Dees, Barraza, Gill Win At Southern Oregon, Cheffey, Yawnick Win At Yreka, May Wins At Coos Bay

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Gill Fifth Different IMCA Modified Winner 

At Southern Oregon Speedway

White City, Oregon...July 22...Albert Gill won the 20 lap IMCA Modified Main Event Saturday night at Southern Oregon Speedway.  He becomes the fifth different winner in as many races.  Prior to the races, Gill declared that he is indeed racing for his third championship in the last four seasons.  Matt Duste made his first start of the season and finished a strong second.

Gill won his eight lap heat race after making a pass around Preston Jones, who finished second.  Gill also finished second to Jesse Bailey in the four lap Trophy Dash.  Santa Rosa, California visitor Jeff Faulkner forced Bailey to settle for second in their heat race.  In the Main Event, Preston Jones set the early pace in his bid for a first career win.  Ray Kniffen Jr. ran second in front of Gill.  Kniffen spun for a lap five caution flag.  The first restart was called back for debris.  Outlaw Kart graduate Jantzen Knips spun in Turn 2 on the next restart attempt.  The next restart saw Gill make a move on Jones with an inside pass on the back stretch.  Duste made a Turn 4 pass on Jones on lap eight to gain second.  Zach Fettinger was running closely behind Jones in fourth when Faulkner spun in  Turn 2 for a lap 11 caution flag.  Gill continued to lead Duste on the restart as Fettinger settled into third.  A lap 14 caution flag flew for James Welshonse and Jeremy Ohlde.  Gill maintained the lead through a pair of late restarts and was a happy winner ahead of M. Duste, Fettinger, Kniffen, Shane Everson, Knipps, Tony Duste, Faulkner, J. Bailey and Ohlde.

The IMCA Modifieds and IMCA Sport Modifieds return on August 12th as part of Hall of Fame Night.  For further information, go to www.southernoregonspeedway.com.

Race Results

IMCA Modifieds

Heat 1-Albert Gill, Preston Jones, Jeremy Ohlde.  Heat 2-Jeff Faulkner, Jesse Bailey, Ray Kniffen Jr.  Trophy Dash-Jesse Bailey, Albert Gill, Jeremy Ohlde.  Main Event-Albert Gill, Matt Duste, Zach Fettinger, Ray Kniffen Jr., Shane Everson, Jantzen Knips, Tony Duste, Jeff Faulkner, Jesse Bailey, Jeremy Ohlde, James Welshonse, Preston Jones, Tim Bailey.

Barraza Wins Eventful Sprint Car Race 

At Southern Oregon Speedway

White, City, Oregon...July 22...Kyler Barraza scored the victory in the 20 lap Kendall Oil Winged Sprint Car Main Event.  This was Barraza's third win of the season, and he increased his lead in the championship race as his three closest rivals didn't finish.  Cooper Desbiens drove a great race to finish second in his first visit to the track this year.

There were two heat races, and Bailey Hibbard won the first eight lapper ahead of Barraza.  Shane Forte won the second heat in front of Hedge Carter.  The six lap Scramble set the first three rows of the Main Event, and Jake Wheeler scored the victory in that race, followed by Barraza and B. Hibbard.  Wheeler is the reigning division champion, and he was making his first start at the track this season.  The race got off to an ugly start as David Hibbard got together with Enrique Jaime and Forte, resulting in flips by Jaime and Forte in Turn 4.  Barraza led the restart ahead of Wheeler, but Wheeler spun in Turn 2 for a caution flag.  Merissa Henson's night ended after contact sent her into a tractor tire.  Barraza continued to lead Carter and Camden Robustelli on the restart.  Desbiens took third from Robustelli on lap five.  A Robustelli spin in Turn 2 forced a lap six caution flag.  Barraza led the restart, but a lap didn't get completed after B. Hibbard and Wheeler got together with Wheeler flipping.  Barraza maintained the lead over Carter and Desbiens on the restart.  Barraza held a straightaway lead over Carter by lap 12, and one last caution flag waved on lap 13.  Desbiens took second from Carter on the restart as Barraza continued to lead the way.  Robustelli began to challenge Carter for third in the waning laps, and he made a Turn 2 pass on the last lap to gain the position.  Barraza won by a straightaway ahead of Desbiens, Robustelli and Carter.  Tanner Holmes made his debut with a lead lap fifth place finish as C. Hibbard was the last driver to take a checkered flag in the 12 car field.

Kendall Oil Winged Sprint Cars return to action at Southern Oregon Speedway on August 5th.  For further information, go to www.southernoregonspeedway.com.

Race Results

Kendall Oil Winged Sprint Cars

Heat 1-Bailey Hibbard, Kyler Barraza, Jake Wheeler.  Heat 2-Shane Forte, Hedge Carter, Camden Robustelli.  Scramble-Jake Wheeler, Kyler Barraza, Bailey Hibbard.  Main Event-Kyler Barraza, Cooper Desbiens, Camden Robustelli, Hedge Carter, Tanner Holmes, Calvin Hibbard, Bailey Hibbard, Jake Wheeler, Merissa Henson, Shane Forte, David Hibbard, Enrique Jaime.

Reigning Champion Dees Wins Late Model Feature 

At Southern Oregon Speedway

White City, Oregon...July 22...Bob Dees won the 20 lap Late Model Main Event Saturday night at Southern Oregon Speedway.  The reigning champion becomes the fourth different winner in four races.  A late restart showdown with incoming point leader Dustin Knight didn't stop Dees as he forced Knight to settle for second.

Nathan Augustine outran Kristy Grout to win the four lap Trophy Dash.  Mike Linder won the six lap heat race with B. Dees finishing second.  Linder charged into the lead at the start of the Main Event, followed by B. Dees and Knight.  On lap three, Knight and Linder got together in Turn 2 as B. Dees raced into the lead over Dave Foote.  Knight and Augustine had a little contact on the front stretch in their third place battle on lap six.  Knight spun in the turn for a lap seven caution flag.  B. Dees continued to lead Foote on the restart, and Augustine made a back stretch pass on Foote to take second a lap later.  Moments later, there was a red flag for a front stretch crash.  Knight made a move underneath both Grout and John Dees in Turn 4 to take third.  J. Dees and Grout made contact on the front stretch, resulting in Grout rolling past the start finish line.  She wasn't injured, but the race ended for both drivers.  B. Dees led Augustine and Foote on the restart.  Augustine was racing hard for the lead, but he spun for a lap 18 caution flag.  Knight was now second, and he gave B. Dees a good challenge on the outside groove.  However, Dees stayed smooth running the bottom line as he had all race long, and he brought it home to a well earned victory.  Knight settled for second, followed by Foote and Augustine.  The rest of the drivers watched from the sidelines as J. Dees was scored fifth ahead of Grout, Garrett Dees and Linder.

Race Results

Late Models

Heat-Mike Linder, Bob Dees, Dustin Knight.  Trophy Dash-Nathan Augustine, Kristy Grout, Bob Dees.  Main Event-Bob Dees, Dustin Knight, Dave Foote, Nathan Augustine, John Dees, Kristy Grout, Garrett Dees, Mike Linder.

King Snaps Peters Southern Oregon Speedway 

Dwarf Car Winning Streak

White City, Oregon...July 22...Josh King won the 20 lap SODCA Dwarf Car Main Event Saturday night at Southern Oregon Speedway.  King is a two time champion, and this was a nice tuneup for the big Western States Dwarf Car Nationals event that will be hosted by SODCA on August 4th and 5th.  King snapped a three race winning streak at the track for reigning champion Brock Peters, who settled for second.

Point leader Chad Cardoza was a double winner in preliminaries as he held off King to win their six lap heat race and the four lap A Dash.  Fred Hay won his heat race ahead of Steve Walker, and Cody Peters outran B. Peters to win the four lap B Dash.  Cardoza raced into the early Main Event lead ahead of King.  A lap two red flag flew when Hay got sideways in Turn 4, resulting in Walker making contact with him and rolling.  Cardoza led King and Ryan Smith on the restart.  An outside move on the front stretch of the fourth lap gained B. Peters third from Smith.  B. Peters quickly made it a three car battle for the lead, and a strong inside move on the front stretch gained B. Peters the lead on lap eight.  King was back in second a lap later as Cardoza headed to the pits.  A low pass in Turn 2 of the tenth lap gained King the lead from B. Peters.  C. Peters was now third.  King led the rest of the way for the victory, and B. Peters outran his son Cody for the second place finish.  Randy Slater and Hay rounded out the Top 5 finishers.

Race Results

SODCA Dwarf Car

Heat 1-Chad Cardoza, Josh King, Randy Slater.  Heat 2-Fred Hay, Steve Walker, Cody Peters.  A Dash-Chad Cardoza, Josh King, Steve Walker.  B Dash-Cody Peters, Brock Peters, Randy Slater.  Main Event-Josh King, Brock Peters, Cody Peters, Randy Slater, Fred Hay, Chad Cardoza, Ryan Smith, Mark Nielson, Steve Walker.

Johnson Scores First Mini Stock Win 

At Southern Oregon Speedway

White City, Oregon...July 22...Second generation racer Michael Johnson won his first 20 lap Mini Stock Main Event at Southern Oregon Speedway.  He also became the first new winner in this division since 2014 and is very much in the championship battle.  Johnson gained the lead on lap 13 when David Steele slowed and pitted, and he would lead the rest of the way on his way to victory. 

Johnson gave everybody a preview of things to come when he won the six lap heat race ahead of Steve Goetz.  Goetz battled Kristopher Mix to win the four lap Trophy Dash.  Gary Anderson led the first two laps of the Main Event as Andrew Hall pitted.  Steele took the lead on lap 3, and a push in Turn 2 dropped Johnson back to third.  Mix lost power and stalled in Turn 2 on lap seven.  Steele led Johnson and Goetz on the restart.  Steele appeared to have his motor problems from recent weeks solved as he led the way, but he slowed on lap 13 as Johnson and Goetz raced by.  Steele headed for the pits.  Johnson ran a good race out front to get the win.  Goetz spun exiting Turn 4, but he recovered quickly enough to hold his spot at the checkered flag.  Johnson won ahead of Goetz, Mix, incoming point leader Dillen Lausen and Steele.

Race Results

Mini Stocks

Heat-Michael Johnson, Steve Goetz, David Steele.  Trophy Dash-Steve Goetz, Kristopher Mix, Gary Anderson.  Main Event-Michael Johnson, Steve Goetz, Kristopher Mix, Dillen Lausen, David Steele, Andrew Hall, Hunter Magnan, Gary Anderson.

Britton Lucky In OTRO Hardtop Win 

At Southern Oregon Speedway

White City, Oregon...July 22...Jamie Britton won the 15 lap OTRO Hardtop Main Event Saturday night at Southern Oregon Speedway.  Britton had a little luck on his side as Bruce Wilkerson broke his front end while leading in the Vic & Louise Bridges owned entry.  Britton led from there ahead of four lap Trophy Dash winner Bill Trotter.

Britton won the six lap heat race and set the early Main Event pace ahead of Wilkerson and Trotter.  Wilkerson raced past Britton on the front stretch for the lead on lap four.  Wilkerson had suffered front end damage in a Trophy Dash crash, and his crew worked hard to get the car ready for the Main Event.  On lap seven, his front end broke and he limped to the pits.  Britton gained the lead and paced the remaining laps for the win.  Trotter was a season best second with his truck, driven by Kevin Lowell, finishing third.  Wilkerson and Jimmy Del Castille rounded out the Top 5.

Race Results

OTRO Hardtops

Heat-Jamie Britton, Bill Trotter, Kevin Lowell.  Trophy Dash-Bill Trotter, Jamie Britton, Jimmy Del Castille.  Main Event-Jamie Britton, Bill Trotter, Kevin Lowell, Bruce Wilkerson, Jimmy Del Castille.

