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First Career Win For Bloomfield At Marysville,

Shelby, Slaney, Cooper Also Victorious

Marysville, CA...July 31...Dylan Bloomfield won the 25 lap Winged 360 Sprint Car Main Event Saturday night at Marysville Raceway. This was the first career win for the 15 year old in this division, and he becomes the 12th different winner in 13 races at the track this year. Bloomfield was the runnerup in the Wingless Spec Sprint championship race at Antioch Speedway last year. The win came aboard the Dave Johnson Racing owned Red Line Oil sponsored Sprinter.

Bloomfield started on the pole and proceeded to lead from the start ahead of Brian McGahan and point leader Billy Wallace. Drake Stanley fell out on Lap 13 with Darren Johnson retiring a lap later. The only yellow flag of the race waved on Lap 14 for a tangle between Ron LaPlant and Korey Lovell that eliminated Lovell. Bloomfield maintained command on the restart and would lead the rest of the way with McGahan second ahead of Wallace, Brent Bjork, Kevin Lovell, William Fielding, RJ Baker, Jayce Steinberg, LaPlant and Pat Harvey Jr. There were 14 drivers in action with Bjork setting the fast time a 13.377, beating the 13.469 of McGahan and the 13.472 of Fielding. The eight lap heat wins went to Bloomfield and Kevin Lovell.

Philip Shelby won the 20 lap Pepsi IMCA Sport Modified Main Event. This was the third win of the season for the past champion in what turned out to be an eventful race. With a pole position start, Dwarf Car star Buddy Olschowka set the early pace ahead of Cole Fear and Donnie Fortney. Damian Merritt moved past Fear for second on Lap 2. Mike Merritt slipped past Fear for third on Lap 7, and the first yellow flag didn't fall until Lap 10 when there was debris on the track. On the restart lap, Damian Merritt took the lead from Olschowka, but he tangled with Todd Cooper in Turn 4 for a yellow flag a lap later. Olschowka was back in the lead at that point ahead of Mike Merritt and Phillip Shelby. A lap 12 yellow flag waved for Fear and Willie Horn Jr in Turn 3, and Fear joined Fortney and Damian Merritt on the sidelines at that point. Shelby took second from Mike Merritt on the restart, and the final yellow flag waved on Lap 15 for Scott Savell in Turn 4. Olschowka led the restart, but Shelby made his winning move a lap later. Point leader Jimmy Ford settled into third at that point, and Shelby went on to victory ahead of Olschowka, Ford, Todd Cooper, Mike Merritt, Savell, Horn, Fear, Fortney and Damian Merritt. Eight lap heat race wins went to Olschowka and Ford.

Anthony Slaney won the 20 lap Limited Late Model Main Event. This was just his second start in the class. Slaney is the reigning Petaluma Speedway IMCA Modified champion. He started on the pole and bolted into the lead ahead of Dan Brown Jr and Ray Trimble. Trimble took second from Brown on Lap 3. The race ran for 11 laps before a yellow flag flew for Richard Shafer in Turn 3. Brown ended up retiring from second as Slaney led Trimble and incoming point leader Jay Norton on the restart. A lap 16 yellow flag flew for Eddie Gardner in Turn 1. On the restart, Slaney continued to lead as Norton took second from Trimble. Slaney went on to victory, and Norton crossed the line in second, only to be disqualified in post race tech. Trimble was elevated to second ahead of Kiely Ricardo, Gardner, Brown, Shafer and past track champion George Magenheimer. The six lap heat race wins went to Slaney and Trimble. With the disqualification of Norton, Brown gained the point lead. Rod Oliver was in a position to get the point lead, but he was absent from the race.

Brian Cooper won the 20 lap Hobby Stock Main Event. The IMCA Sport Modified star got behind the wheel of his father Dave Cooper's car for the occasion and became the sixth different winner in eight races. Cooper started on the pole and motored into the early lead ahead of past Marysville Stock Car champion Jerry Bartlett and Kyle Cheney. Unlike recent weeks where the race has been a bit rough, it was pretty much smooth sailing this time. Chaney slipped past Bartlett for second on Lap 9, and point leader Jacob Johnson took fourth from Devin Koranda at that point. However, Brian Cooper held a commanding straightaway advantage over Cheney when the checkered flag flew. Unfortunately, Cheney was disqualified from what would have been a season best second, moving Bartlett into that position ahead of Johnson, Toby Merrifield, Koranda, Robert Warf, Zach Lindgren, Joe Gillock, Trevor Deadmond and Mario Davis. Bartlett and Brian Cooper won the eight lap heat races.

The Winged 360 Sprint Cars return this Saturday night along with the Pepsi IMCA Sport Modifieds and Hobby Stocks. For further information, go to www.marysvilleraceway.com.

Williamson Wins Mark Howard Memorial 

At Cottage Grove Speedway

Cottage Grove, Oregon...July 31...Jesse Williamson wrapped up an impressive weekend with the victory in the 52 lap IMCA Modified Main Event Saturday night at Cottage Grove Speedway. The occasion was the annual Mark Howard Memorial race, and the win was worth $2,600 to Williamson, who also won the preliminary feature on Friday night.

Williamson outran Curtis Towns to win the Scramble and earn the pole for the feature race. Williamson sprinted into the lead at the start ahead of John Campos and Grey Ferrando.  Nick Trenchard started back in the fifth row and had maneuvered his way forward and into the fourth position by the eighth lap. That was the order until Campos had problems on Lap 40. As Williamson continued to lead the way, Collen Winebarger and Trenchard settled in the second and third. The battle was for fourth in the later stages of the race. B Main winner and point leader Jake Mayden took over fourth on Lap 41, but Ferrando came back to grab the spot with five laps to go. Williamson built about a half-straightaway advantage over Winebarger by the checkered flag with Trenchard a solid third, followed by Ferrando, Mayden, Campos, Bricen James, Eaton Whistler, Curtis Towns and Derick Young.

The Top 10 finishers from Friday night ran a 10 lap Scramble to set the first five rows of the Main Event. In that race, Towns had the pole and led two laps before second row starter Williamson went motoring by to take the lead. Williamson went on to win ahead of Towns and Campos. The rest of the drivers ran one of the eight lap heat races with the wins going to Matthew Drager, Jeffrey Hudson and James Welshonse. Mayden won the 12 lap B Main to earn his way into the feature. He started on the pole and led every lap in victory. Ryan Baker moved into second on Lap 2 and ended up finishing a close second ahead of Eric Ashley. Paul Rea and Craig Cassell had a spirited duel in the last few laps to finish fourth as Cassell made the last lap pass to grab the position.

Kyle Alberding won the 25 lap Todd's Auto Body Limited Sprint Main Event. This was the second win for Aberding, who currently ranks third in the standings. Tyler Thompson had the pole and moved into the early lead ahead of Alberding and Pat Desbiens. Desbiens surrendered third to Camden Robustelli on Lap 8. Robustelli took second from Alberding on Lap 12, just as Thompson's race came to an end. Alberding maneuvered into the lead on the restart ahead of Robustelli and point leader Shane Forte. Forte moved into second on Lap 17 with Robustelli retiring moments later. This moved Justin McConvilllle into third. Alnerding won with Forte a close second ahead of McConvilllle, Justin Lemon, Robustelli, Thompson, Desbiens, Mike Griffith and Tim Minter. 

Thompson set the fast time of 13.422, beating the 14.170 of Desbiens. The eight lap heat race wins went to McConnville and Robustelli. The track has been trying to start up a Senior Sprint class for drivers over 45 years old, and Desbiens won that 15 lap race ahead of Nate Ellertson and Kevin Journey.

Anthony Pope took a break from running with the Dwarf Cars to win the 25 lap Royalty Core IMCA Sport Modified Main Event. Shawn Hand had the pole and moved into the early lead ahead of Aaron Bloom and Jordan Henry. However, Skylar Winebarger charged into third on Lap 2 and slipped past Bloom for second a lap later. Hand had problems on Lap 5 with Winebarger briefly gaining the lead on Lap 6, only to surrender the spot to Pope on a Lap 7 restart. Henry quickly settled into second, and Matt Sanders moved by Aaron Bloom for third on Lap 10. The battle continued between Bloom and Sanders with Bloom grabbing third on Lap 16, only to surrender it back to Sanders on Lap 18. A lap later, Bloom regained the spot for good, and Sanders lost fourth to point leader Dustin Comer on Lap 22. Pope held off Henry for the win with Aaron Bloom a close third, followed by Dustin Comer, Sanders, Dalton Bloom, Trevor Points, Winebarger, Hand and Chuck Carson.

Henry was the quickest of 17 qualifiers with a lap of 16.080, beating the 16.254 of Ray Bloom and the 16.265 of Points. The eight lap heat race wins went to Hand and Ray Comer, and Dustin Comer won the four lap Trophy Dash.

Brian Smith won the 25 lap PRA Hardtop Main Event. He started back in the fourth row and drew heavily on his dirt track experience to come to the front of the pack. Troy Gasner led early from the pole ahead of Friday night winners Zach Toll. Steve Smith was an early third, and Toll took the lead from Gasner on the third lap. Brian Smith took second from Gasner on Lap 5 and put the moves on Toll to grab the lead on the 10th lap. Reigning PRA Hardtop champion Kyran Greene found his way into third by Lap 9 and took second from Toll on the 15th circuit. Toll briefly regained second on Lap 21 before Greene grabbed the spot for good with Jimmy Smith following into third. However, Brian Smith held a straightaway advantage over Greene that he would take to the checkered flag. Jimmy Smith ended up third, followed by Toll, Chuck Jacobs, Gasner, Brian Lenihan and Steve Smith. Brian Smith set the fast time of 17.725, beating the 17483 of Toll. Brian Smith won the eight lap heat race with Jimmy Smith claiming four lap Trophy Dash honors. 

Racing continues this weekend with another special event. It's the annual Marvin Smith Memorial for the Winged 360 Sprint Cars. The two-day event will pay $2,500 to win on Friday night and $4,100 to win on Saturday night among an increased purse. The Late Models will be competing on both days. Friday night will also include the Street Stocks, while the IMCA Sport Compacts will be a part of the action on Saturday night. For further information, go to www.cottagegrovespeedway.com.

Riveira, Sharp, Kohler, Cancilla Win At Dixon Speedway

Dixon, CA...July 31...Brandon Riveira won the 25 lap Wingless 600 Micro Sprint Main Event Saturday night at Dixon Speedway. Riveira shared the front row with Austin Wood, and the duo raced into the 1-2 positions when the green flag waved. Dwarf Car star Ryan Winter held third for a lap before being passed by Austin Taborski. However, Winter regained the position on Lap 5. The yellow flag waved on Lap 11. As Wood continued to lead Riveira on the restart, Jeffrey Pahule settled into third. They had one final yellow flag on Lap 16. At that point, Winter was back in fifth, but he took fourth from Taborski on the restart as Riveira continued to lead Wood and Pahule. Winter made a Lap 23 pass on Pahule for third, and Riveira went on to victory ahead of Wood, Winter, Pahule, Taborski, Ryan Holden, Drew Laeber, James Andrichuk, Colin Kirby and Taylor DeCarlo.

Riveira set the fast time of the one-fifth mile dirt oval with a lap of 11.663, beating the 11.736 of Wood and the 11.836 of Taborski. The 10 lap heat race wins went to Riveira, Winter and Holden. Wood held off Riveira to win the eight lap Trophy Dash and prevent the clean sweep.

Izaak Sharp maintained his championship hopes with a 25 lap Super 600 Main Event win. Jeffrey Pahule had the pole and led a lap before Sharp took over. Tony Alosi settled into third. Jason Chapman and Anthony Lewis battled for the fourth position with Lewis grabbing it on the Lap 7 before losing it a lap later. Chapman took third from Alosi on Lap 17 before bringing out a yellow flag to end his race. Sharp continued to lead the restart and pulled out to about a half-straightaway lead over Pahule by the time the race ended. Alosi settled for third ahead of Lewis and Chapman. John Bordenave and Christian Harris were Main Event scratches. Sharp set the fast time of 10.551, beating the 10.779 of Pahule. Bordenave won the 10 lap heat race with Pahule the four lap Trophy Dash winner

Jackson Kohler won the 20 lap Restricted 600 Micro Sprint Main Event. Andrew Smith had the pole and bolted into the lead at the start ahead of point leader Lucas Johnson and Adriana DeMartini. A Lap 8 yellow flag was the only slowdown until a Lap 18 yellow flag waved. The Lap 19 restart saw Smith continuing to lead DeMartini and Kohler, but the lead duo crashed for a red flag. DeMartini led the pack to the green flag, but Kohler got by her to grab the lead and the victory. DeMartini settled for second ahead of Nicholas Leonard Jr, Kyle Cravotta, Kaiden Gowen, Cierra Wullenwaber, AJ Nielson, Scott, Smith and Johnson. Johnson set the fast time of 11.334, beating the 11.440 of DeMartini. Smith won the 10 lap heat race, and Johnson picked up the win in the four lap Trophy Dash.

