“The hydraulic lifters and vacuum rules had evolved to the point where neither was serving their original purpose,” explained IMCA Vice President of Operations Brett Root. “Engine builders found ways around them and they became antiquated and too expensive.”

Use of the 500 cfm Holley carburetor will be required for all drivers competing with a claim engine. That pending change had been announced last fall.

Maximum length for header collectors will be nine inches, for turn downs 10 inches.

As is the case with IMCA Modifieds and Karl Chevrolet Northern SportMods, use of the new MD3 aftermarket nosepiece will be optional.

Also of note:

*Claim engine drivers can use any one inch adapter but no throttle bore adjustable carburetor spacers will be permitted.

*Carburetor gaskets can have a maximum thickness of 1/10 an inch.

*Steel roller tip rocker arms will be allowed.

Abilene, Tx.,(Oct. 15th, 2011) After locking in ten drivers in each of the IMCA classes(Modifieds, Southern Sportmods, Stock Cars and Hobby Stocks), the drivers who failed to make Sundays show got a second chance to grab starting spots up front with a repeat of Fridays procedures, this time for the outside row in the Big A-main and B-main.

The Young Gun Jr. Mini Shootout would also run its program with heats and feature. The 17th Annual Southern Challenge/Ryan Bard Memorial concludes on Sunday with gates opening at 11AM and final qualifying races beginning at 2PM.

Several drivers choose the option to drop qualifying spots from the Big B-Main in an attempt to better their starting spots. Modified National Points runner-up and Stock Car National Champion, Keith White gave up B-main opportunities in both the Modified and Stock Car. Chris Dawson(Modified), Tim Clonch(Stock Car) and Steve Hayes(Sportmod), plus most the Hobby Stock competitors opted to run tonight.

White Winds up in Winners Circle

After giving up a chance to be locked in to Sunday’s Big B-Main, Keith White(Academy) showed why he’s a national points contender. White worked his way up into the top five by halfway, then motored past race long leader Monte Bolton with five laps to go. After a late caution White was able to ease away from the second place battle between Neal Flowers and Charles Brewer.

As green waved on the 21-car, 20-lap IMCA Modified main, Bolton jumped out front chased by Flowers, Robby Edwards, Kelly Allen and Bob Sikes alongside Tim Clonch for fifth. Sikes and Clonch continued their scrap, with White and Brewer side by side behind them. Caleb Stone and Chris Dawson added to the two by two formations behind the lead quartet.

White and Brewer then cleared Sikes for fifth and sixth on lap 5, with Brewer going by Clonch as well. Brewer then put Allen back a spot while White, Clonch and Allen were three wide for fifth. At the crossed flags it was Bolton, Flowers, Edwards, Brewer and White in the top five. Brewer, using the top, got around Edwards for third on lap 10.

White followed Brewers line getting fourth from Edwards then dove back to the bottom under Brewer. Sikes went around in turn 1 collecting Chad Melton for a lap 13 caution. On the restart White got beside Flowers for second while Dawson took fourth from Brewer. White cleared Flowers on lap 14 and got alongside Bolton for the lead.

After a brief side by side battle White got the top spot on lap 15, as Dawson grabbed third from Flowers. Dawson got under Bolton on lap 16 and took the spot. While battling with Flowers for third, Bolton made contact with an infield tire to bring out a yellow on lap 17. White got away clean on the restart while Flowers and Brewer slugged it for second. At the checkers it was White in the Tracys Auto Sales, Braka Operating, Triple T Trucking, Stacys Farms, Tubbs Paint & Body, TCI, Craftmasters Powder Coating, Extreme Graphics, BSB Manufacturing, Belton Iron & Steel, racinwithneal.com, Kempner Iron & Steel, Stephenville Starter, CenTex Motorsports, Hughes Chassis.

IMCA Modifieds(Top 5 to outside row Sunday A-main, 6-10 to Sunday B-main)

1 Keith White, Academy, 711 Chris Dawson, Post, 72 Charles Brewer, Abilene, 85 Neal Flowers, Hobbs, NM., 18 Tim Clonch, Quinlan, 43 Robbie Edwards, Eastland, 71 Philip Houston, Odessa, 117 Toby Herring, Hobbs NM., 7 Randy Martin, Springtown, 29 Jamie Campbell, Adkins, 59 Kelly Allen, Sweetwater, 171 Chad Melton, Springtown, 03 Mike Hathcock, Venus, 16 Bob Sikes, Eunice, NM, 144 Joe Spillman, Marble Falls, 12 Toby Hubbard, Weatherford, 49 Vince Ogle, Lubbock, 151 Thomas Walp, Olney, 141 Monte Bolton, Lubbock, 611 Caleb Stone, Hobbs, NM, 83 Chad Estes, Troy

IMCA Modified B-mains(Top 5 to A-Qualifier)

B-main 1 1 Keith White, Academy, 72 Charles Brewer, Abilene, 83 Chad Estes, Troy, 29 Jamie Campbell, Adkins, 144 Joe Spillman, Marble Falls

B-main 2 611 Caleb Stone, Hobbs, NM., 117 Toby Herring, Hobbs Nm., 12 Toby Hubbard, Weatherford, 71 Philip Houston, Odessa, 03 Mike Hathcock, Venus

B-main 3 711 Chris Dawson, Post, 49 Vince Ogle, Lubbock, 7 Randy Martin, Springtown, 171 Chad Melton, Springtown, 151 Thomas Walp, Olney

IMCA Modified Heats(Winner to A-Qualifier)

Heat 1 18 Tim Clonch, Quinlan

Heat 2 16 Bob Sikes, Eunice, NM.

Heat 3 141 Monte Bolton, Lubbock

Heat 4 59 Kelly Allen, Sweetwater

Heat 5 43 Robbie Edwards, Eastland

Heat 6 85 Neal Flowers, Hobbs, NM.

Lightning McHayes takes Sportmod Honors

Flying the scheme of “Cars” Lightning McQueen, Eastland’s Steve Hayes was another driver to prove he could drop a guaranteed spot and better his position. Hayes got by early leader Kenneth Graves, who slowed before halfway. Hayes then held off George Egbert and Mark Patterson on two late restarts to grab the win in the 20-lap IMCA Southern Sportmod feature.

Graves beat pole sitter Tyler Fain into turn 1 to get out front of the 21-car event. Fain, Patterson, and Cory Williams fell in line while Hayes, came out of a three wide scramble with fifth. Hayes then picked off Williams for third as the top eight sorted out single file. Chad Hertel, Shane Priddy and Brian Heard went three abreast for sixth when caution waved for an infield tire kicked up on the track.

On the restart Hayes got around Patterson on top, then alongside Fain for second.. Hayes completed that pass on lap 4, while Egbert, Hertel and Heard were now three wide. Egbert got sixth from that fight, and then took fifth from Williams. Fain took a trip through the edge of the infield falling back to fifth. Graves slowed on lap 7 in turn 4 giving up the point to Hayes on lap 8.

Yellow waved on lap 9 for Graves stopped too close to the track. Hayes got a good jump on the restart and coming to halfway it was Hayes, Patterson, Egbert, Fain and Hertel in the top five. Justin Shaw and Priddy both went past Williams for sixth and seventh on lap 10. Egbert was looking outside Patterson for second while Hertel and Fain were side by side for fourth.

