Pleasanton, Tx.,(Oct. 21st, 2011) I-37 Raceway at Newsome Motor Park hosted their 4th Annual $1000 Buck Shootout on the ¼ mile, semi-banked, clay oval south of San Antonio. The race features $1,000 to win the Modifieds, Sportmod/Limited Modifieds, Limited Late Models, Street Stocks, plus a $500 to win Enduro for the Front Runners.

Running under a different format this year, heats and qualifying races were held on Friday night for the every class but the Front Runners who would run a Trophy Dash prior to Saturday’s Enduro. In the Modifieds, Street Stocks and Pure Stocks the top 12 from each qualifying feature would be locked in for Saturday, while the Sportmod/Limited Modifieds split the field with 6 from each transferring. The Limited Late Model, with a short field would transfer by heat race finish without a feature.

Racing continues Saturday night at 7:00pm with B-mains, and features for the big bucks in the Modifieds, Sportmod/Limited Modifieds, Limited Late Models, Street Stocks and Pure Stocks, capped off with a 50-lap Enduro for the Front Runners.

Austin’s Anderson says Adios in Modifieds

You’d think that after a two year hiatus that a driver might have a little rust to shake, let alone the car. Think again. Having competed last in 2009, Elias Anderson disproved that theory with a resounding win in the Modified A-Qualifier. Anderson, who spent the last few weeks cleaning the cars fuel system, rescaling his Skyrocket Chassis and some other adjustments powered ahead at the drop of the green and never looked back. Going flag to flag, Dennis Taylor could get no closer than restarts as Anderson would pull away on green.

Anderson beat polesitter Taylor into turn 1 as the 20-lap qualifier went green. Taylor, Joe Spillman, Cody Tidwell and Chuck Chesler fell in line behind Anderson. Bill Pittaway and Tidwell spun with Jerry Frydrych and Gilbert Amezquita coming to a stop for a yellow on lap 2. On the restart Anderson jumped out, with Spillman taking a look inside Taylor and Tidwell, Jason Borlace and Jamie Campbell three wide for fourth.

Borlace came out of that fight with the spot bringing Campbell along to fifth. Robert Liese jr. went around in turn 4 for a lap 3 caution. Back under green, Anderson quickly began easing away while Borlace was pressuring Spillman and Chesler moving in to make it a threesome. At the crossed flags it was Anderson, holding a big advantage, Taylor, Spillman and Borlace side by side, and Pittaway taking over fifth.

After losing some ground, Chesler got back around Pittaway for fifth then Spillman for fourth. With five to go, and Anderson halfway back to the state capitol, Spillman, Pittaway and Liese were battling it out for fifth before Liese fell off the pace. As the white flag waved it was Anderson with nearly a half track lead over Taylor easily going on to take the victory and secure the pole for Saturday night’s big feature.

Modifieds(Top 12 to A-main)

31 Elias Anderson, 38 Dennis Taylor, 521 Jason Borlace, 49 Chuck Chesler, 29 Jamie Campbell, 44 Joe Spillman, 137 Bill Pittaway, 17 Cody Tidwell, 10k Ellis Tracy, 67 Robert Liese jr., 13 Gilbert Amezquita, 20 Jerry Frydrych, 99 Billy Meyer, 21 Barry Codling—DNS, 16 Carson Bednarz—DNS

Modified Heats

Heat 1

521 Jason Borlace, 44 Joe Spillman, 29 Jamie Campbell, 38 Dennis Taylor, 99 Billy Meyer, 137 Bill Pittaway, 10k Ellis Tracy, 67 Robert Liese jr.

Heat 2

31 Elias Anderson, 49 Chuck Chesler, 17 Cody Tidwell, 20 Jerry Frydrych, 21 Barry Codling, 13 Gilbert Amezquita, 16 Carson Bednarz—DNS

Jennings, J. Blaylock Best in Sportmod/Limited Modified Split Qualifiers

With a large number filling the ranks of Sportmod/Limited Modifieds the field was split into odd/even qualifiers to avoid mass carnage that may come from a 26-car grid.

Corpus Christi’s JJ Jennings pulled of the win in the first of the two holding off track champ, Johnny Torres and a charging GW Hessong at the finish. Jennings and Dustin Butcher battled early in the event swapping the top spot. Butcher fell victim to mechanical issues and was forced to pull leaving Jennings out front to snag the victory.

As the first Sportmod/Limited Modified field took the green Butcher, Torres and Jennings were three abreast for the lead. Butcher came out on top trailed by Jennings, Torres, Robert Williams and Brian Rye. Jennings took the low groove and got alongside Butcher and was able to the nose ahead on lap 2, but contact between Chris Swenson and Jeff Nix left Swenson on three wheels to bring out a caution.

Once back to green, Butcher and Jennings jumped ahead while Hessong began his charge getting fifth from Rye. As Rye fought back, Tom Grothues joined the fray, while up front Butcher was slowing. Jennings got the lead from a wounded Butcher on lap 5. Jennings had a slight advantage on Torres who now had Hessong on his tail. As Torres and Hessong slugged it out for second this left Jennings to run unchallenged to the checkers.

Sportmod/Limited Modified(Top 6 from each to A-main)

A-Qualifier 1

26g JJ Jennings, 147 GW Hessong, 66 Johnny Torres, 11 Tom Grothues, 184 Brian Rye, 37 Bill Pittaway, 3j Jesse James, 15 JC Pilcher, 0 Thomas Rye jr., 85 Jeff Nix, 90 Dustin Butcher, 02 Robert Williams, 48 Chris Swenson, 14 Newton Barta jr.—DNS

In the battle of the Blaylock brothers, it was James turn to shine in a borrowed ride from Larry Jernigan. The two had a spirited fight for first going until a broken rocker arm on Brandon Blaylocks car slowed him in the waning stages. J. Blaylock then easily cruised away for the checkers.

Polesitter James Parks got out front on lap 1 of the 15-lapper with J. Blaylock, B. Blaylock, Danny Brown and Robby Minten on his heels. J. Blaylock got inside Parks for the lead on lap 2 with B. Blaylock and Brown side by side for third. Rayon Doyon III, Eric Floyd, Jeff Allgayer, Randy Yount and Jason Kelly all got tangled in turn 2 for a lap 2 caution that ended Doyon’s night.

Before green could fly again, Roly Rodriguez had his ride stop in turn 4. J. Blaylock took off as green finally waved again, while B. Blaylock got second from Parks and Minten went by Brown for fourth. Brown moved to the top side and made a big run back by Minten and beside Parks for third. Brown kept the momentum up top and closed in on B. Blaylock. The two made contact sending B. Blaylock around, and Brown to the tail on lap 6.

On the restart B. Blaylock got inside J. Blaylock and the two ran wheel to wheel while Minten got alongside Parks for third. B. Blaylock would dive low in turns 1-2 and get halfway past, but J. Blaylock carry his speed off the top to hold the point. As this family feud continued, Brown was moving back up getting fifth from Yount. As the motor began to lay over on B. Blaylock, Minten and Brown both got past Parks for third and fourth. J. Blaylock had a comfortable lead over brother Brandon at the finish.

A-Qualifier 2

18 James Blaylock, 9b Brandon Blaylock, 4 Robby Minten, 55 Danny Brown, 82jp James Parks, 66y Randy Yount, 76 Michael Carlock, 57 Jason Kelly, 55 Danny Brown, 119 Eric Floyd, 11x Jeff Allgayer, 12 Roly Rodriguez, 9 Ray Doyon III, 51 Greg Rohmer—DNTG

SM/LM Heats

Heat 1

02 Robert Williams, 57 Jason Kelly, 184 Brian Rye, 12 Roly Rodriguez, 0 Thomas Rye jr., 66y Randy Yount, 11x Jeff Allgayer

Heat 2

37 Bill Pittaway, 82jp James Parks, 9b Brandon Blaylock, 11 Tom Grothues, 14 Newton Barta jr., 15c JC Pilcher, 147 GW Hessong

Heat 3

66 Johnny Torres, 26g JJ Jennings, 4 Robby Minten, 51 Greg Rohmer, 119 Eric Floyd, 76 Michael Carlock, 9 Ray Doyon III

Heat 4

18 James Blaylock, 90 Dustin Butcher, 55 Danny Brown, 48 Chris Swenson, 85 Jeff Nix, 3j Jesse James

With a short field of Limited Late Models the drivers voted to run only heat races and use that finish to set the inside and outside rows for Saturday nights feature. Craig Crawley held off Trey Votion in the first heat, while multi-time track champ Gary Hunter had no problems running away to take the second heat.

Limited Late Model heats(Finish determines A-main line up)

Heat 1

6 Craig Crawley, 99 Trey Votion, 77 Landon Farquar, 10 AJ Wernette

Heat 2

14 Gary Hunter, 13 Howie Marcx, 7 Richard Bartosh, 28 Leland Waddell

In the 15-lap Street Stock qualifier multi-time track champion Wade Jones showed the field nothing but the rear bumper of his Camaro. Jones broke out of a three wide scramble on the start with Aaron Leddy and Danny Schroat for the lead. Schroat held second followed by Johnny Torres, Leddy and Bobby Jack. Torres moved alongside Schroat for second as Jack took over fourth.

Torres got by Schroat for second with Jack trailing him as Schroat gave up more spots to Leddy and Mike Lyon. Jack got second from Torres on lap 4 but found himself a full straightaway behind Jones. Jack was unable to cut into Jones’ lead as Leddy moved in on Torres to fight for third. As the checkers waved it was Jones going wire to wire for the victory.

Street Stocks(Top 12 line up by finish)

41 Wade Jones, 88j Bobby Jack, 66 Johnny Torres, 93 Aaron Leddy, 40 Mike Lyon, 15 Tom Casey, 149 Stephan Danielson, 5 Danny Schroat, 14 Eric Knudtson, 37w Frank Okruhlik, 53 Brian Becka, 37 AJ Wernette—DNS

Street Stock heat winners; 41 Wade Jones, 37w Frank Okruhlik

A diverse field of 20-cars took the green for the 20-lap Pure Stock A-Qualifier with Justin Henley out battling Hunter Flanagan for the lap 1 lead. Brandy Ramzinski, Flanagan, Jarrett Payton and Janel Hilla fell in line behind Henley. Ramzinski didn’t stay in line long as she began to challenge Henley for the lead on lap 2 taking over the top spot on lap 3 with Flanagan following to second and Payton side by side with Hilla for fourth.

Adam Torres caught Hilla and Payton slipping past Hilla for fifth. Payton took advantage of a slip by Henley to snag third on lap 5.. Flanagan and Ramzinski then began a spirited fight up front for the lead getting door to door on lap 11 with Torres going by Henley for fourth. As Payton started to slow, Torres snagged third with Henley and Hilla taking fourth and fifth. The lead duo caught lapped traffic allowing Torres to close. Ramzinski got through slower cars with no problem and ran on to the victory.

Pure Stocks(Top 12 to A-main)

88 Brandy Ramzinski, 85 Hunter Flanagan, 24 Adam Torres, 44 Justin Henley, 7x Janel Hilla, 15x Hunter Montgomery, 25 Tyler Box, 117 Devin Adler, 9s Jarrett Payton, 89 Talon Minten, 43 Eric Watson, 15d James Dear, 82 Richard Wells, 95 Jerry Jones, 3 David Sevilla, 15 William Cavender, 9 Philip Haywood, 62 Austin Dragoo, 31 Frank Okruhlik, 10c Karaline Campbell, 14 Trey Heald—DNS

Pure Stock heat winners; 25 Tyler Box, 89 Talon Minten, 58 Hunter Flanagan, 44 Justin Henley

Trevor Bettis got out front early in the Front Runner Trophy Dash chased by Lisa Sandoval, David Lee Grobe and Char Powell. L. Sandoval put the pressure on Bettis with a tap on the bumper, but Bettis held steady. As the leads group caught the back of the pack, Grobe was able to negotiate through for the lead on lap 9. In the final laps Powell snuck past Grobe for the lead as the white flag waved. Powell held the point the final lap for his first I-37 Raceway win.

Front Runner Trophy dash

9 Char Powell, 4 David Lee Grobe, 57 Trevor Bettis, 28 Lisa Sandoval, 67 Jimmy Carroll, 223 Karey Scott, 82 Samuel Markgraf, 19 N/A, 66c Cindy Snider, 69 Jordan Sandoval, 3 Joshua Mares, 98 Will Holder—DNS

Front Runner heat winners; Joshua Mares, 57 Trevor Bettis

Wiley White Wins Another One

Keith White(Academy) once again showed he was the force to be reckoned with in the IMCA Modified class this year. Much the same as last night White ran in the top five throughout the early stages of the 20-lap main. White caught early leader John Gober then moved to the high side to get by Gober just past halfway. From there White survived a couple restarts while Gober was fighting to fend off Andy Gage for second. Tyler Iverson recovered from an early trip to the back for fourth, with Gabe Tucker rounding out the top five.