Hudson Wins Pro Stock Main Event 

At Southern Oregon Speedway

White City, Oregon...July 22...Jeffrey Hudson won the 15 lap Pro Stock Main Event Saturday night at Southern Oregon Speedway.  Hudson is the 2015 Outlaw Pro Stock champion, and his win came aboard the Scott Bennett owned car.  Hudson won the six lap heat race and the four lap Trophy Dash as well.  Rookie Dean Hackworth finished second as Darron Arnold pitted before the finish.

Race Results

Pro Stocks

Heat-Jeffrey Hudson, Darron Arnold, Dean Hackworth.  Trophy Dash-Jeffrey Hudson, Dean Hackworth.  Main Event-Jeffrey Hudson, Dean Hackworth, Darron Arnold.

Wheeler, Holmes Win Southern Oregon Kart Races

White City, Oregon...July 21...500 Open Kart guru Mike Wheeler won the 25 lap Main Event Friday night at the Southern Oregon Speedway Outlaw Kart track. Wheeler was joined in the winner's circle by 250 Kart winner Carley Holmes, Box Stock winner Trevor Grimes and Beginner Box Stock winner Malachi Johnson. After his two heat race wins, Wheeler set a rapid pace out front and won the 25 lap 500 Open Kart Main Event ahead of Kenny Boardman and Lucas Ashe.

Carley Holmes returned and scored an impressive win in the 20 lap 250 Kart feature. Holmes was also a double heat race winner before winning the feature event. Devin Felix held off Trevor Grimes for the second place finish. Grimes won his third 20 lap Box Stock race immediately before the 250 Kart race and rushed to the pits to switch cars. In the Box Stock feature, Grimes held off fellow heat race winner Taylor Fuller and Keaton Augustine for the win. Malachi Johnson won the closest race of them all in the Beginner class. Johnson was closely pursued in the 15 lapper by double heat winner Gavin Restad, who settled for second ahead of Kiley Grimes. Gabe Garrison won the 12 lap Lawn Mower race.

Cheffey, Yawnick, Burkett Victorious At Siskiyou Speedway

Yreka, CA...July 22...Colton Cheffey won the 20 lap IMCA Sport Modified Main Event Saturday night at Siskiyou Motor Speedway.  This was the fourth straight win for Cheffey as he continues to roll.  Cheffey also won the four lap Trophy Dash.  Last week, Ryder Boswell won the dash, only to fall out of the Main Event early.  This time around, Boswell ran strong and was in contention for the win.  Cheffey brought it home to victory, while Boswell was a season best second.  Point leader D.J. Bottoms held off Randy Wright for a third place finish.  Jack Waldon III had another good showing in fifth, followed by reigning champion Jimmy Lipke, 2015 champion Colter Boswell, Isaac Sanders, Matt Sanders and Gary Foster.  Wright held off the challenges of Cheffey to win his eight lap heat race and prevent a Cheffey clean sweep.  R. Boswell won his heat race ahead of Lipke.

Marilyn Yawnick scored a convincing 20 lap McDonald's Mini Stock feature victory.  The reigning champion and current point leader had three seconds and three thirds going into the night, but this was her fisrt win of the season.  Yawnick steadily pulled away from the pack in the rapidly run event, and she beat Ethan Killingsworth by about a straightaway at the checkered flag.  Terry Kendrick ran a solid race in third, while Mike Frost was a season best fourth.  Guy Morris, Amber Waldon, Mike Whitaker and Jason Frost completed the finishing order.  Killingsworth held off Whitaker for the eight lap heat race win, while Kendrick won a close race with Yawnick for the four lap Trophy Dash victory.

Bob Burkett won the 20 lap Late Model Lite Main Event.  Burkett is the current point leader at Medford as well as the 2016 Medford Mini Stock champion, and he won the Main Event at his home track last week.  Reigning division champion Lee Doty looked impressive as he won the four lap Trophy Dash in front of Charlie Eaton.  Burkett was also running strong as he held off Doty to win an exciting eight lap heat race.  Up until lap 14, Doty was looking like he could win the Main Event.  Unfortunately, Doty's race ended early and he was scored fifth.  Doty's 15.078 was the fastest time of the night in the Main Event, but Burkett had a fast lap of 15.168.  Burkett was chased in the Main Event by Charlie Eaton, Bill Spencer and Greg Arnold, all of the lead lap.  Eric Aos was scored sixth, followed by his son, Dusty Aos.  Eaton won the other heat race ahead of E. Aos.

When racing resumes on August 26th, the Outlaw Pro Stocks will be a part of the show along with IMCA Sport Modifieds, McDonald's Mini Stocks and IMCA Modifieds.  For further information, go to www.siskiyoumotorspeedway.com.

May, George, Montgomery Win At Coos Bay Speedway

Coos Bay, Oregon...July 22...Reigning champion Dave May won the 20 lap Sprint Car Main Event Saturday night at Coos Bay Speedway.  May became the fourth different winner in five races and stayed in contention in the championship battle.  Point leader Lawrence Van Hoof and Ryan Kingrey ran close behind in second and third, respectively.  Brett Hulsey, Scott Walling, Christon Beaird and Casey Sabin completed the finishing order after John Bowers scratched with motor issues after finishing second to Kingrey in the five lap Trophy Dash.   May won the eight lap heat race ahead of Van Hoof.

Mike George won the 25 lap NASCAR Whelen All American Series Super Late Model Main Event.  It was his seventh win of the season as George continued his march towards the championship.  Toby McIntyre continues to be in title contention after his latest second place finish.  Brody Montgomery was a distant third, followed by Brian Tennet, Chris Ray and 2014 champion Trina Post.  Thor Kristenson scratched after the eight lap heat race, which was won by McIntyre in a close battle with George.  George won the five lap Trophy Dash ahead of McIntyre.

Brody Montgomery won the 20 lap Sportsman Late Model Main Event.  This was the 11th win of the season for the current point leader, and he managed to add some points to his lead over two time reigning champion Wayne Butler, who ended up fifth.  Deven Brown appeared to earn a season best second ahead of Dyllan Siewell and Stacy Robinson.  Unfortunately, Brown was disqualified in post race tech to move everybody behind him up a position.  Siewell won the eight lap heat race ahead of Montgomery, but Montgomery beat Siewell in a photo finish to win the five lap Trophy Dash.

Jeff Thurman scored the win in the 20 lap Street Stock feature.  It was the second win of the season for Thurman, who was chased by Josh Bearden.  This was the best finish of the season for Bearden, and he won the five lap Trophy Dash ahead of point leader Justin Krossman.  Krossman finished third in the Main Event ahead of Ken Fox.  Thurman won the eight lap heat race ahead of Krossman.

Sam Talon won the 20 lap Mini Outlaws Main Event.  This was the fifth win of the season for the point leader.  Talon also won the five lap Trophy Dash ahead of Alyssa Johnson.  Talon won the Main Event by a straightaway in front of Jason Kallam, while Johnson held off John Herny and Tom Williams in a good battle for third.  Jamie Daniels and Dan Daiels rounded out the finishing order.  Henry won a good battle with Kallam to win the eight lap heat race.

Ryan Siewell won the 25 lap Hornets Main Event.  This was the tenth feature win of the season for the current point leader and it came ahead of reigning champion Jeremiah Reiber.  Second ranked Sam Taylor was a solid third, followed by Carl Johnson, Tim Young, Patrick Nagel, Dave Siewell, Riley Kurby, Tom Williams and Hannah Robison.  Braden Fugate enjoyed two good preliminary efforts as he battled R. Siewell to win his eight lap heat race and five lap Trophy Dash.  Williams won the other heat race ahead of Reiber.

Next week is the big $3,000 to win Super Late Model Tidal Wave 50, which is expected to attract some top drivers from throughout Oregon and possibly California.  The NASCAR event will also include the Sportsman Late Models, Street Stocks, Mini Outlaws and Hornets.  For further information, go to www.coosbayspeedway.us.


Silver Dollar Speedway Race Results July, 21 2017

360 Sprints
Michael Kofoid
Michael Ing
Chase Majdic
Andy Forsberg
Sean Becker
Brad Bumgarner
Kyle Hirst
Steven Tiner
Kirt Organ
Jake Haulot
Mark Tabor Jr.
Brandon Powell
John Clark
Daniel Keen
Peter Paulson
Tanner Carrick
Jeremy Wilson
Mike Monahan
Jim Richardson
Michael Keen
Kevin Lovell

Hobby Stocks
Nick Vidovich
Kyle Allen
Colin Ferguson
James West
Shannon Collins
Jesse Skidmore
Jeremy Langenderfer
Earl Adams

Economy Sprints
Cameron Haney
Wyatt Brown
Mike Ficklin
Cameron Haney Jr.
Mike Sayre
Chris Story
David Johnson

600s Micros
George Nielson
Nick Robfogel
Justin Stetch
Rick Gutzke

Street Stocks
Phil Marino
Gary Newman
Danny Dozier
Richard Workman


Marysville Raceway Race Results July 22, 2017

BCRA Midgets
Cory Elliott
Maria Cofer
Floyd Alvis
Michael Faccinto
Nate Wait
J.R. Williams
Alex Schutte
Mason Daniel

Economy Sprints
Cameron Haney Jr.
Jeff Macedo
Matt Beardslee
Cameron Haney
Chad Thompson

BCRA Midget Lites
R.C. Smith
Emilee Lindgren
Jerry Cisco
Dakota Albright
Scott Kinney

Wingless Sprints
Shawn Jones
Brett Youngman
Tony Richards

Super Stocks
Mike Walko
James Castleberry
Rod Oliver


Placerville Speedway Race Results July 22, 2017

360 Sprint Cars - A Main
Results are not official
1     #88N Sean Becker      
2     #4S Buddy Kofoid
3     #22 Shane Golobic
4     #94 Steven Tiner
5     #14X Marcus Dumesny
6     #1R Ryan Robinson
7     #19 Chase Majdic
8     #7 Kalib Henry
9     #4SA Greg DeCaires
10     #83T Tanner Carrick
11     #7C Tony Gualda
12     #14 D.J. Freitas
13     #77 Mike Benson
14     #2K Kyle Offill
15     #85 C.J. Humphreys
16     #38 Colby Johnson
17     #5 Kirt Organ  
18     #45 Jake Morgan  
19     #25 Justin Johnson      
20     #33T Jimmy Trulli  

Spec Sprints - A Main
Results are not official
1     #45 Jake Morgan
3     #1C Jimmy Christian
4     #27 Chris Kerr  
5     #7EJ Cody Spencer  
6     #38 Casey McClain  
7     #6W Billy Wallace
8     #1W Trey Walters
9     #42 Will Fatu
10     #28 Bruce Morrow  
11     #14 Barry Pries Jr.      
12     #84 Brent Steck      
13     #56K Scott Hall  

Limited Late Models
Results are not official
1     #96M Matt Michelli
2     #37 Ray Trimble
3     #23 Mike Lightfoot
4     #16 Scott Woessner  
5     #96 Ken Michelli  
6     #92 Tom Tillford
7     #3 Eddie Gardner
8     #15 Dennis Ahart
9     #23J Tyler Lightfoot

Pure Stocks  
2     #17 Nick Baldwin
3     #14 Scott Grunert  
4     #29 Dan Jinkerson  
5     #22K Jason Palmer
6     #8 Mike Rose
7     #80 Jason Armstrong
8     #43 Ken Bernstein
9     #1X Lonnie Leonard
10     #08 Mike Stoeckle
11     #14SR Rick Grunert  
12     #342 Jesse Van Roenkel
13     #68E John Ewing          
14     #X86 Dave Silva          
15     #11L Chris Van Roenkel
16     #2 Ronnie Richards