Todd Bartlett brought out a caution on lap 12 when he went around on lap 12. Once back to green, Shaw was looking high on Hertel for fifth. Shaw powered by Hertel, then Fain using the top on lap 14. Robert Crabtree spun and collected Kyle Wisdom for a lap 18 yellow.

Hayes got away on green, but Wisdom, Johnny Braswell and Roger Pierce tangled in turn 3, with Mike Easterwood and Heard making contact coming to yellow. Hayes got away from Patterson, Egbert and Shaw who had a gap to Fain, Robison and Hertel. Hayes would run unchallenged in the Braka Operating, Buckeye Supply, Rusteeze, Triple T Trucking, CenTex Motorsports, Big Chief Chassis by White.

IMCA Southern Sportmods(Top 5 to outside row Sunday A-main, 6-10 to Sunday B-main)

95 Steve Hayes, Eastland, 172 Mark Patterson, Abilene, 70 George Egbert III, Salado, 55 Justin Shaw, Sweetwater, 77 Tyler Fain, Tuscola, 59 Chad Hertel, Shallowater, 7 Stephen Robison, Abilene, 766 Shane Priddy, Abilene, 511 Cory Williams. Slaton, 17 Scotty Wallace, Lorenzo, 80 Mike Easterwood, Sundown, 31 Brian Heard, Hobbs, NM, 18 Douglas Gillespie, Amarillo, 155 Brian Carey, Aztec, NM., 690 Todd Bartlett, Abilene, 917 Kyle Wisdom, Abilene, 132 Johnny Brazell, Abilene, 118 Robert Crabtree, Abilene, 32 Roger Pierce, Hobbs, NM, 4 Kenneth Graves, Tahoka, 1 Michael Galan, Abilene

IMCA SSM B-mains(Top 5 to A-Qualifier)

B-main 1 55 Justin Shaw, Sweetwater, 17 Scotty Wallace, Lorenzo, 18 Douglas Gillespie, Amarillo, 118 Robert Crabtree, jr., Clyde, 1 Michael Galan, Abilene

B-main 2 95 Steve Hayes, Eastland, 766 Shane Priddy, Abilene, 690 Todd Bartlett, Abilene, 917 Kyle Wisdom, Abilene, 32 Roger Pierce, Hobbs, NM.

B-main 3 59 Chad Hertel, Shallowater, 7 Stephen Robison, Abilene, 70 George Egbert III, Salado, 80 Mike Easterwood, Sundown, 155 Brian Carey, Aztec, NM.

IMCA SSM Heats(Winner to A-Qualifier)

Heat 1 4 Kenneth Graves, Tahoka

Heat 2 132 Johnny Brazell, Abilene

Heat 3 31 Brian Heard, Hobbs, NM.

Heat 4 172 Mark Patterson, Abilene

Heat 5 77 Tyler Fain, Tuscola

Heat 6 511 Cory Williams, Slaton

White Wire to Wire for I-Stock Win

Keith White doubled up in two ways during the 20-lap IMCA Stock Car feature. White gave up a second spot in Sundays Big B-Main where he would have started on the pole, instead White drew the pole for the A-Qualifier. From there the National Champion showed the field nothing but his rear bumper. Bo Briley was able to close on White in traffic, but a sniff at the lead was all he got as White took his second win of the night.

White quickly jumped into the lead from the pole trailed by Briley, Mike McCarthy, Travis Sutherlin and Tim Clonch. Mart Wampler and Jody York got together on lap 1 for an early caution. Once back to green White and Briley began to break away, while Clonch pressured Sutherlin for fourth. As Clonch looked low on Sutherlin, Cory Davis was working the top side getting by both Clonch and Sutherlin for fourth.

Chris Hale Followed in Davis’ tracks(pun intended) to take fifth on lap 7. Davis kept the march forward on getting alongside McCarthy for third. At the mid-point it was White, Briley, Davis, McCarthy and Hale in the top five, with the leader coming up on traffic. Hale then got by McCarthy for fourth on lap 12.

As White fought to get through lapped traffic, Briley began to cut his lead with five to go. Clonch was able to work his way around McCarthy to take back fifth. Briley got to within a few car lengths of White with two to go. That would be as close as he could get as White in Tracys Auto Sales, Braka Operating, Triple T Trucking, Stacys Farms, Tubbs Paint & Body, TCI, Craftmasters Powder Coating, Extreme Graphics, BSB Manufacturing, Belton Iron & Steel, racinwithneal.com, Kempner Iron & Steel, Stephenville Starter, CenTex Motorsports, Medieval Chassis.

IMCA Stock Cars(Top 5 to outside row Sunday A-main, 6-10 to Sunday B-main)

11 Keith White, Academy, 302 Bo Briley, Miles, 28 Cory Davis, Eunice, NM, 01 Chris Hale, Ringling, Okla., 125 Tim Clonch, Quinlan, 10 Mike McCarthy, Round Rock, 117 Joe Colyer, Abilene, 4 Kelly Brown, Merkel, 88 Robert Barnett sr., Sweetwater, 59 Travis Sutherlin, Aztec, NM., 50 Terry Wojtek, Sterling City, 113 Jim Thorp, Mertzon, 07 Dennis Bissonnette, Stephenville, 00 Jody York, Lubbock, 17 Michael Lang, Midland, 56 Melvin Burrows, Gatesville, 26 Marc Egert, Lubbock, 64 Cary White, Lamesa, 14 Kenneth Graves, Tahoka, 131 Mark Lord, Hobbs, NM., 55 Mart Wampler, Snyder

IMCA Stock Car B-mains(Top 5 to A-Qualifier)

B-main 1 28 Cory Davis, Eunice, NM., 00 Jody York, Lubbock, 117 Joe Colyer, Abilene, 50 Terry Wojtek, Sterling City, 26 Marc Egert, Lubbock

B-main 2 01 Chris Hale, Ringling, Okla., 4 Kelly Brown, Merkel, 07 Dennis Bissonette, Stephenville, 56 Melvin Burrows, Gatesville, 14 Kenneth Graves, Tahoka

B-main 3 88 Robert Barnett sr., Sweetwater, 131 Mark Lord, Hobbs, NM., 64 Cary White, Lamesa, 113 Jim Thorp, Mertzon, 17 Michael Lang, Midland

IMCA Stock Car Heats(Winner to A-Qualifier)

Heat 1 302 Bo Briley, Miles

Heat 2 55 Mart Wampler, Snyder

Heat 3 125 Tim Clonch, Quinlan

Heat 4 59 Travis Sutherlin, Aztec, NM

Heat 5 10 Mike McCarthy, Round Rock

Heat 6 11 Keith White, Academy

Talk Takes Top Spot in Hobby Stocks

In a race that took a while to get started, Hawley’s Tobie Talk did more than that. Talk got around early leader Amanda Brewer on lap 3 then built leads despite numerous cautions throughout the time shortened event. Talk was first to the checkers in the Happy Trails Rustic Furniture, Firestone, Danz Designs, Big Johns, CenTex Motorsports, Destroyer Chassis.

On the initial start of the scheduled 20-lap, 17-car event George Locke, Billy Briley and Alec Smith tangled in turn 1 to bring yellow back out. The second try wasn’t better as this time Chase Person and Jordan Lathram got together in turn 2. The third time was a charm with Brewer getting out front trailed by Talk, Aaron Elliott, Tommy Phillips and Wendall Kurts.

