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Fettinger Wins Third IMCA Modified Main Event
At Southern Oregon Speedway
White
City, Oregon...July 21...Racing into the lead from the start, Zach
Fettinger scored his third 25 lap IMCA Modified Main Event win of the
season Saturday night at Southern Oregon Speedway. In the process,
Fettinger becomes the first driver to win more than two Main Events in
one season in this division since 2015.
Zach Fettinger #88 is a player in the IMCA Modified championship battle following his third straight win.
Fettinger and new point leader Albert Gill were the six lap heat race winners, and Gill also won the four lap Trophy Dash. The Main Event was restarted after a tangle in Turn 3 involving Stan Gunderson, James Welshonse and Dave Duste Jr. Fettinger led Jantzen Knips and Duane Orsburn on the restart, and a yellow flag flew on lap two for a Chris Silva spin. Silva spun for another yellow flag on lap 4, and Fettinger continued to lead Knips and Orsburn on the next restart. A caution flag waived for debris on the track on lap eight, and Orsburn slipped past Knips for second on the restart. Silva spun one more time in Turn 2 on lap nine and was black flagged as per the track's three yellow flag rule. Fettinger led Orsburn and Knips on the restart, and Gill made a low pass in Turn 2 to take fourth from Welshonse on lap 14. Fettinger was setting a good pace up front and lapping slower cars. He took the white flag, but when Gill spun in Turn 2, Fettinger received a yellow flag instead of a checkered flag the next time by. On the one lap shootout, Fettinger led Orsburn for the 1-2 finish. Behind them, Knips was spun out and hit in Turn 2. Gill finished third, followed by Knips, Welshonse, David Satterfield, Brett Provost, Gunderson, Silva and Duste.
IMCA Modifieds and Sport Modifieds are scheduled to return as part of Hall of Fame Night on August 18th. Also on the card will be the Late Models, Bobbio's Pizza Mini Stocks, JOAT Labs Hornets and OTRO Hardtops. For further information, go to www.southernoregonspeedway.com.
Albert Gill #89 won the IMCA Modified Trophy Dash and also took over the point lead.
Race Results
IMCA Modifieds
Heat 1-Albert Gill, Jantzen Knips, James Welshonse, Brett Provost, David Satterfield.Heat 2-Zach Fettinger, Duane Orsburn, Dave Duste Jr, Stan Gunderson, Chris Silva.
Trophy Dash-Albert Gill, Zach Fettinger, Jantzen Knips, David Satterfield.
Main Event-Zach Fettinger, Duane Orsburn, Albert Gill, Jantzen Knips, James Welshonse, David Satterfield, Brett Provost, Stan Gunderson, Chris Silva, Dave Duste Jr.
Rodgers Wins IMCA Sport Modified Main Event In First Southern Oregon Speedway Visit
Chico,
CA visitor Tyler Rodgers #44 made his first appearance at Southern
Oregon Speedway and won the IMCA Sport Modified Main Event.
White City, Oregon...July 21...Taking the lead from Jimmy Lipke on a lap four restart, Tyler Rodgers went on to win the 20 lap IMCA Sport Modified Main Event Saturday night at Southern Oregon Speedway. He becomes the sixth different winner in six races. This was the first appearance by the Chico, California visitor.
The night started with Rodgers and Lipke each winning their respective six lap heat races. Point leader David Marble picked up the win in the four lap Trophy Dash. Lipke raced into the early lead ahead of Tony Duste, but Rodgers took second from Duste on lap two. A lap three caution flag waved when Jacob Hoppes spun. Rodgers got a good run on Lipke on the restart and moved underneath him in Turn 2 to take the lead. Hoppes brought out another caution flag on lap four, and a multi-car crash botched the first restart attempt. Rodgers led Lipke and Mike Medel on the restart. Rodgers quickly built up a straightaway advantage over Lipke as Medel ran closely behind Lipke in the battle for second. A tangle involving Willie McFall and Steve Lysinger brought out the final caution flag on lap 16. Rodgers led Lipke and Medel on the restart and the lead three remained the same to the checkered flag. Previous winner Branden Wilson finished fourth, followed by David Marble, Tony Duste, Toby Judd, Tony Bartell, Michael Rule and McFall.
IMCA Sport Modifieds and Modifieds return to Southern Oregon Speedway as part of Hall of Fame Night on August 18th. Also on the card will be the Late Models, Bobbio's Pizza Mini Stocks, JOAT Labs Hornets and OTRO Hardtops. For further information, go to www.southernoregonspeedway.com.
Point leader David Marble #4 is interviewed in post race ceremonies by Bryce Burtner after his Trophy Dash win.
Race Results
IMCA Sport Modifieds
Heat 1-Jimmy Lipke, Tony Duste, David Marble, Willie McFall, Tony Bartell, Michael Rule, Steve Lysinger.Heat 2-Tyler Rodgers, Mike Medel, Billy Richey, Branden Wilson, Danny Rule, Toby Judd, Jacob Hoppes.