Douglas County Speedway Race Results JUly 22, 2017

Hornets
Brad Moffitt
Ron Johnson
Dave Beals
Bob Vancil
Joe Marical
Bruce McMasters
Andy Nelson
Pete Lemon
Cherish Wilson
Dylan Grichar
Joel Hazen
Rachel Mason
Gary Carnes
Richard Fleming
Skyler Thompson
Jeremy Simms
Valerie West

Hardtops
Harlem Cox
Greg Hickman
Don Brysco
Matt Klass
Mike Batman

Modified
Andrew Koens
James Smith
Danial Jobe

Mini Stocks
Jeff Solberg
Kevin Ballard
Bill Stewart
Neil Pecor
Kyle Brown
Chris Lemon
John Dumire


Lakeport Speedway Race Results July 22, 2017

Jammers
Dave Rogers
Brandi Robertson
Raymond Taylor Jr.
Dennis Anderson
Michael Koch
Tyler Manning
Christian Sanchez
Gene O'Dell

Legends
Scott Sabol
Jaden Fisher
James Stillman
Zach Frazer
Dylan Washburn
Aiden Daniels
Wyatt Hobart
Kylie Daniels
Heather Hadley

Bombers
Mike Sullivan
Corey James
Josh Morrison
Lauren Snider

Bandoleros
Lane Anderson
Justin Sabol
Trey Daniels

Redwood Acres Speedway Race Results July 22, 2017

Modifieds
Randy Houston
Darrin Knight
Charlie Collins
Kris Price
Darrin Sullivan
Eric Price Jr.
Eric Johnson
Dustin DeRosier
Sierra Furia
Richie Potts
Andy Vanderveer
Cody Braund
Tom Ford
Keith Bloom Jr.
Simi Tour
Adrianna Strugnell
Orion Mosher
Dave Campbell
Sal Lopez

Bombers
Main Event
John Lally
Kolby Jackson
Jimmy Sorrels
Chris Naughton
Kimberly Sorrels
Ron Duke Jr.*
Jim Redd
Jeff French
Bethany Rapp

Road Runners
Main Event #1
Nick Ford
Daniel Buell
Jake Keeling
Tim Ratzlaff
Lindsey Zito
Bob Ratzlaff
Jennifer Murell
Andy Savage
Dominic Vogelsang

Main Event #2
Daniel Buell
Tim Ratzlaff
Nick Ford
Bob Ratzlaff
Jake Keeling
Andy Savage
Lindsey Zito
Dominic Vogelsang
Jennifer Murell

Mini Stocks
Brian Murrell Sr.
Brett Murrell
Eugene Palmer
Troy Lee
Scott Taylor*
Brandon Katri
Nick Ford*
Kayla Foster
Rick (SUB Trevor) Estes

Thunder Roadsters
Paul Peeples
Tommy Payne
Ronnie O'Neil
Chris Lawrence
Mac Collado
Dax Kinsey

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Southern Oregon Speedway Returns With Late Models, 

Sprint Cars Saturday Night

White City, Oregon...Southern Oregon Speedway returns from a one week break with another double header weekend.  After a Friday night of Outlaw Kart racing on the one-eighth mile clay oval, there's a seven division show scheduled for the big track on Saturday night.  The action packed lineup will feature Kendall Oil Winged Sprint Cars, Late Models, IMCA Modifieds, SODCA Dwarf Cars, Mini Stocks, OTRO Hardtops and Pro Stocks.  The fastest three divisions are all on the schedule.

There's lots of news in the Kendall Oil Winged Sprint Car division.  Outlaw Kart star Tanner Holmes made his first laps recently in a Sprint Car.  If all goes according to plans, he could be making his division debut on Saturday night.  Young Tanner has won on every level in which he's competed in Cage Karts, and now he's set his sights on the big track.  Tanner has the makings of a future Sprint Car champion.

The Sprint Car effort is generating quite a bit of interest, and there's word of a few teams building cars and others looking to get in.  David Hibbard has been working to help build up the class.  "I think the rules keep the cost down and keep the competition pretty close, " said David.  "The fans are seeing a good show.  Nobody is dominating.  I think we're building a good foundation for this class to grow on."

With two Main Event wins, Kyler Barraza remains at the top of the point ladder, while D. Hibbard, rookie Merissa Henson and Bailey Hibbard are battling for second.  Bailey won his second Main Event last time out and would be a close second to Barraza if not for a mistake in the season opener when be bypassed the scales on his way to the pits.  Barraza gave Hibbard all he could handle last time out and spun in the final turn rather than make contact with him in his daring low groove pass attempt. 

Bailey's grandfather, Calvin Hibbard, Enrique Jaime and Camden Robustelli are others to watch for this week.  Word is that reigning champion Jake Wheeler will be making an appearance.  Jake just had an impressive Top 5 Speedweek effort with a series best Main Event finish of second last week.  The Wheeler family has been great supporters of Southern Oregon Sprint Car racing for several years.  There are five cars known to be in the works for this division, and word is the next one may be ready by August 5th.

The Late Models have been getting the attention of the fans as car count has been improving.  Only a point separates Dustin Knight and Nathan Augustine in a close championship battle.  These two were joined by Trent Elliott in the winner's column after Elliott won the most recent race.  Reigning champion Bob Dees looked much faster in his third place finish last time. 

Dees is getting his newer car dialed in and should be a factor in the battle to win some races in the coming weeks.  As somebody who supported the effort to build this class a few years ago, Dees sees the Late Model car count growing now.  "I think all the ingredients are there for this class to really take off, " said Bob.  "When we did this before, you never knew what the purse was going to be.  We have a guaranteed purse now.  The track has been good, and that makes for some good racing for the fans."

Bob's son Garrett Dees is getting better in his rookie season, and son John Dees should be able to make his season debut.  Third ranked Kristy Grout, Mike Linder, Dave Foote and Don Garrett Jr. are others to watch for this week.  Word is that because of a very busy work schedule, Steve Lemley nearly sent his car to the track this week for a veteran racer to give it some shakedown laps.  Steve has an old Richard Papenhausen car, and he also has another car for sale that has been looked at by interested parties.  Rich McCoy is said to be coming out with a car from the shop of Rapp Racing later this year.  Rich, who is racing for the IMCA Sport Modified championship, put fenders on the Modified and won a race at Roseburg last week.  Chris Biggs also has a car in the works for a possible August 12th debut. 

Not to be outdone, the IMCA Modifieds have had four different winners so far this year in Monte Bischoff, Nick Trenchard, Danny Lauer and Derek Nance.  The consistent Albert Gill, who has finished as high as second this year, leads the point race in a bid for his third division championship in four years.  More importantly, Gill is hot on the trail of his first win of the season.  Jesse Bailey is another driver to watch as he's had more Top 3 finishes than anybody since last season.  2016 "Rookie Of The Year" James Welshonse, James Anderson, Jeremy Ohlde, Shane Everson, Duane Orsburn and Preston Jones are others to look for this week.

Perhaps the luckiest driver in the Dwarf Cars this year is Brock Peters.  The reigning SODCA champion has won the last three S.O. Speedway races, but two of those wins came at the expense of a spin by son Cody Peters and a mechanical failure for Camden Robustelli.  Both drivers should be there to try to put a halt to Brock's winning streak.  The most recent point list finds Chad Cardoza leading B. Peters and Ryan Smith, and just a few points separate the three.  Smith and Cardoza are looking for their first win of the season, and Fred Hay, Kaycee Sheeler, Steve Walker and Randy Slater are other hard chargers to look for this Saturday.

Only six Mini Stock drivers have won Main Events since 2014.  The odds seemed to be in the favor of a new winner in the last two races as David Steele had major motor problems, but 2013 champion Steve Goetz and 2014 champion Gary Anderson won those two races to put themselves back into a close championship battle.  Young Dillen Lausen won his first Trophy Dash last time out and is barely holding on to the lead with Anderson, Kristopher Mix, Goetz and Michael Johnson within less than 20 points.  In fact, Steele isn't too far behind if he can get his motor problems ironed out.

The OTRO Hardtops and Pro Stocks round out an exciting program on the big track.  Mark Minter and Jamie Britton are the Hardtop winners so far, but Bruce Wilkerson, Bill Trotter, Nathan Augustine and Jimmy Del Castille will be out to add their names to the winner's list.  The track remains committed to bringing the Pro Stocks back under the banner with championship points and a guaranteed purse.  Darron Arnold is anticipated this week along with Tom Hackworth, Josh Kralicek and Miles Deubert.  Will Dr. Scott Lenz make an appearance and go for Win #3?  Will any Association members come for a shot at the $300 to win?

The Outlaw Kart track will showcase Beginners Box Stocks, Box Stocks, 250 Intermediate and 500 Open Karts.  Some of the young stars anticipated this week include Jacob James, Trevor Grimes, Keaton Augustine, Wyatt Pinckney and Isaiah Sanders.  The program will also include some lawnmower racers from the Southern Oregon Lawnmower Association. 

Gate Times both nights are 5:00 PM with the first race starting at 7:00 PM.  General Admission on Saturday is $12.00 with Seniors, Juniors (6-12) and Military $6.00.  Children 5 and under are free.  General Admission on Friday is $10.00 with children 6 and under $5.00.  For further information, go to www.southernoregonspeedway.com.

Pit Stops

This column will be a bit brief, but there are a few things to talk about at Southern Oregon Speedway.  The effort to turn things around at the track is an ongoing process that has had and will have set backs.  However, progress continues.  Whether it's replacing pipes from the aging plumbing system at the facility, replacing various equipment, adding touches like the benches at the concession stand area or general improvements to the big and small track, things are happening that will help the future of Southern Oregon Speedway. 

On the upcoming calendar are three very important events for the future of the track.  Hall Of Fame Night is fast approaching on August 12th, the Cascade Sprint Car Challenge, Presented by Herz Precision Parts, is next on August 26th.  The R. Charles Snyder Salute is coming on September 2-3.  The first and third events mentioned here, along with the Roger Haudenshild Tribute that was held earlier this year, are very important to this race track.  They honor people who helped made racing in Southern Oregon happen.  It's also worth noting the Dwarf Car Nationals on August 4-5 is the biggest Dwarf Car event in the state of Oregon.

When you talk Hall Of Fame, there are varying opinions offered up by long time observers as to who should get in.  In reality, this night should have happened a long time ago, and it's a bit of a puzzle as to why it didn't come up until this year.  This was an event that was very much on Promoter Mike McCan's mind when he began his ten year run at the track last year.  To help in the effort to get this started, brothers Curt and Denny Deatherage have come on board.  The Deatherage's are knowledgeable in Oregon racing history, and they made the Historical Night and Hall Of Fame happen at Cottage Grove Speedway some 15 years ago.  One of the things they will be doing is constructing a display of old photos of Medford racing's past.  This display will see additions in the years to come.

The event itself should grow in the future.  The goal is to get it up and running now and build on that foundation.  In Hall Of Fame discussions at other tracks, a comment that comes up is why isn't there an actual building?  It's not that this can't happen, but you start getting into the cost of it all and that bogs down the entire effort.  What many places have settled on is a Hall Of Fame gathering, and honorees are presented with Hall Of Fame plaques.  An actual pre race get together, either earlier in the day or the night before, could be in the cards for the future.  This year, the inductions will take place on race night.

The discussion that is sure to have many opinions is who belongs in the Hall Of Fame?  Southern Oregon racing has a history that stretches back many decades.  There were a few different tracks in Medford and White City, not to mention Ashland Speedway.  Many drivers deserve this honor as well as car owners and people who worked hard behind the scenes to make it happen.  Rest assured that 2017 is the first of an annual event, and the greats will all be honored.  Announcements on who will be getting inducted will be forthcoming, but August 12th will be a night on which you will want to be at Southern Oregon Speedway.