Vito Cancilla won the 20 lap Jr Sprint Main Event. Point leader Hayden Stepps jumped into the early lead ahead of Josiah Vega, but Cancilla gained second on Lap 2. On the fifth lap, Cancilla put the moves on Stepps to grab the lead. Briggs Davis had settled into third, and they ran that way until Levi Osborne made a Lap 19 pass to take third from Davis. Cancilla had pulled away to about a straightaway advantage over Hayden Stepps in victory with Osborne third ahead of Davis, Vega, Heston Stepps, Jackson Tardiff and Edward Olivera. Cancilla set the fast time of 12.683, beating the 12.695 of Hayden Stepps. Hayden Stepps won the 10 lap heat race with the four lap Trophy Dash win going to Vega.

Racing resumes this Friday night with the same Micro Sprint divisions in action. For further information, go to www.dixonspeedway.net.

Big Night For Shawn Arriaga At Petaluma Speedway

Petaluma, CA...July 31...Shawn Arriaga won the 30 lap USAC West Coast 360 Sprint Car Main Event Saturday night at Petaluma Speedway. Arriaga is a past Winged 360 Sprint Car champion at both Petaluma and Antioch, but this was his first Main Event win with USAC aboard the Lindsey Arriaga owned Unique Breedz/JB Enterprises sponsored Sprinter. Earlier in the evening, Arriaga won the 20 lap WMR Midget Main Event

Mechanical issues sidelined Austin Liggett prior to the Main Event, while Bill Cornwell flipped in his heat race, leaving 13 Main Event starters. There was a restart after a tangle between David Lindt II, incoming point leader DJ Johnson and Bob Davis saw all three drivers flip with only Davis able to continue at that point. Arriaga jumped into the lead at the start ahead of Bradley Terrell and Trevor Schmid. Daniel Whitley settled into third on a Lap 2 restart, and they ran that way through yellow flags on Laps 8 and 9. Arriaga continued to lead Terrell on the Lap 10 restart, and this was a close battle as Whitley held third. A Lap 17 yellow flag saw the race end for Terrell. Zack Albers and Davis were also out by then. Arriaga led Whitley and last starter Joe Stornetta Jr on the restart. There were no more yellow flags, and Arriaga drove a smooth race to collect the win ahead of Whitley, Stornetta, Jacob Tuttle, Schmid, Ryan Timmons, Gary Paulson, Terrell, Davis and Albers.

Austin Liggett was the quickest of 15 drivers in Woodland Auto Display qualifying with a lap of 14.797, beating the 14.933 of Stornetta. Whitley won the Extreme Mufflers first 10 lap heat race with Johnson picking up the win in the Sway-A-Way Torsion Bars second heat. Johnson continues to lead the championship race by 66 points over Ryan Timmons with Liggett 9 points out of second. The USAC West Coast 360 Sprint Cars and Western States Midgets will be at Merced Speedway this Saturday night for the Kevin Triplett Memorial. For further information, go to www.usancracing.com.

Bakersfield's Brody Fuson won the 30 lap USAC Western States Midgets Main Event. Colton Raudman jumped into the lead at the start ahead of Fuson and CJ Sarna. A yellow flag waved on Lap 1 with Austin Liggett out of the race at that point. Raudman continued to lead Fuson and Sarna on the restart, but Fuson put the moves on Raudman to take the lead on Lap 5. Sarna moved into second a lap later, and Raudman surrendered third to Blake Bower on Lap 10. A Lap 15 yellow flag waved as Bower saw his race come to an end. Fuson continued to lead Sarna and Kyle Mentch on the restart, but a Lap 17 yellow flag waved for Sarna. As Fuson led the restart, Mentch held second for a lap before surrendering the position to Raudman. Mentch fell back to fourth behind Sarna. Fuson set a quick pace and built a half-lap advantage over Raudman by the time the race concluded. Sarna held on for third ahead of Mentch, Bower and Liggett.

Bower was the quickest in Woodland Auto Display qualifying with a lap of 15.119, beating the 15.241 of Liggett. The 10 lap Extreme Mufflers heat race win went to Bower. Liggett carried a 44 point lead over Bower out of the evening with Fuson 12 points behind Bower in third.

Shawn Arriaga won the 20 lap WMR Midgets Main Event. In his most recent starts, he had been getting closer to his first win in this class, and he finally reached that milestone on this occasion. Arriaga started on the front row with Blake Bower and set the pace from the start. David Prickett was running third, and a Lap 11 yellow flag signaled the end of the race for Bower. Prickett moved into second behind Arriaga on the restart as Sage Bordenave settled into third. Bordenave took second from Prickett on lap 16 with Brody Petrie dropping Prickett back to fourth on Lap 19. Arriaga brought it home to victory ahead of Bordenave, Petrie, Prickett, Kala Keliinoi, Megan Moorehead, Cameron Beard, Doug Filcher and Bower. Bower set the fast time of 15.690, beating the 15.878 of DJ Freitas. Bower and Arriaga won the eight lap heat races, and Freitas ended up being a Main Event scratch.

Caleb Debem won the 20 lap Sparky's Collision Center 600 Micro Sprint Main Event. This was the third win of the season for Debem as he contends for the division championship. Rob Brown led at the start ahead of Carroll Mendenhall. However, Brown brought out a yellow flag after just one lap. Mendenhall led the restart ahead of Debem and Don McLeister. A yellow flag waved again on Lap 3. Debem moved into the lead ahead of Mendenhall and McLeister on the restart. Past champion Jim Beck moved into third on Lap 5 and took second from Mendenhall a lap later. Mendenhall lost third to last starter Bruno Bianchi on Lap 12. Beck kept it close, but Debem prevailed at the checkered flag. Bianchi ended up third, followed by Mendenhall, Amber Fields, Brown, Don McLeister, Preston McLeister, point leader Brian Slubik and Rick Alonso. Debem and Beck picked up the eight lap heat race wins.

Racing returns on August 14th with the Wingless Spec Sprints back in action along with the Butler Auto Glass IMCA Modifieds, Jay's Mobile Welding Service Super Stocks/Tri State Pro Stock Challenge Series and the Jake's Performance Hobbies Mini Stocks. For further information, go to www.petaluma-speedway.com.

King Wins Dwarf Cars At Coos Bay Speedway,

Montgomery, Christian, Rogers, Beaudoin Other Winners 

Coos Bay, Oregon...July 31...Josh King won the 25 lap Dwarf Car Main Event Saturday night at Coos Bay Speedway. The division included drivers from both the Northwest and Southern Oregon Dwarf Car groups. King won at Coos Bay earlier this year and has wins at Medford and Yreka this year as well.. 

Devin LaHorgue had the pole and jumped into the lead at the start ahead of Adam Chaffee and Ryan Smith. Smith took second on Lap 2 as Chad Cardoza and King settled into third and fourth. Cardoza took second from Smith on the seventh lap with King getting by Smith a lap later for third. King slipped past Cardoza for second on Lap 11 and put the moves on LaHorgue for the lead on Lap 15. Kalvin Morton maneuvered past Cardoza for third. King would stretch his advantage over Lahorgue to a straightaway by the time the race ended with Morton a close third, followed by Smith, Chaffee, Jason Robustelli, Fred Hay, Reggie Ayers, Cardoza and Molly Williams. Smith and Morton won the eight lap heat races, Morton won the four lap A Dash and Cardoza was the four lap B Dash winner.

Brody Montgomery tuned up for the coming Tidal Wave 50 by winning the 20 lap NASCAR America's Mattress Super Late Model Main Event. This was the seventh win of the season for Montgomery as he took a four point lead over Braden Fugate in the close championship battle. Wayne Butler had the pole and led just two laps before Montgomery went motoring past him for the lead. Fugate took third from Hannah Robison on Lap 3, and Robison fell out on the fifth lap. Montgomery built about a half-straightaway lead over Butler as he went on to victory. Fugate settled for third ahead of Robison. Montgomery also won the eight lap heat race.

Tahlan Rogers won the 20 lap Sportsman Late Model Main Event. This was his third win of the season as he is just 11 points behind Ryan Emry in the close championship battle. Rogers started on the front row with Emry and was able to pull ahead of him. Second row starter Dustin Hitner also get by Emry for second. Emry settled for third ahead of Josh Kraliceck, Jacob Emry and Bid Van Loon. Rogers also won the eight lap heat race.

Seth Christian continued to dominate with his eighth win in the 20 lap Street Stock Main Event. The point leader started on the pole and led Loren McIntyre and 2018 champion Steve Dubisar from the start. Reigning champion Ken Fox started in the last row and found his way past Justin Crosman for fourth by Lap 6. Christian went on to victory with Loren McIntyre not too far behind him in second, followed by Dubisar, Leroy Rockwell, Crosman and Toby McIntyre.  Crossman also won the eight lap heat race. 

Seth Christian also won the 20 lap Hornet Main Event. It was his eighth win in this division as he maintains the point lead here as well. Kris Parker had the pole and led early ahead of BJ Hussey and Christian. Christian passed Hussey for second on Lap 2 and slipped past Parker for the lead on the fourth lap. A lap later, Dan Briesacher got by Hussey for third. Parker began to challenge Christian late, making the pass for the lead on Lap 18. However, Christian got by him a lap later and held him off for the victory. Briesacher was a solid third, followed of Steven Parker, Hussey, Kevin Rockwell, Alexis Baker, Jayden Miller, Lily Metzgus and Chris Burton. The eight lap heat race wins went to Christian and Kris Parker.

Scott Beaudoin won the 20 lap Mini Outlaw Main Event. This was the fourth win of the season for the runaway point leader. Beaudoin shared the front row with Tristen Davison and bolted into the lead at the start ahead of Davison and George Wheeler. Beaudoin lapped up to third place and beat Davison by 2/3 of a lap by the time the checkered flag flew. Wheeler held on for third, followed by Jamie Daniels, Matthew Emry, Nicole Emry, Stephanie Nix and Brad Hicks. The eight lap heat race win went to Beaudoin.

Griff Smith won the 15 lap Jr Stinger Main Event. This was the 13th win of the season for the current point leader. Smith started on the pole and assumed the lead when the green flag waved, followed by Jordan Wheeler and Eli Luckman. Wheeler had problems on the second lap with Luckman and Randy Nelson settling into second and third. On the eighth lap, Wheeler encountered problems as Nelson moved into second ahead of second ranked Tallon Dubisar. Dubisar put the moves on Nelson for second on lap 11. However, Smith held about a straightaway advantage by that point and brought it home to victory. Tallon Dubisar settled for second ahead of Nelson, Alex Butler, Drake Vincent, Tanner Dubisar, Tucker Dubisar, Dylan Wheeler and Max Haga. Butler and Smith collected the eight lap heat race wins.

This Saturday night will be the Fifth Annual Tidal Wave 50 race for the America's Mattress Super Late Models. Also competing will be the NASCAR Sportsman Late Models, Street Stocks, Mini Outlaws, Hornets and Junior Stingers. For further information, go to www.coosbayspeedway.us.

Steve Borror Wins Rocky Nash Memorial 

At Southern Oregon Speedway 

White City, Oregon...July 31...Steve Borror won the 30 lap Tri State Pro Stock Challenge Series Main Event Saturday night at Southern Oregon Speedway. This was the first ever Rocky Nash Memorial race, and Borror collected $1,000 for his effort. The 2016 Outlaw Pro Stock champion was coming off of a big victory in the Outlaw Pro Stock/Sportsman Late Model Shootout race at Coos Bay Speedway a week earlier.

18 drivers representing Oregon, California and Nevada made the trip for this occasion, but attrition took a toll with Michael Burch, Lloyd Speer and Jesse Gonzalez scratching before the Main Event. Nash's nephew, Dan Randall, led the memorial lap just before the Main Event, but then he suffered mechanical problems and was unable to take the green flag. 

The green flag waved, but a yellow flag soon followed for Chance Trout on the back straightaway. From his outside front row starting spot, Tri State Series point leader Richard Brace Jr motored into the lead in the Bill Hall III car, followed by Scott Lenz, who was piloting the Lyle Hopper owned entry. Blaine Hill was an early third, but he was passed by reigning Outlaw Pro Stock champion Scott Flowers on Lap 3. Borror started in the fourth row and had worked his way into fourth by Lap 4. Borror took third from Flowers on Lap 9, and the lead trio ran in close formation. Borror slipped past Lenz for second on Lap 16 and put the moves on Brace to grab the lead a lap later. Borror hit the afterburners and pulled away from Brace during the second half of the race, taking the checkered flag a straightaway ahead of Brace. Lenz was a solid third, followed by Scott Flowers, James Flowers, Colby Hammond, Cory Biggs, Ken Irving, Matt Harlow and Taylor Buckley. 