Brewer and Talk were side by side on lap 2 with Talk getting the advantage on lap 3. Elliott tried to follow him through, but fell back in line. Parson spun on lap 3 getting hung on an infield tire and giving Brewer a break as she spun on the other end of the track. Once back to green Brewer got sideways off turn 4 slowing Elliott and giving Phillips a run up top.

Brewer again got crossed up the next lap this time blocking Phillips and leaving an opening for Elliott to grab third. After two yellows for spins by Smith, Talk eased away from Elliott while Dustin Mims got by Kurts for fourth. Briley was next to put Kurts back a spot taking fifth on lap 6. Yellow waved on lap 6 for Jaron Shahon who was shedding body parts on the track.

On the restart Briley took third from Brewer, while Jerry West, who started dead last, made his way into the top five. West then snagged fourth from D. Mims as the race neared the proposed half way point. Derek Sparks spun in turn 2 on lap 13 for another caution prompting officials to cut the race to 15 laps. Talk got away clean while Briley snuck past Elliott for second. Briley couldn’t get close enough for a challenge as Talk walked across the line for the win

IMCA Hobby Stocks(Top 5 to outside row Sunday A-main, 6-10 to Sunday B-main)

77 Tobie Talk, Hawley, 123 Billy Briley III, Midland, 21 Aaron Elliott, Hawley, 9 Jerry West, Ft. Worth, 818 Dustin Mims, Dublin, 72 Tommy Phillips, Abilene, 37 Lynn Gibson, Rhome, 27 Chase Parsons, Abilene, 3 Amanda Brewer, Hillsboro, 46 Billy Taylor, Gatesville, 117 Derek Sparks, Stephenville, 721 Jaron Shahon, China Spring, 55 Wendall Kurts, Hamlin, 237 Jordan Lathram, Hobbs, NM, 122 George Locke, Eunice, NM, 23 Alec Smith, Hobbs, NM, 827 Chris Mims, Dublin

Marcum Masters Street Stocks

Tony Marcum caught a break early in the 20-lap Street Stock feature and parlayed it into a win. T. Marcum and John Rister made contact and went around, but Jonathon Wright had already spun on the other end of the track and got charged with the yellow. T. Marcum got by early leader Chris Pippin then took off from the pack and snagged the win.

Pippin grabbed the point on lap 1 followed by Bobby Cox, David Collins, T. Marcum and J. Rister. Aaron Elliott made an early charge going past Steve Marcum and J.. Rister for fourth. Wright went around in turn 4, while T. Marcum spun and collected J. Rister in turn 2 with Wright getting tagged with the yellow and T. Marcum his spot back, while J. Rister pitted with damage.

On the restart T. Marcum charged into the lead while Cox and Elliott ran side by side for third. That fight continued for three laps until Elliott finally secured the spot on lap 12. Up front T. Marcum was stretching out his advantage over Pippin, who held a gap back to Elliott in third. T. Marcum held his margin over Pippin as he scored the checkers.

Street Stocks

172 Tony Marcum, San Angelo, 011 Chris Pippin, McCaulley, 2 Aaron Elliott, Hawley, 74 Bobby Cox, 11 Tom McGaha, Hawley, 15 William Malloy, San Angelo, 3 Jason Parker, Hamlin, 98 Jonathon Wright, Clyde, 43 Renee Bingham, San Angelo, 71 Bobby Hamlin, Hawley, 1 John Rister, 57 Steve Marcum, San Angelo, 7 David Collins, Abilene, 19 DJ Rister—DNS, 50 Mitch Hall, Hamlin—DNS

Street Stock heat winners; 57 Steve Marcum, San Angelo, 2 Aaron Elliott, Hawley

Cooper Captures Young Guns Victory

John Freeman got out front early in the 15-lap Young Guns Jr. Mini Stock feature pursued by Bryce Pritchett, Jarred Marquez and Trinten Turley. Turley worked his way up to get the top spot on lap 3, with Brook Cooper getting by B. Pritchett for second. Cooper began looking outside Turley for the lead when yellow waved for debris.

On the restart Cooper was able to get around Turley for the top spot on lap 10. As Cooper edged away, Tyler Webb and B. Pritchett battled for third. Webb got the position followed by Jarrett Roberts. Webb and Roberts traded some paint fighting for third while Cooper was cruising to the victory.

Young Guns Jr. Mini Stock Shootout

94 Brook Cooper, 17 Trinten Turley, 6 Jarrett Roberts, 21 Bryce Pritchett, 56 Tyler Webb, 7d Austin Theiss, 155 Austin Waunderschied, 5k Kelsey Baggett, 74 Emily Phillips, 21x John Freeman, Ksp1 Jarred Marquez, 77 Jeremy Hamlin, 00 Jesney Reagan, 12 Calton Pritchett

Young Guns Heat winners; 56 Tyler Webb, 21x John Freeman

White was the first I-stock driver to cross the finish line in the feature race with Jason Batt in second and Sam Sovey in third.

B.J. Dulock earned the win in the IMCA SportMod feature. Chris Cogburn was second, and Ronnie Bell, Jr. came in third.

Shannon Dulock won the IMCA hobby stock feature with Ray Kemp, Jr. in second and Andy Roller in third.

Doug Andrews was the Co-Driver winner in the street stock feature. He earned himself and a lucky fan a cash bonus. David Khoury and Tommy Kirkpatrick rounded out the top three.

Melvin Kemp picked up the pure stock feature win followed by Cody Shaw and Tommy Honey.

Jeff Williams reached the checkered flag first in the cruiser feature. Dwain Will ran second, and Andrew Richards took third.

Reagan Reed was the top of the Brazos Mini Sprint class with another win. Troy Wren tailed her in second, and Scott Blakely ran third.

Heart O’ Texas Speedway Race Results (July 22, 2011)

IMCA Modifieds 7/22/2011
Feature: 1. Ben Ketteman (Pflugerville, TX), 2. Keith White (Academy, TX), 3. Pat McGuire (Belton, TX), 4. Chase Jupe (Waco, TX), 5. Ricky Kizer (Gatesville, TX), 6. Justin Redmon (McGregor, TX), 7. Eric Tomlinson (Robinson, TX), 8. Joe Spillman (Marble Falls, TX), 9. Joe O Bryan (Round Rock, TX), 10. Billy Bachmayer, Jr. (Belton, TX), 11. Jimmie Helona (Crawford, TX), 12. Jason Borlace (San Antonio, TX), 13. Doyle Massa (Coupland, TX), 14. Andrew Simmerman (Gatesville, TX), 15. Robert Black (Mart, TX)

IMCA Stock Cars 7/22/2011
Feature: 1. Keith White (Academy, TX), 2. Jason Batt (Harker Heights, TX), 3. Sam Sovey (Waco, TX), 4. Ronnie Warren (Oglesby, TX), 5. Adam Schwarz (Waco, TX), 6. Robin Batt (Harker Heights, TX), 7. Ed Thompson (Waco, TX), 8. Brant Willis (Waco, TX), 9. Jonathan Beard (Waco, TX), 10. Vernon Owens (Cedar Park, TX)

IMCA SportMods 7/22/2011
Feature: 1. B. J. Dulock, 2. Chris Cogburn (Waco, TX), 3. Ronnie Bell, Jr. (Waco, TX), 4. Brian Walker (Bruceville, TX), 5. Kevin Green (Waco, TX), 6. Edward Schmidt (Mt. Calm, TX), 7. Shelley Sakhnini (Copperas Cove, TX), 8. Randy Doyle (Killeen, TX), 9. Bobby Mercer, Jr. (China Spring, TX), 10. Cody Daniel (Bellmead, TX), 11. T.J. Green (Waco, TX)