As the green flag flew on the 20-car IMCA Modified main Gober was first into turn 1 followed by Caleb Stone, Fred Wojtek and Jacob Anson. Just as Scotty Brown got by Anson for fourth yellow waved for a spin by Iverson. On the restart Anson was forced to check up in turn 2 collecting Monte Bolton. Once back to green White was pressuring Brown for fourth. Wojtek looked under Stone for second taking the spot on lap 3.

Brown and White closed on Stone with Brown getting third on lap 4 and White going past on lap 5. White and Brown then ran wheel to wheel for third, with White taking the spot on lap 8 as Dillon Smith got around Stone for fifth. White then picked off Wojtek for second leaving him side by side with Brown for third. At the halfway point it was Gober, White, Wojtek, Brown and Smith in the top five.

White kept the heat on Gober until he slipped past on lap 11 for the lead. Mark Patterson made contact with Iverson, who marching forward, with Patterson getting up on two wheels and stopping for a lap 13 caution. On he restart White good a huge jump, while Brown pressured Wojtek. Wojtek would spin and collect Chase Jupe and Stone. On the next restart Gober tried to hang with White while challenged by Gage. As those two battled, White eased away.

In the pack, Pat McGuire was able to get past Danny Hogue for sixth, but gave the spot back a lap later. In the waning laps Gage tried and tried to find a way around Gober getting along side at times. This gave White in the Tracys Auto Sales, Braka Operating, Extreme Graphics, Tony’s Custom Carbs, Craftmasters, Belton Pipe, Kempner Iron & Metal, BSB Manufacturing, Temple Iron & Metal, AMSOil, TCI, Centex Motorsports, Hughes Chassis smooth sailing to checkers. Gober was able to hold off Gage for second.

“I was able to run the top or the bottom,” said White. “It would go through the middle and through the rough stuff. The car was just awesome. We passed them on the top and bottom. I think you could see my grinning through my helmet.”

“When you car you like you become comfortable with it and it’s predictable. I try not not to adjust myself out. The car should be an extension of the driver. You just leave them alone and not change a lot.”

“I’m pretty superstitious about a bunch of stuff, but talking about going three for three isn’t one of them. It doesn’t bother me. We’d like to sweep the weekend and I’d like to win one in the I-stock. I gave hat one away last night.”

IMCA Modifieds

1 Keith White, Academy

52 John Gober, Poolville

021 Andy Gage, Whiting, Ia

98 Tyler Iverson, Brainard, Nebr

28 Gabe Tucker, Carbon

69 Danny Hogue, Abilene

91 Pat McGuire, Belton

303 Chase Jupe, Waco

9 Mark Patterson, Abilene

371 Ben Ketteman, Pflugerville

6 Caleb Stone, Hobbs,NM

61 Jason Schoenberger, Gorham, Kan

21 Shane Hiatt, Rising City, Nebr

03 Dillon Smith, China Spring

144 Fred Wojtek, Robert Lee

744 Scotty Brown, Seagoville

89 Bo Newton, Bangs

911 Josh McGaha, Abilene

41 Monte Bolton, Lubbock

131 Jacob Anson, Albion, Nebr

IMCA Modified B-mains(Top 4 to A-main)

B-main 1. 21 Shane Hiatt, Rising City, Nebr, 61 Jason Schoenberger, Gorham, Kan, 371 Ben Ketteman, Pflugerville, 91 Pat McGuire, Belton

B-main 2. 303 Chase Jupe Waco, 89 Bo Newton, Bangs, 9 Mark Patterson, Abilene, 69 Danny Hogue, Abilene

IMCA Modified heats(Top 2 to A-main)

Heat 1. 28 Gabe Tucker, Carbon, 1 Keith White, Academy

Heat 2. 03 Dillon Smith, China Spring, 98 Tyler Iverson, Brainard, Nebr

Heat 3. 144 Fred Wojtek, Robert Lee, 52 John Gober, Poolville

Heat 4. 131 Jacob Anson, Albion, Nebr, 6 Caleb Stone, Hobbs, NM

Heat 5. 911 Josh McGaha, Abilene, 744 Scotty Brown, Seagoville

Heat 6. 41 Monte Bolton, Lubbock, 021 Andy Gage, Whiting, Ia

Poor Paces Sportmod Scramble

Bradley poor and Doug Easterling battled early in the 20-lap IMCA Southern Sportmod main until Easterling fell out with a flat. Jesse Sobbing, running a Northern Sportmod caught Poor with the two making contact sending Poor around. By track rules, the leader was awarded his spot back, while Sobbing went to the tail. The race ended with some controversy under yellow on the final lap with Poor taking the win.

Poor beat Easterling into turn 1 at the start only to have Easterling go by in turns 3-4. Behind them Brad Shirley spun to bring out a caution and a complete restart. Poor again jumped out front in turn 1, but was overtaken by Easterling at the other end. Poor fell in line second with Gary Fox and TJ Green in tow. Poor looked under Easterling and got along side when Easterling pulled up with a flat giving the lead back to Poor on lap 3.

Sobbing, Todd Bartlett and Ronnie Welborn tried three wide coming out of turn 2 and contact was made sending Bartlett around, and Welborn to the pits with damage. Under caution Bartlett let Sobbing know he wasn’t happy tagging his door and promptly receiving the black flag. On the restart the top four took off leaving Sobbing side by side with Kenneth Graves for fifth. Sobbing then got past Jeff Turner who slowed and pulled off.

Up front Poor was holding a slight advantage as Fox ran side by side with TJ Green for second. TJ Green took the spot with Sobbing now putting the heat on Fox. At th crossed flags it was Poor ,TJ Green, Sobbing, Fox and Matt Mueller in th top five. Sobbing used the top to get along side and by TJ Green on lap 11. Sobbing closed in on Poor for the lead on lap 13.

Sobbing tapped Poor on lap 14 sending him around with several other spinning behind them. Poor retook the point as the top five pulled away on green with Kevin Green getting by Fox for third. Sobbing and Robert Crabtree got in game of tag on the final lap with Sobbing drilling Crabtree in turn 3. With the white already out the race finished under yellow with Poor in the Evan Williams, Coors Light, Braka Operating, Famous Daves, Showtime Signs & Designs, Abilene Powder Coating Clyde Gardner powered, Big Chief Chassis taking the win.

“Being up front is what helped us last night,” replied Poor. “Just trying to stay out of all the rough stuff. The car worked really well. I have a lot of good people putting a lot of effort. I heard about the melee going on behind me, but it was fun. I’ve got a lot confidence in this car and the people that work on it.”

“I really wasn’t that upset when I got spun because I new I’d probably get my spot back. Everyone thought that I’d be mad. I felt like I was probably the fastest one at that point. He may have been faster to catch me, but I knew he wasn’t going be an issue anymore..”

IMCA Southern Sportmods

48 Bradley Poor, Abilene

155 TJ Green, Robinson

5 Kevin Green, Robinson

12 Gary Fox, Haslet

71 Cody Frank,Lorena

46 Tom Earl jr, Haslet

55 Justin Shaw, Sweetwater

95 Steve Hayes, Eastland

97 Julie Boettler, Farmington, NM

63 Michael Tennison, Baird

3 Paul Norman, Abilene

118 Robert Crabtree, Clyde

4 Kenneth Graves, Tahoka

38 Matt Mueller, Stamford

44 Jeff Turner, Seagoville

690 Todd Bartlett, Abilene

20 Ronnie Welborn, Princeton

88 Doug Easterling, Rule

00 Brad Shirley, Springtown

99 Jesse Sobbing, Glenwood, Ia—DQ(unsportsmanlike)

IMCA Southern Sportmod B-mains(Top 4 to A-main)

B-main 1. 55 Justin Shaw, Sweetwater, 95 Steve Hayes, Eastland, 97 Julie Boettler, Farmington, NM, 63 Michael Tennison, Baird

B-main 2. 46 Tom Earl jr., Haslet, 71 Cody Frank, Lorena, 00 Brad Shirley,Springtown, 3 Paul Norman, Abilene

IMCA Southern Sportmod heats(Top 2 to A-main)

Heat 1. 88 Doug Easterling, Rule, 5 Kevin Green, Robinson

Heat 2. 48 Bradley Poor, Abilene, 20 Ronnie Welborn, Princeton

Heat 3. 12 Gary Fox, Haslet, 118 Robert Crabtree, Clyde

Heat 4. 155 TJ Green, Waco, 690 Todd Bartlett, Abilene

Heat 5. 99 Jesse Sobbing, Glenwood, Ia. 38 Matt Mueller, Stamford

Heat 6. 4 Kenneth Graves, Tahoka, 44 Jeff Turner, Seagoville

Killen Clips White on Final lap for I-Stock Win

It’s not often Keith White gives someone an opening, but when you get it you’d better grab it. Randy Killen, who lead the majority of the 20-lap feature, gave way to White in his new I-Stock. Killen was able able to sneak by White on a late restart beating White to the checkers by a car length.

It was three wide for the lead as green waved on the 20-car IMCA Stock Car feature. Michael Sheen emerged from that scrap with the lead trailed by William Creese, Jesse Taylor, Billy Wade and Killen. Wade got by both Taylor and Creese for second followed by Killen to third. Shane Priddy and Duain Pritchett got hooked together on lap with David Phillips and Cory Davis getting tangled and other getting a piece of the action.

On the restart Killen got ahead while Wade got loose giving up spots to Taylor and White. Taylor and White then ran door to door for position while Ronny Gould made his way past Wade for fifth. Taylor and White both went by Sheen on lap 7 for second and third. As Taylor and White continued to run side by side, Gould took fourth from Sheen. Coming to halfway with Killen out front, White eased past Taylor, with Gould and Sheen holding the rest of the top five.

Creese spun from a three wide mid-pack battle to bring out a yellow on lap 13. On the restart White looked high on Killen as Gould tried low on White for second. White got by Killen for the lead on lap 16 with Killen and Gould making contact that gave Taylor an opening for third. Gould retook third only to spin in turn 4 to bring out a lap 17 yellow.

Once back to green White, Killen and Taylor broke away with Killen taking a look low on White for the lead back. As the white flag waved Killen again gave White a look low in turn 1, and again in turn 3. White appeared to clip a rut and drift up in turn 4 giving Killen in the Dons Tire& Auto, Bobs Transmissions, Jason’s Tree Service, Mid-States Machine, Terminator Chassis an opening to outrace White to checkers.

“It was just a lot of luck,” replied Killen. “That guy messed up on the last lap. I led it most of the way and let him get around me. I was lucky on that last turn that my car stuck and I was able to get back around him. My mom and dad help me a lot they’re my biggest sponsors.”

“This is the first race of the season and we come down here to race. It’s in our blood, you know. We want to race as soon as we can and can’t wait for winter to get over up there. We don’t come down here knowing we can win, e just come to have some fun.”

“These guys down here are tough, especially this year. They’ve got a lot of nice cars and do a lot of work on them.. They’ve really stepped it up. Before we were quite a bit faster.”

IMCA Stock Cars

81 Randy Killen, Des Moines, Ia

10 Keith White, Academy

05 Jesse Taylor, Fort Morgan, Colo

19 Michael Sheen, Lamesa

221 Duain Pritchett, Combine

144 Jeff Turner, Seagoville

03 Doug Kennemer, Boyd

28 Cory Davis, Eunice, NM

771 Shane Priddy, Abilene

18 David Phillips, Abilene

9 John Armstrong, Merkel

17 Michael Lang, Midland

91 Jason Batt, Harker Heights

22 Billy Wade, San Angelo

117 Joe Colyer, Abilene

16 William Creese

156 Jason Adcock

1 Ronny Gould, Calera, Okla

20 Perry Misner, Garden City, Kan

64 Cary White, Lamesa

IMCA Stock Car B-mains(Top 4 to A-main)

B-main 1, 18 David Phillips, Abilene, 20 Perry Misner, Garden City, Kan, 156 Jason Adcock, San Angelo, 17 Michael Lang, Midland

B-main 2, 28 Cory Davis, Eunice, NM, 144 Jeff Turner, Seagoville, 9 John Armstrong, Merkel, 91 Jason Batt, Harker Heights

IMCA Stock Car heats(Top 2 to A-main)

Heat 1. 221 Duain Pritchett Combine, 16 William Creese,

Heat 2. 117 Joe Colyer, Abilene, 771 Shane Priddy, Abilene

Heat 3. 64 Cary White, Lamesa, 22 Billy Wade, San Angelo

Heat 4. 05 Jesse Taylor, Ft. Morgan, Colo, 10 Keith White, Academy

Heat 5. 1 Ronny Gould, Calera, Okla, 19 Michael Sheen, Lamesa

Heat 6. 81 Randy Killen, Des Moines, 03 Doug Kennemer, Boyd

Montgomery Muscles by on Final Lap for Hobby Honors

In the second thrilling finish of the night, Allen Montgomery snuck past Adam Armstrong on the final lap for the victory. Armstrong, who lead the majority of the laps then gave way the last ½ lap as he slipped up in the final corners giving Montgomery, who worked his way up through the field, the opportunity to eke out the win.