Gonzalez set the fast time in qualifying with a lap of 16.236, beating the 16.418 of Borror and the 16.613 of Biggs. Gonzalez, Borror and Scott Flowers picked up the eight lap heat race wins. They ran an eight lap Crack The Whip Challenge race that sees the last place car on each lap receive a black flag until only one car remains. It was Colby Hammond scoring the win in that race.

David Steele scored the victory in the 25 lap Mini Stock Main Event. Steele is the two-time reigning champion of the division and also the division's all-time Main Event win leader.

Yreka racer Logan McKnight jumped into the early lead ahead of Kristopher Mix and Andrew Hall. Hunter Magnan slipped past Hall for third on Lap 2, and a Lap 4 yellow flag waved for a Turn 4 tangle involving Mix and Connor Franklin. On the restart, Ashtin Hedges and Steele raced past McKnight for first and second. A close battle ensued between the lead duo, and Steve Goetz took third from McKnight on Lap 8. A yellow flag flew on Lap 11 for Hall, and McKnight spun on the first restart attempt. Hedges continued to lead Steele and Goetz when the race resumed. Steele began pressuring Hedges hard before taking the lead on Lap 13. Mix had worked his way back up to fourth, but he spun for a Lap 14 yellow flag as his race came to an end. Steele continued to lead Hedges on the restart as Quintyn Ericks moved into third. Steele begin to pull away from Hedges and had a straightaway advantage over him by the end. Ericks settled for third, followed by Franklin, McKnight, Goetz, Dylan Irving, Hall, Marilyn Yawnick and Mix.

The 16 car field for the division on this occasion was their highest car count since 2016. Hedges set the fast time of 17.992, barely beating the 17.996 of Goetz with Steele third quick at 18.117. Hedges won both his eight lap heat race and the four lap Trophy Dash with the other heat wins going to Goetz and Steele.

Dustin Knight won the 15 lap Rapp Racing Late Model Lites Main Event. The past IMCA Modified and Pro Stock champion becomes the third different winner in as many races. Knight started last in the four car field and quickly worked his way past four lap Trophy Dash winner Chris Salyer. Once in front, Knight went on to win ahead of Salyer, point leader Charlie Eaton and David Marble. Ricky Lynn Knight was a Main Event scratch and Dustin Knight won the six lap heat race. Dustin Knight also set the fast time of 15.429, beating the 15.915 of Salyer

The CD Architects Late Model Main Event ended up being canceled. Point leader Joey Tanner had set the fast time with the group at 14.829. Second quick Brian Bowman (15.673) scratched prior to the eight lap heat race, which was won by Tanner. Tanner also won the four lap Trophy Dash ahead of Bob Dees. The track paid the drivers the normal purse despite not running the Main Event.

The track hosts the two-day Nitro Monster Truck event this Friday and Saturday night before returning with the ISCS Sprint Cars on August 14th. Also competing that night will be the Sweet Tea Express IMCA Modifieds, Outlaw Pro Stocks, Rapp Racing Late Model Lites and Mini Stocks. For further information, go to www.southernoregonmotorsports.com.

Miller Scores Thrilling Win At Shasta Speedway,

White, Krupa, Cyphers, Martin Other Winners 

Eureka, CA..July 31...David Miller won the 50 lap Late Model Main Event Saturday night at Redwood Acres Raceway. This was fan appreciation night, which included a meet and greet for the racers and the fans before the show. Miller is the point leader, and he got the win with a last lap pass on Luke Hall, who spun moments later. This was the third win of the season for Miller.

Luke Hall jumped into the lead at the start ahead of Dane Nissen and Miller. Miller made a backstretch pass on Nissan on Lap 2 to grab second. The close battle at the front continued for most of the race, but Miller appeared to slow just a little bit lapping a slower car as Hall pulled away on Lap 40. Hall had nearly a straightaway advantage when a yellow flag waved on Lap 46 for Scott Baker. Hall led Miller and Walters on the restart. Miller got a run on Hall as they took the white flag and put it up on the outside to Turns 1 and 2. He exited Turn 2 with the lead, and Hall spun moments later. Miller brought it home a happy winner ahead of Walters, Nissen, Hall, Nick Ford, Baker and Eddie Klein.  Hall set the fast time of 15.893, beating the 15.932 of Miller. The 10 lap heat race win went to Miller.

Brandon White won the 25 lap Legend Car Main Event. This was his fourth win in five starts. His absence from one race is what is preventing him from leading the standings at this point. There was a surprisingly big turnout of competitors for this race.

Scott Taylor led early ahead of Andy Thorton and Tyler Krupa. Thorton took the lead from Taylor on Lap 2, but Taylor came back strong to regain the lead a lap later with Carlee Austin following into second. However, Lap 6 saw Jordan Paiment and Cameron Austin move into first and second. A Lap 10 crash brought out a red flag as Paiment broke heading into Turn 3, hit the wall and flipped. Fortunately, he was not injured. Cody Winchell and Justin Johnson were also eliminated at that point. Chris Lawrence moved into the lead on the restart ahead of White, but White slipped past Lawrence for the lead on Lap 12. Cameron Austin settled into third and took second from Lawrence on lap 18. The tenacious Lawrence was able to regain second on Lap 23. However, White prevailed ahead of Lawrence, Cameron Austin, Brett Murrell, Dane Nissen, Tyler Krupa, Carlee Austin, Tyler Avelar, David Dunlap and Thorton. 

Despite a big show happening elsewhere, there were 23 Legend Cars for this occasion. White set the fast time of 17.859, besting the 17.912 of Winchell. The 10 lap heat race wins went to Rick Estes, Taylor and Winchell. Only 16 drivers would get to start the Main Event, so they ran a 25 lap B Main to determine the final four starting positions. There were numerous yellows in this race, but David Dunlap was able to lead all the way in victory. Dylan Hagman was an early second ahead of Justin Johnson, but Johnson took second on a Lap 11 restart. Estes was able to get past Hagman for third on Lap 22, and Dunlap won by nearly a straightaway ahead of Johnson, Estes, Hagman and Nico Caldeira.

Jordan Krupa won the 25 lap Bombers Main Event. He becomes the fifth different winner in six races and remains in the championship chase along with his brother and point leader Tyler Krupa and sister Raquel Krupa, who currently ranks second. 

Steve Kimberling jumped into the early lead ahead of Jordan Krupa, but an inside pass on the backstretch on Lap 3 put Jordan Krupa into first. Ed Rasmussen made a Turn 4 pass to gain second, and Tyler Krupa took third from Kimberling on Lap 4. A Lap later, Tyler Krupa used a Turn 4 pass to take second from Rasmussen. Raquel Krupa settled into third on Lap 9. A lap 14 yellow flag waved for Brandon Katri. Jordan Krupa continued to lead the restart with Raquel Krupa making a backstretch pass to briefly grab second from Tyler Krupa. Unfortunately, Raquel Krupa fell back a few spots on Lap 19 with Tyler Krupa back in second ahead of Kimberling. Despite the pressure from his brother, Jordan Krupa scored the well-earned victory. Tyler Krupa settled for second ahead of Kimberling, Rasmussen, Chris Naughton, Raquel Krupa, Katri, Bridget Steeves and Doug Way.

Katri set the fast time of 18.537, beating the 18.607 of Tyler Krupa and the 18 647 of Raquel Krupa. Kimberling won the 15 lap heat race. 

Gannon Cyphers won the 20 lap Mini Stock Main Event. This was just his second appearance of the season, and he won in his earlier start as well. Sam Brown jumped into the early lead ahead of Cole Peterson. Cyphers made a Turn 4 pass on Peterson for second on Lap 5 and put the moves on Brown in Turn 2 to two laps later to grab the lead. Point leader Eric O'Ferrall was able to take third from Peterson at that point, and he made a Turn 2 pass on Brown for second on Lap 10. Jarrett Mayo settled into third on Lap 13 and made an outside pass on the back stretch on Lap 19 to take second from O'Ferrall. However, Cyphers held a straightaway advantage over Mayo by the time the race ended. O'Ferrall was a solid third, followed by Brian Murrell Jr, Brown, Peterson, Colton Kinsey, Joe Boromini, James Nichols and Allison McCarty.

Cyphers was the fastest of 11 qualifiers with a lap of 18.868, beating the 18.909 of Mayo. The eight lap heat race wins went to Brown and Cyphers.

Point leader Jeremiah Martin won the 25 lap Roadrunner Main Event. This was the fourth win in six races for the current point leader. Riley Honzik jumped into the early lead ahead of Dylan Ford and Bob Ratzlaff. The lead three cars ran closely with Bob Ratzlaff moving into second on Lap 7. A lap later, Ratzlaff slipped past Honzik for the lead. Jeremiah Martin quickly moved into second. Honzik saw his good run end with mechanical issues on Lap 16 as Martin was pressuring Ratzlaff for the lead. Ratzlaff ended up spinning in Turn 4 on Lap 18 with Martin grabbing the lead at that point ahead of Dylan Ford. As Martin went on to the satisfying win, Tanisha Ratzlaff made a last lap maneuver to claim second. Dylan Ford settled for third, followed by Bob Ratzlaff, Shawn Wildman, Brian Hopkins, Nick Ford, Ryan David, Ty Rose and Wayne Marsh.

Bob Ratzlaff set the fast time of out of 11 competitors with a lap of 20.390 , beating the 20.528 of Tanisha Ratzlaff. The 10 lap heat wins went to Ryan David and Bob Ratzlaff.

Racing will return on August 14th with the Late Models back in action along with the Legend Cars, Bombers, Mini Stocks and Roadrunners. For further information, go to www.racintheacres.com.

 

Copeland Becomes Ninth Different SCCT Sprint Car Winner 

At Merced Speedway

Merced, CA...July 31...Colby Copeland won the 35 lap Winged 360 Sprint Car Main Event Saturday night at Merced Speedway. This was the lone appearance of the season for the Elk Grove Ford Sprint Car Challenge Tour, Presented by Abreu Vineyards. Copeland becomes the ninth different winner in as many races, and he was coming off of a big Speedweek Series championship in Oregon a week earlier. Copeland's $3,100 win came aboard the Jim Van Lare owned Van Lare Steering Repair/Econo Lube N Tune and Brakes sponsored Sprinter.

Copeland set himself up in a good position by winning the six lap Trophy Dash ahead of Isaiah Vasquez and Dom Scelzi. This gave him the pole for the feature race, and he moved into the lead at the start ahead of Scelzi and point leader Ryan Robinson. The second yellow flag of the race flew on Lap 13 with Placerville point leader Andy Forsberg out at that point. Copeland continued to lead Scelzi and Robinson on the restart, and a yellow flag on Lap 24 saw Brendan Warmerdam join Joel Myers Jr and Max Mittry on the sidelines. Copeland continued to lead Scelzi and Robinson on the restart. The final dozen laps went without interruption. As Copeland led the way, Robinson began to seriously pressure Scelzi for second. Copeland took the checkered flag in victory with Robinson making the last lap pass to steal second from Scelzi. DJ Netto ended up fourth, followed by Watsonville point leader Justin Sanders, Vasquez, Keith Day Jr, Mitchell Faccinto, Justyn Cox and Corey Day.

The 32 competitors qualified in their respective heat race groups. Vasquez set the overall fast time from Group 1 with an 11.140 on the quarter-mile clay oval, beating the 11.314 of Faccinto, who was also part of the first group. The 11.353 of Netto from the second group was good enough for third overall fast time. The four 10 lap heat race wins went to Faccinto, Copeland, Robinson and Sanders. They transferred the Top 5 finishers from each of those races into the Main Event. Everybody else ran the 15 lap B Main with the Top 4 finishers making it into the show. Front row starter Max Mittry won that race. Mittry led from start to finish with many time Chico champion Sean Becker a race long second ahead of Tucker Worth, John Clark and Grant Champlin.

Chase Thomas won the 25 lap IMCA Sport Modified Main Event. This makes him the fifth different winner in six races. Chase Thomas bolted into the lead at the start ahead of brother Tanner Thomas and father Darren Thomas. Past champion Jeremy Hoff moved into third on Lap 2 with Chuck Weir moving into fourth. Following a yellow flag on Lap 5, point leader Tyler Bannister settled into fourth as Chase Thomas continued to lead the way. Both Hoff and Bannister got past Tanner Thomas for second and third on the eighth lap before a yellow flag waved. On the restart, Bannister moved into second and began pressuring Chase Thomas for the lead. Reigning champion Fred Ryland moved into fourth on Lap 13 and took third from Hoff on the 19th lap. Despite the pressure from Bannister, Chase Thomas scored the well-earned victory. Ryland settled for third ahead of Hoff, Tanner Thomas, Chuck Weir, Mark Squadrito, Andrew Pearce, Richard Ragsdale and Riley Jeppesen. Banister, Chase Thomas and Weir picked up the eight lap heat race wins.