The August 12th race will be a Stock Car night, headlined by Late Models, IMCA Modifieds, IMCA Sport Modifieds, Pro Stocks, JOAT Labs Hornets and SODCA Dwarf Cars.  The Outlaw Pro Stock group will be supporting this race and have announced that they will be honoring the late Rocky Nash, who died from complications resulting from his crash in Yreka earlier this year.  Nash was a two time feature winner last season and a long time racer.  The lineup of divisions on the schedule that night will make for some great racing.

On August 26th, lots of things will be happening.  The main attraction is the Cascade Sprint Car Challenge, presented by Herz Precision Parts.  Longtime Wingless 360 Sprint Car supporter Mark Herz has come on board to sponsor this event, which pays $3,000 to win.  Some of the best Wingless 360 Sprint Car racers from Oregon and California will be in action.  Our own Kyler Barraza has said he's racing, and word out of California is that respected car owner Ted "Would You Believe It" Finkenbinder will be fielding his two race cars.  Ted always brings his A Game, which will make for some great action on the track.  We'll have more news on who is coming in the days ahead.  The Sprint Cars will be joined by the Valley Stor-All Late Models Lites, Mini Stocks and JOAT Labs Hornets that night.

An announce met on format and purse should be made in the next few days, but the night just gets better.  The good people at Hays Oil (www.haysoil.com) will be there as this is Hays Oil Night At The Races.  This means giveaways for the fans.  We have just received word that there will be a grudge match between two local DJ's driving Hornets.  It's all about creating excitement around Southern Oregon Speedway.

The R. Charles Snyder Salute is already generating interest from fans.  IMCA Modifieds, IMCA Sport Modifieds and SODCA Dwarf Cars are listed on the schedule, and there will be purse details and information on any additional divisions competing that weekend very soon.  However, the event is about honoring legendary Southern Oregon Speedway/Medford Speedway announcer R. Charles Snyder.  The Race Tower, which has the announcer, scorer and VIP sections and the soon to be upgraded rooftop, will be dedicated to Snyder in a special ceremony that weekend.  There will be more details in the days ahead.

The challenge has been issued to the IMCA Modified racers to show the fans what you've got.  The drivers have asked for and gotten the IMCA sanctioning, a guaranteed purse and smooth and consistent racing conditions.  The division has been a cornerstone class at the speedway for years, but the numbers have declined during the past 7-8 seasons.  Neighboring Yreka is struggling even more.  Some good racers have continued to support the class, including Albert Gill, Jesse Bailey, Zach Fettinger and Jeremy Ohlde.  At the recent Speedweek race, only eight area racers were there to challenge the Tour racers.  A race before that, only five locals showed, while five visitors were there to keep the car count in double digits.

The division is being give a fair shake.  The Speedweek and Roger Haudenshild Tribute races featured increased purses, and the R. Charles Snyder Salute will do the same.  The area is known to have a car count base approaching or even surpassing the 30's, and there are some very talented stars that the fans have enjoyed watching through the years who are included in those numbers.  There can still be some great days ahead for IMCA Modified racing.  They've had their challenges in recent years.  Racing is more expensive and the Sport Modifieds are there for racers to compete and have therefore effected Modified car count, but the division has had a longer run than most other forms of racing that you'll find at different race tracks.

It's worth giving a note of appreciation to guys like Gill, Bailey (Jesse and Tim), Ohlde, Fettinger, Nick Trenchard, Mark Wauge, Scott Crumm, Duane Orsburn, Shane Everson, James Anderson, James Welshonse, Preston Jones and Monte Bischoff.  The division still lives on because these drivers (among others) won't give up on it.  With a bit more support, the division could be seen much more at the track in the future.  It's in the hands of the drivers.

Four Cylinder racing is alive and well at Southern Oregon Speedway, and it's an important part of the racing program.  Mini Stocks have been there since the track opened in 1996.  Late Model Lites have been there as well.  It appeared to be gone, but racers like Lee Doty, Danny Prewitt, Charlie Eaton and Eric Aos wouldn't let it go away.  The cars have evolved to become one of the fastest divsions at the track, and they've been putting on a good show this year.  There have been three different winners so far in Doty, Bob Burkett and Bob Westcott.  Eaton and Prewitt are certainly knocking on the door to victory.

Hornets were such an afterthought at the track that they were booked in 2013 and nobody came.  The division was sort of just there over the next two years until McCann came in to promote the track.  With a paying purse for the first time and JOAT Labs building cages, car count is finally growing for this class.  Why does that matter?  You have to find ways to bring new stars into the sport.  Even with the half-hearted effort to build the class before, we've seen young guns Michael Johnson, Dillen Lausen and Garrett Fredrickson move up from the Hornets class and into Mini Stocks.  Hornets matter to the program, and racers like Tim Hedges and his four cars, Derrel Nelson Jr. and his family, Jason Stoutenburgh and Dillon Irving are emerging as new stars at the speedway.

Mini Stocks are a bit down this year as drivers have moved on or are taking a year off.  The racers who are participating this season, however, are doing a great job of putting on a show for the fans.  Lausen and Johnson are emerging as Mini Stock stars in a field that includes champions like David Steele, Steve Goetz, Gary Anderson and Bob Burkett.  Kristopher Mix, Andrew Hall and Hunter Magnan are also putting on a show for the fans.  From the days of Rich McCoy, to Mike Johnson, to John Derby, to today, Mini Stocks continue to make great memories as the "Street Stocks" of Southern Oregon Speedway.

Last Race At Siskiyou Speedway 

Until Late August This Saturday

Yreka, CA...It's almost time for the County Fair and a one month hiatus for Siskiyou Motor Speedway.  Before that happens, there will be racing this Saturday night.  IMCA Sport Modifieds and McDonald's Mini Stocks are scheduled along with IMCA Modifieds and Late Model Lites.  This will be your last chance to enjoy the racing action until the track comes back after the County Fair on August 26th.

The IMCA Sport Modifieds seems to be the home of the second generation racers.  Names like Cheffey, Bottoms and Boswell have been heard over the PA system for years.  Jack Waldon III is looking to join the other young guns as a Main Event winner.  Waldon was driving a brilliant race two weeks ago and leading the way before his car lost power.  Last week, he rebounded with his best finish of the season in third.  However, Jack wants to get that win.  He's showed noticeable improvement from last season to this season, and it seems like he could emerge with that victory any time now.

The problem for the competition is that Colton Cheffey has hit his stride.  Cheffey was tabbed by long time observers as the driver to beat this year, but his effort took a hit in late May with a crash that caused him to miss a race.  Meanwhile, D.J. Bottoms stepped up with a pair of feature wins and recently used a Top 5 finish to take over the point lead.  With his third straight win last week.  Cheffey is now second in the standings, but he'll probably need some bad luck for Bottoms to take the lead.

Another driver anxious to add his name to the winner's list is Ryder Boswell.  Like his championship winning brother Colter, Ryder was a Main Event winner in Mini Stocks before graduating to the faster class.  He won the Trophy Dash last week, but his night ended early in the Main Event.  There are some talented racers vying for the glory, and other stars to watch for this week include reigning champion Jimmy Lipke, Doug Franklin, Randy Wright and Garrett Hamilton.

Now seems like a time for a new winner in McDonald's Mini Stocks.  Last week, Chris Jorgensen took the wheel of the Aaron Jorgensen car and scored an impressive win by holding off the flying Ethan Killingsworth.  Ethan already has four wins this year, and his second last week was a nice comeback from his crash in the previous race.  Mike Frost and Amber Waldon are two leading candidates in the "who's next to win" category.  Both have been supporting the division pretty well this season and are due for a big night.

Reigning champion Marilyn Yawnick remains winless in the Main Event so far this season.  Because of her consistency early on while everybody else struggled at times, Yawnick is off to a good start in her bid to repeat as champion.  However, she wants to get her #11 car to the winner's circle.  Mike Whitaker has a win this year, and his third place finish last week will keep the second place battle close between he and Killingsworth.  Other Mini Stock stars to watch for this week include Terry Kendrick, Dennis Jorgensen and Mike Colson.

The IMCA Modifieds and Late Model Lites are both scheduled this week.  Who might support the show in uncertain.  Last time the Medford based Late Model Lites were scheduled, they canceled at the last minute as several cars needed to be repaired.  Stars of the division include reigning Medford champion Lee Doty, Medford point leader Bob Burkett, Charlie Eaton, Danny Prewitt and Eric Aos.

The IMCA Sport Modifieds and McDonald's Mini Stocks will be racing hard this week to put on a show for the fans.  For further information, go www.siskiyoumotorspeedway.com. 

Sprint Cars, Late Models And Kids Rides 

At Coos Bay Speedway

Coos Bay, Oregon...NASCAR Whelen All American Racing Series action returns to Coos Bay Speedway this Saturday night with another great lineup.  In addition to the return of the Winged Sprint Cars along with NASCAR Super Late Models, Sportsman Late Models, Street Stocks, Mini Outlaws and Hornets, it's also Lucky Rides Night for the Kids.  It's going to be a fun and entertaining night.

It's been a while since the track's regular Winged Sprint Car Series has been on the schedule.  After four races, the championship battle is still pretty close.  With two feature wins, Lawrence Van Hoof is the point leader by 18 over Casey Sabin.  Ryan Kingery is 20 points out, while two time reigning champion Dave May is 22 points back in fourth.  May is still searching for his first win of the season.  May's season so far has been a mixed bag.  He had a disappointing season opener, followed by back to back second place finishes.  His most recent start was a DNF after he had won the dash and his heat race.  Can he join Van Hoof, Kyler Barraza and Shane Forte as a feature winner this week?  Christon Beaird and Brett Hulsey are others to watch for this week.

This week's Super Late Model race can also be seen as a tune up for next week's $3,000 to win Tidal Wave 50.  If there's a local star who could beat the visiting drivers anticipated to claim the big money, it's point leader Mike George.  George has already racked up six feature triumphs, but his point lead is only 24 ahead of 2015 champion Toby McIntyre.  Toby only has one win, but he's usually not far behind George at the checkered flag.  He knows he needs to get some wins to stake his claim on the first prize money offered up by NASCAR at season's end.   Third ranked Chris Ray is also hoping to pick up a win this week, and other stars to watch for include 2014 champion Trina Post, 2016 runnerup Thor Kristensen and Jared Bemetz.

The race for the $1,000 Sportsman Late Model championship is a two car battle between Brody Montgomery and Wayne Butler.  Montgomery is racking up the Main Event wins this season with ten, while two time defending champion Butler has two wins.  The biggest reason for the slim 12 point lead for Montgomery is the fact that Butler finishes second almost every time that Brody wins.  Can Butler get a win this week?  Third ranked Dyllan Siewell is the only other feature winner this year, but Charlie Withers, Jeff Krossman and Devon Brown are among the others hoping to change that.

Justin Krossman may be a five time winner and the runaway Street Stock point leader, but there's another driver who has been stealing his thunder in recent weeks.  Steve Dubisar missed the first few races this year, but he's been making up for lost time with a division leading six Main Event wins.  However, there's not much happening in points as Ken Fox is a comfortable second ahead of one time winner Jeff Thurman.  The closest battle is for third as Dubisar trails Thurman by 64 points.  Reigning champion Daniel Land is a one time winner this year who seems to be getting his truck dialed in, and Josh Bearden and Dustin Hitner are other drivers to watch for this week.

The Mini Outlaw point battle was broken wide open in the past few weeks as 2015 champion Sam Talon leads Dan Daniels by over 100 points.  Talon now has four feature triumphs, but he was facing stiff competition from Rob Lauver until Lauver blew a motor in a visit to Cottage Grove.  Lauver, reigning champion Ryder Johnson, double division racer Ken Fox, John Henry and third ranked Jason Kallam are also on the winner's list this year, and Lauver actually tops the winner's list with five aboard his fast VW Beetle.