Armstrong jumped out into turn 1 to lead the 20-car, 20-lap the IMCA Hobby Stock feature. Ryan Gilland, Cory Adams, Mitch Calvert and Montgomery fell in line behind the leader. Adams got by Gilland for second on lap 1 with Montgomery taking fourth from Calvert. Debris in turn 1 brought out a lap 2 caution. Armstrong got a good jump as green flew again as Adams retook second from Gilland.

Andy Roller and John Watson both got around Calvert on lap 2 for fifth and sixth. Watson went by Roller a lap later for fifth. Watson caught Montgomery as hey both ran down and passed Gilland for third and fourth. Watson continued his charge to the front taking third from Montgomery on lap 8. At the midway point it was Armstrong, Adams, Watson, Montgomery and Gilland in the top five.

Watson slowed with a flat on lap 10, while Roller and Shawn Slezak went past Gilland. Jackie Dooley spun in turn 2 to bring out a caution. On the restart Adams got under Armstrong for the lead on lap 11. Armstrong got back inside Adams retaking the point on lap 13. Slezak was now pressuring Montgomery for third as Roller and Gilland ran side by side for fifth.

Jeff Kinniard slapped the wall and stopped for a caution. Once back to green Montgomery took second from Adams as he and Armstrong eased away. Montgomery hung on to Armstrong’s rear bumper keeping the heat on. As the white flag waved Montgomery took a look low and was able a bite coming of turn 4 to grab the victory in the Stephenville Starter, Ace Tire Service, Extreme Graphics, Texas Star Racing, Master Repair, HDC Fabrication, Niwdog Race Engines, reworked Destroyer Chassis.

“The motor was what got it for me,” commented Montgomery. “I’ve got a buddy that’s helping me out with motors this year. That meant all the difference coming off that last corner. Even hitting that rut it didn’t bog, got a bite and just went on with it.”

“There isn’t any plan out there on a track like that. I was running the top and really didn’t think I had anything for them. After that caution I went to the bottom and it had some bite. You had to run through a rut down there, but their cars pushed up and mine didn’t. I was able to get on by.”

“Nyle Godwin out of Iowa with Niwdog Racing Engines brought me motors and I don’t know what’s in them but it’s help close the gap between us and the north guys. I didn’t ask any questions, and it runs good.”

IMCA Hobby Stocks

38 Allen Montgomery, Ft. Worth

127 Cory Adams, Des Moines, Ia

35 Shawn Slezak, Milligan, Nebr

63 Andy Roller, Waco

827 Chris Mims, Dublin

818 Dustin Mims, Dublin

85 David Bissonette, Stephenville

33 Charles Cosper, Belton

77 Keith Dragoo, Lincoln, Nebr

56 Justin Cass, Abilene

20 Jeremy Auten, Clarinda, Ia

237 Jordan Lathram, Hobs, NM

10 Ryan Gilland, Beatrice, Nebr

15 Terry Comer II, Hawley

72 Ronnie Gregory, Cross Plains

07 Jeff Kinniard, Mansfield

187 Jackie Dooley, Joshua

99 John Watson, Des Moines, Ia

04 Mitch Calvert, Christoval

6 Adam Armstrong, Beatrice, Nebr—DQ(tech, carb)

IMCA Hobby Stock B-mains(Top 4 to A-main)

B-main 1. 85 David Bissonette, Stephenville, 33 Charles Cosper, Belton, 20 Jeremy Auten, Clarinda, Ia, 827 Chris Mims, Dublin

B-main 2. 818 Dustin Mims, Dublin, 15 Terry Comer II, Hawley, 72 Ronnie Gregory, Cross Plains, 56 Justin Cass, Abilene

IMCA Hobby Stock heats(Top 2 to A-main)

Heat 1. 237 Jordan Lathram, Hobbs, NM, 63 Andy Roller, Waco

Heat 2. 35 Shawn Slezak, Milligan, Nebr, 38 Allen Montgomery, Ft. Worth

Heat 3. 99 John Watson, Des Moines, Ia, 10 Ryan Gilland, Beatrice, Nebr

Heat 4. 127 Cory Adams, Des Moines, Ia, 6 Adam Armstrong, Beatrice, Nebr

Heat 5. 04 Mitch Calvert, Christoval, 77 Keith Dragoo, Lincoln, Nebr

Heat 6. 07 Jeff Kinniard, Mansfield, 187 Jackie Dooley, Joshua

Street Stocks

21 Delmar Sloan, Christoval

57 Steve Marcum, San Angelo

69 Lewis Hammond, Midland

72 N/A

1 Roy Polk, Abilene

71 Bobby Hamlin, Sweetwater

43 Renee Bingham, San Angelo

55 Chris Pepper

444 Luke Lindsey, San Angelo

154 N/A

321 Drew Whitten, Abilene

223 Clint Petzel, Miles

86 Tanner Martin, Clyde

Street Stock heat winners; 444 Luke Lindsey, San Angelo, 57 Steve Marcum, San Angelo

Jr Mini Stocks

6 Jarrett Roberts, Temple

12 Calton Pritchett, Forney

00 Jesney Reagan

Jr. Mini Stock heat winner; 86 Casey Carnes, Malvern, Ia.

Heat 1: 1.Bobby Ortega #07, 2.Chad Tanner #1t, 3.Derrick Harris #02, 4.Kevin Rutherford #9, 5.Cody Nichols #101

Feature: 1.Tim Clonch #46, 2.Wayne Melton #18, 3.Ken Miller #1, 4.Michael Day #00, 5.Roy Petty Jr. #25, 6.John Hunt #110, 7.Bobby Ortega #07, 8.Cody Nichols #101, 9.Kevin Rutherford #9, 10.Chad Tanner #1t, 11.Derrick Harris #02, 12.R.J. Stroman #88-DNS

Lap leaders
18:1-6
46:7-25

Jr Minis

Heat 1: 1.Courtney Garrison #101, 2.Jared Marquez #7, 3.Trenton Turney #17

Feature: 1.Cailey Nichols #102, 2.Courtney Garrison #101, 3.Jared Marquez #7, 4.Eric Franklin #19, 5.Trenton Turney #17-DNS

Wing 600′s

Heat 1: 1.Chance McCreery #13m, 2.Colton Corbin #29, 3.Mark Klis #9, 4.Justin Fifield #112

Feature: 1.Chance McCreery #13m, 2.Colton Corbin #29, 3.Mark Klis #9, 4.Justin Fifield #112

Street Stocks

Heat 1: 1.Clint Frideley #08, 2.J.C. Howell #103, 3.Brian Sartain #90, 4.Jeff Turner #44, 5.Dennis Smith #96, 6.Brandon Jueleh #612

Heat 2: 1.Dan Day #54, 2.Jeff Sonntag #73, 3.Jason Furguson #24, 4.Jordan Thompson #12d, 5.Thomas Weeks #5t

Feature: 1.Terry Harris #45, 2.Bubba Davis #28p, 3.Jeff Sonntag #73, 4.Jeff Turner #44, 5.Brian Sartain #90, 6.Clint Frideley #08, 7.Bobby Morphis #6B, 8.Kody Miller #1, 9..Jason Furguson #24, 10.Jordan Thompson #12d, 11.Brandon Jueleh #612, 12.Dewyane Wilkerson #15, 13.James Cruise #57c, 14.Dennis Smith #96, 15.J.C. Howell #103-DQ Rough Driving, 16.Dan Day #54-DNS, 17.Thomas Weeks #5t-DNS

Lap Leaders
28p:1-9
45:10-20

Mini Stocks

Heat 1: 1.Casey Fowler #9, 2.Patrick Fields #10, 3.Cody Nichols #101, 4.Brook Cooper #94, 5.Cailey Nichols #102

Feature: 1.Brook Cooper #94, 2.Cody Nichols #101, 3.Cailey Nichols #102, 4.Casey Fowler #9(fliped on the start), 5.Patrick Fields #10-DQ rough Driving

Modifieds

Heat 1: 1.John Gober #52, 2.Thomas Blackwell #B15, 3.Elliott Davis #27d, 4.Tyler Killingsworth #45x, 5.Jerry Smith #813, 6.John Hunt #110, 7.Heath Nestrick #44, 8.Doug Burns #32-DNS

Heat 2: 1.Robbie Daniels #21, 2.Steve McMakin #41m, 3.Jack Franklin #753, 4.Tim Clonch #49, 5.Ross Malone II #2, 6.Rusty Belcher #14, 7..Danny Burns #16, 8.John Henry Carroll #41-DNS

Feature: 1.Wesley Veal #11x, 2.Steve McMakin #41m, 3.Jared Weeb #15, 4.Thomas Blackwell #B15, 5.William Gould #60, 6.Tommy Davis Jr. #17, 7.Tim Clonch #49, 8.Robbie Daniels #21, 9.Ronny Sigman #1s, 10.Tyler Killingsworth #45x, 11.NNA #190, 12.John Gober #52, 13.John Henry Carroll #41, 14.Elliott Davis #27d, 15.Jerry Smith #813, 16.John Hunt #110, 17.Rusty Belcher #14, 18.Doug Burns #32, 19.Heath Nestrick #44, 20.Ross Malone II #2, 21.Danny Burns #16, 22.Robert Veal #31x, 23.Jack Franklin #753

Lap Leaders
11x:1-25

Bombers

Heat 1: 1.Chase Tucker #77, 2.Brent Jones #46, 3.Mason Littrel #25x, 4.Jeremy Emmons #85, 5.Clifford Stanberry #23, 6.Clint Chambers #4c, 7.Roger Huff #07j, 8.James Riddle #14, 9.Matt Rust #21

Feature: 1.Brian McHenry #05, 2.Steve Hearn #42, 3.Benny Salazar #775, 4.Brent Jones #46b, 5..David Stutts #1, 6.JR Watson #46. 7.Chase Tucker #77, 8.James Riddle #14, 9.Clifford Stanberry #23, 10.Clint Chambers #4c, 11.Robert Veal #50, 12.Roger Huff #07j, 13.Mason Littrel #25x, 14.Jeremy Emmons #85-DQ Unsportsmanlike Conduct, 15.Matt Rust #21-DNS

Lap Leaders
42:1-10
05:11-15

Friday Night, October 29th – Rollover Contest & Qualifying Events

MODIFIEDS – LIMITED MODIFIEDS – STREET STOCKS – HOBBY STOCKS – PURE STOCKS

Hobby Stock Tire Option: AR-KK704 or Hooser IMCA Stamped G60

Kennedale, Tx.,(Sept. 4Th, 2010)

Saturday concluded the 6th Annual IMCA Southern Sportmod Nationals with final heats and B-mains to fill the remaining 18 spots for the $2,000 Big A-main. The IMCA Modified ran another $1,000 to win All-Star Invitational qualifier with the local Street Stocks filling ot the night’s racing card.

Jones Outdistances Field for Southern Sportmod Nationals Crown

Mansfield’s Sean Jones used a good starting spot and strong car to capture the IMCA Southern Sportmod A-main event. Jones grabbed the lead on lap 1 and never looked back leading flag to flag. The closest anyone got to Jones was under caution and on restarts as Jones would easily pull away from the field.

Jones beat Tom Earl jr. out of turn 2 to take the lead in the 24-car, 25-lap IMCA Southern Sportmod Nationals feature. Earl fell in line second with JP Dowell and David Ferguson following. Defending event champ Dowell got second from Earl on lap 2 as the top eight sorted out single file. Last night’s qualifying winner, Troy Taylor, who drew a six, battled side by side with Matt Mueller for fifth. By lap 5 Jones had already shown his dominance running out a full straightaway lead.