Trophy Dash-David Marble, Jimmy Lipke, Tony Bartell.
Main Event-Tyler Rogers, Jimmy Lipke, Mike Medel, Branden Wilson, David Marble, Tony Duste, Toby Judd, Tony Bartell, Michael Rule, Willie McFall, Steve Lysinger, Billy Richey, Danny Rule, Jacob Hoppes.
Cardoza Scores Dwarf Car Feature Win
At Southern Oregon Speedway
At Southern Oregon Speedway
Chad
Cardoza #71 ended his victory drought and kept his SODCA Dwarf Car
championship hopes alive with a much needed Main Event win.
White City, Oregon...July 21...Chad Cardoza scored the victory in the 20 lap Southern Oregon Dwarf Car Main Event Saturday night at Southern Oregon Speedway. Cardoza becomes the sixth different winner in the seven races held at the speedway so far and the eighth different winner on the circuit.
The 20 Dwarf Car field ran three six lap heat races, and Cardoza lost his heat race to a last turn pass by Mason Lewman. Kalvin Morton and reigning champion Brock Peters were the other heat winners. Incoming point leader Cody Peters won the six lap A Dash, and Josh King won the eight lap B Dash.
A multi-car crash in Turn 2 forced a complete restart, and Cardoza led a lap before another caution flag flew. Cardoza led Lewman and King on restart. King and Lewman were battling fiercely for second and exchanged the position several times during the first seven laps. A low pass in Turn 4 of the fifth lap put King into second, and a caution flag fell on lap seven for a Brett James spin in Turn 4. Cardoza led King and Lewman on the restart, but Lewman made an inside pass in Turn 4 of the ninth lap to regain second from King. A Turn 2 spin by Cody Peters forced a lap nine caution flag. Cardoza led Lewman on the restart as Brock Peters gained third from King. Lewman made an outside pass on the front stretch on lap 11 to briefly take the lead from Cardoza. However, Cardoza made an inside pass in Turn 3 of the 13th lap to regain the lead position. Lewman headed pit side shortly thereafter as Morton was now second ahead of Brock Peters. Peters slipped past Morton for second on lap 16 with Camden Robustelli following closely into third. Brock Peters gave it a valiant effort, but he was unable to make the move as Cardoza scored a well-earned victory. Robustelli settled for third, followed by King, Cody Peters, Morton, Steve Walker, Fred Hay, Kaycee Sheeler and Ryan Smith.
The Southern Oregon Dwarf Car Association will be hosting the Western States Dwarf Car Association Nationals event at Southern Oregon Speedway on August 3rd and 4th. The JOAT Labs Hornets will join in support of the Friday portion of the event, while the Kendall Oil Winged Sprint Cars and Valley Store-All Late Model Lites will be a part of the Saturday show. For further information, go to www.southernoregonspeedway.com or go to www.sodca.net.
Race Results
SODCA Dwarf Cars
Heat 1-Kalvin Morton, Camden Robustelli, Josh King, Brett James, Kaycee Sheeler, Andrew Hall, Don Gifford.Heat 2-Mason Lewman, Chad Cardoza, Ryan Smith, Fred Hay, Michael Johnson, Steve Walker, 76
Heat 3-Brock Peters, Cody Peters, Randy Slater, Theron Smith, Mark Nielsen, Ashleigh Strain.
A Dash-Cody Peters, Kalvin Morton, Brock Peters, Chad Cardoza, Mason Lewman, Camden Robustelli.
B Dash-Josh King, Brett James, Kaycee Sheeler, Michael Johnson, Mark Nielsen, Fred Hay, Ashleigh Strain, Theron Smith, 76, Ryan Smith, Randy Slater, Steve Walker, Don Gifford, Andrew Hall.
Main Event-Chad Cardoza, Brock Peters, Camden Robustelli, Josh King, Cody Peters, Kalvin Morton, Steve Walker, Fred Hay, Kaycee Sheeler, Ryan Smith, Michael Johnson, Mark Nielsen, Theron Smith, Randy Slater, Brett James, Ashleigh Strain, Mason Lewman, Andrew Hall, 76, Don Gifford.
Eaton Adds To Point Lead With Third Valley Store-All Late Model Lites Win At Southern Oregon Speedway
Point leader Charlie Eaton #5 won his third Valley Store-All Late Model Lites Main Event.
White City, Oregon...July 21...Taking the lead from 2016 champion Lee Doty on the sixth lap, Charlie Eaton went on to win his third Valley Store-All Late Model Lites Main Event Saturday night at Southern Oregon Speedway. Eaton is the point leader, and this enabled him to increase his advantage over Greg Arnold, who finished fourth.
