Phoenix, AZ), 14. Kerry Gilbert (Dover, FL), 15. Freddie McCall (Brewton, AL), 16. Eric Riggins Jr (Charlotte, NC),

B-Main 2:1. Terry Gray (Bartlett, TN), 2. Shawn Dancer (Delphos, OH), 3. Danny Holtgraver (Pittsburgh, PA), 4. Scotty Thiel (Sheboygen, WI), 5. AJ Maddox (Brandon, FL), 6. Jamie Collard (Burford, ON), 7. Bruce Dewick (Geneva, NY), 8. Brad Greer (Coulterville, IL), 9. Thomas Kennedy (Winnipeg, BC), 10. Russ Hall (Pleasant, IA), 11. Ryan Moore (Moss Point, MS), 12. Todd Rittenhouse Jr (Norristown, PA), 13. Danny Martin Jr (Tampa, FL), 14. Dan Mazy (Lyons Station, PA), 15. Lance Hester (Long Beach, MS), 16. Todd Hoddick (Cheektowaga, NY), 17. Mike Stelter (Webster, NY), 18. Johnny Gilbertson (Dover, FL), 19. Sport Allen (Pinellas Park, FL), 20. Etienne Girard (Drummondville, ON),

Heat Race 1:1. Jerod Roller (Hernando, MS), 2. Matt Kurtz (Jacksonville, FL), 3. Bruce Dewick (Geneva, NY), 4. John James (Iowa Park, TX), 5. Tony Agin (Ft Myers, FL), 6. Alex Pettas (Phoenix, AZ), 7. Ryan Ruhl (Coldwater, MI), 8. Etienne Girard (Drummondville, ON), 9. Hud Horton (Dayton, OH), 10. Brad Greer (Coulterville, IL), 11. Lance Hester (Long Beach, MS), 12. Freddie McCall (Brewton, AL),

Heat Race 2:1. Michael Parent (Granby, QC), 2. Jayme Barnes (Everett, WA), 3. Glenn Styres (Ohsweken, ON), 4. Terry McCarl (Altoona, IA), 5. Danny Martin Jr (Tampa, FL), 6. Danny Holtgraver (Pittsburgh, PA), 7. Eric Riggins Jr (Charlotte, NC), 8. Thomas Kennedy (Winnipeg, BC), 9. J.R. Stewart (Bellefontaine, OH), 10. Chris Williams (Memphis, TN), 11. Ryan Moore (Moss Point, MS), 12. Todd Rittenhouse Jr (Norristown, PA),

Heat Race 3:1. Michael Miller (Ocean Springs, MS), 2. Jason Sides (Bartlett, TN), 3. Tim Shaffer (Aliquippa, PA), 4. AJ Maddox (Brandon, FL), 5. Steve Poirier (St Mathieu de Beloeil, QC), 6. Terry Gray (Bartlett, TN), 7. Sport Allen (Pinellas Park, FL), 8. Scotty Thiel (Sheboygen, WI), 9. Russ Hall (Pleasant, IA), 10. Kerry Gilbert (Dover, FL), 11. Johnny Gilbertson (Dover, FL), 12. Mike Stelter (Webster, NY),

Heat Race 4:1. Gene Lasker (Tampa, FL), 2. Robbie Smith (Tampa, FL), 3. Shawn Dancer (Delphos, OH), 4. Kyle Sauder (Archbold, OH), 5. Greg Wilson (Benton Ridge, OH), 6. Danny Smith (Chillicothe, OH), 7. Lou Kennedy (Winnipeg, BC), 8. Todd Hoddick (Cheektowaga, NY), 9. Darren Long (Elido, OH), 10. Tim Crawley (Benton, AR), 11. Jamie Collard (Burford, ON), 12. Dan Mazy (Lyons Station, PA),

Tracy Hines Steals The Show At Bubba Raceway Park

By- Jim Rouse, BRP Media 2-22-13 Ocala, FL

Once more the USAC stars took to the 3/8 mile clay oval and the Southern States Midgets Series joined them to put on a fantastic night of racing. There was even a special appearance from Kyle Larson who will start 21st in tomorrow's NASCAR Nationwide Series season-opening 300-miler at Daytona.

The Southern States Midgets were up first and they did not disappoint. Damon Fortune jumped to the lead from his pole position but Aaron Farney and last night's winner Ryan Partin were able to keep pace with him. As those 3 worked their way around the track with laps close to 16.175 (Farnay's Fast Qualifer time) it was Darrin Davis who again struggled and parked half-way through. On lap 11 Fortune ran out of luck and spun while leading and he collected Partin with him; Fortune was done but Partin continued on with a damaged right front suspension. Aaron Farnay, the young driver from Indiana, was able to capitalize and take home the trophy while Partin fought back to 2nd place. Andy Bradley won the family battle with Scott Bradley and Fortune finished in 5th position.

USAC Preliminary Events started with Qualifying where 2 cars broke the track record and into the 13-second bracket. Bryan Clauson did so on his first lap and eventually put up a 13.819 (97.69 MPH) to set the mark for tomorrow night or maybe forever! Chase Stockton won Heat 1 before Brady Short took down Heat 2. "The Throttle" Shane Cottle won Heat 3 and Brady Bacon won Heat 4. Those 4 heats locked in the top 4 to give us 16 drivers and a B Main, won by Nick Drake, put 6 more cars in. Chris Gurley would take a Provisional to make a 23-car field.

The feature got crazy right from the start when Drake, the 8th place starter, spun with Tyler Courtney- the wreck ended both driver's nights but they were okay. A few early cautions slowed the field twice but the lap 9 yellow came for Levi Jones who slowed while in 3rd, his night ending there. Just 1 lap went in the books before Chris Windom went for a wild ride in his #21X in turn 3. Windom was okay but the front end of his machine wasn't as lucky. The drivers got the message after that and went caution free to the end but that doesn't mean it was boring. Robert Ballou had led the entire event but Tracy Hines was never too far back and when Ballou opened the door on the inside of turn 1, on lap 30, Hines attacked. About that same time (maybe before the pass, maybe after) Ballou's right rear tire shredded and cost him either 12 or 13 spots, depending on how you look at it- he finished 14th regardless. Hines was a very happy winner while Bryan Clauson was able to jump into 2nd position to hold on to the USAC Amsoil National Sprint Car Championship lead. Hunter Schuerenberg, the man who also broke the Track Record, finished a solid 3rd with Chase Stockton and Dave Darland in tow.

The final event of the Bubba Army Winter Nationals is tomorrow! The pits will be open all day and the grandstands open at 4:30 with cars scheduled to hit the clay at 6:30. This information all comes from USAC Officials just a few minutes after the conclusion of Friday night's action. To keep up with everything please visit www.bubbaracewaypark.com or call us at 352-622-9400!

Bubba Raceway Park Results (2/22/13)

USAC Amsoil National Sprint Cars

Fast Qualifer: 20 Bryan Clauson 13.819 (97.69 MPH) {NTR}

1- 4 Tracy Hines 2- 20 Bryan Clauson 3- 35 Hunter Schuerenberg 4- 32 Chase Stockston 5- 71P Dave Darland 6- 69 Brady Bacon 7- 17R Kevin Thomas 8- 1M Mark Smith 9- 30 CJ Leary 10- 11P Brady Short 11- 40 Scotty Weir 12- 2 Shane Cottle 13- 42G AJ Hopkins 14- 5 Robert Ballou 15- 2M Dallas Hewitt 16- 12 Chris Gurley 17- 77 Brian Hayden 18- 14 Coleman Gulick 19- 21X Chris Windom 20- 39 Levi Jones 21- 11 Justin Grant 22- 55 Nick Drake 23- 23C Tyler Courtney

Southern States Midgets Series

1- 15F Aaron Farney 2- 14 Ryan Partin 3- 86 Andy Bradley 4- 1X Scott Bradley 5- 39 Damon Fortune 6- 92 Darrin Davis DNS- 11N Lance Newton

TIM SHAFFER WINS THURSDAY NIGHT OF EAST BAY’S 15th ANNUAL KING OF 360’S

TAMPA, FL……..Tim Shaffer had Ron Hammons 360 Maxim powered by a Bob Hampshire engine hooked up to the new surface at East Bay Raceway Park as he took the lead on lap nine of the 25 lap opening night feature over a field of 48 cars to start the 37th year anniversary year for the Winternationals.

Just as he did in 2010 when he captured both preliminary night features, Shaffer looked strong out of the box collecting the $1,500 prize with no challengers past the half-way mark on this the l5th Annual “King of 360’s”.

“We have a pretty good team that makes it a fun way to make a living. Life is too short to not have fun at this and when they made the track wider, that was to our liking,” said the happy winner to track announcer Russ Calabrese. “When Danny Martin spun and almost collected me on lap 18, but we escaped, it was our night to win, so we will take it.”

He started his Maxim third behind Kyle Sauder and Michael Miller with Jerod Roller outside. Row three showed Greg Wilson and Jason Sides followes by Terry McCarl, Danny Holtgraver, Ryan Moore and Lou Kennedy in the top ten. After a shaky start which was yellow flagged, Miller jumped to the lead and pulled away to a two second lead.

Shaffer worked the inside groove for the next several laps, finally taking the lead for good on lap nine and lapping his first car on lap 10. By lap 17 Shaffer was a straightaway ahead when on lap l8 Danny Martin spun (that almost collected Shaffer) bringing the field to a tight formation with Miller second, Roller third and a hard charging Kennedy up into fourth, followed by Tim Crawley in fifth.

By lap 20 Shaffer had a three second lead and with a clean track in front of him, he soon built to to a straightaway. Kennedy advanced to finish second, but 3.0l5 seconds back followed by Roller, Crawley, Wilson, McCarl, Miller, Holtgraver, Danny Smith and Thomas Kennedy in the top ten.

Heats were won by Roller, Wilson, McCarl and Holtgraver. Each heat winner received a $50 bonus from Show Time Dragstrip owner Robert Yoko. The B-Mains sent Michael Parent, Sport Allen, Danny Martin, Jr. and Russ Hall from the first one and Danny Smith, J.R. Stewart, Scotty Thiel and Jayme Barnes from the second one to the A-Main.

Thanks, Jean Lynch for East Bay Raceway Park

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360 Sprints 2/21/2013 A-Main:1. Tim Shaffer (Aliquippa, PA), 2. Lou Kennedy (Winnipeg, ON), 3. Jerod Roller (Hernando, MS), 4. Tim Crawley (Benton, AR), 5. Greg Wilson (Benton Ridge, OH), 6. Terry McCarl (Altoona, IA), 7. Michael Miller (Ocean Springs, MS), 8. Danny Holtgraver (Pittsburgh, PA), 9. Danny Smith (Chillicothe, OH), 10. Thomas Kennedy (Winnipeg, ON), 11. Jason Sides (Bartlett, TN), 12. Jayme Barnes (Everett, WA), 13. Kyle Sauder (Archbold, OH), 14. J.R. Stewart (Bellefontaine, OH), 15. Michael Parent (Granby, QC), 16. Danny Martin Jr (Tampa, FL), 17. Sport Allen (Pinellas Park, FL), 18. Scotty Thiel (Sheboygen, WI), 19. Russ Hall (Pleasant, IA), 20. Ryan Moore (Moss Point, MS),

B-Main 1:1. Michael Parent (Granby, QC), 2. Sport Allen (Pinellas Park, FL), 3. Danny Martin Jr (Tampa, FL), 4. Russ Hall (Pleasant, IA), 5. Chris Williams (Memphis, TN), 6. Matt Kurtz (Jacksonville, FL), 7. Robbie Smith (Tampa, FL), 8. Todd Hoddick (Cheektowaga, NY), 9. Eric Riggins Jr (Charlotte, NC), 10. Dan Mazy (Lyons Station, PA), 11. Brad Greer (Coulterville, IL), 12. Todd Rittenhouse Jr (Norristown, PA), 13. Alex Pettas (Phoenix, AZ), 14. John James (Iowa Park, TX), 15. Terry Gray (Bartlett, TN), 16. Steve Poirier (St Mathieu de Beloeil, QC), 17. AJ Maddox (Brandon, FL), 18. Darren Long (Elido, OH),

B-Main 2:1. Danny Smith (Chillicothe, OH), 2. J.R. Stewart (Bellefontaine, OH), 3. Scotty Thiel (Sheboygen, WI), 4. Jayme Barnes (Everett, WA), 5. Ryan Ruhl (Coldwater, MI), 6. Jamie Collard (Burford, ON), 7. Glenn Styres (Ohsweken, ON), 8. Hud Horton (Dayton, OH), 9. Etienne Girard (Drummondville, ON), 10. Johnny Gilbertson (Dover, FL), 11. Tony Agin (Ft Myers, FL), 12. Gene Lasker (Tampa, FL), 13. Mike Stelter (Webster, NY), 14. Kerry Gilbert (Dover, FL), 15. Shawn Dancer (Delphos, OH), 16. Freddie McCall (Brewton, AL), 17. Lance Hester (Long Beach, MS), 18. Bruce Dewick (Geneva, NY),

Heat Race 1:1. Jerod Roller (Hernando, MS), 2. Michael Parent (Granby, QC), 3. Danny Martin Jr (Tampa, FL), 4. Jamie Collard (Burford, ON), 5. Robbie Smith (Tampa, FL), 6. Terry Gray (Bartlett, TN), 7. Scotty Thiel (Sheboygen, WI), 8. Glenn Styres (Ohsweken, ON), 9. Darren Long (Elido, OH), 10. Todd Hoddick (Cheektowaga, NY), 11. Ryan Ruhl (Coldwater, MI), 12. Alex Pettas (Phoenix, AZ),

Heat Race 2:1. Greg Wilson (Benton Ridge, OH), 2. Danny Smith (Chillicothe, OH), 3. Lou Kennedy (Winnipeg, ON), 4. Tim Crawley (Benton, AR), 5. AJ Maddox (Brandon, FL), 6. Thomas Kennedy (Winnipeg, ON), 7. Russ Hall (Pleasant, IA), 8. Gene Lasker (Tampa, FL), 9. Chris Williams (Memphis, TN), 10. Matt Kurtz (Jacksonville, FL), 11. Eric Riggins Jr (Charlotte, NC), 12. John James (Iowa Park, TX),

Heat Race 3:1. Terry McCarl (Altoona, IA), 2. Michael Miller (Ocean Springs, MS), 3. Jason Sides (Bartlett, TN), 4. Sport Allen (Pinellas Park, FL), 5. Etienne Girard (Drummondville, ON), 6. Jayme Barnes (Everett, WA), 7. Shawn Dancer (Delphos, OH), 8. Tony Agin (Ft Myers, FL), 9. Hud Horton (Dayton, OH), 10. Dan Mazy (Lyons Station, PA), 11. Bruce Dewick (Geneva, NY), 12. Lance Hester (Long Beach, MS),

Heat Race 4:1. Danny Holtgraver (Pittsburgh, PA), 2. Tim Shaffer (Aliquippa, PA), 3. Kyle Sauder (Archbold, OH), 4. Ryan Moore (Moss Point, MS), 5. Brad Greer (Coulterville, IL), 6. J.R. Stewart (Bellefontaine, OH), 7. Steve Poirier (St Mathieu de Beloeil, QC), 8. Johnny Gilbertson (Dover, FL), 9. Kerry Gilbert (Dover, FL), 10. Mike Stelter (Webster, NY), 11. Todd Rittenhouse Jr (Norristown, PA), 12. Freddie McCall (Brewton, AL),

This Time Clauson Takes The Trophy

By- Jim Rouse, BRP Media 2-21-13 Ocala, FL

The USAC Amsoil National Sprint Car Championship began their season with a thriller at Bubba Raceway Park while the Southern States Division II Midgets put on some exciting racing as well.

The Midgets had a wild 15-lapper that started with Aaron Farnay, Darrin Davis, and Ryan Partin the starting order. Partin made quick work of Davis who's car started to smoke as the race came to a close. With Davis' off the pace it left just Partin to defend home soil and he did just that as he strolled to his first ever win on the 3/8 mile track. Farnay finished in a solid 2nd place and Davis went back to the chalkboard in 3rd.

USAC Preliminary Events started with Chase Stockton falling less than 0.15 off of the track record but he did walk away with the Fast Qualifer Award. Nick Drake would start the heat races off with a win and Brady Scott, "The Wild Child" Jac Haudenschild, and Shane Cottle followed in his footsteps. The 4 heats locked 16 cars in and a B Main, won by Chris Windom, secured 6 more spots on the 22-car starting grid.

Feature action started with Dave Darland and Coleman Gulick going at it up front before a lap 3 red flag when Shane Cottle flipped his #2. "The Throttle" walked away from the crash but lost valuable time and cash. On the restart Gulick found himself doing 2 full 360s before the yellow was displayed; however, under yellow, he lost his cool and rammed Darland (who he was upset with for the restart that seemed slow) and was immediately parked. Action didn't stop there as he pulled to the pit exit and showed his displeasure to Darland who nearly earned a black flag himself. The hoopla allowed Bryan Clauson, Brady Bacon, and Kevin Thomas to slot in positions 2-4 behind Darland. The final caution came on lap 5 of the 30-lapper when Brady Short cut a tire down and didn't maintain a reasonable pace. After the restart Clauson hounded Darland and as they approached lapped traffic it gave Clauson his shot and he led for a brief moment on lap 21 but gave it right back to Darland. With white flag in view Clauson made another move against the cushion and it stuck- Clauson, unlike last year when he spun to the infield at the checkers, took the trip to Victory Lane in the Tony Stewart Racing #20 to keep TSR a perfect 3-for-3 at Bubba Raceway Park in 2013. Darland would wind up in 2nd but had to fend off Brady Bacon who finished a quiet 3rd. Hunter Schuerenberg and Robert Ballou rounded out the top 5.

Tomorrow night we again start at 8 and it's still USAC and the Southern States Midgets! Pits open at 5 and grandstands at 6- don't miss the action and you can look everything up on www.bubbaracewaypark.com or call us at 352-622-9400!

Bubba Raceway Park Results (2/21/13)

USAC

1- 20 Bryan Clauson 2- 71 Dave Darland 3- 69 Brady Bacon 4- 35 Hunter Schuerenberg 5- 5 Robert Ballou 6- 17R Kevin Thomas 7- 32 Chase Stockton 8- 21X Chris Windom 9- 40 Scotty Weir 10- 41 Jac Haudenschild 11- 4 Tracy Hines 12- 11P Brady Short 13- 23C Tyler Courtney 14- 30 CJ Leary 15- 1M Mark Smith 16- 11 Justin Grant 17- 12 Chris Gurley 18- 41S Landon Simon 19- 1X Kurt Gross 20- 55 Nick Drake 21- 14 Coleman Gulick 22- 2 Shane Cottle

Southern States Midgets Series

1- 14 Ryan Partin 2- 15 Aaron Farnay 3- 92 Darrin Davis

Donny Schatz Brings Out The Broom At Bubba Raceway Park!

By- Jim Rouse, BRP Media 2-9-13 Ocala, FL

The UNOH All Star Circuit of Champions and UMP DirtCar Modifieds made it an exciting week-end for fans with 3 different winners in 4 feature races. Kyle Strickler was quickest of the week-end in the Modifieds and set a record of 16.244 (83.11 MPH) around the 3/8 mile while Donny Schatz was Kistler Engines Fast Qualifier for the ASCOC at 11.982 (112.67 MPH). Over the course of the week-end Strickler and Daryn Pittman set new track records when Pittman went 11.840 (114.02 MPH) and Strickler set his 16.244.

In feature race action Kyle Strickler made easy work of pole sitter Nick Hoffman and went to work setting the pace. A couple of minor cautions kept the field bunched up but drivers such as Jeff Mathews found themselves a lap down by night's end. On lap 22 of 30 Dalton Meyers spun his #33X in turn 1 with Strickler and team-mate Nate Caruth in front of Hoffman, Friday night winner Rodney Sanders, and Dave Hess, Jr. The top 4 stayed the same to the checkers but Matt Westfall jumped into the top 5 as Hess fell to 6th. Strickler, "The High Side Tickler" went to work and made some donuts before going to Coors Light Winners Circle $5000 richer!

Dale "Lowrider" Blaney won the Dash for the All Stars and took a massive lead from his pole position. Tim Shaffer led a lap for a brief moment before Blaney used lapped traffic, which had just slowed him down, to take a lead bigger than what he had before. However, with 10 to go "The King" Steve Kinser saw a right rear tire go flat- adding to his woeful 2 nights at Bubba Raceway Park- and he hindered Blaney as he tried to exit the track. Donny Schatz seized the chance to overtake Shaffer and Blaney and he pulled away in his STP #15. Shaffer would stay 2nd while Tony Stewart jumped into 3rd. Schatz nearly lost the lead in traffic but Shaffer couldn't attack and allowed 5-time World of Outlaws champion Donny Schatz to sweep the week-end at Bubba Raceway Park and grab a cool $7000. Shaffer, the defending UNOH All Star Circuit of Champions champion, finished 2nd with 3-time NASCAR Sprint Cup Series champ Tony Stewart in 3rd! Blaney would finish a disappointing 4th and Daryn Pittman put the Kasey Kahne Racing #9 in 5th. The week-end was not easy if you weren't Schatz as Tony Stewart barely grabbed a top 10 on Friday while Steve Kinser and Cody Darrah, the Kasey Kahne Racing driver, both squeaked through in B Main races on both nights.

Next week is a Friday-Saturday-Sunday show with the World of Outlaws Late Models as the major series rolling into town. Never has a non-championship-winning driver taken a feature victory as Darrell Lanigan, Josh Richards, and Rick Eckert have shared the 5 past race victories. On Sunday the winning driver will pocket $20,000! Our Hobby Stocks will race on Friday and Saturday with them but Sunday is reserved for the World of Outlaws! Ivedent Lloyd, Jr. and plenty of other local drivers will take on the likes of Lanigan, Bub McCool, Eckert, Tim McCreadie, Richards and many more! For more information please visit www.bubbaracewaypark.com or call us at 352-622-9400!

Bubba Raceway Park Results (2/9/13)

UNOH All Star Circuit of Champions

Fast Qualfier pres. by Kistler Engines: 15 Donny Schatz 11.982 (112.67 MPH)

1- 15 Donny Schatz 2- 83 Tim Shaffer 3- 14 Tony Stewart 4- 2 Dale Blaney 5- 9 Daryn Pittman 6- 89G David Gravel 7- W20 Greg Wilson 8- 51 Paul McMahon 9- 7S Jason Sides 10- 27 Lance DeWease 11- 48 Danny Dietrich 12- 4D Cody Darrah 13- 17B Steve Buckwalter 14- 54 Cap Henry 15- 45 Danny Holtgraver 16- 11K Kraig Kinser 17- 15H Sam Heffertepe, Jr. 18- 4 Danny Smith 19- 40 Caleb Helms 20- 94 Jack Sodeman, Jr. 21- 11 Steve Kinser 22- 59 Jac Haudenschild 23- 1 Danny Lasoski 24- 1S Logan Schuchart

UMP DirtCar Modifieds

Fast Qualifier: 8 Kyle Strickler 16.244 (83.11 MPH)

1- 8 Kyle Strickler 2- 10C Nate Caruth 3- 2H Nick Hoffman 4- 20 Rodney Sanders 5- 54W Matt Westfall 6- 44 Dave Hess, Jr. 7- 9 Ken Schrader 8- 91 Curt Myers 9- 72 Todd Neiheiser 10- 21 Ivedent Lloyd, Jr. 11- 3L Mike Ladner 12- 6B Dave Baldwin 13- K12 Scotty Kincade 14- 32Z Nate Zimmer 15- 32 Donovan Lodge 16- 24 Robbie Eiler 17- 33 Jeff Mathews 18- 7L Dalton Lanich 19- 7B Jeff Babcock 20- 33X Dalton Meyers 21- 23 Brandon Davis 22- 15 Jamie Carter 23- 11C Roger Cavness 24- 47 Colin Thirlby

RYAN RUNS RAMPANT AGAIN IN WSS ALBANY VICTORY

World Series Sprintcars February 9, 2013

For the second night in a row West Aussie throttle stomper Ryan Farrell accounted for the field with a resounding victory at Albany Speedway for Round 10 of the ENZED World Series Sprintcars Championship, presented by Hogs Breath Cafe.

The 38 year old sped the Diamond Bay Motorsports / Bunbury Autogroup #26 Maxim to victory on a fast but dusty track, accounting for South Aussie Daniel Pestka, American Tim Kaeding, Mt. Gambier’s Steven Lines and American Shane Stewart rounding out the top five.

“I can’t say enough about the job this team is doing right now,” grinned Farrell, “to get back to back wins in a World Series Sprintcars weekend is something you normally only dream about. I tried hard to nurse the tyres as best I could and not get too carried away. Leading isn’t much fun sometimes because you don’t know how hard you need to push. I knew I had to keep the tyres under this thing or we’d have nothing left at the end.”

21 year old South Aussie Daniel Pestka had never laid eyes on Albany Speedway before this weekend but he’s unlikely to forget the place after recording his career-best WSS result with a runner up place to Farrell.

Pestka zoomed the #27 Gawler Farm Machinery J&J past first Steven Lines and then eventually Tim Kaeding to move into second where he was never challenged.

“This is the best result in my career so far,” he beamed, “we’re really starting to gel with our crew chief Peter Caporn (formerly of Krikke Motorsport) right now and I’m feeling better and better in the car. I hope we can keep improving every time and learn more and more with the time we’re spending with Pete.”

Tim Kaeding came home in third place after running much of the race in second before Pestka slipped by – in the process however he incurred the wrath of fellow American Shane Stewart.

An incident saw Kaeding switch lines from the top to the bottom in turns three and four to get around a lapped car but as he did so Shane Stewart had made his play for the same piece of track.

Stewart’s right front wheel made contact with Kaeding’s left rear wheel and the result saw Stewart’s Monster Energy #7 spin to the infield and lose several positions before he regained the track.

An obviously agitated Stewart signalled his unhappiness with Kaeding after the chequers and the pair began a heated in-car and almost out of car ‘discussion’ on the infield after the chequers.

“I told him (Stewart) that it was just a racing deal where two guys wanted the same bit of track, I don’t race like that and I told him that to his face,” Kaeding explained on the podium, “my focus is to get this Krikke Motorsports car as far up the front as I can and tonight we didn’t get the win but I’m hoping we can next weekend in Bunbury. Ryan was fast again tonight but I’m hoping we have something for him next weekend.”

It was the second consecutive podium finish for “TK” in WA after his second place at Manjimup the night previous.

He set Revolution Racegear Quick Time in qualifying and also won the Vortex Wings Gold Shootout to secure pole position alongside Ryan Farrell.

An impressive statistic for Maxwill Engines was revealed over the two nights at Manjimup and Albany with the South Aussie motors claiming 1st, 2nd and 3rd, plus Quick Time and Vortex Gold Shootout honours.

Steven Lines had a lacklustre performance by his own standards for fourth place with no real chance of advancing in the Bridgestone Tyre Centre Albany KPC Chassis.

The look on his face said it all as he took the car over the scales after the chequers.

The only consolation for Lines was that he finished several positions in front of series leader James McFadden and could at least make some ground on the points buffer between them.

Shane Stewart came back from 8th position to claim fifth in the Monster Energy Monte Motorsport #7 in a performance that showed his grittiness and also clearly his frustration at the incident involving Kaeding.

Sixth across the line was Luke Dillon ahead of a career best 7th place finish for West Aussie WSS rookie Trent Pigdon in the PMS #19 Cool Chassis.

“We had a great race with Ben Ellement for most of that main,” smiled an obviously pleased Pigdon, “I think we’re noticing the experience we gained from racing over East now that we’re back home on places we normally race at.”

Ellement finished 8th in the J&S Drilling #44 with James McFadden ninth (Totally Workwear #1 Cool) and Jamie Maiolo rounding out the top ten.

“We just couldn’t get going,” said a clearly disappointed McFadden, “you just couldn’t see that far in front of you with the dust. When you came up behind a car it was hard to judge where the wall or the infield line was. It was frustrating, I just had to conserve the car and hope for the best.”

“We past a couple of cars early,” mused Maiolo feeling McFadden’s pain, “but it was pretty hard to make an impression from there. We just made laps.”

Jamie’s younger brother Brad placed 11th in the second of the Australian Produce Brokers / Ausquip Industries J&J’s with fellow West Aussies Carl Dowling (Di Candilo Steel Supplies J&J) in 12th, Jeff Leisk (HSE/KTM J&J) 13th, WA based Queenslander Cameron Gessner (Cowara Contractors #41) 14th, Tasmanian Mark House (Statewide Diesel & Turbo Injection) 15th, Kalgoorlie’s Taylor Milling (Totally Workwear Cool) 16th, Daniel Harding (1LIFE / Mercedes Benz Maxim) 17th and Steve Caunt classified 18th in the C1 Speed Electric Indoor Karting KPC.

Nick Lacey had qualified his Video Ezy / Karcher #26 entry on the fourth row of the grid for the A-Main but sadly ground to a halt without a lap to his name with a suspected terminal engine issue.

West Aussie Shaun Bradford had a night he’d rather not relive with a rollover in his first heat race that had further implications in the second heat when his steering box failed on the warm up lap and he crashed the #57 Savannah Engineers / WA Metal Recyclers Maxim into the wall ending his night before the A-Main.

The Championship chase now heats up further as the final two rounds loom at Bunbury and Kwinana over the next two weekends.

Steven Lines now climbs to within 215 points of series leader James McFadden and Shane Stewart moves ahead of Luke Dillon in the battle for third.

James McFadden 2932

Steven Lines 2717

Shane Stewart 2601

Luke Dillon 2573

Tim Kaeding 2529

Daniel Pestka 2247

Shaun Bradford 1820

Nick Lacey 1478

Mark House 1469

Trent Pigdon 1418

Steve Caunt 1108

Round 11 of the ENZED World Series Sprintcars Championship, presented by Hogs Breath Cafe, is scheduled for two nights next weekend (February 15-16) at QUIT Bunbury Speedway.

Australian Speedcar Championship

THE monkey is finally off his back!

After three decades of trying Neville Lance has finally won the Australian Speedcar Championship, winning the thrilling 40-lap event by just 0.365 of a second from the fast-finishing Daryl Clayden and American Casey Schuman.

Lance started on pole and survived a massive dog fight with New South Welshman Mark Brown to in in front of a very parochial home-town crowd that rode with him every lap.

“It’s sounds absolutely wonderful (being the new number one),” Lance said.

“It’s been a long time.

“Most people probably don’t know it’s been over 30 years in the making, I would like to thank my wife Cherie for being the most patient person.”

Lance got a bit emotional when thanking the long list of people who have been behind his racing for more than three decades.

“I will wake up in the morning and still have trouble believing it.

“To all the competitors, thank you…I think I will have a big glass of milk tonight.”

Clayden, who started from position 15 but was sent to the rear of the field trying to avoid a spinning car in front of him early in the event, was unbelievable as he carved his way through traffic and fell just one position short.

“I thought we might have had something for him at the end there,” Clayden said. “The car was awesome…the boys worked to 6 o’clock this morning putting this car together.

“I can’t say enough about my crew.”

Shuman started from position five and was only 1.391 seconds off the winner at the end of the entertaining show. “We will probably leave this (trophy) here at the Coverall Sheet Metal workshop,” Shuman said, intent on return to Australia to get a bigger trophy next year.

“We struggled when the track got slick, we tried some wild stuff for the feature and figured we had nothing to lose.

“To be on the podium after we have had some back luck over here I can’t complain.”

The second American in the field, Alex Bright, who started 17th, finished fourth and was followed over the line by Vaughan Manders, Ryan Jones, Alfonso Guadagnino, Glen Mears, Bryn Lake, Paul Robinson, Rob Golding, Bob Goddard, Steven Henderson, Andy Pearce and Philip Jeffreys.

There was a nervous moment in the first lap when Travis Mills, who started from position four, spun in pits bend and had to go to the rear on the restart.

Seconds later Bryn Lake got crossed up with Dean Merrylees and Clayden spinning to avoid a crash.

At the same time Scott Glazebrook, who started from position three, pulled infield with engine problems.

Lance was the early leader but there was plenty of action further back with Adam Clarke, Travis Mills and Dayne Kingshott looking for something up on the high line.

After 15 laps Daniel Golding spun in pits bend, seeing the field regroup which benefited Mills, Kingshott and Clayden.

On the restart Lance led away from Brown, Shuman, Clarke, Mills, Bright, Clayden, Kinghsott, Robinson, Manders, Merrylees and Redmond.

Mills tagged the wall a few laps later and was lucky not to crash, maintaining his momentum and at the same Clayden was up to third, watching the battle between Lance and Brown in front of him.

And what a battle it was!

They traded blows, bumped each other a couple of times and both led at various stages in a classic dog fight fit for a championship battle.

Mills, who hit the wall again, withdrew with suspension failure with 16 laps to go and two laps later, Adam Clarke, who won the preliminary final the night before, was out of the game as well.

Golding spun for the second time six laps from home and as the field regrouped Brown, who was in second and ready to engage in another battle with Lance for the lead, stopped after he bumped his ignition switch and had to restart from the rear.

Unfortunately his challenge was over a couple of laps later as Lance crossed the line to claim the popular win.

HEAT NOTEBOOK

“It looks like we have got a bit of a fuel issue,” Andy Pearce said after pulling infield in the first heat of the night.

“We will try and get it sorted for the feature race.”

***

“The car was really good then, we weren’t quite on song last night,” Travis Mills said after winning the first heat race of the night

“We struggled a little….hopefully it is a sign of things to come.”

***

LEE Redmond was let down by a small part when looking strong in the first heat and shut down the #9 machine.

He said he would have to dig deep in the final.

“I will call on my experience…that’s all we can do mate.”

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“It’s always easy when you start off the front,” Neville Lance said after winning the second heat of the night.

“I would like to think we have learnt from the feature race last night and will stay up the front.

“At the moment the track is lovely...it’s going to be a good night.

***

“THAT puts us on the front row for the Australian title,” Mark Brown said after winning the final heat.

He said he would have to work on the car a bit more for the main event – “The car might have been a little free”.

***

“IT felt good, everything worked out well,” Neville Lance said after winning the pole shuffle.

“I have been here before on the pole but not finished it off in the main.

“I hope to be somewhere up the front on the last lap.”

KTEQ RENTALS AUSTRALIAN SPEEDCAR CHAMPIONSHIP

Heat 10: 1st Travis Mills, 2nd Adam Clarke, 3rd Bryn Lake, 4th Ryan Jones, 5th Alex Bright, 6th Chris Telenta. DNF: Lee Redmond, Rob Golding and Andy Pearce.

Heat 11: 1st Neville Lance, 2nd Daryl Clayden, 3rd Casey Shuman, 4th Paul Robinson, 5th Glen Mears, 6th Steven Henderson, 7th Philip Jeffreys.

Heat 12: 1st Mark Brown, 2nd Scott Glazebrook, 3rd Vaughan Manders, 4th Dayne Kingshott, 5th Daniel Golding, 6th Alfonso Guadagnino, 7th Dean Merrylees, 8th Bob Goddard, 9th Karl Prall.

Feature: 1st Neville Lance, 2nd Daryl Clayden, 3rd Casey Shuman, 4th Alex Bright, 5th Vaughan Manders, 6th Ryan Jones, 7th Alfonso Guadagnino, 8th Glen Mears 9th Bryn Lake, 10th Paul Robinson, 11th Rob Golding, 12th Rob Goddard, 13th Steven Henderson, 14th Andy Pearce, 15th Philip Jeffreys.. DNF: Dayne Kingshott, Mark Brown, Daniel Golding, Adam Clarke, Travis Mills, Lee Redmond, Chris Telenta, Karl Prall, Scott Glazebrook, Dean Merrylees.

OUR CAR AUTOS WINGLESS SPRINTS

Heat 1: 1st Marshall McDiarmid, 2nd Scott Elst, 3rd Tom Payet, 4th Danny Attwood, 5th Ash Hounsfield, 6th Ryan Condren, 7th Daniel Coleman, 8th Michael Keen, 9th Phil Taylor, 10th Tyson Bryden, 11th Darren Humfrey, 12th Kyle Beard, 13th Chad Gordon, 14th Tyron Herbert.

Heat 2: 1st Daniel Keen, 2nd Dean Gittos, 3rd Brad Taylor, 4th Brendon Wedge, 5th Travis Southwell, 6th Cameron McKenzie, 7th Brock Zonca, 8th Steve Bergin, 9th Nick Bishop, 10th Jamie Buszan, 11th Ian Woods, 12th Ross Millar, 13th Brayden Burgess.

Heat 3: 1st Michael Keen, 2nd Ryan Condren, 3rd Scott Elst, 4th Daniel Coleman, 5th Brad Taylor, 6th Ash Hounsfield, 7th Travis Southwell, 8th Tyson Bryden, 9th Nick Bishop, 10th Cameron McKenzie, 11th Tyron Herbert, 12th Brayden Burgess.

Heat 4: 1st Brendon Wedge, 2nd Kyle Beard, 3rd Darren Humfrey, 4th Marshall McDiarmid, 5th Dean Gittos, 6th Brock Zonca, 7th Phil Taylor, 8th Danny Attwood, 9th Jamie Buszan, 10th Daniel Keen, 11th Ian Woods, 12th Steve Bergin. DNF: Tom Payet and Matt Vincent.

Feature: 1st Marshall McDiarmid, 2nd Danny Attwood, 3rd Scott Elst, 4th Daniel Coleman, 5th Michael Keen, 6th Brock Zonca, 7th Tyson Bryden, 8th Dean Gittos, 9th Daniel Keen, 10th Kyle Beard, 11th Travis Southwell, 12th Phil Taylor, 13th Jamie Buszan, 14th Darren Humfrey, 15th Chad Gordon, 16th Ross Millar, 17th Brendon Wedge. DNF: Tyron Herbert, Nick Bishop, Ryan Conden, Ash Hounsfield, Cameron McKenzie, Brad Taylor, Ian Woods.

MARTY CHAMBERLAIN 360 SPRINTCAR TROPHY

Heat 1: 1st Robert Watson, 2nd Kent Roberts, 3rd Kris Coyle, 4th Allan Nash, 5th Dean Terry, 6th Ron Snellin, 7th Ryan Schlam, 8th Stephen Adley, 9th Brayden Miller, 10th Steve Treasure, 11th Justin Wragg.

Heat 2: 1st Jake Beard-Miller, 2nd Chad Ely, 3rd Nick Halkatis, 4th Terry Cutts, 5th Aldo De Paoli. DNF: Daniel Keen, Rob Willis, Steven Ford and Phil Johnson.

Feature 1: 1st Chad Ely, 2nd Robert Watson, 3rd Rod Snellin, 4th Kris Coyle, 5th Jake Beard-Miller, 6th Terry Cutts, 7th Daniel Keen, 8th Allan Nash, 9th Nick Halkatis, 10th Kent Roberts, 11th Brayden Miller, 12th Ryan Schlam, 13th Stephen Adley, 14th Dean Terry, 15th Justin Wragg. DNF: Aldo De Paoli, Steve Treasure.

Feature 2: 1st Chad Ely, 2nd Kris Coyle, 3rd Allan Nash, 4th Jake Beard-Miller, 5th Rod Snellin, 6th Terry Cutts, 7th Robert Watson, 8th Aldo De Paoli, 9th Nick Halkatis, 10th Ryan Schlam, 11th Brayden Miller, 12th Dean Terry, 13th Justin Wragg, 14th Daniel Keen, 15th Stephen Adley, 16th Steve Treasure. DNF: Kent Robert.

Bubba Army Winter Nationals- Week 2, Night 2

By- Jim Rouse, BRP Media 2-9-13 Ocala, FL

UMP Modifieds and UNOH All Star Circuit of Champions 410 Sprints went all-out and what a race both series put on for the full-house!

The UMP DirtCar Modifieds went 30 laps for their $3000 payday but Kyle Bronson and Jeff Mathews would try to spoil the party from Row 1. Mathews, however, wouldn't even make it through the warm-ups and ran just 1 lap at the tail. Rodney Sanders inherited the outside pole and quickly jumped to the lead over Bronson and Kyle Strickler before Nick Hoffman punted Hoffman in turn 3 in a racing incident. The race started off slowly but Sanders, Bronson, Nate Caruth, and Strickler pulled away. Caruth would fall out with a flat right rear tire and Bronson would fall out with a mechanical failure. Ivedent Lloyd, Jr. jumped at the chance and cautions to go from 25th to 3rd behind the leaders. Sanders never fell out of his lead and took a big win while Strickler held 2nd after inheriting it from Bronson. Ivedent Lloyd, Jr. took the biggest mover award with a 3rd place finish while Paul Snyder and Dave Hess, Jr.- each on completely different scenarios- took solid top 5 finishes. A $4000 prize sat waiting for the driver who could tackle the UNOH 410 All Star Circuit of Champions feature and Dale Blaney and Daryn Pittman had earned the front row from the Dash. Pittman would shoot to the lead and hold it through 11 before everything went crazy. Donny Schatz jumped to the lead at the line as Kerry Madsen toppled his #29 on it's side. Madsen would climb from the car uninjured. A wild second half saw Schatz jump to a massive lead but win by just 3 car lengths over Daryn Pittman. Logan Schuchart finished a respectable 3rd with Dale Blaney and Cap Henry the top 5.

Bubba Raceway Park Results (2/8/13)

UMP Modified Fast Qualifier: 40B Kyle Bronson 16.592

UNOH All Star Circuit of Champions Fast Qualifier pres. by Kistler Engines: 9 Daryn Pittman 11.840 UMP Modifieds Results

1- 20 Rodney Sanders 2- 8 Kyle Strickler 3- 21 Ivedent Lloyd, Jr. 4- 54S Paul Snyder 5- 44 Dave Hess, Jr. 6- 72 Todd Neiheiser 7- K12 Scotty Kincade 8- 91 Curt Myers 9- 15 Jamie Carter 10- 10 Scott Mooers 11- 6B Dave Baldwin 12- 47 Colin Thirlby 13- 23 Brandon Myers 14- 10C Nate Caruth 15- 122 Ron Burgess 16- 11 Shawn Pitts 17- 40B Kyle Bronson 18- 18JO JO Nobles 19- 2H Nick Hoffman 20- 3L Mike Lanard 21- 6A Terry Bryant 22- 33 Jeff Mathews 23- 11C Roger Cavness 24- 9 Ken Schrader 25- 18 Chris Rutherford DNS- 24 Robbie Eiler

UNOH All Star Circuit of Champions Results

1. 15-Donny Schatz[3]; 2. 9-Daryn Pittman[2]; 3. 1S-Logan Schuchart[6]; 4. 2-Dale Blaney[1]; 5. 89G-David Gravel[9]; 6. 4D-Cody Darrah[11]; 7. 54-Cap Henry[8]; 8. 7S-Jason Sides[14]; 9. 27-Lance Dewease[18]; 10. 14-Tony Stewart[16]; 11. 1-Danny Lasoski[15]; 12. 45-Danny Holtgraver[19]; 13. 17B-Steve Buckwalter[12]; 14. 40-Caleb Helms[22]; 15. 51-Paul McMahan[20]; 16. 48-Danny Dietrich[21]; 17. 11-Steve Kinser[24]; 18. 4-Danny Smith[10]; 19. 29-Kerry Madsen[7]; 20. W20-Greg Wilson[23]; 21. O7-Mark Coldren[13]; 22. 11K-Kraig Kinser[17]; 23. 59-Jac Haudenschild[4]; 24. 83-Tim Shaffer[5] Hard Charger: 27-Lance Dewease[+9]

Perez Win Number Two For Egel

Dark skies may have greeted the thirty four car field for the third running of the Lucas Oils Tyson Perez Memorial presented by GT Bobcat, but South Australian Matt Egel and American Travis Rilat made sure they warmed up the respectable crowd on hand with a dazzling display to fight out a memorable race in honour of their mate Perez. The Borderline Speedway was packed with a quality field of some of the best 360ci drivers in Australia, including the Defending Champ Egel in the Tony Bartlett owned and prepared Bartlett Auto Care #75s Cool Chassis, Victorian Tim Van Ginneken racing his VG Build #86v Eagle, Rilat, New South Welshman Troy Little driving his family owned #20n Eagle and 410ci regular runner Matt Reed in the Ken Hutchins owned #49a QP Lubricants Eagle. The sixth round of the Mainline Dynalog Dynamometers All Stars Series had Egel starting his defence perfectly, garnering the quickest time during the Oval Express Time Trials and followed that up with a brilliant heat win in the first of the evenings six heats. Rilat proved to be the best of the rest in his ESP #29usa XXX ahead of an impressive Chad Ely in his Fuchs Lubricants #22 J&J. Heat two went the way of Van Ginnekin after a great battle with Mark Caruso in the Profix #33s Cool. Taking out the a valuable third was talented youngster Brendan Quinn in the Metro Holden #14s J&J. As the next heat arrived, rain fell for the first time on the evening and changing the complexion of the racing surface for the rest of the event. Once the surface had been returned to a state that the cars could reasonably compete on, South Australian Shane Hendry in the SA Kerbing #43s XXX showed them how its done, this time heading home Reed and the surprisingly fast Eddie Lumbar in the Lumbar’s Transport #36n in the final podium position. More H2O precipitated down between the first and second rounds of heat and oh how the track changed. The surface became rough in a number of places due to the rain, meaning the entire field had to wake up and take notice. While Shannon Barry put in a masterful drive to take out heat four in the Smart Stone #s83 J&J and Brad Foster (Ostrich Racing Engines#11v Maxim) did the same in heat six. A number of crashes marred the second round of heats but the masterful drives of Rilat to take the win in heat five and Egel to take a strong second to Barry in heat four would be a precursor to the A-Main. With time constraints forcing the cancelation of the Shoot Out the B-Main was held on a freshly prepared surface. With the top six earning the right to transfer to the A, Jack Lee led from go to whoa in the JF Williams Transport #25v Maxim, leading home Karl Enderl (Western United Financial Services #11s Cool Chassis), Tony Moule in the MCF Trailers #26v QT Chassis in third, followed by the #15v Bill Fraser (Maxam Printing/Maxim Chassis), Phil Lock (Aussie Drain #4v Cool) and Mark Caruso getting the last transfer.

Supercheap Auto Archerfield Speedway

Colebard Street, Archerfield Qld

Sunday February 3, 2013

Smee Wins Australian Midget Championship

Nathan Smee continued his impressive record in major events at Supercheap Auto Archerfield Speedway with victory in the inaugural Australian Midget Championship on Saturday night February 2, claiming the win after a hard fought late race battle with American Davey Ray who had started alongside the NSW based speedster on the front row of the forty lap Championship Feature.

Ray had earlier set the fastest time of the Time Trial session with a 13.921s lap ahead of fellow American Dave Darland (14.131s) and Qld driver Anthony Chaffey (14.150s) with Smee surprisingly only seventh quick with a 14.469 and some work ahead of him in the qualifying Heats.

Troy Ware, Michael Harders, Jason Bell, Brock Dean, Matt Hefford, Brett Thomas, Smee and Matt Greenwood all recorded wins in the qualifiers with Smee emerging as high points man over Davey Ray to secure themselves a spot in the Gold Shootout which Smee went on to win.

The forty lap Feature was over before it even really began for Darryl Bonnell, Mark George, Anthony Chaffey and Rodney Harders who all got caught up in an incident on the opening lap and then for Brett Thomas and Sid Whittaker who were out of the event a lap later. Trent Usher (lap 15), Matt Hefford (lap23) and Rob Mackay (lap 32) would also fail to finish the event.

But the race was all about the number sevens, Smee in the N7 leading laps 1-29 before Ray in the Q7 upped the ante and showed Smee there was something other than the pole line with a nice move on the outside to take the lead on lap thirty. In hindsight, Ray may think he made his move a few laps too early when Smee regained the lead with the same move on lap thirty-three to relegate the American to second and then protecting his line over the final laps for the victory.

Third across the line was Michael Kendall, who had earlier transferred to the main race from the B Main after a night of troubles with the #89 Esslinger, with Darland fourth, Brock Dean fifth and Darren Vine, Adam Wallis, Matt Greenwood, Michael Harders, Troy Ware and Jason Bell completing the eleven finishers.

Racing continues Saturday night February 16 at Supercheap Auto Archerfield Speedway with Round 9 of the KRE Race Engines Sprintcar Track Championship, Lightning Sprints and support class racing on the programme.

Next Event:

Date: Saturday February 16, 2013

Venue: Supercheap Auto Archerfield Speedway

Location: 63 Colebard Street West, Archerfield Qld

Adults: $25.00

Pensioners & Students (with Photo ID): $20.00

Teens: 13 - 15 yrs: $13.00/$13.00, Children: 5 - 12 yrs: $6.00

Family Passes: $50.00 (2 adults + 2 children 12 yrs or under)

General admission gates open 4:00pm, early racing from 4:30pm, main programme from 6:00pm.

Parking is available at the track for $3.00. Racing finishes by 10.30pm.

Programmed events include: KRE Race Engines Sprintcar Track Championship, Lightning Sprints, Compact Speedcars, ASCF Junior Sedans, FvHvS, Open Sedans

R.J. Johnson Tops Winter Challenge Day Show!

Lonnie Wheatley, PEORIA, Ariz. (February 2, 2013) – R.J. Johnson put a stop to Bryan Clauson’s stranglehold on Canyon Speedway Park victory lane by topping Saturday afternoon’s 30-lap Winter Challenge USAC Southwest vs. USAC West Coast non-wing Sprint Car feature event.

Defending his home turf, Johnson’s $2,000 triumph put a four-race Clauson win streak dating back to last November’s Western World Championships by taking the checkered flag in the Weiler Farms/Pecon Builders No. 51 after Clauson blew a right rear tire on the white flag while challenging for the point.

While Johnson bested the Sprint Car ranks, Ryan Roath became the third different IMCA Modified feature winner in as many Winter Challenge events as Bo Partain and Dustin Cormany both backed up Friday night feature wins in Pure Stock and Mini Sprint action, respectively.

Starting from the front row outside, Sherman led all 30 laps but had to fend off challenges from Clauson along the way before edging third-starter Jon Stanbrough at the line. Ryan Bernal advanced from 11th claim the show position, with Charles Davis, Jr., and Josh Pelkey rounding out the top five.

Ryan Roath raced from the 21st starting position to take IMCA Modified honors in front of William Gould, with George Fronsman, 12th-starter Jesse Sobbing and 14th-starter D.J. Wood rounding out the top five.

Bo Partain topped the Pure Stocks from the pole position for the second time in row with Ty Weidner and Chris McCurdy, Jr., next across the stripe, with Dustin Cormany racing off the front row outside to take the Micro Sprint checkered flag ahead of Josh Shipley and Dennis Carrier.

Canyon Speedway Park’s Winter Challenge concludes with Saturday night’s $5,000-to-win event for the USAC Southwest vs. USAC West Coast non-wing Sprint Cars along with the IMCA Modifieds, Pure Stocks and Micro Sprints at 7:00 p.m.

Canyon Speedway Park

Winter Challenge Saturday afternoon, February 2, Results:

USAC Southwest vs. USAC West Coast Non-Wing Sprint Cars:

First Heat (8 Laps): 1. 50-Charles Davis, Jr., 2. 7k-Bruce St. James, 3. 97-Mike Martin, 4. 29-Bud Kaeding, 5. 19-Andrew Reinbold, 6. 6-Ronnie Clark, 7. 13-Glen Brace, 8. 74-Colby Copeland.

Second Heat (8 Laps): 1. 77m-Jeremy Sherman, 2. 74x-Joshua Hodges, 3. 51-R.J. Johnson, 4. 12-Josh Pelkey, 5. 1az-Stevie Sussex, 6. 32b-Brian Hosford, 7. 55-Tony Everhart, 8. 88-Jace Vander Weerd.

Third Heat (8 Laps): 1. 77-Robert Ballou, 2. 20-Jon Stanbrough, 3. 48-Thomas Ogle, 4. 21-Kevin Thomas, Jr., 5. 45-Jason Grady, 6. 53-Tom Lee, 7. 16x-Mike Visser.

Fourth Heat (8 Laps): 1. 16b-Bryan Clauson, 2. 73-Ryan Bernal, 3. 10-Richard Vander Weerd, 4. 3x-Jimmy Crawford, 5. 20z-Rick Ziehl, 6. 20L-Matt Lundy, 7. 28-Mark Morin.

First “B” Feature (10 Laps): 1. 10-Richard Vander Weerd, 2. 20z-Rick Ziehl, 3. 74-Colby Copeland, 4. 3x-Jimmy Crawford, 5. 1az-Stevie Sussex, 6. 6-Ronnie Clark, 7. 20L-Matt Lundy, 8. 55-Tony Everhart, 9. 53-Tom Lee.

Second “B” Feature (10 Laps): 1. 45-Jason Grady, 2. 88-Jace Vander Weerd, 3. 32b-Brian Hosford, 4. 97-Mike Martin, 5. 48-Thomas Ogle, 6. 16x-Mike Visser, 7. 13-Glen Brace, 8. 28-Mark Morin, 9. 19-Andrew Reinbold (DNS).

“A” Feature (30 Laps): 1. 51-R.J. Johnson, 2. 20-Jon Stanbrough, 3. 73-Ryan Bernal, 4. 50-Charles Davis, Jr., 5. 12-Josh Pelkey, 6. 77-Robert Ballou, 7. 20z-Rick Ziehl, 8. 10-Richard Vander Weerd, 9. 21-Kevin Thomas, Jr., 10. 74-Colby Copeland, 11. 7k-Bruce St. James, 12. 1az-Stevie Sussex, 13. 45-Jason Grady, 14. 97-Mike Martin, 15. 32b-Brian Hosford, 16. 16b-Bryan Clauson, 17. 77m-Jeremy Sherman, 18. 29-Bud Kaeding, 19. 74x-Joshua Hodges, 20. 88-Jace Vander Weerd, 21. 3x-Jimmy Crawford, 22. 48-Thomas Ogle.

IMCA Modifieds:

“A” Feature (25 Laps): 1. 45-Ryan Roath, 2. 60-William Gould, 3. 41-George Fronsman, 4. 99c-Jesse Sobbing, 5. 52w-D.J. Wood, 6. 5j-Tyrone Yazzi, 7. 78-Steve Stultz, 8. 71-Tyler Mecl, 9. 5m-Anthony Madrid, 10. 00-Cory Sample, 11. 74-Garrett Funk, 12. 20rt-Ricky Thornton, Jr., 13. L8-Bryan Schultz, 14. 44-Jason Noll, 15. 1x-Don Earvin, 16. 18-Bill Meyer, 17. 51-Joey Moriarty, 18. 7-Marlyn Seidler, 19. 3x-Jason Briese, 20. 12d-Scott Drake, 21. 10m-Jeremy Mills, 22. 4tw-Tim Ward.

Pure Stocks:

“A” Feature: 1. 75c-Bo Partain, 2. Z28-Ty Weidner, 3. 23jr-Chris McCurdy, Jr., 4. 90-Lee Morrell, 5. 17-Harland Morehart, 6. 25-Steve Duffy, 7. 92-Ryan Ruiz, 8. 28-Richard Mandell, 9. 6x-Michael Wrightsman, 10. 5m-Doug Meeks, 11. 24-Doug Meeks, Jr., 12. 6-Wes Meeks.

Micro Sprints:

“A” Feature: 1. 14-Dustin Cormany, 2. 45-Josh Shipley, 3. 2-Dennis Carrier, 4. 6-Dave Van Ess, 5. 00-Kenny Hilton, 6. 32-Jacob Hawkins, 7. 55-Greg Pritts, 8. 5k-Kyle Shipley, 9. 12-David Tardiff, 10. 53-Joe Pitts, 11. 41-Colton Hardy, 12. 101-Jim Branum, 13. 50-Cliff Cormany.