IMCA Hobby Stocks 7/22/2011
Feature: 1. Shannon Dulock (Axtell, TX), 2. Ray Kemp, Jr. (Waco, TX), 3. Andy Roller (Bellmead, TX), 4. Jeremy Hendrix (Robinson, TX), 5. Chris Grusendorf (Moody, TX), 6. Michael Guenat (Robinson, TX), 7. Garett Rawls (China Spring, TX), 8. Jordan Kornegay (China Spring, TX), 9. Rocky Brandon Nichols (Robinson, TX), 10. Allen Montgomery (Ft. Worth, TX), 11. Dylan Smith (Riesel, TX), 12. Heath Zucha (West, TX), 13. Nathan Sodek (Eddy, TX), 14. Jeremy Oliver (Chilton, TX), 15. Michael Hilliard (Temple, TX), 16. Markiss Harcrow (Waco, TX)

Street Stocks 7/22/2011
Feature: 1. Doug Andrews (Elm Mott, TX), 2. David Khoury (Waco, TX), 3. Tommy Kirkpatrick (Elm Mott, TX), 4. Ed Thompson (Waco, TX), 5. Matt Hood (Waco, TX), 6. Lewis Blackwood (Pendleton, TX), 7. Bill Eller (Lorena, TX), 8. Bobby Mercer, Jr. (China Spring, TX), 9. Nic Priem (Caldwell, TX)

Pure Stocks 7/22/2011
Feature: 1. Melvin Kemp (Mart, TX), 2. Cody Shaw (Crawford, TX), 3. Tommy Honey (Robinson, TX), 4. Kevin Smith (Elm Mott, TX), 5. Weston Glaser (Lorena, TX), 6. Jeff Shepperd (Elm Mott, TX), 7. Jack Jenkins (Waco, TX), 8. Thomas Schmidt (Robinson, TX), 9. Richard Studer II (Riesel, TX), 10. Ryan Hopkins (Waco, TX), 11. Rooster Morris (Waco, TX)

Cruisers 7/22/2011
Feature: 1. Russell Bullock (Waco, TX), 2. Dwain Wills (Waco, TX), 3. Andrew Richards (Robinson, TX), 4. Billy Williams (Bellmead, TX), 5. Amy Nichols (Robinson, TX), 6. Marshall Sauseda (Waco, TX), 7. William Dean (Hubbard, TX), 8. Anthony Simcik (Waco, TX), 9. Jr. Jean (Blum, TX), 10. Barry Gaston (Waco, TX), 11. Steve Wade (Waco, TX)

Twisters 7/22/2011
Feature: 1. Tommy Hultz (Kempner, TX), 2. Jeffrey Hunter (Nolanville, TX), 3. George Clarkson (Kempner, TX), 4. Clayton Clarkson (Kempner, TX), 5. Dena Wachsmann (West, TX), 6. Johnny Japort (China Spring, TX), 7. Ryan Ellis (Killeen, TX), 8. Ray Scott Jr. (Troy, TX), 9. Katy Baur (Crawford, TX), 10. Ronnie Bell, Jr. (Waco, TX), 11. John Fikes (Waco, TX), 12. James Cochran II (Harker Heights, TX)

Brazos Mini Sprints 7/22/2011
Feature: 1. Reagan Reed (Waco, TX), 2. Troy Wren (Bryan, TX), 3. Scott Blakely (Georgetown, TX), 4. Jacob Gilliam (Temple, TX), 5. James Hogan (Spicewood, TX), 6. Rodney Coburn, 7. Ty Klintworth (Bryan, TX), 8. Trevor Reed (Waco, TX)

Keith White grabbed a win in the IMCA modified feature with point leader, Chase Jupe, in second, and Keith Green in third.

Sam Sovey claimed the I-stock feature followed by Keith White and Ronnie Warren.

The IMCA SportMod feature win went to Sid Kiphen with Johnny Sheets in second and T.J. Green in third.

Bobby Mercer, Jr. won the street stock feature. Doug Andrews and Matt Hood rounded out the top three.

Weston Glaser kept his hot streak alive with another win in the pure stock feature. Tommy Honey settled for second, and Jeff Shepperd ran third.

David Andrews, Marshall Sauseda, and William Dean were the top three in the cruiser feature.

Jarrett Roberts continued his domination in the junior mini stock class with another win. Jarrett Charnock took second, and Alexis DePalma ran third.

Tommy Hultz, George Clarkson, and John Fikes took home the trophies for first, second, and third in the Texas Twister class.

Heart O’ Texas Speedway Race Results (July 15, 2011)

IMCA Modifieds 7/15/2011
Feature: 1. Keith White (Academy, TX), 2. Chase Jupe (Waco, TX), 3. Keith Green (Waco, TX), 4. Justin Redmon (McGregor, TX), 5. Pat McGuire (Belton, TX), 6. Dwayne Grantham (Robinson, TX), 7. Ricky Kizer (Gatesville, TX), 8. Dylan Shilling (Elm Mott, TX), 9. Ben Ketteman (Pflugerville, TX), 10. Billy Bachmayer, Jr. (Belton, TX), 11. Joe Spillman (Marble Falls, TX), 12. Rick Green (Liberty Hill, TX), 13. Steven MacIsaac (Waco, TX), 14. Doyle Massa (Coupland, TX), 15. Eric Tomlinson (Robinson, TX)

IMCA Stock Cars 7/15/2011
Feature: 1. Sam Sovey (Waco, TX), 2. Keith White (Academy, TX), 3. Ronnie Warren (Oglesby, TX), 4. Jason Honey (Waco, TX), 5. Matt Guillaume (Tomball, TX), 6. Jason Batt (Harker Heights, TX), 7. Melvin Burrows (Gatesville, TX), 8. Robin Batt (Harker Heights, TX), 9. Vernon Owens (Cedar Park, TX), 10. Ed Thompson (Waco, TX), 11. Mike Crandall (Copperas Cove, TX), 12. Adam Schwarz (Waco, TX)

IMCA SportMods 7/15/2011
Feature: 1. Sidney Kiphen (Gatesville, TX), 2. Johnny Sheets (Gatesville, TX), 3. T.J. Green (Waco, TX), 4. Kevin Green (Waco, TX), 5. Randy Doyle (Killeen, TX), 6. Ronnie Bell, Jr. (Waco, TX), 7. Cody Daniel (Bellmead, TX), 8. Eddie Grmela (Elm Mott, TX), 9. Shelley Sakhnini (Copperas Cove, TX), 10. Chris Cogburn (Waco, TX),

IMCA Hobby Stocks 7/15/2011
Feature: 1. Nathan Sodek (Eddy, TX), 2. Jeremy Hendrix (Robinson, TX), 3. Shannon Dulock (Axtell, TX), 4. Jeremy Oliver (Chilton, TX), 5. Andy Roller (Bellmead, TX), 6. Ray Kemp, Jr. (Waco, TX), 7. Chris Grusendorf (Moody, TX), 8. Jeremy Wininger (Georgetown, TX), 9. Jeff Sexton (West, TX), 10. Garett Rawls (China Spring, TX), 11. Richard Pickens (Lorena, TX), 12. Michael Guenat (Robinson, TX), 13. Jordan Kornegay (China Spring, TX), 14. Joe Williams (Waco, TX), 15. Jaron Shahan (China Spring, TX), 16. Heath Zucha (West, TX), 17. Dylan Smith (Riesel, TX), 18. Robert Scrivner (Waco, TX), 19. Allen Montgomery (Ft. Worth, TX), 20. Rocky Brandon Nichols (Robinson, TX)