Ryan Siewell has proven to be very difficult to beat in the Hornets division.  With a division leading nine Main Event triumphs, Siewell leads Sam Taylor by 80 points.  In the most recent event, which was not for points, third ranked Hannah Robison won her heat race and had a career best second place feature finish.  She and Taylor, who won the recent Trophy Dash, will be out to evict Siwell from the Main Event winner's circle.  While Siewell and reigning champion and two time feature winner Jeremiah Reiber took the most recent race off, veteran Tom Williams won his third feature of the season.  Tom is currently fifth in points, while Reiber is only 14 points behind Robison in the battle for third.  2016 point runnerup Jeremy Beard, April Warmack, Patrick Nagel and Tim Young should be among the other racers to watch this week.

With free rides for the kids and a good lineup of divisions, Whelen Night At The Races is the perfect time to come check out a show.  For further information, go to www.coosbayspeedway.us.

Barraza Coming To Cascade Sprint Car Challenge 

At Southern Oregon Speedway

White City, Oregon...Southern Oregon Speedway is hosting a big $3,000 to win Wingless 360 Sprint Car race on August 26th.  It's the Cascade Sprint Car Challenge, presented by Herz Precision Parts, and it's offering the biggest winner's prize for a wingless race in Oregon this year.  That kind of prize money is sure to attract some top notch talent, and it's already gotten the attention of Kyler Barraza.

In more recent years, Kyler has made a name for himself as one of the top Winged Sprint Car drivers in the state.  Currently, he leads the Kendall Oil Winged Sprint Car point race at Southern Oregon Speedway.  He hasn't been as active in the two years prior to this season, but when Kyler won a race at Coos Bay Speedway earlier this year, he showed that he hadn't lost a step.  He's won twice in the first five races at Southern Oregon Speedway, and that has put him into the point lead.

Barraza's credentials are impressive.  He's a two time Southern Oregon Sprint Tour champion, and he has three championships at Coos Bay Speedway.  One of his more famous wins was the night he took his 360 Sprint Car to a big Super Modified race on the pavement of Roseburg and won in 2007.  He's had plenty of success on the Oregon Winged Sprint Car circuit through the years, but he's no stranger to success in Wingless Sprint Cars either.  Kyler won the first two North West Wingless Tour Main Events in 2009.

The lure of a big payday has gotten the attention of Barraza.  He's won his share of races with the wing at Southern Oregon Speedway.  He knows the track pretty well, and he brings lots of confidence with him every time he straps into the race car.  Some of the best drivers on the West Coast will be coming to town for a shot at the money and the right to call themselves the winner of the first ever Cascade Sprint Car Challenge Race.  Perhaps that winner will be Kyler Barraza.  For further information, go to www.southernoregonspeedway.com or write to contact@southernoregonspeedway.com.

Full Slate Of Racing On Tap For Siskiyou Motor Speedway, More

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Full Slate Of Racing On Tap For Siskiyou Motor Speedway

Yreka, CA...Another exciting night of racing is set for Siskiyou Motor Speedway on Saturday.  The IMCA Sport Modifieds are very competitive this season, and it's hard to predict who might win from week to week.  Joining them this week will be McDonald's Mini Stocks, Outlaw Pro Stocks and SODCA Dwarf Cars.  The IMCA Modifieds are also on the schedule.  On Friday night at the Outlaw Kart track next to the big track, a full program of 500 Open Karts, Speedway Karts, 250's, Box Stocks and Beginners Box Stocks are scheduled.

Just by taking a green flag in his heat race last week, D.J. Bottoms was assured that he would be the point leader as incoming point leader Justin Foux was out of the state.  Bottoms did more than that as he earned a Top 5 Main Event finish.  In Monday's special race, it looked like Jack Waldon III was set to become a first time winner as he led most of the way.  Even with Colton Cheffey pressuring him hard, Waldon was doing a good job until a lose wire caused him to lose power.  Cheffey was all too willing to take the lead from there, and he kept reigning champion Jimmy Lipke behind him for his second straight win.  Considering the rough start to his season, which has hampered his chances of winning the championship, Cheffey was pleased with the victory.  He's currently third in points and poised to take over second.

When it comes to drivers on the verge of getting their first win of the season, 2015 SCMA Sport Modified champion Doug Franklin would have to be included.  Franklin now has three Top 3 finishes in the last four races.  This is probably the most competitive field of drivers at the track this year, and other drivers to watch out for this week include Randy Wright, Ryder Boswell, Cory Biggs and Garrett Hamilton.

When the McDonald's Mini Stocks last competed, Ethan Killingsworth's three race winning streak came to an abrupt end before one Main Event lap could be scored.  The 15 year old lead foot was caught up in a front straightaway pileup and slammed the front wall.  Reigning champion Marilyn Yawnick didn't fare much better after a tractor tire was knocked into her path and she made contact with it.  She got a better finish than Killingsworth to keep her point run going, but she too watched the finish from the sidelines.

Third ranked Mike Whitaker was the one having the good luck, which is a reversal of his fortune from last season.  Whitaker led the Main Event for several laps before finishing second, but it was a pair of Medford racers fighting for the win.  A late mistake by Kristopher Mix was all it took for 15 year old Michael Johnson to race by on the outside and win his first ever Main Event.  It's possible that we will see Michael back in town for a run at another win this week.  Other racers to watch for include Mike Frost, Amber Waldon, Terry Kendrick and Anthony Whitaker.

There may not be a bounty on Outlaw Pro Stock Association point leader Scott Lenz, but Bowers Construction & Landscaping has increased that division's first prize to $500 to win.  To date, Lenz has won all six point races, while 2015 champion Jeffrey Hudson won the $1750 first prize in the Billy Geyer Memorial.  Hudson started the season in a Sprint Car, but that effort has been sidelined by a blown motor.  In the interim, Scott Bennett put the young hard charger behind the wheel of his #15 car.  Hudson has earned four of the five second place finishes in the Yreka point races, and he may be the driver with the best chance of beating Lenz.

The driver ranked second in the standings is three time point runnerup Scott Flowers.  Scott has one second place feature finish and two Trophy Dash victories, but he is currently trailing Lenz by 52 points in the championship battle.  Flowers has been racing Pro Stocks and Street Stocks for years, but he's really been enjoying his hobby during the past year as wife Ginny, son James and daughter Julia are also racing.  Johnny Cobb lurks just 27 points behind Flowers with a pair of third place finishes.  Other drivers to watch for this week include Matt Harlow, Bryan Hammond, Roy Bain and Jeff Haudenshild.

The SODCA Dwarf Cars make their third and final appearance of the season this week amidst a close three car battle for the championship.  Only four points separate Chad Cardoza, reigning champion Brock Peters and Ryan Smith.  It was Cody Peters joining two time champion Josh King as a Yreka winner with his win on July 4th.  B. Peters has won the last three races at Medford, while Smith and Cardoza are both looking for their first wins of the season.  The Dwarf Cars always put on a good show, and other drivers to watch for this week include Fred Hay, Randy Slater, Mason Lewman and Joe Sanders.

The Outlaw Kart program offers fans a glimpse of future stars of the bigger track.  After winning the Beginner's Box Stock championship last year, Taylor Fuller is leading the Box Stock race this season.  The Fuller family brings some of the Speedway Karts along with Rambo Motorsports.  Some of the young stars to watch in the Outlaw Karts include Drew Berry, Ryan Hischbock, Brionna Fuller, Issac Sanders, Jacob James and Chayce Smith.

It's sure to be an exciting weekend of racing at Siskiyou Motor Speedway.  For further information, go to www.siskiyoumotorspeedway.com.

Barraza Coming To Cascade Sprint Car Challenge 

At Southern Oregon Speedway

White City, Oregon...Southern Oregon Speedway is hosting a big $3,000 to win Wingless 360 Sprint Car race on August 26th.  It's the Cascade Sprint Car Challenge, presented by Herz Precision Parts, and it's offering the biggest winner's prize for a wingless race in Oregon this year.  That kind of prize money is sure to attract some top notch talent, and it's already gotten the attention of Kyler Barraza.

In more recent years, Kyler has made a name for himself as one of the top Winged Sprint Car drivers in the state.  Currently, he leads the Kendall Oil Winged Sprint Car point race at Southern Oregon Speedway.  He hasn't been as active in the two years prior to this season, but when Kyler won a race at Coos Bay Speedway earlier this year, he showed that he hadn't lost a step.  He's won twice in the first five races at Southern Oregon Speedway, and that has put him into the point lead.

Barraza's credentials are impressive.  He's a two time Southern Oregon Sprint Tour champion, and he has three championships at Coos Bay Speedway.  One of his more famous wins was the night he took his 360 Sprint Car to a big Super Modified race on the pavement of Roseburg and won in 2007.  He's had plenty of success on the Oregon Winged Sprint Car circuit through the years, but he's no stranger to success in Wingless Sprint Cars either.  Kyler won the first two North West Wingless Tour Main Events in 2009.

The lure of a big payday has gotten the attention of Barraza.  He's won his share of races with the wing at Southern Oregon Speedway.  He knows the track pretty well, and he brings lots of confidence with him every time he straps into the race car.  Some of the best drivers on the West Coast will be coming to town for a shot at the money and the right to call themselves the winner of the first ever Cascade Sprint Car Challenge Race.  Perhaps that winner will be Kyler Barraza.  For further information, go to www.southernoregonspeedway.com or write to contact@southernoregonspeedway.com.

Racing Returns Saturday As Orland Raceway 

Hits Mid Season Mark

Orland, CA...Saturday night marks the sixth event of the 12 race championship season at Orland Raceway, and the fans have been treated to some close battles all season long.  Last week featured double points for the Pure Stocks, Mini Stocks, Mini Trucks, Micro Sprints and Wingless Gas Sprints.  There were no changes at the top.  This week will feature all of the regular classes on the one-fifth mile dirt oval.  Things are looking up at the track this year as Promoter Rich Hood and his crew continue to improve on things from last season.  It's a work in progress, but things are certainly improving.

Pure Stock point leader Jeremy Langenderfer had the most to lose last time out.  With 12 cars on the track, Jeremy could certainly lose the point lead to Keith Ross, and Langenderfer's night was in doubt when spun from the lead on lap eight.  However, he steadily worked his way back to the front and had the lead before race race was over.  It was Ross who failed to finish, but reigning champion Steve Martin didn't do much better.  By the end of the night, Langenderfer's lead over Ross increased to 31 points as Martin was still holding third, 32 points behind Ross.  Brad Ray brought it home to a second place finish that night with Chris Barnett in third.  All of these hard chargers should be there this week along with fourth ranked Shannon Collins, Amanda Koop, John Camper and Cody Bundy.

Though his Pure Stock effort didn't go so well, Keith Ross is on fire in the Mini Truck division.  He won the double point race last time, but reigning champion Dan Webster kept the damage to a minimum with a strong second place finish.  Ross leads Webster by 24 points.  Ross has been so fast this year that he went to Hayfork Speedway last week and won the Main Event there.  Actually, if not for a yellow flag late in the recent double point race, "Rollin" Olin Crane surely would have won.  Crane led the race for 17 laps before a crash forced a yellow flag.  Ross took the lead on the restart, and Crane spun in the final turn trying to regain the lead.  These three should be there this week along with 2013 champion Ross Vige, William Fogle and Zachary Baker.  Fogle is still only 20 points behind Webster in the battle for second.

Tom Davis has been one of the fastest Mini Stock drivers in Northern California.  He has three wins in Orland and three in Susanville so far this year.  Though he didn't win on double point night, the fact that rival Sean Perry didn't finish allowed him to increase his lead to 15 points in the championship standings.  Donovan Chilton returned that night and led the final 15 laps to beat Davis for the victory.  Shasta Speedway racer Dustin Hills was back and finished third.  Perry is still second in the standings, just 12 points ahead of reigning champion John Kirkpatrick.  Most of these competitors should be there this week, along with Barbara Crane, Steven Speers and Seth Libbee.