Tyler Tucker won the 15 lap California Sharp Mini Late Model Main Event. This was the second win of the season for Tucker, who currently leads the standings. He started on the pole and proceeded to lead every lap. Jesse James Burks was an early second ahead of Carson Guthrie. Burks had problems on Lap 7 with Guthrie taking over second ahead of Ryder Jeppesen. Mason Morton moved into fourth on Lap 10 and began pressuring Jeppesen before making the pass for third on Lap 14. Tucker had about half a straightaway advantage over Guthrie by the time the race ended with Mason Morton a solid third ahead of Jeppesen, Brayden Morton, Burks and DJ Saenz. Liam Richardson scratched after the six lap heat race, which was won by Tucker.

This Saturday night is a special occasion. It's the Kevin Triplett Memorial for the USAC/BCRA Midgets. They will race for $2,000 to win on this occasion. Also competing will be the USAC West Coast 360 Sprint Cars, BCRA Lightning Sprints, Hobby Stocks and California Sharp Mini Late Models. For further information, go to www.mercedspeedway.net.

Fitzgibbon, Stephens, Barrow, Wood 

Pick Up Ventura Raceway Victories 

Ventura, CA...July 31...Trevor Fitzgibbon won the 20 lap IMCA Modified Main Event Saturday night at Ventura Raceway. This was the fifth win of the season for Fitzgibbon, who is the current point leader.

Paris Auto Speedway competitor Tom Smith jumped into the lead at the start ahead of Scott Olsen and Fitzgibbon. Fitzgibbon slipped past Olsen for second on Lap 3 and started threatening Smith for the lead. On the ninth lap, Fitzgibbon motored past Smith for the lead and proceeded to pull away from there to the impressive win. Tom Smith settled for second, followed by Austin Kiefer, Bakersfield point leader Jerry Flippo, Michael Thing, Alyssa Smith, Jack Parker, Donald Houghton, Dave Phipps and Mike Sanford. Phipps, Kiefer and Flippo picked up the eight lap heat race wins. Thing set the fast time on the 1/5 mile clay oval with a lap of 14.439, beating the 14.635 of Houghton

 

Phil Barrow won the 20 lap IMCA Mod Lites Main Event. He jumped into the lead at the start ahead of Bakersfield point leader Tim Varney and Shane Balser. Point leader Sean Conyers moved past Balser for third on Lap 6 and got around Varney for second a lap later. A Lap 9 yellow flag wiped out a straightaway advantage for Barrow. Barrow continued to lead Conyers and Tim Varney on the restart. Conyers kept it close, but Barrow would prevail at the checkered flag. Tim Varney settled for third, followed by JD Brown, Gary Dewitt, Balser, Candi Varney, Parker Cherry, Dave Dotson and Zach Forster. Tim Varney and Forster picked up the eight lap heat race wins. Brown had the fast time of 15.086 with Tim Varney second quick at 15.418.

Tom Stephens Sr won the 20 lap Senior Sprint Main Event. Stephens jumped into the lead at the start ahead of point leader Wally Pankratz and Mike Cook. Chris Meredith moved into third on Lap 6. During the second half of the race, the lead trio ran closely, and Stephens collected the win ahead of Pankratz, Meredith, Greg Andrews, Mike Cook, VRA Sprint Car point leader James Herrera and Dylan Ito. The eight lap Senior Sprint heat race win went to Meredith.

Bakersfield racer Kyle Wood scored the win in the 20 lap VRA Hobby Stock Main Event. Point leader Wayne Heurung jumped into the lead at the start ahead of Tom Stephens Jr and Jeff Houghton. Wood took third from Houghton on Lap 2. Martin regained third on Lap 3, and Houghton led Stephens and Wood into the Top 3 positions on Lap 4. Wood took second from Stephens on Lap 12 and moved around Houghton for the lead a lap later. Stephens took second from Houghton on Lap 16, and Wood got the win ahead of Stephens, Jonathan Flippin, Heurung, Houghton, Joel Chavez, Corey Furr and Russell Wagner. Houghton set the fast time of 15.620, beating the 15.716 of Stephens. Wood and Stephens were the eight lap heat race winners.

David Hunt won the 20 lap IMCA Sport Compact Main Event. He jumped into the lead at the start ahead of Ben Pendleton and CG Lemmex. Lemmex moved into second on Lap 4 as Hunt steadily pulled away from him. Hunt already had a half-lap lead over Lemmex by Lap 6, and he eventually lapped him on his way to victory as Pendleton ended up third ahead of point leader Bill Vint Jr. Hunt set the fast time of 17.741. He also won the eight lap heat race, and Riley Rogers scratched prior to the Main Event.

Racing takes a break for a couple of weeks before a Flat Track Motorcycle event on August 21st. On August 28th, the VRA Sprint Cars are back along with the IMCA Modifieds, Senior Sprints, Dwarf Cars, Western Midgets, IMCA Mod Lites and NMRA TQ Midgets. For further information, go to www.venturaraceway.com.

Powers, Furia, Lewis, French Score Ukiah Speedway Wins 

Ukiah, CA...July 31...Loren Powers Jr won the 25 lap Bombers Main Event Saturday night at Ukiah Speedway. This was the second win of the season for Powers, who currently leads the standings. 

Past champion Bob Mook jumped into the early lead ahead of Tony Ramazzotti and championship contender Forrest Kuecker. Roy Ingalls Jr took third from Kuecker on the fourth lap, but both Trystan Mucci and Powers made a big charge around Ramazzotti for second and third on Lap 6. On the eighth lap, Mucci slipped past Mook for the lead. Powers gained second on Lap 10 and set his sights on Mucci. Kuecker regained third on Lap 15 as Powers was trying to find a way around Mucci. On Lap 23, Powers made the move around Mucci for the lead and then held him off for the victory. Kuecker was a close third, followed by Ingalls, Raymond Taylor Jr, Mook, Tony Ramazzotti, Danny Helm, Jimmy Sorrels and the B Bomber of Nathan Hoben. Ron Portlock was second in the B Bomber portion of the race with Dan Munier finishing right behind him for third in his group.

Powers set the Bomber fast time of 14.905, being a 14.907 of Mucci and the 14.918 of Kuecker. 10 lap heat race wins went to Kuecker and Mucci. Hoben was the fastest B Bomber at 16.061, and Portlock picked up the 10 lap heat race win.

Sierra Furia won the 30 lap Limited Modified Main Event. This was the second win of the season for the current point leader. Tyler Caturegli jumped into the early lead ahead of Roy Ingalls Jr and Furia. Furia grabbed second on Lap 3 and took up pursuit of Caturegli. On Lap 14, Furia put the moves on Caturegli to grab the lead. TJ Buzzard took third from Ingalls on Lap 23. Furia won by a straightaway ahead of Caturegli with Buzzard third ahead of Ingalls, Brandon Powers, JR Lane, Bo Robertson, Tyler Manning and Cole Brown.

Furia set the fast time at 13.851, beating the 14.011 of Buzzard. The 10 lap heat race wins went to Caturegli and Buzzard.

Mike Lewis won the 30 lap Pro 4 Modified Main Event. Bud Anderson set the early pace ahead of James Gard and Wade Eldredge. Lewis moved into third on Lap 4 and led Eldridge past Gard for second and third on Lap 8. Lewis began pressuring Anderson before making the pass on Lap 11. However, Lewis brought out a Lap 13 yellow flag. Anderson led John Barker and Eldredge on the restart. Lewis moved back into third on Lap 18 and quickly caught the close battle between Anderson and Barker. Lewis maneuvered around both of them for the lead on Lap 20 with Anderson still holding on to second. Lewis beat Anderson by about a half straightaway with Barker finishing third ahead of Mike Peterson Jr, Gard and Eldridge. Lewis set the fast time of 13.675, beating the 14.060 of Peterson. Barker picked up the 10 lap heat race win.

Charles French won the overall Jammer Main Event. He is a Junior Jammer competitor, and this was his first win with his group. Likewise, Mike Glass finished second overall to win his first Pro Jammer Main Event of the season. The Pro Jammer of Isaiah Rojas jumped into the early lead ahead of incoming Junior point leader Hailey Glass and Junior competitor TJ Sorrels. A yellow flag waved on Lap 2 for a tangle involving Rojas and Pro Jammer point leader Donovan Arreguin. Both drivers were eliminated at that point. Sorrels led Hailey Glass and French on the restart and they ran that way through a yellow flag on Lap 13. Hailey Glass had just taken the lead from Sorrels on Lap 17, but they tangled for a yellow flag. Glass ended up disqualified due to the incident, and French led Mike Glass and Sorrels on the next restart. French beat Mike Glass by a straightaway at the checkered flag with Sorrels third, followed by the Pro Jammer of Sorhna Li, the Junior of Leland Cervelli, Rojas, Arreguin and the Pro of Christian Sanchez. Due to the disqualification of Hailey Glass, Sorrels emerged with the point lead at the end of the night.

Arreguin was the quickest Pro Jammer in qualifying with a lap of 15.650, beating the 16.904 of Rojas. Arreguin also won the 10 lap heat race. Hailey Glass initially was the fast qualifier with the Junior class at 16.812, but her disqualification gave the 16.896 of Sorrels the fast time. Sorrels won the 10 lap heat race.

Ronnie DenBestie won the 15 lap Bandolero Main Event. Point leader Travis Powers jumped into the lead at the start ahead of DenBestie and Alyssa Sorrels. A yellow flag waved on Lap 4 for Sorrels, and Powers continued to lead DenBestie and Nadeah Morgan on the restart. Following a Lap 11 yellow flag, DenBestie emerged with the lead on the restart ahead of Powers and Sorrels. DenBestie won by about half a straightaway ahead of Powers with Sorrels and Morgan completing the finishing order. Powers set the fast time of 16.724, and Sorrels won the 10 lap heat race.

The BCRA Vintage Midgets made another appearance and brought five of their Classic Vintage Midgets for some exhibition driving. Four of them were able to fire up for the final time of the evening, led by Fred Maydole, Rich Scettrini, Mike Cossey and Jim DeJong. Bob Nielson loaded up after the final hot lap session.

Chris Hunt won the 20 lap Jalopy Main Event, which took place on the special infield dirt track. It was the second win for the current point leader. Hunt was followed by Nicky Skidmore, Bradley Byers, Kenny Golding, Brandon Small and reigning champion Jack Schleif.

Racing resumes on August 14th at Lakeport Speedway with the Bombers, Limited Modifieds, Jammers, Bandoleros and the NCMA Sprint Cars. For further information, go to www.lakeportspeedway.com.

Morris, Crockett, Johnson, Smith, Teves Win Special 

Santa Maria Raceway Show

Santa Maria, CA...July 31...Troy Morris III won the 30 lap IMCA Modified Main Event Saturday night at Santa Maria Raceway. The drivers competed for an increased purse, and Morris collected $1,000 for his winning effort. He has won races at Ventura Raceway and Merced Speedway in recent weeks. 

Morris was turning his fastest laps in the closing stages, which served to help him hold off past Bakersfield champion Robby Sawyer for the win. Sawyer settled for the $500 second, followed by Watsonville point leader Cody Burke, Larry Wise, Bobby Hogge IV, point leader Austin Burke, Gage Cheek, Chris Crompe, JC Elrod and State point leader Jim Pettit II. The eight lap heat race wins went to Rob Sanders and Logan Drake.

Justin Crockett won the 25 lap Western Pro Stock Main Event. The win was worth $650 to Crockett, who had to contend with Tim Randolph. Randolph was a close $350 second, followed by Paul Miller, Frank Nyback, Cody Johnson, Chad Weber, Brent Lawrence, Dave King Jr and Jerry Stewart. Crockett was the quickest of nine qualifiers with a lap of 17.033, beating the 17.076 of Miller. King and Miller won the eight lap heat races.

Adam Teves won the 20 lap Dwarf Car Main Event. The Dwarf Cars had the closest battle at the front of the pack as well as an impressive field of 24 cars for this occasion. Teves was able to win with Tim Conley, Kobe Kerns and Trent Morley in close pursuit at the end. Teves collected $500 for his effort with Tim Conley pocketing $300. Jonathan Conley ended up fifth, followed by Nick Velasquez, Tom Morley, Dominic Maldonado, Tony Margott and Jeff Hinz. The eight lap heat race wins went to Teves, Jonathan Conley, Tommy Velasquez III and Nick Velasquez.