Street Stocks 7/15/2011
Feature: 1. Bobby Mercer, Jr. (China Spring, TX), 2. Doug Andrews (Elm Mott, TX), 3. Matt Hood (Waco, TX), 4. Tommy Kirkpatrick (Elm Mott, TX), 5. Ed Thompson (Waco, TX), 6. Greg Andrews (Waco, TX), 7. Bill Eller (Lorena, TX), 8. Lewis Blackwood (Pendleton, TX), 9. David Khoury (Waco, TX), 10. Jason Gauntt (Elm Mott, TX)

Pure Stocks 7/15/2011
Feature: 1. Weston Glaser (Lorena, TX), 2. Tommy Honey (Robinson, TX), 3. Jeff Shepperd (Elm Mott, TX), 4. Kevin Smith (Elm Mott, TX), 5. Jack Jenkins (Waco, TX), 6. Thomas Schmidt (Robinson, TX), 7. Ryan Hopkins (Waco, TX), 8. Cameron Smith (Pleasanton, TX), 9. Billy Shaw (Crawford, TX), 10. Cody Shaw (Crawford, TX)

Cruisers 7/15/2011
Feature: 1. David Andrews (Bellmead, TX), 2. Marshall Sauseda (Waco, TX), 3. William Dean (Hubbard, TX), 4. Andrew Richards (Robinson, TX), 5. Dwain Wills (Waco, TX), 6. Steve Wade (Waco, TX), 7. Jr. Jean (Blum, TX), 8. Anthony Simcik (Waco, TX), 9. Barry Gaston (Waco, TX), 10. Amy Nichols (Robinson, TX), 11. Billy Williams (Bellmead, TX), 12. Russell Bullock (Waco, TX)

Jr. Mini Stocks 7/15/2011
Feature: 1. Jarrett Roberts (Temple, TX), 2. Jarrett Charnock (Belton, TX), 3. Alexis DePalma (Woodway, TX), 4. Taylor Florio (Copperas Cove, TX), 5. Jerry Kipp (Nolanville, TX), 6. Kayleigh Kornegay (China Spring, TX),

Twisters 7/15/2011
Feature: 1. Tommy Hultz (Kempner, TX), 2. George Clarkson (Kempner, TX), 3. John Fikes (Waco, TX), 4. Joe Shaw (McGregor, TX), 5. Brandon Hood (McGregor, TX), 6. Dena Wachsmann (West, TX), 7. Clayton Clarkson (Kempner, TX), 8. James Cochran II (Harker Heights, TX), 9. Johnny Japort (China Spring, TX)

Pleasanton, Tx.,(July 16th, 2011) I-37 Raceway at Newsome Motor Park cranked up the action on the 1/4 mile, semi-banked dirt track just south of San Antonio. It was a full moon racing night, which normally means action and the unusual. Tonight would be no exception with two drivers winding up looking at the track from the wrong view, one last corner pass and two first time winners.

With many points battles still on the line, the IMCA Southern Sportmods are the only class with one driver holding a substantial margin. Johnny Torres carries a comfortable lead into the event, while Greg Dinsmore and Jame Campbell( IMCA Modifieds)continue to duke it out.

The Street Stock points battle swaps between defending champ, Wade Jones and AJ Dancer. Frank Okruhlik and former champ Janel Hilla head the list in Pure Stocks. Limited Late Models have Trey Votion on top with defending champ Richard Bartosh in pursuit. The Front Runners come in with Jimmy Carroll leading over Cody Earnhardt.

Dinsmore Dashes to Another Modified Main

Kerrville’s Greg Dinsmore found what he needed to get back in the Winners Circle taking the 20-lap IMCA Modified main. Dinsmore, who started in row 4, quickly worked his way up behind early leader, Rob Sanderson. Ducking low off the corner, Dinsmore swept past Sanderson for the lead on lap 4. From there Dinsmore held off charges from Jamie Campbell and Mike McCarthy on restarts to grab another victory.

The initial start was waved off after Campbell got a bit over anxious coming to green. The second try saw Sanderson go around and clip Bill Pittaway, peeling sheet metal off the side of his car. Even the third time wasn’t the charm as Joe O’Bryan spun, scattering the field. A single file fourth attempt saw Sanderson get out front on lap 1 followed by Robert Liese jr., Joe Spillman, Dinsmore and McCarthy.

Liese slipped off the corner giving up spots to Spillman, Dinsmore, McCarthy and Campbell. Dinsmore got under Spillman for second on lap 2 and closed on Sanderson. Using the bottom, Dinsmore got the lead from Sanderson on lap 4 while Campbell got by McCarthy and Spillman. Matt Fox looped it on the front stretch bringing out a yellow on lap 5.

Back under green, Dinsmore got a good jump, while Campbell worked around Sanderson for second. Spillman and McCarthy were side by side on lap 6 with last weeks winner, William Gould, closing. Sanderson, McCarthy and Spillman went three wide for third coming to halfway. At the crossed flags it was Dinsmore, Campbell, McCarthy, Spillman and Gould now in the top five.

Liese spun on lap 10 for a yellow with Spillman and Sanderson getting tangled under caution. Dinsmore got away clean as McCarthy and Campbell ran wheel to wheel for second and Gould worked his way by Spillman. McCarthy and Campbell continued their battle for five laps giving Dinsmore some breathing room. Caution on lap 16 for debris erased that margin.

Once back to green McCarthy and Campbell renewed their fight, this time it was Campbell looking to retake second. Campbell got the spot back on lap 18, but slipped in turn 2 giving it up to McCarthy. As they battled it out, Dinsmore in the racetechinfo.com, Sundowner RV Repair, JBHotshots, Ryan Bard Safety Foundation, Guadalupe Electric, Wells Designs, CenTex Motorsports, Harris Chassis was capturing another win.

“I could hear Jamie(Campbell) and Mike(McCarthy) back there.” said Dinsmore. “I just decided I was going to hold the bottom once I got there. The car wasn’t really quite right, but I didn’t see anyones tires or nose. The way the car was getting looser an looser, I thought was going to lose it.”

“Turns 1-2 were really good for me on the bottom. Coming off down the back straightaway was bad. The car would get tight in (turns) 3-4 then snap loose. There’s something weird that I’m still hunting. The car was better than it was last week. Ride heights are giving me fits since that wreck. Only a couple degrees on the bars make a big difference.”

“Between the heat and feature we moved the pull bar and ground the tires since there was such a big difference in the track. We probably should have made a couple more(changes). The car was fast, but on the ragged edge.”

“(Davey)Plato went through our cars looking at frame location, tires, pull bars and showed our tech guy what to look for to catch someone doing something illegal. It was good to see him down here after all these years.”

“I’m going to be driving Jamie Fuller’s car in the Street Stock Shootout next weekend in Goliad. I really think Aaron(Leddy) can do a good job in it, but we’re going to work on it some more and they want me in it.”