CICCONI RETURNS TO A.C. BOARDWALK HALL VICTORY LANE; KYLE LICK IS SURPRISE 600 MICRO FEATURE VICTOR; SLINGSHOT AND CHAMP KART FIELDS SET FOR NAPA AUTO PARTS FINALE SATURDAY

ATLANTIC CITY, NJ February 2, 2013 . . . Lou Cicconi, Jr., Lester, Pa., rebounded after suffering a blown engine in his originally assigned car, climbed behind the wheel of a Three Quarter midget owned by BJ MacDonald that he had previously driven to two wins inside Boardwalk Hall and picked up the win in the 30-lap NAPA Auto Parts Indoor Race Weekend headliner Friday night. Kyle Lick of Catasauqua, Pa., utilized patience, avoided pitfalls that claimed several leaders over the last five laps of the 20-lap 600 Micro feature, and dirt tracked his way to the biggest win of his career. Cicconi made his bid for the lead against fellow front row starter Ted Christopher with a daring outside pass following a mid-race restart, then held off a late race charge by first time Indoor TQ starter Jimmy Blewett to preserve the win. “This was a great win,” said Cicconi. “With the blown engine this morning, the win helps pay for it. It’s good to be back in this car, it’s like an old pair of shoes. They still smell good when you put them back on,” Cicconi said. Runnerup Blewett moved from the fifth row at the start to finish a solid second. “I have to thank the fans for coming out tonight,” said Blewett. “This win is for my grandfather. He bought the car for me, and is recovering from open heart surgery. This should cheer him up,” Blewett said. Ryan Smith, Christopher, and Erick Rudolph rounded out the top five. Rudolph survived a mid-race brush with the wall to rebound for a top five placing. Ryan Preece, Anthony Sesely, Ryan Tidman, Tim Buckwalter and Paul Lotier completed the top ten in the TQ Midget feature. “These are dirt cars but there are only five or six of us who actually ran on them on dirt last year,” said 600 Micro feature winner Lick. Needless to say he was driving one of them. Matt Janisch took the lead from his pole position at the start of the 20-lap 600 Micro feature with Kyle Hieber challenging initially. By lap eight, Lou Cicconi Jr. and Erick Rudolph passed Hieber to move in on Janisch. As the laps unreeled, Janisch kept the lead despite a driving car that seemed to be developing a loose condition. The first key moment of this race came on lap 14 when Rudolph, who had moved by Cicconi for second and was challenging Janisch for the lead, went around in a spin. Then, on the restart from this mishap, Janisch and Cicconi collided in front of the field. Elevated to the front of the pack by these turns of events was Rob Vivona but his stay in front was a short one; he crashed on the next lap. This turn of events elevated the unlikely duo of Brandon Azzallina and Kyle Lick, who had started the race from the seventh row, to the front row for a four lap sprint finish. Lick grabbed the lead, but Erick Rudolph was on his tail. Lick held off Rudolph to score the biggest win of his career.
Rudolph blistered TQ time trials with a time of 8.312 seconds, a full two tenths of a second quicker than his nearest rivals. Glen Reen (8.518), Anthony Sesely (8.523), Ted Christopher (8.525) and Ryan Preece (8.567) comprised the balance of the top five time trialers. Seventy-two entries took time.
Rudolph also was quickest in the 600 Micro timed lap sessions with an 8.928 circuit. Lou Cicconi (9.007), Rob Vivona (9.047); Jason Ormsby (9.101) and Pat Bealer (9.174) rounded out the top five qualifiers.
Among the fifty-six Champ Karts entered, Justin Bonsignore raced his way to a 9.326 lap, best of the pack. Chris Daley (9.475), Shawn Solomoto (9.561), Zach Smith (9.591) and Mike Perry (9.619) wrapped up the fast five.
Gary Hieber ran a 9.917 lap in the Slingshot class to set quick time. Brett Bieber (10.332), Mike Butler (10.350), Jesse Hartman (10.362) and Kurt Bettler (10.388) completed the top five from among thirty-eight entries.
The main event of the NAPA Auto Parts weekend is Saturday, Feb. 2 with the TQ Midgets racing for 40 laps in the Gamblers Classic, the most prestigious Indoor race of the season. The 600cc Micros compete in their second feature of the weekend, joined by Slingshots and Champ Karts for a four-division feature. Action starts at 7:00 p.m. A one hour Fan Fest, during which time ticket holders will be invited to trackside to meet and greet the drivers who will be competing in the Saturday night racing action, will be held. At the end of the Saturday night action, Len Sammons Motorsports Productions will crown its Fatheadz Eyewear Indoor Season champions in TQ Midget and Champ Kart classes. The Series incorporates earlier indoor events at Baltimore, Md., and Providence, R.I. with results of the Boardwalk Hall races.
NAPA AUTO PARTS TQ Midget Feature (30 Laps): 1. Lou Ciconi Jr.; 2. Jimmy Blewett; 3. Ryan Smith; 4. Ted Christopher; 5. Erick Rudolph; 6. Ryan Preece; 7. Anthony Sesely; 8. Ryan Tidman; 9. Tim Buckwalter; 10. Paul Lotier; 11. Mike Iles; 12. Billy Pauch; 13. Mike Lichty; 14. Matt Janisch; 15. Marc Rogers; 16. Glen Reen; 17. Rowan Pennink; 18. Joe Lord; 19. Shawn Nye; 20. Carl Medeiros Jr.; 21. Chad Jones; 22. Zach Bealer; 23. Tim Proctor; 24. Andrew Nye.
TQ Midget Heat Winners: Tim Buckwalter, Rowan Pennink, Ryan Smith, Jimmy Blewett.TQ Midget Match Race Winner: Ted Christopher.
600 Micro Feature (20 Laps): 1. Kyle Lick; 2. Erick Rudolph; 3. Brandon Azzalina; 4. Luke Thomas; 5. Mark Yoder; 6. Jimmy Carpenter; 7. Jack Conover; 8. Tyler Walton; 9. Matt Janisch; 10. Ken Andreas; 11. Jonathan Cortright; 12. Kyle Hieber; 13. Pat Bealer; 14. Rob Vivona; 15. Lou Ciconi Jt.; 16. Jason Ormsby; 17. Phil Durham; 18. Steve Walters; 19. Stephen Kemery; 20. James Morris.600 Micro Non-Qualifiers: Justin Moensch, Jerry Mack, Greg Smith, Steven Bracall, Shelby Harper, Jerry Schott, Matt Seavey, Mike Fillbrunn, Sierra Weaver, Tim Ilug, Louie Horvath, Stephen West, Jimmy Weiss.
Champ Kart Top 16 Qualifiers (Transferred To Saturday A Main): 1. Justin Bonsignore; 2. Chris Daley; 3. Shawn Solomito; 4. Zach Smith; 5. Mike Perry; 6. DJ Shaw; 7. Anthony Colando; 8. James Folds; 9. Ron Midford; 10. Todd Crenshaw; 11. Kevin Elliott; 12. Brandon Rusczek; 13. Cody Sieber; 14. Gavin Soraghan; 15. Missy Ford; 16. James Hayden.
First Champ Kart Heat (Top 3 To Saturday A Main): 1. Danny Bouc; 2. Cody Slattery; 3. Douglas Stearly.Second Champ Kart Heat (Top 3 to Saturday A Main): 1. Glen Meisenhelder; 2. Tim Sullivan; 3. Joey Milza.
Slingshot Top 12 Qualifiers (Transferred To Saturday A Main): 1. Gary Hieber; 2. Brett Bieber; 3. Mike Butler; 4. Jesse Hartman; 5. Kurt Bettler; 6. Rejean Plante; 7. Robert Hocker; 8. Ben Whitaker; 9. Jimmy Spellmon; 10. Mark Sensenig; 11. Eddie Strada; 12. Troy Langendoerfer.
First Slingshot Heat (Top 4 To Saturday A Main): 1. Cody Kline; 2. Anthony Perrego; 3. Steve Yankowski; 4. Frank Yankowski.Second Slingshot Heat (Top 4 To Saturday A Main): 1. Simon Egan; 2. Vern McLaughlin; 3. Brandon Azzalina; 4. Danny Spellmon.

Clauson Collects More Winter Challenge Loot!

Lonnie Wheatley, PEORIA, Ariz. (February 1, 2013) – Bryan Clauson continued his mastery of the Canyon Speedway Park 1/3-mile clay oval by racing to victory lane once again in Friday night’s 30-lap Winter Challenge feature event pitting the non-wing Sprint Cars of the USAC Southwest versus the USAC West Coast.

After winning Wednesday night’s Winter Challenge opener aboard Mike Martin’s Ultimate Offroad No. 16b, Friday’s triumph marked the fourth consecutive CSP victory for the Noblesville, IN, racer after topping last November’s Western World Championships. Friday’s triumph was worth another $2,000.

With Clauson taking top Sprint Cars honors, Tim Ward rallied from eight rows deep to top the IMCA Modified main event with Bo Partain victorious in Pure Stocks and Dustin Cormany besting the Micro Sprints.

While Jimmy Crawford led the initial pair of circuits of the Sprint Car feature from the front row outside, Jon Stanbrough took command on the third round and led the way until seventh-starter Clauson battled into the top spot on the 12th lap.

Clauson led the rest of the way in front of Stanbrough, with Robert Ballou rebounding from a Wednesday night flip to claim the show position. Ryan Bernal was fourth, with Charles Davis, Jr., charging from 17th to round out the top five.

Tim Ward raced from the 15th starting position to win the 25-lap IMCA Modified feature event in front of third-starter Jason Noll with 14th-starter George Fronsman taking the show position. Jesse Sobbing and Shane Thome both charged from the tenth row to round out the top five.

Bo Partain took advantage of the pole starting position to beat Chris McCurdy, Jr., and Lee Morrell to the stripe in Pure Stock action, with Dustin Cormany advancing from fifth to win the Mini Sprint feature in front of Cliff Cormany and Kyle Shipley.

Winter Challenge action concludes on Saturday with a double dip of action featuring USAC Southwest vs. USAC West Coast Sprint Cars along with IMCA Modifieds, Pure Stocks and Micro Sprints. The first event gets under way at 12:00 p.m., with the $5,000-to-win Sprint Car nightcap going green at 7:00 p.m.

Canyon Speedway Park

Winter Challenge Friday, February 1, Results:

USAC Southwest vs. USAC West Coast Non-Wing Sprint Cars:

First Heat (8 Laps): 1. 16b-Bryan Clauson, 2. 20z-Rick Ziehl, 3. 1az-Stevie Sussex, 4. 88-Jace Vander Weerd, 5. 10-Richard Vander Weerd, 6. 53-Tom Lee, 7. 13-Glen Brace, 8. 77m-Jeremy Sherman, 9. 74-Colby Copeland.

Second Heat (8 Laps): 1. 20-Jon Stanbrough, 2. 4jr-Josh Pelkey, 3. 19-Andrew Reinbold, 4. 77-Robert Ballou, 5. 29-Bud Kaeding, 6. 32b-Brian Hosford, 7. 50-Charles Davis, Jr., 8. 21-Kevin Thomas, Jr., 9. 45-Jason Grady.

Third Heat (8 Laps): 1. 3x-Jimmy Crawford, 2. 7k-Bruce St. James, 3. 73-Ryan Bernal, 4. 48-Thomas Ogle, 5. 74x-Joshua Hodges, 6. 51-R.J. Johnson, 7. 28-Mark Morin, 8. 55-Tony Everhart, 9. 16-Mike Martin.

“B” Feature (10 Laps): 1. 50-Charles Davis, Jr., 2. 51-R.J. Johnson, 3. 32b-Brian Hosford, 4. 77m-Jeremy Sherman, 5. 74-Colby Copeland, 6. 21-Kevin Thomas, Jr., 7. 55-Tony Everhart, 8. 53-Tom Lee, 9. 45-Jason Grady, 10. 16-Mike Martin, 11. 28-Mark Morin.

“A” Feature (30 Laps): 1. 16b-Bryan Clauson, 2. 20-Jon Stanbrough, 3. 77-Robert Ballou, 4. 73-Ryan Bernal, 5. 50-Charles Davis, Jr., 6. 19-Andrew Reinbold, 7. 48-Thomas Ogle, 8. 77m-Jeremy Sherman, 9. 74x-Joshua Hodges, 10. 10-Richard Vander Weerd, 11. 3x-Jimmy Crawford, 12. 7k-Bruce St. James, 13. 1az-Stevie Sussex, 14. 51-R.J. Johnson, 15. 74-Colby Copeland, 16. 4jr-Josh Pelkey, 17. 13-Glen Brace, 18. 21-Kevin Thomas, Jr., 19. 32b-Brian Hosford, 20. 88-Jace Vander Weerd, 21. 20z-Rick Ziehl, 22. 29-Bud Kaeding.

IMCA Modifieds:

First Heat (8 Laps): 1. 75-Spencer Wilson, 2. 20rt-Ricky Thornton, Jr., 3. 99-Zach Washburn, 4. 66-Brandon Eichelberger, 5. 60-William Gould, 6. 74-Garrett Funk, 7. 82-J.C. Parmeley, 8. 4r-Ross Statham, 9. 39-Derek Huggins.

Second Heat (8 Laps): 1. 00-Cory Sample, 2. L8-Bryan Schultz, 3. 5-Cory Mohr, 4. 4tw-Tim Ward, 5. 10m-Jeremy Mills, 6. 3-Jim Colinsworth, 7. 1-Shawn Natenstedt, 8. B29-Grant Bolt, 9. 7-Marlyn Seidler.

Third Heat (8 Laps): 1. 44-Jason Noll, 2. 01-Mark Patterson, 3. 52w-D.J. Wood, 4. 71-Tyler Mecl, 5. 59-Mark Stewart, 6. 99c-Jesse Sobbing, 7. 23jr-Chris McCurdy, Jr., 8. 3x-Jason Briese, 9. 37-Nathan Tanquary.

Fourth Heat (8 Laps): 1. 12d-Scott Drake, 2. 5m-Anthony Madrid, 3. 51-Joey Moriarty, 4. 77-Jason Haug, 5. 1s-Shane Thome, 6. 03-Travis Martineau, 7. 78-Steve Stultz, 8. 41-George Fronsman.

First “B” Feature (10 Laps): 1. 77-Jason Haug, 2. 4tw-Tim Ward, 3. 60-William Gould, 4. 99c-Jesse Sobbing, 5. 3x-Jason Briese, 6. 10m-Jeremy Mills, 7. 74-Garrett Funk, 8. 03-Travis Martineau, 9. 4r-Ross Statham, 10. 23jr-Chris McCurdy, Jr., 11. 37-Nathan Tanquary, 12. 7-Marlyn Seidler.

Second “B” Feature (10 Laps): 1. 41-George Fronsman, 2. 3-Jim Colinsworth, 3. 59-Mark Stewart, 4. 1s-Shane Thome, 5. B29-Grant Bolt, 6. 99-Zach Washburn, 7. 82-J.C. Parmeley, 8. 39-Derek Huggins, 9. 1-Shawn Natenstedt, 10. 71-Tyler Mecl.

“A” Feature (25 Laps): 1. 4tw-Tim Ward, 2. 44-Jason Noll, 3. 41-George Fronsman, 4. 99c-Jesse Sobbing, 5. 1s-Shane Thome, 6. 52w-D.J. Wood, 7. 5m-Anthony Madrid, 8. 66-Brandon Eichelberger, 9. 3-Jim Colinsworth, 10. L8-Bryan Schultz, 11. 20rt-Ricky Thornton, Jr., 12. B29-Grant Bolt, 13. 60-William Gould, 14. 3x-Jason Briese, 15. 01-Mark Patterson, 16. 75-Spencer Wilson, 17. 59-Mark Stewart, 18. 51-Joey Moriarty, 19. 12d-Scott Drake, 20. 5-Cory Mohr, 21. 77-Jason Haug, 22. 00-Cory Sample.

Pure Stocks:

First Heat: 1. 75c-Bo Partain, 2. 25-Steve Duffy, 3. 90-Lee Morrell, 4. 28-Richard Mandell, 5. 17-Harland Morehart, 6. 66x-Jeremy Eatherton.

Second Heat: 1. 5m-Doug Meeks, 2. 23jr-Chris McCurdy, Jr., 3. 24-Doug Meeks, Jr., 4. 6-Wes Meeks, 5. 66-Brandon Joyce.

“A” Feature: 1. 75c-Bo Partain, 2. 23jr-Chris McCurdy, Jr., 3. 90-Lee Morrell, 4. 5m-Doug Meeks, 5. 25-Steve Duffy, 6. 6-Wes Meeks, 7. 28-Richard Mandell, 8. 24-Doug Meeks, Jr., 9. 17-Harland Morehart, 10. 66x-Jeremy Eatherton, 11. 66-Brandon Joyce.

Micro Sprints:

First Heat: 1. 6-Dave Van Ess, 2. 45-Josh Shipley, 3. 50-Cliff Cormany, 4. 53-Joe Pitts, 5. 00-Kenny Hilton, 6. 55-Greg Pritts, 7. 7s-Brandon Selph.

Second Heat: 1. 2-Dennis Carrier, 2. 41-Colton Hardy, 3. 14-Dustin Cormany, 4. 5k-Kyle Shipley, 5. 32-Jacob Hawkins, 6. 12-David Tardiff.

“A” Feature: 1. 14-Dustin Cormany, 2. 50-Cliff Cormany, 3. 5k-Kyle Shipley, 4. 6-Dave Van Ess, 5. 41-Colton Hardy, 6. 32-Jacob Hawkins, 7. 00-Kenny Hilton, 8. 12-David Tardiff, 9. 45-Josh Shipley, 10. 7s-Brandon Selph, 11. 53-Joe Pitts, 12. 2-Dennis Carrier, 13. 55-Greg Pritts.

Clauson Conquers in Winter Challenge Opener at CSP!

Lonnie Wheatley, PEORIA, Ariz. (January 30, 2013) – Reigning USAC National Sprint Car champion Bryan Clauson of Noblesville, IN, kicked off the 2013 wingless Sprint Car season by winning Wednesday night’s 30-lap USAC Southwest vs. USAC West Coast main event as the Winter Challenge finally got under way atop the 1/3-mile Canyon Speedway Park clay oval.

After Mother Nature washed out the initial trio of scheduled events this past weekend, Clauson redrew the front row outside of the main event after winning his heat race and overtook early leader Bruce St. James on the 11th round en route to the $2,000 winner’s share aboard Mike Martin’s No. 16b machine, the same car that he drove to victory lane in last November’s Western World Championships.

While Clauson took victory honors in the Sprint Car ranks, Anthony Madrid parked it in victory lane in IMCA Modified action.

Clauson was chased to the stripe by multi-time Arizona champion Jeremy Sherman, who advanced from eighth, with pole starter St. James settling for the show position. Richard Vander Weerd raced from the 20th starting position to fourth at the finish, with Mike Martin rounding out the top five. Defending Arizona champion Charles Davis, Jr., advanced from deep in the field as well by racing from 17th to sixth.

The red flag flew 16 laps into the Sprint Car feature for an incident that forced Jace Vander Weerd and Michael Curtis pitside, with third-runner Robert Ballou flipping the Hockett Racing mount in turn one soon after.

In the IMCA Modified ranks, Madrid raced from the ninth starting position to win the 25-lap feature in front of William Gould with Tim Ward climbing from 15th to claim the show position. Jesse Sobbing, the 2012 IMCA Northern Sport Mod National champion was fourth, with 2012 track points runner-up Jason Noll rounding out the top five.

Winter Challenge action featuring the USAC Southwest vs. USAC West Coast Non-Wing Sprint Cars along with IMCA Modifieds continues on Friday night at 7:00 p.m. with a double dip to follow on Saturday with the first card at noon and then the $5,000-to-win finale at 7:00 p.m.

Canyon Speedway Park

Winter Challenge Wednesday, January 30, Results:

USAC Southwest vs. USAC West Coast Non-Wing Sprint Cars:

First Heat (8 Laps): 1. 16b-Bryan Clauson, 2. 19-Andrew Reinbold, 3. 7k-Bruce St. James, 4. 1az-Stevie Sussex, 5. 11c-Michael Curtis, 6. 50-Charles Davis, Jr., 7. 21-Kevin Thomas, Jr. DNS: 28-Mike Morin.

Second Heat (8 Laps): 1. 77m-Jeremy Sherman, 2. 4jr-Josh Pelkey, 3. 20z-Rick Ziehl, 4. 88-Jace Vander Weerd, 5. 74-Colby Copeland, 6. 20-Jon Stanbrough, 7. 10-Richard Vander Weerd.

Third Heat (8 Laps): 1. 16-Mike Martin, 2. 29-Bud Kaeding, 3. 48-Thomas Ogle, 4. 77-Robert Ballou, 5. 11T-Lonnie Oliver, 6. 53-Tom Lee, 7. 32b-Brian Hosford.

“A” Feature (30 Laps): 1. 16b-Bryan Clauson, 2. 77m-Jeremy Sherman, 3. 7k-Bruce St. James, 4. 10-Richard Vander Weerd, 5. 16-Mike Martin, 6. 50-Charles Davis, Jr., 7. 74-Colby Copeland, 8. 20-Jon Stanbrough, 9. 19-Andrew Reinbold, 10. 29-Bud Kaeding, 11. 48-Thomas Ogle, 12. 11T-Lonnie Oliver, 13. 53-Tom Lee, 14. 20z-Rick Ziehl, 15. 1az-Stevie Sussex, 16. 77-Robert Ballou, 17. 4jr-Josh Pelkey, 18. 88-Jace Vander Weerd, 19. 11c-Michael Curtis, 20. 28-Mike Morin, 21. 21-Kevin Thomas, Jr., 22. 32b-Brian Hosford.

IMCA Modifieds:

First Heat (8 Laps): 1. 60-William Gould, 2. 1-Shawn Natenstedt, 3. 77-Jason Haug, 4. 44-Jason Noll, 5. 15s-Bill Slocum, 6. 1s-Shane Thome, 7. 39-Derek Huggins, 8. 03-Travis Martineau.

Second Heat (8 Laps): 1. 00-Cory Sample, 2. 5m-Anthony Madrid, 3. 8-Nate Warren, 4. 4tw-Tim Ward, 5. 99c-Jesse Sobbing, 6. 99-Zach Washburn, 7. 23jr-Chris McCurdy, Jr., 8. 5-Cory Mohr.

Third Heat (8 Laps): 1. 52w-D.J. Wood, 2. 20rt-Ricky Thornton, Jr., 3. 1j-Jeff Streeker, 4. 51-Joey Moriarty, 5. 01-Mark Patterson, 6. 41-George Fronsman, 7. 74-Garrett Funk, 8. 12d-Scott Drake.

Fourth Heat (8 Laps): 1. 3x-Jason Briese, 2. 18-Bill Meyer, 3. 4R-Ross Statham, 4. 3-Jim Colinsworth, 5. 66-Brandon Eichelberger, 6. L8-Bryan Schultz, 7. B29-Grant Bolt, 8. 1x-Stephen Streeker.

First “B” Feature (10 Laps): 1. 8-Nate Warren, 2. 4tw-Tim Ward, 3. 41-George Fronsman, 4. 4r-Ross Statham, 5. 15s-Bill Slocum, 6. B29-Grant Bolt, 7. 23jr-Chris McCurdy, Jr., 8. 03-Travis Martineau, 9. 1s-Shane Thome, 10. 1x-Stephen Streeker.

Second “B” Feature (10 Laps): 1. 12d-Scott Drake, 2. 51-Joey Moriarty, 3. 1j-Jeff Streeker, 4. 74-Garrett Funk, 5. 3-Jim Colinsworth, 6. 5-Cory Mohr, 7. 39-Derek Huggins, 8. 66-Brandon Eichelberger, 7. 99-zach Washburn, 8. L8-Bryan Schultz.

“A” Feature (25 Laps): 1. 5m-Anthony Madrid, 2. 60-William Gould, 3. 4tw-Tim Ward, 4. 99c-Jesse Sobbing, 5. 44-Jason Noll, 6. 41-George Fronsman, 7. 01-Mark Patterson, 8. 52w-D.J. Wood, 9. 1-Shawn Natenstedt, 10. 00-Cory Sample, 11. 3-Jim Colinsworth, 12. 77-Jason Haug, 13. 15s-Bill Slocum, 14. 4r-Ross Statham, 15. 12d-Scott Drake, 16. 20rt-Ricky Thornton, Jr., 17. 8-Nate Warren, 18. 1j-Jeff Streeker, 19. 74-Garrett Funk, 20. 3x-Jason Briese, 21. 18-Bill Meyer, 22. 51-Joey Moriarty.

Perth Motorplex

NEW South Welshman Adam Clarke, who started from position seven, won The Pool Shop Kalamunda WA Speedcar Championship tonight from Dayne Kingshott and Neville Lance.

After sitting back behind the battle between the early leaders Clarke made his move late in the event and never looked back in a perfect tune up for the upcoming national title here in a couple of weeks.

“It was a great race, we had to come from behind,” Clarke said.

“We just dusted off the cobwebs and we are getting better and better every week.”

Kingshott had a struggle on his hands early when he lost power steering but put up one hell of a challenge and led for a while.

“Once again it was a great effort from the crew, we had an awesome car all night,” Kingshott said.

“It was just a little thing (power steering) but we will get there one day.

“Thanks to the Motorplex, it was a tough track tonight but it was still good fun.”

Lance, who started from pole and lead for the first half of the race, said tyre choice proved costly.

“After that last restart I struggled to keep it going,” Lance said.

“Obviously the competition is good and fast…we would have loved to have won it.”

Lance had a handy lead early on but the field closed up after Glen Mears got tangled up with another car in pits bend with 13 laps to go.

Clarke came into contention on the restart and was into third - moments later Kingshott muscled his way into the lead over Lance who was struggling.

Clarke followed soon afterwards and with four laps remaining pounced to take the win.

Vaughan Manders finished fourth from Scott Glazebrook, Paul Robinson, American Alex Bright, Travis White, Dean Merrylees and Steven Henderson to round out the top 10.

POOL SHOP KALAMUNDA SPEEDCARS

Heat 1: 1st Neville Lance, 2nd Glen Mears, 3rd Lee Redmond, 4th Paul Robinson, 5th Scott Glazebrook, 6th Alfonso Guadagnino, 7th Daniel Golding, 8th Steven Henderson, 9th Perry Farcich, 10th David Perry, 11th Bob Goddard.

Heat 2: 1st 1st Dayne Kingshott, 2nd Dean Merrylees, 3rd Travis White, 4th Bryn Lake, 5th Adam Clarke, 6th Alex Bright, 7th Chris Telenta, 8th Casey Schuman, 9th Philip Jeffreyes. DNF: Daryl Clayden and Vaughan Manders.

Heat 3: 1st Scott Glazebrook, 2nd Dayne Kingshott, 3rd Travis White, 4th Adam Clarke, 5th Perry Farcich, 6th Daniel Golding, 7th Bob Goddard. DNF: Chris Telenta, Casey Schuman, Steven Henderson and Rob Golding.

Heat 4: 1st Neville Lance, 2nd Paul Robinson, 3rd Vaughan Manders, 4th Alex Bright, 5th Lee Redmond, 6th Daryl Clayden, 7th Dean Merryless, 8th Glen Mears, 9th David Perry. DNF: Philip Jeffreys, Bryn Lake and Alfonso Guadagnino.

Final: 1st Adam Clarke, 2nd Dayne Kinghsott, 3rd Neville Lance, 4th Vaughan Manders, 5th Scott Glazebrook, 6th Paul Robinson, 7th Alex Bright, 8th Travis White, 9th Dean Merrylees, 10th Steven Henderson, 11th Bob Goddard, 12th Philip Jeffreys, 13th David Perry. DNF: Daniel Golding, Lee Redmond, Glen Mears, Casey Schuman, Perry Farcich, Rob Golding.

WATSONS EXPRESS TRANSPORT SPRINTCARS

RYAN Farrell’s unbelievable run continued when he won another feature race, taking the 25-lapper from Ben Ellement and Carl Dowling.

Farrell started on the outside of Ellement and watched on as the #44 machine powered away early.

There was plenty of drama early on as Jason Kendrick’s crew was forced to change an engine and ran out of time to get onto the track.

An incident on the back straight forced a restart allowing Kendrick to resume in a full restart but his challenge proved to be over quickly as he crashed out with Jamie Oldfield.

Farrell showed plenty of patience, marking his time and running a slightly higher line than Ellement but as they were fighting for position Jamie Maiolo, who started from the back of the pack, had raced through and grabbed the lead.

Not long after Maiolo lost ground to Farrell who set sail for home.

The battle for second was on between Ellement, Dowling and Maiolo until the latter blew a left rear tyre.

“Ben was really strong, he was good early and we were bad early,” Farrell said.

“It was good to lose the start tonight and have to chase.”

Ellement said he was getting sick and tired of finishing second.

“We are persevering each week and it doesn’t count yet, the money races are yet to come,” Ellement said.

“It’s great to race with guys like that, we could have been a little better there.

“We will come back and have another crack.”

Dowling said the car was going strong but said due to work commitments they were not able to do enough shows to qualify for The Chase.

Qualifying: Group A: Jason Kendrick 14.182, Lee Nash 14.358, Jeff Leisk 14.425, Robert Watson junior 14.658, Jamie Maiolo 14.733, Jason Boland 15.111, Jamie Oldfield 15.418.

Group B: Ryan Farrell 14.657, Carl Dowling 14.663, Mark Wells 14.720, Todd Waddell 14.797, Sheldon Brady 15.265 and Kye Scroop 15.269.

Group C: Ben Ellement 14.139, Bradley Maiolo 14.797, Callum Williamson 14.812, Nathan Brady 15.004 and Allan Nash 15.140.

Heat 1: 1st Ben Ellement, 2nd Jason Kendrick, 3rd Sheldon Brady, 4th Carl Dowling, 5th Jamie Oldfield, 6th Todd Waddell, 7th Allan Nash, 8th Jeff Leisk. DNF: Jamie Maiolo, Callum Williamson.

Heat 2: 1st Kye Scroop, 2nd Jason Boland, 3rd Robert Watson junior, 4th Ryan Farrell, 5th Bradley Maiolo, 6th Nathan Brady, 7th Daniel Harding, 8th Lee Nash.

Heat 3: 1st Lee Nash, 2nd Callum Williamson, 3rd Carl Dowling, 4th Jason Boland, 5th Sheldon Brady, 6th Allan Nash. DNF: Jason Kendrick and Nathan Brady. Heat 4: 1st Ryan Farrell, 2nd Ben Ellement, 3rd Bradley Maiolo, 4th Jeff Leisk, 5th Daniel Harding, 6th Jamie Maiolo, 7th Robert Watson junior, 8th Todd Waddell, 9th Jamie Oldfield and 10th Kye Scroop.

Feature: 1st Ryan Farrell, 2nd Ben Ellement, 3rd Carl Dowling, 4th Lee Nash, 5th Callum Williamson, 6th Jeff Leisk, 7th Daniel Harding, 8th Kye Scroop, 9th Bradley Maiolo, 10th Sheldon Brady, 11th Todd Waddell. DNF: Jamie Maiolo, Jamie Oldfield, Allan Nash, Jason Kendrick, Jason Boland, Robert Watson junior, Nathan Brady. DNS: Mark Wells.

New Zealand Midgetcar Championship

Defending title holder, Michael Pickens of Auckland showed that he is the driver to beat when he dominated qualifying for the Giannis Bread 71st New Zealand Midgetcar Championship's at Christchurch's Mag and Turbo Ruapuna Speedway on Friday evening. Pickens, who is chasing his fifth New Zealand crown threw down the gauntlet, dropping just one point from his three heats and shattered the 12 lap record by over three seconds when he blitzed the field to win his first heat race. Pickens was joined from Group 1 by five time South Island champ, Dave Kerr, Shane O'Conner (Auckland), Alvin Cobb (Huntly) and Gavin Wilke of Dunedin.

Nelson's Nevil Basalaj (Nelson) and Auckland's Wayne Green were the class of group two, with Ricky Logan(USA), local Glen Durie and Aucklands Chris McCutcheon all making the cut to progress directly into the finals.

Brad Mosen (Auckland), Stratford's Duane Hickman , Hayden Williams and Dayne Maxwell - both of Auckland and Nelson driver Nick Marquet made qualified from group three, with all the other drivers now having to contest the B Main with the top five finishers going into the 20 car Finals.

Qualifying for the TQ Masters was hotly contested with both Jeremy Webb - two wins and Auckland Paul LeCren standing out. Webb also won the Tri National Feature, after being pushed all the way by LeCren with Auckland's Shane Phillips in third place. Race Results- Competitors From Christchurch Unless Stated)

New Zealand Midgetcars Qualifying.

Group 1.

Ht 1. Michael Pickens (Auck) 1, David Kerr 2, Shane O'Connor (Auck) 3, Alvin Cobb(Huntley) 4, Dave Gick (Auck) 5, Peter Hunnibel (Auck) 6

Ht 2. Pickens 1, Gick 2, Cobb 3, Gavin Wilkie (Dunedin) 4, Scott Millar 6.

Ht 3. O'Conner 1, Pickens 2, Kerr 3, Alistair Wootten (Auck) 4, Hunnibel 5, Wilkie 6.

Qualifying Points: Pickens 32, Kerr 24, O'Conner 24, Cobb 21 , Wilkie 19 - all qualify - Gick 17, Hunnibel 16, Wootten 13 , Millar 12, Steve McCullam 10, Harley Taylor (Auck) 7

Group 2.

Ht 1. Nevil Basalaj (Nelson) 1, Wayne Green (Auck) 2, Chris McCutcheon (Auck) 3, Rick Logan (Auck) 4, Glen Durie 5, Darren Nankivell 6.

Ht 2. Basalaj 1, Green 2, McCutcheon 3, Logan, Scott Buckley (Auck) 6.

Ht 3. Durie 1, Green 2, Logan 3, Basalaj 4, Buckley 5, Andrew Browm (Nelson) 6.

Qualifying Points: Basalaj 28, Green 27, Logan 21, Durie 21 , McCutheon 16 - all qualify - Buckley 12, Nankivell 8, Ricky McGough (Auck) 8, Brown 7,

Group 3.

Ht 1. Duane Hickman(Stratford) 1, Nick Marquet (Nelson) 2, Hayden Williams (Auck) 3, Brad Mosen (Auck) 4, Dayne Maxwell (Auck) 5, Nick Donaldon 6.

Ht 2. Williams 1, Mosen 2, Hickman 3, Maxwell 4, Marquet 5, Jared Wade (Auck) 6.

Ht 3. Mosen 1, Maxwell 2, Wade 3, Hickman 4, Marquet 5, Donaldson 6.

Qualifying Points: Mosen 26, Hickman 25, Williams 22, Maxwell 22, Marquet 21 - all qualify - Wade 17, Donaldson 14, Glenn Everett 0, Chris Gwilliam (Auck) 0

TQ Masters Qualifying

Ht 1. Blair Warren 1, Kimberley Yeatman 2, Mark Alexander (Napier) 3.

Ht 2. Jeremy Webb 1, Paul LeCren (Auck) 2, Kyle Glover 3.

Ht 3. Gareth Bindon 1, Shane Phillips (Auck) 2, Duane Todd 3.

Ht 4. Jared Taylor(Auck) 1, Ben Gilmore 2, Justin McMinn (Aust) 3.

Ht 5. D Todd 1, G Bindon 2, Tom Lumsden 3.

Ht 6. Webb 1, Lindsay Bailey 2, LeCren 3.

Feature. Webb 1, LeCren 2, Phillips 3.

Modified Sprints

Ht 1. Kieran Harris 1, Darryl Harris 2, Josh Walls 3.

Feature. Caleb Baughan 1, Walls 2, Charlie Jackson 3,

¼ Midgets

Ht 1. Hunter Rowland 1, Morgan McHugh(auck) 2, Hayden Guptill (Auck) 3.

Ht 2. Jacob LeCren (Auck) 1, Montana Jamieson 2, Liam McCoubrey 3.

Ht 3. McHugh 1, McCoubrey 2, Jayden Bush (Auck) 3.

Reed’s All Star Challenge

After a rushed day or so for the V92 Mathew Reed Team all their hard work paid off as he won the Mainline DynoLog Dynamometers All Star Challenge Saturday night at Heytesbury Stockfeed Simpson Speedway. “Reed had mentioned a few times that he would like to come and run 360’s, which incidentally is where he started his sprintcar career in Victoria many years ago. But the cost of a 410 and 360 as well as date clashes did not really make it possible for him. After teaming up with a 360 team in WA in the past, an engine was shipped over by GKR Transport from WA on Tuesday arriving in Melbourne Friday. So Matty, Pete and Dad slotted the engine in the car Friday night and arrived at Simpson Sat afternoon to have a go. And as the results show he certainly did!” Mandy Searle says. With a star studded field of 3 American drivers, top 410 competitors & and the ProVideo Big Screen the blue ribbon event was full of atmosphere & excitement. Searle tells us “what an opportunity for our 360 guys, it’s not very often they get a chance to line up beside Danny Smith, David Gravel & Caleb Griffith. To even be able to sit behind these guys and learn from them is amazing – let alone race and beat them! Lining up in P1 of the A Tim Van Ginneken in the V86 was looking strong leading it for over half race distance only to have a front axle break sending him hard into the wall on Turn 3. This unfortunately ended the teams’ excellent night. Reed had already moved himself up to 2nd place by this stage but then had to contend with USA91 David Gravel trying everything he could to pull Reed in and look for the chance to pass him. The dice for 3rd and 4th places was on between Vogels and Hickman with Hickman taking 3rd on the last lap of the event. An ailing V74 Michael Cunningham was attempting to pull the car infield when the ACT Tony Moule tangled with him sending Moule into a violent roll. This ended the night for Moule who had taken out the last 2 All Star features. All Star regular SA71 Sam Putland had a flat tire early in the feature which was disappointing for the team after driving back to Simpson for SA for the night. The ProVideo Big Screen entertained the huge crowd for the night. With Driver introductions, driver interviews, tech talks, action replays and racing clips the show was stepped up another level. Special thanks must be given to the ProVideo staff for the great job they did on the night. Heat Wins: Matt Reed, Danny Smith, Darren Hickman, Tim Van Ginneken, Shaun Forrell, Michael Cunningham.

B Main : USA60 Caleb Griffith, V97 colin Brooks, V99 Zac Farrer, ACT26 Tony Moule, V96 Andy Caruana, V11 Brad Foster. V80 Scott Irons-DNF, V12 Kristy Ellis-DNF, V15Bill Fraser-DNF, V23 Jimmy Gardiner-DNF, V21Jamie Hennessy-DNF, V90 Corey McCullagh-DNF, V7 Paul Solomon-DNF A Main: V92 Matt Reed, USA91 David Gravel, V40 Darren Hickman, V70 John Vogels, V57 Michael Phillips, SA39 Shane Heathcote, V4 Phil Lock, USA60 Caleb Griffith, V83 Chris Solomon, V34 Brenten Farrer, V96 Andy Caruana, USA69 Danny Smith, V99 Zac Farrer, V11 Brad Foster, ACT8 Shaun Forrell, V97 Colin Brooks-DNF, V86 Tim Van Ginneken DNF, V74 Michael Cunningham DNF, ACT26 Tony Moule DNF, SA71 Sam Putland DNF

Contingency Awards: Red Ed Sheds Lucky 7’s -Phil Lock Bar Up 8 - Caleb Griffith Hoosier Hero - Matt Reed Oval Express Magazine Quick Time - David Gravel Fire Service Plus Hot Arse - Zac Farrer IDIGIT Luck Draw - Shaun Forrell QT Hard Charger - Caleb Griffith Johnny V Tear Offs - Scott Irons

Championship Points 1 VIC 97 Colin Brooks 1204 2 ACT 26 Tony Moule 1142 3 VIC 4 Phil Lock 1139 4 VIC 11 Brad Foster 1136 5 SA 71 Sam Putland 1125 6 VIC 7 Paul Solomon 1061 7 ACT 8 Shaun Forrell 1061 8 VIC 34 Brenton Farrer 914 9 VIC 15 Bill Fraser 828 10 VIC 91 Liam Williams 726

Supercheap Auto Archerfield Speedway

Colebard Street, Archerfield Qld

Sunday January 13, 2013

Congratulations James McFadden

From the management and staff of Supercheap Auto Archerfield Speedway, congratulations James McFadden on your victory in the Australian Sprintcar Championship!

A hot favourite for the Championship after his Australian Sprintcar Open win at the venue a week before, McFadden started on the front row alongside David Murcott in the forty lap Championship Final and put in an outstanding drive to catch Murcott in lapped traffic, taking the lead with six laps remaining and going on to take the chequers by a little more than half a second. The victory was McFadden's second in the Australian Championship and proved to be a very popular one with the large crowd on hand to witness the 51st running of Australia's most prestigious Sprintcar event.

Murcott can consider himself unlucky not to be waking up on Sunday morning as the Champion after putting in one of the very best drives of his career only to come up one spot short, at times holding on to significant leads only to have McFadden close in traffic and ultimately James timed his run to perfection. David showed his class and talent and will leave Brisbane with many new fans.

Third across the line was Steven Lines followed by previous Australian Championship winners Kerry Madsen, Robbie Farr and Brooke Tatnell with Andrew Scheuerle, six-time Champion Garry Brazier, three-time Champ Max Dumesny and Trevor Green completing the top ten. Tatnell's reign as National Champion came to an end with a barnstorming run from twenty-first to sixth after earlier competing in the C-Main and taking the provisional provided to him as the defending Champion.

David Muir, Peter Lack, Daniel Pestka, Cameron Gessner, Danny Reidy, Darren Jensen, Todd Wanless, Jamie Veal and Brock Dean finished eleven through nineteenth while the only drivers not to finish were Ian Madsen and Shaun Dobson.

With the Championship run and won, it also brings the annual Summer Of Speed at Qld's Home Of Speedway to a close for another year. It's been nine nights of racing in eighteen days and has delivered arguably some of the best Feature races ever seen at the venue with multiple racing lines providing drivers from around Australia and the United States opportunities to showcase Sprintcar racing at its best in front of near-record crowds.

Again, congratulations to James on his win but also congratulations to each and every driver who competed, thanks for the show you put on for the fans. Thanks also to all the officials, staff and volunteers who came together to make the Championship and the entire Summer Of Speed schedule a success, your assistance as always is greatly appreciated.

Complete event results - http://www.brisbanespeedway.com.au/results.asp

Sprintcars Qld race reports - www.sprintcarsqueensland.com.au

Australian Championship reports - http://www.scca.com.au

Supercheap Auto Archerfield Speedway

Colebard Street, Archerfield Qld

Saturday January 12, 2013

McFadden Stakes His Claim

World Series Sprintcars Champion James McFadden staked his claim for a second Australian Sprintcar Championship crown with yet another impressive drive to win the Championship's Night Two Preliminary Feature at Supercheap Auto Archerfield Speedway and earn himself top spot in overall qualifying points heading into tonight's Final.

McFadden led all but one lap of the twenty-five Preliminary race, losing the lead momentarily to Robbie Farr in traffic before quickly regaining the upper hand the next go around. Farr would lose second spot to Murcott with just three laps left to run and Murcott could consider himself unlucky not to have had the chance to battle James for the win in the final lap when James' run to the chequers was slowed by heavy lapped traffic.

Defending Champion Brooke Tatnell had a night to forget with incidents in two of his qualifying Heat races putting paid to his chances of making the twenty car field for the Preliminary, albeit by just one spot. Conversely, Max Dumesny looked every bit the multi-time Australian and World Series Sprintcar Champion that he is by qualifying fourth for the Prelim and was running third and closing on the leaders when he got caught up in the spin of a lapped car on lap eight. Max's legion of fans around the country will be heartened by his performance.

James McFadden opened his campaign and the night's proceedings by setting Fast Time with an 11.744s lap ahead of Dumesny (11.956s), Ian Madsen (11.984s), Ronnie Barber (12.041) and Robbie Farr (12.049). Heat race wins went the way of Jamie Stark, Mark Pholi, Adrian O'Connell, Shaun Dobson, David Murcott (2), Darren Jensen, David Muir and Robbie Farr.

Racing continues tonight (Saturday) with the third and final night of the Supercheap Auto Australian Sprintcar Championship featuring the remaining Heat races for all competitors, C and B Mains Top 8 ShootOut and forty lap Championship Final . General admission gates open 3:30pm, early racing from 5:00pm, main programme from 6:00pm.

Supercheap Auto Australian Sprintcar Championship - Night Two Preliminary Feature Results:

1. James McFadden, 2. David Murcott, 3. Robbie Farr, 4. Ian Madsen, 5. Jamie Veal, 6. David Muir, 7. Mark Pholi, 8. Daniel Pestka, 9. Shaun Dobson, 10. Adrian O'Connell, 11. Ryan Farrell, 12. Jake Tranter, 13. Darren Jensen, 14. Nick Lacey, 15. Ronnie Barber, 16. Brodie Tulloch, 17. Dave Muir (NQ), 18. Scott Doyle. DNF: Jamie Stark, Max Dumesny.

Night Two Points (Top Fifteen):

1. James McFadden (145), 2. David Murcott (145), 3. Robbie Farr (138), 4. Ian Madsen (124), 5. Daniel Pestka (121), 6. Jamie Veal (120), 7. Max Dumesny (114), 8. Darren Jensen (111), 9. David Muir (103), 10. Nick Lacey (102), 11. Mark Pholi (101), 12. Shaun Dobson (98), 13. Ronnie Barber (97), 14. Jake Tranter (94), 15. Adrian O'Connell (90).

Two Night Combined Points (Top Twenty-Four Invert):

1. James McFadden (145), 2. David Murcott (145), 3. Robbie Farr (138), 4. Kerry Madsen (133), 5. Steven Lines (130), 6. Ian Madsen (124), 7. Danny Reidy (123), 8. Daniel Pestka (121), 9. Garry Brazier (120), 10. Peter Lack (120), 11. Jamie Veal (120), 12. Cameron Gessner (117), 13. Andrew Scheuerle (117), 14. Max Dumesny (114), 15. Darren Jensen (111), 16. Trevor Green (110), 17. Todd Wanless (108), 18. Brock Dean (107), 19. David Muir (103), 20. Nick Lacey (102), 21. Mark Pholi (101), 22. Terry Bracken (101), 23. Brent Kratzmann (99), Dan Murray (99).

Complete event results - http://www.brisbanespeedway.com.au/results.asp

Sprintcars Qld race reports - www.sprintcarsqueensland.com.au

Australian Championship reports - http://www.scca.com.au

Next Event:

Date: Saturday, January 12, 2013

Venue: Supercheap Auto Archerfield Speedway

Location: 63 Colebard Street West, Archerfield Qld

Adults: $40.00

Pensioners & Students (with Photo ID): $33.00

Teens: 13 - 15 yrs: $20.00, Children: 3 - 12 yrs: $10.00

Family Passes: $90.00 (2 adults + 2 children 12 yrs or under)

General admission gates open 3:45pm, early racing from 5:00pm, main programme from 6:00pm.

Parking is available at the track for $3.00. Racing finishes by 10.30pm.

Programmed events include: Supercheap Auto Australian Sprintcar Championship + support class racing.

Supercheap Auto Archerfield Speedway

Colebard Street, Archerfield Qld

Thursday January 10, 2013

Kerry Madsen Wins Night One Preliminary Feature

The name Madsen was in the victory circle for the second time this week at Supercheap Auto Archerfield Speedway, this time however it was Kerry who backed up brother Ian's win in the Capalaba Wreckers Sprintcar Cup with a victory of his own in the Preliminary Feature on night one of the Australian Sprintcar Championship.

Madsen led home Andrew Scheuerle and Steven Lines in the twenty-five lap event, eventually taking the win by a comfortable margin after earlier being involved in an enthralling battle for the lead with Lines who led laps 10-13 before Madsen regained the ascendency. Lines would lose the runner-up spot to Scheuerle just laps later and hold onto the final podium spot ahead of six-time Champ Garry Brazier and Danny Reidy.

Todd Wanless opened the night's proceedings by setting Fast Time with an 11.867s lap ahead of Danny Reidy (11.912s) and Madsen (11.913s). Heat race wins went the way of Tim Garrett, Peter Lack (2), Dan Murray (2), Ricky Maiolo (2), Eddie Lumbar and Brent Kratzmann.

Racing continues tomorrow night (Friday) with night two of the Supercheap Auto Australian Sprintcar Championship featuring the remaining competitors in the field including Ian Madsen, James McFadden, Brooke Tatnell, Robbie Farr, David Murcott and Max Dumesny. General admission gates open 3:45pm, early racing from 5:00pm, main programme from 6:00pm.

Supercheap Auto Australian Sprintcar Championship - Night One Preliminary Feature Results:

1. Kerry Madsen, 2. Andrew Scheuerle, 3. Steven Lines, 4. Garry Brazier, 5. Danny Reidy, 6. Trevor Green, 7. Brock Dean, 8. Cameron Gessner, 9. Grant Anderson, 10. Terry Bracken, 11. Steven Johnson, 12. Bryan Mann, 13. Peter Lack, 14. Tim Garrett, 15. Dan Murray, 16. Brent Kratzmann. DNF: Richard Morgan, Ricky Maiolo, Eddie Lumbar, Todd Wanless.

Night One Points (Top Fifteen):

1. Kerry Madsen (133), 2. Steven Lines (130), 3. Danny Reidy (123), 4. Garry Brazier (120), 5. Peter Lack (120), 6. Cameron Gessner (117), 7. Andrew Scheuerle (117), 8. Trevor Green (110), 9. Todd Wanless (108), 10. Brock Dean (107), 11. Terry Bracken (101), 12. Brent Kratzmann (99), 13. Dan Murray (99), 14. Bryan Mann (95), 15. Tim Garrett (95).

Complete event results - http://www.brisbanespeedway.com.au/results.asp

Sprintcars Qld race reports - www.sprintcarsqueensland.com.au

Australian Championship reports - http://www.scca.com.au

Next Event:

Date: Friday/Saturday, January 11/12, 2013

Venue: Supercheap Auto Archerfield Speedway

Location: 63 Colebard Street West, Archerfield Qld

Adults: $35.00/$40.00

Pensioners & Students (with Photo ID): $28.00/$33.00

Teens: 13 - 15 yrs: $15.00/$20.00, Children: 3 - 12 yrs: $10.00/$10.00

Family Passes: $80.00/$90.00 (2 adults + 2 children 12 yrs or under)

General admission gates open 3:45pm, early racing from 5:00pm, main programme from 6:00pm.

Parking is available at the track for $3.00. Racing finishes by 10.30pm.

Programmed events include: Supercheap Auto Australian Sprintcar Championship + support class racing each night.

Moule – 2 from 2

With back to back feature wins ACT26 Tony Moule took out Round 4 of the Mainline DynoLog Dynamometers All Star Series at Simpson Speedway last night. Moule in the MCF Trailers/Argus Racing QT Chassis lead the 30 laps feature from green to checker and fought off a hard charging USA69 Danny Smith. In front of a large crowd at the Heytesbury Stockfeeds Simpson Speedway the newly shaped race track proved to be a winner for all – drivers and fans with some fantastic racing displayed through the night with high banking and racing lines both high and low. After winning the Pole Shoot Out and lining up in P1 USA69 Danny Smith was approached with an offer to run for an additional $1000 if he won from the rear. After talking with car owner Ken Hutchins they decided to take the offer up. An offer was then also made to the first Aussie home in front of Smith to pick up another $500. The crowd knew they were going to be in for an awesome feature race and were certainly not disappointed, with Smith moving his way thru the traffic to 2nd place. “Dam – I wanted to win that race” Smith said afterwards. Moule commented afterwards “I knew the old …….. was behind me and was counting down the laps towards the end hoping I had enough left to take out the win.” With ¾ race distance completed local & regular 410 runner V70 John Vogel’s touched middle of turn 1 & 2 and bought on the reds. Vogel’s was running a good 4th place at the time. V97 Colin Brooks showed some great form and was running a steady 2nd till swooped by Smith in the final laps. Early series leader Brad Foster’s night was made difficult by tipping the V11 on its side in his 2nd heat loosing valuable points and starting for 18th in the A. With another good drive Foster moved up to 11th place. Current Series Champion Harley Bishop made a return in the Mark Skidmore owned V71 Cool stretched limousine whilst he is still waiting to get his own engine completed. Unfortunately his night was short after mechanical issues in his first heat. Heat Wins: Danny Smith, Brad Foster, Andy Caruana & Shaun Forrell.

A Main : ACT26 Tony Moule, USA69 Danny Smith, V97 Colin Brooks, V74 Michael Cunningham, V91 Liam Williams, SA83 Shannon Barry, V34 Brenten Farrer, V4 Phil Lock, V96 Andy Caruana, SA71 Sam Putland, V11 Brad Foster, ACT8 Shaun Forrell, V57 Michael Phillips, V15 Bill Fraser, V7 Paul Solomon, V70 John Vogel’s-DNF, V86 Tim Van Ginneken-DNF, V90 Cory McCullagh –DNF, V83 Chris Solomon-DNF, V23 Jimmy Gardiner-DNF.

Contingency Awards: Red Ed Sheds Lucky 7’s - Brenten Farrer Bar Up 8 - Phil Lock Hoosier Hero - Tony Moule Oval Express Magazine Quick Time - Danny Smith, Fire Service Plus Hot Arse - Bill Fraser IDIGIT Luck Draw - Andy Caruana QT Hard Charger - Danny Smith Top 5 Championship Points

1. Colin Brooks - 990 2. Tony Moule - 974 3. Brad Foster - 924 4. Sam Putland - 916 5. Phil Lock - 901

Perth Motorplex

RYAN Farrell’s dominance in WA Sprintcar racing this season continued when he won the 9th Annual Sprintcar Muster at the Perth Motorplex on Saturday night from Ben Ellement and American Craig Dollansky.

Farrell started on the outside of the front row with Ellement and looked in control for most of the 25-lap feature race.

Dayne Kingshott was the first casualty when he got messed up on the first lap and went over on the start/finish line, only moments after he won the New Year Speedcar Derby.

On the next restart Mark Wells got a good run but then tagged the fence on the approach to the back straight which resulted in Sheldon Brady and Robert Watson junior also being taken out of the show.

Jason Kendrick also withdrew with damage to the #11 car.

Farrell got the jump and withstood a fierce challenge from Ben Ellement before the field regrouped seven laps in after Kye Scroop flipped in pits bend.

Jamie Maiolo, who was racing for position with younger brother Jamie, went into turn one just a little bit too hard and damaged the #99, ending his night with 17 laps remaining.

With 11 laps remaining Allan Nash put his car on its side in pits bend.

Ellement closed the gap with seven laps to go as they entered lapped traffic but ultimately had nothing for the current WA champion.

“That was hard work, the conditions tonight were difficult to say the least,” Farrell said.

He thought the best line was going to be up on the high line but after he nearly came unstuck early made the “executive decision” to run a lower line.

Ellement was happy with another podium finish.

“That wasn’t too bad but I was fighting that thing the whole way,” Ellement said.

Dollansky ended his WA campaign with a trophy for the Flex Motorsport team.

“This team kept working hard,” Dollansky said.

“We have been struggling a bit to get a handle on this car.

“It was pretty tight there towards the end and hopefully the fans enjoyed the show.”

WATSONS EXPRESS TRANSPORT SPRINTCARS

Qualifying: Group A: Jason Kendrick 14.964, Mark Wells 15.264, Robert Watson 15.411, Nathan Brady 15.635, Jake Beard-Miller NTT.

Group B: Jamie Maiolo 14.983, Ben Ellement 14.998, Callum Williamson 15.380, Sheldon Brady 14.992, Steven Ford 17.272.

Group C: 1st Ryan Farrell 14.885, Kye Scroop 14.892, Jeff Leisk 14.917, Bradley Maiolo 15.043, Allan Nash 16.646, Carl Dowling 17.727

Group D: Lee Nash 14.949, Craig Dollansky 15.146, Daniel Harding 15.173, Todd Waddell 15.363, Dayne Kingshott 15.459.

Race 1: 1st Ben Ellement, 2nd Bradley Maiolo, 3rd Dayne Kingshott, 4th Sheldon Brady, 5th Kye Scroop, 6th Daniel Harding, 7th Lee Nash, 8th Liam Dowling. DNF: Robert Watson junior and Jason Kendrick.

Race 2: 1st Nathan Brady, 2nd Ryan Farrell, 3rd Jamie Maiolo, 4th Allan Nash, 5th Craig Dollansky, 6th Steven Ford, 7th Callum Williamson, 8th Mark Wells, 9th Todd Waddell, 10th Jake Beard-Miller. DNF: Jeff Leisk.

Race 3: 1st Ben Ellement, 2nd Jamie Maiolo, 3rd Lee Nash, 4th Craig Dollansky, 5th Callum Williamson, 6th Dayne Kingshott, 7th Sheldon Brady, 8th Daniel Harding, 9th Todd Waddell and 10th Steven Ford. DNF Jake Beard-Miller.

Race 4: 1st Ryan Farrell, 2nd Mark Wells, 3rd Jason Kendrick, 4th Kye Scroop, 5th Allan Nash, 6th Jeff Leisk, 7th Bradley Maiolo, 8th Robert Watson junior, 9th Liam Dowling. DNF: Nathan Brady.

Feature: 1st Ryan Farrell, 2nd Ben Ellement, 3rd Craig Dollansky, 4th Bradley Maiolo, 5th Jeff Leisk, 6th Liam Dowling, 7th Jake Beard-Miller, 8th Steven Ford, 9th Todd Waddell, 10th Callum Williamson. DNF: Allan Nash, Jamie Maiolo, Kye Scroop, Lee Nash, Mark Wells, Dayne Kingshott, Daniel Harding, Jason Kendrick, Sheldon Brady, Nathan Brady and Robert Watson junior.