Pro Stock star Ryan Smith scored the 20 lap IMCA Sport Modified Main Event win in a close battle with Cale Kanke. Smith pocketed $500 for the effort with Kanke collecting $300. Willie Oathout ended up third, followed by recent Ventura winner Dylan Potter, Austin Ruskauff, John Piker, Orion Messina, Tim Randolph, Christian Copley and Markus Frazier. The eight lap heat race wins went to reigning State champion Timothy Allerdings, Frazier, Potter and Piker.

Nick Johnson won the 20 lap IMCA Stock Car Main Event. Johnson was coming off of a win at Merced Speedway a week earlier. Much like last week, it was a Johnson sweep of the Top 4 positions. As Nick Johnson scored the $400 win, Cody Johnson outran Steven Johnson for the $300 second. Chad Johnson ended up fourth, followed by Gary Rayburn, Austin Van Hoff, Troy Patee, Matt McEwan, State point leader Renn Bane and Chris Broucaret. Steven Johnson and Chad Johnson won the eight lap heat races.

Following a Flat Track Motorcycle event this Saturday night, it's the Bud Stanfield Memorial Amsoil CRA/USAC 410 Sprint Car event on August 14th. Also competing that night will be the IMCA Modifieds, Hobby Stocks and NMRA TQ Midgets. For further information, go to www.santamariaraceway.com.

 

 

Walbridge Wins Nut Up Pro Late Model $5.000 Prize 

At Madera Speedway

Madera, CA...July 31...Jaden Walbridge won the 100 lap Nut Up Pro Late Model Main Event Saturday night at Madera Speedway. In the process, he became thee sixth different winner in as many races and took the MavTV Series point lead from Austin Herzog by nine tallies. Walbridge also collected $5,000 for his winning effort.

Racin Vernon charged into the lead at the start ahead of Carlos Vieira and Bradley Erickson. Vieira briefly got past Vernon for the lead on Lap 2, only to fall back to second a lap later. A yellow flag waved on Lap 9 with incoming point leader Austin Herzog out of the action at that point. Vernon continued to lead Vieira and Bradley Erickson on the restart. Following a Lap 16 yellow flag, Walbridge moved into third behind Vernon and Vieira on the restart. Walbridge took second from Vieira on Lap 18, and Bradley Erikson regained third on Lap 20. After another yellow flag on Lap 20, Vernon continued to lead Walbridge on the restart with Vieira taking third from Bradley Erickson. The battle got close between Walbridge and Vernon for the lead with Walbridge finally making the pass on Lap 31. Seth Wise moved into third on Lap 39. At the Lap 50 break, Walbridge led Vernon, Wise, Dylan Zampa and Vieira.

Walbridge continued to lead the restart as Zampa slipped past Vernon for second. Wise was running fourth, and he made a big move around Zampa and Vernon for second on Lap 62. By the 75th lap, Walbridge and Wise held a near straightaway advantage over Zampa as Tyler Herzog had settled into fourth, and a yellow flag waved on Lap 77. Walbridge led Zampa and Tyler Herzog on the restart. A lap 83 yellow flag signaled the end of the race for Wise, Vernon and Glenn Cook. As Walbridge continued to set the pace, Kyle Keller moved into second ahead of Erickson. Walbridge began to pull away in the closing laps and held about a half-straightaway advantage over Keller in victory. Matt Erickson moved into a share of second in the standings with his third place finish, followed by Vieira, Zampa, Brody Armtrout, Tyler Herzog, Howard Holden, Jay Juleson and final lead lap finisher Rick Thompson.

Walbridge set the fast time of 19 competitors on the one-third mile paved oval at 14.946, beating the 14.964 of Keller, the 14.979 of Bradley Erickson, the 14.988 of Zampa and the 14.990 of Vieira.

Brody Armtrout won the 70 lap 51fifty Energy Drink Junior Late Model Main Event. This was the third-straight win for Armtrout as he stays within 23 points of Jacob Smith in the championship chase, while Barrett Polhemus is only five points behind Armtrout.

Polhemus started on the pole and raced into the early lead ahead of Jeffrey Erickson and Armtrout. Kenna Mitchell slipped past Armtrout for third on Lap 4 with a yellow flag waving on Lap 6. On the restart, Polhemus continued to lead Erickson and Mitchell. Both Mitchell and Ethan Nascimento got past Erickson for second and third on Lap 8. Armtrout moved back into third on a Lap 9 restart, and he took second from Mitchell on Lap 12 with Nascimento following into third. A lap later, Smith took third from Nascimento. Armtrout began pressuring Polhemus for the lead on Lap 23 and finally made the pass on Lap 30. The Lap 40 break found Armtrout leading Polhemus, Smith, Robbie Kennealy and Erickson. 

Armtrout led Polhemus on the restart, but Smith took second from Polhemus on Lap 42. Kennealy briefly took third from Polhemus two laps later, but he surrendered the position back to Polhemus on a Lap 53 restart. Armtrout led the rest of the way was Smith finishing second ahead of Polhemus, Kennealy, Erickson, Nascimento, Mitchell, Liles and Holly Clark. Smith set the fast time of 15.079, beating the 15.224 of Armtrout and the 15.229 of Polhemus.

Nick Halen won the 35 lap Legends of the Pacific Main Event. Gordan Holloway raced into the lead at the start ahead of Halen and Brendan Ruzbarsky. A Lap 9 yellow flag waved with Bill Cummings out of the race at that point. Holloway continued to lead Halen and Ruzbarsky on the restart. Another yellow flag waved on Lap 13. Holloway led Halen and Kevin Travels on the restart. Following a Lap 14 yellow flag that saw Jason Elf sidelined, Ruzbarsky regained third behind Holloway and Halen on the restart. Halen finally moved past Holloway for the lead on a Lap 18. A Lap 21 yellow flag was the final slowdown of the race. Halen continued to lead Holloway and Ruzbarsky on the restart. Holloway kept the pressure on Halen the rest of the way, but Halen prevailed the checkered flag. Ruzbarsky was a solid third, followed by Kevin Travels, point leader Josh Ayers, Eddie Garone, Keith Clement, Blake Borchers, Raymond Casey and Wyatt Sansom. 

Despite a show elsewhere pulling in several competitors, 18 drivers still turned out for this race. Halen set the fast time of 16.272, beating the 16.282 of Ruzbarsky and the 16.330 of Holloway. The eight lap heat race wins went to Clayton Travels, Ruzbarsky and Holloway.

Logan Chambers won the Bandolero/Mini Cup 20 lap Main Event. This was the fifth win in six races for the current Bandolero point leader. Chambers jumped into the lead at the start ahead of Joey Kennealy and Evan Laires. Kaden Cordova was an early fourth, and a yellow flag waved on Lap 3 with Molly Laires out of the event. Chambers continued to lead the restart with Evan Laires taking second from Kennealy. Sam Wedehase passed Kellen Keller for fifth and the top Mini Cup position on Lap 5. Two laps later, Wedehase moved into fourth as Kennealy took second from Evan Laires. Wedehase took third from Evan Laires on Lap 15. Chambers beat Kennealy by nearly a straightaway for the win with Wedehase a solid third ahead of Laires, Cordova, Keller and Molly Laires. Chambers set the fast time of 17.734, beating the 17.882 of Kennealy. The eight lap heat race win went to Chambers.

Racing continues this weekend with a North State Modified Series visit. Club Racing action will consist of the Madera Late Models, Hobby Stocks, Mini Super Toyotas and Mini Stocks. For further information, go to www.racemadera.com.

Christian, Coelho, Wagner, Hannagan Share 

Antioch Speedway Spotlight 

Antioch, CA...July 31...Jimmy Christian won the 20 lap Wingless Spec Sprint Main Event Saturday night at Antioch Speedway. This was the first win of the season for the two-time Watsonville champion.

Christian jumped into the lead at the start ahead of point leader Ryon Siverling and Bob Newberry. Christian had built about a straightaway advantage over Siverling by the eighth lap, and Newberry took second from Siverling on the ninth lap with Shannon Newton following into third. A yellow flag bunched the field with Christian continuing to lead Newberry and Newton on the restart. It was a good battle at the front of the pack with a final yellow flag waving on Lap 19. Christian maintained the lead on the restart and collected the win ahead of Newberry, Newton, James East, Roy Fisher, Rick Panfili, Jeff Scotto, Tony Bernard, Ethan Lanfri and Troy Ferry. Newberry and Newton won the eight lap heat races, and Newberry set the fast time of 15.051, beating the 15.312 of Newton.

Brad Coelho won the 20 lap Jay's Mobile Welding Service Hobby Stock Main Event. This was his second win of the season aboard the Mike Calhoun owned entry. Bobby Motts Jr got behind the wheel of daughter Maddie's car and jumped into the early lead ahead of Kenneth's Robles and Coelho. Coelho moved past Robles for second on Lap 3. Following a yellow flag, Motts continued to lead Coelho and Charlie Bryant on the Lap 8 restart. Coelho began pressuring Motts before making a move into first on Lap 12. Lori Brown briefly took third from Bryant on Lap 13 before surrendering the position to Misty Welborn two laps later. Coelho went on to win ahead of Motts, Welborn, Brown, Larry McKinzie Jr, point leader Jeff Bentancourt, Jared Baugh, Jake Bentancourt, James Graessle and Anthony Vigna.

There were 26 cars for this occasion with the eight lap heat race wins going to Coelho, Nicole Schumacher, Robles and Bryant. Gavin Griffiths won the 14 lap B Main. Griffiths started on the pole and led all the way in victory. Anthony Vigna moved into second on Lap 3 and would finish there ahead of George Silva, McKinzie and Adam Kujala.

Danny Wagner won the 20 lap Delta Dwarf Car Main Event. This is the fifth win of the season for the two-time champion as he has crept back into second behind point leader Kevin Miraglio in the title chase. Chance Russell started on the outside front row and took the early lead ahead of Miraglio and Ellie Russo. Miraglio slipped past Russell for the lead on Lap 3 with Medford visitor Steve Walker following into second. Wagner had settled into fourth by then. Russell took second from Walker on Lap 7 with Wagner moving into third a lap later. Wagner was able to overtake Russell for second on Lap 9 and put the moves on Miraglio for the lead on the 11th lap. There were three yellow flags during the final five laps, but Wagner didn't let that stop him as he brought it home to victory ahead of Miraglio, Walker, Dennis Gilcrease, Russell, Jack Haverty, Russo, Mario Marques, Mike Dahle and Devan Kammermann. Haverty and Kammermann picked up the eight lap heat race wins.

Joel Hannagan won the 15 lap Bay Area Hardtop/Valley Sportsman Main Event. This was the third win of the year at the track for Hannagan aboard the Doug Braudrick owned Junkyard Dog. Following their wins in the six lap heat races, the Hardtops of Hannagan and Ken Retzloff shared the front row. They immediately moved into the first and second positions when the green flag waved and would score the 1-2 finish. Past Chowchilla and Merced Hobby Stock champion Kevin Joaquin maneuvered the Mike Friesen owned Sportsman from last starting to third, followed by the Sportsman cars of Dwayne Short and Gary Hildebrand, the Hardtop of Matt Dragoon and the Sportsman of Eric Seely. Merced Sportsman point leader Rick Elliott and 2018 Merced Sportsman champion Jerry Cecil were both Main Event scratches.

IMCA Modifieds return this Saturday night along with the IMCA Sport Modifieds, IMCA Stock Cars and Mini Stocks. For further information, go to www.antochspeedway.com.