IMCA Modifieds

8g Greg Dinsmore, 20 Mike McCarthy, 29 Jamie Campbell, 60 William Gould, 44 Joe Spillman, 37 Bill Pittaway, 67 Robert Liese jr, 53x Matt Fox, 141 Rob Sanderson, 99 Billy Meyer, 117 Jimmy Tidwell, 82 Rick Green, 14 Joe O’Bryan, 26 Darin Leonard

IMCA Modified heats

Heat #1

14 Joe O’Bryan, 44 Joe Spillman, 29 Jamie Campbell, 20 Mike McCarthy, 99 Billy Meyer, 60 William Gould—DNS

Heat #2

8g Greg Dinsmore, 26 Darin Leonard, 117 Jimmy Tidwell, 67 Robert Liese jr, 141 Rob Sanderson, 53x Matt Fox, 82 Rick Green

Torres Torrent Continues in Sportmods

Looking to back up his 2010 title, San Antonio’s Johnny Torres keeps wracking up the wins. Near halfway Torres found himself in the top five, but some distance behind the leader, Anthony Gordon. A mid-race red flag changed that allowing Torres to be in contact with the lead group. Torres capitalized picking off Moe VanKirk then Gordon for the lead with two to go and running to the checkers.

Robby Minten led off turn 2 at the start of the 20-lap IMCA Southern Sport feature, but it was Gordon off turn 4 to lead lap 1. VanKirk got by Minten for second and along side Gordon for the lead. Gordon and VanKirk raced side by side for two laps, with Jason Kelly and Patrick Kelly wheel to wheel for fourth. Gordon held off VanKirk as Torres made his way to the top five by P. Kelly.

Torres then picked off fourth from J. Kelly on lap 6. A three wide scrap in the middle of the pack ended bad for Randy Bennett after he jumped a wheel and ended up hitting the tire barrier at pit out and rolling over onto his top. Bennett walked away uninjured. Once back to green, Torres slipped past Minten for third as the race came to halfway showing Gordon, VanKirk, Torres, Minten an Flint Brown in the top five.

VanKirk kept the pressure on the young Gordon with Torres closing on both. Torres and VanKirk were side by side on lap 13 with Torres getting the spot on lap 14. Torres then reeled in Gordon and dove low off turn 4 to get the top spot on lap 18. Torres was able to go unchallenged the final two laps in the 24/7 Towing, Tator Plumbing, Rising Star Race Car Bodies, Screen Pro Graphics, Spreen Racing Engines, Driveline Chassis, for the win.

“The track was pretty slick tonight, but it wasn’t dusty,” said Torres. “It was tacky in the heat race so we had a tacky set up on it. I figured I wouldn’t have to change much, but it got dry real quick. We threw some things at it and it worked. We changed a spring, moved some lead and adjusted the tire pressure.”

“I’m not sure we could have caught them if it wasn’t for that red flag. The tires were getting hot and that’s when I normally go faster. That red kind of broke it up into two 10 lap heat races. I like the long runs better and my car seems to work better. It came down to the wire and I didn’t think I was going to get him(Gordon).”

“Our Regional Director Davey Plato was down here and checked over everyone’s car. I’m glad he did, the more tech the better.”

IMCA Southern Sportmod

66 Johnny Torres, 118 Anthony Gordon, 58 Moe VanKirk, D9(4) Robby Minten, 75 Flint Brown, 115 Chuck Perry, 57 Jason Kelly, 10 Travis Penny, 94 Allen Torres, 66y Randy Yount, 84k Patrick Kelly, 22 Randy Bennett, 99x Michael Hernandez—DNS

IMCA SSM heats

Heat #1

66 Johnny Torres, 66y Randy Yount, 118 Anthony Gordon, 75 Flint Brown, 57 Jason Kelly, 94 Allen Torres, 10 Travis Penny

Heat #2

58 Moe VanKirk, 84k Patrick Kelly, D9(4) Robby Minten, 22 Randy Bennett, 115 Chuck Perry, 99x Michael Hernandez

Crawley Cashes for First Limited Late Model Checkers

It wasn’t the first win for Craig Crawley at I-37 Raceway after picking up a few Street Stock wins several years back, but it was his first ever Limited Late Model tally. Crawley, who had to totally rebuild the back half of his car due to a crash, went wire to wire for the win holing off multi-time track champion Gary Hunter throughout the 20-lap event.

Crawley beat the 12-car field into turn 1 for the lead trailed by Hunter, Matt Hodge, Andrew Hesler and Robert Danielson. Lap 1 saw Leland Waddell, Richard Bartosh and Trey Votion get by Danielson. Hesler was pressuring Hodge for third, while Waddell slipped high giving up a spot to Votion. Chris Jones brought out yellow on lap 4 when he spun and Kevin Hayden slid to a stop to avoid contact.

Crawley got a good jump on Hunter as green flew again and Hesler got along side Hodge, with Votion and Bartosh side by side behind them. Jones looped it again on lap 6 ending is night. Once back to green, Crawley and Hunter eased away from Hodge, Hesler, Bartosh and Votion. Hesler used a slide job on lap 8 to get third from Hodge, with Bartosh trying to follow

Bartosh finally got by Hodge on lap 9 who gave up fifth to Votion on lap 10. Hesler, Bartosh and Votion were three wide in turns 1-2 with Bartosh grabbing the spot off turn 4. Votion got by Hesler a lap later as Hesler began to fade. With five to go Crawley was inching away from Hunter, who had a gap back to Bartosh and Votion.

Yellow waved on lap 17 when Waddell and Hodge went around in turn 2. Crawley got two car lengths on Hunter as green flew again with Bartosh and Votion side by side. Hodge and Larry Lewis went around on lap with Hayden going off the turn 2 hill for yellow on lap 18, setting up a green, white, checkered finish.

On the restart Hunter gave Crawley his best challenge looking high into turn 3, but Crawley held the point off turn 4. On the final lap Votion went around off turn 2 collecting Hodge, Waddell and Andy Anderson, who were innocent victims. The checkers and yellow waved for Crawley in the Odie Automotive, Garfield Shanklin, Martin Body Shop, CNC Graphics, Duffin Engine Service, Oval Components/Ervin Breiten Chassis.

“It was a big win to finally get the monkey off our back,” replied Crawley. “We’ve finished second a couple times and I’ve let Trey(Votion) get one on me. Winning at the old San Antonio Speedway was hard with all the tough cars that were there. Racing here, with the caliber of these guys, is getting to be the same way.”

“I think about those fast guys coming behind me. They’re all good drivers and I know they’re not to going to rough me up to get by me. They’re good competitors and if they’re faster than me they”ll find a way to get by me clean.”

“We made some tire pressure adjustments, and some little things between the heat and feature because the track was so much different. We didn’t get it set in the heat, but the feature was good. It was real slick and we were searching for forward bite.”

“After the crash a month ago we had to change everything from the seat on back, except the rear clip. All the mounts, braces, fuel cell, it even broke the 9” rear end in half. We’ve got about 80 hours of labor to get it back on the track.”

Limited Late Models

6 Craig Crawley, 14 Gary Hunter, 7 Richard Bartosh, 49 Robert Danielson, 95 Larry Lewis, 86 Andy Anderson, 28 Leland Waddell, 58 Matt Hodge, 99 Trey Votion, 08 Kevin Hayden, 1x Andrew Hesler, 69 Chris Jones

Limited Late Model heat winners; 1x Andrew Hesler, 58 Matt Hodge

Keeping up with the Jones’

This has been pretty much the case again this season as Wade Jones looks to defend his championships in Street Stocks. AJ Dancer has given Jones a run for his money and tonight it was Aaron Leddy’s chance. Leddy and Jones ran door to door for five laps until Leddy suffered ignition woes. Dancer took up the charge, but fell short as Jones eased away in the latter stages for the victory.