AJ COCHRANE AND SONS FORMULA 500S

ANDREW Priolo was on the pace all night in the AJ Cochrane and Sons Formula 500s and put it altogether in the 15-lap final, winning from Matt Higgs and Chris Dymock.

He started on the front row and looked strong to win by 1.872 seconds.

Earlier in the night Priolo enjoyed a pair of seconds.

Higgs started his night with a fourth and then won the second heat to start on the front row with Priolo.

Dymock, who finished 5.340 seconds behind the winner, started from position eight and did well to move forward at the business end of the night.

He was fifth in race one but was a DNF in race two.

Race 1: 1st Troy Johnson, 2nd Andrew Priolo, 3rd Brendan Condren, 4th Matt Higgs, 5th Chris Dymock, 6th Adrian Fogliani, 7th Jason Pryde, 8th Shane Andersson, 9th Brad Pages, 10th Craig Bottrell, 11th Jeff Ross, 12th Bill Richards. DNF: Brock Nanovich, Kym Gould, Lizz Pummer, Regan Prow and David Carstairs.

Race 2: 1st Matt Higgs, 2nd Andrew Priolo, 3rd Brock Nanovich, 4th Brendan Condren, 5th Craig Bottrell, 6th Troy Johnson, 7th Brad Pages, 8th Kym Gould, 9th David Carstairs, 10th Jeff Ross, 11th Lizz Plummer. DNF: Jason Pryde, Adrian Fogliani, Chris Dymock, Shane Andersson, Bill Richards and Regan Prow.

Final: 1st Andrew Priolo, 2nd Matt Higgs, 3rd Chris Dymock, 4th Troy Johnson, 5th Brendan Condren, 6th Brock Nanovich, 7th Craig Bottrell, 8th Jason Pryde, 9th Brad Pages, 10th Jeff Ross, 11th David Carstairs, 12th Lizz Plummer. DNF: Adrian Fogliani, Kym Gould, Shane Andersson.

OUR CAR AUTOS WINGLESS SPRINTS

HE started the night with a fourth but then Marshall McDiarmid never put a foot wrong to dominate in the Our Car Autos Wingless Sprints.

McDiarmid won the second heat and then won the 15-lap final by 0.458 seconds over Tom Payet and Danny Attwood.

The former WA champion started on the front row with Attwood who won the first race.

Race 1: 1st Danny Attwood, 2nd Brendon Wedge, 3rd Ryan Condren, 4th Marshall McDiarmid, 5th Daniel Coleman, 6th Scott Elst, 7th Glen Francis, 8th Michael Keen, 9th Phil Taylor, 10th Brock Zonca, 11th Tom Payet, 12th Travis Southwell, 13th Ross Miller, 14th Tyson Byden, 15th Matt Vincent. DNF: Chad Gordon.

Race 2: 1st Marshall McDiarmid, 2nd Brock Zonca, 3rd Daniel Coleman, 4th Glen Francis, 5th Danny Attwood, 6th Tom Payet, 7th Michael Keen, 8th Brendon Wedge, 9th Travis Southwell, 10th Phil Taylor, 11th Chad Gordon, 12th Tyson Bryden, 13th Matt Vincent. DNF: Ross Millar, Ryan Condren and Scott Elst.

Final: 1st Marshall McDiarmid, 2nd Tom Payet, 3rd Danny Attwood, 4th Michael Keen, 5th Brendon Wedge, 6th Brock Zonca, 7th Ryan Condren, 8th Daniel Coleman, 9th Glen Francis, 10th Phil Taylor, 11th Chad Gordon, 12th Tyson Bryden, 13th Travis Southwell, 14th Ross Millar and 15th Matt Vincent. DNS: Scott Elst.

THE POOL SHOP KALAMUNDA SPEEDCARS

A JUBILANT Dayne Kingshott punched his fist in the air as he crossed the line first to win the 25-lap New Year Speedcar Derby from New South Welshman Adam Clarke and Lee Redmond.

It was a big night for Kingshott who then had to race off and buckle up for the Sprintcar feature race only moments later.

He paid credit to his team after saying they had trouble with the car earlier in the night.

Kinghshott started from position fifth and went on to win the race by 0.445 of a second.

Race 1: 1st Alfonso Guadagnino, 2nd Neville Lance, 3rd Adam Clarke, 4th Vaughan Manders, 5th Paul Robinson, 6th Glen Mears, 7th Bryn Lake, 8th Travis White, 9th Lee Redmond, 10th Perry Farcich, 11th Rob Golding, 12th Dayne Kingshott, 13th Bob Goddard. DNF: Daryl Clayden, Steven Henderson, Daniel Golding and Scott Glazebrook.

Race 2: 1st Dayne Kingshott, 2nd Scott Glazebrook, 3rd Lee Redmond, 4th Alfonso Guadagnino, 5th Paul Robinson, 6th Travis White, 7th Adam Clarke, 8th Bryn Lake, 9th Vaughan Manders, 10th Rob Golding, 11th Glen Mears, 12th Daniel Golding, 13th Bob Goddard. DNF: Daryl Clayden, Perry Farcich, Neville Lance, Phillip Jeffreys.

Final: 1st Dayne Kingshott, 2nd Adam Clarke, 3rd Lee Redmond, 4th Paul Robinson, 5th Vaughan Manders, 6th Neville Lance, 7th Glen Mears, 8th Daniel Golding, 9th Rob Golding and 10th Bob Goddard. DNF: Scott Glazebrook, Travis White, Bryn Lake, Daryl Clayden, Alfonso Guadagnino, Perry Farcich.

LIMITED SPRINTCARS

Race 1: 1st Mick Doble, 2nd Sarah Zemunik, 3rd Robbie Stephens, 4th Ian Dhu, 5th Steven Kendall, 6th Todd Davis, 7th Jason Fernie, 8th Ray Bandy, 9th Jacob Lucas, 10th Ron Burgess, 11th Debbie Bandy, 12th John Magerl. DNF: Greg Clarke and Annette Crabb

Race 2: 1st Mike Armstrong, 2nd Scott Spark, 3rd Ron Wilson, 4th Anthony Rifici, 5th David O’Brien, 6th Gavin Davis, 7th Shane Maskell, 8th Carolyn Armstrong, 9th Peter McNamara, 10th Jason Craig, 11th Bruce Farquarh, 12th Lauren Koeberle, 13th Anthony Guadio.

Race 3: 1st Sarah Zemunik, 2nd Shane Masketll, 3rd Gavin Davis, 4th Robbie Stephens, 5th David O’Brien, 6th Todd Daviefs, 7th Jacob Lucas, 8th Anthony Rifici, 9th Ron Burgess, 10th Jason Craig, 11th Annettee Crabbe. DNF: Mike Armstrong and Ray Bandy.

Race 4: 1st John Magerl, 2nd Anthony Guadio, 3rd Carolyn Armstrong, 4th Ian Dhu, 5th Ron Wilson, 6th Bruce Farquarh, 7th Greg Larke, 8th Lauren Koeberle, 9th Jason Fernie, 10th Debbie Bandy. DNF: Steven Kendall, Mick Doble, Scott Spark and Peter McNamara.

Points: Sarah Zemunik 57, Robbie Stephens 48, Ian Dhu, Ron Wilson 46 each, Shane Maskell, Gavin Davis 44 each, David O’Brien 42, Carolyn Armstrong 40, Todd Davis, Anthony Rifici 38, John Magerl, Anthony Guadio 32, Jacob Lucas, Jason Fernie, Mick Doble, Mike Armstrong 30, Bruce Farquarh 28, Scott Spark 27, Ron Burgess 24, Lauren Koeberle, Jason Craig 22, Steven Kendall 21, Debbie Bandy 20 Greg Clarke 17, Ray Bandy 15, Peter McNamara 13, Annette Crabbe 9.

360 SPRINTCAR MUSTER

Heat 1: 1st Ben Ellement, 2nd Mat Muir, 3rd Ian Woods, 4th Cale Sotiroff, 5th Bill Stocks, 6th Chris Ackland, 7th Dean Terry, 8th Owen Ahchee, 9th Daniel Harding, 10th Cory Gilpin, 11th Nathan Peet. DNF: Aldo De Paoli, Aaron Ishiguchi and Brad Maiolo.

Heat 2: 1st Jake Beard-Miller, 2nd Robert Watson, 3rd Kent Roberts, 4th Todd Davis, 5th Greg Fisher, 6th Rob Willis, 7th Ben Butcher, 8th Phil Waters, 9th Terry Cutts. DNF: Tim Gardner and Daniel Keen.

Heat 3: 1st Robert Watson, 2nd Ben Ellement, 3rd Kent Roberts, 4th Owen Ahchee, 5th Tim Gardner, 6th Jake Beard-Miller, 7th Aaron ishiguchi, 8th Todd Davis, 9th Cale Sotiroff, 10th Terry Cutts. DNF: Chris Ackland, Dean Terry and Aldo De Paoli.

Heat 4: 1st Brad Maiolo, 2nd Greg Fisher, 3rd Bill Stocks, 4th Cory Gilpin, 5th Phil Waters, 6th Daniel Keen, 7th Ben Butcher, 8th Rob Willis, 9th Mat Muir, 10th Nathan Peet, 11th Ian Woods. DNF: Daniel Harding.

Final: 1st Ben Ellement, 2nd Robert Watson, 3rd Brad Maiolo, 4th Greg Fisher, 5th Mat Muir, 6th Bill Stocks, 7th Cale Sotiroff, 8th Ben Butcher, 9th Cory Gilpin, 10th Owen Ahchee, 11th Todd Davis, 12th Ian Woods, 13th Tim Gardner, 14th Nathan Peet, 15th Phil Waters, 16th Aaron Ishiguchi, 17th Terry Cutts. DNF: Jake Beard-Miller, Chris Ackland, Kent Roberts, Daniel Keen, Rob Willis, Dean Terry, Daniel Harding. DNS: Aldo De Paoli.

McFadden Wins Australian Sprintcar Open

James McFadden has swept both nights of the World Series Sprintcars Australian Sprintcar Open - presented by Performance Wholesale - at Supercheap Auto Archerfield Speedway, the hugely popular young driver adding the fifty lap, $20,000 to win event to his list of accomplishments with a polished drive to victory ahead of World Of Outlaws Champion Donny Schatz and Robbie Farr in front of a very large and appreciative crowd on Saturday night January 5.

McFadden, who also won the Friday night Preliminary Feature, once again showed maturity beyond his years to hold off a number of challenges from Schatz in lapped traffic to deny the American a fifth Open title. The race itself was one for the ages, running the final forty-five laps without incident after an early yellow for Brooke Tatnell on lap five and a red on the subsequent restart for Shaun Bradford who rolled gently in turn four but was able to take his place at the back of the field.

With multiple racing lines that allowed the leaders to pass the tail enders high, low or even through the middle on occasion, McFadden simply outpaced his rivals with raw speed and then maintained the advantage with some very clever use of the lapped cars to hold firstly pole-sitter Tim Kaeding and then Schatz at bay. Kaeding would eventually finish fourth with David Murcott fifth after recovering from an early spin.

Kudos to the track curator and in turn to every driver in the field for putting on what will be remembered for some time as an outstanding race. While Schatz's fifty lap mark set in 2009 will remain in the books for at least another year - most likely for all time given the performance he turned in that year - the opportunity to witness a full field of Sprintcars run the final forty-five laps non-stop as they did doesn't come around too often. Congratulations to all.

Racing continues at Supercheap Auto Archerfield Speedway Tuesday night January 8 with the $10,000 to win Capalaba Wreckers Sprintcar Cup and Midgets on the programme before the Summer Of Speed closes out with three massive nights of racing Thursday/Friday/Saturday for the 51st running of the Supercheap Auto Australian Sprintcar Championship.

World Series Australian Sprintcar Open - Feature Results:

1. James McFadden, 2. Donny Schatz (USA), 3. Robbie Farr, 4. Tim Kaeding (USA), 5. David Murcott, 6. Shane Stewart, 7. Andrew Scheuerle, 8. Jason Johnson (USA), 9. Kyle Hirst (USA), 10. Steven Lines, 11. Grant Anderson, 12. Danny Reidy, 13. David Muir, 14. Peter Lack, 15. Luke Dillon, 16. Bryan Mann, 17. Shaun Bradford, 18. Darren Jensen. DNF: Brooke Tatnell, Cameron Gessner.

Complete event results - http://www.brisbanespeedway.com.au/results.asp

In-depth World Series Sprintcars race reports - www.worldseriessprintcars.com.au

Next Event:

Date: Tuesday, January 8, 2013

Venue: Supercheap Auto Archerfield Speedway

Location: 63 Colebard Street West, Archerfield Qld

Adults: $30.00

Pensioners & Students (with Photo ID): $25.00

Teens: 13 - 15 yrs: $15.00, Children: 5 - 12 yrs: $8.00

Family Passes: $65.00 (2 adults + 2 children 12 yrs or under)

General admission gates open 4:00pm, early racing from 5:00pm, main programme from 6:00pm.

Parking is available at the track for $3.00. Racing finishes by 10.30pm.

Programmed events include: Capalaba Wreckers Sprintcar Cup, Midgets, Fireworks.

Supercheap Auto Archerfield Speedway

Colebard Street, Archerfield Qld

Saturday January 5, 2013

McFadden Fires First Shots In Australian Open

Reigning World Series Sprintcars Champion and current Series point leader James McFadden fired the first shots in what is shaping to be an epic battle for the Australian Sprintcar Open - presented by Performance Wholesale - at Supercheap Auto Archerfield Speedway in Brisbane this weekend, the talented youngster outpacing a high quality field to win the Friday night Preliminary Feature ahead of Donny Schatz and Andrew Scheuerle.

McFadden threw out the challenge early by setting quick time with a very respectable 11.536s lap of the 1/4 mile raceway to edge out American Jack Dover (11.623s), Luke Dillon (11.631s), Brooke Tatnell (11.644s), Dave Murcott (11.675s) and Schatz who turned an 11.679s lap for the sixth quickest time of the thirty-three car field.

Qualifying Heat race wins went to David Muir (2), Shane Stewart (3), Andrew Scheuerle, Darren Jensen (2) and Daniel Pestka with Ricky Maiolo and Todd Wanless the two major retirements from the Heat races after both crashing heavily in sepate incidents.

While McFadden reaped the spoils of the Preliminary Feature win, it is Schatz who leads the overall qualifying points heading into night two of the Open with 113 points, just two ahead of McFadden who in turn holds an eleven point break on David Murcott. Ironically it is Brooke Tatnell and the man who now drives for the Krikke team in his place, Tim Kaeding, who fill fourth and fifth in points (99-97) with Scheuerle the next best on 95 points and still well in contention for a top four spot in the Shootout.

Racing continues at Supercheap Auto Archerfield Speedway tonight January 5 with the fifty lap, $20,000 to win World Series Sprintcars Australian Sprintcar Open and the Australian Modlite Championship Final on the programme.

World Series Australian Sprintcar Open - Preliminary Feature Results:

1. James McFadden, 2. Donny Schatz (USA), 3. Andrew Scheuerle, 4. Brooke Tatnell, 5. Tim Kaeding (USA), 6. Grant Anderson, 7. Luke Dillon, 8. Jason Johnson (USA), 9. David Murcott, 10. Robbie Farr, 11. Cameron Gessner, 12. Peter Lack, 13. Shaun Dobson, 14. Shaun Bradford. DNF: Jack Dover (USA), Kyle Hirst (USA), Danny Reidy, Steven Lines.

Complete event results - http://www.brisbanespeedway.com.au/results.asp

In-depth World Series Sprintcars race reports - www.worldseriessprintcars.com.au

Australian Modlite Championship - Preliminary Feature Results (Top Ten):

1. Michael Kendall, 2. Anthony Chaffey, 3. Luke Whitehill, 4. James Cowling, 5. Merv Tennant, 6. Ben Grice, 7. Leroy Martin, 8. Clayton Woodford, 9. Phil Finney, 10. Brian Gardner

Next Event:

Date: Saturday, January 5, 2013

Venue: Supercheap Auto Archerfield Speedway

Location: 63 Colebard Street West, Archerfield Qld

Adults: $35.00

Pensioners & Students (with Photo ID): $28.00

Teens: 13 - 15 yrs: $15.00, Children: 3 - 12 yrs: $10.00

Family Passes: $80.00 (2 adults + 2 children 12 yrs or under)

General admission gates open 4:00pm, early racing from 4:30pm, main programme from 6:00pm.

Parking is available at the track for $3.00. Racing finishes by 10.30pm.

Programmed events include: World Series Sprintcars Australian Sprintcar Open (Heats, ShootOut, Last Chance Qualifiers, Fifty lap, $20,000 to win Final), Australian Modlite Championship (Heats, ShootOut, B-Main, Final).

‘COFFEE CUP’ WIN IN DUNKIN’ DONUTS CENTER TO BURNED, BUT UNBOWED TED CHRISTOPHER; SIEBER WINS THRILLING CHAMP KART CO-FEATURE

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (December 31, 2012) – Ted Christopher of Plainville, Conn., came back from a fiery incident that occurred in the pit area, and, with left hand tightly bandaged, raced his to the lead by Patrick Emerling, Orchard Park, N.Y., with eight laps remaining in the 40-lap ‘Coffee Cup’ main event inside Dunkin’ Donuts Center here.

The win for Christopher was his sixth indoors and by far the most dramatic.

Christopher’s night started out fortuitously when he ran the second quickest time trial lap and won his heat race. When he and the other drivers left the arena floor after the heat for a routine post-race fuel sample inspection, his car burst into flames. Christopher escaped with a badly burned left hand; the car sustained little damage.

“It never hurt at all until now,” said Christopher in a post-race trackside winner’s interview. “It must have been the adrenalin. I have to thank the crew who got the car back in shape after the fire. This win is for them.”

Emerling, who set the fastest time and started on the pole position for the ‘Coffee Cup’, held off an array of early race challengers including Paul Lotier, Jr., and Jon Gambuti, both of whom ran a close second to Emerling.

But Lotier and Gambuti were involved in early crashes. Christopher, who had started sixth in the race, moved to second behind Emerling by lap seven and put on the pressure.

Christopher himself was challenged by Anthony Sesely, and the pair swapped second place back and forth several times during a series of mid-race restarts for accidents further back in the field.

Finally, ‘TC’ got Emerling just a bit out of shape and drove by on the inside to take the lead, an advantage he would not relinquish. Sesely followed Christopher by Emerling and was on the leader’s bumper at the finish.

“We finally got this car running right,” said Sesely, who started seventh. “The inside lane was definitely the place to be on the restarts. I lost a bunch of spots when I was up there. On the last lap off turn four, I got under him and I thought I might have had him.”

Emerling was a disappointed third after leading most of the distance. “Teddy got into me a little bit but that’s Teddy. I’d have probably done the same thing if the situation was reversed. My car was getting a little off as it was. This is just the second time I have driven one of these things indoors and I think we will be a threat in Atlantic City next month.”

Tim Buckwalter, who had flown in from a race the night before in Tulsa, Oklahoma, was fourth and Joey Payne, added to the field in 26th and last starting position as a provisional starter, claimed fifth.

Cody Sieber, Mifflintown, Pa., won the 25-lap Champ Kart feature race fashioned when he passed Brandon Rusczek, Wallingford, Conn., on the eleventh lap and then held off the late race charge of Danny Bouc, Plumsteadville, Pa, and a resurgent Rusczek. Mike Perry and Glen Meisenhelder completed the top five which crossed the finish line nose-to-taii.

“It feels great to win Indoors,” said Sieber, who races karts outside almost exclusively on dirt tracks. “It was close out there, good hard, clean racing.”

The race was the second of the Fatheadz Indoor Racing Series, promoted by Len Sammons Motorsports Productions. The series finale is a two-day racing weekend, scheduled for February 1-2, 2013 in Atlantic City, N.J.’s Boardwalk Hall.

Coffee Cup TQ Midget Feature Finish (40): 1. Ted Christopher, 2. Anthony Sesely, 3. Patrick Emerling, 4. Tim Buckwalter, 5. Joey Payne, 6. Matt Janisch, 7. Ryan Preece, 8. Tony DiMattia, 9. Tim Proctor, 10. Erik Musto, 11. Richie Coy, 12. Ryan Tidman, 13. Jon McKennedy, 14. Ryan Susice, 15. Shawn Nye, 16. Jonathan Reid, 17. Rob Vivona, 18. Tyler Devault, 19. Glen Reen, 20. Andy Jankowiak, 21. Jon Gambuti, 22. Paul Lotier Jr., 23. Bobby Holmes, 24. Rowan Pennink, 25. Chris Allen Jr. DNS: Erick Rudolph.

TQ Midget Heat Winners: Bobby Holmes, Ted Christopher, Shawn Nye, Jon Gambuti.

TQ Midget B Main Winners: Ryan Preece, Jon McKennedy.

Did Not Qualify: Jimmy Carpenter, Mike Osite, Ben Quinones, Luke Thomas, Amanda Quinones, Todd Hoddick, Ken Andreas, Steve Craig, Ryan Smith,

Champ Kart Feature Finish (25): 1. Cody Sieber, 2. Danny Bouc, 3. Brandon Rusczek, 4. Mike Perry, 5. Glen Meisenhelder, 6. Brian Sullivan, 7. Bert Ouellette, 8. Avery Stoehr, 9. Evan Beaulieu, 10. Mark Stewart, 11. Nick Hadden, 12. John Berger, 13. Brianna Page, 14. Brandon Tiezzi, 15. Frank Duquette, 16. Ron Midford Jr., 17. DJ Shaw, 18. Justin Bonsignore, 19. Adam Dion, 20. Alex Mielnicki, 21. Danny Gamache, 22. John Hillman, 23. Tim Sullivan, 24. Carter Levreault.

Champ Kart Heat Winners: DJ Shaw, Tim Sullivan.

Champ Kart B Main Winners: Nick Haddon, Bert Ouellette.

Did Not Qualify: Jimmy Wolcott, Brien Hamer, Nathan Tracy, Les Phelps, Josh Hedges, Manny Dias, Eric Snow, Stephen Beattie, Lauryn Burd, Trevor Sanborn, Will Shields.

Duinkerken and Andrews Among Shootout Stars

Bryan Hulbert - Tulsa, Oklahoma (December 30, 2012) - With only three of the eight Golden Drillers handed out on Sunday going to a previous winner, the 28th annual Speedway Motors Tulsa Shootout presented by Vacuworx Global saw a record number of entries for the featured classes with 990 officially drawing in for competition over the two day event.

A total of 241 races were contested on the ¼ mile Tulsa Expo Raceway with drivers from twenty-two states including Canada represented at the Micro Sprint Car extravaganza inside the Tulsa Expo Center. With the staggering number of cars and races, a third day is scheduled to be added in 2013.

With several first time winners at this year’s Tulsa Shootout, it was the “A” Class Non-Wing feature with Chris Cochran keeping the Driller in its home state that kicked off the night’s Championship Features. Pennsylvania picked up bragging rights in the 1,200cc Mini Sprints when Michael Dicely picked his first Shootout triumph. .

The Driller stayed in Tulsa as Chris Andrews became the first of three former Shootout Champion to pick up the coveted trophy in the Outlaw Non-Wing Division. The Junior Sprints saw a spirited battle as Jadon Rodgers took the Driller home to Indiana.

California’s Michael Faccinto rocketed to victory in the “A” Class feature event with Tulsa’s Brian McClelland taking the ECOtec driller. The Restricted “A” Class feature saw California’s Danhe Lynn McKay repeating her 2011 success with back to back Drillers. Taking a third Golden Driller back to the “Left Coast”, Heath Dunkerken returned to claim his second Outlaw feature championship in as many years, besting the 24 car field in the night’s 55 lap finale.

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“A” Class Non-Wing

The “A” Class Non-Wing division brought the night’s Championship Features to order with the No. 79k of Tim Kent earning the pole in the 25 lap event. Jumping to the early advantage, Kent’s lead would be short lived as Rodney Stealy put his No. 40s machine on the point before a half-lap could be completed.

The first caution would fly on lap 8 as Chris Andrews and Jason Tyre tangled in turns 1&2. The restart would yield the races second caution period as a half dozen cars tangled on the exit of turn two.

Dashing to the cushion at the drop of the green, fifth starting Shane Cochran would give chase for the lead. Shadowing Stealy into the runner up spot on the initial start, the pair would run side by side for the next 4 laps with Cochran working the high line into the lead.

Slowing again on lap 13 for the spun No. 79k of Tim Kent and flipped No. 13 of Kevin Swindell, the field resumed speed with Concept Chassis No. 7c putting on a dominating performance for his first Golden Driller. J.J. Haley jumped up from seventh to take the runner up spot with early race leader Rodney Stealy settling into third. Nathan McMillin crossed the line fourth with Thad Bennett come from twelfth to complete the top five.

28th Speedway Motors Tulsa Shootout presented by Vacuworx Global Results

"A" Class Non-Winged - Top 72 in passing points advance to Qualifiers Heat 1 (8 Laps): 1. 75-Ryan Truitt; 2. 1T-Kevin Battarbee; 3. 10-Bryan Debrick; 4. 13-John Kahl; 5. 54S-Will Scribner; 6. 91L-Cole Lambert; DNF 29-Ryan Timmons; DNF 74-D.J. Estes; DNF 39-Russ Disinger

Heat 2 (8 Laps): 1. 00-Justin McCoy; 2. 51-Matt Ward; 3. 76X-Zane Lawrence; 4. 88-Koen Shaw; 5. 41T-Tanner Dunlap; 6. 4-Josh Fell; 7. 67-David Hall; 8. 31E-Evan Sewell; 9. 6-Blake Bennington

Heat 3 (8 Laps): 1. 77D-Dean Drake Jr; 2. 31-Dylan Kadovs; 3. 08-Colton Brown; 4. 11-Harlan Hulsey; 5. 16R-John Roan; 6. 6X-Devin Byars; 7. 1H-Randy Hake; DNF 68-Nick Rummel; DNF 72K-Rick Kirkes

Heat 4 (8 Laps): 1. 2B-Nathan Benson; 2. 12T-Jason Tyer; 3. 15T-Tristan Guardino; 4. A1-Austin Sheridan; 5. 22H-Jessee Holt; 6. 61B-Luke Lucas; 7. 17K-Jacob Knipmeyer; DNF 7XX-Cord Dodson; DNF 25-Lane Wilson

Heat 5 (8 Laps): 1. 21X-Robbie Price; 2. 20W-Shawn Wicker; 3. 23B-Jacob Brown; 4. 925-Travis Crane; 5. 32K-James Kelz; 6. 60X-Chance Terrel; DNF 69-Ryan Frantz; DNF 17L-Joe Leek; DNF 57L-Jacob Lucas

Heat 6 (8 Laps): 1. 2J-Ronnie James; 2. 5H-Cameron Hagin; 3. 104-Jake Schiller; 4. 111-Joey Starnes; 5. 32T-Andee Beierle; 6. 28G-Gordon Goyer; 7. 18K-Steve Finn; 8. 311-Joshua Hemby; 9. 01-Allyn Shiveley

Heat 7 (8 Laps): 1. 80-Alex Sewell; 2. 9-Payton Laskey; 3. 8J-Josh Marcham; 4. 26-Chris Hunter; 5. 16X-Bobby Ruffin; 6. 16G-Jeremy Garrison; 7. 7T-Todd Truitt; 8. 17-Michael Berry; 9. 8-Eddie Moss

Heat 8 (8 Laps): 1. 92H-Jordan Herman; 2. 7W-Jerrod Wilson; 3. 71X-Billy Lawhead; 4. 21-Ty Hulsey; 5. 46-Kelly Mahaffey; 6. 130-Bobby Chapa; 7. 35W-Callie Wolsiffer; DNF 47B-Nick Foster

Heat 9 (8 Laps): 1. 91-Kevin Bayer; 2. 32-Trey Marcham; 3. 29X-Blake Dewberry; 4. 71K-Kyle Fellers; 5. 9E-Kinzer Edwards; DNF 4C-Cole McDaniel; DNF 47-Ed Griggs; DNS 29K-Kyle Amerson

Heat 10 (8 Laps): 1. 2D-Dustin Davidson; 2. 5C-Cody Cordell; 3. 15D-Andrew Deal; 4. 71M-Roy Maxwell; 5. 48-Joe Klonoski; DNF 8X-Brian Lunsford; DNF 25R-Chad Bell; DNS 7J-Michael Faccinto

Heat 11 (8 Laps): 1. 3-Brandon Long; 2. 422-Taylor Courtney; 3. 99A-Alex Owen; 4. 07-Travis Crawford; DNF 12-Blake McDermott; DNF 6E-Bobby Eubanks; DNF 25W-Tommy White; DNS 826-Jared Fell

Heat 12 (8 Laps): 1. 5T-Timmy Buckwalter; 2. 60-Earl McDoulett Jr; 3. 44A-Ayrton Gennetten; 4. 11X-Michael Shelton; 5. 921-Tim Ferguson; 6. 57V-Matt Veatch; DNF 18A-Waylon Weaver; DNF 13X-Bobby Springer

Heat 13 (8 Laps): 1. 5X-Tyson Hall; 2. 57-Cole Bodine; 3. 79K-Tim Kent; 4. 33T-TJ Worcester; 5. 23-Jason Crane; 6. 4W-Kacee Frazier; DNF 27-Sean Jones; DNF 22B-Rodney Bippus

Heat 14 (8 Laps): 1. 44X-Chris Stockham; 2. 71S-Austin Schaeffer; 3. 64H-Tyler Huffman; 4. 27E-Andy Shouse; DNF 18X-Austin Shores; DNF 321-Chad Winfrey; DNF L7-Charlie Laizure; DNF 28T-Nicholas Rasa

Heat 15 (8 Laps): 1. 42D-Shane Clement; 2. 66R-Jason Rogers; 3. 88W-Ryan Worth; 4. 43A-Austin Hartranft; 5. 38-Michael Barnes; 6. 9L-Lonnie Fraley; 7. 9X-Jason Holt; DNF 17E-Blake Edwards

Heat 16 (8 Laps): 1. 029-Austin Stone; 2. 40S-Rodney Stealy; 3. 3N-Jake Neuman; 4. 96-Randy Crowder; 5. 29B-John Binz; DNS 24T-Trenton Borchers; DNS 38K-Karson Battarbee; DNS 2H-Will Harvey

Heat 17 (8 Laps): 1. 23D-Trey Datweiler; 2. 75-Ryan Truitt; 3. 34-Joey Baker; 4. 77-Colton Hardy; 5. 2-Tony Ogden; 6. 92H-Jordan Herman; 7. 14-Taylor Myers; DNF 35H-Christopher Bell

Heat 18 (8 Laps): 1. 7-Rick Cook II; 2. 00X-Brayden Planko; 3. 38J-Jimmy Wood; 4. 9S-Nick Schaeffer; 5. 11J-Garett Jennings; 6. 93-Raleigh Shepherd; 7. 4X-Shawn Petersen; DNF 9K-Kieran Casillas

Heat 19 (8 Laps): 1. 92X-Jake Rosario; 2. 7X-Jordan McPherson; 3. 40-J.J. Haley; 4. 7G-Greg Moore; 5. 12S-John Stone; DNF 27S-Dave Stewart; DNF 58-Dennos Casillas; DNF 54-Jake Beasley

Heat 20 (8 Laps): 1. 87-Liam Ryan; 2. 155-Tyler Courtney; 3. 72J-Justin Melton; 4. 21M-Michele Melton; 5. 71-Colby Estes; 6. 41-Allan Koch; DNF 749-Kyle Scholtz; DNF 10W-George White

Heat 21 (8 Laps): 1. 7C-Chris Cochran; 2. 67W-Randy Wagnon, Jr.; 3. 44C-Chris Martin; 4. 35-Brett Felkins; 5. 33W-Tucker Worth; 6. 28-Karley Kay Dobson; DNF 14B-Brandon Henson; DNF P51-Aaron Dromgoole

Heat 22 (8 Laps): 1. 82-Steven Shebester; 2. 9P-Parker Price-Miller; 3. 04-Kyle Jones; 4. 49-Joel Smith; 5. 0-Bradley Jameson; 6. 05X-Jeremy Dockery; 7. 13M-Chance McCrary; 8. 30-John Crowder

Heat 23 (8 Laps): 1. 9C-Cade Cowles; 2. 4U-Devon Huff; 3. 98E-Tyler Edwards; 4. 24L-Caleb Lovelady; 5. 27K-Kyle Keeler; 6. 171-Cody Meade; 7. 7F-Shane Fick; 8. 6A-William Sherman Owen

Heat 24 (8 Laps): 1. 41K-Cole Ketcham; 2. 5B-Thad Bennett; 3. 4A-Cory Green; 4. 98X-Derrick McBride; 5. 8G-Devin Gerrior; 6. 25C-Devin Custer; 7. 17D-Jason Sperry; DNF 32B-Keith Martin

Heat 25 (8 Laps): 1. 79-Chris Andrews; 2. 91T-Tyler Thomas; 3. 20R-Kyle Harris; 4. 10X-Brian Parker; 5. 138-Kenny Brewer; 6. 32H-Jacob Hawkins; 7. 50-Beau Burnett; DNF 24X-Russ Dugger

Heat 26 (8 Laps): 1. 121-Austin Kromberg; 2. 7D-Kevin Ramey; 3. 33Z-Zeke Lewis; 4. 73-Jason McDougal; 5. 92-Kyler Shaw; 6. 76K-Kyle Mitchell; 7. 8L-Mike Smith; 8. 66E-Justin Elswick

Heat 27 (8 Laps): 1. 11E-Cory Elliott; 2. 82C-Christian Kinnison; 3. F2-James Fell; 4. 16B-Billy Cribbs; 5. 11M-Lenny McCall; 6. 66-Jeff Foster; 7. 70-Charles Valenzuela; DNF 32M-Adam Miller

Heat 28 (8 Laps): 1. 23S-Spencer Bayston; 2. 19-Ryan Kline; 3. 50M-Megan Wood; 4. 36-Jonathan Beason; 5. 14K-Kayla Koch; 6. 6B-Andy Baugh; DNF 69T-Taylor Smitherman

Heat 29 (8 Laps): 1. 27M-Jordon Lambert; 2. 13E-Kevin Swindell; 3. 05M-Charles McManus; 4. 3X-Travis Marsch; 5. 26R-Chris Ritch; DNF 5-Collin Markle; DNF 71D-Danny Clum; DNS 11F-Mitchell Faccinto

Heat 30 (8 Laps): 1. 24-Nathan McMillin; 2. 19X-Kyle Slader; 3. 01J-Jeb Sessums; 4. 22X-Payton Williams; 5. 15-Morgan Roan; 6. 61-Kaley Engstrom; 7. 9M-Kory Lira; 8. 7U-David Baugh

Top 16 in combined passing points from Heats & Qualifiers advance to Saturday night's A Main.

Qualifier #1 (10 Laps): 1. 12T-Jason Tyer; 2. 38J-Jimmy Wood; 3. 44X-Chris Stockham; 4. 19X-Kyle Slader; 5. 1T-Kevin Battarbee; 6. 91-Kevin Bayer; 7. 16B-Billy Cribbs; 8. 121-Austin Kromberg; 9. 42D-Shane Clement; 10. 66R-Jason Rogers; 11. 99A-Alex Owen; 12. 7S-Jason Scheulen

Qualifier #2 (10 Laps): 1. 79K-Tim Kent; 2. 20R-Kyle Harris; 3. 00-Justin McCoy; 4. 11E-Cory Elliott; 5. 31-Dylan Kadovs; 6. 08-Colton Brown; 7. 2B-Nathan Benson; 8. 23S-Spencer Bayston; 9. 029-Austin Stone; 10. 2D-Dustin Davidson; 11. 22X-Payton Williams; DNF 9P-Parker Price-Miller

Qualifier #3 (10 Laps): 1. 40S-Rodney Stealy; 2. 7D-Kevin Ramey; 3. 40-J.J. Haley; 4. 77D-Dean Drake Jr; 5. 88-Koen Shaw; 6. 27M-Jordon Lambert; 7. 23D-Trey Datweiler; 8. 92X-Jake Rosario; 9. 3-Brandon Long; 10. 05M-Charles McManus; 11. 51-Matt Ward; DNS 91T-Tyler Thomas

Qualifier #4 (10 Laps): 1. 19-Ryan Kline; 2. 155-Tyler Courtney; 3. 41K-Cole Ketcham; 4. 87-Liam Ryan; 5. 5T-Timmy Buckwalter; 6. 5H-Cameron Hagin; 7. 01J-Jeb Sessums; 8. 82-Steven Shebester; 9. 80-Alex Sewell; 10. 7X-Jordan McPherson; 11. 44C-Chris Martin; 12. 26-Chris Hunter

Qualifier #5 (10 Laps): 1. 7C-Chris Cochran; 2. 13E-Kevin Swindell; 3. 5B-Thad Bennett; 4. 21X-Robbie Price; 5. 7W-Jerrod Wilson; 6. 11-Harlan Hulsey; 7. 71X-Billy Lawhead; 8. 7-Rick Cook II; 9. 7G-Greg Moore; 10. 10-Bryan Debrick; DNF 92H-Jordan Herman; DNF 9C-Cade Cowles

Qualifier #6 (10 Laps): 1. 24-Nathan McMillin; 2. 82C-Christian Kinnison; 3. 04-Kyle Jones; 4. 111-Joey Starnes; 5. 15D-Andrew Deal; 6. 2J-Ronnie James; 7. 79-Chris Andrews; 8. 27E-Andy Shouse; 9. 57-Cole Bodine; 10. 49-Joel Smith; 11. 15T-Tristan Guardino; DNF 5X-Tyson Hall

C-Features - Transfers vary on cars needed

C Feature 1 (10 Laps): 1. 14K-Kayla Koch; 2. 71-Colby Estes; 3. 11J-Garett Jennings; 4. 61-Kaley Engstrom; 5. 171-Cody Meade; 6. 25C-Devin Custer; 7. 35W-Callie Wolsiffer; 8. 39-Russ Disinger; 9. 54-Jake Beasley; 10. 47B-Nick Foster; 11. 18A-Waylon Weaver; DNF 32K-James Kelz; DNS 66E-Justin Elswick; DNS 29K-Kyle Amerson

C Feature 2 (10 Laps): 1. 92-Kyler Shaw; 2. 32H-Jacob Hawkins; 3. 74-D.J. Estes; 4. 27-Sean Jones; 5. 22B-Rodney Bippus; DNF 29-Ryan Timmons; DNF 17-Michael Berry; DNF 9E-Kinzer Edwards; DNF 33T-TJ Worcester; DNF 138-Kenny Brewer; DNF 25R-Chad Bell; DNF 130-Bobby Chapa; DNS 57L-Jacob Lucas; 14. 91L-Cole Lambert

C Feature 3 (10 Laps): 1. 35H-Christopher Bell; 2. 21-Ty Hulsey; 3. 28T-Nicholas Rasa; 4. 43A-Austin Hartranft; 5. 23-Jason Crane; 6. 8X-Brian Lunsford; 7. 14-Taylor Myers; 8. 7XX-Cord Dodson; 9. 14B-Brandon Henson; 10. 24T-Trenton Borchers; 11. 9X-Jason Holt; 12. 0-Bradley Jameson; DNF 6X-Devin Byars; DNS 72K-Rick Kirkes

C Feature 4 (10 Laps): 1. 71M-Roy Maxwell; 2. 41T-Tanner Dunlap; 3. 93-Raleigh Shepherd; 4. 28G-Gordon Goyer; 5. 4X-Shawn Petersen; 6. 18K-Steve Finn; 7. 3X-Travis Marsch; DNF 27K-Kyle Keeler; DNF 61B-Luke Lucas; DNS 10W-George White; DNS 69T-Taylor Smitherman; DNS 32B-Keith Martin; DNS 6-Blake Bennington; DNS 11F-Mitchell Faccinto

C Feature 5 (10 Laps): 1. 8G-Devin Gerrior; 2. 28-Karley Kay Dobson; 3. 15-Morgan Roan; 4. 47-Ed Griggs; 5. 6E-Bobby Eubanks; 6. 01-Allyn Shiveley; 7. 7F-Shane Fick; 8. P51-Aaron Dromgoole; 9. 4C-Cole McDaniel; 10. 32T-Andee Beierle; 11. 21M-Michele Melton; DNF 826-Jared Fell; DNF 5-Collin Markle; DNS 13X-Bobby Springer

C Feature 6 (10 Laps): 1. 35-Brett Felkins; 2. 22H-Jessee Holt; 3. 25W-Tommy White; 4. 11M-Lenny McCall; 5. 57V-Matt Veatch; 6. 921-Tim Ferguson; 7. 71D-Danny Clum; 8. 311-Joshua Hemby; 9. L7-Charlie Laizure; 10. 50-Beau Burnett; DNF 17D-Jason Sperry; DNS 2H-Will Harvey; DNS 24X-Russ Dugger

C Feature 7 (10 Laps): 1. A1-Austin Sheridan; 2. 17E-Blake Edwards; 3. 69-Ryan Frantz; 4. 16X-Bobby Ruffin; 5. 58-Dennos Casillas; 6. 4W-Kacee Frazier; 7. 70-Charles Valenzuela; DNF 11X-Michael Shelton; DNF 18X-Austin Shores; DNF 31E-Evan Sewell; DNF 8L-Mike Smith; DNS 66-Jeff Foster; DNS 18R-Daniel Robinson

C Feature 8 (10 Laps): 1. 96-Randy Crowder; 2. 9L-Lonnie Fraley; 3. 98X-Derrick McBride; 4. 29B-John Binz; 5. 16G-Jeremy Garrison; 6. 30-John Crowder; 7. 6A-William Sherman Owen; 8. 9M-Kory Lira; 9. 749-Kyle Scholtz; 10. 6B-Andy Baugh; DNF 46-Kelly Mahaffey; DNS 7J-Michael Faccinto; DNS 27S-Dave Stewart

C Feature 9 (10 Laps): 1. 73-Jason McDougal; 2. 24L-Caleb Lovelady; 3. 41-Allan Koch; 4. 67-David Hall; 5. 68-Nick Rummel; 6. 321-Chad Winfrey; 7. 4-Josh Fell; 8. 7U-David Baugh; 9. 2-Tony Ogden; 10. 32M-Adam Miller; 11. 25-Lane Wilson; DNS 13M-Chance McCrary; DNS 38K-Karson Battarbee

C Feature 10 (10 Laps): 1. 17L-Joe Leek; 2. 48-Joe Klonoski; 3. 93H-Chad Heil; 4. 76K-Kyle Mitchell; 5. 12S-John Stone; DNF 60X-Chance Terrel; DNF 1H-Randy Hake; DNF 9K-Kieran Casillas; DNF 05X-Jeremy Dockery; DNF 7T-Todd Truitt; DNF 8-Eddie Moss; DNS 36-Jonathan Beason; DNS 17K-Jacob Knipmeyer

B-Features - Top 2 Advance to LCQ

B Feature 1 (12 Laps): 1. 77D-Dean Drake Jr; 2. 49-Joel Smith; 3. 20R-Kyle Harris; 4. 92X-Jake Rosario; 5. 7S-Jason Scheulen; 6. 21-Ty Hulsey; 7. 26R-Chris Ritch; 8. 34-Joey Baker; 9. 16R-John Roan; 10. 925-Travis Crane; 11. 38-Michael Barnes; 12. 28-Karley Kay Dobson; 13. 14K-Kayla Koch; DNF 5T-Timmy Buckwalter; DNS 2B-Nathan Benson

B Feature 2 (12 Laps): 1. 92H-Jordan Herman; 2. 27E-Andy Shouse; 3. 57-Cole Bodine; 4. 00-Justin McCoy; 5. 2D-Dustin Davidson; 6. 92-Kyler Shaw; 7. 9-Payton Laskey; 8. 71K-Kyle Fellers; 9. 23B-Jacob Brown; 10. 11J-Garett Jennings; 11. 41T-Tanner Dunlap; 12. 08-Colton Brown; DNF 20W-Shawn Wicker; DNF 111-Joey Starnes; DNF 98E-Tyler Edwards

B Feature 3 (12 Laps): 1. 01J-Jeb Sessums; 2. 16B-Billy Cribbs; 3. 23D-Trey Datweiler; 4. 51 Matt Ward; 5. 7G-Greg Moore; 6. 50M-Megan Wood; 7. 8J-Josh Marcham; 8. 32H-Jacob Hawkins; 9. 07-Travis Crawford; 10. 32-Trey Marcham; DNF 35H-Christopher Bell; DNF 7W-Jerrod Wilson; DNF 7X-Jordan McPherson; DNF 71S-Austin Schaeffer

B Feature 4 (12 Laps): 1. 11-Harlan Hulsey; 2. 5C-Cody Cordell; 3. 99A-Alex Owen; 4. 2J-Ronnie James; 5. 3N-Jake Neuman; 6. 26-Chris Hunter; 7. 71M-Roy Maxwell; 8. 8G-Devin Gerrior; 9. 75-Ryan Truitt; 10. 13-John Kahl; DNF 29X-Blake Dewberry; DNF 21X-Robbie Price; DNF 029-Austin Stone; DNF 71X-Billy Lawhead

B Feature 5 (12 Laps): 1. 1T-Kevin Battarbee; 2. 80-Alex Sewell; 3. 9C-Cade Cowles; 4. 121-Austin Kromberg; 5. 4U-Devon Huff; 6. 10-Bryan Debrick; 7. 64H-Tyler Huffman; 8. 72J-Justin Melton; 9. 04-Kyle Jones; 10. 9L-Lonnie Fraley; 11. 77-Colton Hardy; DNF 422-Taylor Courtney; DNF 48-Joe Klonoski; DNF 35-Brett Felkins; DNS 66R-Jason Rogers

B Feature 6 (12 Laps): 1. 88-Koen Shaw; 2. 60-Earl McDoulett Jr; 3. 27M-Jordon Lambert; 4. 5H-Cameron Hagin; 5. 9S-Nick Schaeffer; 6. 24L-Caleb Lovelady; 7. 22X-Payton Williams; 8. 33Z-Zeke Lewis; 9. A1-Austin Sheridan; 10. 4A-Cory Green; 11. 22H-Jessee Holt; 12. 3-Brandon Long; DNF 76X-Zane Lawrence; DNS 5X-Tyson Hall; DNS 7-Rick Cook II

B Feature 7 (12 Laps): 1. 15D-Andrew Deal; 2. 9P-Parker Price-Miller; 3. 17E-Blake Edwards; 4. 05M-Charles McManus; 5. 44A-Ayrton Gennetten; 6. 87-Liam Ryan; 7. 96-Randy Crowder; 8. 10X-Brian Parker; 9. 15T-Tristan Guardino; 10. F2-James Fell; DNF 00X-Brayden Planko; DNS 42D-Shane Clement; DNS 12-Blake McDermott; DNS 23S-Spencer Bayston

B Feature 8 (12 Laps): 1. 91-Kevin Bayer; 2. 79-Chris Andrews; 3. 82-Steven Shebester; 4. 91T-Tyler Thomas; 5. 67W-Randy Wagnon, Jr.; 6. 73-Jason McDougal; 7. 31-Dylan Kadovs; 8. 44C-Chris Martin; 9. 88W-Ryan Worth; 10. 54S-Will Scribner; DNF 44X-Chris Stockham; DNF 17L-Joe Leek; DNF 104-Jake Schiller; DNS 33W-Tucker Worth

LCQ - Top 8 advance to the Championship Feature

LCQ (12 Laps): 1. 15D-Andrew Deal; 2. 1T-Kevin Battarbee; 3. 88-Koen Shaw; 4. 11-Harlan Hulsey; 5. 91-Kevin Bayer; 6. 79-Chris Andrews; 7. 01J-Jeb Sessums; 8. 16B-Billy Cribbs; 9. 92H-Jordan Herman; 10. 77D-Dean Drake Jr; 11. 5C-Cody Cordell; 12. 80-Alex Sewell; 13. 49-Joel Smith; DNF 27E-Andy Shouse; DNF 9P-Parker Price-Miller; DNF 60-Earl McDoulett Jr

A Feature (25 Laps): 1. 7C-Chris Cochran; 2. 40-J.J. Haley; 3. 40S-Rodney Stealy; 4. 24-Nathan McMillin; 5. 5B-Thad Bennett; 6. 7D-Kevin Ramey; 7. 1T-Kevin Battarbee; 8. 19-Ryan Kline; 9. 16B-Billy Cribbs; 10. 13E-Kevin Swindell; 11. 11E-Cory Elliott; 12. 01J-Jeb Sessums; 13. 79K-Tim Kent; DNF 155-Tyler Courtney; DNF 91-Kevin Bayer; DNF 15D-Andrew Deal; DNF 12T-Jason Tyer; DNF 79-Chris Andrews; DNF 38J-Jimmy Wood; DNF 11-Harlan Hulsey; DNF 41K-Cole Ketcham; DNF 82C-Christian Kinnison; DNF 19X-Kyle Slader; DNF 88-Koen Shaw

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1,200cc Mini Sprints

Michael Dicely finally broke into victory lane with the 1,200cc Mini Sprints, making this the first time the owner of Hyper Racing has won the coveted Golden Driller.

Following a pair of complete restart resulting from flips in turn one as well as the back straight-a-way followed by a false start after Trey Gustin spun from the pole. Gustin would regain the point since he did not stop.

Taking the green, the Lewisburg, Pennsylvania native spent the opening laps of the championship feature event battling for third, swapping the show position several times with Tyson Cross in the No. 09 and Bill Brickley in the No. 00. Cross would finally gain the advantage.

Battling for the lead from the start, the No. 9 of Trey Gustin and No. 15f of Aaron Farney would spin on the fifth circuit, handing the lead to Tyson Cross with Dicely in tow.

Under caution again on lap eight, the race resumed with the No. 87x of Liam Ryan advancing from seventh to second. Using a lap eleven restart to his advantage, Ryan would begin battling feverishly with Cross with the No. 87x utilizing the top groove. Swapping the point several times over a five lap period, the battle would blow up as Ryan made contact with Cross, sending the pair spinning with Ryan charged with the caution and electing to head to the pits. Cross would restart at the tail.

Assuming the point, Dicely never relinquished the inside line of the Tulsa Expo Raceway enroute to victory. Bill Brickley grabbed second with Jimmy Wood climbing from fiftheenth to round out the podium. James Horton raced to fourth with Blaine Schubarth making up the top five after starting eighth.

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1200cc Non-Winged Mini Sprints -Top 14 in combined passing points from Heats & Qualifiers advance to Sunday night's A Main

Heat 1 (8 Laps): 1. 4X-Austin Archdale; 2. 09-Tyson Cross; 3. 87-Brent Rees; 4. 87H-Craig Hatch; 5. 23Z-Zach Raidart; 6. 56-Troy Simpson; DNF 3-Richard Marchbank; DNF 14-Jeremiah Curtis

Heat 2 (8 Laps): 1. 9-Trey Gustin; 2. 2-Blaine Schubarth; 3. 44-Michael Dicely; 4. 87X-Liam Ryan; 5. 48M-Rick Murcko; DNF 39-Michael Snelling; DNF 24-Tim Snelling; DNF 69-Paul Babich

Heat 3 (8 Laps): 1. 5-Brandon Steele; 2. 35-Jimmy Wood; 3. 30-Scott Heikes; 4. 51-Brent Burrows; 5. 7X-Jeffrey Dyer; 6. 28H-James (Hud) Horton; 7. 18R-Chase Sigg; DNF 15-Merril Lamb

Heat 4 (8 Laps): 1. 15F-Aaron Farney; 2. 00-Billy Brickley; 3. 71-Auston Pribbenow; 4. 22-John Campbell Sr.; 5. 21C-Andy Baugh; 6. 3A-Alexander Bissett; 7. 52-Dillon Rupe; DNF 97-Bill Rousch

Qualifier #1 (8 Laps): 1. 87-Brent Rees; 2. 30-Scott Heikes; 3. 09-Tyson Cross; 4. 5-Brandon Steele; 5. 56-Troy Simpson; 6. 3A-Alexander Bissett; 7. 52-Dillon Rupe; 8. 18R-Chase Sigg

Qualifier #2 (8 Laps): 1. 44-Michael Dicely; 2. 87X-Liam Ryan; 3. 71-Auston Pribbenow; 4. 69-Paul Babich; 5. 2-Blaine Schubarth; 6. 4X-Austin Archdale; 7. 23Z-Zach Raidart; 8. 97-Bill Rousch

Qualifier #3 (8 Laps): 1. 9-Trey Gustin; 2. 28H-James (Hud) Horton; 3. 7X-Jeffrey Dyer; 4. 87H-Craig Hatch; 5. 3-Richard Marchbank; 6. 14-Jeremiah Curtis; 7. 35-Jimmy Wood; 8. 51-Brent Burrows

Qualifier #4 (8 Laps): 1. 15F-Aaron Farney; 2. 00-Billy Brickley; 3. 48M-Rick Murcko; 4. 21C-Andy Baugh; 5. 24-Tim Snelling; 6. 39-Michael Snelling; 7. 22-John Campbell Sr.; DNF 15-Merril Lamb

B-Features: Top 3 advance to the A-Feature

B Feature 1 (12 Laps): 1. 35-Jimmy Wood; 2. 22-John Campbell Sr.; 3. 51-Brent Burrows; 4. 23Z-Zach Raidart; 5. 15-Merril Lamb; 6. 87H-Craig Hatch; DNF 21C-Andy Baugh; DNF 3-Richard Marchbank; DNS 18R-Chase Sigg

B Feature 2 (12 Laps): 1. 69-Paul Babich; 2. 48M-Rick Murcko; 3. 24-Tim Snelling; 4. 39-Michael Snelling; 5. 52-Dillon Rupe; 6. 56-Troy Simpson; DNF 14-Jeremiah Curtis; DNF 3-Richard Marchbank; DNS 97-Bill Rousch

A Feature (20 Laps): 1. 44-Michael Dicely; 2. 00-Billy Brickley; 3. 35-Jimmy Wood; 4. 28H-James (Hud) Horton; 5. 2-Blaine Schubarth; 6. 9-Trey Gustin; 7. 30-Scott Heikes; 8. 51-Brent Burrows; 9. 15F-Aaron Farney; 10. 71-Auston Pribbenow; 11. 09-Tyson Cross; 12. 7X-Jeffrey Dyer; DNF 87X-Liam Ryan; DNF 22-John Campbell Sr.; DNF 87-Brent Rees; DNF 5-Brandon Steele; DNF 69-Paul Babich; DNF 4X-Austin Archdale; DNF 48M-Rick Murcko; DNF 24-Tim Snelling

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Outlaw Non-Wing

Keeping a Golden Driller in Oklahoma, Chris Andrews was the first of three former Shootout Champion to take a Feature win; doing so in the Outlaw Non-Wing division.

Charging into the lead on the highline, the No. 79 used his front row starting spot to its full advantage, holding off the No. 7r of Rick Cook with the No. 52 of Blake Hahn holding third.

Slowing for a lap two incident involving the No. 9 of Jared Petersen, Hahn would manipulate the bottom of the Tulsa Expo Raceway to grab the runner up spot on the restart. Running a mix of lines from end to end on the Speedway, Andrews and Hahn began their fight for the lead.

Pulling even with Andrews on several occasions, Hahn would see his chance at the top spot vanish on lap fourteen following hard contact with the concrete in turn one, causing the No. 52 to begin slipping back in the running order.

Slowing for the finale time on lap fifteen following a flip by Frank Galusha, the final laps would see Chris Andrews victorious. Kinzer Edwards would make the passing into the runner up spot with three laps remaining followed by Brady Bacon, Blake Hahn and Rick Cook settling for a fifth place finish.