 

Antioch Speedway Unofficial Race Results July 31
Delta Dwarf Cars
Danny Wagner
Kevin Miraglio
Steve Walker
Dennis Gilcrease
Chance Russell
Jack Haverty
Ellie Russo
Mario Marques
Mike Dahle
Devan Kammermann
Travis Day
David Rosa
Joe Leduc
Scott Dahlgren

Jay's Mobile Welding Service Hobby Stocks
Brad Coelho
Bobby Motts Jr
Misty Welborn
Lori Brown
Larry McKinzie Jr
Jeff Bentancourt
Jared Baugh
Jake Bentancourt
James Graessle
Vigna Anthony
Gene Haney
Mitchell Dana
Gavin Griffiths
Jewell Crandall
Charlie Bryant
Kenneth Robles
Grayson Baca
George Silva
Xavier Baez
Nicole Schuhmacher

B Main
Gavin Griffiths
Vigna Anthony
George Silva
Larry McKinzie Jr
Adam Kujala
Jess Paladino
Angela Brown
Michaela Taylor
Colton Haney
Aiden Ponciano

Wingless Sprint
Jimmy Christian
Bob Newberry
Shannon Newton
James East
Roy Fisher
Richard Panfili
Jeff Scotto
Tony Bernard
Eathon Lanfri
Troy Ferry
Steve Maionchi
Ryon Siverling

Hardtops/Valley Sportsman
Joel Hannagan
Ken Retzloff
Kevin Joaquin
Dwayne Short
Gary Hildebrand
Matt Taylor
Eric Seely
Jerry Cecil DNS
Rick Elliott DNS


Merced Speedway Unofficial Race Results July 31
IMCA Sport Modifieds
Chase Thomas
Tyler Bannister
Fred Ryland
Jeremy Hoff
Tanner Thomas
Chuck Weir
Mark Squadrito
Andrew Pearce
Richard Ragsdale
Riley Jeppesen
Nathan Rolfe
Frank Cefaliello Jr
Kodie Dean
Jason Bannister
Jarrod Mounce
Tony Peffer
Marshall Weaver
Darren Thomas
KC Keller

Mini Late Models
Tyler Tucker
Carson Guthrie
Mason Morton
Ryder Jeppesen
Brayden Morton
Jesse Burks
DJ Saenz
Liam Richardson DNS

SCCT Winged 360 Sprints
Colby Copeland
Ryan Robinson
Dominic Scelzi
D.J. Netto
Justin Sanders
Isaiah Vasquez
Keith Day Jr
Mitchell Faccinto
Justyn Cox
Corey Day
Jake Andreotti
Kaleb Montgomery
Sean Becker
Blake Carrick
Joey Ancona
Tanner Carrick
Tucker Worth
Grant Dunkerkin
Zane Blanchard
Andy Forsberg
Brendan Warmerdam
Joel Myers Jr
Max Mittry
John Clark

B Main
Max Mittry
Sean Becker
Tucker Worth
John Clark
Grant Champlin
Logan Calderwood
Tuesday Calderwood
Angelo Cornet
Ashlyn Rodriguez
Greg Decaires V
Colby Johnson


Southern Oregon Speedway Unofficial Race Results July 31
Rocky Nash Memirial
Tri State Pro Stock Challenge
Steve Borror
Richard Brace Jr
Scott Lenz
Scott Flowers
James Flowers
Colby Hammond
Corey Biggs
Ken Irving
Matt Harlow
Taylor Buckley
Blane Hill
Dean Hackworth
Jeff Haudenshild
Chance Trout
    
Mini Stocks
David Steele
Ashtin Hedges
Quintyn Ericks
Connor Franklin
Logan McKnight
Steve Goetz
Dylan Irving
Andrew Hall
Marilyn Yawnick
kristopher mix
Dan Borror
Hunter Magnan
Tim Hedges
Darrel Nelson
Garrett Fredrickson
Bob Burkett DNS

Rapp Racing Late Model Lites
Dustin Knight
Chris Salyer
Charlie Eaton
David Marble
Rikki Lynn Rapp DNS
    

Coos Bay Speedway Unofficial Race Results July 31
America's Mattress Super Late Models
Brody Montgomery
Wayne Butler
Braden Fugate
Hannah Robison

Sportsman Late Models
Tahlan Rogers
Dustin Hitner
Ryan Emry
Josh Kralicek
Jacob Emery
Bid Van Loon

Street Stocks
Seth Christian
Loren McIntyre
Steve Dubisar
Ken Fox
Leroy Rockwell
Justin Krossman
Toby McIntyre

Mini Outlaws
Scott Beaudoin
Tristen Davison
George Wheeler
Jamie Daniels
Matthew Emry
Nicole Emry
Stephanie Nix

Hornets
Seth Christian
Kris Parker
Dan Briesacher
Steven Parker
BJ Hussey
Kevin Rockwell
alexis baker
Jayden Miller
Lily Metzgus
Chris Burton
penny molawso
Heather Burton
Jim Van Loon
Christopher Nelson

JR Stingers
Griff Smith
Tallon Dubisar
Randy Nelson
Alex Butler
Drake Vincent
Tanner dubisar
Tucker dubisar
Dylan Wheeler
Max Haga
Eli Luckman
Haileigh Crosier
Jordan Wheeler
DJ Nelson
Cameron Metzgus

Dwarf Cars
Josh King
Devin Lahorgue
Kalvin Morton
Ryan Smith
Adam Chaffee
Jason Robustelli
Fred Hay
Reggie Ayres
Chad Cardoza
molly williams
Jim Ritchie


Ukiah Speedway Unofficial Race Results July 31
Bombers (A)
Loren Powers Jr
Trystan Mucci
Forrest Kuecker
Roy Ingalls
Raymond Taylor Jr
Bob Mook
Tony Ramazzotti
Danny Helm
Jimmy Sorrels
Raymond Taylor

Bombers (B)
Nathan Hoben
Ron Portlock
Dan Munier

Jammers Combined
Results are not official
1     #5 Charles French    
2     #0G Mike Glass
3     #01 TJ Sorrels
4     #5LB Sorha Li
5     #9 Leland Cervelli
6     #10H Hailey Glass        
7     #7 Isaiah Rojas        
8     #D4 Donovan Arreguin
9     #23 Christian Sanchez

Jammers (Pro)
Mike Glass
Sorhna Li
Isaiah Rojas
Donovan Arreguin
Christian Sanchez

Jammers (Jr)
Charles French
TJ Sorrels
Leland Cervelli
Hailey Glass

Limited Modifieds
Sierra Furia
Tyler Caturegli
Tim Buzzard Sr
Roy Ingalls Jr
Brandon Powers
J.R. Lane
Bo Robertson
Tyler Manning
Cole Brown

Pro 4 Modifieds
Marty Lewis
Bud Anderson
Johnny Barker
Mike Peterson Jr
James Gard
Wade Eldredge

Bandolero
Ronnie DenBeste
Travis Powers
Alyssa Sorrels
Nadeah Morgan

Jalopies (Dirt)
Chris Hunt
Nicky Skidmore
Bradley Byers
Kenny Golding
Brandon Small
Jack Schleif

Vintage Midgets (Exhibition)
Fred Maydole
Rich Scettrini
Mike Cossey
Jim DeJorg
Bob Nelson


Petaluma Speedway Unofficial Race Results July 31
USAC West Coast 360
Shawn Arriaga
Daniel Whitley
Joe Stornetta Jr
Jacob Tuttle
Trevor Schmid
Ryan Timmons
Gary Paulson
Bradley Terrell
Bob Davis
Zack Albers
Cody Smith
Day Day Lindt
DJ Johnson

USAC Western States Midgets
Brody Fuson
Colton Raudman
CJ Sarna
Kyle Mentch
Blake Bower
Austin Liggett

WMR Midgets
Shawn Arriaga
Sage Bordenave
Brody Petrie
David Prickett
Kala Kelliinoi
Megan Moorhead
Cameron Beard
DJ Freiras DNS
Doiug Filcher DNS

Sparky's Collision Center 600 Micro Sprint
Caleb Debem
Jim Beck
Bruno Bianchi
Carroll Mendenhall
Amber Fields
Rob Brown
Don McLeister
Preston McLeister
Brian Slubik
Rick Alonso
Sam Borland
Trevor Mendenhall
Savannah Brown
Justin Adiego
Jack Clark


Cottage Grove Speedway Unofficial Race Results July 31
Mark Howard Memorial Modified Nationals
IMCA Modifieds
A Main
Jesse Williamson
Collen Winebarger
Nick Trenchard
Grey Ferrando
Jake Mayden
John Campos
Bricen James
Eston Whisler
Curtis Towns
Derick Young
Eric Ashley
Matthew Drager
Aaron Sheelar
Craig Cassell
Jeffrey Hudson
Ryan Baker
Tyson Blood
Chad Groves
Mark Carrell
James Welshonse

B Main
Jake Mayden
Ryan Baker
Eric Ashley
Craig Cassell
Paul Rea
Ricky Ashley
Steven Sturdevant
Cody Jones
Tim Maltabarger
Matt Jenner
Paul Culp
Jason Begley

Todd's Auto Body Sprints
Kyle Alberding
Shane Forte
Justin McConville
Justin Lemon
Camden Robustelli
Tyler Thompson
Pat Desbiens
Mike Griffith
Tim Minter

Royalty Core IMCA Sport Modifieds
Anthony Pope
Jordan Henry
Aaron Bloom
Dustin Comer
Matt Sanders
Dalton Bloom
Trevor Points
Skyler Winebarger
Shawn Hand
Chuck Carson
Ray Bloom
Travis Hoppes
Garrett Craig
KC Scott
Jim Smith
Steve Hopkins

PRA Hardtops
Brian Smith
Kyran Greene
Jimmy Smith
Zach Toll
Chuck Jacobs
Troy Gasner
Brian Lenihan
Steve Smith


Marysville Raceway Unofficial Race Results July 31
Winged 360 Sprints
Dylan Bloomfield
Brian McGahan
Billy Wallace
Brent Bjork
Kevin Lovell
William Fielding
R.J. Baker
Jayce Steinberg
Ron Laplant
Pat Harvey Jr
James Taylor
Korey Lovell
Darren Johnson
Drake Standley

Limited Late Models
Anthony Slaney
Jay Norton
Ray Trimble
Kiely Ricardo
Eddie Gardner
Dan Brown Jr
Richard Shafer
George Magenheimer

Pepsi IMCA Sport Modifieds
Phillip Shelby
Buddy Olschowka
Jimmy Ford
Todd Coooper
Mike Merritt
Scott Savell
Willlie Horn Jr
Cole Fear
Donnie Fortney
Damian Merritt
Michael Helwig DNS

Hobby Stocks
Brian Cooper
Kyle Cheney
Jerry Bartlett
Jacob Johnson
Toby Merrifield
Devin Koranda
Robert Warf
Zach Lindgren
Joe Gillock
Trevor Deadmond
Mario Davis
Trevor Abella
Jacob Bright
David Allen
Eddie Simmons


Dixon Speedway Unofficial Race Results July 31
Wingless 600
Brandon Riveira
Austin Wood
Ryan Winter
Jeffrey Pahule
Austin Taborski
Ryan Holden
Drew Laeber
James Andrichuk
Colin Kirby
Taylor DeCarlo
Chris Parmley
Justin Stretch
Cody Parmley
Devon Courtnier
Jarrett Heimlich
Devin Osanna
Steve Alvarado
Jaedon Gatewood
Bryant Bell
Caleb Ingle
Ray Nielson
Blake Parmley DNS
Clayton Harris DNS

Super 600
Izaak Sharp
Jeffrey Pahule
Tony Alosi
Anthony Lewis
Jason Chapman
John Bordenave DNS
Christian Harris DNS

Restricted 600
Jackson Kohler
Adrianna DeMartini
Nicholas Leonard Jr
Kyle Cravotta
Kaiden Gowen
Cierra Wullenwaber
AJ Neilson
Aniyah Scott
Andrew Smith
Lucas Johnson

Jr Sprint
Vito Cancilla
Hayden Stepps
Levi Osborne
Briggs Davis
Josiah Vega
Heston Stepps
Jackson Tardiff
Edward Olvera
 

Santa Maria Raceway Unofficial Race Results July 31
IMCA Modifieds
Results are not official
1     #07X Troy Morris III        
2     #198 Robby Sawyer
3     #20 Cody Burke
4     #5W Larry Wise
5     #2H Bobby Hogge IV
6     #25 Austin Burke
7     #22 Gage Cheek
8     #7 Chris Crompe
9     #84X Jeff Elrod
10     #6 Jim Pettit II
11     #47L Tim LaBrake        
12     #10N Rob Sanders    
13     #111 Logan Drake
14     #91 Michael Scruggs
15     #3 Ryan Lauer
16     #14H Matthew Hagio    

Pro Stock
Results are not official
1     #21JT Justin Crockett    
2     #11M Tim Randolph
3     #22 Paul Miller
4     #5N Frank Nyback
5     #11 Cody Johnson
6     #37 Chad Weber        
7     #4T Brent Laurence    
8     #43K Dave King Jr        
9     #4 Jerry Stewart

IMCA Sport Modifieds
Results are not official
1     #250 Bryan Smith        
2     #33 Cale Kanke
3     #14W Willy Oathout
4     #3 Dylan Potter
5     #88c Austin Ruskauff
6     #28P John Piker
7     #30H Orion Messina
8     #11M Tim Randolph
9     #4 Christian Copley
10     #15F Markus Frazier
11     #9 Elton Shaffer
12     #30S Jonathon Hagio
13     #4M Emali Vanhoff
14     #27 Timothy Allerdings
15     #03F Ryan Foss
16     #48 Mike Dean        
17     #8 Aaron Farrell        
18     #89M Michael Black    
19     #30C Cody Hampl        
19     #28H Paul Harris

IMCA Stock Cars
Results are not official
1     #1N Nicholas Johnson        
2     #11 Cody Johnson
3     #26 Steven Johnson
4     #111 Chad Johnson
5     #98 Gary Rayburn
6     #44 Austin Vanhoff
7     #45 Troy Patee
8     #87 Matt McEwan
9     #13 Renn Bane
10     #06B Kris Broucaret    