As the 20-lap Street Stock feature took the green, AJ Wernette led the way off turn 2, but Leddy got by coming high off turn 4 to lead. Dennis Hilla and Jones got by AJ Wernette, with Mike Lyon and Dancer following. Jones got under Hilla for second on lap 2 and was challenging Leddy on lap 3. The two stayed tied at the door posts, while Dancer moved his way up to third.

Jones finally secured the lead on lap 8 after Leddy had his car start popping and begin to fall back. By halfway the top four had separated out with a gap back to AJ Wernette, Rick Schroat and Anthony Gordon. Gordon brought out the races only yellow when he spun on lap 11 coming off turn 2, giving the top four a chance to regroup.

On the restart Dancer and Jones got away clean to settle things among themselves. With five to go, Jones began easing away from Dancer, while Hilla, Lyon and AJ Wernette ran nose to tail. Dancer never could mount a challenge in the final laps giving Jones a Saturday night cruise to the win in the

Opiela Mechanical, Horelka Racing, Mission Auto Parts, SABFI, Mobil 1, Jeff’s Auto Rebuilders, 74 Ranch & Resort, Camaro.

“The track was real different tonight.” commented Jones. “It was wet in the heat race and pretty tacky in the feature. The car felt pretty good even though our heat wasn’t that good. I just have to adjust my driving style for the different track. We’ve run the same set almost all year long. We change a few little things.”

“I knew AJ(Dancer) was coming. I felt him once behind me on a restart. He’s a helluva driver and I always know hes going to be coming. I just stick to my line. If I do that and get beat, then I just get beat.”

“We’ll be back next year, but we’re undecided if it’s in Street Stock or Late Model. My uncle Donnie(Horelka) has a Late Model, but we just have to get the time to work on it.”

Street Stocks

41 Wade Jones, 52 AJ Dancer, 2x Dennis Hilla, 40 Mike Lyon, 37 AJ Wernette, 5 Rick Schroat, 37w Wayne Wernette, 118 Anthony Gordon, 7 Danny Schroat, 15 Tommy Casey, 93 Aaron Leddy

Street Stock heat winners; 2x Dennis Hilla, 93 Aaron Leddy

Okruhlik Outruns Torres for Pure Stock Payday

After his wedding and a string of bad luck, not related, Frank Okruhlik made his way back into I-37 Raceway Winners Circle. Okruhlik got the lead early from Karoline Campbell and was chased by Hunter Flanagan, then last weeks winner, Adam Torres. After a late caution, Okruhlik got away from Torres and Flanagan who battled for second, as he eased his way to the checkers.

The 16-car, 20-lap Pure Stock feature got off to a rocky start with Cameron Smith jumping out front. In the pack Eric Watson and Brandy Ramzinski made contact with E. Watson ending up rolling onto his side. He was able to climb out and tried to return later in the race. As green finally flew, Campbell got the point chased by Okruhlik, Cody Leonard, Flanagan and Torres.

Campbell spun from the lead on lap 1, with William Cavender going around in the pack as they scattered. Okruhlik led the field back to green with Flanagan and Leonard side by side for second and Jarrett Payton blowing a right front tire while running fifth. Flanagan got around Leonard for third with Torres filling in the hole for third and Talon Minten getting fourth.

Torres got past Flanagan for second on lap 4, as Leonard slowed and pulled off. Ramzinski went for a spin on lap 6 to bring out a yellow. Okruhlik got away by five car lengths on the green and held that advantage until James Watson spun on lap 10 to bring out a yellow. The top three pulled away on green, while Minten slowed giving up spots to Janel Hilla and Jerry Jones.

Campbell spun again on lap 15 to bring out a yellow and st up a five lap trophy dash to the finish. Okruhlik got a good jump and began puling away, as Flanagan put the heat on Torres for second. As the white waved Okruhlik had a slight margin, over the second place fight, while Hilla and Jones ran side by side. At the checkers it was Okruhlik in the Odie Racing, Mo’s Racing Chassis, Chevy with the win.

“I hope my bad luck wasn’t related to my marriage,” joked Okruhlik. “I think the track worked in my favor tonight. I just took it easy and came out on top. We’ve had some plug wires burn up, bearing go out in the rear end and lost an axle the past three races. I was slipping on the maintenance and now I’ve got some time again and things are going together better.”

“I thought someone was there all the time, I didn’t know who it was and they really weren’t that close. But I was racing like they were. I found a groove that worked. It was kind of catfish the bottom in the corners and run down the straights. I made a few changes, there’s not much you can do on a Pure Stock.”

Pure Stocks

99 Frank Okruhlik, 24 Adam Torres, 581 Hunter Flanagan, 95 Jerry Jones, 7x Janel Hilla, 15 William Cavender, 10c Karoline Campbell, 13 Cameron Smith, 14 Trey Heald, 89 Talon Minten, 44 James Watson, 88 Brandy Ramzinski, 26c Cody Leonard, 9s Jarrett Payton, 71 Mike Harrison, 43 Eric Watson, 58 Randy Frautschi—DNS

Pure Stock heat winners; 13 Cameron Smith, 7x Janel Hilla, 99 Frank Okruhlik

Gaither Gathers First Ever Win

In only is fourth race of the season on dirt, Dillon Gaither grabbed his first ever Front Runner trophy, but it wasn’t easy. Looking to redeem himself after giving up a win due to a jump start penalty, Gaither jumped into lead only to spin a few laps later. Gaither worked his way back up and got a huge break when leader Cody Earnhardt had his car give up on the last lap. Gaither snuck past Co. Earnhardt at the line to pick up the victory.

On the initial start, Hailee Marcx led the way, but Kirsten Blevins went for an off track excursion in turn 2. The second start saw Gaither get off turn 2 with lead with Co. Earnhardt, Jimmy Carroll, Marcx and Charles Earnhardt III in pursuit. Gaither gave up the lead to Co. Earnhardt on lap 3 when looped it in turn 2.

With Co. Earnhardt now out front, Ch. Earnhardt got by Marcx on the restart for third. As Co. Earnhardt eased away, Brandon Sowder got by Marcx for third after Carroll was forced to pit from a top three spot with a flat right front. Gaither was steadily on the move, getting past Marcx on lap 9 and Sowder on lap 10. Trevor Bettis went off the back stretch for a lap 12 caution.

Ch. Earnhardt was put back two position for his earlier jump putting Gaither on Co. Earnhardt’s bumper for the restart. Co. Earnhardt got a good lead on Gaither and looked to be a runaway winner. But wait…In the last corners of the last lap, Co. Earnhardt had his car give up and it was Gaither nipping him at the line in the Rohmer Racing, Honda Tiburon for his inaugural win.

“I thought I was going to have to settle for second,” replied the young Gaither. “I knew I could make it back up front after I spun and he(Cody Earnhardt) broke and I got the chance and took the win. His car died and just waved me past. I really appreciate Greg Rohmer giving me the opportunity to drive this car.”

“My dad has raced on dirt before and I’ve been around it. I’ve picked it up pretty easy. My main concern was coming back and winning after giving that one away last weekend. We have a Pure Stock at the house that we’re building for next season so I’m moving up.”