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Non-Winged Outlaws - Top 72 in passing points advance to Qualifiers

Heat 1 (8 Laps): 1. 9-Jared Peterson; 2. 15D-Andrew Deal; 3. 4X-Shawn Petersen; 4. 23L-Jordon Lambert; 5. 69X-Phillip Davis; 6. 95M-Jimmy Miller; 7. L7-Charlie Laizure; DNF 22-Dalton Wiseley

Heat 2 (8 Laps): 1. 33Z-Zeke Lewis; 2. 15B-Quinton Benson; 3. 15-Jeff Frey; 4. 51-Matt Ward; 5. 17-Harlan Hulsey; 6. 44X-Chris Stockham; 7. 7D-Kevin Ramey; 8. 14R-Rob Hipker

Heat 3 (8 Laps): 1. 98E-Tyler Edwards; 2. 27-Sean Jones; 3. 24-Nathan McMillin; 4. 38J-Jimmy Wood; 5. 64H-Tyler Huffman; 6. 17P-Robbie Price; 7. 8L-Mike Smith; 8. 4H-Ricki Calvert

Heat 4 (8 Laps): 1. 27M-Brandon Rose; 2. 93-Raleigh Shepherd; 3. 13-Turd Ferguson; 4. 95X-Jim Radney; 5. 40S-Rodney Stealy; 6. 60-Earl McDoulett Jr; 7. 29X-Blake Dewberry; DNF 31E-Evan Sewell

Heat 5 (8 Laps): 1. 12-Frank Galusha; 2. 422-Taylor Courtney; 3. 1G-Joseph J Smith; 4. 72J-Justin Melton; 5. 17B-Michael Berry; 6. 321-Chad Winfrey; 7. 9S-Nick Schaeffer; DNS 10W-George White

Heat 6 (8 Laps): 1. 41-Chris Koch; 2. 87-Liam Ryan; 3. 44-Michael Dicely; 4. 23D-Trey Datweiler; 5. 17G-Mike Gass; 6. 57V-Matt Veatch; 7. 44C-Chris Morton; 8. 35-Brett Felkins

Heat 7 (8 Laps): 1. 9P-Parker Price-Miller; 2. 50M-Megan Wood; 3. 4U-Devon Huff; 4. 21K-Adam Barth; 5. 22C-Curtis Jones; 6. 04-Kyle Jones; 7. 76K-Kyle Mitchell; 8. 47-Ed Griggs

Heat 8 (8 Laps): 1. 11A-Andrew Felker; 2. 57-Cole Bodine; 3. 69T-Taylor Smitherman; 4. 98X-Derrick McBride; 5. 17L-Joe Leek; 6. 68-Dirk Miller; 7. 39-Russ Disinger; DNF 32B-Keith Martin

Heat 9 (8 Laps): 1. 7C-Chris Cochran; 2. 79-Chris Andrews; 3. 80-Alex Sewell; 4. 20-Josh Pickle; 5. 00-Justin McCoy; 6. 10R-David Wheeler; 7. 36Z-Kevin Reed; 8. 22P-John Potter

Heat 10 (8 Laps): 1. 03-Shayle Bade; 2. 15T-Tristan Guardino; 3. 31-Dylan Kadovs; 4. 26-Chris Hunter; 5. 98-Sean Watts; DNF 91T-Tyler Thomas; DNF 1T-Kevin Battarbee; DNF 2J-Ronnie James

Heat 11 (8 Laps): 1. 52-Blake Hahn; 2. 57L-Jacob Lucas; 3. 11H-Garett Hood; 4. 99F-Shane Fletcher; 5. 6B-Andy Baugh; 6. 27S-Dave Stewart; 7. 70-Charles Valenzuela; DNF 96X-Greg Hamilton

Heat 12 (8 Laps): 1. 51B-Joe B. Miller; 2. 88-Koen Shaw; 3. 4-Rick Cook I; 4. 22H-Jessee Holt; 5. 22X-Payton Williams; 6. 7-Tony Ogden; 7. 49-Joel Smith; DNF 1-Timmy Buckwalter

Heat 13 (8 Laps): 1. 99X-Wes McIntyre; 2. 10X-Brian Parker; 3. 25K-Courtney Erfurth; 4. 15J-Jeremy Middleton; 5. 8-Eddie Moss; 6. 7G-Greg Moore; 7. 14-Jake Lipker; 8. 7X-Jordan McPherson

Heat 14 (8 Laps): 1. 36-Jonathan Beason; 2. 17E-Blake Edwards; 3. 44B-Ben Worth; 4. 00X-Brayden Planko; 5. 40-J.J. Haley; 6. 19B-Keith Burton; 7. 71K-Kyle Fellers; 8. 66-Jeff Foster

Heat 15 (8 Laps): 1. 16R-John Roan; 2. 22K-Chad Koch; 3. 19-Ryan Kline; 4. 08-Colton Brown; 5. 12T-Jason Tyer; 6. 114-Brent Moore; 7. 32T-Andee Beierle; 8. 41H-Colton Hardy

Heat 16 (8 Laps): 1. 01J-Jeb Sessums; 2. 34-Joey Baker; 3. A1-Austin Sheridan; 4. 2H-Will Harvey; 5. 13E-Kevin Swindell; 6. 15M-Matthew McDonald; 7. 50-Beau Burnett; DNS 18R-Daniel Robinson

Heat 17 (8 Laps): 1. 23B-Jacob Brown; 2. 21M-Steven Shebester; 3. 29-Ryan Timmons; 4. 91-Kevin Bayer; 5. 38-Michael Barnes; 6. 25R-Chris Ritch; 7. 28-Karley Kay Dobson; DNF 76-Kale Mueller

Heat 18 (8 Laps): 1. 76N-Brady Bacon; 2. 029-Austin Stone; 3. 70G-Ryan Greth; 4. 11E-Cory Elliott; 5. 75-Ryan Truitt; DNF 10-Bryan Debrick; DNF 67H-Brandon Hahn; DNS 571-Jimmy Wells

Heat 19 (8 Laps): 1. 16-Wyatt Burks; 2. 826-Jared Fell; 3. 67-Steven Russell; 4. 25W-Tommy White; 5. 20W-Shawn Wicker; 6. 88A-Alex Harris; 7. 5C-Cody Cordell; 8. 3-Brandon Long

Heat 20 (8 Laps): 1. 7XX-Cord Dodson; 2. 401-Madison Hess; 3. 3N-Jake Neuman; 4. 79J-Austin Brown; 5. 7T-David Baugh; 6. 32-Jacob Hawkins; DNF 9X-Colton Heath; DNS 91X-Cale Thomas

Heat 21 (8 Laps): 1. 66R-Jason Rogers; 2. 48-Steve Clancy; 3. 0-Bradley Jameson; 4. 007-Shane Sunquist; 5. 82C-Christian Kinnison; 6. 29K-Kyle Amerson; DNF 28G-Gordon Goyer; DNS 77-Andy Hogan

Heat 22 (8 Laps): 1. 35H-Christopher Bell; 2. 9E-Kinzer Edwards; 3. 16B-Billy Cribbs; 4. 15U-Willie Urish; 5. 71X-Billy Lawhead; 6. 9-Jared Peterson; 7. 3-Brandon Long; DNF P51-Aaron Dromgoole

Heat 23 (8 Laps): 1. 7R-Rick Cook; 2. 05-Drew Shiveley; 3. 37-Cole Ketcham; 4. 60X-Chance Terrel; 5. 6-Blake Bennington; 6. 88W-Ryan Worth; 7. 79K-Tim Kent; 8. 64-Chad Boone

Heat 24 (8 Laps): 1. 7S-Jason Scheulen; 2. 2B-Nathan Benson; 3. 45-Kenny Brewer; 4. 92H-Jordan Herman; 5. 5B-Thad Bennett; 6. 61B-Luke Lucas; 7. 18E-Owen Eringer; DNF 3X-Travis Marsch

Heat 25 (8 Laps): 1. 67W-Randy Wagnon, Jr.; 2. 8V-Bryce Volpa; 3. 17K-Jacob Knipmeyer; 4. 18-Justin Fletcher; 5. 74-D.J. Estes; 6. 2D-Dustin Davidson; DNF 2-Jordan Barbee; DNF 5G-Garth Griffith

Heat 26 (8 Laps): 1. 5H-Cameron Hagin; 2. 21-Ty Hulsey; 3. 99-Robbie Johnson; 4. 71S-Austin Schaeffer; 5. 27E-Andy Shouse; 6. 14T-Tim Ottenbacher; 7. 44A-Ayrton Gennetten; 8. C2-Kevin Vick

Top 16 in combined passing points from Heats & Qualifiers advance to Saturday night's A Main.

Qualifier #1 (10 Laps): 1. 41-Chris Koch; 2. 88-Koen Shaw; 3. 12-Frank Galusha; 4. 51B-Joe B. Miller; 5. 9P-Parker Price-Miller; 6. 24-Nathan McMillin; 7. 67W-Randy Wagnon, Jr.; 8. 25K-Courtney Erfurth; 9. 22K-Chad Koch; 10. 20-Josh Pickle; DNF 27M-Brandon Rose; DNF 44-Michael Dicely

Qualifier #2 (10 Laps): 1. 52-Blake Hahn; 2. 17E-Blake Edwards; 3. 36-Jonathan Beason; 4. 11A-Andrew Felker; 5. 7XX-Cord Dodson; 6. 70G-Ryan Greth; 7. 21-Ty Hulsey; 8. 4U-Devon Huff; 9. 422-Taylor Courtney; DNF 13-Turd Ferguson; DNF 18-Justin Fletcher; DNS 15B-Quinton Benson

Qualifier #3 (10 Laps): 1. 35H-Christopher Bell; 2. 31-Dylan Kadovs; 3. 01J-Jeb Sessums; 4. 16R-John Roan; 5. 19-Ryan Kline; 6. 10X-Brian Parker; 7. 99X-Wes McIntyre; 8. 15T-Tristan Guardino; 9. 0-Bradley Jameson; 10. 23B-Jacob Brown; 11. 93-Raleigh Shepherd; DNF 17K-Jacob Knipmeyer

Qualifier #4 (10 Laps): 1. 7R-Rick Cook; 2. 76N-Brady Bacon; 3. 4-Rick Cook I; 4. 37-Cole Ketcham; 5. 33Z-Zeke Lewis; 6. 401-Madison Hess; 7. 16-Wyatt Burks; 8. 87-Liam Ryan; 9. 15D-Andrew Deal; 10. 21K-Adam Barth; 11. 21M-Steven Shebester; DNF 57L-Jacob Lucas

Qualifier #5 (10 Laps): 1. 05-Drew Shiveley; 2. 9E-Kinzer Edwards; 3. 27-Sean Jones; 4. 57-Cole Bodine; 5. 45-Kenny Brewer; 6. 2B-Nathan Benson; 7. 29-Ryan Timmons; DNF 22H-Jessee Holt; DNF 5H-Cameron Hagin; DNF 66R-Jason Rogers; DNF 7C-Chris Cochran; DNF 826-Jared Fell

Qualifier #6 (10 Laps): 1. 79-Chris Andrews; 2. 8V-Bryce Volpa; 3. 98E-Tyler Edwards; 4. 67-Steven Russell; 5. 9-Jared Peterson; 6. 69T-Taylor Smitherman; 7. 7S-Jason Scheulen; 8. 50M-Megan Wood; 9. 03-Shayle Bade; 10. 34-Joey Baker; DNF 95X-Jim Radney; DNF 1G-Joseph J Smith

Non-Winged Outlaws - Top 4 advance

C Feature 1 (10 Laps): 1. 7G-Greg Moore; 2. 95M-Jimmy Miller; 3. 75-Ryan Truitt; 4. 71K-Kyle Fellers; 5. 1-Timmy Buckwalter; 6. 5C-Cody Cordell; 7. 7X-Jordan McPherson; 8. 79K-Tim Kent; DNF 3X-Travis Marsch; DNF 6-Blake Bennington; DNF 9S-Nick Schaeffer; DNF 17P-Robbie Price; DNS C2-Kevin Vick

C Feature 2 (10 Laps): 1. 57V-Matt Veatch; 2. 7D-Kevin Ramey; 3. 44X-Chris Stockham; 4. 44A-Ayrton Gennetten; 5. 76K-Kyle Mitchell; 6. 64H-Tyler Huffman; 7. 36Z-Kevin Reed; 8. P51-Aaron Dromgoole; 9. 10-Bryan Debrick; 10. C2-Kevin Vick; DNF 9X-Colton Heath; DNF 68-Dirk Miller

C Feature 3 (10 Laps): 1. 23L-Jordon Lambert; 2. 88A-Alex Harris; 3. 04-Kyle Jones; 4. 17G-Mike Gass; 5. 32T-Andee Beierle; 6. 44C-Chris Morton; 7. 14T-Tim Ottenbacher; 8. 31E-Evan Sewell; DNF 28G-Gordon Goyer; DNF 19B-Keith Burton; DNF 91T-Tyler Thomas; DNF 571-Jimmy Wells

C Feature 4 (10 Laps): 1. 22C-Curtis Jones; 2. 15J-Jeremy Middleton; 3. 114-Brent Moore; 4. 9M-Kory Lira; 5. 14R-Rob Hipker; 6. 41H-Colton Hardy; 7. 14-Jake Lipker; 8. 2-Jordan Barbee; 9. 8-Eddie Moss; DNF 77-Andy Hogan; DNF 61B-Luke Lucas; DNS 15M-Matthew McDonald

C Feature 5 (10 Laps): 1. 79J-Austin Brown; 2. 6B-Andy Baugh; 3. 88W-Ryan Worth; 4. 35-Brett Felkins; 5. 49-Joel Smith; 6. 60-Earl McDoulett Jr; 7. 74-D.J. Estes; 8. 25R-Chris Ritch; 9. 4H-Ricki Calvert; DNF 22-Dalton Wiseley; DNF L7-Charlie Laizure; DNF 18R-Daniel Robinson

C Feature 6 (10 Laps): 1. 32-Jacob Hawkins; 2. 27E-Andy Shouse; 3. 60X-Chance Terrel; 4. 10R-David Wheeler; 5. 3-Brandon Long; 6. 29X-Blake Dewberry; 7. 67H-Brandon Hahn; DNF 2J-Ronnie James; DNF 22X-Payton Williams; DNF 32B-Keith Martin; DNS 27S-Dave Stewart; DNS 96X-Greg Hamilton

C Feature 7 (10 Laps): 1. 17-Harlan Hulsey; 2. 7-Tony Ogden; 3. 18E-Owen Eringer; 4. 10W-George White; 5. 50-Beau Burnett; DNF 321-Chad Winfrey; DNF 29K-Kyle Amerson; DNF 5G-Garth Griffith; DNF 17B-Michael Berry; DNF 64-Chad Boone; DNF 39-Russ Disinger; DNF 66-Jeff Foster

C Feature 8 (10 Laps): 1. 40S-Rodney Stealy; 2. 20W-Shawn Wicker; 3. 28-Karley Kay Dobson; 4. 70-Charles Valenzuela; 5. 8L-Mike Smith; 6. 22P-John Potter; 7. 47-Ed Griggs; DNF 3G-Garron Brimmer; DNF 2D-Dustin Davidson; DNF 1T-Kevin Battarbee; DNF 76-Kale Mueller; DNF 91X-Cale Thomas

B-Features - Top 2 advance to LCQ

B Feature 1 (12 Laps): 1. 4U-Devon Huff; 2. 98E-Tyler Edwards; 3. 67-Steven Russell; 4. A1-Austin Sheridan; 5. 00-Justin McCoy; 6. 25K-Courtney Erfurth; 7. 69X-Phillip Davis; 8. 69T-Taylor Smitherman; 9. 75-Ryan Truitt; 10. 7G-Greg Moore; 11. 95M-Jimmy Miller; 12. 21K-Adam Barth; 13. 029-Austin Stone; DNF 72J-Justin Melton; DNF 71K-Kyle Fellers; DNS 95X-Jim Radney

B Feature 2 (12 Laps): 1. 9-Jared Peterson; 2. 24-Nathan McMillin; 3. 22K-Chad Koch; 4. 7C-Chris Cochran; 5. 13E-Kevin Swindell; 6. 8V-Bryce Volpa; 7. 48-Steve Clancy; 8. 98X-Derrick McBride; 9. 7D-Kevin Ramey; 10. 57V-Matt Veatch; 11. 99-Robbie Johnson; 12. 17L-Joe Leek; DNF 44X-Chris Stockham; DNS 99X-Wes McIntyre; DNS 66R-Jason Rogers

B Feature 3 (12 Laps): 1. 16-Wyatt Burks; 2. 23L-Jordon Lambert; 3. 16R-John Roan; 4. 13-Turd Ferguson; 5. 0-Bradley Jameson; 6. 04-Kyle Jones; 7. 08-Colton Brown; 8. 17G-Mike Gass; 9. 16B-Billy Cribbs; 10. 88A-Alex Harris; 11. 38-Michael Barnes; 12. 9P-Parker Price-Miller; DNF 18-Justin Fletcher; DNS 40-J.J. Haley; DNS 29-Ryan Timmons; DNS 80-Alex Sewell; DNS 44A-Ayrton Gennetten

B Feature 4 (12 Laps): 1. 27-Sean Jones; 2. 7S-Jason Scheulen; 3. 38J-Jimmy Wood; 4. 51-Matt Ward; 5. 3N-Jake Neuman; 6. 422-Taylor Courtney; 7. 22C-Curtis Jones; 8. 23B-Jacob Brown; 9. 9M-Kory Lira; 10. 10X-Brian Parker; DNF 114-Brent Moore; DNF 98-Sean Watts; DNF 70G-Ryan Greth; DNS 57L-Jacob Lucas; DNS 12T-Jason Tyer

B Feature 5 (12 Laps): 1. 4-Rick Cook I; 2. 19-Ryan Kline; 3. 35-Brett Felkins; 4. 5H-Cameron Hagin; 5. 88W-Ryan Worth; 6. 23D-Trey Datweiler; 7. 17K-Jacob Knipmeyer; 8. 79J-Austin Brown; 9. 2H-Will Harvey; 10. 22H-Jessee Holt; 11. 6B-Andy Baugh; 12. 7T-David Baugh; DNF 21-Ty Hulsey; DNF 00X-Brayden Planko; DNF 15B-Quinton Benson; DNS 5B-Thad Bennett

B Feature 6 (12 Laps): 1. 11A-Andrew Felker; 2. 27M-Brandon Rose; 3. 91-Kevin Bayer; 4. 45-Kenny Brewer; 5. 50M-Megan Wood; 6. 99F-Shane Fletcher; 7. 27E-Andy Shouse; 8. 25W-Tommy White; 9. 401-Madison Hess; 10. 10R-David Wheeler; 11. 32-Jacob Hawkins; 12. 4X-Shawn Petersen; 13. 826-Jared Fell; 14. 03-Shayle Bade; 15. 82C-Christian Kinnison

B Feature 7 (12 Laps): 1. 37-Cole Ketcham; 2. 67W-Randy Wagnon, Jr.; 3. 17-Harlan Hulsey; 4. 7XX-Cord Dodson; 5. 44-Michael Dicely; 6. 34-Joey Baker; 7. 15D-Andrew Deal; 8. 15U-Willie Urish; 9. 7-Tony Ogden; 10. 18E-Owen Eringer; DNF 15-Jeff Frey; DNS 11E-Cory Elliott; DNS 93-Raleigh Shepherd; DNS 92H-Jordan Herman; DNS 71X-Billy Lawhead

B Feature 8 (12 Laps): 1. 33Z-Zeke Lewis; 2. 87-Liam Ryan; 3. 20-Josh Pickle; 4. 15T-Tristan Guardino; 5. 21M-Steven Shebester; 6. 40S-Rodney Stealy; 7. 71S-Austin Schaeffer; 8. 1G-Joseph J Smith; 9. 26-Chris Hunter; 10. 28-Karley Kay Dobson; DNF 44B-Ben Worth; DNF 11H-Garett Hood; DNF 007-Shane Sunquist; DNF 20W-Shawn Wicker; DNF 70-Charles Valenzuela; DNS 2B-Nathan Benson

LCQ - Top 8 advance to the Feature

LCQ (12 Laps): 1. 27-Sean Jones; 2. 11A-Andrew Felker; 3. 37-Cole Ketcham; 4. 16-Wyatt Burks; 5. 4U-Devon Huff; 6. 33Z-Zeke Lewis; 7. 9-Jared Peterson; 8. 19-Ryan Kline; 9. 24-Nathan McMillin; 10. 23L-Jordon Lambert; 11. 87-Liam Ryan; 12. 98E-Tyler Edwards; 13. 7S-Jason Scheulen; 14. 67W-Randy Wagnon, Jr.; 15. 4-Rick Cook I; DNF 27M-Brandon Rose

A Feature (25 Laps): 1. 79-Chris Andrews; 2. 9E-Kinzer Edwards; 3. 76N-Brady Bacon; 4. 52-Blake Hahn; 5. 7R-Rick Cook; 6. 57-Cole Bodine; 7. 36-Jonathan Beason; 8. 11A-Andrew Felker; 9. 31-Dylan Kadovs; 10. 41-Chris Koch; 11. 01J-Jeb Sessums; 12. 9-Jared Peterson; 13. 16-Wyatt Burks; 14. 33Z-Zeke Lewis; 15. 35H-Christopher Bell; 16. 88-Koen Shaw; 17. 51B-Joe B. Miller; 18. 27-Sean Jones; 19. 05-Drew Shiveley; 20. 19-Ryan Kline; DNF 12-Frank Galusha; DNF 4U-Devon Huff; DNF 17E-Blake Edwards; DNF 37-Cole Ketcham

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Junior Sprints

Putting on an absolutely spirited performance, the Junior Sprints took to the Tulsa Expo Raceway for an expanded 20 lap feature over the 15 laps contested in years past. With the initial start being called off the front row starter Deven Pearson collecting the No. 95 of Ryan Hunt, the field restacked with Pearson able to hold the point since he didn’t stop.

Slowing again after one lap, the field finally came to life with Jadon Rodgers working on Person for the lead. Coming together on lap four, the pair avoided disaster but allowed the No. 40 of Blake Battles into the fight. Going three wide out of turn four to complete lap five, Battles squeaked into lead.

Regaining his momentum, the No. 14j of Jadon Rodgers took the point on lap seven and never looked back despite slowing for cautions three additional times before taking the checkered flag. Blake Battle held off the hard charging Hank Davis who took the show position after starting nineteenth. Another mover in the night’s feature as fourth place Lynden Lebedynski who climbed from eighteenth with Dakota Earls rounding out the top five.

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Jr. Sprints - Top 14 in passing points directly to Saturday night's A Main. Balance to the B Main.

Heat 1 (8 Laps): 1. 95-Ryan Hunt; 2. 21-Brendon Wiseley; 3. 9-Cale Glover; 4. 54B-Bryson Berna; 5. 26-Dakota Williams; 6. 17-Connor Lee; 7. 24W-Nick Weideman; 8. 25-Noah Gass

Heat 2 (8 Laps): 1. 21P-Deven Pearson; 2. 42-Grady Mercer; 3. 28-Garrett Bias; 4. 1H-Hank Davis; 5. 99R-Nathan Rainey; 6. 33N-Nicholas Carpenter; 7. 88R-Ryder Laplante; DNF 99-Coby Hunter

Heat 3 (8 Laps): 1. 14J-Jadon Rogers; 2. 19-Seth Ireland; 3. 21J-Jesse Schlotfeldt; 4. 55-Brandon Anderson; 5. 7-Treyton Gann; 6. 15-Kendall Battarbee; 7. 88K-Kelsey Gray; DNF 15J-Joey Gray

Heat 4 (8 Laps): 1. 3B-Trey Brune; 2. 14R-Jake Nail; 3. 6-Molly Day; 4. 60Z-Holden Anderson; 5. 33-Cole Tipton; 6. 72-Chris Wells; 7. 3-Cole Roberts

Heat 5 (8 Laps): 1. 15E-Dakota Earls; 2. 23-Drake Turner; 3. 56-Colton Horner; 4. 007-Jacob Long; 5. 13-Dylan Short; 6. 5-Landen White; DNF 77-Kale Drake

Heat 6 (8 Laps): 1. 14-Blake Battles; 2. 7K-Blake Kirkes; 3. 18R-Dacin Robertson; 4. 0-Garrett Jameson; 5. 14W-Wade Weideman; 6. 08-Cannon McIntosh; DNF 54-Lynden Lebedynski

B-Features - Top 2 advance to the A-Feature

B Feature 1 (12 Laps): 1. 55-Brandon Anderson; 2. 54-Lynden Lebedynski; 3. 99R-Nathan Rainey; 4. 0-Garrett Jameson; 5. 77-Kale Drake; 6. 23-Drake Turner; 7. 33N-Nicholas Carpenter; 8. 88K-Kelsey Gray; DNF 88R-Ryder Laplante; DNS 33-Cole Tipton; 11. 21J-Jesse Schlotfeldt-DQ

B Feature 2 (12 Laps): 1. 54B-Bryson Berna; 2. 1H-Hank Davis; 3. 7-Treyton Gann; 4. 25-Noah Gass; 5. 26-Dakota Williams; 6. 17-Connor Lee; 7. 72-Chris Wells; 8. 99-Coby Hunter; DNF 60Z-Holden Anderson; DNF 5-Landen White

B Feature 3 (12 Laps): 1. 28-Garrett Bias; 2. 3-Cole Roberts; 3. 08-Cannon McIntosh; 4. 15-Kendall Battarbee; 5. 13-Dylan Short; 6. 24W-Nick Weideman; 7. 14W-Wade Weideman; DNF 15J-Joey Gray; DNF 9-Cale Glover; DNF 007-Jacob Long

A Feature (20 Laps): 1. 14J-Jadon Rogers; 2. 14-Blake Battles; 3. 1H-Hank Davis; 4. 54-Lynden Lebedynski; 5. 15E-Dakota Earls; 6. 28-Garrett Bias; 7. 95-Ryan Hunt; 8. 55-Brandon Anderson; 9. 3-Cole Roberts; 10. 21P-Deven Pearson; 11. 7K-Blake Kirkes; 12. 42-Grady Mercer; 13. 56-Colton Horner; 14. 6-Molly Day; 15. 19-Seth Ireland; 16. 18R-Dacin Robertson; DNF 21-Brendon Wiseley; DNF 3B-Trey Brune; DNF 14R-Jake Nail; DNF 54B-Bryson Berna

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“A” Class

Taking the first of three Golden Drillers back to the west coast, Michael Faccinto led flag to flag in the “A” Class Feature event.

Despite six caution periods during the 25 lap event, the No. 7j of Faccinto was at times able to stretch to a half-straight advantage over team mate Mitchell Faccinto. Getting a clean patch of racing following a lap seven caution, the No. 7j was able to run down slower traffic thus allowing Mitchell Faccinto and Jonathan Beason to begin closing in before a caution on lap nineteen brought the field nose to tail.

Under power for the remainder of the event, Michael Faccinto cruised to victory. Jonathan Beason was able to muscle by for the runner up spot leaving Mitchell Faccinto in third. Coming up from eleventh, Canada’s Liam Ryan claimed fourth with fifteenth starting Kevin Swindell completing the top five.

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"A" Class Winged - Top 72 in passing points advance to Qualifiers.

Heat 1 (8 Laps): 1. 82-Steven Shebester; 2. 118-Scott Evans; 3. 13B-Brittany Yarwood; 4. 9E-Kinzer Edwards; 5. 27E-Andy Shouse; 6. 16R-John Roan; 7. 7X-Cord Dodson; 8. 32-Trey Marcham; 9. 74E-Jessica Estes

Heat 2 (8 Laps): 1. 11F-Mitchell Faccinto; 2. 15D-Andrew Deal; 3. 09-Tyler Gordon; 4. 99A-Alex Owen; 5. 28-Karley Kay Dobson; 6. 92H-Jordan Herman; 7. 48-Joe Klonoski; 8. 02-Bobby Henning

Heat 3 (8 Laps): 1. 2D-Dustin Davidson; 2. 7-Rick Cook II; 3. 4W-Kacee Frazier; 4. 3-Ryann Kolkmeier; 5. 24X-Russ Dugger; 6. 22B-Rodney Bippus; 7. 18A-Kyle Admire; DNS 2H-Will Harvey

Heat 4 (8 Laps): 1. 01-Allyn Shiveley; 2. 50M-Megan Wood; 3. 21X-Robbie Price; 4. 4E-David Proffitt; 5. 66J-Jason Miller; 6. 0G-Kory Lira; 7. 84-Dave Nicholson; DNF 749-Kyle Scholtz

Heat 5 (8 Laps): 1. 7J-Michael Faccinto; 2. 32H-Jacob Hawkins; 3. 29X-Blake Dewberry; 4. 21-Ty Hulsey; 5. 43A-Austin Hartrnft; 6. 76X-Zane Lawrence; 7. 29B-John Binz; 8. 13-John Kahl

Heat 6 (8 Laps): 1. 46X-Ken Seirer; 2. 75-Dustin Dixon; 3. 10-Chris Berreth; 4. 71-Colby Estes; 5. 27M-Jordon Lambert; 6. 77-Colton Hardy; DNF 9K-Kieran Casillas; DNF 97T-John Taylor

Heat 7 (8 Laps): 1. 82C-Christian Kinnison; 2. 35W-Callie Wolsiffer; 3. 9C-Cade Cowles; 4. 12-Blake McDermott; 5. 23-Raelynne Moss; 6. 61-Kaley Engstrom; 7. 32M-Adam Miller; DNF 38K-Karson Battarbee

Heat 8 (8 Laps): 1. 71S-Austin Schaeffer; 2. 22X-Payton Williams; 3. 5C-Kris Carroll; 4. 73-Jason McDougal; 5. 69-Ryan Frantz; 6. 25M-Mike Moschak; DNF 28T-Nicholas Rasa; DNF 33T-TJ Worcester

Heat 9 (8 Laps): 1. 77D-Dean Drake Jr; 2. 3C-Chase Brewer; 3. 19X-Kyle Slader; 4. 98X-Robert McBride; 5. 71D-Danny Clum; 6. 5H-Cameron Hagin; 7. A1-Austin Sheridan; 8. 18K-Steve Finn

Heat 10 (8 Laps): 1. 80-Alex Sewell; 2. 88J-Jason Adams; 3. 15T-Tristan Guardino; 4. 18X-Austin Shores; 5. 92-Kyler Shaw; 6. 5-Collin Markle; 7. 54-Jake Beasley; 8. 71K-Kyle Fellers

Heat 11 (8 Laps): 1. 20W-Shawn Wicker; 2. 11J-Garett Jennings; 3. 11E-Cory Elliott; 4. 33-Craig Carroll; 5. 9L-Lonnie Fraley; 6. 72-Greg Reynolds; 7. 93H-Chad Heil; 8. 6-Blake Bennington

Heat 12 (8 Laps): 1. 25-Lane Wilson; 2. 51-Matt Ward; 3. 121-Austin Kromberg; 4. 826-Marty Fell; DNF 67-David Hall; DNF 74-D.J. Estes; DNS 96X-Greg Hamilton; DNS 15-Morgan Roan

Heat 13 (8 Laps): 1. 35-Dwayne Benson; 2. 99R-Chase Rohrbaugh; 3. 79K-Tim Kent; 4. 03-Shayle Bade; 5. 7D-Kevin Ramey; 6. 40S-Dawson Stealy; 7. 30-John Crowder; DNF 35H-Zach Hampton

Heat 14 (8 Laps): 1. 87-Liam Ryan; 2. 01J-Jeb Sessums; 3. 7C-Chris Cochran; 4. 7W-Jerrod Wilson; 5. 21M-Michele Melton; 6. 14S-Ken Simmons; 7. 17-Michael Berry; 8. 11X-Michael Shelton

Heat 15 (8 Laps): 1. 66R-Jason Rogers; 2. 33W-Tucker Worth; 3. 60-Earl McDoulett Jr; 4. 281-Chris Wilson; 5. 54S-Will Scribner; 6. 24L-Caleb Lovelady; 7. 83-Shane Weeks; 8. Coleman Younger

Heat 16 (8 Laps): 1. 92X-Jake Rosario; 2. 46-Kelly Mahaffey; 3. 029-Austin Stone; DNF 00X-Brayden Planko; DNF 14-Taylor Myers; DNF 24T-Trenton Borchers; DNF 413-Charles Corte; DNF 31-Dylan Kadovs

Heat 17 (8 Laps): 1. 181-Frank Flud; 2. 25R-Chad Bell; 3. 20-Colton Wiseley; 4. 05X-Jeremy Dockery; 5. 44A-Ayrton Gennetten; 6. 9P-Parker Price-Miller; 7. 44T-Abner Miller; DNS 138-Kenny Brewer

Heat 18 (8 Laps): 1. 2-Mickey Walker; 2. 5X-Tyson Hall; 3. 13E-Kevin Swindell; 4. 16G-Jeremy Garrison; 5. 9S-Kevin Swaims; 6. 79W-Wes Little; DNF 98E-Tyler Edwards; DNF 69C-Austin Crowder

Heat 19 (8 Laps): 1. 36-Jonathan Beason; 2. 5T-Timmy Buckwalter; 3. 20R-Kyle Harris; 4. 8G-Devin Gerrior; 5. 47D-Ron Durr; 6. 29-Ryan Timmons; 7. 0¢-Jeremy Lucito; 8. 007-Mandee Sunquist

Heat 20 (8 Laps): 1. 23X-Howard Moore; 2. 23S-Spencer Bayston; 3. 2B-Nathan Benson; 4. 3E-J.T. Ellis; 5. 7H-Lindsey Howard; 6. 1T-Travis Labat; 7. 2J-Ronnie James; DNS 111-Joey Starmes

Heat 21 (8 Laps): 1. 79-Chris Andrews; 2. 38J-Jimmy Wood; 3. 55-Stanley Kreisel; 4. 23B-Jacob Brown; 5. 17H-Hayden Hillenburg; 6. 97-Paige Howard; DNF 155-Tyler Courtney; DNF 321-Chad Winfrey

Heat 22 (8 Laps): 1. 88-Koen Shaw; 2. 9-Payton Laskey; 3. 91T-Tyler Thomas; 4. 38-Michael Barnes; 5. 777-Ryan Padgett; 6. 13M-Chance McCrary; 7. 05M-Charles McManus; DNS 13X-Bobby Springer

Heat 23 (8 Laps): 1. 26-Shane Clement; 2. 17K-Quinn Jones; 3. 44C-Chris Martin; 4. 7G-Greg Moore; 5. 8J-Josh Marcham; 6. 16X-Danny Davidson; DNF 47-Austin Helt; DNS 21H-Terry Hinck

Heat 24 (8 Laps): 1. 39-Russ Disinger; 2. 11-Harlan Hulsey; 3. 7S-Jason Scheulen; 4. 140-Roy Maxwell; 5. 41-Tanner Dunlap; 6. 4S-Greg Sleeper; DNF 311-Joshua Hemby; DNF 11M-Lenny McCall

Top 16 in combined passing points from Heats & Qualifiers advance to Saturday night's A Main.

Qualifier #1 (10 Laps): 1. 7J-Michael Faccinto; 2. 20W-Shawn Wicker; 3. 87-Liam Ryan; 4. 36-Jonathan Beason; 5. 9E-Kinzer Edwards; 6. 01-Allyn Shiveley; 7. 5C-Kris Carroll; 8. 5T-Timmy Buckwalter; 9. 99R-Chase Rohrbaugh; 10. 32H-Jacob Hawkins; 11. 21X-Robbie Price; DNF 9-Payton Laskey

Qualifier #2 (10 Laps): 1. 2-Mickey Walker; 2. 7C-Chris Cochran; 3. 66R-Jason Rogers; 4. 79-Chris Andrews; 5. 181-Frank Flud; 6. 46X-Ken Seirer; 7. 98X-Robert McBride; 8. 17K-Quinn Jones; 9. 73-Jason McDougal; 10. 22X-Payton Williams; 11. 23S-Spencer Bayston; 12. 4E-David Proffitt

Qualifier #3 (10 Laps): 1. 75-Dustin Dixon; 2. 13E-Kevin Swindell; 3. 71S-Austin Schaeffer; 4. 18X-Austin Shores; 5. 39-Russ Disinger; 6. 51-Matt Ward; 7. 118-Scott Evans; 8. 121-Austin Kromberg; 9. 15D-Andrew Deal; 10. 92X-Jake Rosario; 11. 46-Kelly Mahaffey; 12. 4W-Kacee Frazier

Qualifier #4 (10 Laps): 1. 82-Steven Shebester; 2. 10-Chris Berreth; 3. 7-Rick Cook II; 4. 23X-Howard Moore; 5. 09-Tyler Gordon; 6. 9C-Cade Cowles; 7. 5X-Tyson Hall; 8. 03-Shayle Bade; 9. 77D-Dean Drake Jr; 10. 60-Earl McDoulett Jr; 11. 35W-Callie Wolsiffer; DNF 01J-Jeb Sessums

Qualifier #5 (10 Laps): 1. 2B-Nathan Benson; 2. 15T-Tristan Guardino; 3. 82C-Christian Kinnison; 4. 25-Lane Wilson; 5. 11-Harlan Hulsey; 6. 33W-Tucker Worth; 7. 88-Koen Shaw; 8. 3C-Chase Brewer; 9. 281-Chris Wilson; 10. 20R-Kyle Harris; 11. 19X-Kyle Slader; 12. 88J-Jason Adams

Qualifier #6 (10 Laps): 1. 50M-Megan Wood; 2. 11F-Mitchell Faccinto; 3. 80-Alex Sewell; 4. 91T-Tyler Thomas; 5. 26-Shane Clement; 6. 35-Dwayne Benson; 7. 11J-Garett Jennings; 8. 38J-Jimmy Wood; 9. 22B-Rodney Bippus; 10. 44C-Chris Martin; 11. 25R-Chad Bell; 12. 2D-Dustin Davidson

"A" Class Winged C-Features - Top 4 advance

C Feature 1 (10 Laps): 1. 5-Collin Markle; 2. 9P-Parker Price-Miller; 3. 71K-Kyle Fellers; 4. 311-Joshua Hemby; 5. 0G-Kory Lira; 6. 66J-Jason Miller; 7. 23-Raelynne Moss; 8. 74E-Jessica Estes; 9. 0¢-Jeremy Lucito; 10. 18K-Steve Finn; 11. 18A-Kyle Admire; DNS 14S-Ken Simmons; DNS 155-Tyler Courtney; DNS 111-Joey Starmes

C Feature 2 (10 Laps): 1. 00X-Brayden Planko; 2. 32-Trey Marcham; 3. 92-Kyler Shaw; 4. 79W-Wes Little; 5. 29-Ryan Timmons; 6. A1-Austin Sheridan; 7. 138-Kenny Brewer; 8. 24T-Trenton Borchers; 9. 76X-Zane Lawrence; 10. 47-Austin Helt; 11. 02-Bobby Henning; 12. 007-Mandee Sunquist; DNF 29B-John Binz; DNF 6-Blake Bennington

C Feature 3 (10 Laps): 1. 61-Kaley Engstrom; 2. 77-Colton Hardy; 3. 16R-John Roan; 4. 47D-Ron Durr; 5. 54S-Will Scribner; 6. 7X-Cord Dodson; 7. 69C-Austin Crowder; 8. 30-John Crowder; 9. 97-Paige Howard; 10. 9K-Kieran Casillas; DNF 31-Dylan Kadovs; DNF 13X-Bobby Springer; DNF 35H-Zach Hampton; DNF 2H-Will Harvey

C Feature 4 (10 Laps): 1. 1T-Travis Labat; 2. 92H-Jordan Herman; 3. 7H-Lindsey Howard; 4. 4S-Greg Sleeper; 5. 44A-Ayrton Gennetten; 6. 32M-Adam Miller; 7. 321-Chad Winfrey; 8. 83-Shane Weeks; 9. 11M-Lenny McCall; 10. 54-Jake Beasley; 11. 15-Morgan Roan; 12. 44T-Abner Miller; DNF 4-Coleman Younger

C Feature 5 (10 Laps): 1. 13M-Chance McCrary; 2. 43A-Austin Hartrnft; 3. 9S-Kevin Swaims; 4. 48-Joe Klonoski; 5. 749-Kyle Scholtz; 6. 97T-John Taylor; 7. 413-Charles Corte; 8. 84-Dave Nicholson; 9. 13-John Kahl; DNF 72-Greg Reynolds; DNF 17-Michael Berry; DNS 96X-Greg Hamilton; DNS 98E-Tyler Edwards

C Feature 6 (10 Laps): 1. 2J-Ronnie James; 2. 16X-Danny Davidson; 3. 8J-Josh Marcham; 4. 41-Tanner Dunlap; 5. 28T-Nicholas Rasa; 6. 33T-TJ Worcester; 7. 74-D.J. Estes; 8. 05M-Charles McManus; 9. 93H-Chad Heil; 10. 25M-Mike Moschak; 11. 11X-Michael Shelton; 12. 21H-Terry Hinck; 13. 38K-Karson Battarbee

B-Features - Top 2 advance to LCQ

B Feature 1 (12 Laps): 1. 5X-Tyson Hall; 2. 15D-Andrew Deal; 3. 17K-Quinn Jones; 4. 23B-Jacob Brown; 5. 9E-Kinzer Edwards; 6. 55-Stanley Kreisel; 7. 5-Collin Markle; 8. 79W-Wes Little; 9. 77-Colton Hardy; 10. 8G-Devin Gerrior; 11. 13B-Brittany Yarwood; DNF 19X-Kyle Slader; DNF 5H-Cameron Hagin; DNS 20W-Shawn Wicker; DNS 3-Ryann Kolkmeier

B Feature 2 (12 Laps): 1. 71S-Austin Schaeffer; 2. 181-Frank Flud; 3. 5C-Kris Carroll; 4. 9C-Cade Cowles; 5. 21-Ty Hulsey; 6. 44C-Chris Martin; 7. 00X-Brayden Planko; 8. 46-Kelly Mahaffey; 9. 25R-Chad Bell; 10. 16R-John Roan; 11. 40S-Dawson Stealy; 12. 38-Michael Barnes; 13. 71K-Kyle Fellers; DNF 11E-Cory Elliott; DNF 7S-Jason Scheulen

B Feature 3 (12 Laps): 1. 91T-Tyler Thomas; 2. 88-Koen Shaw; 3. 92X-Jake Rosario; 4. 32-Trey Marcham; 5. 27E-Andy Shouse; 6. 01-Allyn Shiveley; 7. 9-Payton Laskey; 8. 14-Taylor Myers; 9. 24L-Caleb Lovelady; DNF 39-Russ Disinger; DNF 311-Joshua Hemby; DNF 79K-Tim Kent; DNF 61-Kaley Engstrom; DNF 27M-Jordon Lambert; DNS 99R-Chase Rohrbaugh

B Feature 4 (12 Laps): 1. 11-Harlan Hulsey; 2. 25-Lane Wilson; 3. 73-Jason McDougal; 4. 118-Scott Evans; 5. 20-Colton Wiseley; 6. 46X-Ken Seirer; 7. 32H-Jacob Hawkins; 8. 47D-Ron Durr; 9. 92-Kyler Shaw; 10. 05X-Jeremy Dockery; 11. 12-Blake McDermott; 12. 28-Karley Kay Dobson; 13. 4E-David Proffitt; DNF 24X-Russ Dugger

B Feature 5 (12 Laps): 1. 77D-Dean Drake Jr; 2. 22X-Payton Williams; 3. 71D-Danny Clum; 4. 69-Ryan Frantz; 5. 1T-Travis Labat; 6. 48-Joe Klonoski; 7. 35-Dwayne Benson; 8. 16X-Danny Davidson; 9. 4W-Kacee Frazier; 10. 71-Colby Estes; DNF 33-Craig Carroll; DNF 11J-Garett Jennings; DNF 7G-Greg Moore; DNF 10-Chris Berreth; DNF 09-Tyler Gordon

B Feature 6 (12 Laps): 1. 82C-Christian Kinnison; 2. 5T-Timmy Buckwalter; 3. 7D-Kevin Ramey; 4. 38J-Jimmy Wood; 5. 8J-Josh Marcham; 6. 23S-Spencer Bayston; 7. 3E-J.T. Ellis; 8. 13M-Chance McCrary; 9. 7H-Lindsey Howard; 10. 67-David Hall; 11. 60-Earl McDoulett Jr; 12. 51-Matt Ward; 13. 9L-Lonnie Fraley; DNS 01J-Jeb Sessums; DNS 7W-Jerrod Wilson

B Feature 7 (12 Laps): 1. 80-Alex Sewell; 2. 33W-Tucker Worth; 3. 03-Shayle Bade; 4. 281-Chris Wilson; 5. 88J-Jason Adams; 6. 29X-Blake Dewberry; 7. 16G-Jeremy Garrison; 8. 2J-Ronnie James; 9. 777-Ryan Padgett; 10. 98X-Robert McBride; 11. 43A-Austin Hartrnft; DNF 4S-Greg Sleeper; DNF 99A-Alex Owen; DNF 21M-Michele Melton; DNS 21X-Robbie Price

B Feature 8 (12 Laps): 1. 23X-Howard Moore; 2. 26-Shane Clement; 3. 121-Austin Kromberg; 4. 826-Marty Fell; 5. 17H-Hayden Hillenburg; 6. 140-Roy Maxwell; 7. 20R-Kyle Harris; 8. 35W-Callie Wolsiffer; DNF 3C-Chase Brewer; DNF 2D-Dustin Davidson; DNF 22B-Rodney Bippus; DNF 41-Tanner Dunlap; DNF 9S-Kevin Swaims; DNS 029-Austin Stone

A Feature (25 Laps): 1. 7J-Michael Faccinto; 2. 36-Jonathan Beason; 3. 11F-Mitchell Faccinto; 4. 87-Liam Ryan; 5. 13E-Kevin Swindell; 6. 11-Harlan Hulsey; 7. 5T-Timmy Buckwalter; 8. 2-Mickey Walker; 9. 50M-Megan Wood; 10. 80-Alex Sewell; 11. 91T-Tyler Thomas; 12. 2B-Nathan Benson; 13. 71S-Austin Schaeffer; 14. 15T-Tristan Guardino; 15. 82C-Christian Kinnison; 16. 77D-Dean Drake Jr; DNF 79-Chris Andrews; DNF 7C-Chris Cochran; DNF 23X-Howard Moore; DNF 7-Rick Cook II; DNF 18X-Austin Shores; DNF 82-Steven Shebester; DNF 75-Dustin Dixon; DNF 66R-Jason Rogers ECOtec Midgets

Earning the pole in the ECOtec Midget’s 20 lap A-Feature, Brian McClelland led all but six laps in the caution riddled event. Taking the spot away from defending champion Blake Hahn, the No. 87 of McClelland was uncontested for the remainder of the race.

Andrew Felker ended up second after Hahn slapped the wall on lap fifteen with Chett Gehrke third. The top five rounded out with Kevin Ramey who advanced from thirteenth and Cory Elliot.

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ECOtec Midgets - Combined passing points from Heats & Qualifiers determine A Main lineup. B Main if necessary.

Heat 1 (8 Laps): 1. 87F-Brian McClelland; 2. 4X-Shawn Petersen; 3. 56-Andrew Deal; 4. 11C-Chett Gehrke; 5. 72-Tyler Thomas; 6. 41-Jonathan Halford; 7. 59-Ashley Hazelton; DNF 93-Richard Kreisel

Heat 2 (8 Laps): 1. 51-Matt Ward; 2. 11E-Cory Elliott; 3. 1B-Bobby Brewer; 4. 94-Payton Pierce; 5. 52G-Mike Gass; 6. 77K-Katlynn Leer; 7. 4-Claud Estes III; 8. 77-Karley Kay Dobson

Heat 3 (8 Laps): 1. 52-Blake Hahn; 2. 53-Andrew Felker; 3. 83-Shane Weeks; 4. 14-Eric Fenton; 5. D6-Dakota Gains; 6. 69M-Lance Bennett; DNF 1-Kevin Ramey

Qualifier #1 (8 Laps): 1. 11C-Chett Gehrke; 2. 87F-Brian McClelland; 3. 53-Andrew Felker; 4. 1-Kevin Ramey; 5. 41-Jonathan Halford; 6. 77-Karley Kay Dobson; 7. 83-Shane Weeks; DNS 72-Tyler Thomas

Qualifier #2 (8 Laps): 1. 52-Blake Hahn; 2. 56-Andrew Deal; 3. 14-Eric Fenton; 4. 51-Matt Ward; 5. 4-Claud Estes III; 6. 77K-Katlynn Leer; 7. 93-Richard Kreisel; 8. 52G-Mike Gass

Qualifier #3 (8 Laps): 1. 94-Payton Pierce; 2. 11E-Cory Elliott; 3. 1B-Bobby Brewer; 4. D6-Dakota Gains; 5. 69M-Lance Bennett; DNF 4X-Shawn Petersen; DNF 59-Ashley Hazelton

A Feature (20 Laps): 1. 87F-Brian McClelland; 2. 53-Andrew Felker; 3. 11C-Chett Gehrke; 4. 1-Kevin Ramey; 5. 11E-Cory Elliott; 6. 4-Claud Estes III; 7. 41-Jonathan Halford; 8. 4X-Shawn Petersen; 9. D6-Dakota Gains; 10. 93-Richard Kreisel; 11. 83-Shane Weeks; DNF 1B-Bobby Brewer; DNF 77K-Katlynn Leer; DNF 52-Blake Hahn; DNF 72-Tyler Thomas; DNF 77-Karley Kay Dobson; DNF 94-Payton Pierce; DNF 14-Eric Fenton; DNF 51-Matt Ward; DNF 52G-Mike Gass; DNF 59-Ashley Hazelton; DNF 69M-Lance Bennett; DNF 56-Andrew Deal Restricted “A” Class

Dahne Lynn McKay had her work cut out for her as the eight starting No. 79 contended with the ever increasing rubber going down on the Tulsa Expo Raceway. Allowing cautions to work to her advantage, the California native raced into the runner up spot around Bailey Hughes on lap ten.

Pulling to the back bumper of race leader Kent Miller, the caution would end up bring the field together on lap thirteen as three cars ended up tumbling in turns one and two. Taking off for the final rounds, McKay moved Miller out of the preferred inside line exiting turn four to complete lap fifteen. From there the No. 79 was unchallenged to the win.

Kent Miller held on to the runner up spot with Bailey Hughes round out the podium. Hunter Fischer was fourth with Nathan Weido coming from fifteenth to complete the top five.

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Restricted "A" Class - Top 48 in passing points from Heat Races advance to Qualifiers.

Heat 1 (8 Laps): 1. 44-Garrett Olson; 2. 777-Bailey Hughes; 3. 7T-Taylor Nellson; 4. 86-Tanner Johnson; 5. 53-Trey Thesenvitz; 6. 22S-Slater Helt; 7. 14-Noah Key; DNF 14J-Jadon Rogers

Heat 2 (8 Laps): 1. 92-Austin Lambert; 2. 31-J.J. Haley; 3. 8H-Matthew Howard; 4. 32-Jadin Boone; 5. 91-Sebastian Ferguson; 6. 3J-Jessica Wehkamp; 7. 11B-Kaylee Byrson; DNF F2-James Fell

Heat 3 (8 Laps): 1. 11E-Cory Elliott; 2. 24-Hunter Fischer; 3. 0-Bradley Jameson; 4. 11-Blake Hulland; 5. 8-Connor Kelly; DNF 41-Kaitlyn Martin; DNF 95-Quinton Standlee; DNF 3S-Stephen Smith

Heat 4 (8 Laps): 1. 3-Ryann Kolkmeier; 2. 3G-Garron Brimmer; 3. 98-Shane Watts; 4. 58-Collin Traylor; 5. 7F-Tristan Oakes; 6. 69C-Austin Crowder; 7. 20X-Chyanne Nichols; 8. 3O-Michael Oldham

Heat 5 (8 Laps): 1. 73-Jason McDougal; 2. 93-Riley Kreisel; 3. 898-Ryan Padgett; 4. 9J-Jake Jones; 5. 26-Craig Ronk; 6. 15X-Jeffrie Flisowski; 7. 93T-Tyler Vandiver; DNF 111-Morgan Montgomery

Heat 6 (8 Laps): 1. 97B-Bailey Stringer; 2. 981-Nathan Weida; 3. 46-Devin Boone; 4. 78-Tanner Conn; 5. 14D-Logan Davis; 6. 2C-Chase Porter; 7. 00-Grady Chandler; 8. 27D-Sierra Davis

Heat 7 (8 Laps): 1. 71-Weston Gorham; 2. 99H-Lyndon Harvey; 3. 60-Kent Miller Jr.; 4. 10-Karter Battarbee; 5. 7-Kort Morgan; 6. 17-Hunter Gengo; 7. 55B-Brandon Anderson; 8. 7B-Brandon Barbo

Heat 8 (8 Laps): 1. 79M-Dahne Lynn McKay; 2. 7M-Mackenzie Ramey; 3. 2-Mickey Walker; 4. 21-Brendon Wiseley; 5. 15-Jase Randolph; 6. 71E-Caden Englehart; 7. 18-Mason McGuire; 8. 18X-Austin Shores

Heat 9 (8 Laps): 1. P40-Aaron Dromgoole; 2. 010-Canen Harrell; 3. 2S-Colby Stubblefield; 4. 55-McKenna Haase; 5. 3E-J.T. Ellis; 6. 23R-Dylan Resch; 7. 0$-Nate Burkett

Heat 10 (8 Laps): 1. 25-Taylor Reimer; 2. 10K-Kole Kirkman; 3. 1S-Joey Schmidt; 4. 77-Colton Hardy; 5. 37H-Nicholas Howard; 6. 98P-Miles Paulus; 7. 21K-Kobe Simpson

Top 16 in combined passing points from Heats & Qualifiers advance to Sunday night's A Main.

Qualifier #1 (10 Laps): 1. 92-Austin Lambert; 2. P40-Aaron Dromgoole; 3. 11E-Cory Elliott; 4. 24-Hunter Fischer; 5. 58-Collin Traylor; 6. 0-Bradley Jameson; 7. 21-Brendon Wiseley; 8. 7M-Mackenzie Ramey; 9. 77-Colton Hardy; 10. 3E-J.T. Ellis; 11. 86-Tanner Johnson; DNF 7T-Taylor Nellson

Qualifier #2 (10 Laps): 1. 73-Jason McDougal; 2. 777-Bailey Hughes; 3. 8H-Matthew Howard; 4. 31-J.J. Haley; 5. 1S-Joey Schmidt; 6. 99H-Lyndon Harvey; 7. 10K-Kole Kirkman; 8. 37H-Nicholas Howard; 9. 11-Blake Hulland; 10. 98-Shane Watts; 11. 14D-Logan Davis; DNF 32-Jadin Boone

Qualifier #3 (10 Laps): 1. 71-Weston Gorham; 2. 3-Ryann Kolkmeier; 3. 898-Ryan Padgett; 4. 25-Taylor Reimer; 5. 2S-Colby Stubblefield; 6. 78-Tanner Conn; 7. 010-Canen Harrell; 8. 15-Jase Randolph; 9. 55-McKenna Haase; 10. 3G-Garron Brimmer; 11. 14-Noah Key; DNF 8-Connor Kelly

Qualifier #4 (10 Laps): 1. 79M-Dahne Lynn McKay; 2. 60-Kent Miller Jr.; 3. 44-Garrett Olson; 4. 981-Nathan Weida; 5. 7F-Tristan Oakes; 6. 2-Mickey Walker; 7. 10-Karter Battarbee; 8. 97B-Bailey Stringer; 9. 9J-Jake Jones; 10. 91-Sebastian Ferguson; 11. 93-Riley Kreisel; 12. 46-Devin Boone

B-Features - Top 3 advance to LCQ

B Feature 1 (12 Laps): 1. 3E-J.T. Ellis; 2. 99H-Lyndon Harvey; 3. 93-Riley Kreisel; 4. 10-Karter Battarbee; 5. 18X-Austin Shores; 6. 00-Grady Chandler; 7. 69C-Austin Crowder; 8. 15-Jase Randolph; 9. 11B-Kaylee Byrson; DNF 14J-Jadon Rogers; DNF 17-Hunter Gengo; DNF 7F-Tristan Oakes; DNF 7T-Taylor Nellson

B Feature 2 (12 Laps): 1. 58-Collin Traylor; 2. 0-Bradley Jameson; 3. 98-Shane Watts; 4. 77-Colton Hardy; 5. 10K-Kole Kirkman; 6. 14-Noah Key; 7. 2C-Chase Porter; 8. 95-Quinton Standlee

B Feature 3 (12 Laps): 1. 2-Mickey Walker; 2. 1S-Joey Schmidt; 3. 26-Craig Ronk; 4. 55-McKenna Haase; 5. 71E-Caden Englehart; 6. 97B-Bailey Stringer; 7. 3G-Garron Brimmer; 8. 0$-Nate Burkett; 9. 3J-Jessica Wehkamp; DNF 111-Morgan Montgomery; DNS 46-Devin Boone; DNS 53-Trey Thesenvitz

B Feature 4 (12 Laps): 1. 2S-Colby Stubblefield; 2. 21-Brendon Wiseley; 3. 22S-Slater Helt; 4. 41-Kaitlyn Martin; 5. 37H-Nicholas Howard; 6. 27D-Sierra Davis; 7. 91-Sebastian Ferguson; 8. 9J-Jake Jones; 9. 98P-Miles Paulus; DNF 3S-Stephen Smith; DNF 21K-Kobe Simpson; DNS 32-Jadin Boone

B Feature 5 (12 Laps): 1. 78-Tanner Conn; 2. 010-Canen Harrell; 3. 7M-Mackenzie Ramey; 4. 14D-Logan Davis; 5. 93T-Tyler Vandiver; 6. 23R-Dylan Resch; 7. 86-Tanner Johnson; 8. 11-Blake Hulland; 9. 7-Kort Morgan; 10. 3O-Michael Oldham; DNF 7B-Brandon Barbo; DNS 18-Mason McGuire

LCQ - Top 8 advance to the Championship Feature

LCQ (12 Laps): 1. 58-Collin Traylor; 2. 2-Mickey Walker; 3. 1S-Joey Schmidt; 4. 0-Bradley Jameson; 5. 78-Tanner Conn; 6. 99H-Lyndon Harvey; 7. 26-Craig Ronk; 8. 2S-Colby Stubblefield; 9. 3E-J.T. Ellis; 10. 21-Brendon Wiseley; 11. 7M-Mackenzie Ramey; 12. 22S-Slater Helt; 13. 010-Canen Harrell; 14. 93-Riley Kreisel; DNF 98-Shane Watts

A Feature (20 Laps): 1. 79M-Dahne Lynn McKay; 2. 60-Kent Miller Jr.; 3. 777-Bailey Hughes; 4. 24-Hunter Fischer; 5. 981-Nathan Weida; 6. 58-Collin Traylor; 7. 2-Mickey Walker; 8. 1S-Joey Schmidt; 9. 71-Weston Gorham; 10. 898-Ryan Padgett; 11. 92-Austin Lambert; 12. 8H-Matthew Howard; 13. 0-Bradley Jameson; 14. 99H-Lyndon Harvey; 15. P40-Aaron Dromgoole; 16. 2S-Colby Stubblefield; DNF 3-Ryann Kolkmeier; DNF 25-Taylor Reimer; DNF 31-J.J. Haley; DNF 26-Craig Ronk; DNF 73-Jason McDougal; DNF 44-Garrett Olson; DNF 78-Tanner Conn; DNF 11E-Cory Elliott Winged Outlaw

Running 55 laps in honor of Donnie Ray Crawford, the Outlaw division was greeted with a freshly tilled racetrack. Earning the pole through his Heat and Qualifier performances the No. 79 of Heath Dunkerken left little to the imagination as the Hanford, California driver screamed to his second consecutive Outlaw Championship, leading all 55 laps.