Jones caught the back of the pack, running side by side on lap 7 but sliced his way through without missing a beat. Taylor was able to pick off a spot getting fourth from Ferguson on lap 9. Yellow waved on lap 11 for a bumper taking away Jones’ big advantage. On the restart Dowell got second from Earl followed by Taylor. Taylor then snagged second from Dowell on lap 12 while Ferguson and Earl ran wheel to wheel for fourth.

Randy Timms and Gabe Tucker both got by Johnny Torres for seventh and eighth. Coming to the crossed flags it was Jones opening up his lead, Taylor, Dowell, Ferguson and Earl in the top five with Mueller, Tucker and Timms three wide for sixth. As the top five separated out, the trio scraping it out for sixth kept the fight going until Tucker slowed and stopped along the wall to bring out yellow on lap 17. Jones got a good jump on green as Ferguson got inside Dowell for third.

On lap 18 Timms and Earl were side by side for fifth as yellow waved for Chase Allen who rolled to a stop on the back stretch. Back under green, Jones squirted away leaving Taylor and Ferguson battling for second. With two to go Ferguson gave Taylor a challenge low but to no avail. This gave Jones more distance than he needed to put the Ameritech Pest Control, Rocket Roadside Service, Ameritech Automotive, Wayne Brooks powered, HOT Chassis in the Winners Circle.

“Drawing a two was probably the biggest thing to help me,” replied Jones. “I usually don’t draw good. Then it was get out front early and get down to the bottom. I was expecting a track like last night, dry and smooth. But it was fast on the bottom and middle. I knew it was going to be a good race. I was probably more nervous as I’ve been in a long time”

“I tried to put as many lapped cars as I could behind me, but they didn’t keep them in the line up. Towards the end you kind of start hearing things and the right rear started bottoming out in the ruts. I was worried that I might roll a tire off or get mud packed in the wheel.”

“We freed the car up some from last night because of all the moisture in the track. When we hot lapped after the B-mains it was pretty tight so we loosened it up. We knew with the humidity the track would get tackier as it went along.”

“Since I don’t run wit these IMCA guys I really didn’t know how fast they would be. I haven’t run IMCA in about 12 years. I hope to run more IMCA races and will probably defend my title next year. The main difference between here and Cowtown is the banking. It’s fast track when you’ve the moisture despite the limited banking.”

“I want to thank Joe and Craig for giving me the chance to drive the car and of course all the guys that help. They gave me a good car to drive. That’s the first you have to have.”

IMCA Southern Sportmods

94 Sean Jones, Mansfield

56 Troy Taylor, Ft. Worth

64x David Ferguson, Mansfield

65d JP Dowell, Killeen

5t Randy Timms, Okla. City, Okla.

46 Tom Earl jr., Haslet

64 Devin Burgess, Stephenville

38 Matt Mueller, Stanford

35 Jeff Emerson, Sherman

S1 Trevor Egbert, Belton

85 Keith Martin, Mansfield

12 Gary Fox, Haslet

11 Kirk Williams, Seagoville

66 Johnny Torres, San Antonio

28 Gabe Tucker, Carbon

3p Ken Parker jr., Greenville

8j John Riechard, Burleson

7 Acey Light, Lubbock

1 Keith White, Academy

54 David Redmon, Hasletr

29 Jay Bransom, Burleson

1c Chase Allen, Milothian

766 Shane Priddy, Abilene

14B Jacob Pirkle, Venus

Tucker Takes on Best for ROC Checkers

Representing Boyd Raceway, Gabe Tucker(Carbon, Tx.,) made up for some of the weekend’s bad luck in the SMM Race of Champions. Tucker got past early leader Acey Light and built a big lead that was lost to a late caution. Tucker held off Light and multi-time SMM Champion Keith White for the win.

Light beat Donald Owens into turn 1 for the lead of the 12-lap, 13-car feature. Tucker got past Owens while Randy Doyle and Bradley Poor ran side by side for fourth. Owens slipped on lap 2 and fell back with Poor getting third and White making his way up to fourth. Tucker ducked inside Light on lap 3 going wheel to wheel through turns 3-4. Tucker came out of turn 4 with lead on lap 4 while Poor jumped a rut giving White an opening to grab third.

As the top five spread out, Doyle, Ronnie Welborn and Cary Stephens battled for sixth. Welborn got by both for the spot on lap 6. White had just gotten past Light for second when caution waved after Caleb Stone and Albert McCall hooked bumpers on the back stretch erasing Tuckers big lead. On the restart White and Light resumed their fight giving Tucker the chance to put some distance on them. Tucker in the Braka Operating, Arthur Business Products, Triple T Trucking, Fast Signs, E&E Custom, Stacy Farms, Farris Racing Engines, Big Chief Chassis edged away for the victory.

“We studied the track a lot,” commented Tucker. “I don’t know how many laps we have this weekend. We just watched the track and how it changed. Listening to the experience around us helped and Keith(White) has helped us a ton in the Modified and Sportmod. I credit a lot of our success to Keith. Knowing Keith is around pushes me to drive harder, every lap.”

“We had some good runs this weekend even through our results don’t show it. We were moving forward and just had some bad luck in the A-mains. With the class of drivers and field we had, I think was we were good. Winning the Race of Champions gives us a good feeling as we leave for the Super Nationals in Boone(Iowa).”

SSM Race of Champions

28 Gabe Tucker, Boyd Raceway

1 Keith White, Past Champ./HOT Spwy.

7 Acey Light, Lady Luck Speedway

48 Bradley Poor, Abilene Speedway

12 Gary Fox, Kennedale Spwy. Park

20 Ronnie Welborn, Lake County Spwy.(Ardmore)

355 Cary Stephens, Grayson County Spwy.

30 Albert McCall, 85 Speedway

65 Randy Doyle, Texas Thunder Spwy.

8 Jared Rady, National Rookie points leader

6c Caleb Stone, Cardinal Speedway(Eunice)

66 Johnny Torres, I-37 Raceway

16 Donald Owens, 281 Speedway

IMCA Southern Sportmod B-Mains(Top 3 to A-main)

B-Main #1

54 David REdmon

1c Chase Allen

7 Acey Light

37 Bill Pittaway

70 George Gafford

30 Albert McCall

3x Quentin Noel

31 Brian Heard

23Justin Broome

26 Dean Abbey

69 Stevie Fincher

4R Brian Rye—DNS

80 Mike Easterwod—DNS

111 Michael Therwanger—DNS

B-Main #2

28 Gabe Tucker

S1 Trevor Egbert

85 Keith Martin

59 Chad Hertel

99x Matt Winnett

731 Michael Martin

18 Roger Strickland

355 Cary Stephens

210 Sam Cox

164 Danny Ferguson

99 Chase Brewer

27 Terry Schroeder

303 Chase Jupe–DNS

16 Donald Owens–DNS

B-main #3

12 Gary Fox

766 Shane Priddy

8j John Riechard

00 Brad Shirley

8 Jared Rady

5k Kayla Maxey

217 Jason Christopher

2m Brittany McElroy

111x Michael Young

8H Lance Hanson

1x Bosco Garrett

36 Roger Armstrong

487 Mitch Tierney

71 Scott Fincher–DNS

B-Main #4

1 Keith White

35 Jeff Emerson

29 Jay Bransom

79 Steven Abbey

103x Eddie Prator

65 Randy Doyle

20 Ronnie Welborn

6c Caleb Stone

4 Brett Francisco

48 Bradley Poor—DQ(Tech)

224 Mike McDougal—DNS

40 Jeff Reynolds—DNS

15 Brad Dudley—DNS

IMCA southern Sportmod heats(Winner to A-main)

Heat #1

64 Devin Burgess

7 AceyLight

5K Kayla Maxey

37 Bill Pittaway

36 Roger Armstrong

23 Justin Broome

00 Brad Shirley

70 George Gafford

2m Brittany McElroy

111 Michael Therwanger–BF(Rough Driving)

Heat #2

66 Johnny Torres

28 Gabe Tucker

35 Jeff Emerson

59 Chad Hertel

20 Ronnie Welborn

99x Matt Winnett

103 JC Howell

355 Cary Stephens

40 Jeff Reynolds

16 Donald Owens

Heat #3

3p Ken Parker jr

766 Shane Priddy

30 Albert McCall

12 Gary Fox

26 Dean Abbey

111x Michael Young

4R Brian Rye

71 Scott Fincher

217 Jason Christopher

1x Bosco Garrett

80 Mike Easterwood

Heat #4

5t Randy Timms

1 Keith White

S1 Trevor Egbert

48 Bradley Poor

164 Danny Ferguson

79 Steven Abbey

27 Terry Schroeder

210 Sam Cox

224 Mike McDougal

4 Brett Francisco

Heat #5

11 Kirk Williams

54 David Redmon

8 Jared Rady

1c Chase Allen

8J John Riechard

31 Brian Heard

487 Mitch Tierney

69 Stevie Fincher

8H Lance Hanson jr

3x Quentin Noel

Heat #6

14b Jacob Pirkle

85 Keith Martin

29 Jay Bransom

731 Michael Martin

65 Randy Doyle

18 Roger Strickland

6c Caleb Stone

99 Chase Brewer

15 Brad Dudley

303 Chase Jupe

White Whips Stout Field in Modified Main

National points contender Keith White once again showed the 24-car IMCA Modified field his rear bumper on his way to another win. White got by early leader Mike Hathcock and eased away from all but Jeremy Willis. White outdistanced Willis in the waning laps and held his car together despite rough track conditions.

When green waved on the 20-lap IMCA Modified main event Hathcock came out of turn 2 with the lead trailed by White, Tommy Fain, Jacob Pirkle and Willis. Fain saw his night end early when he broke on lap 1 and pulled to the infield. Willis, using the high side, got a run getting along side White for second on lap 3. Willis then slipped in turn 2 opening up the top for White who tried high on Hathcock, while Jeff Emerson got past Pirkle for fourth.

Emerson closed on the lead trio and the quartet ran nose to tail until White again jumped up top. White was able to get around Hathcock for the lead on lap 6. Brandon Watson slowed and stopped on track for a lap 8 caution that saw Emerson retire under yellow. White and Willis got away on the restart with Trevor Egbert getting the best of Chase Jupe for fifth. Yellow quickly came out again on lap 9 for debris.

Once back to green White jumped away from Willis, while Hathcock hooked a rut and fell to the back of he field. At halfway it was White, Willis, Pirkle and Jupe with Egbert side by side with Jay Bransom for fifth. Coming through the pack was Kevin Sustaire from his seventh row starting spot shooting by Bransom and Egbert for fifth. As White and Willis pulled away, Pirkle, Bransom and Sustaire were nose to tail for third. Sustaire used the top groove on Bransom to take third on lap 16.

With two to go Sustaire, Pirkle, Bransom and Matt Martin got wadded up going by the flagstand. Surprisingly all continued on without caution despite some serious cosmetic damage to all four. Willis never was close enough to mount a challenge on White who piloted the Traceys Auto Sales, Braka Operating TCI, Dura-Lite Technologies, Tubbs Paint & Body, Amsoil, Craftmaster Powder Coating, Stephenville Starter, Belton Metals, Cen-Tex Motorsports powered Hughes Chassis to the checkers.

“This Hughes Chassis just wades through those ruts,” explained White. “We just rolled right through them. You can’t tighten the car up even though you want to as slick as it was. But the rough spots make the car handle worse. You have to have it free and be easy on throttle.”

“This win puts us in the Fast Shafts Invitational deal, but we already have our 30 wins for the season. It doesn’t really do anything for that. The best thing was the good car count. It will help with our season average. If we can pull a half a point or so out of that deal we’ll be in good shape. Now we just go out there to win.”

“With this win we have a better feeling heading to Boone. We’ve had a good year and just ran into some bad racing luck yesterday. I hope we hit the round running when we get up there. You want to get in the show, first and foremost. We did that last year but never got to prove how much we could race with them. We’re in the All-Star race already so maybe we can show something there.”