Doty was working on a clean sweep effort as he won both the six lap heat race and four lap Trophy Dash. Doty had the pole position next to reigning champion Bob Burkett, but Burkett only started the event as he had radiator issues. Doty raced into the early lead ahead of Eaton and Burkett. Burkett pitted on lap two as Arnold settled into third. Danny Prewitt jumped behind the wheel of the #99 car and took third from Arnold on lap four, and a Turn 2 pass gained Eaton the lead from Doty on lap six. Eaton set a good pace up front and brought it home to a satisfying win, followed by Doty, Prewitt, Arnold, Eric Aos, Dusty Aos and Burkett.
The Valley Store-All Late Model Lites return on Night #2 of the Western States Dwarf Car Nationals on August 4th. They will be a support division along with the Kendall Oil Winged Sprint Cars. For further information, go to www.southernoregonspeedway.com.
Lee Doty #7 won the Valley Store-All Late Model Lites Trophy Dash.
Race Results
Valley Store-All Late Model Lites
Heat-Lee Doty, Bob Burkett, Charlie Eaton, Greg Arnold, Danny Prewitt.Trophy Dash-Lee Doty, Bob Burkett, Charlie Eaton, Eric Aos.
Main Event-Charlie Eaton, Lee Doty, Danny Prewitt, Greg Arnold, Eric Aos, Dusty Aos, Bob Burkett.
Minter Wins Thrilling OTRO Hardtop Main Event
At Southern Oregon Speedway
Mark Minter #33 won his second OTRO Hardtop Main Event.
White City, Oregon...July 21...Taking the lead from Justin Krossman on the white flag lap, Mark Minter scored his second straight 15 lap OTRO Hardtop Main Event win Saturday night at Southern Oregon Speedway. Minter ended Krossman's bid for a clean sweep as Krossman won both the four lap Trophy Dash and six lap heat race.
Krosman set the early pace ahead of Chris Mehrer, but 2016 PRA Hardtop champion Greg Hickman led Jamie Britton around Mehrer for second and third a lap later. Britton spun in Turn 2 for a lap two caution flag, and Dean Cast headed for the pits. Krossman led Hickman and Minter on the next restart, but Hickman spun in Turn 2 and collected Minter for a lap three caution flag. Krossman led Jay Smith and Britton on the next restart. A lap five caution flag flew for Mehrer, and Krossman continued to set the pace on the restart as Minter raced past Britton for second. Britton and Hickman tangled in Turn 2 for the final caution flag on lap seven. Krossman continued to lead Minter and Britton, but Hickman made a backstretch pass on Britton for third on at nine. Minter moved in and began to challenge Krossman for the lead in the waning laps, and an inside pass at the start-finish line as the white flag waved gained Minter the lead. Minter held off Krossman on the final lap for the well-earned victory. Hickman settled for third, followed by Britton, Smith, Mehrer and Cast.
The OTRO Hardtops are a part of Hall of Fame night on August 18th. The stacked program will also include IMCA Modifieds, IMCA Sport Modifieds, Late Models, Bobbio's Pizza Mini Stocks and JOAT Labs Hornets. For further information, go to www.southernoregonspeedway.com.
Justin Krossman #4 won the OTRO Hardtops Trophy Dash.
Race Results
OTRO Hardtops
Heat-Justin Krossman, Mark Minter, Greg Hickman, Jamie Britton, Chris Mehrer, Dean Cast.Trophy Dash-Justin Krossman, Dean Cast, Jay Smith, Chris Mehrer.
Main Event-Mark Minter, Justin Krossman, Greg Hickman, Jamie Britton, Jay Smith, Chris Mehrer, Dean Cast.
Lenz, Ford, Whitaker Celebrate Christmas In July With Siskiyou Speedway Wins
Yreka, CA...July 21...Racing returned to Siskiyou Motor Speedway on Saturday night with a special Christmas in July event. This included Free Ride Alongs for the kids in the race cars and special gifts for the Junior Racing Club members. Feature wins were recorded by Dr Scott Lenz, Jimmy Ford and Mike Whitaker.
Scott Lenz picked up the win in the 30 lap Calculated Comfort Outlaw Pro Stock Main Event. This was his third win of the season in Yreka and his fifth victory of the year. Matt Harlow charged into the lead at the start ahead of Phil Pipgras. Lenz was already in fifth from his last starting spot on lap four, and he passed Bryan Hammond for fourth on lap five before the first of two caution flags in the race. Harlow led Pipgras on the restart as Lenz moved past Scott Flowers for third. Lenz made an inside pass on the backstretch to take second from Pipgras on lap seven and made an inside pass in Turn 3 on lap eight to grab the lead. Once Lenz got in front, he was never seriously threatened. 2016 champion Steve Borror made his move into second during the second half of the race, taking the runner-up position from Harlow on a lap 14 restart. However, Lenz set a rapid pace in winning by a straightaway, followed by Borror, Flowers, Harlow, Johnny Cobb, John David Duffie, Hammond, Dean Hackworth, Tom Hackworth and Pipgras. This was a clean sweep effort for Lenz as he won the four lap Trophy Dash and his eight lap heat race. Borror was the other heat winner.