Leading at time by nearly three second, slower traffic was the only obstacles Dunkerken seemed to face despite seven cautions.

After trading the runner up spot for several laps, Brady Bacon would finally secure the second position away from Tyler Courtney. With slower cars intermingled among the lead pack, Courtney would end up being pushed down to fifth as Kevin Bayer climbed from tenth to third with Cale Thomas also posting an impressive run from fifteenth to fourth.

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Winged Outlaw Heat Races - Top 72 in passing points advance to Qualifiers.

Heat 1 (8 Laps): 1. 4F-Mitchell Faccinto; 2. 21B-Landon Hurst; 3. 27S-Kevin Swindell; 4. 15-Jeff Frey; 5. 84-Tyler Day; 6. 45-Kenny Brewer; 7. 77-Andy Hogan; 8. 21X-Tom Calico; DNF 51-Matt Ward

Heat 2 (8 Laps): 1. 51B-Joe B. Miller; 2. 81-Chris Andrews; 3. 69X-Phillip Davis; 4. 16-Wyatt Burks; 5. 34-Blane Culp; 6. 24L-Caleb Lovelady; 7. 12S-Drew Salisbury; 8. 28-Zach Alley; DNF C2-Kevin Vick

Heat 3 (8 Laps): 1. 27T-Tucker Klaasmeyer; 2. 118-Scott Evans; 3. 60-Earl McDoulett Jr; 4. 96-Zachary Gigot; 5. 4-Rick Cook I; 6. 88-Koen Shaw; 7. 36Z-Kevin Reed; 8. 91A-Alec Frisell; 9. 55-Stanley Kreisel

Heat 4 (8 Laps): 1. 33W-Tucker Worth; 2. 66-Edmund Bishop; 3. 02-Austin Crane; 4. 1-Timmy Buckwalter; 5. 15D-Andrew Deal; 6. 029-Austin Stone; 7. 07-Nick Bailey; 8. 71K-Kyle Fellers; 9. 79T-Matt Taylor

Heat 5 (8 Laps): 1. 99R-Chase Rohrbaugh; 2. 76-Kale Mueller; 3. 1Z-Brock Zearfoss; 4. 40S-Rodney Stealy; 5. 66J-Jason Miller; 6. 8-Eddie Moss; 7. 6C-Randy Crowder; DNF 44-Michael Dicely

Heat 6 (8 Laps): 1. 44A-Ayrton Gennetten; 2. 571-Jimmy Wells; 3. 29H-C.J. Humphreys; 4. 21-Randy Shilling; 5. 95M-Jimmy Miller; 6. 11H-Garett Hood; 7. 63-Todd Odle; DNF 17P-Robbie Price

Heat 7 (8 Laps): 1. 05-Drew Shiveley; 2. 91X-Cale Thomas; 3. 99X-Wes McIntyre; 4. 0G-Kory Lira; 5. D6-Dakota Gains; 6. 48-Steve Clancy; DNF 25-Drew Hillenburg; DNF 91T-Tyler Thomas

Heat 8 (8 Laps): 1. 79-Heath Duinkerken; 2. 27K-Kyle Keeler; 3. 9-Jared Peterson; 4. 21M-Steven Shebester; 5. 20-Josh Pickle; 6. 79J-Austin Brown; 7. 281-Chris Wilson; DNF 007-Shane Sunquist

Heat 9 (8 Laps): 1. 13H-Brad Hannum; 2. 21H-Terry Hinck; 3. 10-Delmo Jarrett Crouch; 4. 2H-Will Harvey; 5. 23L-Jordon Lambert; 6. 68-Dirk Miller; DNF 16X-Danny Davidson; DNF 27-Craig Ronk

Heat 10 (8 Laps): 1. 98-Sean Watts; 2. 99-Robbie Johnson; 3. 33-Zeke Lewis; 4. 29-Scott Sawyer; 5. 52-Blake Hahn; 6. 03-Shayle Bade; 7. 23A-Hannah Adair; 8. 14-Jake Lipker

Heat 11 (8 Laps): 1. 22C-Curtis Jones; 2. 76N-Brady Bacon; 3. 37-Brad Nichols; 4. 67-Steven Russell; 5. 56-Joe Faloon; 6. 6-Blake Bennington; 7. 94C-Brook Cooper; DNF 9S-Tyler Swindell

Heat 12 (8 Laps): 1. 7-Michael Faccinto; 2. 551-Scott Mauldin; 3. 91-Kevin Bayer; 4. 17-Harlan Hulsey; 5. 1T-Travis Labat; 6. 35H-Zach Hampton; 7. 14R-Rob Lipker; DNS 111-Morgan Montgomery

Heat 13 (8 Laps): 1. A1-Austin Sheridan; 2. 15J-Jeremy Middleton; 3. 92X-Jake Rosario; 4. 15B-Quinton Benson; 5. 401-Madison Hess; 6. 70-Tyler Walton; 7. 321-Chad Winfrey; 8. 15U-Willie Urish

Heat 14 (8 Laps): 1. 181-Frank Flud; 2. 5X-Tyson Hall; 3. 67H-Brandon Hahn; 4. 49-Joel Smith; 5. 88A-Alex Harris; 6. 29K-Kyle Amerson; 7. 7H-Lindsey Howard; DNF 88W-Ryan Worth

Heat 15 (8 Laps): 1. 95-Jim Radney; 2. 9X-Colton Heath; 3. 2B-Nathan Benson; 4. 14T-Tim Ottenbacher; 5. 881-Brett Adams; 6. 93-Trey Lambert; 7. 64-Chad Boone; 8. 1G-Joseph J Smith

Heat 16 (8 Laps): 1. 122-Cole Campbell; 2. 11A-Andrew Felker; 3. 13-Turd Ferguson; 4. 00X-Brayden Planko; 5. 8V-Bryce Volpa; 6. 3N-Jake Neuman; 7. 2-Todd Kirkman; 8. 4H-Ricki Calvert

Heat 17 (8 Laps): 1. 87-Liam Ryan; 2. 68D-Paul Day; 3. 12-Frank Galusha; 4. 17X-Travis Harris; 5. 32-Jacob Hawkins; 6. 23B-Jacob Brown; 7. 35-Dwayne Benson; 8. 22-Dalton Wiseley

Heat 18 (8 Laps): 1. 155-Tyler Courtney; 2. 18-Justin Fletcher; 3. 7F-Shane Fick; 4. 99F-Shane Fletcher; 5. 18E-Owen Eringer; 6. 99L-Alec Long; 7. 74-Shelby Larson; DNS 96X-Greg Hamilton

Heat 19 (8 Laps): 1. 66R-Jason Rogers; 2. 08-David McIntosh; 3. 44C-Chris Martin; 4. 19B-Keith Burton; 5. 5R-Rudy Reyes; 6. 41H-Colton Hardy; 7. 33X-Justin Patocka; DNF 15M-Matthew McDonald Heat 20 (8 Laps): 1. 70G-Ryan Greth; 2. 21D-Dan Clark II; 3. 23S-Sara Elrod; 4. 23D-Trey Datweiler; 5. 44B-Ben Worth; 6. 50M-Megan Wood; 7. 23-Raelynne Moss; 8. 8G-Tyler Gordon

Top 16 in combined passing points from Heats & Qualifiers advance to Saturday night's A Main.

Qualifier #1 (10 Laps): 1. 29H-C.J. Humphreys; 2. 70G-Ryan Greth; 3. 87-Liam Ryan; 4. 11A-Andrew Felker; 5. 13H-Brad Hannum; 6. 23D-Trey Datweiler; 7. 29-Scott Sawyer; 8. 122-Cole Campbell; 9. 92X-Jake Rosario; 10. 9X-Colton Heath; 11. 69X-Phillip Davis; 12. 7F-Shane Fick

Qualifier #2 (10 Laps): 1. 99X-Wes McIntyre; 2. 21B-Landon Hurst; 3. 76N-Brady Bacon; 4. 66R-Jason Rogers; 5. 7-Michael Faccinto; 6. 27S-Kevin Swindell; 7. 27K-Kyle Keeler; 8. 02-Austin Crane; 9. 21-Randy Shilling; 10. 67-Steven Russell; 11. 44C-Chris Martin; DNF 18-Justin Fletcher

Qualifier #3 (10 Laps): 1. 91-Kevin Bayer; 2. 155-Tyler Courtney; 3. 12-Frank Galusha; 4. 99R-Chase Rohrbaugh; 5. 118-Scott Evans; 6. 15B-Quinton Benson; 7. 68D-Paul Day; 8. A1-Austin Sheridan; 9. 67H-Brandon Hahn; 10. 21H-Terry Hinck; 11. 96-Zachary Gigot; DNF 66-Edmund Bishop

Qualifier #4 (10 Laps): 1. 2B-Nathan Benson; 2. 91X-Cale Thomas; 3. 81-Chris Andrews; 4. 05-Drew Shiveley; 5. 13-Turd Ferguson; 6. 181-Frank Flud; 7. 17-Harlan Hulsey; 8. 08-David McIntosh; 9. 76-Kale Mueller; 10. 00X-Brayden Planko; DNF 51B-Joe B. Miller; DNF 551-Scott Mauldin

Qualifier #5 (10 Laps): 1. 4F-Mitchell Faccinto; 2. 15J-Jeremy Middleton; 3. 98-Sean Watts; 4. 1Z-Brock Zearfoss; 5. 99-Robbie Johnson; 6. 27T-Tucker Klaasmeyer; 7. 23S-Sara Elrod; 8. 49-Joel Smith; 9. 44A-Ayrton Gennetten; 10. 33-Zeke Lewis; 11. 571-Jimmy Wells; 12. 84-Tyler Day

Qualifier #6 (10 Laps): 1. 79-Heath Duinkerken; 2. 5X-Tyson Hall; 3. 95-Jim Radney; 4. 33W-Tucker Worth; 5. 19B-Keith Burton; 6. 9-Jared Peterson; 7. 60-Earl McDoulett Jr; 8. 10-Delmo Jarrett Crouch; 9. 37-Brad Nichols; 10. 21D-Dan Clark II; DNF 22C-Curtis Jones; DNF 34-Blane Culp

Winged Outlaw C-Features - Top 4 advance

C Feature 1 (10 Laps): 1. 24L-Caleb Lovelady; 2. 93-Trey Lambert; 3. 88W-Ryan Worth; 4. 21X-Tom Calico; 5. 6C-Randy Crowder; 6. 23-Raelynne Moss; 7. 71K-Kyle Fellers; DNF 9S-Tyler Swindell; DNF 2-Todd Kirkman; DNS 64-Chad Boone; DNS 63-Todd Odle; DNS 55-Stanley Kreisel; DNS 91T-Tyler Thomas

C Feature 2 (10 Laps): 1. 23B-Jacob Brown; 2. 07-Nick Bailey; 3. 22-Dalton Wiseley; 4. 14R-Rob Lipker; 5. 45-Kenny Brewer; 6. 281-Chris Wilson; 7. 8G-Tyler Gordon; 8. 4H-Ricki Calvert; 9. 15M-Matthew McDonald; 10. 44-Michael Dicely; DNF 36Z-Kevin Reed; DNS 6-Blake Bennington; DNS 51-Matt Ward

C Feature 3 (10 Laps): 1. 35H-Zach Hampton; 2. 2-Todd Kirkman; 3. 16X-Danny Davidson; 4. 321-Chad Winfrey; 5. 7H-Lindsey Howard; 6. 79T-Matt Taylor; 7. 50M-Megan Wood; 8. 91A-Alec Frisell; 9. 14-Jake Lipker; DNF 03-Shayle Bade; DNF 25-Drew Hillenburg; DNF 007-Shane Sunquist; DNS 96X-Greg Hamilton

C Feature 4 (10 Laps): 1. 29K-Kyle Amerson; 2. 77-Andy Hogan; 3. 23A-Hannah Adair; 4. 27-Craig Ronk; 5. 15U-Willie Urish; 6. 17P-Robbie Price; 7. 1G-Joseph J Smith; 8. 33X-Justin Patocka; 9. 74-Shelby Larson; 10. 111-Morgan Montgomery; DNF 94C-Brook Cooper; DNF 35-Dwayne Benson; DNS 28-Zach Alley

B-Features - Top 2 advance to LCQ

B Feature 1 (12 Laps): 1. 95-Jim Radney; 2. 05-Drew Shiveley; 3. 9-Jared Peterson; 4. 68D-Paul Day; 5. 00X-Brayden Planko; 6. 49-Joel Smith; 7. 88A-Alex Harris; 8. 24L-Caleb Lovelady; 9. 571-Jimmy Wells; 10. 41H-Colton Hardy; 11. 14R-Rob Lipker; 12. D6-Dakota Gains; DNF 3N-Jake Neuman; DNF 15D-Andrew Deal

B Feature 2 (12 Laps): 1. 92X-Jake Rosario; 2. 88-Koen Shaw; 3. 33-Zeke Lewis; 4. 1Z-Brock Zearfoss; 5. 1-Timmy Buckwalter; 6. 8V-Bryce Volpa; 7. 22-Dalton Wiseley; 8. 20-Josh Pickle; 9. 13H-Brad Hannum; 10. 93-Trey Lambert; 11. 181-Frank Flud; 12. 96-Zachary Gigot; DNS 4-Rick Cook I; DNS 60-Earl McDoulett Jr

B Feature 3 (12 Laps): 1. 7-Michael Faccinto; 2. 27S-Kevin Swindell; 3. 02-Austin Crane; 4. 87-Liam Ryan; 5. 67-Steven Russell; 6. 21-Randy Shilling; 7. 56-Joe Faloon; 8. 23B-Jacob Brown; 9. 1T-Travis Labat; 10. 0G-Kory Lira; 11. 99F-Shane Fletcher; DNF 69X-Phillip Davis; DNF 21X-Tom Calico; DNF 15-Jeff Frey

B Feature 4 (12 Laps): 1. 11A-Andrew Felker; 2. 029-Austin Stone; 3. 16-Wyatt Burks; 4. 401-Madison Hess; 5. 881-Brett Adams; 6. 19B-Keith Burton; DNF 122-Cole Campbell; DNF 88W-Ryan Worth; DNF 21M-Steven Shebester; DNF 07-Nick Bailey; DNF 66-Edmund Bishop; DNF 37-Brad Nichols; DNF 27T-Tucker Klaasmeyer; DNF 21D-Dan Clark II

B Feature 5 (12 Laps): 1. 66R-Jason Rogers; 2. 23S-Sara Elrod; 3. 40S-Rodney Stealy; 4. 15B-Quinton Benson; 5. 67H-Brandon Hahn; 6. 551-Scott Mauldin; 7. 44A-Ayrton Gennetten; 8. 32-Jacob Hawkins; 9. 27-Craig Ronk; 10. 35H-Zach Hampton; 11. 14T-Tim Ottenbacher; 12. 18E-Owen Eringer; DNF 8-Eddie Moss; DNS 18-Justin Fletcher

B Feature 6 (12 Laps): 1. 33W-Tucker Worth; 2. 99-Robbie Johnson; 3. 10-Delmo Jarrett Crouch; 4. 51B-Joe B. Miller; 5. 79J-Austin Brown; 6. 2-Todd Kirkman; 7. 2H-Will Harvey; DNF 23L-Jordon Lambert; DNF 5R-Rudy Reyes; DNF 29-Scott Sawyer; DNF 12S-Drew Salisbury; DNF 9X-Colton Heath; DNF 7F-Shane Fick; DNF 23A-Hannah Adair

B Feature 7 (12 Laps): 1. 13-Turd Ferguson; 2. 17-Harlan Hulsey; 3. 44B-Ben Worth; 4. 17X-Travis Harris; 5. 76-Kale Mueller; 6. 29K-Kyle Amerson; 7. 84-Tyler Day; 8. 118-Scott Evans; 9. 11H-Garett Hood; 10. 66J-Jason Miller; 11. 68-Dirk Miller; DNF A1-Austin Sheridan; DNF 22C-Curtis Jones; DNF 321-Chad Winfrey

B Feature 8 (12 Laps): 1. 27K-Kyle Keeler; 2. 44C-Chris Martin; 3. 34-Blane Culp; 4. 99R-Chase Rohrbaugh; 5. 99L-Alec Long; 6. 95M-Jimmy Miller; DNF 52-Blake Hahn; DNF 16X-Danny Davidson; DNF 70-Tyler Walton; DNF 21H-Terry Hinck; DNF 23D-Trey Datweiler; DNF 08-David McIntosh; DNF 48-Steve Clancy; DNF 77-Andy Hogan

LCQ - Top 8 advance to the Championship Feature

LCQ (12 Laps): 1. 11A-Andrew Felker; 2. 66R-Jason Rogers; 3. 95-Jim Radney; 4. 4F-Mitchell Faccinto; 5. 33W-Tucker Worth; 6. 13-Turd Ferguson; 7. 92X-Jake Rosario; 8. 99-Robbie Johnson; 9. 17-Harlan Hulsey; 10. 88-Koen Shaw; 11. 029-Austin Stone; 12. 23S-Sara Elrod; 13. 27S-Kevin Swindell; 14. 27K-Kyle Keeler; DNF 05-Drew Shiveley; DNF 44C-Chris Martin

A Feature (55 Laps): 1. 79-Heath Duinkerken; 2. 76N-Brady Bacon; 3. 91-Kevin Bayer; 4. 91X-Cale Thomas; 5. 155-Tyler Courtney; 6. 11A-Andrew Felker; 7. 2B-Nathan Benson; 8. 92X-Jake Rosario; 9. 12-Frank Galusha; 10. 13-Turd Ferguson; 11. 98-Sean Watts; 12. 15J-Jeremy Middleton; 13. 66R-Jason Rogers; 14. 33W-Tucker Worth; 15. 99-Robbie Johnson; 16. 29H-C.J. Humphreys; DNF 99X-Wes McIntyre; DNF 21B-Landon Hurst; DNF 5X-Tyson Hall; DNF 7-Michael Faccinto; DNF 81-Chris Andrews; DNF 70G-Ryan Greth; DNF 95-Jim Radney; DNF 4F-Mitchell Faccinto

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Sweeping Performances Highlight Saturday Shootout

Bryan Hulbert - Tulsa, Oklahoma (December 29, 2012) Starting bright and early, the Saturday portion of the Speedway Motors Tulsa Shootout presented by Vacuworx Global began where Friday night left off in Heat Race order with the six remaining classes taking to the ¼ mile Tulsa Expo Raceway for 73 rounds before giving way to Qualifiers.

Non-Wing Heat Races kicked off the day's festivities followed by the 1,200cc Mini Sprints. The Restricted "A" Class, ECOtec Midgets, and Outlaw class each took the track for their respective Heat Races.

Heats broke into Qualifiers which saw several drivers repeating their Heat Race success with Mitchell Faccinto and Heath Dunkerken each sweeping Heat and Qualifier in the Non-Winged Outlaw division. Blake Hahn continues his momentum with a sweep of his ECOtec Midget Heat and Qualifier. Restricted "A" Class saw Austin Lambert, Jason McDougal, Weston Gorham, and Dahne Lynn McKay all taking Heat and Qualifier victories for a full sweep so far for the four drivers. "A" Class Non-Wing saw a sweep by Nathan McMillin.

C-Mains for the "A" Class and Non-Wing Outlaws ended out Saturday night's program with the top four from each of the C-Features advancing into Sunday's B-Mains. The "A" Class saw 6 C-Features with Collin Markle, Brayden Planko, Kaley Engstrom, Travis Labat, Chance McCrary, and Ronnie James each taking a C-Main victory.

Outlaw Non-Wing C-Mains totaled eight with Greg Moore, Matt Veatch, Jordan Lambert, Curtis Jones, Austin Brown, Jacob Hawkins, Harlan Hulsey, and Rodney Stealy each taking victories.

Hard flips during the evening by Tyler Thomas and Payton Williams resulted in Red Flag conditions. Thomas was transported to an area Hospital as a precaution but returned to the track with no problems. Williams was also unharmed.

Total race count for Saturday was 110 bringing the weekend total to 172.

The finale of the 28th annual Speedway Motors Tulsa Shootout takes place Sunday December 30, 2012. The Tulsa Expo Center will open at 8am with racing getting underway at 9am. Feature events are scheduled to begin following Opening Ceremonies at 6pm.

The schedule of events for Sunday is as follows:

Sunday Schedule:

C Mains (10 Laps):

Non-Wing (2 Advance to B Mains)

Outlaw ( 4 Advance to B Mains)

B Mains (12 Laps):

Non-Wing (Top 2 from each Advance to LCQ)

1,200cc Mini Sprints (Top 3 from each Advance to A Main)

Outlaw Non-Wing (Top 2 from each Advance to LCQ)

Junior Sprints (Top 2 from each Advance to A Main)

A Class (Top 2 from each Advance to LCQ)

Restricted A Class (Top 3 from each Advance to LCQ)

Outlaw (Top 2 from each Advance to LCQ)

Sunday Night Schedule:

Last Chance Qualifying Features (12 Laps):

Non-Wing (Top 8 Advance to A Main)

Outlaw Non-Wing (Top 8 Advance to A Main)

A Class (Top 8 Advance to A Main)

Restricted A Class (Top 8 Advance to A Main)

Outlaw (Top 8 Advance to A Main)

Championship A Mains:

Non-Wing (25 Laps)

1200 NW Mini Sprints

Outlaw Non-Wing

Junior Sprints

A Class

Chevy Ecotec Midgets

Restricted A Class

Outlaw

Anyone unable to attend can follow along online at Racinboys.com (Audio) or Xsan.tv (Video). Each are PPV.

Speedway Motors Tulsa Shootout presented by Vacuworx Global Saturday Results:

1200cc Non-Winged Mini Sprints -Top 14 in combined passing points from Heats & Qualifiers advance to Sunday night's A Main

Heat 1 (8 Laps): 1. 4X-Austin Archdale; 2. 09-Tyson Cross; 3. 87-Brent Rees; 4. 87H-Craig Hatch; 5. 23Z-Zach Raidart; 6. 56-Troy Simpson; DNF 3-Richard Marchbank; DNF 14-Jeremiah Curtis

Heat 2 (8 Laps): 1. 9-Trey Gustin; 2. 2-Blaine Schubarth; 3. 44-Michael Dicely; 4. 87X-Liam Ryan; 5. 48M-Rick Murcko; DNF 39-Michael Snelling; DNF 24-Tim Snelling; DNF 69-Paul Babich

Heat 3 (8 Laps): 1. 5-Brandon Steele; 2. 35-Jimmy Wood; 3. 30-Scott Heikes; 4. 51-Brent Browns; 5. 7X-Jeffrey Dyer; 6. 28H-James (Hud) Horton; 7. 18R-Chase Sigg; DNF 15-Merril Lamb

Heat 4 (8 Laps): 1. 15F-Aaron Farney; 2. 00-Billy Brickley; 3. 71-Auston Pribbenow; 4. 22-John Campbell Sr.; 5. 21C-Andy Baugh; 6. 3A-Alexander Bissett; 7. 52-Dillon Rupe; DNF 97-Bill Rousch

Qualifier #1 (8 Laps): 1. 87-Brent Rees; 2. 30-Scott Heikes; 3. 09-Tyson Cross; 4. 5-Brandon Steele; 5. 56-Troy Simpson; 6. 3A-Alexander Bissett; 7. 52-Dillon Rupe; 8. 18R-Chase Sigg

Qualifier #2 (8 Laps): 1. 44-Michael Dicely; 2. 87X-Liam Ryan; 3. 71-Auston Pribbenow; 4. 69-Paul Babich; 5. 2-Blaine Schubarth; 6. 4X-Austin Archdale; 7. 23Z-Zach Raidart; 8. 97-Bill Rousch

Qualifier #3 (8 Laps): 1. 9-Trey Gustin; 2. 28H-James (Hud) Horton; 3. 7X-Jeffrey Dyer; 4. 87H-Craig Hatch; 5. 3-Richard Marchbank; 6. 14-Jeremiah Curtis; 7. 35-Jimmy Wood; 8. 51-Brent Browns

Qualifier #4 (8 Laps): 1. 15F-Aaron Farney; 2. 00-Billy Brickley; 3. 48M-Rick Murcko; 4. 21C-Andy Baugh; 5. 24-Tim Snelling; 6. 39-Michael Snelling; 7. 22-John Campbell Sr.; DNF 15-Merril Lamb

"A" Class Non-Winged - Top 72 in passing points advance to Qualifiers

Heat 1 (8 Laps): 1. 75-Ryan Truitt; 2. 1T-Kevin Battarbee; 3. 10-Bryan Debrick; 4. 13-John Kahl; 5. 54S-Will Scribner; 6. 91L-Cole Lambert; DNF 29-Ryan Timmons; DNF 74-D.J. Estes; DNF 39-Russ Disinger

Heat 2 (8 Laps): 1. 00-Justin McCoy; 2. 51-Matt Ward; 3. 76X-Zane Lawrence; 4. 88-Koen Shaw; 5. 41T-Tanner Dunlap; 6. 4-Josh Fell; 7. 67-David Hall; 8. 31E-Evan Sewell; 9. 6-Blake Bennington

Heat 3 (8 Laps): 1. 77D-Dean Drake Jr; 2. 31-Dylan Kadovs; 3. 08-Colton Brown; 4. 11-Harlan Hulsey; 5. 16R-John Roan; 6. 6X-Devin Byars; 7. 1H-Randy Hake; DNF 68-Nick Rummel; DNF 72K-Rick Kirkes

Heat 4 (8 Laps): 1. 2B-Nathan Benson; 2. 12T-Jason Tyer; 3. 15T-Tristan Guardino; 4. A1-Austin Sheridan; 5. 22H-Jessee Holt; 6. 61B-Luke Lucas; 7. 17K-Jacob Knipmeyer; DNF 7XX-Cord Dodson; DNF 25-Lane Wilson

Heat 5 (8 Laps): 1. 21X-Robbie Price; 2. 20W-Shawn Wicker; 3. 23B-Jacob Brown; 4. 925-Travis Crane; 5. 32K-James Kelz; 6. 60X-Chance Terrel; DNF 69-Ryan Frantz; DNF 17L-Joe Leek; DNF 57L-Jacob Lucas

Heat 6 (8 Laps): 1. 2J-Ronnie James; 2. 5H-Cameron Hagin; 3. 104-Jake Schiller; 4. 111-Joey Starnes; 5. 32T-Andee Beierle; 6. 28G-Gordon Goyer; 7. 18K-Steve Finn; 8. 311-Joshua Hemby; 9. 01-Allyn Shiveley

Heat 7 (8 Laps): 1. 80-Alex Sewell; 2. 9-Payton Laskey; 3. 8J-Josh Marcham; 4. 26-Chris Hunter; 5. 16X-Bobby Ruffin; 6. 16G-Jeremy Garrison; 7. 7T-Todd Truitt; 8. 17-Michael Berry; 9. 8-Eddie Moss

Heat 8 (8 Laps): 1. 92H-Jordan Herman; 2. 7W-Jerrod Wilson; 3. 71X-Billy Lawhead; 4. 21-Ty Hulsey; 5. 46-Kelly Mahaffey; 6. 130-Bobby Chapa; 7. 35W-Callie Wolsiffer; DNF 47B-Nick Foster

Heat 9 (8 Laps): 1. 91-Kevin Bayer; 2. 32-Trey Marcham; 3. 29X-Blake Dewberry; 4. 71K-Kyle Fellers; 5. 9E-Kinzer Edwards; DNF 4C-Cole McDaniel; DNF 47-Ed Griggs; DNS 29K-Kyle Amerson

Heat 10 (8 Laps): 1. 2D-Dustin Davidson; 2. 5C-Cody Cordell; 3. 15D-Andrew Deal; 4. 71M-Roy Maxwell; 5. 48-Joe Klonoski; DNF 8X-Brian Lunsford; DNF 25R-Chad Bell; DNS 7J-Michael Faccinto

Heat 11 (8 Laps): 1. 3-Brandon Long; 2. 422-Taylor Courtney; 3. 99A-Alex Owen; 4. 07-Travis Crawford; DNF 12-Blake McDermott; DNF 6E-Bobby Eubanks; DNF 25W-Tommy White; DNS 826-Jared Fell

Heat 12 (8 Laps): 1. 5T-Timmy Buckwalter; 2. 60-Earl McDoulett Jr; 3. 44A-Ayrton Gennetten; 4. 11X-Michael Shelton; 5. 921-Tim Ferguson; 6. 57V-Matt Veatch; DNF 18A-Waylon Weaver; DNF 13X-Bobby Springer

Heat 13 (8 Laps): 1. 5X-Tyson Hall; 2. 57-Cole Bodine; 3. 79K-Tim Kent; 4. 33T-TJ Worcester; 5. 23-Jason Crane; 6. 4W-Kacee Frazier; DNF 27-Sean Jones; DNF 22B-Rodney Bippus

Heat 14 (8 Laps): 1. 44X-Chris Stockham; 2. 71S-Austin Schaeffer; 3. 64H-Tyler Huffman; 4. 27E-Andy Shouse; DNF 18X-Austin Shores; DNF 321-Chad Winfrey; DNF L7-Charlie Laizure; DNF 28T-Nicholas Rasa

Heat 15 (8 Laps): 1. 42D-Shane Clement; 2. 66R-Jason Rogers; 3. 88W-Ryan Worth; 4. 43A-Austin Hartranft; 5. 38-Michael Barnes; 6. 9L-Lonnie Fraley; 7. 9X-Jason Holt; DNF 17E-Blake Edwards

Heat 16 (8 Laps): 1. 029-Austin Stone; 2. 40S-Rodney Stealy; 3. 3N-Jake Neuman; 4. 96-Randy Crowder; 5. 29B-John Binz; DNS 24T-Trenton Borchers; DNS 38K-Karson Battarbee; DNS 2H-Will Harvey

Heat 17 (8 Laps): 1. 23D-Trey Datweiler; 2. 75-Ryan Truitt; 3. 34-Joey Baker; 4. 77-Colton Hardy; 5. 2-Tony Ogden; 6. 92H-Jordan Herman; 7. 14-Taylor Myers; DNF 35H-Christopher Bell

Heat 18 (8 Laps): 1. 7-Rick Cook II; 2. 00X-Brayden Planko; 3. 38J-Jimmy Wood; 4. 9S-Nick Schaeffer; 5. 11J-Garett Jennings; 6. 93-Raleigh Shepherd; 7. 4X-Shawn Petersen; DNF 9K-Kieran Casillas

Heat 19 (8 Laps): 1. 92X-Jake Rosario; 2. 7X-Jordan McPherson; 3. 40-J.J. Haley; 4. 7G-Greg Moore; 5. 12S-John Stone; DNF 27S-Dave Stewart; DNF 58-Dennos Casillas; DNF 54-Jake Beasley

Heat 20 (8 Laps): 1. 87-Liam Ryan; 2. 155-Tyler Courtney; 3. 72J-Justin Melton; 4. 21M-Michele Melton; 5. 71-Colby Estes; 6. 41-Allan Koch; DNF 749-Kyle Scholtz; DNF 10W-George White

Heat 21 (8 Laps): 1. 7C-Chris Cochran; 2. 67W-Randy Wagnon, Jr.; 3. 44C-Chris Martin; 4. 35-Brett Felkins; 5. 33W-Tucker Worth; 6. 28-Karley Kay Dobson; DNF 14B-Brandon Henson; DNF P51-Aaron Dromgoole

Heat 22 (8 Laps): 1. 82-Steven Shebester; 2. 9P-Parker Price-Miller; 3. 04-Kyle Jones; 4. 49-Joel Smith; 5. 0-Bradley Jameson; 6. 05X-Jeremy Dockery; 7. 13M-Chance McCrary; 8. 30-John Crowder

Heat 23 (8 Laps): 1. 9C-Cade Cowles; 2. 4U-Devon Huff; 3. 98E-Tyler Edwards; 4. 24L-Caleb Lovelady; 5. 27K-Kyle Keeler; 6. 171-Cody Meade; 7. 7F-Shane Fick; 8. 6A-William Sherman Owen

Heat 24 (8 Laps): 1. 41K-Cole Ketcham; 2. 5B-Thad Bennett; 3. 4A-Cory Green; 4. 98X-Derrick McBride; 5. 8G-Devin Gerrior; 6. 25C-Devin Custer; 7. 17D-Jason Sperry; DNF 32B-Keith Martin

Heat 25 (8 Laps): 1. 79-Chris Andrews; 2. 91T-Tyler Thomas; 3. 20R-Kyle Harris; 4. 10X-Brian Parker; 5. 138-Kenny Brewer; 6. 32H-Jacob Hawkins; 7. 50-Beau Burnett; DNF 24X-Russ Dugger

Heat 26 (8 Laps): 1. 121-Austin Kromberg; 2. 7D-Kevin Ramey; 3. 33Z-Zeke Lewis; 4. 73-Jason McDougal; 5. 92-Kyler Shaw; 6. 76K-Kyle Mitchell; 7. 8L-Mike Smith; 8. 66E-Justin Elswick

Heat 27 (8 Laps): 1. 11E-Cory Elliott; 2. 82C-Christian Kinnison; 3. F2-James Fell; 4. 16B-Billy Cribbs; 5. 11M-Lenny McCall; 6. 66-Jeff Foster; 7. 70-Charles Valenzuela; DNF 32M-Adam Miller

Heat 28 (8 Laps): 1. 23S-Spencer Bayston; 2. 19-Ryan Kline; 3. 50M-Megan Wood; 4. 36-Jonathan Beason; 5. 14K-Kayla Koch; 6. 6B-Andy Baugh; DNF 69T-Taylor Smitherman

Heat 29 (8 Laps): 1. 27M-Jordon Lambert; 2. 13E-Kevin Swindell; 3. 05M-Charles McManus; 4. 3X-Travis Marsch; 5. 26R-Chris Ritch; DNF 5-Collin Markle; DNF 71D-Danny Clum; DNS 11F-Mitchell Faccinto

Heat 30 (8 Laps): 1. 24-Nathan McMillin; 2. 19X-Kyle Slader; 3. 01J-Jeb Sessums; 4. 22X-Payton Williams; 5. 15-Morgan Roan; 6. 61-Kaley Engstrom; 7. 9M-Kory Lira; 8. 7U-David Baugh

Top 16 in combined passing points from Heats & Qualifiers advance to Saturday night's A Main

Qualifier #1 (10 Laps): 1. 12T-Jason Tyer; 2. 38J-Jimmy Wood; 3. 44X-Chris Stockham; 4. 19X-Kyle Slader; 5. 1T-Kevin Battarbee; 6. 91-Kevin Bayer; 7. 16B-Billy Cribbs; 8. 121-Austin Kromberg; 9. 42D-Shane Clement; 10. 66R-Jason Rogers; 11. 99A-Alex Owen; 12. 7S-Jason Scheulen

Qualifier #2 (10 Laps): 1. 79K-Tim Kent; 2. 20R-Kyle Harris; 3. 00-Justin McCoy; 4. 11E-Cory Elliott; 5. 31-Dylan Kadovs; 6. 08-Colton Brown; 7. 2B-Nathan Benson; 8. 23S-Spencer Bayston; 9. 029-Austin Stone; 10. 2D-Dustin Davidson; 11. 22X-Payton Williams; DNF 9P-Parker Price-Miller

Qualifier #3 (10 Laps): 1. 40S-Rodney Stealy; 2. 7D-Kevin Ramey; 3. 40-J.J. Haley; 4. 77D-Dean Drake Jr; 5. 88-Koen Shaw; 6. 27M-Jordon Lambert; 7. 23D-Trey Datweiler; 8. 92X-Jake Rosario; 9. 3-Brandon Long; 10. 05M-Charles McManus; 11. 51-Matt Ward; DNS 91T-Tyler Thomas

Qualifier #4 (10 Laps): 1. 19-Ryan Kline; 2. 155-Tyler Courtney; 3. 41K-Cole Ketcham; 4. 87-Liam Ryan; 5. 5T-Timmy Buckwalter; 6. 5H-Cameron Hagin; 7. 01J-Jeb Sessums; 8. 82-Steven Shebester; 9. 80-Alex Sewell; 10. 7X-Jordan McPherson; 11. 44C-Chris Martin; 12. 26-Chris Hunter

Qualifier #5 (10 Laps): 1. 7C-Chris Cochran; 2. 13E-Kevin Swindell; 3. 5B-Thad Bennett; 4. 21X-Robbie Price; 5. 7W-Jerrod Wilson; 6. 11-Harlan Hulsey; 7. 71X-Billy Lawhead; 8. 7-Rick Cook II; 9. 7G-Greg Moore; 10. 10-Bryan Debrick; DNF 92H-Jordan Herman; DNF 9C-Cade Cowles

Qualifier #6 (10 Laps): 1. 24-Nathan McMillin; 2. 82C-Christian Kinnison; 3. 04-Kyle Jones; 4. 111-Joey Starnes; 5. 15D-Andrew Deal; 6. 2J-Ronnie James; 7. 79-Chris Andrews; 8. 27E-Andy Shouse; 9. 57-Cole Bodine; 10. 49-Joel Smith; 11. 15T-Tristan Guardino; DNF 5X-Tyson Hall

Winged Outlaws - Top 72 in passing points advance to Qualifiers

Heat 1 (8 Laps): 1. 4F-Mitchell Faccinto; 2. 21B-Landon Hurst; 3. 27S-Kevin Swindell; 4. 15-Jeff Frey; 5. 84-Tyler Day; 6. 45-Kenny Brewer; 7. 77-Andy Hogan; 8. 21X-Tom Calico; DNF 51-Matt Ward

Heat 2 (8 Laps): 1. 51B-Joe B. Miller; 2. 81-Chris Andrews; 3. 69X-Phillip Davis; 4. 16-Wyatt Burks; 5. 34-Blane Culp; 6. 24L-Caleb Lovelady; 7. 12S-Drew Salisbury; 8. 28-Zach Alley; DNF C2-Kevin Vick

Heat 3 (8 Laps): 1. 27T-Tucker Klaasmeyer; 2. 118-Scott Evans; 3. 60-Earl McDoulett Jr; 4. 96-Zachary Gigot; 5. 4-Rick Cook I; 6. 88-Koen Shaw; 7. 36Z-Kevin Reed; 8. 91A-Alec Frisell; 9. 55-Stanley Kreisel

Heat 4 (8 Laps): 1. 33W-Tucker Worth; 2. 66-Edmund Bishop; 3. 02-Austin Crane; 4. 1-Timmy Buckwalter; 5. 15D-Andrew Deal; 6. 029-Austin Stone; 7. 07-Nick Bailey; 8. 71K-Kyle Fellers; 9. 79T-Matt Taylor

Heat 5 (8 Laps): 1. 99R-Chase Rohrbaugh; 2. 76-Kale Mueller; 3. 1Z-Brock Zearfoss; 4. 40S-Rodney Stealy; 5. 66J-Jason Miller; 6. 8-Eddie Moss; 7. 6C-Randy Crowder; DNF 44-Michael Dicely

Heat 6 (8 Laps): 1. 44A-Ayrton Gennetten; 2. 571-Jimmy Wells; 3. 29H-C.J. Humphreys; 4. 21-Randy Shilling; 5. 95M-Jimmy Miller; 6. 11H-Garett Hood; 7. 63-Todd Odle; DNF 17P-Robbie Price

Heat 7 (8 Laps): 1. 05-Drew Shiveley; 2. 91X-Cale Thomas; 3. 99X-Wes McIntyre; 4. 0G-Kory Lira; 5. D6-Dakota Gains; 6. 48-Steve Clancy; DNF 25-Drew Hillenburg; DNF 91T-Tyler Thomas

Heat 8 (8 Laps): 1. 79-Heath Duinkerken; 2. 27K-Kyle Keeler; 3. 9-Jared Peterson; 4. 21M-Steven Shebester; 5. 20-Josh Pickle; 6. 79J-Austin Brown; 7. 281-Chris Wilson; DNF 007-Shane Sunquist

Heat 9 (8 Laps): 1. 13H-Brad Hannum; 2. 21H-Terry Hinck; 3. 10-Delmo Jarrett Crouch; 4. 2H-Will Harvey; 5. 23L-Jordon Lambert; 6. 68-Dirk Miller; DNF 16X-Danny Davidson; DNF 27-Craig Ronk

Heat 10 (8 Laps): 1. 98-Sean Watts; 2. 99-Robbie Johnson; 3. 33-Zeke Lewis; 4. 29-Scott Sawyer; 5. 52-Blake Hahn; 6. 03-Shayle Bade; 7. 23A-Hannah Adair; 8. 14-Jake Lipker

Heat 11 (8 Laps): 1. 22C-Curtis Jones; 2. 76N-Brady Bacon; 3. 37-Brad Nichols; 4. 67-Steven Russell; 5. 56-Joe Faloon; 6. 6-Blake Bennington; 7. 94C-Brook Cooper; DNF 9S-Tyler Swindell

Heat 12 (8 Laps): 1. 7-Michael Faccinto; 2. 551-Scott Mauldin; 3. 91-Kevin Bayer; 4. 17-Harlan Hulsey; 5. 1T-Travis Labat; 6. 35H-Zach Hampton; 7. 14R-Rob Lipker; DNS 111-Morgan Montgomery

Heat 13 (8 Laps): 1. A1-Austin Sheridan; 2. 15J-Jeremy Middleton; 3. 92X-Jake Rosario; 4. 15B-Quinton Benson; 5. 401-Madison Hess; 6. 70-Tyler Walton; 7. 321-Chad Winfrey; 8. 15U-Willie Urish

Heat 14 (8 Laps): 1. 181-Frank Flud; 2. 5X-Tyson Hall; 3. 67H-Brandon Hahn; 4. 49-Joel Smith; 5. 88A-Alex Harris; 6. 29K-Kyle Amerson; 7. 7H-Lindsey Howard; DNF 88W-Ryan Worth

Heat 15 (8 Laps): 1. 95-Jim Radney; 2. 9X-Colton Heath; 3. 2B-Nathan Benson; 4. 14T-Tim Ottenbacher; 5. 881-Brett Adams; 6. 93-Trey Lambert; 7. 64-Chad Boone; 8. 1G-Joseph J Smith

Heat 16 (8 Laps): 1. 122-Cole Campbell; 2. 11A-Andrew Felker; 3. 13-Turd Ferguson; 4. 00X-Brayden Planko; 5. 8V-Bryce Volpa; 6. 3N-Jake Neuman; 7. 2-Todd Kirkman; 8. 4H-Ricki Calvert

Heat 17 (8 Laps): 1. 87-Liam Ryan; 2. 68D-Paul Day; 3. 12-Frank Galusha; 4. 17X-Travis Harris; 5. 32-Jacob Hawkins; 6. 23B-Jacob Brown; 7. 35-Dwayne Benson; 8. 22-Dalton Wiseley

Heat 18 (8 Laps): 1. 155-Tyler Courtney; 2. 18-Justin Fletcher; 3. 7F-Shane Fick; 4. 99F-Shane Fletcher; 5. 18E-Owen Eringer; 6. 99L-Alec Long; 7. 74-Shelby Larson; DNS 96X-Greg Hamilton

Heat 19 (8 Laps): 1. 66R-Jason Rogers; 2. 08-David McIntosh; 3. 44C-Chris Martin; 4. 19B-Keith Burton; 5. 5R-Rudy Reyes; 6. 41H-Colton Hardy; 7. 33X-Justin Patocka; DNF 15M-Matthew McDonald

Heat 20 (8 Laps): 1. 70G-Ryan Greth; 2. 21D-Dan Clark II; 3. 23S-Sara Elrod; 4. 23D-Trey Datweiler; 5. 44B-Ben Worth; 6. 50M-Megan Wood; 7. 23-Raelynne Moss; 8. 8G-Tyler Gordon

Top 16 in combined passing points from Heats & Qualifiers advance to Saturday night's A Main

Qualifier #1 (10 Laps): 1. 29H-C.J. Humphreys; 2. 70G-Ryan Greth; 3. 87-Liam Ryan; 4. 11A-Andrew Felker; 5. 13H-Brad Hannum; 6. 23D-Trey Datweiler; 7. 29-Scott Sawyer; 8. 122-Cole Campbell; 9. 92X-Jake Rosario; 10. 9X-Colton Heath; 11. 69X-Phillip Davis; 12. 7F-Shane Fick

Qualifier #2 (10 Laps): 1. 99X-Wes McIntyre; 2. 21B-Landon Hurst; 3. 76N-Brady Bacon; 4. 66R-Jason Rogers; 5. 7-Michael Faccinto; 6. 27S-Kevin Swindell; 7. 27K-Kyle Keeler; 8. 02-Austin Crane; 9. 21-Randy Shilling; 10. 67-Steven Russell; 11. 44C-Chris Martin; DNF 18-Justin Fletcher

Qualifier #3 (10 Laps): 1. 91-Kevin Bayer; 2. 155-Tyler Courtney; 3. 12-Frank Galusha; 4. 99R-Chase Rohrbaugh; 5. 118-Scott Evans; 6. 15B-Quinton Benson; 7. 68D-Paul Day; 8. A1-Austin Sheridan; 9. 67H-Brandon Hahn; 10. 21H-Terry Hinck; 11. 96-Zachary Gigot; DNF 66-Edmund Bishop

Qualifier #4 (10 Laps): 1. 2B-Nathan Benson; 2. 91X-Cale Thomas; 3. 81-Chris Andrews; 4. 05-Drew Shiveley; 5. 13-Turd Ferguson; 6. 181-Frank Flud; 7. 17-Harlan Hulsey; 8. 08-David McIntosh; 9. 76-Kale Mueller; 10. 00X-Brayden Planko; DNF 51B-Joe B. Miller; DNF 551-Scott Mauldin

Qualifier #5 (10 Laps): 1. 4F-Mitchell Faccinto; 2. 15J-Jeremy Middleton; 3. 98-Sean Watts; 4. 1Z-Brock Zearfoss; 5. 99-Robbie Johnson; 6. 27T-Tucker Klaasmeyer; 7. 23S-Sara Elrod; 8. 49-Joel Smith; 9. 44A-Ayrton Gennetten; 10. 33-Zeke Lewis; 11. 571-Jimmy Wells; 12. 84-Tyler Day

Qualifier #6 (10 Laps): 1. 79-Heath Duinkerken; 2. 5X-Tyson Hall; 3. 95-Jim Radney; 4. 33W-Tucker Worth; 5. 19B-Keith Burton; 6. 9-Jared Peterson; 7. 60-Earl McDoulett Jr; 8. 10-Delmo Jarrett Crouch; 9. 37-Brad Nichols; 10. 21D-Dan Clark II; DNF 22C-Curtis Jones; DNF 34-Blane Culp

ECOtec Midgets - Combined passing points from Heats & Qualifiers determine A Main lineup. B Main if necessary.

Heat 1 (8 Laps): 1. 87F-Brian McClelland; 2. 4X-Shawn Petersen; 3. 56-Andrew Deal; 4. 11C-Chett Gehrke; 5. 72-Tyler Thomas; 6. 41-Jonathan Halford; 7. 59-Ashley Hazelton; DNF 93-Richard Kreisel

Heat 2 (8 Laps): 1. 51-Matt Ward; 2. 11E-Cory Elliott; 3. 1B-Bobby Brewer; 4. 94-Payton Pierce; 5. 52G-Mike Gass; 6. 77K-Katlynn Leer; 7. 4-Claud Estes III; 8. 77-Karley Kay Dobson

Heat 3 (8 Laps): 1. 52-Blake Hahn; 2. 53-Andrew Felker; 3. 83-Shane Weeks; 4. 14-Eric Fenton; 5. D6-Dakota Gains; 6. 69M-Lance Bennett; DNF 1-Kevin Ramey

Qualifier #1 (8 Laps): 1. 11C-Chett Gehrke; 2. 87F-Brian McClelland; 3. 53-Andrew Felker; 4. 1-Kevin Ramey; 5. 41-Jonathan Halford; 6. 77-Karley Kay Dobson; 7. 83-Shane Weeks; DNS 72-Tyler Thomas

Qualifier #2 (8 Laps): 1. 52-Blake Hahn; 2. 56-Andrew Deal; 3. 14-Eric Fenton; 4. 51-Matt Ward; 5. 4-Claud Estes III; 6. 77K-Katlynn Leer; 7. 93-Richard Kreisel; 8. 52G-Mike Gass

Qualifier #3 (8 Laps): 1. 94-Payton Pierce; 2. 11E-Cory Elliott; 3. 1B-Bobby Brewer; 4. D6-Dakota Gains; 5. 69M-Lance Bennett; DNF 4X-Shawn Petersen; DNF 59-Ashley Hazelton

Jr. Sprints - Top 14 in passing points directly to Saturday night's A Main. Balance to the B Main.

Heat 1 (8 Laps): 1. 95-Ryan Hunt; 2. 21-Brendon Wiseley; 3. 9-Cale Glover; 4. 54B-Bryson Berna; 5. 26-Dakota Williams; 6. 17-Connor Lee; 7. 24W-Nick Weideman; 8. 25-Noah Gass

Heat 2 (8 Laps): 1. 21P-Deven Pearson; 2. 42-Grady Mercer; 3. 28-Garrett Bias; 4. 1H-Hank Davis; 5. 99R-Nathan Rainey; 6. 33N-Nicholas Carpenter; 7. 88R-Ryder Laplante; DNF 99-Coby Hunter

Heat 3 (8 Laps): 1. 14J-Jadon Rogers; 2. 19-Seth Ireland; 3. 21J-Jesse Schlotfeldt; 4. 55-Brandon Anderson; 5. 7-Treyton Gann; 6. 15-Kendall Battarbee; 7. 88K-Kelsey Gray; DNF 15J-Joey Gray

Heat 4 (8 Laps): 1. 3B-Trey Brune; 2. 14R-Jake Nail; 3. 6-Molly Day; 4. 60Z-Holden Anderson; 5. 33-Cole Tipton; 6. 72-Chris Wells; 7. 3-Cole Roberts

Heat 5 (8 Laps): 1. 15E-Dakota Earls; 2. 23-Drake Turner; 3. 56-Colton Horner; 4. 007-Jacob Long; 5. 13-Dylan Short; 6. 5-Landen White; DNF 77-Kale Drake

Heat 6 (8 Laps): 1. 14-Blake Battles; 2. 7K-Blake Kirkes; 3. 18R-Dacin Robertson; 4. 0-Garrett Jameson; 5. 14W-Wade Weideman; 6. 08-Cannon McIntosh; DNF 54-Lynden Lebedynski

Restricted "A" Class - Top 48 in passing points from Heat Races advance to Qualifiers

Heat 1 (8 Laps): 1. 44-Garrett Olson; 2. 777-Bailey Hughes; 3. 7T-Taylor Nellson; 4. 86-Tanner Johnson; 5. 53-Trey Thesenvitz; 6. 22S-Slater Helt; 7. 14-Noah Key; DNF 14J-Jadon Rogers

Heat 2 (8 Laps): 1. 92-Austin Lambert; 2. 31-J.J. Haley; 3. 8H-Matthew Howard; 4. 32-Jadin Boone; 5. 91-Sebastian Ferguson; 6. 3J-Jessica Wehkamp; 7. 11B-Kaylee Byrson; DNF F2-James Fell

Heat 3 (8 Laps): 1. 11E-Cory Elliott; 2. 24-Hunter Fischer; 3. 0-Bradley Jameson; 4. 11-Blake Hulland; 5. 8-Connor Kelly; DNF 41-Kaitlyn Martin; DNF 95-Quinton Standlee; DNF 3S-Stephen Smith

Heat 4 (8 Laps): 1. 3-Ryann Kolkmeier; 2. 3G-Garron Brimmer; 3. 98-Shane Watts; 4. 58-Collin Traylor; 5. 7F-Tristan Oakes; 6. 69C-Austin Crowder; 7. 20X-Chyanne Nichols; 8. 3O-Michael Oldham

Heat 5 (8 Laps): 1. 73-Jason McDougal; 2. 93-Riley Kreisel; 3. 898-Ryan Padgett; 4. 9J-Jake Jones; 5. 26-Craig Ronk; 6. 15X-Jeffrie Flisowski; 7. 93T-Tyler Vandiver; DNF 111-Morgan Montgomery

Heat 6 (8 Laps): 1. 97B-Bailey Stringer; 2. 981-Nathan Weida; 3. 46-Devin Boone; 4. 78-Tanner Conn; 5. 14D-Logan Davis; 6. 2C-Chase Porter; 7. 00-Grady Chandler; 8. 27D-Sierra Davis

Heat 7 (8 Laps): 1. 71-Weston Gorham; 2. 99H-Lyndon Harvey; 3. 60-Kent Miller Jr.; 4. 10-Karter Battarbee; 5. 7-Kort Morgan; 6. 17-Hunter Gengo; 7. 55B-Brandon Anderson; 8. 7B-Brandon Barbo

Heat 8 (8 Laps): 1. 79M-Dahne Lynn McKay; 2. 7M-Mackenzie Ramey; 3. 2-Mickey Walker; 4. 21-Brendon Wiseley; 5. 15-Jase Randolph; 6. 71E-Caden Englehart; 7. 18-Mason McGuire; 8. 18X-Austin Shores

Heat 9 (8 Laps): 1. P40-Aaron Dromgoole; 2. 010-Canen Harrell; 3. 2S-Colby Stubblefield; 4. 55-McKenna Haase; 5. 3E-J.T. Ellis; 6. 23R-Dylan Resch; 7. 0$-Nate Burkett

Heat 10 (8 Laps): 1. 25-Taylor Reimer; 2. 10K-Kole Kirkman; 3. 1S-Joey Schmidt; 4. 77-Colton Hardy; 5. 37H-Nicholas Howard; 6. 98P-Miles Paulus; 7. 21K-Kobe Simpson

Top 16 in combined passing points from Heats & Qualifiers advance to Sunday night's A Main.