IMCA Modifieds

1 Keith White

010 Jeremy Willis

3p/71 Kevin Sustaire

29 Jay Bransom

11 Matt Martin

41 Jacob Pirkle

151 Tommy Williams jr

2w BJ Dulock

103 Mike Hathcock

121 Scooter Bates

83 Daryl Campbell

20m Mike McCarthy

20 Kenneth Robnett

78 Trevor Egbert

303 Chase Jupe

35 Jeff Emerson

68 Brandon Watson

95 Steve Rutherford

199 Charlie Harmon

905 Tommy Fain

702 Danny Rodgers

28 Gabe Tucker

715 JP Dowell

90 Matt Mueller

IMCA Modified B-Mains(Top 6 transfer)

B-Main #1

3p/71 Kevin Sustaire

29 Jay Bransom

199 Charlie Harmon

28 Gabe Tucker

20m Mike McCarthy

12 Scooter Bates

48j Justin Fowler

07 Joe Morales

44x Joe O’Bryan

103x Eddie Prator

137 Rodney Hicks—DNS

B-Main #2

2w BJ Dulock

90 Matt Mueller

68 Brandon Watson

151 Tommy Williams jr

83 Daryl Campbell

95 Steve Rutherford

183 Chad Estes

28g Brian Guay

62 Mike Miles

116 Damon Hammond

IMCA Modified heats(Top 3 to A-main)

Heat #1

303 Chase Jupe

103 Mike Hathcock

010 Jeremy Willis

199 Charlie Harmon II

3p/71 Kevin Sustaire

29 Jay Bransom

20m Mike McCarthy

137 Rodney Hicks

44x Joe O’Bryan

Heat #2

35 Jeff Emerson

78 Trevor Egbert

702 Danny Rodgers

90 Matt Mueller

95 Steve Rutherford

116 Damon Hammond

62 Mike Miles

28g Brian Guay

Heat #3

905 Tommy Fain

11 Matt Martin

715 JP Dowell

8 Gabe Tucker

103x Eddie Prator

12 Scooter Bates

07 Joe Morales

48j Justin Fowler

Heat #4

1 Keith White

20 Kenneth Robnett

41 Jacob Pirkle

68 Brandon Watson

2w BJ Dulock

83 Daryl Campbell

183 Chad Estes

151 Tommy Williams jr

Sterling Steals Street Stock Scramble

In a race marred by the passing of driver Chris Kent, Michael Sterling came back from the tail and snuck by at the finish for the win. After an early race spin Sterling worked is way back up and when Calvin Williams and Chris Davis made contact on the last lap fighting for the top spot Sterling was in the right place at the right time to steal the victory.

Demetrius Carter lead the 19-car, 20-lap feature in turns 1-2 but slipped too high in turn 3. This gave Tyler Muirhead the chance to get by to lead lap 1. His time up front was short as William got by to take the point on lap 2. Tommy Williams broke a trailing arm on lap 2 to bring out a caution. On the restart Sterling got by Muirhead for second but spun coming off turn 2 sending him to the rear.

Once back under green Carter got second from Muirhead with Davis following to third. As Carter caught Williams for the lead Ron Palmer and Shawn Byrd tangled to slow the action on lap 5. During the caution Chris Kent veered through the infield, bounced off a couple infield tires and went head-on into the wall. Paramedics were quickly on the scene, cut him out of the car and transported him to a local hospital. Unfortunately Kent, who may have had a medical issue leading to the crash, was unable to be revived.

As the race restarted with a pall over the drivers and crowd, Williams and Carter pulled away from Davis and John Riechard. Behind them Muirhead and Ryan Powers were side by side for fifth. Williams jumped a rut in turn 4 and got a bumper shot from Carter, as Powers got by Muirhead and Sterling worked his way up to sixth. Powers got a run Davis and Riechard but slowed with sparks flying from under the rearend.

Williams and Carter again made contact fighting for the lead on lap 14 with Carter slowing and Davis getting second. Sterling made his way up to fourth on lap 18 when David Cook slowed on the back stretch for a yellow. Davis gave Williams a look low on the restart then a little rap on the on bumper. The top four ran nose to tail coming to take the white. Williams hit the rut in turn 4 and got tagged by Davis sending Williams around. Sterling found the opening and shot through to take the checkers.

Street Stocks

17 Michael Sterling

8j John Riechard

21 Jimmy Parker

22t Tyler Muirhead

49 Mike Golightly

11 Calvin Williams

41 Cody Parker

32/124 David Cook

44c Demetrius Carter

R12 Ryan Powers

47 Chris Kent

01 David Herring II

69 Shawn Byrd

2x Ron Palmer

55 Jeff Copeland

177 Mike Dingman

47x Chris Clark

1w Tommy Williams jr.

98 Chris Davis—DQ(Rough driving)

124 Paul Jones—DNS

4 John Abney—DNS

Street Stock heat winners; 11 Calvin Williams, 44c Demetrius Carter, 8j John Riechard

Kennedale, Tx.,(Sept. 3Rd, 2010) With the IMCA Super Nationals just around the corner Kennedale Speedway Park hosted the Sixth Annual IMCA Southern Sportmod Nationals for the Labor Day weekend. Drivers from Texas, New Mexico and Oklahoma signed in for their shot to qualifying for the $2,000 to win main event on Saturday night.

Included on the ¼ mile, semi-banked dirt oval were the IMCA Modifieds running for $1,000 to win and a spot on next years All-Star Invitational ballot. Completing the nights racing schedule were the always exciting IMCA Stock Cars and IMCA Hobby Stocks.

Six drivers made the transfer from tonights Southern Sportmod A-main guaranteeing themselves a spot in Saturdays big show.

Action continues tomorrow with final qualifying for the Southern Sportmods as well as another $1,000 bout for the IMCA Modifieds along with the local Street Stocks.

Taylor Tops after Bransom Busted

Being a non-IMCA regular and usually racing “on the other side of the fence” Fort Worth’s Troy Taylor had a few goals in mind. He hoped to finish in the top six and see what his car for Saturday nights final. Mission accomplished. Taylor grabbed the top spot from the pole, but gave up the lead to Jay Bransom on an early restart. After fending off defending Southern Sportmod Nationals Champ, J P Dowell, Taylor settled in to the runner up spot. Bransom went on to take the win, but failed post-race tech handing the victory to Taylor.

Twenty-Four cars took the green for the 25-lap IMCA SSM Main with Taylor beating Devin Burgess into turn 1 for the lead. Burgess was trailed by Bransom, Matt Mueller and Dowell as the top five sorted out. In the pack Ken Parker, Sean Jones, Chase Brewer and Tom Earl jr. tangled for a lap 1 caution. On the restart Taylor got a good jump on Burgess and Bransom running side by side for second with Dowell looking high.

Dowell gave some thought to going three wide on lap 2 but let discretion be the better part of valor. Bransom got by Burgess for second on lap 3 bringing Dowell along to third. Dowell and Bransom then went wheel to wheel for second while Burgess had Mueller on his side for fourth. Yellow waved on lap 6 when Chad Hertel broke broke and stopped in the pit exit.

As green waved again Bransom jumped Taylor to get the lead with Dowell following to second. It was three wide for the top spot when Burgess clipped an infield scattering the field and bringing out a caution on lap 7. Once back to green Bransom inched ahead of Dowell, Taylor, Mueller and JC Howell. Taylor and Dowell then began a side by side scrap for second as Bransom motored away.

Coming to halfway it was Bransom, Taylor sneaking past Dowell for second, Mueller and Howell still holding the top five spots. In the pack defending and multi-time SSM champion Keith White was battling with Steven Abbey for seventh with Jeff Emerson on his tail. The trio made contact with White and Emerson getting hung up together between turns 1-2. White and S. Abbey were done for the night, Emerson pitted but came back on lap down.

Bransom hustled away on the restart leaving Taylor and Dowell with Howell looking low on Mueller for fourth. Gabe Tucker went around in turn 2 to bring out a yellow on lap 14. Bransom brought the field to green with a slow restart that caused a chain reaction in the pack sending Dean Abbey around in turn 3. Back under green Bransom got away clean as Mueller challenged Dowell for third.

Coming from the back Jones was on a charge getting sixth from Earl on lap 16. As Mueller and Dowell continued to slug it out, Jones picked off Howell for the the fifth spot using the top groove. Howell got in too deep in turn 1 half spinning and loosing several spots on lap 20. Jones picked off both Mueller and Dowell on lap 21 for third, but was a half straightaway behind Taylor.

With two to go Bransom had a good advantage over Taylor, while Jones was cutting into the gap on Taylor and David Ferguson took fifth from Mueller. Bransom cruised on to take the checkers, but couldn’t pass tech inspection giving the win to Taylor in Tru-Color Refinishing, D&D Auto Parts, Swenson Racing Shocks, In-n-Out Beer Barn, Wells Racing Engines, HOT Chassis.

“Sometimes it’s better to be lucky than good,” replied Taylor. “Tonight we were a little of both. Jay(Bransom) got by on that restart and Dowell did too and I just wanted to keep a little cushion on the field. Tomorrow night we’ll have a complete redraw for the top six. So it really didn’t matter if you won tonight or ran sixth. Either one of those spots and you’re in the show.”

“We pretty much run the same rules over there(Cowtown) except for some minor safety stuff we had to change or add. The only thing we did to the set up was add some weight to help the car roll over. We really needed a spring change, but didn’t do it. Not racing here very much we really didn’t know what the car was going to need. Then we’re racing out there with guys we normally don’t run against so you have to learn their habits and what they’re doing. It’s kind of an eye opener”

“Tomorrow we’re going to scale the car and soften up the right front spring to try and help plant the right side tires better. I felt I was giving up quite a bit entering the corners. That’s about all we’re going to do to it and put some new tires on it, hot lap them and get a heat cycle in them.”

“I was talking to Brett(Root) in the infield and asked why all these classes weren’t on the same tire. One tire for everyone. These cars(SSM) have way too much tire. If anything the Modified should be on this one. If everyone had the same it would be cheaper. The guys in other classes would be able to reuse your take offs. It would be easier for the tracks to police the tires too.”

“My biggest sponsor is my wife, for putting up with all this crap.”

IMCA Southern Sportmods-25 laps(Top 6 transfer to Sat. A-Main)

56 Troy Taylor

94 Sean Jones

65d JP Dowell

64x David Ferguson

38 Matt Mueller

46 Tom Earl jr

66 Johnny Torres

210 Sam Cox

766 Shane Priddy

S1 Trevor Egbert

103 JC Howell

64 Devin Burgess

28 Gabe Tucker

18 Roger Strickland
99 Chase Brewer

35 Jeff Emerson

1c Chase Allen

26 Dean Abbey

79 Steven Abbey

1 Keith White

12 Gary Fox

59 Chad Hertel

3p Ken Parker

29 Jay Bransom–DQ(Tech)

IMCA SSM B-Mains(Top 3 transfer)

B-Main #1

1 Keith White

26 Dean Abbey

766 Shane Priddy

00 Brad Shirley

89 Michael Darby

217 Jason Christopher

5K Kayla Maxey

31 Brian Heard

20E Ronnie Welborn

487 Mitch Tierney

224 Mike McDougal

85 Kirk Martin

11m Mark McDaniel

14b Jacob Pirkle

B-Main #2

99 Chase Brewer

59 Chad Hertel

S1 Trevor Egbert

6c Caleb Stone

71 Scott Fincher

2m Brittany McElroy

36 Roger Armstrong

99x Matt Winnett

48 Bradley Poor

40 Jeff Reynolds

731 Michael Martin—BF(Rough Driving)

111 Michael Therwanger

54 David Redmon—DQ(Tech)

B-Main #3

35 Jeff Emerson

18s Roger Strickland

1c Chase Allen

65 Randy Doyle

37 Bill Pittaway

164 Danny Ferguson

11 Kirk Williams

7 Acey Light

80 Mike Eastwood

98 Curtis Young

27 Terry Schroeder

23 Justin Broome

8 Jared Rady

B-Main #4

79 Steven Abbey

64x Danny Ferguson

210 Sam Cox

5t Randy Timms

303 Chase Jupe

15 Brad Dudley

355 Cary Stephens

3x Quinten Noel

16 Donald Owens

4 Brett Francisco

70 George Gafford

111 Michael Young

4R Brian Rye

IMCA SSM heats(Top 2 transfer)

Heat #1

65d JP Dowell

64 Devin Burgess

1 Keith White

80 Mike Eastwood

37 Bill Pittaway

224 Mike McDougal

164 Danny Ferguson

487 Mitch Tierney

23 Justin Broome

70 George Gafford

Heat #2

12 Gary Fox

103 JC Howell

99x Matt Winnett

79 Steven Abbey

54 David Redmon

4R Brian Rye

59 Chad Hertel

16 Donald Owens
40 Jeff Reynolds

3x Quentin Noel

85 Keith Martin

Heat #3

29 Jay Bransom

46 Tom Earl jr

217 Jason Christopher

35 Jeff Emerson

766 Shane Priddy

27 Terry Schroeder

14B Jacob Pirkle

8 Jared Rady

20E Ronnie Welborn

36 Roger Armstrong

Heat #4

38 Matt Mueller

66 Johnny Torres

15 Brad Dudley

48 Bradley Poor

355 Cary Stephens

111x Michael Young

111 Michael Therwhanger

6c Caleb Stone

4 Brett Francisco—BF(Rough driving)

5 Kayla Maxey—DNS

303 Chase Jupe—DNS

Heat #5

28 Gabe Tucker

3P Ken Parker jr

89 Michael Darby

65 Randy Doyle

26 Dean Abbey

11 Kirk Williams

31 Brian Heard

98 Curtis Young

7 Acey Light—BF(Rough driving)

S1 Trevor Egbert

11m Mark McDaniel

Heat #6

94 Sean Jones

56 Troy Taylor

99 Chase Brewer

64 Danny Ferguson

731 Michael Martin

210 Sam Cox

71 Scott Fincher

5t Randy Timms

2m Brittany McElroy

1c Chase Allen

Dowell Dashes to Modified Main Win

Killeen’s J P Dowell used his front row starting spot to parlay it into Friday night’s IMCA Modified win. Dowell had to fend off race long challenges from Trevor Egbert until Egbert was forced to pit after contact with Jeff Emerson in the waning laps. Last years defending Southern Sportmod Nationals Champion Dowell also put his Sportmod in the show finishing third despite losing the power steering.