Driving for Marty Burdine, Jimmy Ford made a charge from the back of the pack to win the 20 lap IMCA Sport Modified Main Event. Ford is now the ninth different winner in ten races. Rookie Ethan Killingsworth charged into the lead at the start and set a rapid pace up front. Ford made a front stretch pass on Gary Foster on lap six. Ford made a back stretch pass on point leader Trevor Tiffee for second on lap 14. Moments later, a caution flag flew. Ford enjoyed a side-by-side battle with Killingsworth for the next two laps before moving ahead with an inside pass in Turn 4. Ford brought it home to victory, with Killingsworth in close pursuit in second. Tiffee settled for third, followed by Ryder Boswell, Foster, Randy Wright and Richard Vanderploeg. Killingsworth won his eight lap heat race, and Ford claimed four lap Trophy Dash honors.
"Magic" Mike Whitaker picked up his first 20 lap Mini Stock Main Event win of the season. Whitaker enjoyed a battle of the two-time champions with current point leader Marilyn Yawnick in close pursuit. Yawnick made many attempts during the later stages of the race to get underneath Whitaker for the lead. However, he kept his cool and brought it home to a satisfying victory. Yawnick settled for second, and rookie Darek Alford enjoyed his best finish of the year with a strong third. Michael McLeod, Terry Kendrick and Zac McMurray rounded out the finishing order. Alford captured his first career Trophy Dash win, and Yawnick won the eight lap heat race.
With the Siskiyou County Fair coming up, the next race on the big track won't be until September 8th with a lineup that will include a non-point race for the IMCA Sport Modifieds, Mini Stocks, Outlaw Open Comp cars and the Calculated Comfort Outlaw Pro Stocks. For further information, go to www.siskiyoumotorspeedway.com.
Tanner Wins Tidal Wave 50 At Coos Bay Speedway
Coos Bay, Oregon...July 21-22...Joey Tanner scored the victory in the Tidal Wave 50 NASCAR Super Late Model Main Event Sunday afternoon at Coos Bay Speedway. The win paid Tanner $1,600 thanks to sponsorship from Knothole Market and Tom Elam. Tanner started back in the third row, and front row starter Trent Elliott charged into the early lead. It wasn't long before a battle began between Tanner and Elliot, and Tanner eventually moved into the lead. From there, Tanner sped home to the big win. Elliott settled for a $1,100 second with Elam an $850 third. Point leader Brody Montgomery, Daniel Deibele, McLain Beaudoin, Deven Brown, Thor Kristensen, Wayne Butler and Chris Ray rounded out the Top 10. Tanner and Elliot each won ten lap heat races and Diebele picked up five lap Trophy Dash honors.
A night earlier, Tanner collected the win in the 25 lap Main Event. Tanner started back in the fourth row for this race, and again Elliott found himself the early leader. The two had a good battle, but Tanner came out just ahead of Elliot at the checkered flag. Montgomery was a strong third, followed by Butler, Kristensen, Chris Ray, Beaudoin, Brown, Richard Wallace and Deibele. The preliminary events on Saturday we're the same as Sunday with Elliot and Tanner winning heat races and Diebele the five lap Trophy Dash winner.
Two-time champion Wayne Butler won the 20 lap Sportsman Late Model Main Event on Sunday. Butler won by not quite a straightaway ahead of point leader Dyllan Siewell and Tom Williams. Cottage Grove visitors Max Augustine and Justin Ryker rounded out the Top 5. Williams won the five lap Trophy Dash, while Butler claimed eight lap heat race honors. On Saturday, it was Siewell out-dueling Butler for his sixth 20 lap Main Event win of the season. Williams and Stacey Robison completed the finishing order. Butler won the heat race, and Williams captured his first of two Trophy Dash wins on the weekend.
Point leader Ken Fox boosted his Street Stock win total to seven by winning both 20 lap Main Events on the weekend. Still hungry for his first feature win of the season, Jeff Thurman gave Fox a good battle in Sunday's race as the only real contender for the win. However, Fox beat him back to the checkered flag in a photo finish for the victory. Daniel Land, David Smith and Justin Ryker rounded out the finishing order. Smith won the eight lap heat race, while Ryker claimed five lap Trophy Dash honors. Steve Dubisar won the dash and heat race on Saturday and was hoping for the sweep, but he fell out three laps into the race. Fox, Smith and Thurman had a close battle throughout the 20 lap distance, but Fox just beat Smith and Thurman back to the line for the win.
Fox won just about everything in the Mini Outlaw division during the weekend. He held off point leader Sam Talon to win the 20 lap Main Events on both Sunday and Saturday. Fox won both Trophy Dashes and his heat race on Sunday, while Talon won the eight lap heat race on Saturday.