Qualifier #1 (10 Laps): 1. 92-Austin Lambert; 2. P40-Aaron Dromgoole; 3. 11E-Cory Elliott; 4. 24-Hunter Fischer; 5. 58-Collin Traylor; 6. 0-Bradley Jameson; 7. 21-Brendon Wiseley; 8. 7M-Mackenzie Ramey; 9. 77-Colton Hardy; 10. 3E-J.T. Ellis; 11. 86-Tanner Johnson; DNF 7T-Taylor Nellson

Qualifier #2 (10 Laps): 1. 73-Jason McDougal; 2. 777-Bailey Hughes; 3. 8H-Matthew Howard; 4. 31-J.J. Haley; 5. 1S-Joey Schmidt; 6. 99H-Lyndon Harvey; 7. 10K-Kole Kirkman; 8. 37H-Nicholas Howard; 9. 11-Blake Hulland; 10. 98-Shane Watts; 11. 14D-Logan Davis; DNF 32-Jadin Boone

Qualifier #3 (10 Laps): 1. 71-Weston Gorham; 2. 3-Ryann Kolkmeier; 3. 898-Ryan Padgett; 4. 25-Taylor Reimer; 5. 2S-Colby Stubblefield; 6. 78-Tanner Conn; 7. 010-Canen Harrell; 8. 15-Jase Randolph; 9. 55-McKenna Haase; 10. 3G-Garron Brimmer; 11. 14-Noah Key; DNF 8-Connor Kelly

Qualifier #4 (10 Laps): 1. 79M-Dahne Lynn McKay; 2. 60-Kent Miller Jr.; 3. 44-Garrett Olson; 4. 981-Nathan Weida; 5. 7F-Tristan Oakes; 6. 2-Mickey Walker; 7. 10-Karter Battarbee; 8. 97B-Bailey Stringer; 9. 9J-Jake Jones; 10. 91-Sebastian Ferguson; 11. 93-Riley Kreisel; 12. 46-Devin Boone

"A" Class Winged - Top 4 advance to Sunday B-Features

C Feature 1 (10 Laps): 1. 5-Collin Markle; 2. 9P-Parker Price-Miller; 3. 71K-Kyle Fellers; 4. 311-Joshua Hemby; 5. 0G-Kory Lira; 6. 66J-Jason Miller; 7. 23-Raelynne Moss; 8. 74E-Jessica Estes; 9. 0¢-Jeremy Lucito; 10. 18K-Steve Finn; 11. 18A-Kyle Admire; DNS 14S-Ken Simmons; DNS 155-Tyler Courtney; DNS 111-Joey Starmes

C Feature 2 (10 Laps): 1. 00X-Brayden Planko; 2. 32-Trey Marcham; 3. 92-Kyler Shaw; 4. 79W-Wes Little; 5. 29-Ryan Timmons; 6. A1-Austin Sheridan; 7. 138-Kenny Brewer; 8. 24T-Trenton Borchers; 9. 76X-Zane Lawrence; 10. 47-Austin Helt; 11. 02-Bobby Henning; 12. 007-Mandee Sunquist; DNF 29B-John Binz; DNF 6-Blake Bennington

C Feature 3 (10 Laps): 1. 61-Kaley Engstrom; 2. 77-Colton Hardy; 3. 16R-John Roan; 4. 47D-Ron Durr; 5. 54S-Will Scribner; 6. 7X-Cord Dodson; 7. 69C-Austin Crowder; 8. 30-John Crowder; 9. 97-Paige Howard; 10. 9K-Kieran Casillas; DNF 31-Dylan Kadovs; DNF 13X-Bobby Springer; DNF 35H-Zach Hampton; DNF 2H-Will Harvey

C Feature 4 (10 Laps): 1. 1T-Travis Labat; 2. 92H-Jordan Herman; 3. 7H-Lindsey Howard; 4. 4S-Greg Sleeper; 5. 44A-Ayrton Gennetten; 6. 32M-Adam Miller; 7. 321-Chad Winfrey; 8. 83-Shane Weeks; 9. 11M-Lenny McCall; 10. 54-Jake Beasley; 11. 15-Morgan Roan; 12. 44T-Abner Miller; DNF 4-Coleman Younger

C Feature 5 (10 Laps): 1. 13M-Chance McCrary; 2. 43A-Austin Hartrnft; 3. 9S-Kevin Swaims; 4. 48-Joe Klonoski; 5. 749-Kyle Scholtz; 6. 97T-John Taylor; 7. 413-Charles Corte; 8. 84-Dave Nicholson; 9. 13-John Kahl; DNF 72-Greg Reynolds; DNF 17-Michael Berry; DNS 96X-Greg Hamilton; DNS 98E-Tyler Edwards

C Feature 6 (10 Laps): 1. 2J-Ronnie James; 2. 16X-Danny Davidson; 3. 8J-Josh Marcham; 4. 41-Tanner Dunlap; 5. 28T-Nicholas Rasa; 6. 33T-TJ Worcester; 7. 74-D.J. Estes; 8. 05M-Charles McManus; 9. 93H-Chad Heil; 10. 25M-Mike Moschak; 11. 11X-Michael Shelton; 12. 21H-Terry Hinck; 13. 38K-Karson Battarbee

Non-Winged Outlaws - Top 4 advance into Sunday B-Features

C Feature 1 (10 Laps): 1. 7G-Greg Moore; 2. 95M-Jimmy Miller; 3. 75-Ryan Truitt; 4. 71K-Kyle Fellers; 5. 1-Timmy Buckwalter; 6. 5C-Cody Cordell; 7. 7X-Jordan McPherson; 8. 79K-Tim Kent; DNF 3X-Travis Marsch; DNF 6-Blake Bennington; DNF 9S-Nick Schaeffer; DNF 17P-Robbie Price; DNS C2-Kevin Vick

C Feature 2 (10 Laps): 1. 57V-Matt Veatch; 2. 7D-Kevin Ramey; 3. 44X-Chris Stockham; 4. 44A-Ayrton Gennetten; 5. 76K-Kyle Mitchell; 6. 64H-Tyler Huffman; 7. 36Z-Kevin Reed; 8. P51-Aaron Dromgoole; 9. 10-Bryan Debrick; 10. C2-Kevin Vick; DNF 9X-Colton Heath; DNF 68-Dirk Miller

C Feature 3 (10 Laps): 1. 23L-Jordon Lambert; 2. 88A-Alex Harris; 3. 04-Kyle Jones; 4. 17G-Mike Gass; 5. 32T-Andee Beierle; 6. 44C-Chris Morton; 7. 14T-Tim Ottenbacher; 8. 31E-Evan Sewell; DNF 28G-Gordon Goyer; DNF 19B-Keith Burton; DNF 91T-Tyler Thomas; DNF 571-Jimmy Wells

C Feature 4 (10 Laps): 1. 22C-Curtis Jones; 2. 15J-Jeremy Middleton; 3. 114-Brent Moore; 4. 9M-Kory Lira; 5. 14R-Rob Hipker; 6. 41H-Colton Hardy; 7. 14-Jake Lipker; 8. 2-Jordan Barbee; 9. 8-Eddie Moss; DNF 77-Andy Hogan; DNF 61B-Luke Lucas; DNS 15M-Matthew McDonald

C Feature 5 (10 Laps): 1. 79J-Austin Brown; 2. 6B-Andy Baugh; 3. 88W-Ryan Worth; 4. 35-Brett Felkins; 5. 49-Joel Smith; 6. 60-Earl McDoulett Jr; 7. 74-D.J. Estes; 8. 25R-Chris Ritch; 9. 4H-Ricki Calvert; DNF 22-Dalton Wiseley; DNF L7-Charlie Laizure; DNF 18R-Daniel Robinson

C Feature 6 (10 Laps): 1. 32-Jacob Hawkins; 2. 27E-Andy Shouse; 3. 60X-Chance Terrel; 4. 10R-David Wheeler; 5. 3-Brandon Long; 6. 29X-Blake Dewberry; 7. 67H-Brandon Hahn; DNF 2J-Ronnie James; DNF 22X-Payton Williams; DNF 32B-Keith Martin; DNS 27S-Dave Stewart; DNS 96X-Greg Hamilton

C Feature 7 (10 Laps): 1. 17-Harlan Hulsey; 2. 7-Tony Ogden; 3. 18E-Owen Eringer; 4. 10W-George White; 5. 50-Beau Burnett; DNF 321-Chad Winfrey; DNF 29K-Kyle Amerson; DNF 5G-Garth Griffith; DNF 17B-Michael Berry; DNF 64-Chad Boone; DNF 39-Russ Disinger; DNF 66-Jeff Foster

C Feature 8 (10 Laps): 1. 40S-Rodney Stealy; 2. 20W-Shawn Wicker; 3. 28-Karley Kay Dobson; 4. 70-Charles Valenzuela; 5. 8L-Mike Smith; 6. 22P-John Potter; 7. 47-Ed Griggs; DNF 3G-Garron Brimmer; DNF 2D-Dustin Davidson; DNF 1T-Kevin Battarbee; DNF 76-Kale Mueller; DNF 91X-Cale Thomas

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15th annual Rumble in Fort Wayne

Friday, Dec. 28 & Saturday, Dec. 29, 2012  Memorial Coliseum Expo Center  Fort Wayne, Ind.

SATURDAY STORY

Bischak gets ‘brake’ he needs to beat Stewart

By RON WARE

Classic Motorsports

FORT WAYNE, Ind. – Derek Bischak had a fast car, but he knew he was going to need a major break to beat Tony Stewart.

He got it – or, in this case, brakes.

The 24-year-old Bischak, who grew up in nearby Angola, Ind., took advantage of Stewart’s second straight night of misfortune to capture the 50-lap midget feature Saturday in the 15th annual Rumble in Fort Wayne indoor races.

Stewart, the three-time NASCAR Sprint Cup champion and a nine-time winner at the Memorial Coliseum Expo Center, shot past Bischak with an inside move on lap 22 to grab the lead. But just 3½ laps later, he overshot the second turn and spun into the infield of the 1/6-mile track, his race abruptly over.

“No brakes,” said a glum Stewart, who was sidelined by engine failure on Friday.

“I was just riding,” he continued, surveying his otherwise perfect car. “Look at the right rear and the right front (tires).”

Bischak was never challenged in holding off 2012 USAC Silver Crown champion Bobby East and 14-year-old sensation Justin Peck over the final 25 laps. But he had to dodge a spinning Brandon Knupp on lap 45 and survive three restarts in the last six laps.

“(Stewart) had the car to beat tonight,” admitted Bischak, who first drove in the Rumble in “1998 or 1999” as a quarter-midget racer and made his midget debut here at age 14. “I got lucky. He wasn’t pulling away from me that much. I was hanging with him. But I was going to need a break.”

Bischak’s small, family-owned team is sponsored by his father, Bob, a Snap-on Tools dealer.

“Just really feels good, to see him work so hard,” the elder Bischak said. “He’s always been such a good, clean driver. He’s probably better than the equipment I’ve put under him.”

East’s second place equaled the best Rumble finish for history-steeped 3-K Racing, led by National Midget Hall of Famers Mel and Don Kenyon.

“I’m really proud of that,” said East, making his first appearance here since 2001. “(Bischak) was good. It took my car a little while to come in. He got away from me.

“But no one else can say they didn’t hit a car this weekend. We had a good time.”

Peck’s third place came on the heels of a runner-up finish Friday behind Billy Wease, giving the eighth-grader from Monrovia, Ind., the unofficial indoor championship.

Roanoke’s Mike Fedorcak wound up fourth and Fort Wayne’s Geoff Kaiser fifth as area drivers took three of the top five spots. Bischak joined Fedorcak, a winner in 2002, as the only Fort Wayne-area midget drivers to capture the Rumble.

Bischak could barely wait for chief starter Tom Hansing’s checkered flag.

“I’m relieved, really,” said Bischak, an engineer for Allison Transmission in Indianapolis. “After Tony’s brakes failed, it was mine to have at that point.”

Pole-sitter Tim Neal pulled off a surprise in the winged outlaw modified midget feature, leading all 30 laps and holding off John Ivy. Cap Henry, Ryan Smith and Friday winner Erick Rudolph rounded out the top five.

Event promoter Tony Barhorst said the 16th annual Rumble is scheduled for Friday, Dec. 27 and Saturday, Dec. 28.

15th annual Rumble in Fort Wayne

Friday, Dec. 28 & Saturday, Dec. 29, 2012 ● Memorial Coliseum Expo Center ● Fort Wayne, Ind.

SATURDAY RESULTS

MIDGETS (National/Focus/Kenyon Car)

Qualifications – 1. Mike Fedorcak, 97, Stewart, 8.160 seconds; 2. Tony Stewart, 2, Stewart, 8.289; 3. Brandon Knupp, 78k, Chambers, 8.316; 4. Justin Peck, 5x, Clay, 8.367; 5. Billy Wease, 99, Burrow, 8.390; 6. Derek Bischak, 31, Bischak, 8.394; 7. Geoff Kaiser, 10, Moore, 8.397; 8. David Gough, 6, Gough, 8.456; 9. Cory Setser, 24, Setser, 8.478; 10. Cooper Clouse, 14c, Clouse, 8.512; 11. Jimmy Anderson, 99g, Guess, 8.533; 12. Aaron Pierce, 26, Gaines, 8.585; 13. Bobby East, 61, Kenyon, 8.604; 14. Grant Galloway, 84, Galloway, 8.616; 15. Stratton Briggs, 2r, Briggs, 8.658; 16. Russ Gamester, 46, Gamester, 8.664; 17. Billy Hulbert, 88x, Hulbert, 8.678; 18. Rex Norris III, 63, Norris, 8.692; 19. Chris deRitis, 66, deRitis, 8.749; 20. Joe Swanson, 3, Barnett, 8.772; 21. Chris Jagger, 27, Jagger, 8.807; 22. Bryan Nuckles, 59, Nuckles, 8.825; 23. Rich Corson, 15, Corson, 8.835; 24. Mike Osite, 20, Fedorcak, 8.955; 25. Joey Burrow, 49, Burrow, 9.007; 26. Terry Ahern, 6t6, Ahern, 9.163; 27. Vince Kuelbs Jr., 10x, Kuelbs, 9.368; 28. Mike Wallace, 10w, Wallace, 9.578; 29. Basil Hicks, 88, Hicks, NT; 30. Nick Hamilton, 3h, Hamilton, NT; 31. Mike Ousley, 14, Ousley, NT; 32. Matt Westfall, 19, Ryder, NT.

First heat (10 laps) – East, Hulbert, Wease, Fedorcak, Jagger, Burrow, Hicks, Setser.

Second heat (10 laps) – Stewart, Bischak, Nuckles, Norris, Ahern, Galloway, Hamilton, Clouse.

Third heat (10 laps) – Knupp, deRitis, Anderson, Kaiser, Kuelbs, Briggs, Corson.

Fourth heat (10 laps) – Gamester, Peck, Pierce, Wallace, Swanson, Osite, Gough.

First semi-feature (12 laps) – Fedorcak, Pierce, Norris, Burrow, Nuckles, Wallace.

Second semi-feature (12 laps) – Wease, Galloway, Anderson, Swanson, Corson, Ahern, Hicks.

Third semi-feature (12 laps) – Kaiser, Clouse, Briggs, Osite, Hamilton, Jagger, Kuelbs.

Feature (50 laps) – Derek Bischak, Bobby East, Justin Peck, Mike Fedorcak, Geoff Kaiser, Rex Norris III, Billy Hulbert, Grant Galloway, Aaron Pierce, Tony Stewart, Brandon Knupp, Chris deRitis, Cooper Clouse, Billy Wease (Russ Gamester qualified for feature but was unable to start). Lap leaders: Bischak 1-21, Stewart 22-25, Bischak 26-50.

WINGED OUTLAW MODIFIED MIDGETS (600cc)

Qualifications – 1. John Ivy, 94, HMS, 8.260 seconds; 2. Amanda Quinones, 007, Advanced Products, 8.300; 3. Erick Rudolph, 22r, Lafler, 8.300; 4. Chase Ridenour, 11r, Ridenour, 8.355; 5. Cap Henry, 04, HMS, 8.389; 6. Tyler Ross, 3t, Holmquist, 8.402; 7. Ryan Smith, 22s, VanDoren, 8.418; 8. Ginny Quinones, 20, Quinones, 8.431; 9. Larry Joe Sroufe, 21, Sroufe, 8.484; 10. Tim Neal, 19, Dunigan, 8.707; 11. Kyle Henry, 5t1h, Ormsby, 8.558; 12. Clay Sanders, 21x, Sanders, 8.645; 13. Drew Dorsett, 11b, Sager-Bickel, 8.676; 14. Nick Landon, 82, Landon, 8.698; 15. Kyle Lick, 8L, Lick, 8.707; 16. Mark Zumbrun, 35z, Zumbrun, 8.786; 17. Braiden Black, 8b, Black, 8.802; 18. Jason Ormsby, 51, Ormsby, 8.804; 19. Jim Sipe, 26s, Sipe, 8.957; 20. Steve Shockney Jr., 28s, Shockney, 8.960; 21. Russ Gamester, 49, Gamester, 8.965; 22. Chris Miller, 15, Miller, 9.007; 23. Tyler Ransbottom, 29, Allen, 9.049; 24. Howard McCormick, 2, Strausbaugh, 9.079; 25. Roger Ritchey, 25r, Ritchey, 9.156; 26. Tyler Fitzpatrick, 57, Fitzpatrick, 9.180; 27. Chris Hettinger, 7, Hettinger, 9.200; 28. Brad Lamberson, 27, Lamberson, 9.212; 29. R.J. Wiggam, 52w, Fastrax, 9.265; 30. Bill Dunham, 84, Dunham, 9.303; 31. Gary Klein, 68, Klein, 9.318; 32. A.J. Lesiecki, 14, Lesiecki, 9.541; 33. Mike Brooks, 84, Brooks, 9.635; 34. Steve Myers, 88, Myers, 9.837; 35. Bob Baker, 22, Baker, 10.254.

First heat (10 laps) – Ross, Ivy, K. Henry, Zumbrun, Gamester, Fitzpatrick, Klein.

Second heat (10 laps) – Smith, Black, A. Quinones, Sanders, Miller, Hettinger, Lesiecki.

Third heat (10 laps) – Rudolph, G. Quinones, Ormsby, Dorsett, Lamberson, Ransbottom, Brooks.

Fourth heat (10 laps) – Sroufe, Ridenour, Landon, Sipe, Wiggam, McCormick, Myers.

Fifth heat (10 laps) – Lick, Neal, Shockney, Ritchey, Dunham, Baker, C. Henry.

First semi-feature (12 laps) – A. Quinones, Sanders, Zumbrun, Wiggam, Shockney, Fitzpatrick, Lesiecki, Baker, Ransbottom.

Second semi-feature (12 laps) – C. Henry, Ormsby, Hettinger, Gamester, Dunham, McCormick, Brooks.

Third semi-feature (12 laps) – K. Henry, Miller, Landon, Ritchey, Lamberson, Sipe.

Feature (30 laps) – Tim Neal, John Ivy, Cap Henry, Ryan Smith, Erick Rudolph, Larry Joe Sroufe, Tyler Ross, Braiden Black, Jason Ormsby, Chase Ridenour, Clay Sanders, Amanda Quinones, Chris Miller, Kyle Henry, Ginny Quinones, Kyle Lick. Lap leaders: Neal 1-30.

KID KARTS

Heat, round one (8 laps) – Aiden Williamson, Jakeb Boxell, Corbin Lehman, Madison Bland, Taylor Dietsch, Michael Villena, Blayne Keckler, Kaleb King.

Heat, round two (8 laps) – Bland, Boxell, Williamson, Lehman, Dietsch, Villena, Keckler, King.

Feature (18 laps) – Aiden Williamson, Mike Villena, Madison Bland, Jakeb Boxell, Corbin Lehman, Taylor Dietsch, Kaleb King, Blayne Keckler.

HEAVY CLONE KARTS

First heat, round one (8 laps) – Philip Schneider, Dustin Heath, Joe Barker, Jamie Ferrell, Scott Hamble, Kyle DeKnight, Sam Longanbach.

Second heat, round one (8 laps) – Dustin Lundgren, Cody Egan, Connor Lund, Dellas Burns, Bill Booher, Brian Barnett, Cody Jarrett, Nathan Bevard.

Third heat, round one (8 laps) – Zach Axlen, Ryan Moran, Charlie Schultz, A.J. Spagnuolo, Darrin Hurley, John H. Miller, Garrett Gosnell.

Fourth heat, round one (8 laps) – Damen Bock, Tim Ice, Craig Strayer, Tim Creech II, Matt Browning, Ryan Longyear.

First heat, round two (8 laps) – Schneider, Longanbach, Ferrell, Hamble, Barker, Heath, DeKnight.

Second heat, round two (8 laps) –Egan, Lundgren, Lund, Booher, Bevard, Jarrett, Burns, Barnett.

Third heat, round two (8 laps) – Schultz, Axlen, Moran, Spagnuolo, Hurley, Gosnell, Miller.

Fourth heat, round two (8 laps) – Browning, Bock, Ice, Strayer, Creech, Longyear.

First semi-feature (8 laps) – Heath, Moran, Hamble, Browning, Creech, Gosnell.

Second semi-feature (8 laps) – Barker, Ice, Bevard, DeKnight, Ferrell, Hurley, Booher.

Third semi-feature (8 laps) – Lund, Miller, Strayer, D. Burns, Longanbach, Jarrett.

Feature (18 laps) – Phil Schneider, Zach Axlen, Cody Egan, Dustin Heath, Dustin Lundgren, Connor Lund, Charlie Schultz, Damen Bock, Ryan Moran, Joe Barker, John H. Miller, Tim Ice.

ANIMAL QUARTER MIDGETS

Heat, round one (8 laps) –Aaron Leffel, Chase Brandon, Lexi Pohlman, Hayden Sprague, Starla Parsons, Griffin Brown, Bennett Lushin.

Heat, round two (8 laps) – Leffel, Brandon, Brown, Pohlman, Sprague, Parsons, Lushin.

Feature (18 laps) – Aaron Leffel, Chase Brandon, Lexi Pohlman, Hayden Sprague, Starla Parsons, Griffin Brown, Bennett Lushin.

HEAVY 160 QUARTER MIDGETS

Heat, round one (8 laps) – Bennett Lushin, Brianna O’Bryan, Jared Leffel, Starla Parsons, Matt Taylor, Robert Ford, Jonathon Lesiecki.

Heat, round two (8 laps) – Leffel, Lushin, O’Bryan, Taylor, Lesiecki, Ford, Parsons.

Feature (18 laps) – Bennett Lushin, Jared Leffel, Jonathon Lesiecki, Robert Ford, Matt Taylor, Starla Parsons.

LIGHT 160 QUARTER MIDGETS

First heat, round one (8 laps) – Clayton Gaines, Evan Foster, Michael Clancy, Zack Cullen, Chase Burda, J.J. Henes, Owen Foster.

Second heat, round one (8 laps) – Zeb Wise, Ayrton Olsen, Caden Hoyt, Trey Osborne, Aiden Purdue, Zeek Torgesen, Jackson Lee, Daylan Karnes.

First heat, round two (8 laps) – E. Foster, Clancy, Gaines, Burda, Cullen, Henes, O. Foster.

Second heat, round two (8 laps) – Lee, Karnes, Wise, Hoyt, Olsen, Torgesen, Osborne, Purdue.

Feature (18 laps) – Clayton Gaines, Evan Foster, Michael Clancy, Zack Cullen, Chase Burda, J.J. Henes, Owen Foster.

HEAVY HONDA QUARTER MIDGETS

First heat, round one (8 laps) – Bennett Lushin, Brianna O’Bryan, Matt Taylor, Griffin Brown, Jonathon Lesiecki, Hunter Bostater.

Second heat, round one (8 laps) – Jared Leffler, Starla Parsons, Lexi Pohlman, Aaron Leffel, Robert Ford.

First heat, round two (8 laps) – Brown, O’Bryan, Lesiecki, Taylor, Lushin.

Second heat, round two (8 laps) – A. Leffel, Parsons, J. Leffel, Pohlman, Ford.

Feature (18 laps) – Aaron Leffel, Bennett Lushin, Jared Leffel, Brianna O’Bryan, Griffin Brown, Robert Ford, Matt Taylor, Jonathon Lesiecki, Starla Parsons, Lexi Pohlman.

SENIOR HONDA QUARTER MIDGETS

First heat, round one (8 laps) – Zeb Wise, Richard Johnson, Trey Osborne, Dominic Torok, Owen Foster, Evan Foster, Jackson Lee.

Second heat, round one (8 laps) – Caleb Rybolt, Caden Hoyt, Ayrton Olsen, Daylan Karnes, Zack Cullen, Carson O’Bryan, Zeek Torgesen.

First heat, round two (8 laps) – Wise, E. Foster, Johnson, Osborne, O. Foster, Torok, Lee.

Second heat, round two (8 laps) – Karnes, Olsen, Hoyt, O’Bryan, Cullen, Torgesen, Rybolt.

Feature (18 laps) – Daylan Karnes, Zeb Wise, Caden Hoyt, Ayrton Olsen, Zeek Torgesen, Evan Foster, Carson O’Bryan, Jackson Lee, Caleb Rybolt, Zack Cullen, Trey Osborne, Owen Foster, Dominic Torok, Richard Johnson, Johnathan Darling.

JUNIOR HONDA QUARTER MIDGETS

First heat, round one (8 laps) – Jacob Denney, Brenden Torok, Garrett Wagoner, Charlie Allen, Hunter Young, Townsend Wright, J.J. Henes, Drew Miles.

Second heat, round one (8 laps) – Aiden Purdue, Brady Hines, Emerson Axsom, Chase Burda, Dylan Norris, Cole Christy.

First heat, round two (8 laps) – Allen, Young, Wright, Henes, Henes, Torok, Denney, Wagoner.

Second heat, round two (8 laps) – Purdue, Axsom, Hines, Burda, Norris, Christy.

Feature (18 laps) – Garrett Wagoner, Jacob Denney, Aiden Purdue, Dylan Norris, Emerson Axsom, Townsend Wright, Brenden Torok, Hunter Young, J.J. Henes, Cole Christy, Chase Burda, Brady Hines, Charlie Allen.

NOVICE QUARTER MIDGETS

Heat, round one (8 laps) – Aiden Young, Blake Greber, Daniel Guarino.

Heat, round two (8 laps) – Young, Greber, Guarino.

Feature (18 laps) – Aiden Young, Blake Greber, Daniel Guarino.

Supercheap Auto Archerfield Speedway

Colebard Street, Archerfield Qld

Sunday December 30, 2012

Blingy Steals The Win

David "Blingy" Muir made it two for two for the Queenslanders against the Americans in the second of the Sprintcar Internationals at Supercheap Auto Archerfield Speedway on Saturday night December 29, defying the odds and running down five time World Of Outlaws Champion Donny Schatz on the line to steal the win by just 0.081 of a second!

Schatz and Muir shared the front row for the thirty-five lap KRE Race Engines Sprintcar Track Championship Feature with Schatz quickly jumping to the lead, a position he would hold until the dying stages of the race. Muir, part of a new and exciting generation of racers who know how to put a show on for the fans, has long had a never say die attitude to his racing and showed all his tenacity to steal the lead from the Outlaws Champ with just a handful of laps remaining and took the chequers by one of the closest margins in the history of the venue.

The victory would be even sweeter for Muir who looked set to win the Boxing Night event until a late race incident in lapped traffic put an end to his chances and that of Darren Jensen. Both teams burned the midnight oil to return to Archerfield for last night's event with Jensen also qualifying for the A-Main and finishing fifteenth.

Track Championship contenders Andrew Scheuerle, Todd Wanless and Danny Reidy kept alive their tense battle for the KRE crown by finishing third through fifth respectively with American Jack Dover backing up his Boxing Night run where he led the Feature for a number of laps with a solid sixth place finish. Dan Murray, Brock Dean, Bryan Mann and Tim Garrett completed the top ten.

In other results, Michael Kendall was the class of the field in the Polar Ice Qld Midget Car Series, setting Fast Time before going on to comfortably win the twenty lap Feature from Matt Greenwood and Anthony Chaffey. David Eggins won the Wingless Sprint Feature from Wayne Lemon and Michael Santin while Brody Fraser-McGee took the win in the ASCF Feature ahead of Maddi McGee and Stephen English.

Racing continues at Supercheap Auto Archerfield Speedway on Tuesday night January 1 with the third Sprintcar International featuring Schatz and Dover plus V8 Dirt Modifieds, the Lil Car Demo Derby, a huge New Year Fireworks show plus support class racing on the programme.

KRE Race Engines Sprintcar Track Championship - Round 7 Feature Results:

1. David Muir, 2. Donny Schatz (USA), 3. Andrew Scheuerle, 4. Todd Wanless, 5. Danny Reidy, 6. Jack Dover (USA), 7. Dan Murray, 8. Brock Dean, 9. Bryan Mann, 10. Tim Garrett, 11. Ben Hilder, 12. Steven Johnson, 13. Brett Thomas, 14. Peter Lack, 15. Darren Jensen, 16. Mark Pholi, 17. Kevin Titman. DNF: Terry Bracken.

Complete event results - http://www.brisbanespeedway.com.au/results.asp

In-depth Qld Sprintcar race reports - www.sprintcarsqueensland.com.au

Next Event:

Date: Tuesday, January 1, 2013

Venue: Supercheap Auto Archerfield Speedway

Location: 63 Colebard Street West, Archerfield Qld

Adults: $28.00

Pensioners & Students (with Photo ID): $23.00

Teens: 13 - 15 yrs: $15.00, Children: 3 - 12 yrs: $10.00

Family Passes: $70.00 (2 adults + 2 children 12 yrs or under)

General admission gates open 4:00pm, early racing from 4:30pm, main programme from 6:00pm.

Parking is available at the track for $3.00. Racing finishes by 10.30pm.

Programmed events include: Sprintcars featuring World Of Outlaws Champion Donny Schatz and Jack Dover from the United States, V8 Dirt Modifieds, Lil Car Demo Derby, Fireworks and support class racing.

Shootout Underway with A-Class and Non-Wing Outlaw Heat Races

Bryan Hulbert - Tulsa, Oklahoma (December 28, 2012) With the snow falling around Tulsa throughout the day, a cold and dreary Friday of practice sessions gave way to racing inside the warm Tulsa Expo Center as the 28th running of the Speedway Motors Tulsa Shootout presented by Vacuworx Global opened with 62 races between the Outlaw Non-Wing and “A” Class divisions.

With 986 drivers drawing in prior to Friday’s Heat Races, 401 of those where scheduled to take the Tulsa Expo Raceway for a series of 50 Heat races and a dozen qualifiers.

With the top 72 in passing points advancing into the qualifiers for both the Outlaw Non-Wing and “A” Class, it was the Outlaw Non-Wing division who opened Friday night’s competition with 26 Heat Races followed by the “A” Class with 24.

In the battle of the states, Outlaw Non-Wing was dominated by Oklahoma with 9 Heat Race victories as well as 3 Qualifier wins.

For the “A” Class it was also Oklahoma drivers stepping up the plate with 9 victories in Heat Race competition to go along with 3 Qualifiers. Stand out performances go to Jonathan Beason in the No. 36 and Chris Andrews in the No. 79 in “A” Class who were the only drivers to win from the tail in their Heats.

A stand out performance in the Non-Wing Outlaws was executed by Blake Hahn who despite an injury to his hand on Wednesday was able to sweep his Heat and Qualifying events.

Looking to defend their performance from one year ago, the Faccinto’s came out swinging with Mitchell and Michael each taking Heat Race wins in the “A” Class with Michael sweeping both the Heat and Qualifier. Mitchell would manage a runner up performance in his Qualifier.

The Speedway Motors Tulsa Shootout presented by Vacuworx Global continues on Saturday December 29, 2012 beginning at 9am at the Tulsa Expo Center which opens at 8am.

The order for Saturday will include Heat Races for all remaining classes as well as Qualifiers and C-Features for the “A” Class and Outlaw Non-Wing divisions. The tentative order of events is as follows:

Heat Race Order (8 laps):

Non-Wing 1200 NW Mini Sprints Junior Sprints Restricted A Class Chevy ECOtec Midgets Outlaw

Qualifying Race Order:

1,200cc NW Mini Sprints - 8 Laps Non-Wing – 10 Laps Chevy Ecotec Midgets - 8 Laps Restricted A Class - 10 Laps Outlaw – 10 Laps

C Main Order (10 Laps):

A Class (4 Advance to B Mains) Outlaw Non-Wing (4 Advance to B Mains)

Live coverage for those unable to attend the Tulsa Shootout can be found at www.racinboys.com and www.xsan.tv.

Speedway Motors Tulsa Shootout presented by Vacuworx Global Friday Results:

Non-Winged Outlaws - Top 72 in passing points advance to Qualifiers

Heat 1 (8 Laps): 1. 9-Jared Peterson; 2. 15D-Andrew Deal; 3. 4X-Shawn Petersen; 4. 23L-Jordon Lambert; 5. 69X-Phillip Davis; 6. 95M-Jimmy Miller; 7. L7-Charlie Laizure; DNF 22-Dalton Wiseley

Heat 2 (8 Laps): 1. 33Z-Zeke Lewis; 2. 15B-Quinton Benson; 3. 15-Jeff Frey; 4. 51-Matt Ward; 5. 17-Harlan Hulsey; 6. 44X-Chris Stockham; 7. 7D-Kevin Ramey; 8. 14R-Rob Hipker

Heat 3 (8 Laps): 1. 98E-Tyler Edwards; 2. 27-Sean Jones; 3. 24-Nathan McMillin; 4. 38J-Jimmy Wood; 5. 64H-Tyler Huffman; 6. 17P-Robbie Price; 7. 8L-Mike Smith; 8. 4H-Ricki Calvert

Heat 4 (8 Laps): 1. 27M-Brandon Rose; 2. 93-Raleigh Shepherd; 3. 13-Turd Ferguson; 4. 95X-Jim Radney; 5. 40S-Rodney Stealy; 6. 60-Earl McDoulett Jr; 7. 29X-Blake Dewberry; DNF 31E-Evan Sewell

Heat 5 (8 Laps): 1. 12-Frank Galusha; 2. 422-Taylor Courtney; 3. 1G-Joseph J Smith; 4. 72J-Justin Melton; 5. 17B-Michael Berry; 6. 321-Chad Winfrey; 7. 9S-Nick Schaeffer; DNS 10W-George White

Heat 6 (8 Laps): 1. 41-Chris Koch; 2. 87-Liam Ryan; 3. 44-Michael Dicely; 4. 23D-Trey Datweiler; 5. 17G-Mike Gass; 6. 57V-Matt Veatch; 7. 44C-Chris Morton; 8. 35-Brett Felkins

Heat 7 (8 Laps): 1. 9P-Parker Price-Miller; 2. 50M-Megan Wood; 3. 4U-Devon Huff; 4. 21K-Adam Barth; 5. 22C-Curtis Jones; 6. 04-Kyle Jones; 7. 76K-Kyle Mitchell; 8. 47-Ed Griggs

Heat 8 (8 Laps): 1. 11A-Andrew Felker; 2. 57-Cole Bodine; 3. 69T-Taylor Smitherman; 4. 98X-Derrick McBride; 5. 17L-Joe Leek; 6. 68-Dirk Miller; 7. 39-Russ Disinger; DNF 32B-Keith Martin

Heat 9 (8 Laps): 1. 7C-Chris Cochran; 2. 79-Chris Andrews; 3. 80-Alex Sewell; 4. 20-Josh Pickle; 5. 00-Justin McCoy; 6. 10R-David Wheeler; 7. 36Z-Kevin Reed; 8. 22P-John Potter

Heat 10 (8 Laps): 1. 03-Shayle Bade; 2. 15T-Tristan Guardino; 3. 31-Dylan Kadovs; 4. 26-Chris Hunter; 5. 98-Sean Watts; DNF 91T-Tyler Thomas; DNF 1T-Kevin Battarbee; DNF 2J-Ronnie James

Heat 11 (8 Laps): 1. 52-Blake Hahn; 2. 57L-Jacob Lucas; 3. 11H-Garett Hood; 4. 99F-Shane Fletcher; 5. 6B-Andy Baugh; 6. 27S-Dave Stewart; 7. 70-Charles Valenzuela; DNF 96X-Greg Hamilton

Heat 12 (8 Laps): 1. 51B-Joe B. Miller; 2. 88-Koen Shaw; 3. 4-Rick Cook I; 4. 22H-Jessee Holt; 5. 22X-Payton Williams; 6. 7-Tony Ogden; 7. 49-Joel Smith; DNF 1-Timmy Buckwalter

Heat 13 (8 Laps): 1. 99X-Wes McIntyre; 2. 10X-Brian Parker; 3. 25K-Courtney Erfurth; 4. 15J-Jeremy Middleton; 5. 8-Eddie Moss; 6. 7G-Greg Moore; 7. 14-Jake Lipker; 8. 7X-Jordan McPherson

Heat 14 (8 Laps): 1. 36-Jonathan Beason; 2. 17E-Blake Edwards; 3. 44B-Ben Worth; 4. 00X-Brayden Phabre; 5. 40-J.J. Haley; 6. 19B-Keith Burton; 7. 71K-Kyle Fellers; 8. 66-Jeff Foster

Heat 15 (8 Laps): 1. 16R-John Roan; 2. 22K-Chad Koch; 3. 19-Ryan Kline; 4. 08-Colton Brown; 5. 12T-Jason Tyer; 6. 114-Brent Moore; 7. 32T-Andee Beierle; 8. 41H-Colton Hardy

Heat 16 (8 Laps): 1. 01J-Jeb Sessums; 2. 34-Joey Baker; 3. A1-Austin Sheridan; 4. 2H-Will Harvey; 5. 13E-Kevin Swindell; 6. 15M-Matthew McDonald; 7. 50-Beau Burnett; DNS 18R-Daniel Robinson

Heat 17 (8 Laps): 1. 23B-Jacob Brown; 2. 21M-Steven Shebester; 3. 29-Ryan Timmons; 4. 91-Kevin Bayer; 5. 38-Michael Barnes; 6. 25R-Chris Ritch; 7. 28-Karley Kay Dobson; DNF 76-Kale Mueller

Heat 18 (8 Laps): 1. 76N-Brady Bacon; 2. 029-Austin Stone; 3. 70G-Ryan Greth; 4. 11E-Cory Elliott; 5. 75-Ryan Truitt; DNF 10-Bryan Debrick; DNF 67H-Brandon Hahn; DNS 571-Jimmy Wells

Heat 19 (8 Laps): 1. 16-Wyatt Burks; 2. 826-Jared Fell; 3. 67-Steven Russell; 4. 25W-Tommy White; 5. 20W-Shawn Wicker; 6. 88A-Alex Harris; 7. 5C-Cody Cordell; 8. 3-Brandon Long

Heat 20 (8 Laps): 1. 7XX-Cord Dodson; 2. 401-Madison Hess; 3. 3N-Jake Neuman; 4. 79J-Austin Brown; 5. 7T-David Baugh; 6. 32-Jacob Hawkins; DNF 9X-Colton Heath; DNS 91X-Cale Thomas

Heat 21 (8 Laps): 1. 66R-Jason Rogers; 2. 48-Steve Clancy; 3. 0-Bradley Jameson; 4. 007-Shane Sunquist; 5. 82C-Christian Kinnison; 6. 29K-Kyle Amerson; DNF 28G-Gordon Goyer; DNS 77-Andy Hogan

Heat 22 (8 Laps): 1. 35H-Christopher Bell; 2. 9E-Kinzer Edwards; 3. 16B-Billy Cribbs; 4. 15U-Willie Urish; 5. 71X-Billy Lawhead; 6. 9-Jared Peterson; 7. 3-Brandon Long; DNF P51-Aaron Dromgoole

Heat 23 (8 Laps): 1. 7R-Rick Cook; 2. 05-Drew Shiveley; 3. 37-Cole Ketcham; 4. 60X-Chance Terrel; 5. 6-Blake Bennington; 6. 88W-Ryan Worth; 7. 79K-Tim Kent; 8. 64-Chad Boone

Heat 24 (8 Laps): 1. 7S-Jason Scheulen; 2. 2B-Nathan Benson; 3. 45-Kenny Brewer; 4. 92H-Jordan Herman; 5. 5B-Thad Bennett; 6. 61B-Luke Lucas; 7. 18E-Owen Eringer; DNF 3X-Travis Marsch

Heat 25 (8 Laps): 1. 67W-Randy Wagnon, Jr.; 2. 8V-Bryce Volpa; 3. 17K-Jacob Knipmeyer; 4. 18-Justin Fletcher; 5. 74-D.J. Estes; 6. 2D-Dustin Davidson; DNF 2-Jordan Barbee; DNF 5G-Garth Griffith

Heat 26 (8 Laps): 1. 5H-Cameron Hagin; 2. 21-Ty Hulsey; 3. 99-Robbie Johnson; 4. 71S-Austin Schaeffer; 5. 27E-Andy Shouse; 6. 14T-Tim Ottenbacher; 7. 44A-Ayrton Gennetten; 8. C2-Kevin Vick

Top 16 in combined passing points from Heats & Qualifiers advance to Saturday night's A Main.

Qualifier #1 (10 Laps): 1. 41-Chris Koch; 2. 88-Koen Shaw; 3. 12-Frank Galusha; 4. 51B-Joe B. Miller; 5. 9P-Parker Price-Miller; 6. 24-Nathan McMillin; 7. 67W-Randy Wagnon, Jr.; 8. 25K-Courtney Erfurth; 9. 22K-Chad Koch; 10. 20-Josh Pickle; DNF 27M-Brandon Rose; DNF 44-Michael Dicely

Qualifier #2 (10 Laps): 1. 52-Blake Hahn; 2. 17E-Blake Edwards; 3. 36-Jonathan Beason; 4. 11A-Andrew Felker; 5. 7XX-Cord Dodson; 6. 70G-Ryan Greth; 7. 21-Ty Hulsey; 8. 4U-Devon Huff; 9. 422-Taylor Courtney; DNF 13-Turd Ferguson; DNF 18-Justin Fletcher; DNS 15B-Quinton Benson

Qualifier #3 (10 Laps): 1. 35H-Christopher Bell; 2. 31-Dylan Kadovs; 3. 01J-Jeb Sessums; 4. 16R-John Roan; 5. 19-Ryan Kline; 6. 10X-Brian Parker; 7. 99X-Wes McIntyre; 8. 15T-Tristan Guardino; 9. 0-Bradley Jameson; 10. 23B-Jacob Brown; 11. 93-Raleigh Shepherd; DNF 17K-Jacob Knipmeyer

Qualifier #4 (10 Laps): 1. 7R-Rick Cook; 2. 76N-Brady Bacon; 3. 4-Rick Cook I; 4. 37-Cole Ketcham; 5. 33Z-Zeke Lewis; 6. 401-Madison Hess; 7. 16-Wyatt Burks; 8. 87-Liam Ryan; 9. 15D-Andrew Deal; 10. 21K-Adam Barth; 11. 21M-Steven Shebester; DNF 57L-Jacob Lucas

Qualifier #5 (10 Laps): 1. 05-Drew Shiveley; 2. 9E-Kinzer Edwards; 3. 27-Sean Jones; 4. 57-Cole Bodine; 5. 45-Kenny Brewer; 6. 2B-Nathan Benson; 7. 29-Ryan Timmons; DNF 22H-Jessee Holt; DNF 5H-Cameron Hagin; DNF 66R-Jason Rogers; DNF 7C-Chris Cochran; DNF 826-Jared Fell

Qualifier #6 (10 Laps): 1. 79-Chris Andrews; 2. 8V-Bryce Volpa; 3. 98E-Tyler Edwards; 4. 67-Steven Russell; 5. 9-Jared Peterson; 6. 69T-Taylor Smitherman; 7. 7S-Jason Scheulen; 8. 50M-Megan Wood; 9. 03-Shayle Bade; 10. 34-Joey Baker; DNF 95X-Jim Radney; DNF 1G-Joseph J Smith

"A" Class Winged - Top 72 in passing points advance to Qualifiers.

Heat 1 (8 Laps): 1. 82-Steven Shebester; 2. 118-Scott Evans; 3. 13B-Brittany Yarwood; 4. 9E-Kinzer Edwards; 5. 27E-Andy Shouse; 6. 16R-John Roan; 7. 7X-Cord Dodson; 8. 32-Trey Marcham; 9. 74E-Jessica Estes

Heat 2 (8 Laps): 1. 11F-Mitchell Faccinto; 2. 15D-Andrew Deal; 3. 09-Tyler Gordon; 4. 99A-Alex Owen; 5. 28-Karley Kay Dobson; 6. 92H-Jordan Herman; 7. 48-Joe Klonoski; 8. 02-Bobby Henning

Heat 3 (8 Laps): 1. 2D-Dustin Davidson; 2. 7-Rick Cook II; 3. 4W-Kacee Frazier; 4. 3-Ryann Kolkmeier; 5. 24X-Russ Dugger; 6. 22B-Rodney Bippus; 7. 18A-Kyle Admire; DNS 2H-Will Harvey

Heat 4 (8 Laps): 1. 01-Allyn Shiveley; 2. 50M-Megan Wood; 3. 21X-Robbie Price; 4. 4E-David Proffitt; 5. 66J-Jason Miller; 6. 0G-Kory Lira; 7. 84-Dave Nicholson; DNF 749-Kyle Scholtz

Heat 5 (8 Laps): 1. 7J-Michael Faccinto; 2. 32H-Jacob Hawkins; 3. 29X-Blake Dewberry; 4. 21-Ty Hulsey; 5. 43A-Austin Hartrnft; 6. 76X-Zane Lawrence; 7. 29B-John Binz; 8. 13-John Kahl

Heat 6 (8 Laps): 1. 46X-Ken Seirer; 2. 75-Dustin Dixon; 3. 10-Chris Berreth; 4. 71-Colby Estes; 5. 27M-Jordon Lambert; 6. 77-Colton Hardy; DNF 9K-Kieran Casillas; DNF 97T-John Taylor

Heat 7 (8 Laps): 1. 82C-Christian Kinnison; 2. 35W-Callie Wolsiffer; 3. 9C-Cade Cowles; 4. 12-Blake McDermott; 5. 23-Raelynne Moss; 6. 61-Kaley Engstrom; 7. 32M-Adam Miller; DNF 38K-Karson Battarbee

Heat 8 (8 Laps): 1. 71S-Austin Schaeffer; 2. 22X-Payton Williams; 3. 5C-Kris Carroll; 4. 73-Jason McDougal; 5. 69-Ryan Frantz; 6. 25M-Mike Moschak; DNF 28T-Nicholas Rasa; DNF 33T-TJ Worcester

Heat 9 (8 Laps): 1. 77D-Dean Drake Jr; 2. 3C-Chase Brewer; 3. 19X-Kyle Slader; 4. 98X-Robert McBride; 5. 71D-Danny Clum; 6. 5H-Cameron Hagin; 7. A1-Austin Sheridan; 8. 18K-Steve Finn

Heat 10 (8 Laps): 1. 80-Alex Sewell; 2. 88J-Jason Adams; 3. 15T-Tristan Guardino; 4. 18X-Austin Shores; 5. 92-Kyler Shaw; 6. 5-Collin Markle; 7. 54-Jake Beasley; 8. 71K-Kyle Fellers

Heat 11 (8 Laps): 1. 20W-Shawn Wicker; 2. 11J-Garett Jennings; 3. 11E-Cory Elliott; 4. 33-Craig Carroll; 5. 9L-Lonnie Fraley; 6. 72-Greg Reynolds; 7. 93H-Chad Heil; 8. 6-Blake Bennington

Heat 12 (8 Laps): 1. 25-Lane Wilson; 2. 51-Matt Ward; 3. 121-Austin Kromberg; 4. 826-Marty Fell; DNF 67-David Hall; DNF 74-D.J. Estes; DNS 96X-Greg Hamilton; DNS 15-Morgan Roan

Heat 13 (8 Laps): 1. 35-Dwayne Benson; 2. 99R-Chase Rohrbaugh; 3. 79K-Tim Kent; 4. 03-Shayle Bade; 5. 7D-Kevin Ramey; 6. 40S-Dawson Stealy; 7. 30-John Crowder; DNF 35H-Zach Hampton

Heat 14 (8 Laps): 1. 87-Liam Ryan; 2. 01J-Jeb Sessums; 3. 7C-Chris Cochran; 4. 7W-Jerrod Wilson; 5. 21M-Michele Melton; 6. 14S-Ken Simmons; 7. 17-Michael Berry; 8. 11X-Michael Shelton

Heat 15 (8 Laps): 1. 66R-Jason Rogers; 2. 33W-Tucker Worth; 3. 60-Earl McDoulett Jr; 4. 281-Chris Wilson; 5. 54S-Will Scribner; 6. 24L-Caleb Lovelady; 7. 83-Shane Weeks; 8. Coleman Younger

Heat 16 (8 Laps): 1. 92X-Jake Rosario; 2. 46-Kelly Mahaffey; 3. 029-Austin Stone; DNF 00X-Brayden Phabre; DNF 14-Taylor Myers; DNF 24T-Trenton Borchers; DNF 413-Charles Corte; DNF 31-Dylan Kadovs

Heat 17 (8 Laps): 1. 181-Frank Flud; 2. 25R-Chad Bell; 3. 20-Colton Wiseley; 4. 05X-Jeremy Dockery; 5. 44A-Ayrton Gennetten; 6. 9P-Parker Price-Miller; 7. 44T-Abner Miller; DNS 138-Kenny Brewer

Heat 18 (8 Laps): 1. 2-Mickey Walker; 2. 5X-Tyson Hall; 3. 13E-Kevin Swindell; 4. 16G-Jeremy Garrison; 5. 9S-Kevin Swaims; 6. 79W-Wes Little; DNF 98E-Tyler Edwards; DNF 69C-Austin Crowder

Heat 19 (8 Laps): 1. 36-Jonathan Beason; 2. 5T-Timmy Buckwalter; 3. 20R-Kyle Harris; 4. 8G-Devin Gerrior; 5. 47D-Ron Durr; 6. 29-Ryan Timmons; 7. 0¢-Jeremy Lucito; 8. 007-Mandee Sunquist

Heat 20 (8 Laps): 1. 23X-Howard Moore; 2. 23S-Spencer Bayston; 3. 2B-Nathan Benson; 4. 3E-J.T. Ellis; 5. 7H-Lindsey Howard; 6. 1T-Travis Labat; 7. 2J-Ronnie James; DNS 111-Joey Starmes

Heat 21 (8 Laps): 1. 79-Chris Andrews; 2. 38J-Jimmy Wood; 3. 55-Stanley Kreisel; 4. 23B-Jacob Brown; 5. 17H-Hayden Hillenburg; 6. 97-Paige Howard; DNF 155-Tyler Courtney; DNF 321-Chad Winfrey

Heat 22 (8 Laps): 1. 88-Koen Shaw; 2. 9-Payton Laskey; 3. 91T-Tyler Thomas; 4. 38-Michael Barnes; 5. 777-Ryan Padgett; 6. 13M-Chance McCrary; 7. 05M-Charles McManus; DNS 13X-Bobby Springer

Heat 23 (8 Laps): 1. 26-Shane Clement; 2. 17K-Quinn Jones; 3. 44C-Chris Martin; 4. 7G-Greg Moore; 5. 8J-Josh Marcham; 6. 16X-Danny Davidson; DNF 47-Austin Helt; DNS 21H-Terry Hinck

Heat 24 (8 Laps): 1. 39-Russ Disinger; 2. 11-Harlan Hulsey; 3. 7S-Jason Scheulen; 4. 140-Roy Maxwell; 5. 41-Tanner Dunlap; 6. 4S-Greg Sleeper; DNF 311-Joshua Hemby; DNF 11M-Lenny McCall

Top 16 in combined passing points from Heats & Qualifiers advance to Saturday night's A Main.

Qualifier #1 (10 Laps): 1. 7J-Michael Faccinto; 2. 20W-Shawn Wicker; 3. 87-Liam Ryan; 4. 36-Jonathan Beason; 5. 9E-Kinzer Edwards; 6. 01-Allyn Shiveley; 7. 5C-Kris Carroll; 8. 5T-Timmy Buckwalter; 9. 99R-Chase Rohrbaugh; 10. 32H-Jacob Hawkins; 11. 21X-Robbie Price; DNF 9-Payton Laskey

Qualifier #2 (10 Laps): 1. 2-Mickey Walker; 2. 7C-Chris Cochran; 3. 66R-Jason Rogers; 4. 79-Chris Andrews; 5. 181-Frank Flud; 6. 46X-Ken Seirer; 7. 98X-Robert McBride; 8. 17K-Quinn Jones; 9. 73-Jason McDougal; 10. 22X-Payton Williams; 11. 23S-Spencer Bayston; 12. 4E-David Proffitt

Qualifier #3 (10 Laps): 1. 75-Dustin Dixon; 2. 13E-Kevin Swindell; 3. 71S-Austin Schaeffer; 4. 18X-Austin Shores; 5. 39-Russ Disinger; 6. 51-Matt Ward; 7. 118-Scott Evans; 8. 121-Austin Kromberg; 9. 15D-Andrew Deal; 10. 92X-Jake Rosario; 11. 46-Kelly Mahaffey; 12. 4W-Kacee Frazier

Qualifier #4 (10 Laps): 1. 82-Steven Shebester; 2. 10-Chris Berreth; 3. 7-Rick Cook II; 4. 23X-Howard Moore; 5. 09-Tyler Gordon; 6. 9C-Cade Cowles; 7. 5X-Tyson Hall; 8. 03-Shayle Bade; 9. 77D-Dean Drake Jr; 10. 60-Earl McDoulett Jr; 11. 35W-Callie Wolsiffer; DNF 01J-Jeb Sessums

Qualifier #5 (10 Laps): 1. 2B-Nathan Benson; 2. 15T-Tristan Guardino; 3. 82C-Christian Kinnison; 4. 25-Lane Wilson; 5. 11-Harlan Hulsey; 6. 33W-Tucker Worth; 7. 88-Koen Shaw; 8. 3C-Chase Brewer; 9. 281-Chris Wilson; 10. 20R-Kyle Harris; 11. 19X-Kyle Slader; 12. 88J-Jason Adams

Qualifier #6 (10 Laps): 1. 50M-Megan Wood; 2. 11F-Mitchell Faccinto; 3. 80-Alex Sewell; 4. 91T-Tyler Thomas; 5. 26-Shane Clement; 6. 35-Dwayne Benson; 7. 11J-Garett Jennings; 8. 38J-Jimmy Wood; 9. 22B-Rodney Bippus; 10. 44C-Chris Martin; 11. 25R-Chad Bell; 12. 2D-Dustin Davidson

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Wease charges from last as Stewart’s engine blows

By RON WARE

Classic Motorsports

FORT WAYNE, Ind. – Billy Wease couldn’t believe it. Neither could Tony Stewart’s legion of fans.

In a race in which the invincible Stewart dropped out before halfway with a blown engine, Wease charged from the final starting position to capture Friday’s 50-lap midget feature on the opening night of the 15th annual Rumble in Fort Wayne.

“I kept on diggin’, man,” an almost delirious Wease said from the makeshift victory lane at the Memorial Coliseum Expo Center, his face splitting into a grin.

“I’ll tell you what, I was pretty upset I had to start last. But there was a bunch of crashes, a bunch of crap going on.

“I stayed in it and let everyone else put themselves out.”

In coming from the 14th starting spot in the 14-car field – and from the rear again after being caught up in a three-car tangle on lap 26 – Wease, 26, notched his fourth career victory at the 1/6-mile track and fifth overall indoors.

He didn’t wrest the lead until putting an inside move on 14-year-old Cooper Clouse just past the start-finish line on lap 49. The two nudged wheels in turn one, with Clouse spinning, and Wease then held off another 14-year-old rookie, Justin Peck, for the victory. Jimmy Anderson, Bobby East and early leader Mike Fedorcak completed the top five.

“I knew he did it on purpose,” Clouse said of the contact in turn one, “because when he came by the next time, he flipped me off.”

Clouse was only slightly less disappointed than Stewart, the three-time NASCAR Sprint Cup champion who had won nine times in 14 career starts at Fort Wayne. The top of Stewart’s air cleaner flew off on lap 20, and three laps later he pulled into the infield.

“Motor,” he said glumly. “We beat ourselves. (Mechanical problems) have been a part of racing ever since I can remember.”

Stewart said he would have a replacement Volkswagen engine – “a very tired one” – in his Munchkin chassis for Saturday’s finale of the Rumble.

Fedorcak, his teammate and car builder, seemed headed toward his second career Expo Center win until spinning under pressure from East on lap 27. With nowhere to go, East stopped on the track and also had to go to the tail, giving the lead to the surprising Clouse – like Peck, a mere eighth-grader.

“Overall,” conceded Clouse, who wound up seventh, “I’m pretty happy.”

So was Peck, making first start in a full midget under the watchful eye of former IndyCar driver Ronnie Johncox, his mentor.

“Billy Wease is a really good driver,” said Peck, who got a hearty slap on the back from Wease. “Pretty cool finishing behind him.”

Wease dedicated his victory to his 95-year-old great-grandmother, Pauline Wease, who died on Christmas Day, and to Colleen and Steve Savage, mother and step-father of his fiancée, Amanda Jaraczewski, who both died in the past two months.

Erick Rudolph scored an equally improbable win in the winged outlaw modified midget feature, inheriting the lead when Cap Henry spun just before taking the white flag. Henry said his throttle stuck.

But Rudolph wasn’t red-nosed or red-faced.