As green waved on the 24-car, 20-lap event Dowell out gunned polesitter Mike McCarthy into turn 1 for the lead. McCarthy fell in line second with Egbert third and Damon Hammond running side by side with Rodney Hicks for fourth. McCarthy slipped on lap 1 giving up second to Egbert and again lost ground in turn 1 when Hammond and Gabe Tucker got past for third and fourth. Egbert quickly began to pressure Dowell for the lead and had gotten along Dowell when yellow waved for a spin by Hicks in turn 3.

On the restart Dowell and Egbert edged away while National points contender Keith White got around Hammond for fifth. Yellow waved again on lap 5 when Scooter Bates and Michael Lamb tangled. Egbert gave Dowell a look high on the restart, but a multi-car melee in turn 2 involving Chase Jupe, Jay Bransom, Kirk Martin, Eddie Prator, Matt Mueller and Dwayne Grantham quickly slowed the pace again. On the next single file restart Egbert tried the low side but in the pack Justin Fowler got crossed up causing a back up that saw White wheel hop Hammond ending their nights.

Finally back under green Egbert again looked under Dowell while Tucker and Matt Martin ran side by side for third. Emerson joined that battle going three wide in turn 4 with Emerson getting the spot. Martin was able to follow to fourth. Back in the field Justin Redmon, John Gober and McCarthy were three breast for seventh, with Charlie Harmon picking off fifth from Tucker. At halfway it was still Dowell being hounded by Egbert, Emerson closing with M. Martin and Harmon rounding out the top five.

McCarthy brought out a caution on lap 12 when he looped it turn 2. The top three broke away nose to tail back under green with Emerson now pressuring Egbert for second. As those two battled for second Dowell inched away to a slight lead. Emerson and Egbert were wheel to wheel on lap 15 with the two trading some paint. Emerson drifted up into Egbert after hitting a rough spot on lap 16 with the contact hard enough to break his tie rod.

Egbert was forced to slow and pull to the infield. This gave Dowell all the room he needed to run on to the victory unchallenged in the Ellis Air Systems, Braka Operating, Quality Paint & Body, Smith Construction, Texas Proud Custom Cycles, Joker Icehouse, CenTex Motorsports powered, GRT Chassis.

“We ran the middle and the dry slick and tried to keep up the momentum,” said Dowell. ‘The track got a little rough down low, but it was the fast line because it was still tacky. Trevor(Egbert) is my cousin and he’s really good. We ran side by side and never touched. I saw his nose and could hear him back there. At the end I had to step it up a bit. I didn’t know if he was going to try the inside because it was so rough. I didn’t know what happened to him. From what I understand he got run over by (Jeff) Emerson, but that’s just what I hear.”

“I run up here every once in a while so I have a good baseline on a set up. I love this place. I wanted to bring the Sportmod up here prior to this and do some testing.”

“ Hopefully we repeat our Sportmod Nationals win. We lost the power steering in the feature. I haven’t had that happen in fifteen years. My arms feel like noodles. It was a handful, but we held on and got the car in the show. We’ll fix that and tighten the car a bit if it’s dry slick tomorrow. It was still a bit loose.”

“I want to thank my wife and of course my fans for all their support.”

IMCA Modifieds

715 JP Dowell

35 Jeff Emerson

11 Matt Martin

199 Charlie Harmon II

3p/71 Kevin Sustaire

48j Justin Fowler

123 Justin Redmon

718 Michael Lamb

20 Mike McCarthy

52 John Gober

78 Trevor Egbert

28 Gabe Tucker

95 Steve Rutherford

69 Kirk Martin

1 Keith White

116 Damon Hammond

303 Chase Jupe

90 Matt Mueller

29 Jay Bransom

27g Dwayne Grantham

103x Eddie Prator

121 Scooter Bates

137 Rodney Hicks

21 Jimmie Helona—DNS

IMCA Modified B-Mains(Top 6 transfer)

B-Main #1

303 Chase Jupe

3p/71 Kevin Sustaire

199 Charlie Harmon II

121 Scooter Bates

29 Jay Bransom

103 Eddie Prator

86 Victor Keeling

371 Ben Ketteman

905 Tommy Fain

2w BJ Dulock

41 Jacob Pirkle–DNS

B-Main #2

21x Jimmie Helona

90 Matt Mueller

69 Kirk Martin

718 Michael Lamb

95 Steve Rutherford

27g Dwayne Grantham

44x Joe O’Bryan

62 Mike Miles

151 Tommy Williams—BF(Safety)

83 Daryl Campbell

IMCA Modified heats(Top 3 transfer)

Heat #1

715 JP Dowell

78 Trevor Egbert

48j Justin Fowler

41 Jacob Pirkle

3P/71 Kevin Sustaire

103 Eddie Prator

29 Jay Bransom

371 Ben Ketteman

86 Victor Keeling

Heat #2

1` Keith White

116 Damon Hammond

20 Mike McCarthy

21 Jimmie Helona

95 Steve Rutherford

151 Tommy Williams jr

62 Mike Miles

718 Michael Lamb

Heat #3

35 Jeff Emerson

28 Gabe Tucker

11 Matt Martin

303 Chase Jupe

905 Tommy Fain

121 Scooter Bates

199 Charlie Harmon II

2W BJ Dulock

Heat #4

137 Rodney Hicks

123 Justin Redmon

52 John Gober

69 Kirk Martin

27g Dwayne Grantham

83 Daryl Campbell

44x Joe O’Bryan

90 Matt Mueller

Phillips Flies to I-Stock Sweep

David Phillips(Abilene) methodically worked his way up from the fourth row chasing down leader Jason Batt. Phillips and Batt scrapped it out until Phillips secured the spot in the waning stages of the IMCA Stock Car feature. Once by Phillips opened up a comfortable margin on Batt to score the win.

At the start of the IMCA Stock Car feature Batt, Rodney Franklin and Roger Stripland went three wide for the top spot. Batt emerged with lead with Phillips three wide with Franklin and Stripland. Fredrick Widmayer, Robin Rasmussen-Batt, Doug Kennemer and James Potter tangled on the front stretch bringing ut a lap 1 caution. Batt jumped out to a good lead on green with Matt Guillaume getting by Franklin for third.

Phillips then put Franklin back a spot while Guillaume got along side Stripland for second. Phillips used a big run up top to get by Guillaume for third on lap 4 while Aaron Ferrell, Franklin and Daniel Parker three wide for sixth. Phillips took second from Stripland on lap 5 while former IMCA Stock Car Champion Duain Pritchett worked his way to a top five after starting in row 9.

Phillips caught Batt for the lead just before halfway with Stripland, Guillaume and Pritchett holding the top five positions. Pritchett snagged fourth from Guillaume on lap 11 then third from Stripland on lap 13. Up front Phillips was letting Batt know he was there with a couple love taps on the bumper. Stripland slipped and fell back shaking up positions from fourth on back.

Phillips was to get inside Batt on lap 15 take the point on lap 16 while John Morris took fifth from Aaron Ferrell. Once clear, Phillips increased his margin over Batt who held a similar gap back to Pritchett in third. Coming the checkers it was Phillips cruising to the win with a sizable advantage over Batt and Pritchett.

IMCA Stock Cars

181 David Phillips

9 Jason Batt

22 Duain Pritchett

50x Matt Guillaume

50 John Morris

31 Aaron Ferrell

116 Damon Hammond

13 James Potter

15 Roger Stripland

10 Jerry Morris

1 Doug Kennemer

69 Kirk Martin

8 Rodney Franklin

1v Michael Villaneuva

71z Ronnie Christopher

26 Willis Price

6c Caleb Crenshaw

18 AJ Hutten

3p Daniel Parker

20 Fredrick Widmayer

3x Robin Rasmussen-Batt

121 Roman Garcia—DNS

IMCA Stock Car heats(Top 4 redraw)

Heat #1

3P Daniel Parker

9 Jason Batt

50 Matt Guillaume

20 Fredrick Widmayer

1 Doug Kennemer

26 Willis Price

18 AJ Hutton

69 Kirk Martin—DNS

Heat #2

116 Damon Hammond

3 Robin Rasmussen-Batt

15 Roger Stripland

13 James Potter

10 Jerry Morris

22 Duain Pritchett

121 Roman Garcia

Heat #3

181 David Phillips

31 Aaron Ferrell

1v Michael Villaneuva

6c Caleb Crenshaw

8 Rodney Franklin

50 John Morris

71 Ronnie Christopher

Cosper Captures Hobby Stock Checkers

Belton’s Charles Cosper outlasted the IMCA Hobby Stock field taking over the lead early when bad luck befell Ricky Rodriguez. Cosper was chased throughout the race by Jeremy Carter who gave it his best shot coming up a little short as Cosper took home the victory.

Rodriguez got a big jump on Gene Hadley at the start of the 20-lap, 19-car IMCA Hobby Stock feature. Rodriguez’ luck up front ended on lap 1 when he sheared an axle on the back stretch and rolled to a stop on three wheels. Cosper, on the top side got by both Hadley and Brandon Williams to grab the lead on the restart with Carter coming along to second. Jeff Kinniard then got by Hadley for third on lap 3.

Aaron Bayles got hung on an infield tire but was quickly pushed off by the push truck to keep the race under green with Cade Lee, coming from the back working his way up to fourth. At the halfway point it was still Cosper with Carter on his tail, Kinniard, Lee and Smith completing the top five. Tobie Talk got along side Smith for fifth with Andy Roller looking to make it three wide.

As that trio slugged it out Joey Patterson snuck by Roller and Smith for sixth. Tommy Phillips, who hit the pit out tires, wall and rolled surprisingly made the call for feature but found more bad luck on lap 12 when his hood flew up and he stopped in turn 2 to bring out a caution. On the restart Jackie Dooley slowed with a flat stacking up Rick Barrett, Bayles and Brandon Ringrow.

Back under green Cosper got a small advantage on Cater and Kinniard while Talk passed Lee for fourth. Lee fought back to retake the spot and was putting the heat on Kinniard for third. With two to go Cosper had two car lengths on Carter with Kinniard and Lee swapping some paint. Carter caught Cosper on the final circuit but couldn’t pull off a pass as Cosper held on for the win.