Point leader Tyler Tullos and championship contender Hannah Robison picked up 20 lap Hornet Main Event wins during the weekend. On Sunday, Tullos claimed his fifth feature win of the season. Tullos raced into the lead in quick fashion, and he stretched his advantage to two-thirds of a lap ahead of a season-best second place effort for Matt Diller. April Warmack was the final lead lap finisher as Travis Pugh, Dusty Shingleton, Steven Parker and Leroy Rockwell completed the finishing order. This was also a clean sweep effort for Tullos as he won the five lap Trophy Dash and the eight lap heat race.
On Saturday night, Robison won a fierce battle with Tullos in the 25 lap Main Event. April Warmack was the final lead lap finisher in third. Braden Fugate finished fourth, followed by Shingleton, Ray Marshall, Chris Parker, Leroy Rockwell and Anthony Orlando. Rockwell and Robison won eight lap heat races, but Tullos held off Robison in the Trophy Dash to prevent her clean sweep attempt. Problems in the Trophy Dash on Sunday ended Robison's weekend prematurely and cost her third in the standings to Warmack.
Next Saturday night is Whelen Night at the races. There will be lucky rides for the kids, followed by an exciting lineup of racing that will include the popular Winged Sprint Cars, NASCAR Super Late Models, Sportsman Late Models, Street Stocks, Mini Outlaws, Hornets and Junior Stingers. For further information, go to www.coosbayspeedway.us.
Sprint Cars, Late Models Headline Whelen Night
At Coos Bay Speedway
Coos Bay, Oregon...The NASCAR Whelen All American Series continues Saturday night at Coos Bay Speedway. It's Whelen Night at the races, and there will also be Ride Alongs for the kids in the race cars. Featured divisions include the Winged Sprint Cars along with the NASCAR Super Late Models, Sportsman Late Models, Street Stocks, Mini Outlaws, Hornets and Junior Stingers.
After the last event, Brett Hulsey emerged with a 46 point lead in the Winged Sprint Car championship race. He's now being trailed by multi-time champion Dave May and reigning champion Lawrence Van Hoof. Van hoof is 48 points back in third. To date, the feature winners include Van Hoof, Ian Bandy and Aaron Miller. Other drivers to watch for this week include Donovan Prather, Kayla Green and Mike Crawford.
Super Late Model point leader Brody Montgomery gave a good accounting of himself at the two race Tidal Wave Weekend event with a pair of Top 5 finishes. The six-time feature winner holds a commanding 120 point lead over Chris Ray in the championship chase. Thor Kristensen continues to close in on Ray in the battle for second. Ray now leads the 2016 point runner-up by just 24 points. These three are anticipated this week along with Wayne Butler, Richard Wallace and Deven Brown.
Butler is doing double division duty, but the two-time Sportsman Late Model champion is trailing Dyllan Siewell in that division by 54 points after 12 races. Siewell is a six-time winner, while Butler has picked up five victories. Tom Williams has a solid hold on third in the standings. A week after picking up his best finish of the season in second, Charlie Withers had mechanical issues and has been missing from the past couple of races. He and Stacy Robison are other drivers who could be there this week.
Ken Fox enjoyed a strong weekend with two Street Stock Main Event wins last week. This puts the point leader's win total to seven victories as he holds a 90 point advantage over David Smith. Smith is still looking for his first feature win of the season as is Jeff Thurman, who holds onto third in the standings. Thurman had a strong showing last weekend with a pair of Top 3 finishes, and a win seems just around the corner for him. Other drivers to contend with include two time winners Steve Dubisar and Daniel Land.
Sam Talon has nearly clinched the Mini Outlaw championship with eight victories to his credit. However, Ken Fox forced him to settle for second twice last weekend. Fox was wheeling the car that John Henry won with earlier this season. Henry is currently third in the standings, and other drivers to watch for this week include two-time winner Jason Kellam, Tom Siewell and Carl Johnson.
Tyler Tullos picked up a win and a second last weekend, giving him a 92 point lead over one-time winner April Warmack. Warmack gained second in the standings following a non start on Sunday for Hannah Robison. The weekend was a mixed bag for Robison, who held off Tullos to win the Saturday feature. Four-time winner Braden Fugate maintains fourth in the standings by 22 points ahead of rookie Kris Parker. Other drivers to watch for this week include David Pellum, Chuck Peck, Leroy Rockwell and Andy Austin.
The Junior Stingers get their fifth event of the season, and it will be an opportunity for somebody to dethrone the four-time winner Griff Smith. The division offers the perfect opportunity for 11 to 14 year old drivers to go racing. Others who have been out there so far include Sebastion Freedle, Alex Butler and Hunter Berrier.
With Kids rides on the agenda and a full program of NASCAR Whelen All American Series racing and Sprint Cars, Saturday night at Coos Bay Speedway will be a show you won't want to miss. For further information, go to www.coosbayspeedway.us.