Jackie Whitson Jr. won the double point race and is in command of the 250 Micro point lead as the only feature winner in five races.  Multi time NCMA Sprint Car champion Scott Holloway returned last time and made a late move around James Barnes for second.  This was Holloway's second visit to a track at which he won NCMA races at years ago, and he will be a threat to win if he keeps coming back.  Whitson remains the driver to beat, but past champion Jess Garland, Ronnie Heyer, Dave McKinnon Jr. and Russell Hensley are some of the drivers to watch in the battle to evict Whitson from the winner's circle.

The 600 Micro class has been struggling just a bit this year, but previous winner Tyler Rockwell, Colby Gregg, Maril Michelet, Kyra Michelet, Tony Alosi and Steve Harvey are a few drivers to look for this week.  Multi time Wingless Gas Sprint champion Josh Jacobo has been the star of the field in that division as he races with newer drivers.  John Irwin, Gregory Gotleib and Audrey Webb are other drivers to watch for as the track attempts to reestablish this form of Sprint Car racing on the program.

Saturday night will be a great night of racing in Orland.  Gates open at 5:00 PM with the first race at 7:00 PM.  General Admission is $8.00 with Seniors and Juniors (7-12) $5.00 and children 6 and under free.  For further information, look up Orland Raceway on Facebook of go to www.orlandraceway.org.

Pit Stops

Being that this is an off week for Southern Oregon Speedway, we'll do a brief Pit Stops this week to highlight bits of news and rumors.  Hall Of Fame Night is coming up on August 12th, and the inaugural list of names of drivers to be inducted has been gone over.  This will be the beginning of what is expected to become a tradition at Southern Oregon Speedway.  For far too long, Medford Speedway and Southern Oregon racing history has been pushed to the side, but it's time for the people who have made racing so special to be honored. 

The heritage of Medford racing matters to Promoter Mike McCann, and this is the big reason that the R. Charles Snyder Salute was scheduled for September 2-3.  Snyder was the voice of racing at Medford Speedway and Southern Oregon Speedway for years, and the first event will see the Scoring Tower dedicated to him.  IMCA Modifieds are listed as a headliner for this race and will compete for an increased purse.  Details are still pending for them as well as the IMCA Sport Modifieds, but these classes, along with SODCA Dwarf Cars, are on the schedule for both nights.  The Dwarf Cars already announced that they will have a $1,000 to win race on Sunday that weekend.

In the rumor department, Late Models may be added to the program for both nights, reportedly for an increased purse as well.  The Late Models have been progressing this season, and there is an optimism over where this class is heading.  The last two races had eight car fields, and they have a good point battle going on between Dustin Knight and Nathan Augustine.  The Medford effort got the attention of Trent Elliott, who won in his first start there in a few seasons.  The support of Kristy Grout, Dave Foote, Bob Dees, Garrett Dees, Mike Linder and Don Garrett Jr. has made this a more entertaining show, and there are more cars on the way.  Just what may happen should be revealed very soon.  Several divisions are asking to be included in the R. Charles Snyder Salute.  It's not known who might be added, but rumors are centering around the possibility of Mini Stocks and JOAT Labs Hornets joining the show.  Whatever the case may be, look for announcements to be made very soon.

There's been question as to why the track declined to be involved in Sprint Car Speedweek this year.  One of the big concerns is car count and justification for the purse being paid.  Speedweek used to be a huge event, but they've been struggling to get a car count in the 20's for the first four races this year.  In fact, that only happened at Willamette.  Management felt that it might be time to try some different things to promote Sprint Car racing at the track.  The Kendall Oil Sprint Cars are doing better this year than last year in car count, and the racing has been better.  It's by no means where it's hoped to be, but things are looking up.

The other big development is the Cascade Sprint Car Challenge.  Mark Herz of Herz Precision Parts is sponsoring this event, which will pay $3,000 to win.  It's a Wingless Sprint Car event.  Admittedly, Medford hasn't seen much wingless racing through the years, but it is an exciting style of racing that requires a different style of driving.  It's puts it more in the hands of the drivers.  Kyler Barraza recently revealed that he's racing.  Herz will be there as well.  The rest is only speculation, but some of the stars of the wingless tour of Oregon are anticipated, and it's possible Kyle Miller will be among them.  Some California racers are anticipated.  More news will come soon.

The Kendall Oil Winged Sprint Cars will be part of the seven division show on July 22nd and part of the Dwarf Car Nationals on August 5th.  We received word prior to last week that David Hibbard set Jake Wheeler up with a motor to race a couple of times with the group.  Wheeler is the reigning division champion.  He was preparing his ride for Speedweek and was unable to support the most recent race, won by Bailey Hibbard.  A car was also purchased out of California, formerly belonging to Shauna Overton.  It should be there for the next race, though who will be driving hasn't be revealed.  Camden Robustelli should be there for the next race as well as point leader Barraza, B. Hibbard, David Hibbard, Calvin Hibbard, Merissa Henson and Enrique Jaime.

Mini Stocks will also be at the next race on the 22nd.  Car count has dropped just a bit this year after multiple weeks with 16 cars last season.  There were eight cars racing last week.  Eric Hanson has put his car up for sale and appears to be taking a break.  Randy Simmons put his car up for sale last year and announced that his plans were to take a season off while building a new car.  Patrick Stringer-Stine has moved and may not be back for the remainder of the season.  Garrett Fredrickson has started racing in Yreka, and reigning champion Bob Burkett is mainly racing Mini Stocks when the Late Model Lites have a night off.  Everything has sort of hit at once.

The drivers who are competing are running very closely, leading to the closest championship battle at the track.  While the normally very fast David Steele is struggling with motor problems.  Past champions Gary Anderson and Steve Goetz have taken turns keeping any new drivers out of the winner's circle.  However, when you watch point leader Dillen Lausen and title contenders Kristopher Mix and Michael Johnson, you can't help but think a new winner will emerge soon.  Johnson recently won his first Main Event in Yreka.  Despite the car count drop off, racing has been close and entertaining.

Car count for the IMCA Modifieds on July 22nd might be a bit of a question as well.  Local support for the Speedweek race, won by Danny Lauer, was just eight cars, and another post Haudenshild Tribute Race (won by Nick Trenchard) drop off saw just five regulars.  However, five surprise visitors, including winner Derek Nance, kept the number that night at 10.  It's hoped that local support will get the car count back into double digits.  Two time champion Albert Gill has been a staunch supporter of the effort, and Jesse Bailey has had the most consistently good finishes of anybody in the group over the past year and a half.  James Welshonse, James Anderson, Duane Orsburn, Jeremy Ohlde and season opener winner Monte Bischoff are among the stars anticipated for the next race.

Friday night Outlaw Kart racing last time featured what may have been an all time low for the track, but the show went on.  Car count has been struggling at both Medford and Yreka this year.  A lot of work has gone into track prep this year, and other improvements are planned for the track and bleachers.  There's been a bit of a struggle as the track has fought serious plumbing issues and had to bring in equipment with the departure of John Skinner, but the show goes on.  A full slate of Outlaw Kart racing is planned for the 21st, and rumors are circulating about another division being added for the next show.  Whatever the case, management will have a race for the young up and coming drivers, and it's hoped that car count will improve.

The July 21st Outlaw Kart show and July 22nd seven division show on the big track should be good.  They will be the final races of the month as the track goes dark on July 29th for Country Crossings.  The August 4-5 Dwarf Car Nationals will be a big event as well.  For further information, go to www.southernoregonspeedway.com.

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Bailey Hibbard Wins Again In Southern Oregon Speedway Kendall Oil Sprint Cars

White City, Oregon...July 8...Sixteen year old Bailey Hibbard won his second 25 lap Kendall Oil Winged Sprint Car Main Event Saturday night at Southern Oregon Speedway.  It was a race that nearly got away late, but Hibbard stayed smooth and brought it home to a $1,000 victory aboard his Dave's Carpet & Vinyl Liquidators/Pacific Properties sponsored Sprinter.  Point leader Kyler Barraza made a last ditch attempt to take the lead, but he came up short at the end.

The preliminaries had three different winners.  Barraza won the eight lap heat race, while David Hibbard was the winner of the four lap Trophy Dash.  B. Hibbard won the four lap Scramble to earn the pole for the feature.  B. Hibbard raced into the lead over Barraza and D. Hibbard at the start of the Main Event.  The only caution flag of the race flew on lap three for a Calvin Hibbard spin in Turn 2.  B. Hibbard maintained the lead on the restart with Barraza and D. Hibbard right behind him for a while.  However, young Bailey left the second place battle and steadily reeled in the fourth place battle of Merissa Henson and Camden Robustelli.  Henson was driving a smooth race and was leaving no opening for Robustelli.  When B. Hibbard caught the two cars, he was reluctant to make a move up high to get around them.  Barraza pulled right behind B. Hibbard as they took the white flag.  Exciting Turn 4 one last time, Barraza attempted to get underneath him, but he spun to avoid contact.  B. Hibbard went on to victory ahead of D. Hibbard, Henson, Robustelli, Barraza and Calvin Hibbard.

The Kendall Oil Winged Sprint Cars will be back on July 22nd and August 5th.  For further information, go to www.southernoregonspeedway.com.

Race Results

Kendall Oil Winged Sprint Cars

Heat-Kyler Barraza, Bailey Hibbard, David Hibbard.  Trophy Dash-David Hibbard, Kyler Barraza, Bailey Hibbard.  Scramble-Bailey Hibbard, Kyler Barraza, David Hibbard.  Main Event-Bailey Hibbard, David Hibbard, Merissa Henson, Camden Robustelli, Kyler Barraza, Calvin Hibbard.

McCoy Impressive In Southern Oregon Speedway 

IMCA Sport Modified Win

White City, Oregon...July 8...Rich McCoy won the 20 lap IMCA Sport Modified Main Event Saturday night at Southern Oregon Speedway.  McCoy's first win of the season came by a wide margin as has become a player in the championship battle.  David Marble won a spirited duel with point leader Mike Medel for a second place finish.

Willie McFall was a double winner in preliminaries with six lap heat race and four lap Trophy Dash wins.  McCoy grabbed the victory in his heat race.  McCoy raced into the Main Event lead at the start ahead of Jesse Merriman and McFall.  McFall and Medel both raced past Merriman for second and third in lap three, and Merriman spun for a lap four caution flag.  McCoy continued to lead McFall and Medel on the restart.  Marble made it a three car battle for second as McCoy pulled away.  A low move in Turn 2 of the ninth lap gained Marble third from Medel, and Marble made a back stretch pass on McFall for second on lap 11.  By then, McCoy had a straightaway advantage over second.  Marble got out of shape in Turn 4 on lap 13 as Medel and McFall both raced by.  Marble took third from McFall on lap 14, and an inside move on the back stretch a lap later put Marble back into second.  There was no catching McCoy as he sped to his first win of the season.  Marble was a season best second, followed by Medel, McFall, Mike Helwig and Merriman.  Tony Duste made his division debut in the former Bob Nelsen car.  He is the third generation of his family to race at the speedway, and he took a checkered flag in seventh.  Kalvin Morton was there, but he sold his car before the heat races.

The IMCA Sport Modifieds will be back on August 12th as part of Hall Of Fame Night.  The IMCA Modifieds will also be there that night and will be at the track on July 22nd as well.  For further information, go to www.southernoregonspeedway.com.

Race Results

IMCA Sport Modifieds

Heat 1-Willie McFall, David Marble.  Heat 2-Rich McCoy, Mike Medel.  Trophy Dash-Willie McFall, Mike Medel.  Main Event-Rich McCoy, David Marble, Mike Medel, Willie McFall, Mike Helwig, Jesse Merriman, Tony Duste, Kalvin Morton (DNS), Tony Bartell (DNS).