IMCA Hobby Stocks

33c Charles Cosper

25 Jeremy Carter

1 Cade Lee

07 Jeff Kinniard

77 Tobie Talk

91 Joey Patterson

63 Andy Roller

15 Brandon Williams

01 Todd Hefner

21x Aaron Elliott

14 Brandon Ringrow

98 Rick Barrett

185 Jackie Dooley

93 Aaron Bayles

41 Tommy Phillips

62 Kyle Harrison

2 Gene Hadley

32 Joe Williams

5r Ricky Rodriguez

0 Rodney Sparks—DNS

IMCA Hobby Stock heats(Top 4 redraw)

Heat #1

07 Jeff Kinniard

32 Joe Williams

5r Ricky Rodriguez

1 Cade Lee

15 Brandon Williams

21` Aaron Elliott

0 Rodney Sparks

Heat #2

63 Andy Roller

98 Rick Barrett

91 Joey Patterson

2 Gene Hadley

62 Kyle Harrison

01 Todd Hefner

14 Brandon Ringrow

Heat #3

25 Jeremy Carter

33c Charles Cosper

93 Aaron Bayles

77z Tobie Talk

185 Jackie Dooley

41 Tommy Phillips

Heat 02 — 1. John McNeil, Denton, Texas; 2. Michael Mason, Springtown, Texas; 3. Charles Armstrong III, Joshua, Texas; 4. Dane Burrington, Grand Prairie, Texas; 5. Ronnie Davis, Hurst, Texas; 6. Zach Manry, Joshua, Texas; 7. Chris Stalder, Sanger, Texas.
　
　
IMCA Hobby Stocks
A-Main 01 — 1. Jeremy Carter, Joshua, Texas; 2. Cade Lee, Burleson, Texas; 3. Jeremy Montgomery, Burleson, Texas; 4. Allen Montgomery, Fort Worth, Texas; 5. Kyle Harrison, Haltom City, Texas; 6. Joey Patterson;; 7. Kevin Rutherford, Flower Mound, Texas; 8. Jeff Kinnaird, Mansfield, Texas; 9. Gene Hadley, Burleson, Texas; 10. Duane Wolff, Joshua, Texas; 11. Brandon Williams, Joshua,Texas; 12. Rick Barrett, Joshua, Texas; 13. Heather King, Midlothian, Texas; 14. Jackie Dooley, Glen Rose, Texas; 15. Art Carter,Fort Worth, Texas; 16. Jay Tolly, Lake Worth, Texas.

Heat 01 — 1. Cade Lee, Burleson, Texas; 2. Kevin Rutherford, Flower Mound, Texas; 3. Jeff Kinnaird, Mansfield, Texas; 4. Allen Montgomery, Fort Worth, Texas; 5. Brandon Williams, Joshua, Texas; 6. Rick Barrett, Joshua, Texas; 7. Heather King, Midlothian, Texas; 8. Jay Tolly, Lake Worth, Texas.

Heat 02 — 1. Gene Hadley, Burleson, Texas; 2. Duane Wolff, Joshua, Texas; 3. Jeremy Carter, Joshua, Texas; 4. Jeremy Montgomery, Burleson, Texas; 5. Jackie Dooley, Glen Rose, Texas; 6. Art Carter, Fort Worth, Texas; 7. Kyle Harrison, Haltom City, Texas; 8. Joey Patterson;.
　
Junior Mini-Stocks
A-Main 01 — 1. Bryce Pritchett, Combine, Texas; 2. Dovovan Hosch, Tool, Texas; 3. Austin Theiss, Hockley, Texas; 4. Travis Bailey;; 5. Calton Pritchett, Forney, Texas; 6. Coy Pennington, Saginaw, Texas.

Heat 01 — 1. Bryce Pritchett, Combine, Texas; 2. Austin Theiss, Hockley, Texas; 3. Dovovan Hosch, Tool, Texas; 4. Coy Pennington, Saginaw, Texas; 5. Calton Pritchett, Forney, Texas.
　
IMCA Modifieds
A-Main 01 — 1. Keith White, Academy, Texas; 2. Jay Bransom, Burleson, Texas; 3. Darryl Campbell, Everman, Texas; 4. Matt Martin, Alvarado, Texas; 5. Trevor Egbert, Belton, Texas; 6. G W Egbert IV, Belton, Texas; 7. Brandon Stewart, Academy, Texas; 8. Steve Rutherford, Flower Mound, Texas; 9. Tommy Williams, Jr., Mansfield, Texas; 10. Mike Hathcock, Venus, Texas; 11. Damon Hammond,
Burleson, Texas; 12. Mike Miles, Keller, Texas; 13. Don Chamblee, Kennedale, Texas; 14. Billy Lantrip;; 15. Richard Brown, Jr, Dallas, Texas; 16. Jeremy Willis, Forney, Texas; 17. Jacob Pirkle, Venus, Texas.

Heat 01 — 1. Brandon Stewart, Academy, Texas; 2. Tommy Williams, Jr., Mansfield, Texas; 3. Jay Bransom, Burleson, Texas; 4. G W Egbert IV, Belton, Texas; 5. Jacob Pirkle, Venus, Texas; 6. Jeremy Willis, Forney, Texas; 7. Damon Hammond, Burleson, Texas; 8. Richard Brown, Jr, Dallas, Texas.

Heat 02 — 1. Keith White, Academy, Texas; 2. Darryl Campbell, Everman, Texas; 3. Mike Hathcock, Venus, Texas; 4. Trevor Egbert, Belton, Texas; 5. Matt Martin, Alvarado, Texas; 6. Steve Rutherford, Flower Mound, Texas; 7. Billy Lantrip;; 8. Don Chamblee, Kennedale, Texas; 9. Mike Miles, Keller, Texas.
　
IMCA Southern SportMods
A-Main 01 — 1. Dean Abbey, Haslet, Texas; 2. Gary Fox, Haslet, Texas; 3. Keith Martin, Mansfield, Texas; 4. Danny Ferguson, Mansfield, Texas; 5. David Ferguson, Mansfield, Texas; 6. Keith White, Academy, Texas; 7. Devin Burgess, Stephenville, Texas; 8. Tom Earl, Jr, Haslet, Texas; 9. Jay Bransom, Burleson, Texas; 10. Kirk Williams, Seagoville, Texas; 11. David Redmon, Haslet, Texas; 12. George Gafford, Kennedale, Texas; 13. George Egbert, Salado, Texas; 14. Kayla Maxey, Mansfield, Texas; 15. Mitch Tierney, Temple, Texas; 16. Michael Young, Haltom City, Texas; 17. Jeff Caryer, Decatur, Texas; 18. Lance Hanson, Jr, Red Oak, Texas; 19. Jason Christopher, Forney, Texas; 20. Curtis Young, Richland Hills, Texas; 21. Jim Bird, Allen, Texas; 22. Justin Broome, Grapevine, Texas;
23. Jacob Pirkle, Venus, Texas; 24. Brad Shirley, Springtown, Texas; 25. Terry Schroeder, North Richland Hills, Texas.
　
Heat 01 — 1. Keith Martin, Mansfield, Texas; 2. Devin Burgess, Stephenville, Texas; 3. Jay Bransom, Burleson, Texas; 4. Keith White, Academy, Texas; 5. Kayla Maxey, Mansfield, Texas; 6. Kirk Williams, Seagoville, Texas; 7. Mitch Tierney, Temple, Texas; 8. Justin Broome, Grapevine, Texas.

Heat 02 — 1. Michael Young, Haltom City, Texas; 2. Dean Abbey, Haslet, Texas; 3. Danny Ferguson, Mansfield, Texas; 4. Gary Fox, Haslet, Texas; 5. Curtis Young, Richland Hills, Texas; 6. Terry Schroeder, North Richland Hills, Texas; 7. George Egbert, Salado, Texas; 8. Jim Bird, Allen, Texas.

Heat 03 — 1. David Redmon, Haslet, Texas; 2. David Ferguson, Mansfield, Texas; 3. Jason Christopher, Forney, Texas; 4. Tom Earl, Jr, Haslet, Texas; 5. George Gafford, Kennedale, Texas; 6. Lance Hanson, Jr, Red Oak, Texas; 7. Brad Shirley, Springtown, Texas; 8. Jeff Caryer, Decatur, Texas; 9. Jacob Pirkle, Venus, Texas.
　
IMCA Stock Cars
A-Main 01 — 1. Duain Pritchett, Combine, Texas; 2. John Morris, North Richland Hills, Texas; 3. Damon Hammond, Burleson, Texas; 4. Aaron Ferrell, Haslet, Texas; 5. Robert Ferron, Venus, Texas; 6. Michael Villanueva, Arlington, Texas; 7. James Potter, Pattonville, Texas; 8. Rodney Franklin, Arlington, Texas; 9. A J Hutten, Burleson, Texas; 10. Daniel Parker, Greenville, Texas; 11. Ronnie Christopher, Mesquite, Texas; 12. Gary Fox, Haslet, Texas.
　
Heat 01 — 1. Duain Pritchett, Combine, Texas; 2. Robert Ferron, Venus, Texas; 3. James Potter, Pattonville, Texas; 4. Damon Hammond, Burleson, Texas; 5. Ronnie Christopher, Mesquite, Texas; 6. Gary Fox, Haslet, Texas.

Heat 02 — 1. John Morris, North Richland Hills, Texas; 2. Daniel Parker, Greenville, Texas; 3. Aaron Ferrell, Haslet, Texas; 4. Michael Villanueva, Arlington, Texas; 5. A J Hutten, Burleson, Texas; 6. Rodney Franklin, Arlington, Texas.

Street Stocks
A-Main 01 — 1. John Riechard, Burleson, Texas; 2. David Cook, Red Oak, Texas; 3. Jeremiah Johnson, Midlothian, Texas; 4. Jimmy Parker, Red Oak, Texas; 5. Shawn Byrd, Fort Worth, Texas; 6. Sean Wofford, Burleson, Texas; 7. Cody Parker, Red Oak, Texas; 8. Demetrius Carter, Alvarado, Texas; 9. Ron Palmer, Godley, Texas; 10. Larry Lee, Fort Worth, Texas; 11. Mike Dingman, Fort Worth,
Texas; 12. Chris Davis, Wills Point, Texas; 13. Paul Jones, Arlington, Texas; 14. Michael Sterling, Waxahachie, Texas; 15. Jeff Copeland, Grand Prairie, Texas; 16. Ryan Powers, Alvarado, Texas; 17. Ken Roose, Fort Worth, Texas; 18. Tim Murray, Fort Worth, Texas.
　
Heat 01 — 1. Ron Palmer, Godley, Texas; 2. Michael Sterling, Waxahachie, Texas; 3. Tim Murray, Fort Worth, Texas; 4. Sean Wofford, Burleson, Texas; 5. Ryan Powers, Alvarado, Texas.

Heat 02 — 1. Jimmy Parker, Red Oak, Texas; 2. David Cook, Red Oak, Texas; 3. Jeremiah Johnson, Midlothian, Texas; 4. Shawn Byrd, Fort Worth, Texas; 5. Paul Jones, Arlington, Texas; 6. Larry Lee, Fort Worth, Texas.

Heat 03 — 1. John Riechard, Burleson, Texas; 2. Mike Dingman, Fort Worth, Texas; 3. Cody Parker, Red Oak, Texas; 4. Jeff Copeland, Grand Prairie, Texas; 5. Demetrius Carter, Alvarado, Texas; 6. Ken Roose, Fort Worth, Texas; 7. Chris Davis, Wills Point, Texas.

Dinsmore Does Daily Double in Debut(of new car)

It didn’t take long for Kerrville’s Greg Dinsmore to find the set up on his new Harris chassis and return to early season form. After a month and a half of construction, waiting for parts and motor work Dinsmore debuted his new ride hot lapping mid week and parlaying that into a win Saturday night on it’s maiden voyage. Though with a support team of Bob Harris, multi-time Super Nationals winner John Logue and veteran IMCA hot shoe Jimmy Gustin you’d expect nothing less.

As green waved on the IMCA Modified 20-lap main event Carlton Leverett was first into tun 1, but it was Robert Liese jr. coming out of turn 2 with the lead. Dinsmore, quickly charging from the back, made quick work of the field getting by Liese to take the top spot on lap 2 followed by Liese, Bill Pittaway and Jamie Campbell. Marlin Samford moved in to battle with Campbell for fourth as Dinsmore began stretching out his lead.

Liese slipped off turn 2 giving Pittaway an opening to get the spot, while Samford and Campbell swapped fourth. Pittaway, in one of his older cars as his regular car is being prepared for the Super Nationals, pulled off on lap 4. Debris brought out the caution on lap 8 erasing Dinsmore’s big advantage. As Dinsmore got away on green, Liese, Campbell and Samford were three wide for second with Samford getting the spot.

At halfway it was Dinsmore edging away, Samford, Liese, Campbell and Bob Leinweber in the top five. Campbell got by Liese for third then grabbed second from Samford on lap 11. Leinweber had problems and pulled off but was close enough to the racing surface to bring out a lap 13 caution. Back under green It was Dinsmore easily inching away from Campbell going on to the checkers in the Sundowner RV, racetechinfo.com, Lowery Plumbing, QTI Graphics, Fast Shafts, Afco Shocks, CenTex Motorsports powered Harris Chassis.