Beals Wins Hornet's Nest 50,
Elam, Solberg Win At Douglas County Speedway
Roseburg, Oregon...July 21...Dave Beals picked up an impressive victory in the Hornet's Nest 50 Saturday night at Douglas County Speedway. At the end of the race, Beals still had his hands full with Street Stock point leader Jeff Solberg battling him for the lead. However, Beals scored the big victory with Solberg a close second. Joseph Mircle was a strong third, followed by Bruce McMasters and final lead lap finisher Bob Vancil. Vancil was the 2017 division champion. Bryson Lillard was a lap down in sixth followed by a Bart Pulse, point leader Pete Lemon, Dylan Grichar and Jeremy Simms, who was three laps back.
Solberg set the fast time standard on the evening with a lap of 19.624, barely beating the 19.669 effort of Beals. Mircle collected the four lap A Dash win in a good battle with Beals, while Jeremy Mayfield scored the B Dash win ahead of Lillard. McMasters won the first of three eight lap heat races in dominant fashion. Vancil and Beals were the other heat race winners.
Tom Elam scored the 30 lap PRA Modified Main Event win. Elam is the current point leader, and he had his hands full battling Andrew Koens for the win down stretch. Harlon Cox managed to stay on the lead lap in third as John Harvey and Brad Watson completed the Top 5. Koens set the fastest time of 15.581, beating Elam's 15.722 effort. Elam won the four lap Trophy Dash, and the eight lap heat went to Cox in a photo finish with Koens.
Jeff Solberg picked up the win in the 25 lap Street Stock Main Event. It was a good battle between Solberg and Chris Lemon, with point leader Solberg winning a near photo finish at the end. Monique Scevers, Bill Stewart and Dale Roth were the Top 5 finishers. Roth set the fastest time of 16.748, beating the 17.362 lap of Solberg. Stewart outran Solberg in a good battle for the four lap Trophy Dash win, while Solberg turned the tables on him by winning the eight lap heat race.
Reigning Mini Stock champion Chuck Jacobs bested a short field to win the 15 lap Main Event. In the process, he gained the point lead from Dale Roth. Roth finished a close second in the Main Event with Gary Carnes finishing third. Jacobs set the fast time at 18.401, but he finished second to Roth in the heat race. Roth also outran Jacobs to win the four lap Trophy Dash.
The track continues its string of big events for different divisions. This Saturday night is the Street Stock Smackdown event, which will feature the local drivers going head-to-head against The Iron Giant Street Stock Series, which competes mostly on dirt. Also scheduled to appear will be the PRA Hardtops, Hornets, Bangers and the Pro 4 Wedge Cars. The track will then go dark for a month before coming back on August 25th for the West Coast Modified Shootout race. For further information, go to www.douglascountyspeedway.com.
California Hardtops Return To
Placerville Speedway Saturday Night
Placerville, CA...The popular California Hardtop Association returns to Placerville Speedway for a race this Saturday night. Many drivers regard the quarter-mile bullring as their home track, and they always put on a good show for the fans when they're in town.
The group takes their show on the road to various different venues, both dirt and pavement. They continue to add new names to the winner's list this year. Last Saturday night, they headed to Antioch Speedway for what turned out to be a good battle between recent Petaluma Speedway winner Jason Armstrong and Terry DeCarlo. DeCarlo, was an original supporter of the association when it first started. He was also one of the last drivers to race Hardtops at Vallejo Speedway when the division was discontinued there. He scored the victory in a car that was originally owned by Southern Oregon racing legend Harold Hardesty.
Armstrong may have settled for second, but his win at Petaluma ahead of Ron Ruiz was quite impressive. That July event was the first win for Jason this season. In fact, the Hardtops have featured multiple winners this season, including Dave Reed, Ruiz, Ken Retzloff, Dave Stewart and Jason Clifford. You never know who's going to win. Clifford won the most recent Stockton race ahead of Roger MacShain, Joe Shenefield, Trophy Dash winner Dennis Armstrong and "The Rocket Man" Ken Clifford. Ken, who is the father of Jason Clifford, is just getting his car back up to speed following the crash he had at Merced earlier this year.
Jason Armstrong has won his share of races at Placerville through the years, and he may go into Saturday night as the driver to beat. Interesting enough, he has been shut out of the podium at the previous two Placerville visits this year. Reed won the first race ahead of Retzloff and Ruiz, but Ruiz outran Reed and Retzloff at the most recent race with Tom Grady a respectable fourth.
The Hardtops are actually experiencing a bit of a revival these days on the West Coast. The California Hardtop Association carries the banner for the movement in the Northern California area and races at many different venues. Down south in Bakersfield, the Bakersfield Hardtops race at Kern Raceway and Bakersfield Speedway and have a good following there. In Oregon, the Old Time Racers of Oregon run V6 motors with slick tires on the dirt, while PRA continues to compete on the pavement of Roseburg. Hardtop racing is alive and well in 2018!
Some of the drivers anticipated for this Saturday night's event include Jason Armstrong, Dennis Armstrong, Ken Clifford, Jason Clifford, Ken Retzloff, Dave Reed, Ron Ruiz, Tom Grady, Joe Shenefield and others. It's sure to be a good show.