“In indoor racing, that’s half the battle – to get to the end,” he said. “And we were there.”

Jason Dunn and Philip Schneider each won twice in karts, and Bennett Lushin doubled in quarter midgets.

The nearly 16-hour racefest ended at 12:50 a.m.

Saturday’s final day of the Rumble includes another full day of racing. Spectator gates open and heats begin at 11 a.m., with the main portion of the program after 7 p.m. Tickets will be available at the door.

15th annual Rumble in Fort Wayne

Friday, Dec. 28 & Saturday, Dec. 29, 2012 ● Memorial Coliseum Expo Center ● Fort Wayne, Ind.

FRIDAY RESULTS

MIDGETS (National/Focus/Kenyon Car)

Qualifications – 1. Derek Bischak, 31, Bischak, 8.155 seconds; 2. Joe Liguori, 67, Liguori, 8.200; 3. David Gough, 6, Gough, 8.247; 4. Tony Stewart, 2, Stewart, 8.259; 5. Geoff Kaiser, 10, Moore, 8.278; 6. Brandon Knupp, 78k, Chambers, 8.318; 7. Jimmy Anderson, 99g, Guess, 8.382; 8. Justin Peck, 5x, Clay, 8.444; 9. Billy Wease, 99, Burrow, 8.445; 10. Cory Setser, 24, Setser, 8.457; 11. Russ Gamester, 46, Gamester, 8.486; 12. Bobby East, 61, Kenyon, 8.513; 13. Mike Fedorcak, 97, Stewart, 8.524; 14. Cooper Clouse, 14c, Clouse, 8.625; 15. Rex Norris III, 63, Norris, 8.667; 16. Rich Corson, 15, Corson, 8.672; 17. Jim “Timex” Morgan, 2m, Morgan, 8.685; 18. Joey Burrow, 49, Burrow, 8.740; 19. Matt Westfall, 19, Ryder, 8.778; 20. Chris Jagger, 27, Jagger, 8.806; 21. Chris deRitis, 66, deRitis, 8.842; 22. Stratton Briggs, 2r, Briggs, 8.857; 23. Bryan Nuckles, 59, Nuckles, 8.871; 24. Aaron Pierce, 26, Gaines, 8.919; 25. Basil Hicks, 88, Hicks, 8.952; 26. Vince Kuelbs Jr., 10x, Wallace, 9.028; 27. Bobby Santos III, 98, Burrow, 9.057; 28. Joe Swanson, 3, Barnett, 9.073; 29. Terry Ahern, 6t6, Ahern, 9.346; 30. Mike Wallace, 10w, Wallace, 9.399; 31. Keith Ousley, 14, Ousley, 9.482; 32. Mike Osite, 20, Fedorcak, 9.610; 33. Nick Hamilton, 3h, Hamilton, 9.817; 34. Grant Galloway, 84, Galloway, 15.648; 35. Bill Hulbert, 88x, Hulbert, NT; 36. Kyle Hamilton, 33, Hamilton, NT.

First heat (10 laps) – Bischak, Corson, Gamester, deRitids, Ousley, Knupp, Kuelbs.

Second heat (10 laps) – East, Liguori, Santos, Anderson, Briggs, Morgan, Osite.

Third heat (10 laps) – Fedorcak, Gough, Peck, Nuckles, N. Hamilton, Swanson, Burrow.

Fourth heat (10 laps) – Stewart, Clouse, Pierce, Galloway, Westfall, Ahern, Wease.

Fifth heat (10 laps) – Kaiser, Setser, Hulbert, Jagger, Wallace, Norris, Hicks.

First semi-feature (12 laps) – Knupp, Hurlbert, Nuckles, Santos, Ousley, Gamester.

Second semi-feature (12 laps) – Anderson, Pierce, Jagger, Osite, Norris, Swanson.

Third semi-feature (12 laps) – Peck, deRitis, N. Hamilton, Hicks, Ahern.

Fourth semi-feature (12 laps) – Wease, Galloway, Briggs, Wallace, Burrow, Kuelbs.

Feature (50 laps) – Billy Wease, Justin Peck, Jimmy Anderson, Bobby East, Mike Fedorcak, Geoff Kaiser, Cooper Clouse, Rich Corson, Cory Setser, Brandon Knupp, David Gough, Tony Stewart, Joe Liguori, Derek Bischak. Lap leaders: Fedorcak 1-26, Clouse 27-48, Wease 49-50.

WINGED OUTLAW MODIFIED MIDGETS (600cc)

Qualifications – 1. Ryan Smith, 22s, VanDoren, 8.105 seconds; 2. Erick Rudolph, 22r, Lafler, 8.144; 3. Tim Neal, 19, Dunigan, 8.278; 4. Ben Quinones, 20, Advanced Products, 8.292; 5. John Ivy, 94, HMS, 8.323; 6. Cap Henry, 04, HMS, 8.324; 7. Chase Ridenour, 11r, Ridenour, 8.448; 8. Amanda Quinones, 007, Advanced Products, 8.474; 9. Tyler Ross, 3t, Holmquist, 8.519; 10. Mark Zumbrun, 35z, Zumbrun, 8.618; 11. Drew Dorsett, 11b, Sager-Bickel, 8.621; 12. Larry Joe Sroufe, 21, Sroufe, 8.638; 13. Clay Sanders, 21x, Sanders, 8.650; 14. Kyle Henry, 51h, Ormsby, 8.698; 15. Russ Gamester, 49, Gamester, 8.706; 16. Bill Dunham, 84, Dunham, 8.717; 17. Chris Hettinger, 7, Hettinger, 8.767; 18. Jason Ormsby, 51, Ormsby, 8.795; 19. Braiden Black, 8b, Black, 8.814; 20. Kyle Lick, 8L, Lick, 8.859; 21. Chris Miller, 15, Miller, 9.106; 22. Tyler Fitzpatrick, 57, Fitzpatrick, 9.162; 23. Marv Hephner, 45, Hephner, 9.171; 24. Brad Lamberson, 27, Lamberson, 9.187; 25. A.J. Lesiecki, 14, Lesiecki, 9.213; 26. Jim Sipe, 26s, Sager, 9.240; 27. Nick Landon, 82, Landon, 9.342; 28. Tyler Ransbottom, 29, Allen, 9.349; 29. Gary Klein, 68, Klein, 9.388; 30. Howard McCormick, 2, Strausbaugh, 9.396; 31. Bruce Bretzman, 52, Bretzman, 9.428; 32. Roger Ritchey, 25r, Ritchey, 9.430; 33. Butch Hamilton, 1h, Hamilton, 9.473; 34. Steve Myers, 88, Myers, 9.519; 35. Mike Brooks, 84x, Brooks, 9.614; 36. Bob Baker, 22, Baker, 9.826; 37. R.J. Wiggam, 52w, Fastrax, 9.980; 38. Nick Richards, 12r, Chaudion, 11.548; 39. Colin Parker, 4, Hylton, NT; 40. Rusty Strausbaugh, 29x, Strausbaugh, NT.

First heat (10 laps) – Smith, C. Henry, Dunham, Bretzman, Sipe, Brooks, Miller, Dorsett.

Second heat (10 laps) – Sroufe, Rudolph, Ridenour, Landon, Fitzpatrick, Ritchey, Baker, Hettinger.

Third heat (10 laps) – Ormsby, Neal, A. Quinones, Sanders, Wiggam, Ransbottom, Hamilton, Hephner.

Fourth heat (10 laps) – Ross, Black, K. Henry, Lamberson, Klein, B. Quinones.

Fifth heat (10 laps) – Ivy, Gamester, Zumbrun, McCormick, Shockney, Lesiecki, Lick.

First semi-feature (12 laps) – B. Quinones, K. Henry, Zumbrun, Lick, Ritchey, Sipe, Brooks, Myers, Klein.

Second semi-feature (12 laps) – Ridenour, Miller, Landon, Dorsett, Dunham, Baker, Lamberson, McCormick, Hamilton, Richards.

Third semi-feature (12 laps) – A. Quinones, Sanders, Wiggam, Shockney, Fitzpatrick, Bretzman, Ransbottom, Lesiecki.

Feature (30 laps) – Erick Rudolph, Tyler Ross, Chris Miller, Tim Neal, Chase Ridenour, Ben Quinones, Cap Henry, Clay Sanders, Amanda Quinones, Russ Gamester, Jason Ormsby, Larry Joe Sroufe, John Ivy, Ryan Smith, Braiden Black, Kyle Henry. Lap leaders: Gamester 1-2, Ross 3-13, C. Henry 14-28, Rudolph 29-30.

SENIOR SUPER HEAVY KARTS

Heat, round one (8 laps) – Matt Dimit, Mike Villena, A.J. Spagnuolo, Ty Tilton, Nick Yoder, Nate Purtee, Kyle Mills, Skylar Wilson, Bill Cook, Dustin Hammond.

Heat, round two (8 laps) – Spagnuolo, Dimit, Tilton, Mills, Yoder, Villena, Wilson, Purtee, Cook, Hammond.

Feature (18 laps) – A.J. Spagnuolo, Matt Dimit, Kyle Mills, Dustin Hammond, Mike Villena, Ty Tilton, Nate Purtee, Skyler Wilson, Bill Cook, Nick Yoder.

SENIOR HEAVY KARTS

First heat, round one (8 laps) – Mike Markle, Dustin Heath, David Dipple, A.J. Spagnuolo, Cody Egan, Dustin Lundgren, Matt Foos, Dillon Nusbaum, Matt Farnham.

Second heat, round one (8 laps) – Philip Schneider, Jake Shelley, Jason Dunn, Alleca Kerker, Cameron Deckard, Preston Oberle, C.J. Leary, Justin Sondgeroth, Brock Anderson.

Third heat, round one (8 laps) -- Zach Axlen, Ryan Moran, Mike Villena, Zack Loe, Adam Unverferth, Ty Tilton, Damen Bock, Aaron Orr.

First heat, round two (8 laps) – Heath, Markle, Dipple, Lundgren, Farnham, Foos, Egan, Nusbaum, Spagnuolo.

Second heat, round two (8 laps) – Shelley, Schneider, Oberle, Deckard, Leary, Sondgeroth, Anderson, Kerker, Dunn.

Third heat, round two (8 laps) – Axlen, Moran, Tilton, Villena, Bock, Loe, Unverferth, Orr.

First semi-feature (8 laps) – Dipple, Kerker, Deckard, Dunn, Lundgren, Nusbaum, Foos , Sondgeroth.

Second semi-feature (8 laps) – Oberle, Bock, Leary, Villena, Loe, Farnham, Anderson.

Feature (18 laps) – Philip Schneider, Zach Axlen, Jake Shelley, Preston Oberle, Ryan Moran, Cameron Deckard, Adam Unverferth, Damen Bock, C.J. Leary, David Dipple, Alleca Kerker, Mike Markle.

SENIOR MEDIUM KARTS

First heat, round one (8 laps) – Jason Dunn, Justin Sondgeroth, Ryan Moran, Zach Axlen, David Dipple, Preston Oberle, Cameron Deckard, Brock Anderson, Mark Click.

Second heat, round one (8 laps) – Philip Schneider, Jake Shelley, Alleca Kerker, Zack Loe, Matt Randall, Matt Farnham, Dustin Lundgren, Cody Egan, Lance Mitchey.

Third heat, round one (8 laps) -- Dustin Heath, Mike Markle, Matt Foos, C.J. Leary, Dillon Nusbaum, Nate Randall, Zach Wolff, Adam Unverferth, Scott Orr.

First heat, round two (8 laps) – Dunn, Axlen, Moran, Sondgeroth, Deckard, Oberle, Anderson, Dipple, Click.

Second heat, round two (8 laps) – Shelley, Schneider, Farnham, M. Randall, Kerker, Loe, Lundgren, Mitchey, Egan.

Third heat, round two (8 laps) – Leary, Markle, N. Randall, Heath, Nusbaum, Wolff, Unverferth, Foos, Orr.

First semi-feature (8 laps) – Axlen, Oberle, Nusbaum, M. Randall, Wolff, Lundgren, Moran, Farnham, Click.

Second semi-feature (8 laps) – N. Randall, Kerker, Deckard, Dipple, Sondgeroth, Unverferth, Zack Loe, Foos, Anderson.

Feature (18 laps) – Jason Dunn, Phil Schneider, Zach Axlen, Preston Oberle, Mike Markle, Dustin Heath, Cameron Deckard, Alleca Kerker, C.J. Leary, Dillon Nusbaum, Nate Randall.

SENIOR CAGED KARTS

First heat, round one (8 laps) – Sam Longanbach, Breanna Deckard, Rick Dukes, Kevin Wall Jr. , Cole Rhoton, Ryan Ball, Zack Myers, Steven Berlin, Dylan Kinney, Joshua James.

Second heat, round one (8 laps) – Jeremy Howe, John Ventrella III, Mike Ernsberger, Ron Vandermeir, John Kline, Craig Strayer, Cullen Mumaw, Tyler Strickland, Jason Anderson, Mikael Hinton.

Third heat, round one (8 laps) – Jason Dunn, Dan Bouc, Joel Best, John Hawley, Dustin Vandermeir, Cody Ecoff, Aric Vandermeir, Dylan Woodling, Jared Bennett.

Fourth heat, round one (8 laps) – Brad Schieber, Dustin Ingle, Brandon Schnittke, Nathan Myers, A.J. Geren, Ty Conrad, Mike Villena, Kyle Dager, Joshua Davis.

First heat, round two (8 laps) – Wall Jr., Longanbach, Rhoton, Dukes, Deckard, Kinney, Myers, James, Ball, Berlin.

Second heat, round two (8 laps) – Ernsberger, R. Vandermeir, Ventrella, Strayer, Mumaw, Strickland, Howe, Anderson, Kline, Hinton. Third heat, round two (8 laps) – Dunn, Bouc, Hawley, Bennett, Best, D. Vandermeir, A. Vandermeir, Ecoff, Woodling.

Fourth heat, round two (8 laps) – Schieber, Schnittke, Ingle, Geren, Myers, Conrad, Davis, Dager, Villena.

First semi-feature (8 laps) – Hawley, R. Vandermeir, Strayer, Mumaw, Rhoton, Davis, Anderson, James, A. Vandermeir. Second semi-feature (8 laps) – Schnittke, Deckard, Bennett, Woodling, Z. Myers, N. Myers, Howe, Ball, Villena, D. Vandermeir.

Third semi-feature (8 laps) -- Berlin, Conrad, Geren, Kinney, Kline, Dager, Best, Strickland, Dukes, Wall.

Feature (18 laps) – Jason Dunn, Dustin Ingle, Dan Bouc, Brandon Schnittke, Sam Longanbach, John Hawley, Brad Schieber, Breanna Deckard, Mike Ernsberger, Steven Berlin, Ron Vandermeir, Ty Conrad.

JUNIOR HEAVY KARTS

First heat, round one (8 laps) – Kole Holden, AshleeKaye Marqueling, Dylan Anderson, Tanner Ballard, Derek Hammond, Justin Lewis, Gene Gregoric III, Sam Weaver.

Second heat, round one (8 laps) – Kobe Allison, Samuel Crawford, Sheldon Oberle, Derek Lilly, Amanda Bohn, Ben Knight, Johnathon Gatton.

First heat, round two (8 laps) – Lewis, Hammond, Gregoric, Anderson, Marqueling, Weaver, Holden, Ballard.

Second heat, round two (8 laps) – Allison, Gatton, Lilly, Crawford, Bohn, Knight, Oberle.

Semi-feature (8 laps) – Oberle, Gatton, Knight, Ballard, Weaver , Lewis, Gregoric, Bohn.

Feature (18 laps) – Kobe Allison, Samuel Crawford, Sam Weaver, Derek Hammond, AshleeKaye Marqueling, Justin Lewis, Derek Lilly, Jonathon Gatton, Sheldon Oberle, Tanner Ballard, Dylan Anderson, Ben Knight.

JUNIOR CAGED KARTS

First heat, round one (8 laps) – Mikey Giachetti, Griffin Hisle, Eddie Ecoff, Gene Gregoric III, Breiden Mooney, Kyler Bowlby.

Second heat, round one (8 laps) – Cory Hersha, Kole Holden, Korbyn Hayslett, Joey Pendergrass, Harrison Hadley, Jonathan Raney.

First heat, round two (8 laps) – Mooney, Giachetti, Gregoric, Hisle, Bowlby, Ecoff.

Second heat, round two (8 laps) – Hayslett, Holden, Hersha, Pendergrass, Hadley, Raney.

Feature (18 laps) – Cory Hersha, Kole Holden, Mikey Giachetti, Korbyn Hayslett, Joey Pendergrass, Griffin Hisle, Harrison Hadley, Breiden Mooney, Gene Gregoric III, Jonathon Raney, Kyler Bowlby, Eddie Ecoff.

KID KARTS

Heat, round one (8 laps) – Aiden Williamson, Jakeb Boxell, Corbin Lehman, Michael Villena, Caleb King, Chase Colclasure, Madison Bland, Blayne Keckler, Taylor Dietsch, Jacob Putnam.

Heat, round two (8 laps) – Williamson, Boxell, Lehman, Bland, Villena, King, Keckler, Colclasure, Dietsch.

Feature (18 laps) – Aiden Williamson, Corbin Lehman, Madison Bland, Jakeb Boxell, Caleb King, Chase Colclasure, Taylor Dietsch, Blayne Keckler, Michael Villena.

HEAVY CLONE KARTS

First heat, round one (8 laps) – Ryan Moran, Nathan Bevard, Joshua Davis, Craig Strayer, Connor Lund, Kyle DeKnight, Tim Creech II, Cody Jarrett, Kyle Burns.

Second heat, round one (8 laps) – Cody Egan, Sam Longanbach, Damen Bock, Joe Barker, Charlie Schultz, Scott Hamble, John H. Miller, Kelly Bowlby, Josh Gray.

Third heat, round one (8 laps) -- Zach Axlen, Dustin Lundgren, Dustin Heath, A.J. Spagnuolo, Tim Ice, Darrin Hurley, Owen Calderwood, Brian Barnett.

Fourth heat, round one (8 laps) -- Philip Schneider, Jamie Ferrell, Matt Browning, Bill Booher, Dellas Burns, Garrett Gosnell, Ryan Longyear, Joe Speakman.

First heat, round two (8 laps) – Moran, Bevard, Lund, Davis, Strayer, DeKnight, Jarrett, Burns, Creech.

Second heat, round two (8 laps) – Bock, Schultz, Barker, Egan, Hamble, Miller, Longanbach, Gray, Bowlby.

Third heat, round two (8 laps) – Heath, Axlen, Lundgren, Spagnuolo, Ice, Barnett, Calderwood, Hurley.

Fourth heat, round two (8 laps) – Schneider, Ferrell, Browning, Booher, Gosnell, Longyear, Burns, Speakman.

First semi-feature (8 laps) – Heath, Schultz, Lund, Ice, Hurley, DeKnight, Browning, Bowlby, Longyear.

Second semi-feature (8 laps) – Egan, Davis, Strayer, Calderwood, Booher, Burns, Gray, Jarrett, Gosnell.

Third semi-feature (8 laps) -- Lundgren, Hamble, Miller, Creech, Longanbach, Barker.

Feature (18 laps) – Phil Schneider, Zach Axlen, Ryan Moran, Cody Egan, Charlie Schultz, Dustin Heath, Dustin Lundgren, Jamie Ferrell, Damen Bock, Scott Hamble, Nathan Bevard.

LIGHT CLONE KARTS

First heat, round one (8 laps) – Charlie Schultz, Dellas Burns, Kyle Burns, Dustin Vandermeir, Steve Burkholder, Todd Squires, Jason Brown, Joe Speakman.

Second heat, round one (8 laps) – Dustin Heath, Dustin Lundgren, Joshua Davis, Brian Gerster, Joe Barker, Paul Luczko, Shania Bland.

Third heat, round one (8 laps) – Zach Axlen, Connor Lund, Jamie Ferrell, Brad King, Bill Booher, Matt Browning, Brian Huffman.

First heat, round two (8 laps) – Schultz, Brown, Vandermeir, Squires, D. Burns, Burkholder, K. Burns, Speakman.

Second heat, round two (8 laps) – Lundgren, Davis, Barker, Heath, Gerster, Luczko, Bland.

Third heat, round two (8 laps) – Axlen, Ferrell, Lund, Browning, King, Booher, Huffman.

First semi-feature (8 laps) – D. Burns, Squires, Booher, K. Burns, Huffman, Gerster.

Second semi-feature (8 laps) – Barker, Vandermeir, Brown, King, Burkholder, Browning, Luczko.

Feature (18 laps) – Zach Axlen, Dustin Lundgren, Charlie Schultz, Dustin Heath, Jamie Ferrell, Dustin Vandermeir, Bill Booher, Dellas Burns, Todd Squires, Jason Brown, Joshua Davis, Joe Barker, Connor Lund.

ANIMAL QUARTER MIDGETS

Heat, round one (8 laps) – Addison Lushin, Aaron Leffel, Hayden Sprague, Chase Burda, Starla Parsons, Jarrett Gerber.

Heat, round two (8 laps) – Chase Brandon, Bennett Lushin, Stephen Darling, Corey Smith, Caleb Rybolt, Lexi Pohlman, Griffin Brown.

Feature (18 laps) – Aaron Leffel, Griffin Brown, Hayden Sprague, Chase Brandon, Starla Parsons, Lexi Pohlman, Bennett Lushin, Caleb Rybolt.

HEAVY 160 QUARTER MIDGETS

Heat, round one (8 laps) – Jared Leffel, Starla Parsons, Brianna O’Bryan, Jonathon Lesiecki, Matt Taylor, Gage Christy.

Heat, round two (8 laps) – O’Bryan, Taylor, Leffel, Lushin, Lesiecki, Parsons, Christy, Ford.

Feature (18 laps) – Bennett Lushin, Jared Leffel, Brianna O’Bryan, Starla Parsons, Jonathon Lesiecki, Matt Taylor, Robert Ford, Tanner Ballard.

LIGHT 160 QUARTER MIDGETS

First heat, round one (8 laps) – Jackson Lee, Daylan Karnes, Chase Burda, Aiden Purdue, Owen Foster, Zack Cullen, Zeb Wise, Zeek Torgesen.

Second heat, round one (8 laps) – Ayrton Olsen, Caden Hoyt, Evan Foster, J.J. Henes, Clayton Gaines, Addison Lushin, Michael Clancy, Trey Osborne.

First heat, round two (8 laps) – Wise, Lee, Purdue, Cullen, Torgesen, Burda, O. Foster, Karnes.

Second heat, round two (8 laps) – Hoyt, Osborne, Clancy, E. Foster, Henes, Olsen.

Feature (18 laps) – Ayrton Olsen, Zeb Wise, Caden Hoyt, Evan Foster, Chase Burda, Aiden Purdue, J.J. Henes.

HEAVY HONDA QUARTER MIDGETS

First heat, round one (8 laps) – Starla Parsons, Brianna O’Bryan, Jared Leffel, Matt Taylor, Austin Bostater, Gage Christy, Bennett Lushin.

Second heat, round one (8 laps) – Griffin Brown, Aaron Leffel, Jonathon Lesiecki, Hunter Bostater, Lexi Pohlman, Robert Ford.

First heat, round two (8 laps) – O’Bryan, Lushin, Parsons, J. Leffel, Taylor, A. Bostater, Christy.

Second heat, round two (8 laps) – Lesiecki, Brown, Pohlman, H. Bostater, A. Leffel, Ford.

Feature (18 laps) – Bennett Lushin, Griffin Brown, Aaron Leffel, Brianna O’Bryan, Matt Taylor, Lexi Pohlman, Jared Leffel, Jonathon Lesiecki, Starla Parsons, Hunter Bostater, Robert Ford, Austin Bostater.

SENIOR HONDA QUARTER MIDGETS

First heat, round one (8 laps) – Zeb Wise, Jackson Lee, Zack Cullen, Evan Foster, Tanner Ballard, Caleb Rybolt, Dominic Torok, Griffin Brown, Caden Hoyt, Dylan Williams.

Second heat, round one (8 laps) – Carson O’Bryan, Ayrton Olsen, Daylan Karnes, Stephen Darling, Zeek Torgesen, Addison Lushin, Trey Osborne, Corey Smith, Richard Johnson, Owen Foster.

First heat, round two (8 laps) – Lee, Wise, Hoyt, E. Foster, Ballard, J. Darling, Torok, Rybolt.

Second heat, round two (8 laps) – S. Darling, Olsen, O’Bryan, Smith, O. Foster, Karnes, Johnson, Osborne, Torgesen.

First feature (18 laps) – Zeb Wise, Ayrton Olsen, Caden Hoyt, Carson O’Bryan, Richard Johnson, Evan Foster, Stephen Darling, Jackson Lee, Tanner Ballard, Daylan Karnes.

Second feature (18 laps) – Caleb Rybolt, Trey Osborne, Owen Foster, Zeek Torgesen, Johnathan Darling, Dominic Torok, Zack Cullen, Corey Smith.

JUNIOR HONDA QUARTER MIDGETS

First heat, round one (8 laps) – Brenden Torok, J.J. Henes, Chase Burda, Garrett Wagoner, Dylan Norris, Jacob Denney, Aiden Purdue.

Second heat, round one (8 laps) – Emerson Axsom, Hunter Young, Townsend Wright, Drew Miles, Brady Hines, Charlie Allen, Cole Christy.

First heat, round two (8 laps) – Torok, Burda, Norris, Denney, Henes, Wagoner.

Second heat, round two (8 laps) – Axsom, Wright, Miles, Allen, Hines, Christy, Young.

Feature (18 laps) – Chase Burda, Brenden Torok, Aiden Purdue, Garrett Wagoner, Charlie Allen, Emerson Axsom, Drew Miles, Townsend Wright, Brady Hines, J.J. Henes, Hunter Young, Cole Christy, Dylan Norris.

NOVICE QUARTER MIDGETS

Heat, round one (8 laps) – Aiden Young, Blake Greber, Phillip Lowry, Daniel Guarino.

Heat, round two (8 laps) – Young, Greber, Guarino, Lowry.

Feature (18 laps) – Aiden Young, Blake Greber, Daniel Guarino.

Moule’s night

Mainline DynoLog Dynamometers All Star Series displayed some good racing under difficult circumstances at Nyora SpeedBowl with local track champion Tony Moule taking out the feature, SA 39 Shane Heathcote, V97 Colin Brooks and SA83 Shannon Barry next to cross the finish line. Unfortunately Heathcote did not go to the scales after the feature moving the field up one position. The feature was declared with 9 laps to run because of time curfew. The venue lost power after the second round of heats but finally managed to solve the generator problem allowing the night to continue but this put pressure on the remainder of the night. The second group of heats were run but unfortunately the Pole Shoot Out and B Main were lost. Teams turned around in a matter of minutes from the last round of heats into the feature. Racing was hard and fast amongst the front of the pack with some excellent moves shown by the top runners of the field as lap traffic made it challenging for them on the tight little bull ring. Moule had a spectacular save after an incident with V46 rookie Ross Jarred. For a moment it looked like Moule was going to end up upside down he managed to get in back on 4 wheels and drive away. Liam Williams in the V91 Bruce Stephens Racing ART, SA39 Shane Heathcote & SA83 Shannon Barry, V97 Colin Brooks, V11 Brad Foster & SA71 Sam Putland all showed hard and fast racing and put on a display for the crowd. Heat Wins: Liam Williams, Shannon Barry, Bill Fraser, Tony Moule.

A Main : ACT26 Tony Moule, V97 Colin Brooks, SA83 Shannon Barry, V91 Liam Williams, V11 Brad Foster, SA71 Sam Putland, V57 Michael Phillips, V7 Paul Solomon, V34 Brenton Farrer, V31 Peter Logue, ACT8 Shaun Forrell, V80 Scott Irons, V46 Ross Jarred DNF, V99 Zac Farrer DNF, V15 Bill Fraser, SA14 Brendan Quinn, SA39 Shane Heathcote.

Contingency Awards: Red Ed Sheds Lucky 7’s - Michael Phillips Bar Up 8 - Paul Solomon Hoosier Hero - Tony Moule Oval Express Magazine Quick Time - Liam Williams Fire Service Plus Hot Arse - Sam Putland IDIGIT Luck Draw - Andy Caruana QT Hard Charger - Paul Solomon

Championship Points

1. Colin Brooks - 735 2. Brad Foster - 731 3. Tony Moule - 717 4. Sam Putland - 702 5. Paul Solomon - 674 6. Phil Lock - 668 7. Shaun Forrell - 617 8. Peter Logue - 605 9. Laim Williams - 499 10. Shane Heathcote - 479

Supercheap Auto Archerfield Speedway

Colebard Street, Archerfield Qld

Thursday December 27, 2012

Scheuerle Opens His Post-Christmas Account With A Victory

Andrew Scheuerle opened his post-Christmas racing account in the best possible manner with victory over fellow KRE Race Engines Sprintcar Track Championship contender Todd Wanless and Tim Garrett in the sixth Round of the Series at Supercheap Auto Archerfield Speedway in Brisbane on Boxing Night. It was Scheuerle's third win of the 2012/13 Championship and fourth in Qld this season.

Scheuerle's victory came at the expense of three drivers who led the race ahead of him at some point. Firstly, Jack Dover from the United States looked to be on his way to winning on debut at the track until he brushed the front straight wall and allowed David Muir past for the lead just before a third of the distance was in the books. Dover would eventually retire from the event five laps later while running fourth.

On a race track that had been hit with overnight and early morning rain, Muir was out in front and wrestling with the #36 while holding off the challenges of Darren Jensen who had made his way to second from his third row starting position. Jensen led laps 24-26 after stealing the lead from Muir as they raced their way through lapped traffic only for Muir to regain the lead with eight laps remaining. However contact between the two leaders entering turn three ended both their chances of victory, Jensen in particular with a lot of work ahead of him before Saturday's race with the #75 sustaining considerable chassis damage after slamming the turn three wall and coming to a rest alongside Muir's car.

Scheuerle, third at the time of the incident, picked up the pieces and raced his way to the chequers - and a valuable points haul towards the Championship - ahead of Wanless, Tim Garrett, Danny Reidy and Donny Schatz in fifth position.

In other Boxing Night results, Nathan Durston won the AMCA Nationals Feature ahead of Steve Potts and Russ Hardy while Anthony Chaffey won the Modlites Feature from Ashley Jarvis and Michael Kendall. David Whell won the Lightning Sprints Feature with Wayne Iacono and Sean Hill second and third respectively.

Sprintcar racing continues at Supercheap Auto Archerfield Speedway on Saturday night December 29 with World Of Outlaws Champion Donny Schatz and Jack Dover from the USA chasing a win for Uncle Sam in the second of the Sprintcar Internationals at the track this Summer.

KRE Race Engines Sprintcar Track Championship - Round 6 Feature Results:

1. Andrew Scheuerle, 2. Todd Wanless, 3. Tim Garrett, 4. Danny Reidy, 5. Donny Schatz (USA), 6. Bryan Mann, 7. Ben Hilder, 8. Steven Johnson, 9. Terry Bracken, 10. Scott Doyle, 11. Brock Dean, 12. Paul Morris, 13. Dan Murray, 14. Kevin Titman, 15. Brett Thomas. DNF: David Muir, Darren Jensen, Jack Dover (USA).

Complete event results - http://www.brisbanespeedway.com.au/results.asp

In-depth Qld Sprintcar race reports - www.sprintcarsqueensland.com.au

Next Event:

Date: Saturday, December 29, 2012

Venue: Supercheap Auto Archerfield Speedway

Location: 63 Colebard Street West, Archerfield Qld

Adults: $28.00

Pensioners & Students (with Photo ID): $23.00

Teens: 13 - 15 yrs: $15.00, Children: 3 - 12 yrs: $10.00

Family Passes: $70.00 (2 adults + 2 children 12 yrs or under)

General admission gates open 3:45pm, early racing from 4:30pm, main programme from 6:00pm.

Parking is available at the track for $3.00. Racing finishes by 10.30pm.

Programmed events include: Sprintcars featuring World Of Outlaws Champion Donny Schatz and Jack Dover from the United States, Polar Ice Qld Midget Car Series, Fireworks, Double Decker Car Races, Wingless Sprints and support class racing.

Perth Motorplex Boxing Day Bonanza review and results

360 SPRINTCARS

ROBERT Watson junior didn’t put a foot wrong in the 360 Sprintcars at the Boxing Day Bonanza show, winning the feature race from Jake Beard-Miller and Cale Sotiroff.

Watson started off his campaign by setting the quickest time in qualifying with a 15.414-second lap, bettering Beard-Miller’s 15.749 and Chris Ackland’s 16.086.

He then won both his heat races to start on the front row for the 15-lap final.

“It’s been a long time between drinks for us,” Watson said.

“We have had a bad six weeks so hopefully we are on the upside.”

Qualifying: Robert Watson 15.414, Jake Beard-Miller 15.749, Chris Ackland 16.086, Cale Sotiroff 16.240, Aaron Ishiguchi 16.259, Ryan Schlam 16.576, Aldo De Paoli 16.639, Shannon Peet 16.639, Nathan Peet 18.913, Gary Bielby ntt.

Race 1: 1st Robert Watson junior, 2nd Jake Beard-Miller, 3rd Aldo De Paoli, 4th Chris Ackland, 5th Cale Sotiroff. DNF: Aaron Ishiguchi, Shannon Peet, Ryan Schlam, Nathan Peet. DNS: Gary Bielby.

Race 2: 1st Robert Watson junior, 2nd Jake Beard-Miller, 3rd Cale Sotiroff, 4th Ryan Schlam. DNF: Chris Ackland, Nathan Peet, Aldo De Paoli.

Feature: 1st Robert Watson junior, 2nd Jake Beard-Miller, 3rd Cale Sotiroff, 4th Chris Ackland, 5th Aldo De Paoli, 6th Nathan Peet. DNF: Ryan Schlam and Aaron Ishiguchi.

Supercheap Auto Archerfield Speedway

Colebard Street, Archerfield Qld

Monday December 17, 2012

KRE 5: Ian Madsen Is Your Winner

NSW driver Ian Madsen made up for any disappointment he may have felt with his second place finish in Round 3 of the KRE Race Engines Sprintcar Track Championship in early November with a resounding win in the fifth Round of the Championship at Supercheap Auto Archerfield Speedway on Saturday night December 15.

Starting on the front row, Madsen trailed Todd Wanless early before taking over the point and then held off a number of challenges from David Murcott late in the race to hold on for the win in the thirty lap Feature event. Murcott battled hard but eventually had to settle for second ahead of Wanless with defending Series Champion Bryan Mann fourth and Darrell Hodges fifth.

In other results, Matt Greenwood won his first Feature of the season in the Polar Ice Qld Midget Car Series. Greenwood won from Michael Kendall with Darren Vine in third.

Sprintcar racing continues at Supercheap Auto Archerfield Speedway on Boxing Night featuring World Of Outlaws Champion Donny Schatz, who will be making the first of six appearances at the raceway this Summer, and American compatriot Jack Dover who will be making his debut at the venue.

KRE Race Engines Sprintcar Track Championship - Round 5 Feature Results:

1. Ian Madsen, 2. David Murcott, 3. Todd Wanless, 4. Bryan Mann, 5. Darrell Hodges, 6. Brodie Tulloch, 7. Peter Lack, 8. Steven Johnson, 9. Ben Hilder, 10. Brent Kratzmann, 11. Danny Reidy. DNF: Brock Dean, Andrew Scheuerle, Kevin Titman, Terry Bracken, Paul Rooks, Dan Murray, David Muir.

Complete event results - http://www.brisbanespeedway.com.au/results.asp

In-depth Qld Sprintcar race reports - www.sprintcarsqueensland.com.au

Next Event:

Date: Saturday, December 26, 2012

Venue: Supercheap Auto Archerfield Speedway

Location: 63 Colebard Street West, Archerfield Qld

Programmed events include: Sprintcars, Monster Trucks (Outback Thunda + Tassie Devil), Fireworks, AMCA Nationals, Lightning Sprints, Modlites and support class racing.

Tony Stewart wins POWRi Midget Battle at the Center

DUQUOIN, Ill. (Dec. 15, 2012)—Tony Stewart returned to his short-track roots Saturday, winning the feature in the third annual Battle at the Center on the one-sixth mile indoor Mini Magic Mile at the Southern Illinois Center.

The 41-year-old from Columbus, Ind., led all 40 laps in the non-points event organized and sanctioned by the POWRi Lucas Oil National Midget Series. It had 67 entries and brought together many of the best drivers in Midget racing and several more major short-track series

Andrew Felker of Carl Junction, Mo., this season’s POWRi National Midget champion, finished second and POWRi veteran Tim Siner of Dupo, Ill., was third.

Stewart won USAC Midget championships in 1994 and 1995 and was USAC’s Triple Crown (also taking the national Sprint Car and Silver Crown) champion in 1995 before moving on to win titles in the IZOD IndyCar title in 1997 and NASCAR Sprint Cup in 2002, 2005 and 2011.

“It was a lot of fun,” Stewart said. “I was happy with it. We heard this was a good event last year and decided to run it to get ready for the Chili Bowl (run in Tulsa, Okla., Jan. 8-12). We didn’t run very good in the Chili Bowl last year. We built the car to the same design that I drove in John Godfrey’s Stealth in 1995.”

Stewart also won his heat and qualifying races and started on the outside of the front row next to Bryan Clauson, the three-time National Midget Driver of the Year and the USAC National champion the past three years.

Stewart’s Chevrolet-powered Midget, took the lead at the start and held it against Clauson through seven restarts.

“The only time I got concerned was on the restarts with Clauson,” Stewart said. “They don’t get any tougher than Clauson. He could get close coming on the inside, but after two or three laps, we were all right.”

Clauson, of Noblesville, Ind., ran second until contact from behind by Brad Loyet of Sunset Hills, Mo., on a 34th lap restart spun him in Turn Two.

“I tried to beat Tony to the center of the track and got over the cushion,” Clauson said.

Loyet, a three-time champion in POWRi National Midgets who raced in the national Lucas Oil American Sprint Car Series this season, had been charging hard from his seventh starting position and tried to take advantage of Clauson’s loss of momentum.

Felker’s Spike-Fontana passed Loyet for second in the ensuing restart. He had started 11th.

“I found the top before anybody and ran it most of the race,” Felker said. “It would have been nice to have had a couple of more laps, but you can’t be disappointed finishing second to Tony Stewart. He’s no slouch.”

Stewart faced one final restart with four to go in the 40-lap feature and darted away from Felker to win by three car lengths.

Simer wasn’t far behind. He’d started 20th in the 21-car field and ran the inside line.

“I actually thought I had a chance to win going down the back straight,” Siner said. “I pretty much ran the bottom the entire race. The car responded to the changes I made, mostly the shocks, and I had a radius rod fall off on the right rear suspension that helped us get traction out of the corners. It allowed our car (Spike-Esslinger) to roll a little better and helped it turn.

“The quality of this field is tough and to come from 20th and run third, it was a really good night for us.”

POWRi Lucas Oil National Midget Series feature results for the Battle at the Center (40 laps): 1. Tony Stewart, 2. Andrew Felker, 3. Tim Siner, 4. Dereck King, 5. Jon Stanbrough, 6. Casey Shuman, 7. AJ Hopkins, 8. Bryan Clauson, 9. Alex Sewell, 10. Brad Loyet, 11. Brian Shirley, 12. Garrett Aitken, 13. Chris Bell, 14. Colten Cottle, 15. Jayme Barnes, 16. Matt Westfall, 17. Tyler Thomas, 18. Levi Jones, 19. Austin Brown, 20. Ross Rankin, 21. Daniel Robinson.

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 MIKE LICHTY WINS FATHEADZ EYEWEAR INDOOR THREE QUARTER MIDGET INAUGURAL IN BALTIMORE BEFORE LARGE CROWD DJ

Shaw Claims Win in Companion Champ Kart Feature Race

BALTIMORE, MD (December 8, 2013) – Mike Lichty, of Innerkip, Ontario, the only Canadian driver in the field, drove to a dramatic victory in the first ever Fatheadz Eyewear Indoor Three Quarter (TQ) Midget race at 1st Mariner Arena in downtown Baltimore, Md., Saturday night. Lichty, who started tenth in the 23-car starting field, managed to avoid several early mixups that took out several of his rivals, and was in front of the field by the halfway point of the race. The most pressure packed part of the race for Lichty came in managing numerous double file restarts over the final ten laps with first Ryan Smith, Kunkletown, Pa., and then Matt Janisch, Nazareth, Pa., on his outside. Janisch ultimately prevailed to take second over Smith with Anthony Sesely, Matawan, N.J. fourth and Ted Christopher, Plainville, Ct., fifth. The TQ feature got off to a rocky start when Joey Payne Fair Lawn, N.J., flipped while attempting to take the lead. Rowan Pennink, New Egypt, N.J., was also among the early leaders until he faltered. An unusual crash took place in the fifth TQ Midget heat race. Erick Rudolph, Ransomville, N.Y., who had been contending for the lead, tangled with Glen Reen, Wilbraham, Ma.. As the field was being reassembled for the restart, Rudolph, racing to catch up with the about-to-restart field, apparently experienced a stuck throttle and slammed into the concrete wall full bore. He was not hurt but was out of action for the night. Then, in the TQ B-Main that determined the final qualifiers for the feature, Erik Musto, Lockport, N.Y., spun after contact with Ryan Tidman, Levittown, Pa. A post race scuffle in the pit area resulted in Tidman’s car being disqualified after he had earned a starting spot. The companion Champ Kart 25-lap main event was won by DJ Shaw of Center Conway, N.H., with Brandon Rusczek , Wallingford, Ct., second and Cody Sieber, Mifflntown, Pa., third. The Indoor race was the first of its kind in ‘The Charm City’ and drew raves from the large crowd in attendance for its competitiveness and efficiency – the entire program was completed in less than three hours. The next event that is part of the Fatheadz Eyewear Indoor Auto Racing Series presented by Len Sammons Products is set for New Year’s Eve at the Dunkin’ Donuts Center in Providence, R.I. Baltimore Fatheadz Eyewear Indoor TQ Midget Feature (40 Laps): 1. Mike Lichty; 2. Matt Janisch; 3. Ryan Smith; 4. Anthony Sesely; 5. Ted Christopher; 6. Tony DiMattia; 7. Tim Buckwalter; 8. Lou Cicconi Jr.; 9. Christopher Allen; 10. Ryan Greth; 11. Dan Lane Jr.; 12. Chris Deritis; 13. Rowan Pennink; 14. Patrick Emerling; 15. Matthew Roselli; 16. Joey Payne; 17. BJ MacDonald; 18. Glen Reen; 19. Jon Gambuti; 20. Mike Osite; 21. James-Michael Friesen. DQ: Ryan Tidman.TQ Heat Winners: Joe Payne Jr., Ryan Smith, BJ MacDonald, Ryan Greth, Rowan Pennink. TQ B Main Winner: Matt Janisch: TQ C Main Winner: Ryan Susice TQ Non-Qualifiers: Richie Coy Champ Kart Feature (25 Laps): 1. DJ Shaw; 2. Brandon Rusczek; 3. Cody Sieber; 4. Chris Daley; 5. Matt Fenn; 6. Brian Sullivan; 7. James Folds; 8. John Berger; 9. Coby Cressinger; 10. Gavin Soraghan; 11. Brianna Page; 12. Stephen Beattie; 13. Tim Sullivan; 14. Glen Meisenhelder; 15. Tom Kelly; 16.Danny Bouc; 17. Justin Bonsignore; 18. Ron Midford Jr.; 19. Zach Smith; 20. Andrew Swisher; 21. Bryan Shields 22. Todd Crenshaw.Champ Kart B Main: Andrew SwisherChamp Kart Heats: Tim Sullivan, Zach Snitb.

Race results story written by Steve Barrick.

Supercheap Auto Archerfield Speedway

Colebard Street, Archerfield Qld

Sunday December 9, 2012

Scheuerle Goes Back To Back, Gets Win Number Three

Andrew Scheuerle sent an ominous reminder to his rivals of his desire to win another KRE Race Engines Sprintcar Track Championship this season with a hard-fought victory in the thirty lap Feature event at Supercheap Auto Archerfield Speedway on Saturday night December 8, the victory was his second win in seven days and his third of the 2012/13 season.

Scheuerle raced his way past Danny Reidy for the lead on lap two of the Feature and held the position for nearly the entire race, only relinquishing it briefly to David Muir with a handful of laps remaining before resuming the front running and taking the win by a margin of just over a second. Muir and Reidy filled the minor steps of the podium with Darren Jensen and Todd Wanless completing the top five finishers.

Scheuerle's victory will extend his lead in the KRE Race Engines Track Championship standings heading into the final pre-Christmas event at Archerfield Speedway next Saturday night.

In other results, Michael Kendall continued his great start to the season with victory in the Modlites Feature race ahead of Ben Grice and Ashley Jarvis. The win was Kendall's fourth in Qld in a little over a month with those wins being shared between the #5 Modlite and the #89 Midget he also races for Neilsen Motorsport. Matt Hardy won the AMCA Nationals Feature, his first of the season at Archerfield, from Steve Potts and Dean Ballard.

KRE Race Engines Sprintcar Track Championship - Round 4 Feature Results:

1. Andrew Scheuerle, 2. David Muir, 3. Danny Reidy, 4. Darren Jensen, 5. Todd Wanless, 6. Kevin Titman, 7. Jeremy Cross, 8. Peter Lack, 9. Bryan Mann, 10. Brent Kratzmann, 11. Brock Dean, 12. Darrell Hodges, 13. Brodie Tulloch, 14. Terry Bracken, 15. Brett Thomas, 16. Paul Rooks. DNF: James McFadden, Richard Morgan.

Complete event results - http://www.brisbanespeedway.com.au/results.asp

In-depth Qld Sprintcar race reports - www.sprintcarsqueensland.com.au

Next Event:

Date: Saturday, December 15, 2012

Venue: Supercheap Auto Archerfield Speedway

Location: 63 Colebard Street West, Archerfield Qld

Programmed events include: Sprintcars, Midgets, Wingless Sprints, Compacts, Support Classes TBA.

CAMERON Gessner claimed the 20th Annual Ian ‘Bonza’ Bradford Sprintcar Classic at the Perth Motorplex on Saturday night from Jamie Maiolo and Ben Ellement in an emotion-charged event.

Gessner started on the front row with Ryan Farrell for the 30-lap showdown in front of a big Kwinana Beach crowd that saw some of the event favourites including Farrell, David Priolo and Shaun Bradford fall short. Fourth was Mick Goode from Lee Nash, Ryan Farrell, Nathan Brady, Mark Wells, Jason Kendrick, Callum Williamson, Sheldon Brady, Kye Scroop, Daniel Harding, Robert Watson junior and Jason Boland. “I love it mate, that was awesome, it was a hell of race,” Gessner said. “The track was tough, when I passed Shaun for the lead it was the first I felt sorry for someone.” Gessner said the crew worked hard to change the car around during the week and it was “better tonight”. Farrell was the early leader and the front runners were into lapped traffic after just four laps. David Priolo, after starting from position four, was the first major casualty after he pulled a massive wheelstand on the main straight before the car slid across the clay and onto the infield. Gessner had a big moment not long afterwards in turn four but was able to recover. The caution lights came on when Kris Coyle pulled up on in pits bend. Dayne Kingshott got all messed up in the same area with 12 laps remaining, suffering a big crash. As the field regrouped news filtered through that Bradford had a broken jacobs ladder in the car’s rear-end and would be handful to drive. At the same time Farrell’s car stopped which mean he had to go to the rear of the field Gessner and Bradford were locked in an intense battle that produced many heart-in-the-mouth moments with Bradford doing a hell of a job to drive the car considering its condition. Eventually Gessner was able to break free and on the last lap Maiolo slipped by Bradford for second, just before the driveline let go in the 57 machine, seeing him fail to finish. “I just got to thank everyone for coming down,” a clearly disappointed Bradford said on the infield. “I would have loved to have won it.” “It’s my own fault for breaking the car, I will learn from my mistakes, I was just trying too hard. “It means so much to me, I just want to keep doing it.” Lee Nash set quick time at the start of the night with heat wins going to Gessner, Bradford, Element and Nash.

WATSONS EXPRESS TRANSPORT SPRINTCARS Qualifying: Group 1: Lee Nash 13.766, Ryan Farrell 14.230, David Priolo 14.327, Dayne Kingshott 14.922, Mick Goode 14.984. Group 2: Todd Waddell 14.543, Trent Pigdon 14.978, Jason Boland 15.050, Kris Coyle 15.191, Liam Dowling 15.193, Steven Ford 15.147, Allan Nash 16.628. Group 3: Ben Element 14.177, Mark Wells 14.186, Cameron Gessner 14.403, Jamie Maiolo 14.423. Sheldon Brady 14.732 (then Shaun Bradford who missed his slot 14.106). Group 4: Jason Kendrick 14.358, Nathan Brady 14.466, Bradley Maiolo 14.473, Callum Williamson 14.562 and Daniel Harding 14.624. Heat 1: 1st Cameron Gessner, 2nd Sheldon Brady, 3rd David Priolo, 4th Ben Ellement, 5th Trent Pigdon, 6th Lee Nash, 7th Daniel Harding, 8th Steven Ford. DNF: Kris Coyle, Kye Scroop, Nathan Brady and Callum Williamson. Heat 2: 1st Shaun Bradford, 2nd Robert Watson junior, 3rd Mick Goode, 4th Jamie Maiolo, 5th Ryan Farrell, 6th Dayne Kingshott, 7th Jason Kendrick, 8th Mark Wells, 9th Bradley Maiolo, 10th Jason Boland. DNF: Todd Waddell and Liam Dowling. Heat 3: 1st Ben Ellement, 2nd Ryan Farrell, 3rd Cameron Gessner, 4th Trent Pigdon, 5th Kris Coyle, 6th Bradley Maiolo, 7th Mick Goode, 8th Dayne Kingshott, 9th Sheldon Brady, 10th Robert Watson junior, 1th Steven Ford. DNF: Jason Kendrick. Heat 4: 1st Lee Nash, 2nd Mark Wells, 3rd David Priolo, 4th Nathan Brady, 5th Shaun Bradford, 6th Jamie Maiolo, 7th Jason Boland, 8th Kye Scroop, 9th Daniel Harding. DNF: Todd Waddell. Bronze Dash: David Priolo 12.967, Shaun Bradford 13.318, Mark Wells 13.372, Jamie Maiolo 13.664. Silver Dash: David Priolo 12.971, Ryan Farrell 13.025, Shaun Bradford 13.274 and Lee Nash 13.496. Gold Dash: Ryan Farrell 12.989, Cameron Gessner 13.182, Ben Ellement 13.274 and David Priolo 13.369. Feature: 1st Cameron Gessner, 2nd Jamie Maiolo, 3rd Ben Ellement, 4th Mick Goode, 5th Lee Nash, 6th Ryan Farrell, 7th Nathan Brady, 8th Mark Wells, 9th Jason Kendrick, 10th Callum Williamson, 11th Sheldon Brady, Kye Scroop, Daniel Harding, Robert Watson junior and Jason Boland. DNF: Shaun Bradford, Dayne Kingshott, Bradley Maiolo, Kris Coyle, Steven Ford and David Priolo.

PEARD REAL ESTATE LATE MODELS: JAMIE Oldfield claimed the Peard Real Estate Late Model feature race from Jay Cardy Fourth over the line in the 20-lapper was Brad Blake with Warren Oldfield rounding out the top five. Oldfield won the first race from Matt Goodlad and Michael Holmes with Warren Oldfield claiming race two from Goodlad and Cardy.

Race 1: 1st Jamie Oldfield, 2nd Matt Goodlad, 3rd Michael Holmes, 4th Brad Ludlow, 5th Warren Oldfield, 6th Brad Blake, 7th Jeremy Hale, 8th Jay Cardy, 9th Jac Dolmans, 10th Dean King, 11th Simon McNab, 12th Ryan Ludlow. Race 2: 1st Warren Oldfield, 2nd Matt Goodlad, 3rd Jay Cardy, 4th Jamie Oldfield, 5th Brad Ludlow, 6th Jeremy Hale, 7th Jac Dolmans, 8th Michael Holmes, 9th Dean King, 10th Ryan Ludlow, 11th Simon McNab. DNF: Brad Blake. Race 3: 1st Jamie Oldfield, 2nd Jay Cardy, 3rd Matt Goodlad, 4th Brad Blake, 5th Warren Oldfield, 6th Jeremy Hale, 7th Michael Holmes, 8th Brad Ludlow 9th Ryan Ludlow, 10th Jac Dolmans, 11th Dean King. DNS: Simon McNab.

MMS CIVIL 360 SPRINTCAR POWER SERIES Ben Ellement was the star of the 360 Sprintcars, winning both his heat races and the final over Mark Wells and Jake Beard-Miller. Ellement started on the front row with David Priolo with the two coming together late in the race, seeing Priolo crash hard. The other heats went to Priolo and Greg Fisher. Heat 1: 1st David Priolo, 2nd Mark Wells, 3rd Shaun Bradford, 4th Jodi Waldron, 5th Mat Muir, 6th Luch Monte, 7th Dean Terry, 8th Cale Sotiroff, 9th Owen Achee, 10th Gavin Davis, 11th Tim Gardner, 12th Rob Willis, 13th Aldo De Paiolo. Heat 2: 1st Ben Ellement, 2nd Robert Watson, 3rd Kent Roberts, 4th Ian Woods, 5th Jake Beard-Miller, 6th Greg Fisher, 7th Chris Ackland, 8th Cory Gilpin, 9th Bill Stocks, 10th Todd Davis, 11th Ryan Schlam, 12th Justin Wragg. DNS: Daniel Keen. Heat 3: 1st Ben Ellement, 2nd Jake Beard-Miller, 3rd Chris Ackland, 4th Mat Muir, 5th Gavin Davis, 6th Jodi Waldron, 7th Cale Sotiroff, 8th Ian Woods, 9th Justin Wragg. DNF: Luch Monte, Ryan Schlam and Shaun Bradford. Heat 4: 1st Greg Fisher, 2nd David Priolo, 3rd Todd Davis, 4th Mark Wells, 5th Aldo De Paiolo, 6th Cory Gilpin, 7th Kent Roberts, 8th Dean Terry, 9th Bill Stocks, 10th Rob Willis, 11th Tim Gardner. DNF: Robert Watson, Owen Ahchee and Daniel Keen. Feature: 1st Ben Ellement, 2nd Mark Wells, 3rd Jake Beard-Miller, 4th Daniel Keen, 5th Mat Muir, 6th Cory Gilpin, 7th Gavin Davis, 8th Dean Terry, 9th Cale Sotiroff, 10th Todd Davis, 11th Kent Roberts, 12th Bill Stocks, 13th Greg Fisher, 14th Rob Willis, 15th Tim Gardner, 16th Justin Wragg. DNF: David Priolo, Aldo De Paioli, Jodi Waldron, Chris Ackland, Ian Woods, Luch Monte, Owen Ahchee, Ryan Schlam, Robert Watson and Shaun Bradford.

AJ COCHRANE AND SONS FORMULA 500S STEVEN Ellement won the final and the points in the AJ Cochrane and Sons Formula 500 round from Troy Johnson and Andrew Priolo. Ellement was fourth in the first race and then won the next two races to be the dominant performer. “Bonza was a great racer and it’s good for so many sprintcars to turn up and honour him, it’s great,” Ellement said on the podium. “The car was good…for a car that come straight out of the shed with no practice. “To put in a night like that…you can’t ask for much better.” The very tall Troy Johnson, in his first season of Formula 500s, had a good night out by winning the first race, followed by an eighth and a third. Race 1: 1st Troy Johnson, 2nd Matt Higgs, 3rd Andrew Priolo, 4th Steven Ellement, 5th Jeremy Saffin, 6th Chris Dymock, 7th Brendan Condren, 8th Peter Blight, 9th Ricky Drew, 10th Brent Lockwood, 11th Trystan Caley, 12th David Carstairs, 13th Bill Richards, 14th Adrian Versaico, 15th Jeff Ross. DNF: Brock Nanovich, Cody Turrachio, Craig Bottrell, Adrian Fogliani, Sarah Zemunik and Jason Pryde. Race 2: 1st Steven Ellement, 2nd Andrew Priolo, 3rd Brendan Condren, 4th Jason Pryde, 5th Cody Turacchio, 6th Chris Dymock, 7th Matt Higgs, 8th Troy Johnson, 9th Trystan Caley, 10th Peter Blight, 11th Brent Lockwood, 12th Adrian Fogliani, 13th Craig Bottrell, 14th Brock Nanovich, 15th Ricky Drew, 16th Sarah Zemunik, 17th David Carstairs, 18th Bill Richards, 19th Jeff Ross. DNF: Adrian Versaico. DNS Jeremy Saffin. Final: 1st Steven Ellement, 2nd Cody Turacchio, 3rd Troy Johnson, 4th Brendan Condren, 5th Chris Dymock, 6th Matt Higgs, 7th Brock Nanovich, 8th Andrew Priolo, 9th Jeremy Saffin, 10th Jason Pryde, 11th Brent Lockwood, 12th Adrian Fogliani, 13th Peter Blight, 14th Ricky Drew, 15th David Carstairs, 16th Jeff Ross. DNF Sarah Zemunik, Craig Bottrell, Adrian Versaico, Trystan Caley, Brad Chapman and Bill Richards. Points: Steven Ellement 297, Troy Johnson 291, Andrew Priolo 290, Brendan Condren 289, Matt Higgs 288, Chris Dymock 286, Cody Turacchio 274, Peter Blight 272, Brent Lockwood 271, Jeremy Saffin 267, Jason Pryde 267, Ricky Drew 265, Trystan Caley 261, Brock Nanovich 260, David Carstairs 259, Adrian Fogliani 257, Jeff Ross 253, Bill Richards 250, Craig Bottrell 246, Adrian Versaico 245, Sarah Zemunik 243, Brad Chapman 237.