Dwarf Cars
Results are not official
1     #10 Adam Teves        
2     #6 Tim Conley
3     #19K Kobe Kerns
4     #48 Trent Morley
5     #69 Jonathan Conley
6     #41E Nick Velasquez
7     #18E Tom Morley
8     #81 Dominic Maldonado
9     #2E Tony Margott
10     #57 Jeff Hinz
11     #13 Ira Henry
12     #14E Tommy Velasquez III        
13     #92N Brandon Wiley        
14     #91E Scotty Preast        
15     #64 Tommy Velasquez III
16     #83E Bradley McNair    
17     #15E Joesph Bohard    
18     #67E Brian Bond    
19     #17E Nick Diani
20     #4X Richie Abbott
21     #22 Gage Cheek
22     #00B Joe Barket
23     #6B Brian Barnhill
24     #6X Pat Petrie        


Madera Speedway Unofficial Race Results July 31
NutUp Pro Late Models
Results are not official
1     #07W Jadan Walbridge
2     #12K Kyle Keller
3     #42 Matt Erickson
4     #51 Carlos Vieira
5     #92 Z Dylan Zampa
6     #29 Brody Armtrout
7     #1 Tyler Herzog
8     #41 Howard Holden
9     #12J Jay Juleson
10     #77 Rick Thompson
11     #22 Bradley Erickson
12     #87 Seth Wise    
13     #98 Glen Cook
14     #51V Racin Vernon
15     #45 Jason Aguirre
16     #71 Carl Pearce        
17     #5S Peter Soto        
18     #11H Austin Herzog        
19     #16H Mike Hensley

51Fifty Jr Late Models
Results are not official
1     #29 Brody Armtrout
2     #11 Jacob Smith
3     #79 Barrett Polhemus
4     #1K Robbie Kennealy
5     #23 Jeffrey Erickson
6     #21N Ethan Nascimento
7     #7 Kenna Mitchell
8     #15 Hailey Liles
9     #17C Holly Clark        

Legends of the Pacific
Results are not official
1     #7 Nick Halen        
2     #12J Gordan Holloway
3     #51 B Bredan Ruzbarsky
4     #33 Kevin Travels
5     #71 Josh Ayers
6     #31 Eddie Garone
7     #8 Keith Clement
8     #65 Blake Borchers
9     #08 Raymond Casey
10     #12 W Wyatt Sansom
11     #77 Kayci Phillips
12     #20 Mikayla Stearns
13     #20 A Aidan Phillips
14     #47 Brian Park
15     #3K Joey Kennealy    
16     #37 Clayton Travels        
17     #14E Jayson Elf        
18     #83X Bill Cummings

Bandoleros/Mini Cup
Results are not official
1     #13 Logan Chambers        
2     #3 K Joey Kennealy
3     #3 Sam Wedehase
4     #20 Evan Laires
5     #37 Caden Cordova
6     #47 Kellen Keller
7     #21 Molly Laires


Ventura Raceway Unofficial Race Results July 31
VRA Sprints
Results are not official
1     #16 Tom Stephens Sr        
2     #2 Wally Pankratz
3     #66 Chris Meredith
4     #3G Greg Andrews
5     #96 Mike Cook
6     #5J James Herrera
8     #73 Dylan Ito

IMCA Modifieds
Results are not official
1     #28 Trevor Fitzgibbon    
2     #6 Tom Smith
3     #13 Jerry Flippo
4     #38t Michael Thing
5     #31A Alyssa Smith
6     #55JR Jack Parker
7     #161 Donald Houghton
8     #08X Dave Phipps
9     #7 Mike Stanford
10     #34 Scott Olsen        
11     #43G Sam Garvin        
12     #3AC Austin Kiefer

IMCA Mod Lites
Results are not official
1     #29 Phil Barrow     
2     #114 Sean Conyers
3     #17 Tim Varney
4     #14 J.D. Brown
5     #29A Gary Dewitt
6     #96 Shane Balser
7     #71 Candi Varney
8     #27 Parker Cherry
9     #22 Dave Dotson
10     #11 Zach Forster    

VRA Hobby Stocks
Results are not official
1     #21 Kyle Wood    
2     #16 Tom Stephens Jr
3     #12 Jonathan Flippin
4     #3 Wayne Heurung
5     #18H Jeff Houghton
6     #98 Joel Chavez    
7     #91 Cory Furr
8     #6 Russel Wagner    

IMCA Sport Compacts
Results are not official
1     #92 David Hunt        
2     #23 C. G. Lemmex
3     #89 Ben Pendleton 

4        Bill Vint Jr
DNS     #66 Riley Rogers


Redwood Acres Raceway Unofficial Race Results July 31
Late Model
Results are not official
1     #22m David Miller    
2     #10f Dustin Walters
3     #9 Dane Nissen
4     #36 Luke Hall
5     #26 Nick Ford
6     #5 Scott Baker    
7     #99 Eddie Klein

Bomber
Results are not official
1     #00 Jordan Krupa    
2     #44 Tyler Krupa
3     #48 Steve Kimberling
4     #50 Ed Rasmussen
5     #99 Chirs Naughton
6     #24 Raquel Krupa
7     #10 Brandon Katri
8     #50r Bridget Steeves
9     #74 Doug Way

Legend Car
A Main
Results are not official
1     #19 Brandon White    
2     #49 Chris Lawrence
3     #7c Cameron Austin
4     #11 Brett Murrell
5     #44 Dane Nissen
6     #21 Tyler Krupa
7     #10c Carlee Austin
8     #7 Tyler Avelar
9     #28 David Dunlap
10     #3 Andy Thorton
11     #4 Rick Estes
12     #101 Dylan Hagman
13     #8 Scott Taylor    
14     #5 Jordan Paiment        
15     #51 Cody Winchel
16     #55 Justin Johnson

B Main
Results are not official
1     #28 David Dunlap
2     #55 Justin Johnson
3     #4 Rick Estes
4     #101 Dylan Hagman
5     #8C Nico Caldeira
6     #1 Emily Vest
7     #62 Brad Henderson
8     #2T Taylor Gordon    
9     #20 Nick Reading        
10     #8S Scott Salo

Mini Stock
Results are not official
1     #3 Gannon Cyphers
2     #14 Jarrett Mayo
3     #16 Eric O'Ferrall
4     #13 Brian Murrell Jr
5     #11 Sam Brown
6     #07 Cole Peterson
7     #33 Colton Kinsey
8     #21 Joe Bonomini
9     #24 James Nichols
10     #7 Allison McCarty
11     #18 Shannon Palmer 

Road Runner
Results are not official
1     #29 Jeremiah Martin
2     #16 Tanisha Ratzlaff
3     #20 Dylan Ford
4     #61 Bob Ratzlaff
5     #17 Shawn Wildman
6     #3 Brian Hopkins
7     #31 Nick Ford
8     #51 Ryan David
9     #55 Ty Rose
10     #2 Wayne Marsh
11     #89 Riley Honzik


Hermiston Raceway Unofficial Race Results July 31
West Coast Modifieds
Lucas Bird
Bart Hecotr Jr
Jeff Braton
Scott Seltzer
Jason Hanks
Brian Lepp
Leonard Robinson
Randy Lerch
Lucas Cole
Bart Hector Sr
Daniel Braton
Mark Weaver

Inland Winged Sprints
Randy Dubois
TJ Sneva
Chris Schmelz
Levi Rose
Adam Smith
Chris Ochs
Kevin Ratel

Street Stock
Jeff Hector
kevin Gregerson
Terry Lydell
Brandon Little
Brian Calley

Bomber
Harrold Snyder
Shade Coe
Brandon Snyder
Kedric Preston
Todd Nunn
Ron Wilbur

Hornet
Craig Jensen
Thomas Stevens
Jessica Hoffman
Justus Zamudio
James Baker Jr
Sean Zieske
Justin Boyd
Paul Laframboise
Sheldon Lakey
Tristain Trujilio
Mason Hagood
    

Sunset Speedway Unofficial Race Results July 31
Adventist Health Street Stocks
Joey Tardio
Terry King
Brad Korpela
Robert Summerhalder
Benny Sauter
Ron Prevost
Jacob Myers
Kendall Lee
Tanner Bridges

IMCA Stock Cars
Donald Schott
Jerry Schram
Jeremy Brookshire
PJ Humphrey

IMCA Stock Cars Vs Street Stocks
Jerry Schram
Joey Tardio
Donald Schott
Terry King
PJ Humphrey
Brad Korpela
Ron Prevost

Deering Management Group Micro 600cc Open
Cole Patrick
Macie Logsdon
Levi Kuntz
Seth Waldall
Jeff Little
Greg Long
Josh Thompson

Micro Sprints Restricted
Cody Greer
Ryan Bright
Madyson Bigsby
JoJo Batalgia
Dale Orcutt
Cole Curry
Barry Lampert

IMCA Sport Compacts
Brayden Brookshire
Victoria Chandler
Barry Cannon
Kimmy Cannon 

The Editor's Viewpoint

There came a time on Monday when mentally I hit a roadblock and I stopped writing. On Tuesday, I gave myself permission to take as long as I needed to do this deal. I've decided that I'm not going to stress myself out and push myself too hard when I'm essentially doing what I'm doing right now for free. Nobody is helping me, and I'm not out there demanding it. It would be nice if a track would throw something my way or I got a tip, but I didn't start doing what I was doing this year with any expectations.

As I was sitting here on Wednesday, trying to figure out how hard I wanted to push myself, I received news that the racing community lost another one of its own. Brian Gray has passed away. People at Antioch Speedway or Baylands Raceway might know who he is. I know that long time Antioch Promoter John Soares considered Brian family and like a son to him. Brian is an unsung hero in Bay Area auto racing that people may not realize. Because of people like him, we have Winged 360 Sprint Cars and Wingless Spec Sprints. 

When any division gets started, it's the drivers who initially get on board who generate the interest that gets other people out there. Baylands Raceway was at the center of the Winged 360 Sprint Car movement when it began in 1985. A lost bit of trivia is that the late Jim Booth, long time NCMA President, was the 1985 champion. In 1986, that division was actually running their own races. Interestingly enough, both Brian Gray and Keith Shipherd were on the initial roster, and I believe both of them were Main Event winners that year. They were working towards double digit car counts and it was racers like these two who generated the interest that helped get the Winged 360 Sprint Cars from where they were then to where they are now. 

Of course, many of the drivers on the 1986 roster at Baylands were priced out of the class as they didn't expect that it was going to become so much more expensive. When the Wingless Spec Sprint division got started in 1999, we needed 12 commitments to get the approval of Promoter John Soares. Like Shipherd, Gray was one of them. Because of people like Brian, this division had the fighting chance that helped get them from where they were then to where they are now. 

A lot I can say about Brian. He was one of the nicest people you would want to know, and I certainly had some good interactions with him when I returned to the sport in 2015. He was somebody that Soares could rely on at Antioch, and his electrician skills helped keep Antioch Speedway and Merced Speedway operational. He had fun running a Dwarf Car for a few years there. He won some races, but it was never really about that for him. I called him "The Easy Rider" when I announced him at the beginning of the Spec Sprint movement, because he was just so laid back and had a fun approach to things.

It hurts anytime we lose somebody in our community. As I get older, I feel these losses even more. Even if you don't see these people for years, you still remember the times when you did see them. You can run into them again and it will be like you were never apart. I had been away from Antioch Speedway for over a decade, and that's the way Brian treated me. It was almost a ritual for me that I would go sit on his trailer before the races and have a few words with him. My condolences go out to his family. 

I guess I'm aiming to put this post up before a green flag waves on the races on Friday night, but I clicked on Up On The Bar discussion for a moment. I heard Willamette Speedway Late Model champion Joey Tanner talking about what he sees as the problem with his division in Oregon. As bad as he may think it is for the class in Oregon, I can assure you that California wishes they had even the Late Model division Oregon has. The numbers are down, and people are starting to ask why. I'm dumbfounded that some people don't get it, but maybe I can help them.

I'm not going to let race tracks completely off the hook for contributing to the problem, but let's be honest. 2020 was the crappy year of the covid-19 shut down. As tracks were opening and paying in some cases ridiculous purses with no fans in the grandstands, I was issuing a warning. I said that even as the grandstands would be open in 2021, we were going to start feeling the economic pinch of what we'd been through. This would be felt on the pit side and the grandstand side, and I think I've seen evidence of that. In short, one of the issues that might be contributing to the downturn in Late Model car count in Oregon is the economical situation. We should all be hoping we don't have another shutdown around the corner.