Grimes, Augustine, Bartholomew, Rambo Win
At Little Southern Oregon Speedway
White City, Oregon...July 20...Point leader Trevor Grimes returned to the Winner's Circle in the 20 lap 250 Kart Main Event Friday night at Little Southern Oregon Speedway. This was his third win of the season and broke him out a two race slump. Grimes and Brenden Bartlett picked up eight lap heat race victories and shared the front row for the Main Event. Bartlett was subbing for Brionna Fuller, who is still unable to compete in her Cage Kart. Grimes settled into the lead at the start ahead of Bartlett and previous winner Vinny DeBenedetti. DeBenedetti spun in Turn 2 for a lap 13 caution flag, moving Landon Green into third. The lead two karts ran a good race up front until Bartlett spun in Turn 2 for a lap 18 caution flag. Grimes led the restart and paced the final laps for the win. Green finished second, followed by Cadyn Smith, DeBenedetti, Taylor Fuller and Bartlett. During the second heat race, Reece Slyter took a nasty tumble on the front straight away and made contact with the front wall after contact with another kart. Fortunately, he was uninjured and walked away from the wreckage.
Point leader Keaton Augustine scored his third straight 15 lap Box Stock Main Event victory. Augustine and Jacob James were the eight lap heat race winners. Augustine jumped into the lead at the start of the Main Event with Ryan Hirschbock in close pursuit. James settled into third. After picking up three straight wins in the Beginners Box Stock class, reigning Beginners Box Stock champion Malachi Johnson made his Box Stock division debut and settled into fourth place ahead of Taylor Fuller. Fuller got by Johnson for fourth on lap 10. Augustine ran smooth and consistent laps and kept Hirschbock behind him for a well-earned victory. James settled for third, followed by Fuller, Johnson and Kiley Grimes.
Austin Bartholomew made the trip from Crescent City, California and left with the 12 lap Beginners Box Stock Main Event victory. Uriah Sanders and Bartholomew picked up the eight lap heat race wins, and Sanders jumped into the early Main Event lead ahead of Bartholomew and Grant Proctor. The lead three karts began a good battle at the front of the pack, and Hunter Granger brought out a lap four caution flag. Sanders continued to lead Bartholomew and Proctor on the restart. Bartholomew finally made a Turn 2 pass on Sanders for the lead on lap nine. As Bartholomew sped to the victory, Sanders held off Proctor for a season-best second place finish. Shailene Horn was a solid fourth, followed by Carson Henson, Jayme DeBenedetti, Bentleigh Chapman and Granger.
Steve Rambo scored the win in the 12 lap UAS Speedway Kart Main Event. Larry Fuller and Ed Grubb were the eight lap heat race winners, and Fuller settled into the early Main Event lead ahead of Rambo and Grubb. The lead three karts ran closely at the midway point of the race, and Ken Gaines brought out a lap six caution flag. Larry Fuller pitted, and Brionna Fuller spun to botch the first restart attempt. She pitted briefly and returned for the restart a lap later as Rambo led Grubb and Johnny Hoult. Grubb had problems and pitted on lap nine, leaving Rambo and Hoult as the only lead lap karts. Rambo won by a comfortable margin ahead of team-mate Hoult. Brionna Fuller rallied for a third place finish, followed by Lori Fuller, Grubb, Larry Fuller, Gaines and Bobby Hirschbock.
The track introduced a Novice Beginners Box Stock classification for a few of the drivers who are just coming to speed in their first starts, and Bhaltair Edwards won their ten lap feature. Edwards and Isaac Grimes collected the six lap heat race wins, and Edwards raced into the Main Event lead at the start ahead of Grimes and Caleb Ranney. Grimes made a high pass and Turn 1 of the fifth lap to take the lead from Edwards, and he seemed poised to get the win. However, Edwards made a rally on the last lap and passed Grimes on the outside as they took the checkered flag. Edwards, Grimes and Ranney all took the checkered flag in order.
The Outlaw Kart program will be back in action at Little Southern Oregon Speedway on August 10th. For further information, go to www.southernoregonspeedway.com.
Race Results
250 Karts
Heat 1a-Trevor Grimes, Vinny DeBenedetti, Reece Slyter, Brenden Bartlett, Landon Green, Taylor Fuller.Heat 2a-Brenden Bartlett, Landon Green, Trevor Grimes, Vinny DeBenedetti, Reece Slyter, Cadyn Smith, Taylor Fuller.
Main Event-Trevor Grimes, Landon Green, Cadyn Smith, Vinny DeBenedetti, Taylor Fuller, Brenden Bartlett, Reece Slyter NS.
Box Stock
Heat 1a-Keaton Augustine, Ryan Hirschbock, Taylor Fuller, Jacob James, Kiley Grimes.Heat 2a-Jacob James, Keaton Augustine, Ryan Hirschbock, Taylor Fuller, Malachi Johnson, Kiley Grimes.