Heathcote take out Rosedale

Mainline DynoLog Dynamometers All Star Series put on a fireworks display last night at Rosedale Raceway with SA39 Shane Heathcote taking out the win, closely followed by V11 Brad Foster in 2nd and V91 Liam Williams in 3rd. The night started with the sun shining brightly and then turned on the field as they attempted to carry out Time Trials. These were finally finished after a short rain delay and when the teams just got back to the pits the clouds opened up. Much to the credit of the Rosedale club they managed to get the track back in after the rain finally stopped, but this put the night well behind in time. Feature racing was close and action packed starting with a 6 car incident in lap 1 bringing out the Red light. Fortunately only one car was not able to restart the feature and but unfortunately put an end to the night for V74 Michael Cunningham. V96 Andy Caruana was the next causality closely followed by V83 Chris Solomon who bought the Reds back on in turn 4. Meanwhile at the front of the field V11 Brad Foster got a great start and lead for the early stages until SA39 Shane Heathcote pulled him. V40 Darren Hickman was holding a good third place for the majority of the race whilst V91 Liam Williams was working hard in 4th to find the right time to make his move for the 3rd position which he did towards the dying stages of the race. Mixed in this group was running 5th V7 Paul Solomon sitting back waiting any opportunity to make a move. Unfortunately the main was declared with 4 laps to go on a red light due to time restraints.

Heat Wins: Brad Foster, Dennis Jones, Liam Williams, Chris Solomon

A Main : Shane Heathcote, Brad Foster, Liam Williams, Darren Hickman, Paul Solomon, Sam Putland, Dennis Jones, Phil Lock, Colin Brooks, Bill Fraser, Brenton Farrer, Scott Irons, Ken Hutchins, Tony Moule –DNF,Zac Farrer – DNF, Shaun Forrell – DNF, Peter Logue – DNF, Chris Solomon – DNF, Andy Caruana – DNF, Michael Cunningham – DNF.

Contingency Awards: Red Ed Sheds Lucky 7’s - Dennis Jones Bar Up 8 - Phil Lock Hoosier Hero - Shane Heathcote Oval Express Magazine Quick Time - Brad Foster Fire Service Plus Hot Arse - Scott Irons IDIGIT Luck Draw - Colin Brooks QT Hard Charger - tie Colin Brooks & Dennis Jones

Championship Points

1. Brad Foster - 489 2. Colin Brooks - 484 3. Sam Putland - 465 4. Paul Solomon - 459 5. Phil Lock - 452 6. Tony Moule - 451 7. Shaun Forrell - 401 8. Peter Logue - 378 9. Matt Egel - 272 10. Chad Ely - 266

RACE REPORT – ROUND 5 – QUIT BUNBURY SPEEDWAY, SATURDAY DECEMBER 1, 2012
PRIOLO POUNCES FOR ROUND FIVE VICTORY
DAVID Priolo proved that when he finishes races in the AHG Sprintcar Series this season he is
going to be a serious threat of a feature race win.
And he did just that in round five of the series at Quit Bunbury Speedway on Saturday night,
winning the 30-lap feature race from Ryan Farrell and Cameron Gessner.
Missing the Collie round and a series of DNFs put Priolo well down the order in the championship
points and he was keen to make up lost ground in the Bunbury round.
“That was our main objective this weekend and to use the race as a test for the next time we are
there for the state title,” Priolo said.
“We wanted to get some good laps under our belt and some points on the board.
“Up until last night I think we have been one of the fastest cars out there but have just not put the
runs on the board.”
Priolo elected to go into the feature race with second-hand tyres on the #8 Budget Forklifts entry
as they couldn’t get hold of a hard enough compound for a track that was taking rubber.
His aim was to conserve rubber in the early and pick the right time to pounce.
“I found a bit of a groove and then used the lapped cars to get a bit of a break.”
Priolo is happy with the way the Roush-Yates Ford motor has been performing lately, saying they
were running a reliable back-up motor.
A fully-specified 410ci motor is on its way back to WA and will be at Priolo’s disposal for the WA
championship on the Bunbury track on December 26.
Priolo’s immediate plans are to chip away at the points in the AHG series which kicks off with the
Bonza Bradford Sprintcar Classic at the Perth Motorplex this Saturday night.
“I reckon it will be a really good show,” Priolo said.
“Bonza was one of my childhood heroes, I grew up watching him and it will be good to honour Bonza and the Bradford family.”
Priolo will also contest the 360 Sprintcar round at the Perth track next weekend, one of many drivers locked into double duty.
The 360 car will be the one he used in the opening round of the AHG Series on October 20 after hurting their main 410ci motor.
Farrell, who started on pole and set quick time at the start of the night, drove well in the early parts of the race, was no match for Priolo’s pace at the business end of the night.
Gessner said he wasn’t sure if he wanted to run the top or the bottom but said he was happy to be on the podium.
QUALIFYING:
Ryan Farrell 12.88, David Priolo 13.02, Jason Kendrick 13.04, Lee Nash 13.12, Cameron Gessner 13.13, Jamie Maiolo 13.15, Ben Ellement 13.32, Bradley Maiolo 13.39, Mark Wells 13.40, Shaun Bradford 13.40, Jake Beard-Miller 13.44, Kye Scroop 13.47, Nathan Brady 13.48, Dayne Kingshott 13.49, Chris Ackland 13.52, Carl Dowling 13.60, Sheldon Brady 13.62, Todd Waddell 13.68, Callum Williamson 13.73, Daniel Harding 13.75, Robert Watson junior 13.76, Kent Roberts 13.78, Ben Butcher 14.04.
HEAT 1: 1st Mark Wells, 2nd Ryan Farrell, 3rd Cameron Gessner, 4th Jake Beard-Miller, 5th Jason Kendrick, 6th Ben Ellement, 7th Nathan Brady, 8th Ben Butcher, 9th Sheldon Brady, 10th Robert Watson, 11th Chris Ackland.
HEAT 2: 1st Shaun Bradford, 2nd Jamie Maiolo, 3rd David Priolo, 4th Kye Scroop, 5th Bradley Maiolo, 6th Lee Nash, 7th Carl Dowling, 8th Todd Waddell, 9th Dayne Kingshott, 10th Kent Roberts, 11th Daniel Harding.
HEAT 3: 1st Cameron Gessner, 2nd Mark Wells, 3rd Lee Nash, 4th Ryan Farrell, 5th Todd Waddell, 6th Chris Ackland, 7th Kye Scroop, 8th Dayne Kingshott, 9th Ben Butcher, 10th Kent Roberts, 11th Callum Williamson. DNF: Bradley Maiolo.
HEAT 4: 1st Ben Ellement, 2nd Shaun Bradford, 3rd Jamie Maiolo, 4th David Priolo, 5th Carl Dowling, 6th Jake Beard-Miller, 7th Daniel Harding, 8th Jason Kendrick, 9th Nathan Brady, 10th Sheldon Brady.
A DASH: 1st Ryan Farrell, 2nd David Priolo, 3rd Mark Wells, 4th Lee Nash, 5th Jason Kendrick, 6th Dayne Kingshott, 7th Bradley Maiolo, 8th Kye Scroop.
B DASH: 1st Cameron Gessner, 2nd Jamie Maiolo, 3rd Shaun Bradford, 4th Ben Ellement, 5th Carl Dowling, 6th Nathan Brady, 7th Jake Beard-Miller. DNF: Todd Waddell.
A MAIN: 1ST David Priolo, 2nd Ryan Farrell, 3rd Cameron Gessner, 4th Ben Ellement, 5th Carl Dowling, 6th Jamie Maiolo, 7th Mark Wells, 8th Lee Nash, 9th Callum Williamson, 10th Brad Maiolo, 11th Jason Kendrick, 12th Nathan Brady, 13th Dayne Kingshott, 14th Daniel Harding, 15th Kye Scroop, 16th Sheldon Brady, 17th Chris Ackland, 18th Todd Waddell, 19th Ben Butcher. DNF: Jake Beard-Miller, Robert Watson junior. DNS: Shaun Bradford and Kent Roberts.
NEXT ROUND:
Round 6 – 20TH Annual Bonza Bradford Sprintcar Classic, Perth Motorplex, Saturday December 8,2012.
Sprintcar Entrants Group

Top Gun Sprints

East Bay Raceway Park, November 24, 2012

Pro Shocks Heat #1

1) 38 Tony Agin (Ft. Myers, FL)

2) 9 Billy Boyd (Riverview, FL)

3) 24 Stephen Darvalics (Venice, FL)

4) 22 Shawn Murray (Jacksonville, FL)

5) 55 Kerry Gilbert (Dover, FL)

6) 29 Steve Mueller (Wesley Chapel, FL)

Rod End Supply Heat #2

1) 1* Tim George (Venice, FL)

2) 02 Gene Lasker (Tampa, FL)

3) 52 Shane Kreidler (Jupiter, FL)

4) 21 Jason Webster (Bradenton, FL)

5) 3 Dennis Misuraca (Sanford, FL)

6) 34 Darrin Orth (Jacksonville, FL)

Saldana Heat #3

1) 3A AJ Maddox (Brandon, FL)

2) 92 Matt Kurtz (Jacksonville, FL)

3) 83 Mark Ruel Jr. (Venice, FL)

4) 36 Ken Laureno (Port Charlotte, FL)

5) 43 Tanner Witherspoon (Jacksonville, FL)

BOOMTRUX Feature

1)3A AJ Maddox; 2) 92 Matt Kurtz; 3) 9 Billy Boyd; 4) 22 Shawn Murray; 5) 83 Mark Ruel Jr.; 6) 3 Dennis Misuraca; 7) 1* Tim George; 8) 21 Jason Webster; 9) 36 Ken Laureno; 10) 34 Darrin Orth; 11) 43 Tanner Witherspoon; 12) 55 Kerry Gilbert; 13) 24 Stephen Darvalics; 14) 38 Tony Agin; 15) 52 Shane Kreidler; 16) 02 Gene Lasker; 17) 29 Steve Mueller; DNS

Commentary

The Top Gun Sprints made their fourth visit of 2012 to East Bay Raceway Park on Saturday November 24, 2012. There were 17 cars at the track to give fans three heat races and a 25 lap feature race.

Steve Mueller in the 29 car had the pole with Tony Agin in the 38 on the outside for the start of the PRO SHOCKS heat race. On the start it was Tony took the lead and the win. The 1* of Tim George had the pole for the ROD END SUPPLY heat race, with Darrin Orth in the 34 car on the outside. On the start Tim took the lead and never looked back and took the win. Ken Laureno in the 36 car had the pole with AJ Maddox in the 3A for the start of the SALDANA heat race. On the start AJ took the lead and the win.

The 3A of AJ Maddox had the pole for the start of the BOOMTRUX feature with Tony Agin in the 38 car on the outside. After the parade lap the green flag dropped and it was AJ that took the lead till lap 9 when the 02 car of Gene Lasker got together with a lapped car and he came to a stop in turn 2 with broken front axle. Then next cautions were on laps 16, 17 when Shane Kreidler spun, lap 20 for Tony Agin, lap 23 for Kerry Gilbert. That set up a Green, White, and Checker when it was over it was AJ Maddox the winner, followed by Matt Kurtz in the 92 car, Billy Boyd in the 9 car, Shawn Murray in the 22 car and Mark Ruel Jr. in the 83 car rounding out the top 5.

The staff and racers of the Top Gun Sprints would like to thank everyone for their support and hope to see you at the start of the 2013 season.

Congratulations go out to Shawn Murray for winning the KSE Hardcharger Award.

Congratulations go to AJ Maddox for winning the BARFIELD SWEEP of $200.

Congratulations go to MATT KURTZ for winning POINT CHAMPION FOR 2012.

Top Gun Sprint Car Series Final Standings for 2012

Car Driver Points

1 92 Matt Kurtz 2710

2 83 Mark Ruel Jr. 2552

3 38 Tony Agin 2396

4 3A AJ Maddox 2348

5 22 Shawn Murray 2170

6 82 Danny Martin Jr. 2116

7 6S Robbie Smith 1946

8 8 Rich Alexander 1806

9 5 Tim Grubaugh 1504

10 12 Collin Cabre 1500

11 14 Ryan Partin 1488

12 24 Stephen Darvailcs 1402

13 G6 Brandon Grubaugh 1327

14 0L Brandon Lineberger 1090

15 88K Shane Kreidler 1036

16 38T Tyler Godwin 976

17 02 Gene Lasker 956

18 55 Kerry Gilbert 930

19 88 Andrew Griffin 776

20 79 David Slawiak 744

21 0X Phillip Pettay 686

22 36 Kenneth Laureno 566

23 34 Darren Orth 658

24 21 Shawn Cornell 656

25 1* Tim George 654

26 3 Dennis Misuraca 544

27 99 Tanner Weatherspoon 506

28 43 Terry weatherspoon 478

29 7 Kyle Pitts 432

30 4 Billy Boyd 423

31 30 DJ Peeples 366

32 9 JR Steele 362

33 50 Rick Byerly 317

34 19 Keith Butler 292

35 21 Jason Webster 258

36 11 Brett O’Donnell 248

37 61 Skeeter Faulconer 248

38 43 Rex Howe 248

39 47 Scott Anderson 246

40 3K Kurt Taylor 238

41 16 Frankie Hurst 234

42 0 Jimmy Bellew 232

43 01 Rebbeca George 195

44 1 Dave Thomas 184

45 29 Steve Mueller 178

46 9 Sport Allen 168

47 59 Dan Statter 140

48 13 Coty Smith 130

49 92T Tim Yabrand 118

50 52M Joe Metcalf 116

51 21F Hollywood Krueger 114

52 6 Mitchell Webb 108

53 83A Bob Auld 104

54 07 Clint Reynolds 60

Egel and Bartlett’s night

Mainline DynoLog Dynamometers All Star Series put on some great racing for RD 1 at Murray Bridge Speedway Saturday night with Matt Egel in the SA75 Bartlett Auto Care Racing Cool Chassis taking out the win from SA22 Chad Ely 2nd closely followed by SA43 Shane Hendry in third. The night started off with an emotional tribute and one minutes silence for Bill Wigzell. Drivers, crew and officials lined both back & front straight in a sign of respect for the speedway legend. With the heat making it a bit uncomfortable the team at Murray Bridge still managed to supply a great race track. Feature racing was close and exciting with slide jobs for 2nd and 3rd places between SA67 Luke Dillon & SA22 Ely whilst towards the back of the field everyone was watching the moves from SA14 Brendan Quinn who started in position 17 and finished 5th. Quinn qualified thru the B Main and put on a talented thru the field. Mid pack SA86 Brendan Guerin, SA71 Sam Putland and V97 Colin Brooks had a race of their own to watch with Quinn mixing it up in the middle of them. Regular All Star runner SA33 Mark Caruso moved up 7 positions after starting towards the back of the field and finishing a creditable 8th. Caruso dropped a heat earlier with front end damage loosing valuable points and having to qualify thru the B. V11 Brad Foster again showed his ‘no fear’ outlook running the fence for several laps to finish 10th.

WSS Driver Luke Dillon settled well into the SA67 Ray Bartlett team and plan on picking up a few more shows.

Craig Vanderstelt in the Croft Construction SA31 took a huge moment in middle of turn ¾ destroying the car in Heat 2. Unfortunately this was the end of the night for the team with the damage too much to repair on the night.

Heat Wins: Matt Egel, Shane Hendry, Chad Ely, Luke Dillon,

B Main, Mark Caruso, Jamie Hendry, Brendan Quinn, Daniel Evans, Tyson Chambers, Daniel Obst, Brendan Kelly – DNF, Clinton Oliver – DNF

A Main : Matt Egel, Chad Ely, Shane Hendry, Brendan Guerin, Brendan Quinn, Sam Putland, Colin Brooks, Mark Caruso, Phil Lock, Brad Foster, Tony Moule, Daniel Evans, Jamie Hendry, Peter Logue, Luke Dillon – DNF, Paul Solomon – DNF, Tregan Gates – DNF, Tyson Chambers _ DNF, Shaun Forrell – DNF.

Contingency Awards: Red Ed Sheds Lucky 7’s - Colin Brooks Bar Up 8 - Mark Caruso QT Hard Charger - Brendan Quinn Hoosier Hero - Matt Egel Oval Express Magazine Quick Time - Matt Egel Fire Service Plus Hot Arse - Phil Lock Johnny V - Brendan Kelly Hennessy Transport Shoot Out - Matt Egel

Championship Points

1. SA75 Matt Egel - 272 2. SA22 Chad Ely - 266 3. SA43 Shane Hendry - 258 4. SA86 Brendan Guerin 247 5. V97 Colin Brooks - 241 6. SA71 Sam Putland - 237 7. V4 Phil Lock - 234 8. V11 Brad Foster - 232 9. SA67 Luke Dillon - 231 10. ACT26 Tony Moule - 230

AJ Maddox Makes It Two In A Row For The Top Gun Sprints At East Bay Raceway Park

November 17, 2012 – Tampa, FL – The Top Gun Sprints returned for the final event of the 2012 Season. Along with them were the Florida Old Time Mods, Outlaw Fours and the Motorstats.com 4 Cylinder Bombers.

The first event of the night belonged to the Florida Old Time Mods. Tom McDonald and Dan Darnell won their heat races. For the feature event it was Mark Steve and Robert Campbell. When the green waved it was Roger Herbach charging up to take over the lead by lap one. On Lap seven, Dan Darnell came from the back of the pack to take over the lead and never looked back as they went twelve laps without a caution and Darnell picked up the win. Michael Davis, Jamie Frankland, Roger Herbach and Lars Amundsen rounded out the top five.

Next were the Outlaw Fours. Brandon Yates and Nick Hebrank won their heat races and also made up the front row for the feature. Hebrank took the lead on the first lap, but on lap four, Dorsey Strickland took over the top spot. The first caution of the race came on the next lap as Bill Mort and Hebrank tangled in turn two. The green waved again and Strickland led the field for the next five laps. On lap ten, Billy Howard made a move to try and take over the top spot in turn four. He had it just for a moment as Strickland regained the lead on the front stretch. Several more cautions came out, but when the checkered waved it was Strickland crossing the line first with Hohlbaugh second, Scotty Williams, Raymond Folwell and Brandon Yates fifth. But after tech inspections, Strickland was found illegal which handed the win over to Hohlbaugh. Moving up the top three on position and Kyle Worden now finished in the top five.

Next was the final event of the season for the Top Gun Sprints. Winning their heat races were Tony Agin, Tim George and AJ Maddox. That made them also eligible for the Barfield Sweep of $200 plus the $1,000 if they won the feature event sponsored by Boomtrux.com. When the green waved it was Maddox leading the way with Agin, Billy Boyd, Jr. and Matt Kurtz trying to chase him down. The first caution came out as Gene Lasker tangled with a lap car end ending his night. Several more cautions came out, but with just five to go it was Maddox still in charge. Behind him was the points leader for the series Matt Kurtz with Mark Ruel, Jr. and Billy Boyd, Jr. looking for that win. Maddox once again showed his muscle when the green dropped, but with just two laps remaining, Kerry Gilbert slowed in turn two bringing out the final caution of the night. Maddox went on to win back to back features for the Top Gun Sprints here at East Bay Raceway Park. Matt Kurtz finished second and went on to win the points Championship for the Top Gun Sprints. Billy Boyd, Jr., Shawn Murray and Mark Ruel, Jr. rounded out the top five.

Last feature of the night went to the Motorstats.com 4 Cylinder Bombers. Robert Kissam, Don R. Quinn and Brett Calonge won their heat races. Along with Calonge on the front row was Jeremy Douglas. When the green waved, Calonge was on a mission in trying to hold off Robert Kissam as he was trying to make it five in a row. But on lap six, Kissam’s transmission exploded ending his night. Patrick Tabb crossed the line first with Calonge second, Douglas third, Don R. Quinn fourth and Troy Dittebrand fifth. But again after tech inspection, Tabb once again was found illegal handing the win over to Calonge for his second win of the season. William Burnside finished fifth with all the others moving up one spot.

ASA Racing continues next week as the David Reutimann Foundation 50 for the Gagel Open Wheel Modifieds run for the $2,000. David and his dad Buzzie will be battling to see who has bragging rights for 2012. Along with them will be the Late Models as it will be their final points night of the season and will be running for double points. The Motorstats.com 4 Cylinder Bombers, FL Old Time Mods and the V8 Warriors will also be racing. For further information, log on to www.eastbayracewaypark.com or call 813-677-7223 for more information.

Farr Two From Two In Qld Lucky 7's Challenge

Robbie Farr scored his second Qld Lucky 7's Challenge A-Main victory in seven days by leading the final eighteen laps of the Feature event at Supercheap Auto Archerfield Speedway on Saturday night November 24, taking the chequered flags by a comfortable near two second margin over David Muir with Peter Lack finishing third ahead of Danny Reidy and Bryan Mann.

The East Coast Pipelines backed driver was never really that far off the money all night, timing in fifth quick with an 11.862s behind Todd Wanless' quick time mark of 11.673s before topping the qualifying points ahead of the Pole Shootout and laying down an 11.880s lap in the final timed session to start the Feature from position three beside Muir and behind the front row pairing of South Australia's Trevor Green and Wanless.

Green led the main event for just under half the distance before Farr got through to take over the top spot, Green eventually retiring from the event on lap twenty six after contact with the wall in turn two. Muir challenged Farr for the lead on occasion but was forced to settle for second in the closing stages while Wanless, third at the flag stand on the white flag lap slowed dramatically soon after and lost three spots to Lack, Reidy and Mann to finish sixth.

In other results on the night, Michael Kendall was the class of the field in the twenty-five lap Polar Ice Qld Midget Car Series Feature race leading home Anthony Chaffey and American Alex Bright. Ben Grice won the Modlites Feature ahead of Ashley Jarvis and Chris Ruane while former Australian Super Sedan Champion Jamie McHugh showed he has lost little if any of his speed in a race car by winning the inaugural Kratzmann Caravans Brisbane Shield from Clark Quinn, Jack Berry, David Grose and Allan Grice.

Sprintcar Lucky 7's Challenge - Feature Results:

1. Robbie Farr, 2. David Muir, 3. Peter Lack, 4. Danny Reidy, 5. Bryan Mann, 6. Todd Wanless, 7. Terry Bracken, 8. Darren Jensen, 9. Paul Rooks, 10. Richard Morgan, 11. Darrell Hodges, 12. Brett Thomas, 13. Steven Johnson. DNF: Brodie Tulloch, Trevor Green, Andrew Scheuerle, Steven Rowell, Ben Hilder.

Polar Ice Qld Midget Car Series Round 2 - Feature Results:

1. Michael Kendall, 2. Anthony Chaffey, 3. Alex Bright, 4. Grant Draney, 5. Brendan Palmer, 6. Daryl Bonnell, 7. Mark George, 8. Darren Vine, 9. Jason Bell, 10. Michael Harders, 11. Rodney Harders, 12. Scott Wilson, 13. Gavin McDowell. DNF: Troy Ware, Brock Dean, Brett Thomas, Chris Singleton.

Complete event results - http://www.brisbanespeedway.com.au/results.asp

In-depth Qld Sprintcar race reports - www.sprintcarsqueensland.com.au

Next Event:

Date: Saturday, December 1, 2012

Venue: Supercheap Auto Archerfield Speedway

Location: 63 Colebard Street West, Archerfield Qld

Programmed events include: Super Sedans, Lightning Sprints, Wingless Sprints, ASCF Junior Sedans, Formula 500's, Stockcars, BIS Sedans

60 USAC Midgets were on hand, for the Mopar USAC National and Western Midgets, 72nd running of the Annual Turkey Night Grand Prix at Perris Auto Speedway, Perris, CA

STORY BY: Gaye Carmichael, Motor Sports Journalist gayec@att.net, (530)409-0646

(Perris, CA, 11/22/2012) Kyle Larson of Elk Grove, CA, wins another one, racing the Kunz-Curb-Agajanian #72 Bullet/Speedway Toyota, in the 72nd running of the Annual Turkey Night Grand Prix, to score this big victory on Thanksgiving night in front of a big crowd of fans who spent this Holiday eating turkey and cheering the sixty Mopar USAC National and Western Midgets, that were "back on dirt" on the half mile oval at Perris Auto Speedway, Perris, CA.

Larson had earned a third place starting berth and raced into the lead on the twenty-second lap and was able to hold all at bay to score another famous USAC race to add to his resume. Larson has proved many times over that he has the ability to race just about anything on wheels. He stays well focused knowing how and what to do to race on the many different track conditions he has competed on.

"It was a tough race. It was fun in the beginning. I knew I had to race as hard as I could and save my tires at the same time. With the rubber on the track, I tried to keep the car racing in a straight line. I'm really happy to win this for Kunz, Curb and Agajanian." said Larson. Larson has an extremely long racing schedule, racing just about anything and he does it all well. He plans to leave for New Zealand, to race midgets in December and get back home in time for the Chilli Bowl.

Second place was picked up by Jerry Coons, Jr. of Tucson, AZ. Coons was driving the Joe Dooling #63 Spike/Esslinger. Coons started the race in fifteenth and I didn't see him racing in the top five until the eighty-eighth lap and he was in fourth. It was probably a good move on his part to pace himself through the traffic that had both lead lap cars and cars that were down. Nothing like being in the right place and the right time. Coons took over second place on the last lap of the race.

"It was a pretty good race. Too bad the track took on rubber. It was fun to get "back on dirt", said Coons.

The final podium finish went to Ryan Bernal of Hollister, CA, racing for Keith Ford in the #73 Spike/Esslinger. Bernal started this race in twentieth and crossed the line in third. Bernal was named "Rookie" of this event.

"It was a really crazy race. It was a long race and I slowly picked off cars. It's really cool to win the "Rookie" award at my first Turkey Night." said Bernal.

Darren Hagen of Riverside, CA, driving for RFMs Racing in the #3 DRC/Esslinger, set fast time in qualifying posting a 17.025 second lap. Not only was it fast time, Hagen set a new track record at Perris Auto Speedway. Hagen finished in fifteenth. Hagen recently won the Mopar National Midget Championship.

There were three drivers who led laps and they were, Hagen, who led the first four, Jason Leffler of Long Beach, CA took over on the fifth lap until Hagen roared back in front to lead laps eight through twenty-one. After that all laps scored were credited to Larson. There were drivers during the race that would dice it up with Larson for the lead, but it was Larson who scored laps twenty-three through ninty-eight, for the win.

This ninty-eight lap race with thirty-four midgets taking the green, actually went pretty smoothly about three-fourths of the way, give or take, some laps but things changed when rubber began laying down on the track.

There were cautions thrown out on the second lap, thirty-sixth, thirty-seventh and sixty-third. The next flag was a red one on the seventy-eighth lap when Bryan Clausen of Noblesville, IN, collected the inside wall in the first turn and flipped the #67 sprint. No injuries were reported. Clausen scored in twenty-sixth at the line.

Under this red, you could see rubber on the track and five drivers opted to give up their positions they were racing in, to tag the rear, to change tires. Included in this five, were Shannon McQueen (CA), David Prickett (CA), Danny Stratton (CA), Zach Daum (IL) and Bernal.

Tire wear was definitely an issue in the latter laps of the race. Cautions flew out on laps eighty-seven, eighty-eight and ninety, all for flat tires. Only eighteen Midgets were on the lead lap when the checkered flag was thrown.

Scoring in fourth, was Nic Faas (CA), followed by Shane Golobic (CA), Brad Kuhn (IN), Brady Bacon (OK), Casey Shuman (AZ), Z. Daum, Dalton Armstrong (IN), Jonathan Henry (CA), Caleb Armstrong (IN), Tracy Hines (IN), Dillon Welch, Hagen, Michael Pickens (New Zealand), D. Prickett, S. McQueen, Jake Swanson (CA), Davey Raye (IA), Troy Rutherford (CA), Brad Sweet (CA),D. Stratton, Dave Darland (IN), Rico Abreu (CA),B. Clausen, Evan Margeson (WA), Richard VanderWeerd (CA), Bobby East (IN), Mike Spencer (CA), Ronnie Gardner (CA), J. Leffler, Chad Boat (AZ) and Cory Kruseman, (Kruseman was scored in last place as he did not start the race). (Abreu, McQueen, Prickett and East, used provisionals)

There were two qualifying races, allowing the top eight finishers to transfer into the ninety-eight lap Turkey Night Grand Prix.

First Qualifier Race, finishers: Bacon, Coons, Jr, Faas, C. Kruseman, Margeson, VanderWeerd, Z. Daum,Swanson, Alex Bowman, Nick Chivello (CA), Josh Pelkey (AZ), Rick Hendrix (CA), Kyle Edwards (CA), S. McQueen, Prickett, Conner Kassik (AZ), Trevor Cooper (AUS), Randi Pankratz (CA), Andrew Felker (MO), Terry Goodwin (KS), Damon Gardner (CA), Jimmy Voitel (CA).

Second Qualifier Race, finishers: Raye, Golobic, Henry, Bernal, Welch, Kuhn, Spencer, R. Gardner, Rico Abreu (CA), RJ Johnson (AZ), Cody Swanson (CA), Scott Pierovich (CA), Levi Roberts (CO), Nathan Smee (AUS), Taylor Fern (MI), Brady Roa, Dennis Howell, Robbie Josett, Jim Waters (CA), Joey Fabozzi, Bobby East (IN).

Please note: All finishes, scoring, etc. in this article are unofficial.

Top Gun Sprints

East Bay Raceway Park, November 17, 2012

DMI Heat #1

1) 3A A J Maddox (Brandon, FL)

2) 36 Ken Laureno (Port Charlotte, FL)

3) 1* Tim George (Venice, FL)

4) 22 Shawn Murray (Jacksonville, FL)

5) 38 Tony Agin (Ft. Myers, FL)

6) 21 Shawn Cornell (Dunnellon, FL)

Elliott’s Trailers & Carts Heat #2

1) 82 Danny Martin (Sarasota, FL)

2) 83 Mark Ruel Jr. (Jacksonville, FL)

3) 3 Dennis Misuraca (Sanford, FL)

4) 92 Matt Kurtz (Jacksonville, FL)

5) 50 Rick Byerly (Wesley Chapel, FL)

6) 9 Billy Boyd (Riverview, FL)

Boom Trucks Feature

1)3A A J Maddox; 2) 38 Tony Agin; 3) 9 Billy Boyd; 4) 92 Matt Kurtz; 5) 83 Mark Ruel Jr.; 6) 3 Dennis Misuraca; 7) 22 Shawn Murray; 8) 36 Ken Laureno; 9) 21 Shawn Cornell; 10) 50 Rick Byerly; 11) 1* Tim George; 12) 82 Danny Martin

Commentary

The Top Gun Sprints made their third visit of 2012 to East Bay Raceway Park on Saturday November 17, 2012. There were 12 cars at the track to give fans two heat races and a 25 lap feature race.

A J Maddox in the 3A car had the pole with Ken Laureno in the 36 on the outside for the start of the DMI heat race. On the start it was A J that took the lead and the win. The 82 of Danny Martin had the pole for the ELLIOTT’S TRAILERS & CARTS heat race, with Matt Kurtz in the 92 car on the outside. On the start Danny took the lead and never looked back and took the win.

The 3 of Dennis Misuraca had the pole for the start of the BOOMTRUX feature with Tim George in the 1* car on the outside. After the green flag dropped and it was Dennis that took the lead till Danny Martin got around him on lap3, then on lap 6, the 83 of Mark Ruel Jr. spun in turn 2 on the restart Danny fired then he came to a stop in turn 3 with motor problems and ended his night. That gave the lead to A J Maddox when the race went green and he kept the lead and took the win, followed by Tony Agin in the 38 car, Billy Boyd in the 9 car, Matt Kurtz in the 92 car and Mark Ruel Jr. in the 83 car rounding out the top 5.

The staff and racers of the Top Gun Sprints would like to thank everyone for their support and hope to see you at Bubba Raceway Park for the November 23, 2012 race.

Congratulations go out to Tony Agin and Billy Boyd for winning the KSE Hardcharger Award. Congratulations goes to A J Maddox for winning the Barfield Sweep.

Wayne Johnson & Bryan Clauson are 45th Western World Champions!

Lonnie Wheatley, PEORIA, Ariz. (November 17, 2012) – Wayne Johnson and Bryan Clauson took the lion’s share of the 45th Annual FVP Western World Championships presented by Sands Chevrolet purse by topping Saturday’s championship feature events atop the 1/3-mile Canyon Speedway Park clay oval.

Johnson used tire management to his advantage to take a late $10,000 win in the winged Lucas Oil ASCS National Tour portion of the event after Jason Johnson and Brady Bacon both used up right rear tires in the closing laps, while Clauson took command early and was flawless the rest of the way to take the $5,000 ASCS Canyon Region non-wing Sprint Car portion.

Thursday night preliminary feature winner Brady Bacon led the 30-lap winged feature to the green flag and outgunned Jason Johnson for the point at the outset. Bacon led J. Johnson and Brian Brown over the early rounds before fifth-starter W. Johnson moved past Brown into third by the tenth round.

Racing through traffic since the seventh round, Bacon held off J. Johnson until a turn three bobble on the 23rd round opened the door for the newly-crowned three-time National champion. Moments later, the caution flew for the first time as Logan Forler came to a stop in turn four with a flat right rear tire.

Johnson led the way on the restart only to have his right rear go down two laps later, handing the lead back to Bacon with W. Johnson nipping at his heels with just four laps remaining. Bacon suffered a similar fate on the restart, with W. Johnson assuming the point and then holding on the rest of the way to take the win.

“I knew tire management was going to be a big deal, we went a little harder on the left rear and that made big difference,” W. Johnson explained. “This is one of the bigger paying races, so it’s good to get it.”

W. Johnson crossed the stripe ahead of Brown, with Tony Bruce, Jr., Kyle Hirst and 12th-starter Johnny Herrera rounding out the top five. Christopher Bell was sixth, with 16th-starter Danny Lasoski, Jeff Swindell, Jayme Barnes and 20th-starter Gary Wright completing the top ten.

In non-wing ASCS Canyon Region action, Bryan Clauson blasted past Casey Shuman for the lead on the fourth round en route to the $5,000 score after escaping an unusual pre-race incident that eliminated scheduled third-starter Brady Bacon from action after flipping as a result from contact with the frontstretch wall while briefly running in the track.

With Bacon sideline, pole starter Casey Shuman beat fellow front row starter Clauson to the top of the opening pair of corners and led early on. But, when Clauson showed Shuman his nose on the low side of turns one and two on the third lap, Shuman ducked low the next time around only to leave the door open for Clauson to motor by on the high side.

After R.J. Johnson slid to a stop off the top of turn four after six laps, Clauson went to work on the field and raced the traffic over the final half of the 30-lapper before ultimately taking the checkered flag with nearly a straightaway advantage over Shuman.

“We went to the top and railed it and that was the place to be,” Clauson explained after the triumph aboard Mike Martin’s No. 16b. “It’s cool to win the Western World, it’s one of those races everyone wants to win.”

Clauson took the checkered flag ahead of Shuman, with Tracy Hines, Charles Davis, Jr., and Josh Pelkey rounding out the top five. The balance of the top ten included Mike Martin, Dave Darland, Jerry Coons, Jr., Mike Spencer and Michael Bonneau.

45th Annual FVP Western World Championships presented by Sands Chevrolet Saturday Results:

Winged Portion (Lucas Oil ASCS National Tour)

A Feature (30 Laps): 1. 77X-Wayne Johnson[5]; 2. 21-Brian Brown[4]; 3. 18-Tony Bruce Jr[6]; 4. 5H-Kyle Hirst[3]; 5. 45X-Johnny Herrera[12]; 6. 17B-Christopher Bell[8]; 7. 1M-Danny Lasoski[16]; 8. 94-Jeff Swindell[10]; 9. 17J-Jayme Barnes[15]; 10. 9-Gary Wright[20]; 11. 89-Rico Abreu[21]; 12. 99-Brady Bacon[1]; 13. 57X-Lucas Wolfe[22]; 14. 2L-Logan Forler[9]; 15. 82-Justin Henderson[17]; 16. 33V-Henry VanDam[11]; 17. 3-J.J. Hickle[19]; 18. 2-Dustin Morgan[23]; DNF 15C-Donny Schatz[13]; DNF 41-Jason Johnson[2]; DNF 23-Seth Bergman[14]; DNF 74X-Joshua Hodges[18]; 23. 05-Brad Loyet[7]

B Feature 1 (15 Laps): 1. 82-Justin Henderson[2]; 2. 3-J.J. Hickle[4]; 3. 89-Rico Abreu[8]; 4. 17W-Cole Wood[3]; 5. 1X-Aaron Reutzel[1]; 6. 20Z-Rick Ziehl[5]; 7. 90-Lance Norick[6]; 8. 41W-Joshua Williams[9]; 9. 4X-Shawn Petersen[10]

B Feature 2 (15 Laps): 1. 74X-Joshua Hodges[2]; 2. 9-Gary Wright[3]; 3. 57X-Lucas Wolfe[6]; 4. 39C-Travis Rilat[1]; 5. 53-Jack Dover[4]; 6. 11C-Matt Covington[10]; 7. 224-John Carney II[5]; 8. 15X-Bud Goodwin[9]; 9. 77-Dalten Gabbard[7]; 10. 22-Jesse Baker[8]

Heat 1 (8 Laps): 1. 53-Jack Dover[2]; 2. 20Z-Rick Ziehl[1]; 3. 74X-Joshua Hodges[4]; 4. 82-Justin Henderson[3]; 5. 11C-Matt Covington[5]; 6. 41W-Joshua Williams[6]; 7. 4X-Shawn Petersen[7]

Heat 2 (8 Laps): 1. 39C-Travis Rilat[3]; 2. 1X-Aaron Reutzel; 3. 9-Gary Wright[6]; 4. 17W-Cole Wood[7]; 5. 90-Lance Norick[4]; 6. 15X-Bud Goodwin[5]; DNF 2-Dustin Morgan[1]

Heat 3 (8 Laps): 1. 57X-Lucas Wolfe[2]; 2. 3-J.J. Hickle[3]; 3. 89-Rico Abreu[5]; 4. 224-John Carney II[4]; 5. 77-Dalten Gabbard[1]; 6. 22-Jesse Baker[6]

Non-Wing Portion (ASCS Canyon Region)

A Feature (30 Laps): 1. 16B-Bryan Clauson[2]; 2. 77X-Casey Shuman[1]; 3. 6H-Tracy Hines[4]; 4. 50-Charles Davis Jr[6]; 5. 12-Josh Pelkey[8]; 6. 16-Mike Martin[5]; 7. 8D-Dave Darland[11]; 8. 12C-Jerry Coons Jr[13]; 9. 7-Mike Spencer[7]; 10. 29-Michael Bonneau[9]; 11. 93X-Dustin Morgan[19]; 12. 41W-Rick Ziehl[12]; 13. 4JR-Shane Cottle[15]; 14. 19-Andrew Reinbold[17]; 15. 74X-Joshua Hodges[18]; 16. 2-Josh Shipley[20]; 17. 93-Justin Quinn[22]; DNF 32B-Brian Hosford[21]; DNF 51-R.J. Johnson[14]; DNF 97-Kyle Hirst[16]; DNS 99-Brady Bacon; 22. 21-Jon Stanbrough[10]

B Feature 1 (15 Laps): 1. 4JR-Shane Cottle[5]; 2. 19-Andrew Reinbold[3]; 3. 93X-Dustin Morgan[2]; 4. 32B-Brian Hosford[8]; 5. 94-James Aragon[12]; 6. 53-Tom Lee[11]; 7. 78-Chris Bonneau[7]; 8. 2AZ-Shane Cockrum[9]; 9. 17K-Kyle Danielson[10]; DNF 8-Bob Ream Jr[1]; DNF 2R-Matt Rossi[4]; DNF 6-Ronnie Clark[6]

B Feature 2 (15 Laps): 1. 97-Kyle Hirst[1]; 2. 74X-Joshua Hodges[3]; 3. 2-Josh Shipley[2]; 4. 93-Justin Quinn[5]; 5. 19R-Ronnie Smith[8]; 6. 5X-Jody Wirth[9]; 7. 20L-Matt Lundy[7]; 8. 6JT-Michael Curtis[12]; 9. 20-Shon Deskins[6]; 10. 48-Thomas Ogle[4]; 11. 77-Dalten Gabbard[10]; 12. 74-Colby Copeland[11]

Heat 1 (8 Laps): 1. 20-Shon Deskins[2]; 2. 20L-Matt Lundy; 3. 2AZ-Shane Cockrum[3]; 4. 48-Thomas Ogle[4]; 5. 74X-Joshua Hodges[6]; 6. 5X-Jody Wirth[5]; 7. 32B-Brian Hosford[8]; DNF 74-Colby Copeland[7]; DNF 6JT-Michael Curtis[1]

Heat 2 (8 Laps): 1. 97-Kyle Hirst[1]; 2. 3-Jake Simmons[2]; 3. 19-Andrew Reinbold[3]; 4. 93-Justin Quinn[8]; 5. 19R-Ronnie Smith[4]; 6. 6-Ronnie Clark[5]; 7. 78-Chris Bonneau[6]; 8. 77-Dalten Gabbard[7]

Heat 3 (8 Laps): 1. 2-Josh Shipley[2]; 2. 2R-Matt Rossi[4]; 3. 8-Bob Ream Jr[6]; 4. 4JR-Shane Cottle[5]; 5. 53-Tom Lee[1]; 6. 93X-Dustin Morgan[8]; 7. 17K-Kyle Danielson[3]; 8. 94-James Aragon[7]

Johnson & Shuman Score on Friday at 45th Annual Western World!

Lonnie Wheatley, PEORIA, Ariz. (November 16, 2012) – Jason Johnson and Casey Shuman posted victories in the second night of qualifying action at the 45th Annual FVP Western World Championships presented by Sands Chevrolet at the 1/3-mile Canyon Speedway Park clay oval on Friday night.

While Johnson essentially put the wraps on his third Lucas Oil ASCS National title by topping Friday’s feature winged feature event, native Arizonan Shuman held off Brady Bacon to put the Hockett Racing entry in victory lane in ASCS Canyon wingless action.

In the winged portion, “The Ragin’ Cajun” worked forward from the seventh starting position to ultimately take the lead away from FVP entry Brian Brown on the 20th round en route to the checkered flag in the 25-lapper aboard the Roush Yates Ford-powered JJR/Stenhouse, Jr. No. 41 Maxim.

With Johnson starting seventh, Brown gunned into the lead at the outset from the pole and paced the early rounds ahead of fellow front row starter Justin Henderson. Henderson first succumbed to the Ford power of Tony Bruce, Jr., who took over second on the fifth round, and then Johnson who rallied into third the next time around.

Johnson reeled in Bruce, Jr., to take over second by the tenth circuit and was beginning to challenge Brown for the point when the caution flew after 16 laps when Henderson came to a stop in turn four.

Johnson worked on Brown for the point over the next several laps before taking command on the low side of turns one and two on the 20th circuit. Johnson checked out over the final circuits to take the checkered flag in comfortable fashion ahead of Brown.

“I was never gonna clear him around the top,” Johnson explained. “He (Brown) seemed a little indecisive after that restart, I knew I just needed to put some pressure on him to get an opening on the bottom.”

Bruce, Jr., settled for the show position, with Christopher Bell and Jeff Swindell rounding out the top five. Johnny Herrera, 15th-starter Seth Bergman and 12th-starter Danny Lasoski also locked into Saturday night’s $10,000-to-win Western World winged finale by finishing among the top eight.

The winged feature got off to a rough start when Lance Norick looped it in turn two on the opening circuit, leaving Lucas Wolfe with nowhere to go and taking a tumble. Shawn Peterson got upside down as well in the fracas, making it two on the night after tripping over the cushion and flipping solo in his qualifier.

Joshua Hodges held down the fourth position until a cut right rear on the lap 16 caution ultimately resulted in a ‘DNF’.

In the ASCS Canyon Region wingless portion, Shuman pulled off what could be termed an ‘upset’ after two-time Western World wingless winner Brady Bacon was dominant in heat race and qualifying race action to earn the pole position.

But, when Bacon, who also won Thursday’s winged feature, missed the bottom of turns one and two on the opening circuit, fellow front row starter Shuman was there to pounce on the opportunity.

Shuman withstood relentless pressure from Bacon the rest of the 25-lap distance to secure a front row starting spot in Saturday’s $5,000-to-win wingless main event.

“It surprised me when he missed that corner, but I didn’t mind taking it,” Shuman commented. “I know we probably weren’t the fastest car tonight, but we’ll take it.”

After Shuman grabbed the early lead, action was interrupted soon after when Shon Deskins came to a stop off the top of turn four after just two laps. Back under way, Bacon repeatedly tried to slip under Shuman, but the Rattlesnake Bend shoe would have none of it.

Working through traffic from lap ten on, Bacon kept the pressure on unsuccessfully and finally tried to make a run on the top side on the 20th round just as a final caution flew for Bryan Swinehart’s turn four flip.

After one more final caution a lap later for Dalten Gabbard’s stopped machine, Shuman stayed true to the low line and denied Bacon’s late bid for the win by taking the checkered flag with a two car-length advantage.

Mike Martin raced from eighth to claim the show position behind Shuman and Bacon, with Oval Nationals champion Mike Spencer and Michael Bonneau rounding out the top five. Twelfth-starter Dave Darland and Jerry Coons, Jr., were the next two across the stripe to round out the seven drivers locked into Saturday’s wingless finale.

The 45th Annual FVP Western World Championships presented by Sands Chevrolet concludes on Saturday night with racing action getting under way at 7:00 p.m. The evening will conclude with a $5,000-to-win ASCS Canyon Region non-wing Sprint Car main event and then a $10,000-to-win winged Lucas Oil ASCS National Sprint Car feature event.

45th Annual FVP Western World Championships presented by Sands Chevrolet Friday Results:

Winged Portion (Lucas Oil ASCS National Tour)

A Feature (25 Laps): 1. 41-Jason Johnson[7]; 2. 21-Brian Brown[1]; 3. 18-Tony Bruce Jr[3]; 4. 1-Christopher Bell[6]; 5. 94-Jeff Swindell[5]; 6. 45X-Johnny Herrera[9]; 7. 23-Seth Bergman[15]; 8. 1M-Danny Lasoski[12]; 9. 17W-Cole Wood[11]; 10. 20Z-Rick Ziehl[14]; 11. 22X-Mike Rux Jr[16]; 12. 15X-Bud Goodwin[18]; DNF 74X-Joshua Hodges[4]; DNF 82-Justin Henderson[2]; DNF 89-Rico Abreu[17]; DNF 9-Gary Wright[10]; DNF 90-Lance Norick[8]; DNF 57X-Lucas Wolfe[13]; DNF 4X-Shawn Petersen[19]

Heat 1 (8 Laps): 1. 17W-Cole Wood[2]; 2. 1-Christopher Bell[4]; 3. 94-Jeff Swindell[3]; 4. 18-Tony Bruce Jr[7]; 5. 20Z-Rick Ziehl[5]; 6. 15X-Bud Goodwin[1]; 7. 4X-Shawn Petersen[6]

Heat 2 (8 Laps): 1. 90-Lance Norick[1]; 2. 74X-Joshua Hodges[2]; 3. 1M-Danny Lasoski[3]; 4. 45X-Johnny Herrera[5]; 5. 23-Seth Bergman[6]; 6. 22X-Mike Rux Jr[4]

Heat 3 (8 Laps): 1. 21-Brian Brown[1]; 2. 82-Justin Henderson[3]; 3. 41-Jason Johnson[5]; 4. 9-Gary Wright[2]; 5. 57X-Lucas Wolfe[6]; 6. 89-Rico Abreu[4]

Qualifier #1 (8 Laps): 1. 82-Justin Henderson[2]; 2. 18-Tony Bruce Jr[1]; 3. 94-Jeff Swindell[5]; 4. 90-Lance Norick[3]; 5. 45X-Johnny Herrera[6]; 6. 57X-Lucas Wolfe[7]; 7. 20Z-Rick Ziehl[8]; 8. 17W-Cole Wood[4]; 9. 89-Rico Abreu[9]; DNF 4X-Shawn Petersen[10]

Qualifier #2 (8 Laps): 1. 21-Brian Brown[3]; 2. 74X-Joshua Hodges[1]; 3. 41-Jason Johnson[2]; 4. 1-Christopher Bell[4]; 5. 9-Gary Wright[7]; 6. 1M-Danny Lasoski[5]; 7. 23-Seth Bergman[6]; 8. 22X-Mike Rux Jr[8]; 9. 15X-Bud Goodwin[9]

Non-Wing Portion (ASCS Canyon Region)

A Feature (25 Laps): 1. 77S-Casey Shuman[2]; 2. 99-Brady Bacon[1]; 3. 16-Mike Martin[8]; 4. 7M-Mike Spencer[7]; 5. 29-Michael Bonneau[3]; 6. 8D-Dave Darland[12]; 7. 12C-Jerry Coons Jr[9]; 8. 97-Kyle Hirst[11]; 9. 4JR-Shane Cottle[13]; 10. 93X-Dustin Morgan[5]; 11. 20-Shon Deskins[15]; 12. 20L-Matt Lundy[19]; 13. 53-Tom Lee[21]; 14. 17K-Kyle Danielson[17]; 15. 6JT-Michael Curtis[20]; DNF 6-Ronnie Clark[4]; DNF 77-Dalten Gabbard[16]; DNF 6B-Bryan Swinehart[10]; DNF 14-Darrell Sickles[18]; DNF 5X-Jody Wirth[14]; DNF 93-Justin Quinn[6]

Heat 1 (8 Laps): 1. 93X-Dustin Morgan[4]; 2. 16-Mike Martin[2]; 3. 6B-Bryan Swinehart[3]; 4. 7M-Mike Spencer[5]; 5. 17K-Kyle Danielson[1]; 6. 5X-Jody Wirth[7]; 7. 6JT-Michael Curtis[6]

Heat 2 (8 Laps): 1. 6-Ronnie Clark[2]; 2. 29-Michael Bonneau[1]; 3. 77S-Casey Shuman[6]; 4. 12C-Jerry Coons Jr[7]; 5. 20-Shon Deskins[4]; 6. 4JR-Shane Cottle[5]; 7. 53-Tom Lee[3]

Heat 3 (8 Laps): 1. 99-Brady Bacon[2]; 2. 93-Justin Quinn[1]; 3. 77-Dalten Gabbard[7]; 4. 97-Kyle Hirst[6]; 5. 8D-Dave Darland[5]; 6. 20L-Matt Lundy[4]; 7. 14-Darrell Sickles[3]

Qualifier #1 (8 Laps): 1. 29-Michael Bonneau[2]; 2. 77S-Casey Shuman[3]; 3. 6B-Bryan Swinehart[1]; 4. 4JR-Shane Cottle[6]; 5. 93X-Dustin Morgan[4]; 6. 20-Shon Deskins[5]; 7. 53-Tom Lee[7]

Qualifier #2 (8 Laps): 1. 7M-Mike Spencer[1]; 2. 93-Justin Quinn[2]; 3. 6-Ronnie Clark[4]; 4. 12C-Jerry Coons Jr[3]; 5. 5X-Jody Wirth[5]; 6. 14-Darrell Sickles[7]; 7. 20L-Matt Lundy[6]

Qualifier #3 (8 Laps): 1. 99-Brady Bacon[4]; 2. 8D-Dave Darland[1]; 3. 16-Mike Martin[3]; 4. 97-Kyle Hirst[2]; 5. 77-Dalten Gabbard[7]; 6. 17K-Kyle Danielson[5]; 7. 6JT-Michael Curtis[6]

Bacon & Clauson Take 45th Annual Western World Opening Wins!

Lonnie Wheatley, PEORIA, Ariz. (November 15, 2012) – Brady Bacon and Bryan Clauson assumed starring roles as the 45th Annual FVP Western World Championships presented by Sands Chevrolet kicked off atop the 1/3-mile Canyon Speedway Park clay oval on Thursday night.

Bacon raced to the checkered flag in the winged portion of the event featuring the Lucas Oil ASCS National Sprint Car series while Clauson bested the wingless portion of Thursday’s event over the ASCS Canyon Region Sprint Cars.

A two-time Western World champ in the wingless ranks, Broken Arrow, Oklahoma’s Brady Bacon put himself in prime position to capture Saturday night’s $10,000 winged winner’s share by wiring the field in the 25-lap Lucas Oil ASCS National event.

Earning the pole position through heat and qualifying race action, Bacon was flawless the entire distance and earned the pole for Saturday’s finale via the triumph.

“Our car is really good on tracks like this,” the third-ranked driver in National points explained of his Wesmar-powered Fatheadz Eyewear No. 99 Triple-X in victory lane. “When it’s heavy on the bottom and the others struggle to stay down there, the car rotates really well and we’re able to make it work.”

Bacon outgunned fellow front row starter Kyle Hirst at the outset and opened up a sizable advantage before a caution flew on the eleventh round for Aaron Reutzel’s cut left rear, with fifth-runner Dustin Morgan tangling with a lapped car in turn two and collecting sixth-place Travis Rilat at the same time.

Bacon took off again on the restart and held a straightaway advantage when the red flag flew after 19 laps when seventh-running John Carney II flipped down the backstretch after tangling with another lapped car.

Bacon raced on to a half straightaway advantage over the final half-dozen circuits, with Hirst taking runner-up honors in the Harley Van Dyke No. 5h entry. Wanyne Johnson battled past Logan Forler in the early rounds and held the show position to the stripe, with 12th-starter Brad Loyet and Forler rounding out the top five. Henry Van Dam, Donny Schatz and Jayme Barnes rounded out the eight drivers that locked into Saturday night’s winged Sprint Car finale.

In the wingless Sprint Car main event, Noblesville, Indiana’s Clauson wrestled the lead away from Canyon Region points leader Charles Davis, Jr., on the fourth round of the 25-lapper before ultimately taking the checkered flag with a straightaway advantage over Tracy Hines and Davis, Jr.

“Tonight was all about getting in good position for Saturday and it looks like we’re sitting pretty now,” the newly-crowned USAC National Sprint Car champion explained after the triumph aboard the Mike Martin No. 16b.

While Clauson started third, pole starter Davis, Jr., paced the initial three circuits before Clauson slipped underneath in turns three and four to take command for keeps. Following a quick caution for Josh Shipley in turn four after six laps, Clauson sliced the traffic over the final half of the race to comfortably take the win.

Tracy Hines battled past Davis, Jr., for second on the eighth round but was unable to advance as traffic hindered his pursuit of the leader, with Davis, Jr., settling for the show position.

Front row outside starter Josh Pelkey slipped to fourth in the initial circuits then held the position the rest of the way, with Jon Stanbrough fending off advances from Rick Ziehl and R.J. Johnson over the final circuits to round out the top five. Ziehl and Johnson rounded out the seven drivers locked into Saturday night’s $5,000-to-win wingless Sprint Car Western World finale.

A pair of contenders had their night cut short with early incidents. ASCS Sooner and Lone Star champion Matt Covington flipped hard in turn two after contact of the opening lap of his winged heat race, while USAC National contender Kevin Thomas, Jr., climbed a right rear in turn four one lap into his wingless qualifying race and went for a wild ride. Both were done for the night.

Action at the 45th Annual FVP Western World Championships presented by Sands Chevrolet continues on Friday night at 7:00 p.m. with the remaining half of the Lucas Oil ASCS winged Sprint Car ranks and the ASCS Canyon Region wingless aces battling for spots in Saturday’s Western World Championships finale.

45th Annual FVP Western World Championships presented by Sands Chevrolet Thursday Results:

Winged Portion (Lucas Oil ASCS National Tour)

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