Burkett Sweeps Valley Stor-All Late Model Lites Action 

At Southern Oregon Speedway

White City, Oregon...July 8...Bob Burkett won his first 20 lap Valley Stor-All Late Model Lites Main Event of the season Saturday night at Southern Oregon Speedway.  Burkett figured to be the driver to beat in the rookie race this season, but his clean sweep of his heat race, the Trophy Dash and Main Event gave him the point lead as Lee Doty loaded up with a broken rear end after hot laps.

Burkett's evening started with a four lap Trophy Dash win ahead of Charlie Eaton, and he followed that up with a six lap heat race win in front of Eric Aos.  Eaton won his heat race in front of past Super Truck champion Greg Arnold, who was making his return to the division in his recently purchased car.  Burkett paced the opening lap of the Main Event before Eaton raced by on the inside in Turn 2 for the lead.  Danny Prewitt ran third ahead of E. Aos, but Aos raced by Prewitt for third on lap three.  E. Aos took second from Burkett before a lap five caution for a Prewitt spin slowed the pace.  Eaton continued to lead the restart as Burkett took second from E. Aos.  Eaton set the pace with Burkett hanging with him as E. Aos and Prewitt battled for third.  A low pass in Turn 2 gained Burkett the lead from Eaton on lap 16.  Burkett started to pull away, but a Prewitt spin forced a lap 17 caution flag.  Burkett led the restart, but his car slowed a little bit on the back stretch as he was having a fuel pick up problem.  Eaton beat him back to the white flag, but Burkett managed to get back by on the back stretch on the last lap.  Burkett held on for the victory as Eaton settled for second.  Prewitt raced to a third place finish, followed by Dustin Aos, E. Aos, Bill Spencer and Arnold.

Race Results

Valley Stor-All Late Model Lites

Heat 1-Bob Burkett, Eric Aos, Bill Spencer.  Heat 2-Charlie Eaton, Greg Arnold, Danny Prewitt.  Trophy Dash-Bob Burkett, Charlie Eaton, Bill Spencer.  Main Event-Bob Burkett, Charlie Eaton, Danny Prewitt, Dustin Aos, Eric Aos, Bill Spencer, Greg Arnold, Lee Doty (DNS), Randy Hansen (DNS).

Peters Wins Third Straight SODCA Feature 

At Southern Oregon Speedway

White City, Oregon...July 8...Brock Peters won the 20 lap SODCA Dwarf Car Main Event Saturday night at Southern Oregon Speedway.  Peters is the reigning champion, and this was his third straight Main Event win at his home track.  He had a little luck on his side as son Cody Peters spun while leading.

The Peters family won the six lap heat races as C. Peters won the first heat ahead of Kaycee Sheeler, while B. Peters won the second heat in front of Chad Cardoza.  C. Peters held off Cardoza to win the A Dash, while Ryan Smith claimed the B Dash victory in front of Fred Hay.  C. Peters raced into the Main Event lead from his front row start.  B. Peters and Cardoza dropped Sheeler out of the Top 3 on lap two.  B. Peters was pressuring C. Peters for the lead, but the young gun was doing a good job of leading the way.  On lap 16, C. Peters spun in Turn 4 for a lap 16 caution flag.  B. Peters led the restart with Smith racing past Cardoza for second.  B. Peters led the remaining laps for the victory.  Smith was a season best second ahead of Cardoza and Hay.  C. Peters made a last turn pass on Randy Slater to salvage a fifth place finish as Steve Walker, Sheeler, Paul Haslow and Joe Sanders made up the remainder of the Top 10.

Race Results

SODCA Dwarf Cars

Heat 1-Cody Peters, Kaycee Sheeler, Ryan Smith.  Heat 2-Brock Peters, Chad Cardoza, Randy Slater.  A Dash-Cody Peters, Chad Cardoza, Kaycee Sheeler.  B Dash-Ryan Smith, Fred Hay, Randy Slater.  Main Event-Brock Peters, Ryan Smith, Chad Cardoza, Fred Hay, Cody Peters, Randy Slater, Steve Walker, Kaycee Sheeler, Paul Haslow, Joe Sanders, Kalvin Morton.

Hedges Sweeps JOAT Labs Hornets Race
At Southern Oregon Speedway

White City, Oregon...July 8...Reigning champion Tim Hedges won his second straight 20 lap JOAT Labs Hornets Main Event Saturday night at Southern Oregon Speedway.  This time, Hedges left little doubt as to who the winner was as he led the entire distance.  He also won his heat race and the Trophy Dash to make it a clean sweep as Derrel Nelson Jr. returned and finished second.

T. Hedges started his night with a four lap Trophy Dash win ahead of incoming point leader Jason Stoutenburgh.  He also held off Nelson to win his six lap heat race.  Brandon Wonsyld led three laps of his heat race before Ashland High School student John Cordery raced by for the lead and victory.  Wonsyld finished second.  The Main Event was destined to go non stop, and T. Hedges raced into the lead at the start ahead of Nelson and Ashton Hedges.  Stoutenburgh got a flat tire in Turn 4 on the opening lap and headed for the pits.  Cordery took third from A. Hedges on lap three.  Wonsyld ran close to A. Hedges and finally made the pass for fourth on lap 15.  Nelson ran strong, but T. Hedges was just a bit faster as he scored the impressive victory.  Cordery finished third, followed by Wonsyld, A. Hedges, Kevin Hilgendorff, Jenna Hedges, Dillon Irving, Angie Gillette and Stoutenburgh.

Race Results

JOAT Labs Hornets

Heat 1-John Cordery, Brandon Wonsyld, Jenna Hedges.  Heat 2-Tim Hedges, Derrel Nelson Jr., Jason Stoutenburgh.  Trophy Dash-Tim Hedges, Jason Stoutenburgh, Ashton Hedges.  Main Event-Tim Hedges, Derrel Nelson Jr., John Cordery, Brandon Wonsyld, Ashton Hedges, Kevin Hilgendorff, Jenna Hedges, Dillon Irving, Angie Gillette, Jason Stoutenburgh.

Anderson Wins Second Mini Stock Feature 

At Southern Oregon Speedway

White City, Oregon...July 8...Gary Anderson won the 20 lap Mini Stock Main Event Saturday night at Southern Oregon Speedway.  This was the second win of the season for the 2014 champion as he continues his climb up the point ladder.  Michael Johnson made a last ditch attempt to take the lead on the final lap before settling for second.

Incoming point leader Dillen Lausen won his first career Trophy Dash ahead of Anderson.  Anderson beat 2013 champion Steve Goetz to win his six lap heat race, while Kristopher Mix won his heat ahead of Lausen.  David Steele's title hopes took a hit when he blew a motor in his heat race to end his night.  Anderson had a front row start for the Main Event and raced into the lead ahead of Goetz.  Johnson made a Turn 1 pass on Mix on lap three to take over third in a race that was destined to go non stop.  The lead four of Anderson, Goetz, Johnson and Mix ran closely, and Johnson made an outside move on the front stretch on lap eight to take over second.  Johnson began pressuring Anderson for the lead, but Anderson was running a great race out front.  Johnson tried everything he could think of.  As they raced to the checkered flag, Johnson got a run on the inside.  Johnson spun across the finish line in his last ditch effort to take the lead, but Anderson prevailed.  Goetz settled for third ahead of Mix, Lausen, Hall and Hunter Magnan.

Race Results

Mini Stocks

Heat 1-Gary Anderson, Steve Goetz, David Steele.  Heat 2-Kristopher Mix, Michael Johnson, Dillen Lausen.  Trophy Dash-Dillen Lausen, Gary Anderson, Michael Johnson.  Main Event-Gary Anderson, Michael Johnson, Steve Goetz, Kristopher Mix, Dillen Lausen, Andrew Hall, Hunter Magnan, David Steele (DNS).

 Grimes Grabs Victory In Southern Oregon Outlaw Karts

White City, Oregon...July 7...Trevor Grimes won the 20 lap Box Stock Main Event Friday night at the Southern Oregon Speedway Outlaw Kart track.  The two time reigning champion won the race ahead of Keaton Augustine and Vinny DeBenedetti.  The race had a red flag when Yreka champion Taylor Fuller flipped his kart in Turn 4.  Fuller was okay, but out of the event.  Grimes also won the 250 Kart feature. 

Jacob James won his second straight Beginners Box Stock Main Event ahead of reigning champion Kiley Grimes and Isiah Sanders.  Wyatt Pinckney grabbed the victory in the 500 Open Kart Main Event.  Racing returns to the Outlaw Kart track on July 21..  For further information, go to www.southernoregonspeedway.com

Hirst Wins Round 2 Of Sprint Car Speedweek 

At Coos Bay Speedway

Coos Bay, Oregon...July 11...Kyle Hirst won Tuesday night's NST Sprint Car Speedweek race at Coos Bay Speedway.  Hirst is the current Sprint Car Challenge Tour point leader in California and isn't planing to run the full week, but he looked impressive in this race.  After grabbing the pole with his six lap Trophy Dash victory, Hirst led the Main Event from the start and was never seriously challenged.  Lucas Ashe was an early second before surrendering the spot to Mitchell Faccinto's front stretch pass on lap nine.  Just a couple laps after Yreka winner Justyn Cox retired, Ashe slowed on the back stretch and pulled into the infield, allowing Steven Tiner to take over third on lap 23.  Even a pair of late yellow flags would not stop Hirst from scoring his impressive win.  Tiner made an inside pass on the back stretch on the last lap to take second, forcing Faccinto to settle for third.  Tyler Seavey, Jake Wheeler, Kyler Barraza and Cooper Desbians rounded out the lead lap finishers.  Wheeler and Jamie Duff were eight lap heat winners as 15 drivers competed.

Brody Montgomery won his tenth NASCAR Sportsman Late Model Main Event.  Only point leader Montgomery and two time reigning champion Wayne Butler competed.  Montgomery won the feature and heat race, while Butler won the Trophy Dash.

Steve Dubisar dominated the 20 lap Street Stock Main Event in a flag to flag romp for his sixth win of the season.  Dubisar was chased across the line by three different drivers in his clean sweep night.  He beat Jeff Thurman to win the five lap Trophy Dash and won the ten lap heat race ahead of point leader Justin Krossman.  In the Main Event, reigning champion Daniel Land moved his truck past Krossman for second on lap five with an inside pass in Turn 2.  A yellow flag flew moments later for Ken Fox.  Dubisar continued to lead the restart and stretched his advantage to a straightaway by the time the checkered flag flew.  Land had three cars right behind him, but he held on for second ahead of Krossman, Thurman and Fox.

Tom Williams won the 20 lap Hornet Main Event.  It was the second win for Williams in a race that was not for points as several drivers took the night off.  Dave Pellum was the early leader, but Williams made an inside pass on the back stretch to take over on lap six.  Heat race winner Hannah Robison made an inside pass in turn 4 to take over second by the time the lap was completed.  Trophy Dash winner Sam Taylor settled into third for several laps, but Pellam made a Turn 2 pass to regain third on lap 14.  Williams set a good pace out front and went on to victory.  Robison was a season best second, followed by Pellum, Taylor and April Warmack.

NASCAR Whelen All American Series racing returns on July 22nd.  Super Late Models will be back along with the Winged Sprint Cars, Sportsman Late Models, Street Stocks, Mini Outlaws, Hornets and Humboldt Motorsports Side By Sides.  For further information, go to www.coosbayspeedway.us.