Main Event-Keaton Augustine, Ryan Hirschbock, Jacob James, Taylor Fuller, Malachi Johnson, Kiley Grimes.
Beginners Box Stock
Heat
1a-Uriah Sanders, Shailene Horn, Austin Bartholomew, Grant Proctor,
Carson Henson, Bentleigh Chapman, Jayme DeBenedetti, Hunter Granger.Heat 2a-Austin Bartholomew, Grant Proctor, Jayme DeBenedetti, Uriah Sanders, Carson Henson, Shailene Horn, Bentleigh Chapman, Hunter Granger.
Main Event-Austin Bartholomew, Uriah Sanders, Grant Proctor, Shailene Horn, Carson Henson, Jayme DeBenedetti, Bentleigh Chapman, Hunter Granger.
UAS Speedway Kart
Heat 1a-Larry Fuller, Steve Rambo, Ed Grubb, Johnny Hoult, Ken Gaines, Brionna Fuller, Lori Fuller.Heat 2a-Ed Grubb, Larry Fuller, Steve Rambo, Johnny Hoult, Brionna Fuller, Lori Fuller, Ken Gaines.
Main Event-Steve Rambo, Johnny Hoult, Brionna Fuller, Lori Fuller, Ed Grubb, Larry Fuller, Ken Gaines, Bobby Hirschbock.
Novice Beginner Box Stock
Heat 1a-Bhaltair Edwards, Isaac Grimes, Caleb Ranney.Heat 2a-Isaac Grimes, Bhaltair Edwards, Caleb Ranney.
Main Event-Bhaltair Edwards, Isaac Grimes, Caleb Ranney, Alexis Smith NS.
Redwood Acres Speedway Unofficial Race Results July 21, 2018
Late Models
Mic Moulton
Luke Hall
Dane Nissen
David Henderson
Kenny Demello
Shawn Andrews
Scott Baker
George Young
Joe Bonomini
NSMS Modifieds
Kris Price
Terry Deal
Eric Johnson
Randy Houston
Dustin DeRosier
Ian Elliott
Guy Young
Stuart Campbell
Herman Pulyer
Orion Mosher
Darrin Sullivan
Rick Avila
Eric Price Jr.
Mini Stocks
Brett Murrell
Eugene Palmer
Brian Murrell Sr
Brian Murrell Jr
Scott Talyor
Nick Ford
Dylan Ford
Trevor Eacret
Legends
Brad Curticce
Aiden Daniels
Chris Lawrence
kylie Daniels
Zach Frazer
Tyler Peach
Katina Baker
Brent Mack
David Dunlap
Mkinzy Uselton
Brad Henderson
Bandoleros
Lane Anderson
Maleesa Miles
Aiden Kimberling
Kadence Mace
Ethan Imperatrice
Trey Daniels
Bombers
Wyatt Roach
Sam Brown
Jim Redd
Douglas County Speedway Unofficial Race Results July 21, 2018
Hornet's Nest 50
Dave Beals
Jeff Solberg
Joseph Mircle
Bruce McMasters
Bob Vancil
Bryson Lillard
Bart Pulse
Pete Lemon
Dylan Grichar
Jeremy Simms
Jeremy Mayfield
Michael Kennerly
Bernie Bryant
Cherish Wilson
Valerie West
Rich Dickenson
Modified
Tom Elam
Andrew Koens
Harlon Cox
John Harvey
Brad Watson
Street Stock
Jeff Solberg
Chris Lemon
Monique Scevers
Bill Stewart
Dale Roth
Mini Stock
Chuck Jacobs
Dale Roth
Gary Carnes
Placerville Speedway Unofficial Race Results July 21, 2018
360 Sprint Cars
Andy Forsberg
Jimmy Trulli
Matt Peterson
Cody Lamar
C.J. Humphreys
Tony Gualda
Blake Carrick
Tanner Carrick
Bobby Butler
Mike Benson
Stephen Ingraham
Shane Hopkins
Pat Harvey
Mike Cook
Justyn Cox
Jared Van Bebber
Billy Wallace
Joe Hunt Wingless Spec Sprint Series
A Main
Jake Morgan
Shawn Jones
Tim Sherman Jr
Nick Larson
Cody Spencer
Matt Stewart
Casey McClain
Adam Christian
Ron Laplant
Bob Newberry
Troy Degaton
Jesse Love IV
Scott Hall
Peter Paulson
Brett Youngman
Kaimi Moniz-Costa
Scott Martin
Paul Vandenberg
Shannon Newton
Ryon Silverling
Joe Hunt Wingless Series
B Main
Scott Martin
Peter Paulson
Kaimi Moniz-Costa
Ryon Silverling
Angelique Bell
Pure Stocks
Ryan Peter
Scott Grunert
Rick Grunert
Dan Jinkerson
Jason Palmer
Chase Grigsby
Ronnie Richards
Kevin Jinkerson
Mike Carpenter
Dwight Bolton
Mini Trucks
Thomas Jensen
John Littlejohn
Tom Stanwood