“It’s pretty sweet,” replied Dinsmore. “This car was fast right of the box and has been awesome. I couldn’t ask for anything more. We ran it hard to get up front and when we got through went to the high side and just cruised around. The car was a bullet. The CenTex motor never missed a lick and had plenty of power.”

“We had a little issue with the shock on the rear end housing and it was tight in hot laps. We made a change and it was good to go. I put my old set up on this car even though Bob Harris will say otherwise. But I’ve won races here and up in Boone(Iowa) with this set up and I like it this way. It’s much better with forward bite than it ever was and rolls through the center good.”

“ Bob and John Logue want me to go to a floated set up, but right now I’m winning races and hate to change. We’ll see what happens up in Boone next month. The first night we’ll be able to tell. I talked to Jimmy Gustin too and he told me my set up should work just fine. He runs a similar set up, but not clamped. We ran some numbers and the shock was the part we questioned. Luckily Harris has a lot of people behind me and we all share information.”

“I’m hoping to go up to Boone put on a good show and represent Harris. You have to go to the front there, win your heat and finish in the top five of the main. Other than that you’re racing for points. The biggest thing is to draw good, race clean and race hard. There’s a lot of competition up there. I’ve got a lot of friends up there and we race each other hard, but clean. It’s a give and take thing.”

IMCA Modifieds

8g Greg Dinsmore

29 Jamie Campbell

67 Robert Liese jr.

c31 Marlin Samford

12 Bob Leinweber

24 Tracey Fink

3 Carlton Leverett

37 Bill Pittaway

38/80 Dennis Taylor—DNS

21 Jason Borlace–DNS

IMCA Modified heats

Heat #1

38/80 Dennis Taylor

67 Robert Liese jr.

3 Carlton Leverett

21 Jason Borlace

24 Tracey Fink

Heat #2

8g Greg Dinsmore

c31 Marlin Samford

37 Bill Pittaway

29 Jamie Campbell

12 Bob Leinweber

Blaylock Best in Sportmod Scramble

Despite running a limited schedule at I-37 Raceway the Blaylock’s seem to find their way to the front and/or Victory Lane. James Blaylock patiently worked his way forward on a tricky, dry slick track getting the top spot from Jesse James before halfway. Blaylock then held off James and Bill Pittaway in the final laps to score the win.

As the 14-car IMCA Southern Sportmod field took the green for their 20-lap feature, Tator Mason beat Robby Minten into turn 1. Minten on the high side got by coming out of turn 2 to lead lap 1 with Mason and Larry Jernigan side by side. Jernigan took the spot with James following to third. In the pack Ray Doyon III and Moe VanKirk got hooked together in a three wide battle on the back stretch. Doyon went around in turn 3 collecting Joe Spillman for an early caution.

On the restart James was now pressuring Minten for the lead, while Pittaway worked his way past Mason for third. James took over the point on lap 2 with Pittaway following to second and Blaylock moving up to fourth. Blaylock got around Minten for third on lap 3 while Johnny Torres came along to fourth. Pittaway and James were wheel to wheel for the lead on lap 4, with Blaylock looking to go three wide. James held off Pittaway who now had Blaylock along side.

Blaylock secured the spot as Kris Rye grabbed a top five spot on lap 5. Blaylock got beside James for the lead getting the position on lap 7. At the crossed flags it was still Blaylock out front tailed by James, Pittaway, Torres and Rye. The top four stay close until lap 12 when Blaylock began to creep away. Pittaway and Torres were in a good battle for third when yellow waved for Minten who got turned by Greg Rohmer, who was sent to the tail.

Blaylock got a good jump back under green while Jason Stanley looked inside Rye for fifth. Rye and Stanley raced side by side for a couple laps until Randy Yount and Minten tangled between turns 1-2 and brought out a caution. On the restart James tried the high side on Blaylock giving Pittaway a look low for second. After a brief side by side battle Pittaway got the spot, but had no time to mount a challenge on Blaylock in the Diamondback Transport, Bebo Graphics, The Spine & Orthopedic Institute of San Antonio, Central Ready Mix, Spreen Race Engines, HOT Chassis who eased on to the win.

“I was able to use the bottom and work my way up,” commented Blaylock. “I figured if it was good enough to work forward that it would be good enough to win. So I just stayed glued down there. We did a lot of work on the scales earlier today and had a real good baseline for the track.”

“We had it set up for a dry track in the heat race and had to fight it. We made a few minor adjustments during intermission and watched the track. We figured the track would come back to us as it dried out.”

“It’s a little lighter atmosphere running the weekly shows versus the big shows. You don’t have all the pressure of just trying to make the show. We aren’t running for points anywhere so it’s easier to have a good time and try some things hoping to learn about the car.”

“We’re looking to run the Sportmod Nationals at Kennedale next week and definitely looking forward to the big TMS Dirt Track show. Then we have a couple shows in Oklahoma we’d like to make.”

“I need to thank my dad for all the hours he puts in and send my best wishes to my wife who is doing her military training.”

IMCA Southern Sportmods

7b James Blaylock

37 Bill Pittaway

66 Johnny Torres

3j Jesse James

92 Jason Stanley

4$ Kris Rye

18 Larry Jernigan

51 Greg Rohmer

58 Moe VanKirk

12 Tator Mason

66y Randy Yount

4 Robby Minten

3D Ray Doyon III

44 Joe Spillman

99 Billy Meyer—DNS

18s Roger Strickland—DNS

IMCA SSM heats

Heat #1

3D Ray Doyon III

37 Bill Pittaway

58 Moe VanKirk

66 Johnny Torres

4 Robby Minten

51 Greg Rohmer

99 Billy Meyer

18s Roger Strickland—DNS

Heat #2

18 Larry Jernigan

4$ Kris Rye

3J Jesse James

12 Tator Mason

7b James Blaylock

66y Randy Yount

92 Jason Stanley

44 Joe Spillman

Wesley Skains beat Gary Hunter into turn 1 to grab the early lead in the Tator Plumbing Limited Late Model feature. Hunter fell in behind Skains with Chris Brock, Richard Bartosh and Craig Crawley in tow. Hunter and Brock raced side by side on lap 1 with Bartosh taking a look three abreast on lap 2. Brock had just eked past Hunter when he went around in turn 2 sending Hunter through the infield, while Jason Lawrence spun to miss the melee.

On the restart Skains pulled away with Lawrence getting fifth from Shane Moore. Brock quickly moved back up getting by Moore then Lawrence for fifth on lap 4. Lawrence would bring out a yellow on lap 7 when he spun in turn 4. Skains again jumped out on green and pulled away with Brock and Roger Baker battling for fourth. On the final lap Lawrence did a 360 in front the fourth place fight with Brock getting by Baker. Up front it was Skains in the S&S Bridge Painting, Covert Sheet Metal, Reid Graham powered, Harris Chassis taking the victory.

Tator Plumbing Limited Late Models

25x Wesley Skains

7 Richard Bartosh

10 Chris Brock

1 Roger Baker

14 Gary Hunter

18 Shane Moore

25 Jason Lawrence

6c Craig Crawley—Voluntary DQ

Limited Late Model heat winners; 25 Wesley Skains, 10 Chris Brock

The Street Stock 15-lap feature saw Justin Henley beat Greg Lackey into turn 1 for the lead. Dennis Hilla, Lackey and Mike Lyon were three wide for second, with Wade Jones looking on. AJ Wernette spun in turn 4 on lap 2 to start string of yellows. On the restart, Hilla slipped Lackey for second who spun in turn 2. The next try saw Jones look under Hilla for second but Kevin Hyland went around in turn 2. Finally back to green Hilla slipped high off turn 2 giving Jones and Lyon an opening to grab second and third.

Jones ducked inside Henley coming off turn 4 to take the point on lap 5, with Lyon and Henley side by side for second and Jason Campbell getting by Hilla for fourth. Hilla tried to battle back but spun in turn 2 to bring out a caution on lap 5. Just as the race went back to green, debris on the track brought the yellow back out. Back to racing Jones and Henley pulled away from Lyon, Campbell and Wernette who would loop it again for a caution on lap 6.

Jones got a good jump on green, but Henley closed back in as Lackey worked his way to the top five getting by Leland Frautschi on lap 7. Henley got the nose inside Jones on lap 7 going into turn 1 and the two played bumper tag in turn 3. The contact was hard enough to send Henley to the pits on lap 8. Frautschi brought out a lap 11 yellow when he stalled and fell short of making it to pit exit. Once back to green Jones and Lyon got away from Campbell, Hilla and Lackey.

As Hilla and Campbell battled the two made contact in turn 4 to bring out the final yellow on lap 12. The top five all stayed nose to tail on the restart with Jones beginning to inch away on lap 13. At the checkered flag it was Jones in the Opiela Mechanical, Mission Racing, SABFI, Jeff’s Auto Rebuilders, Camaro adding another win to his yearly total.

Street Stocks

41 Wade Jones

40 Mike Lyon

9 Jason Campbell

41g Greg Lackey

37 AJ Wernette

2x Dennis Hilla

31 Leland Frautschi

96 Justin Henley

72 Kevin Hyland

Street Stock Heat winners; 96 Justin Henley, 41 Wade Jones

Charlie Henley grabbed the early lead in the 18-car, 20-lap Pure Stock feature trailed by Brandy Ramzinski, Jerry Jones and Aaron Leddy. Leddy and Frank Okruhlik got past Jones on lap 1 for third and fourth. Leddy passed Ramzinski for second and was looking inside Henley for the lead on lap 2. Leddy took the top spot on lap 3 with Okruhlik coming to second and Marc Roy getting fourth from Henley. Leddy and Okruhlik had just started a side by side battle when a multi-car melee in turn 2 brought out a caution.

On the restart Okruhlik looked low on Leddy, while Roy was trying up top on Ramzinski for third. Ray Radicke stopped in turn 4 as the lead pack charged in. All were able quickly scatter to avoid Radicke as the yellow was shown. Back under green the side by side battle for the lead resumed between Leddy and Okruhlik. Okruhlik was able to sneak by for the lead on lap 6 as the top three distanced themselves from the field.

As Okruhlik began to inch away from Leddy and Roy, Ramzinski, Jones, Janel Hilla and Eric Watson were slugging it out for fourth. Okruhlik was able to put some distance on Leddy and Roy as he diced through lapped traffic, while Hilla and E. Watson got past Jones. In the closing laps Hilla got around Ramzinski for fourth, but no one had anything for Okruhlik who took the checkers in the Odie Racing, Ximenex Trucking, Chevy.

Pure Stock

99 Frank Okruhlik

93 Aaron Leddy

24 Marc Roy

7x Janel Hilla

88 Brandy Ramzinski

95 Jerry Jones

43 Eric Watson

15 William Cavender

3 David Sevilla

66r Rick Snyder

3d Talon Minten

1 Charlie Henley

19 Freddy Geirisch

27 Emet Sevilla

77 Ray Radicke

13x Gary Chain

44 James Watson

02 Philip Haywood

Pure Stock heat winners; 1 Charlie Henley, 93 Aaron Leddy, 88 Brandy Ramzinski

In the Front Runner 15-lap feature James Samford got out to the early lead followed by Charlie Earnhardt III, Amber Clay and Nick Hencey. Hencey got past Clay for third as Earnhardt pressured Samford for the lead. Samford got sideways in turn 4 and was finished off by Earnhardt to bring out a caution on lap 4. Hencey pitted from third but was black flagged on his return for speeding in the pits. On green Earnhardt pulled away from Steven Stanley, Clay, Corey Samford and Kenneth Wright working his way up to fifth.

C. Samford slowed with a flat and pulled off giving way to Wright who took third from Clay on lap 7. Wright, in his first appearance at I-37, then got second from Stanley on lap 10, but was nearly a half track behind Earnhardt. In the pack Clay, Cindy Snyder, Richard Whitehead and Cameron Smith had their own fight going on for fourth. Whitehead emerged from that scrum with the spot with Snyder puling off with trouble. Back up front it was Earnhardt in the Earnhardt & Sons Automotive sponsored car taking the victory.

Front Runners

33 Charlie Earnhardt III

68 Kenneth Wright

96 Steven Stanley

67 Richard Whitehead

35 James Samford

13 Cameron Smith

98 Amber Clay

57 Trevor Bettis

113 Hailee Marcx

66c Cindy Snider

55 James Samford

911 Nick Hencey—BF(speeding on pit lane)

12 Roy Easler jr.—DNS

4 Johnny Japora–DNS

Front Runner heat winners; 4 Johnny Japora, 911 Nick Hencey