Kasper, Ross Win Independence Celebration 

At Hayfork Speedway

Hayfork, CA...July 8...Hayfork Speedway held their Independence Celebration in front of a good crowd of spectators.  In addition to a great night of racing in multiple divisions, the fans got a chance to meet the racers during intermission to get autographs and give the kids an opportunity to sit in a race car.  After a great night of racing, the show ended with a spectacular fireworks display.

Third generation racer William Kasper scored the victory in the 12 car Hobby Stock Main Event.  The race had a complete invert from the heat races, which were won by previous feature winner Russ Newman and Orland Raceway point leader Jeremy Langenderfer.  Newman also won the Trophy Dash.  These two started back in the sixth row, and Kasper had some passing to do from his fourth row outside starting spot.  These three hard chargers had to negotiate their way through a race that featured several spins from racers, including young D.J. Case, the #66x car that was formerly driven by Jessica Jones at Antioch Speedway and a #1 car that caught fire on the front stretch for a red flag.  Fortunately, the driver was okay.  Kasper had to battle the likes of past Clyde Cordell Memorial winner Burl Richardson, Reigning Orland Raceway champion Steve Martin, Jason Bovee, Brian Young and others to get to the front of the pack.  Once Kasper got the lead, he sped home to his most impressive win yet, chased across the line by Newman and Langenderfer in second and third, respectively.

Orland Raceway Mini Truck point leader Keith Ross won the Mini Stock Main Event.  Ross was part of a group of four Mini Truck competitors visiting Hayfork, including reigning Orland champion Dan Webster, William Fogle and past Orland champion Ross Vige, who is also the reigning Hayfork champion.  Webster won his heat race ahead of William Young, while Ross won his heat race in front of Vige.  Ross continued his push towards his eventual clean sweep with a Trophy Dash win.  Andy Blackburn and past champion Jack Turner battled for the Main Event lead, but Turner spun.  By then, Blackburn faced a onslaught of trucks that he couldn't keep behind him.  Ross scored the victory ahead of Vige and Webster.

Past Enduro champion William Young entered his Mini Stock in the Enduro and won that race.  The wild and crazy Enduro is run at the end of the night.  After the track is soaked with water, the drivers come out to do battle for victory.  Among the seven car field were such stars as previous winner Tim Kasper and Joey Young.  W. Young worked his way around the wet track and the other cars the best and won the race, followed by Issac Kephart in second.

Timmy Tremayne won the Quad race once again.  There were a half a dozen competitors willing to race their Quads around the big oval.  Tremayne has been the star of this group since the class was added last year, and he sped to victory with Matt Yoder chasing him in second.  Yoder has vowed to come back and beat Tremayne next time.

Racing will return to Hayfork Speedway with all of these divisions on July 22nd.  For further information, go to track's Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/Hayfork-Speedway-105283739564954/.

Nieman First Repeat Winner 

At Diamond Mountain Speedway

Susaville, CA...July 8...Chris Niemam won the 20 lap IMCA Modified Main Event Saturday night at Diamond Mountain Speedway.  Nieman is the reigning champion, and he also became the first repeat feature winner in seven races.  In the Main Event, Nieman set a good pace up front and won by nearly a straightaway ahead of heat race winner Scott Foreman.  Trophy Dash winner Mitch Murphy was a solid third, followed by Matt Murphy, Larry McCracken, heat winner Steve Boucher, Joe Blackwell and Tyler Patzke.

Craig Nieman won again in the 15 lap IMCA Sport Modified Main Event.  Nieman also won the heat race, but his clean sweep effort was thwarted in the Trophy Dash as Jason Emmott just barely beat him across the line for the victory.  Nieman won the Main Event ahead of Bob Feller and Emmott.

Shayna Robertson won the 15 lap Strictly Stock Main Event.  This was Robertson's third straight victory as she continues her bid for the track championship.  Jimmy Huffman gave it a good effort, but he settled for second ahead of Ray Tallavera Sr. and Nathan Howard.  Robertson also won the Trophy Dash, but Howard won the heat race.   

Tom Davis won a good battle for the 15 lap Mini Stock Main Event victory.  This was his third win in his last four starts and fourth of the year as the Orland Raceway point leader has been doing very well at Susanville.  In the Main Event, Davis won a good battle with a pair of hard charging lady racers, Suzi Schmidt and Kate Robertson, who settled for second and third.  For Schmidt, second was her best finish of the season.  Ray Tallavera Jr. was fourth, followed by Tyler Cheeks, Billy Gibson, Madison Hood, reigning champion Larry Whitebird, Larry Foster and Alissa Lovelace.  Ryan Belli wom his heat race, but he didn't have a good Main Event.  Davis won his heat race, but he lost a photo finish to Robertson in the Trophy Dash.

These same four divisions will run two more races this month on July 23rd and July 29th.  For further information go to https://lassencountyfair.org/interim-events/diamond-mountain-speedway/.

Cox Opens Sprint Car Speedweek With Victory 

At Siskiyou Speedway

Yreka, CA...July 10...Justyn "Indiana" Cox kicked off the 2017 NST Sprint Car Speedweek Series with a win in the 30 lap Main Event Monday night at Siskiyou Motor Speedway.  Cox earned his pole position start for the big race by winning the six lap Trophy Dash ahead of Petaluma Speedway competitor Zack Lynskey.  Cox led Lynsky for six laps before a yellow flag for Steven Tiner slowed the pace. 

As Cox led the restart, 2016 Yreka race winner Mitchell Faccinto raced past Lynskey on the back stretch for second.  At the mid point of the race, the leaders were in traffic, but Cox was making all the right moves.  A lap 19 caution flag flew for Jake Wheeler.  Cox continued to lead Faccinto on the restart, and Sean Becker raced past Lynskey for third.  Cox drove a brilliant race during the final ten laps for the victory despite pressure from second place finisher Faccinto.  Becker was a strong third ahead of Lynskey and Kyle Hirst.

Steven Tiner was the final driver to qualify and managed to set the fast time of 11.666.  Hirst was the first qualifier and ended up with the second fast time of 11.692.  Faccinto won his ten lap heat race ahead of Lucas Ashe.  Australians Michael Keen and Daniel Keen ran 1-2 in the second Sprint Car heat.
 
Colton Cheffey had a little luck on his side in winning his second straight 20 lap IMCA Sport Modified Main Event.  Jack Waldon III had a front row start for the Main Event and raced into the early lead over new point leader D.J. Bottoms.  An inside pass in Turn 4 of the fourth lap gained Cheffey second from Bottoms.  Cheffey was pressuring Waldon from that moment until lap 16, when Waldon's car lost power in Turn 2 to end his impressive run up front. 

Cheffey led the final restart with reigning champion Jimmy Lipke chasing him closely.  However, Cheffey set a good pace and won ahead of Lipke, Bottoms, Doug Franklin and Keith Brown Jr.  Brown held off Trevor Tiffee to win a close four lap Trophy Dash.  Ryder Boswell won his eight lap heat race in front of Tiffee, while Brown outran Lipke to win his heat race.

A double header weekend finds Outlaw Karts racing on the small oval on Friday night.  On Saturday night, it will be IMCA Sport Modifieds, McDonald's Mini Stocks, Outlaw Pro Stocks, SODCA Dwarf Cars and IMCA Modifieds on the big track.  For further information, go to www.siskiyoumotorspeedway.com.

Montgomery, Land Score Coos Bay Speedway Victories

Coos Bay, Oregon...July 8...Brody Montgomery won the 25 lap NASCAR Sportsman Late Model Main Event Saturday night at Coos Bay Speedway.  The four division NASCAR program was part of the Eve Of Destruction show and had a big fan attendance.  Montgomery's feature win was his ninth of the season as he maintained his point lead.  Montgomery scored the win by a straightaway ahead of his closest point rival and two time reigning champion Wayne Butler.  Butler was working on a clean sweep after winning the five lap Trophy Dash ahead of Deven Brown and winning the eight lap heat in front of Dyllan Siewell.  Jeff Krossmam was a lead lap third as Stacy Robinson, Siewell and Brown rounded out the finish.

Daniel Land won the 20 lap Street Stock Main Event.  It was the first win of the season for reigning champion Land.  Land won a good battle with Jeff Thurman and Josh Bearedn, who finished a close second and third, respectively.  Thurman won the five lap Trophy Dash ahead of Land, while Bearedn won the eight lap heat race in front of Steve Dubisar.  Dubisar was a Main Event scratch as Ken Fox and Justin Krossman rounded out the field.

Sam Talon won the 20 lap Mini Outlaw Main Event.  It was the fourth win of the season for the current point leader and 2015 champion.  Alyssa Johnson was a straightaway behind in second.  John Henry and Tom Williams battled fiercely all night long, but Henry kept coming out ahead with wins in the five lap Trophy Dash and eight lap heat race.  Henry also finished third in the Main Event with Williams close behind in fourth.  Jason Kallam and Dan Daniels rounded out the finishing order.

Ryan Siewell collected another 20 lap Hornet Main Event victory.  This was Siewell's ninth feature win of the season as he continues to lead by a wide margin in the championship battle.  Siewell won the Main Event ahead of Tom Williams.  Reigning champion Jeremiah Reiber was a strong third ahead of Jeremy Beard, Sam Taylor, Hannah Robison, Patrick Nagel, Sam DeShenne, Jason Greer and Tim Young.  Williams won the five lap Trophy Dash ahead of Jeremy Beard, and Beard won an eight lap heat race in front of Robison.  Braden Fugate won his heat ahead of Reiber. 

After the the big NST Sprint Car Speedweek race on July 11th, which also includes NASCAR Sportsman Late Models, Street Stocks and Humboldt Motorsports Side By Sides, the oval track will be dark on Saturday.  The action returns on July 22nd with Winged Sprint Cars and Super Late Models back in action along with Sportsman Late Models, Street Stocks, Mini Outlaws, Hornets and Side By Sides.  For further information, go to www.coosbayspeedway.us.


Placerville Speedway Race Results July 8, 2017
360 Sprint Cars
A Main
Sean Becker
Buddy Kofoid
Tony Gualda
Kaleb Montgomery
Greg DeCaires
Dustin Freitas
Cody Fendley
D.J. Freitas
Zane Blanchard
Steven Tiner
Justin Johnson
Jodie Robinson
Kalib Henry
Justyn Cox
Kirt Organ
Andy Gregg
C.J. Humphreys
Mike Benson
Chris Masters
Jake Morgan

B Main
Dustin Freitas
Kirt Organ
D.J. Freitas
Zane Blanchard
Mike Cook
Justin Dill
Jimmy Trulli

Limited Late Models
Matt Michelli
Ryan McDaniel
Ray Trimble
Tyler Lightfoot
Eddie Gardner
Dennis Ahart
Mike Lightfoot
Ken Michelli
Scott Woessner

Pure Stocks
Nick Baldwin
Jason Palmer
Dan Jinkerson
Scott Grunert
Jeff Gavard
Travis Emery
Chris Van Roenkel
Jesse Van Roenke
Lonnie Leonard
Jared Mize
Rick Grunert
John Ewing
Mike Stoeckle
Jay Bryant

BCRA Midget Lites
Dakota Albright
Craig Dillard
Emilee Lindgren
Brandon Leedy
Terry Bergstrom
Dan Foster
Kayla Green
Scott Kinney

Marysville Raceway Race Results July 8, 2017
360 Sprints
Bobby Butler
Mike Monahan
Jeremy Hawes
Heath Hall
Peter Paulson
Kevin Lovell
Jimmy Steward
Pat Harvey Jr.
Cody Spencer

Hobby Stocks
Brian Compton
Kyle Cheney
Cy Cooper
Matt Magenheimer
Mel Byers
Anthony Doubledee

Super Stocks
Phillip Shelby
George Magenheimer
Mike Walko
James Castleberry
Rod Oliver
Steve Hammett

Economy Sprints
Wyatt Brown
Adam Ermolenko
Chad Thompson
Raymond Benkowski
Cameron Haney