I can see Tanner being concerned. He made the decision to go from the Willamette area to compete for the championship at Southern Oregon Speedway this year. He skipped a race at Willamette last Saturday in order to keep his point effort going in Medford, only to find that there were three Late Models in attendance. While I'm very proud that we were able to build the Late Model and Sprint Car divisions under Mike McCann in the 4 years that he promoted the track, I've been concerned that these divisions were still works in progress. Both divisions still needed TLC and a strong message that the track stands behind them. 

When all the stuff was going on behind the scenes and all the drama was taking place in Medford, my concern was that the momentum had been killed. It wasn't merely because of the shutdown. Some of the drivers in the class had sold their cars. Therefore, my concern was that double digits might be a challenge, and that has turned out to be the case. 

 

I think the question will come down to this. Is management committed enough to this division to fight for it for a couple of years, and will the racers who can support it meet them halfway? In my mind, there's no reason there can't be six or eight cars at the next race. If the drivers can't fight at least that hard, maybe this movement to build the class up has come to an end. I hate to say that, but I also have a hunch that IMCA Stock Cars will be in the Medford track's future.

Saturday's show was more about the Rocky Nash Memorial Tri State Pro Stock Challenge Series. This was a race that I had been lobbying for, and Roy Bain took up the mantle and got with the Nash family. They made it happen. They delivered 18 race cars, though the numbers were a little lower than I thought they should have been. That's the downside, which I will get into in a moment. The upside was these guys really did put on one hell of a race that went 30 straight laps all green, so the division lived up to its billing as the headliner. Steve Borror proved to be money once again with his $1,000 win.

Last year, Roy was able to negotiate through the pandemic situation and booked 12 races. Most of those races did pretty darn well, but he had one thing on his side. Some key tracks that had Pro Stock divisions were not really able to open, so those drivers were traveling to the series. On Saturday night, Santa Maria Raceway had nine Western Pro Stocks for $650 to win. Santa Maria and Bakersfield both want this class, so I expect the managements at both places to fight harder. There were at least three drivers down in Santa Maria that could have been in Medford, but they went to Santa Maria.

This is the challenge that Roy faces in fighting for Pro Stock racing. In California, we've watched the Late Model division fall by the wayside. There seems to be a movement to fire up Crate Late Models, but otherwise it's the Pro Stocks who are rallying. Roy has the daunting task of trying to meet the demand of race tracks wanting dates, drivers suggesting certain race tracks and not overbooking. 

 

The schedule is basically a work in progress that can be adjusted during the season as needed. Hence, there's an added race coming up on Labor Day weekend at Bakersfield Speedway as the series goes there for the first time. I view this as a necessary move to keep drivers happy in that area, who have been supportive of the Tri State Series. Next up will be Petaluma Speedway on August 14th. 

I could easily go into the Pro Stock discussion even more, but I'll just go with the point I've made and keep the column moving. I wanted to give a salute to the Mini Stock division for the 16 cars they delivered to Medford. This is the biggest car count for the division since 2016. Management somehow managed not to book the class until July this year, but I think the drivers are reminding them that they still have the cars and should be scheduled more often. I know management was trying to fight for the Hornet class, which is not something I disagree with. However, that division imploded on us in 2019 and will take time to rebuild. The Mini Stocks have more drivers to work with, as indicated on Saturday night. Not everybody who could have been there was there either.

I find it interesting that Coos Bay Speedway has the Tidal Wave 50 for the Late Models this Saturday night. It's the 5th annual race, but I've watched this race go from $3,000 to win to $1,000 to win. The way Drake Nelsen is going, this may be a regular $500 to win race before you know it. At $2,000 to win, I could see more drivers taking a look, but I'm going to be very curious to see who comes for the money being offered. Right now, they know the four people who have been supporting the last few races will be there. Beyond that is anybody's guess. I think Late Mode racing will continue in Oregon as I don't see Cottage Grove Speedway, Willamette or Coos Bay giving up on the class anytime soon.

Jerry Schram severely altered the Wild West IMCA Modified Speedweek Series, and it kicks off with three races this weekend at Willamette Speedway. The decision was made prior to 2020, but that season was lost due to the virus shutdown. Siskiyou Golden Speedway, Southern Oregon Speedway and Coos Bay Speedway were all unceremoniously evicted from the series. Jerry decided three races at Willamette, two at Cottage Grove, two at Sunset Speedway and a closer at Grays Harbor in Elma, Washington was the way to go. Was it the right call? I don't think so, but the numbers will bear out the reality. Adding the IMCA Sport Modifieds in support of all races needed to happen, and it finally has. I believe this one will be broadcast on IMCA TV.

Petaluma Speedway hosted a USAC West Coast 360 Sprint Car/USAC Western States Midgets double bill. Once again, the numbers were less than desired. They were unable to get double digits in the Midgets. I'd be a little bit concerned about Merced this weekend for the class, but I do think the Midgets will turn up for $2,000 to win in memory of Kevin Triplett. The West Coast 360 Sprint Cars had 15 cars, but the series is in need of an overhaul. You don't have enough drivers who are willing to support the full tour. If enough drivers from the area don't come out and support, the Wingless 360s fall flat on their face. 

Obviously, Doug Lockwood has a love for this type of racing and an idea for how to right the ship here. This is really his first year of promoting it, and it's all about diagnosing the situation and making adjustments for next year and beyond. I do wonder if something more Northern California oriented would be more effective as drivers south of Merced don't tend to want to go up north. Either that or a USAC South and a USAC West with only the occasional shootout race. I don't know, but I do support injected Wingless 360 Sprints. I'd rather have this thing thrive than have the Hunt Wingless Series turned into an injected series.

One cool thing that came out of Petaluma Speedway on Saturday night was a double win for Shawn Arriaga. The third-generation racer piloted the Cameron Beard WMR Midget to victory and then scored another win in his Wingless Spec Sprint. Yeah, a Wingless Spec Sprint beating a field that had some injected 360 Sprints in it. 

The Western Midgets were able to bring 10 cars to Petaluma a night after bringing the same to Watsonville. It's been a good year for that movement, and I expect that the numbers could be in the teens on average in 2022. I'm sure the USAC Western States and BCRA Midget groups are taking notes on what's happening here. Well, maybe USAC is. I have no idea what BCRA is doing. 

Santa Maria Raceway management has been criticized lately for everything from the way the track is being promoted to track conditions. On the heels of the successful open wheel show they just had, they put up money for the five division show they just had. None of the divisions were running for less than $500 to win. It led to increases in car counts. The Pro Stocks were the lowest, but the nine cars they had was still an improvement. There were 24 cars each in the Dwarf Cars and the Sport Modifieds, and I think management had to feel pretty darn good about what just happened there.

I could say the same thing for what Merced Speedway just had with 32 Elk Grove Ford Sprint Car Challenge Tour Presented by Abreu Vineyards competitors. When I think about how many years I heard people in Merced say they wanted injected Sprint Cars, you've got a promoter now who is dedicated to giving them as much of that as possible. He's even intent on bringing the World of Outlaws back, which is something former Promoter John Soares did on multiple occasions. In any case, Merced's show, which also included IMCA Sport Modifieds and California Sharp Mini Late Models, was a success. It's on to the Kevin Triplett Memorial this week. 

Since I mentioned the Crate Limited Late Model thing that seems to have something happening behind the scenes, I can point out that eight drivers went to Marysville this past weekend. Mike Slaney is the chief instigator in trying to possibly create a series for this class at a few tracks in 2022, and son Anthony Slaney got the win that night. I'm sure there were some conversations about what can be for this class in the future. The Winged 360 Sprint Car show there continues to be interesting as they had their 12th different winner in 13 races. They had a full field of Hobby Stocks, though they didn't need a B Main this time, and the IMCA Sport Modifieds also delivered double digits for a race that was added after the initial schedule was released. 

Orland Raceway originally picked that night to run Sport Modifieds in anticipation of getting Marysville support, but the Marysville drivers had to go where they are getting their points. I thought they'd have nothing in Orland, but the fans at least got a small taste with four cars. I don't have time to do a mini report in this post, so that will have to wait. I do want to point out that four Sport Modifieds went to Orland with second-generation racer Tod Alonzo getting the win. There were also 13 Hobby Stocks in a race won by point leader Keith Ross, while Mini Truck point leader Dan Webster bested a six car truck field and Tom Davis beat a three car field of Mini Stocks. The numbers have been down there this year, but at least the show goes on.

I don't want to drone on and on here as I need to start editing, but I would like to acknowledge the pavement racing that happened at Ukiah Speedway, Redwood Acres Raceway and Madera Speedway. Kenny Shepherd gave the fans in Madera a nice MavTV Series event that had about 20 Pro Late Models for $5,000 to win. The Junior Late Models were a little light, but the kids running up front did a heck of a job. Throw in some Bandoleros and the Legends of the Pacific, which delivered 18 cars, and you had a nice show that was available for free viewing on YouTube. The polished version will be broadcast on MavTV at a later date.

I made the mistake of thinking that Redwood Acres Raceway in Eureka would not have a great turnout. They were also giving away the broadcast for free on YouTube. They have a nice Legend Car show that generally brings them a dozen cars. Imagine my surprise when there were about 24 of them. There was plenty of excitement just in that division alone, but there was more drama to be had with a last lap pass for the victory in Late Models and good racing in the Bombers, Mini Stocks and Roadrunners. I'm very happy to see them do so well, and it was also Fan Appreciation Night. There was a meet and greet with the fans and drivers.

For Ukiah Speedway, they kind of run a little bit of this and a little bit of that. Somehow, they managed to get somewhere in the 50 car range, and there was some excitement and drama in all of the classes on this occasion. I think it's been steady as she goes for Furia Motorsports in maintaining the programs at Ukiah and Lakeport. You're not having to choose between the two venues. If they do run on the same weekend, they're running on different nights. The next race will take place at Lakeport Speedway, and the action will take place between these two tracks all the way into October. I like the program they have there, and Ukiah is certainly a nice race track in my opinion.

We've reached August, and it's also when you start hearing a lot more about fires. That was actually starting in July, when we had our first two fire cancellations at Chico and Quincy. Susanville just canceled for this weekend. I understand racing fans in Chico are a bit nervous with the Louie Vermeil Memorial coming up on Labor Day weekend. This race has already been moved from Calistoga to Chico, so hopefully it will go off without a hitch. I have a hunch that it will, but I won't be surprised if something gets canceled before that race. There's a lot of dry areas right now, and that ought to make everybody nervous. Even if you're not in a place that's at high risk for fire, the smoke in the air can become problematic. Yet another challenge promoters have when trying to get cars and fans at their tracks.

Just as I was wrapping up this column, I saw that Friday night at Ocean Speedway is Hall of Fame night. I was delighted when I saw them adding this to their schedule this year, but then it sort of disappeared from the radar. I was wondering if it was even happening, and track prep guru Tom Sagmilller didn't know anything about it when I asked him a couple months ago. The ceremony is being done right around the time of the National Anthem, so somebody is getting inducted into the Hall of Fame. I don't have any details that I can mention at this time, so I'm anxious to see what happens. I will say I'm disappointed that the track sort of blundered this whole deal and didn't make more information available in the weeks leading up to it, but I guess I should be happy that at least something is finally happening there again.

Also moments ago, The Outlaw Pro Stock Association announced that they worked out the conflict on August 28th. They were initially booked at Siskiyou Golden Speedway and later booked at Southern Oregon Speedway. They have chosen the Medford track, which is good news for the track. The night wasn't looking so good if they somehow weren't able to keep the Pro Stocks on the schedule. I don't know what the Limited Sprint count would be that night and Hornets and Late Models don't look good. The Mini Stocks might deliver, but they definitely needed the Pro Stocks to give the fans a decent enough car count to see. Medford has hurt themselves a little bit in working with the Yreka track this year.

The August 28th race is when Yreka comes back from a month off due to the Siskiyou Golden Fair. It's the John Arnberg Memorial and they have the bigger money IMCA Modified race there along with IMCA Sport Modifieds and Southern Oregon Dwarf Cars. It definitely would have been a major bonanza for them if the Pro Stocks were there, but they can certainly afford to lose the Pro Stocks, especially if the IMCA Modified drivers do support the show as I think they might. 

Plus, Yreka is making out like a bandit the following week with the Medford track not running the IMCA Sport Modifieds on the second night of the R Charles Snyder Salute in order for Yreka to have their big show that night. If the drivers don't come out for $7,007 to win and $707 minimum to start race for the Modifieds that weekend in Medford, it will be a disaster for them. If you look at what they have booked there now for September 4th, they need another division that can deliver a car count in support of the Modifieds that night.

A lot more I could say, but then I'd be taking that much longer to edit. I salute every promoter who makes it happen. Whether I'm critical of the effort here or there doesn't matter. If you are keeping the gates open, you get a thumbs up in my book. There won't be a book or a post if I don't get to editing, so I'm going to end this column and get it ready for posting. Until next time...