Front Runners

9 Dillon Gaither, 33c Cody Earnhardt, 08 Brandon Sowder, 33 Charles Earnhardt III, 113 Hailee Marcx, 98E Marie Gonzalez, 57 Trevor Bettis, 67 Jimmy Carroll, 66c Cindy Snider, 17 Kirsten Blevins, 98 Will Holder—DNS

Front Runner heat winners; 33 Charles Earnhardt III, 33c Cody Earnhardt

Go-Karts

Jr. Division

1 Evan Lambert

11 Caitlyn Leddy

53 Chandler Fox

93 Cavan Leddy

07 Deull Arnold

Sr. Division

82 Andrew Garcia

12 Chentel Dancer

37 Aaron Trevino

9 Caitlin Leonard

137 Adam Trevino

17 Vincent Dancer

Pleasanton, Tx.,(June 16th, 2001) The racing action at Pleasanton’s I-37 Raceway at Newsome Motor Park was as hot as the weather, with several drivers possibly trying to make for missing the full moon during the off week. The track did as good of a job as possible to get a good racing surface despite week-long 100+ degree temperatures, and strong winds on race day, dust was kept to a minimum.

There were no return winners from the previous race night so any streaks went by the wayside. Several drivers returned to the Winners Circle or won in a different class, plus the IMCA Southern Sportmods had a first time winner and the Front Runners saw a win almost by default.

Dinsmore Gets First Win for new Daughter

After several weeks of disappointment and sorting out damage, Kerrville’s Greg Dinsmore refound his early season mojo and picked up the first for new baby daughter, Mackenzie. Dinsmore had to come from the back of the 15-car field after a flat on the initial start sent him to the tail after repairs. He then methodically picked off cars and got by early leader Joe Spillman. Once clear Dinsmore held off all challengers on restarts to grab his seventh win of the season.

The 20-lap IMCA Modified main saw the front row of Spillman and Tracy Fink stay wheel to wheel on lap 1 with Spillman leading by a bumper on lap 1. Fink fell in line second with Matt Fox, Robert Liese jr. and Dennis Taylor in tow. Billy Meyer and Allen Williams tangled on lap 1 in turn 2 for an early caution. On the restart Taylor and Darin Leonard got by Liese for fourth and fifth.

Dinsmore quickly made his way up to challenge Leonard for fifth when Fox spun and collected Liese, Mike McCarthy and Leonard who stopped to avoid contact. Once back to green, Dinsmore sailed around Leonard and Taylor for third, then got under Fink for second on lap 3. Spillman and Dinsmore were side by side for the lead on lap 4, with Dinsmore taking the spot on lap 5.

Fink drifted too high in turn 1 and got freight-trained by Taylor, Leonard and Bill Pittaway. Caution waved on lap 6 for Marlin Samford stopped in turn 2. Dinsmore got a good launch on green, while second through fifth ran nose to tail. Jason Borlace and Fink, who blew a motor, got tangled on lap 8 in turn 4 for a yellow.

Back under green, Dinsmore eased away, but Fox spun in turn 1 with Borlace, Meyer and Samford spinning to avoid Fox. On the restart Fox spun again, ending his night. Finally back to green, Taylor got by Spillman for second as the crossed flags were shown with Dinsmore, Taylor, Spillman, Leonard and Jamie Campbell in the top five.

Leonard got past Spillman on lap 10, followed by Campbell. Taylor was trying Dinsmore for the lead, but spun himself from second on lap 13 in turn 4 to bring out a yellow. Dinsmore got away clean on the restart leaving Leonard and Campbell battling for second. Williams ended his night when he slapped the front stretch wall on lap 16 and shed numerous body panels.

When green waved again, Pittaway was putting the heat on Spillman for third, as Dinsmore eased away from Leonard. Spillman was able to hold off the defending champ, Pittaway. Out front it was Dinsmore inching farther ahead of Leonard

going on to take the checkers in the racetechinfo.com, Sundowner RV, Ryan Bard Safety Foundation, JBHotshots, Good Ol’ Days Garage, Cen-Tex Motorsports, Harris Chassis.

“I finally got the car back(to where it was),” said Dinsmore. “It felt good.. It had a little push in it, but it was really fast. When I installed the new birdcages, I had the ‘clocking’ off. I called Bob(Harris) after the heats and he suggested some changes that were right on.”

“I cut a tire on the first start. So we got it changed and I had to restart all the way at the back. I got caught in the melee and bent the rim over into the tire. Thankfully the car was super drivable and super fast.”

“I was able to find the fast line first. Usually once you do others will follow you so it’s important to get there first and get out front. If you don’t you have to try to find a way to get around someone running it. It’s better just to get it done and get it over with.”

“There towards the end the track started going away and the fuel load burnt off so the rear percentage was going away and I tried a different line. If I didn’t push it as hard it would push. There’s still a couple things to work on..”

“It was the first win with the new baby. It’s awesome. The baby just trucks right along and isn’t bothered by the noise. It’s amazing. Candace had her at the motel until it cooled off, but was here in time for the our feature win.. That was pretty cool.”

IMCA Modifieds

8g Greg Dinsmore, 26 Darin Leonard, 29 Jamie Campbell, 44 Joe Spillman, 37 Bill Pittaway, 21 Jason Borlace, 67 Robert Liese jr., 38 Dennis Taylor, 99 Billy Meyer, 07 Allen Williams, 31 Marlin Samford, 53x Matt Fox, 24 Tracy Fink, 10 Ellis Tracy, 20 Mike McCarthy

IMCA Modified heats

Heat 1

38 Dennis Taylor, 37 Bill Pittaway, 99 Billy Meyer, 53x Matt Fox, 21 Jason Borlace—DNTG

Heat 2

24 Tracy Fink, 20 Mike McCarthy, 8g Greg Dinsmore, 26 Darin Leonard, 31Marlin Samford

Heat 3

44 Joe Spillman, 29 Jamie Campbell, 07 Allen Williams, 67 Robert Liese jr., 10 Ellis Tracy

Minten Motors to First Sportmod Win

Young Robby Minten(La Coste) ran the race of his life to snag his first ever IMCA Southern Sportmod victory. Minten, who had been snake bitten all season, took the point on lap 1 and never gave it up. Minten was pressured early by Anthony Gordon, then veteran Brian Rye on restarts. With the help of Uncle Ray(Doyon) and Brandon Blaylock, Minten finally hit the set up, held the fast line and scored his inaugural feature win.

As the 20-car, 20-lap IMCA Southern Sportmod feature roared to green, Minten led into turn 1 trailed by Gordon, Pat Lyon and Rye along side Michael Hernandez. Behind them it was three wide for sixth with multi-time winner an track champ, Johnny Torres making contact in the fight and losing spots. Torres rebounded to take fifth from Hernandez on lap 3, then fourth from Lyon on lap 4.

Up front Minten had crept away from Gordon who now had Rye along side taking second on lap 4. Moe VanKirk and Chuck Perry got by Lyon on lap 5 for sixth and seventh. Rye and Gordon made contact scrapping for second, with Torres sneaking past, and Hernandez with big run up top getting by all three. Randy Yount brought out a yellow on lap 9 when he got turned around..

As the race resumed and came to halfway it was Minten Rye, Hernandez, Torres and Gordon in the top five. Perry made a mid-race charge getting by Gordon on lap 10, then Torres for fourth on lap 11. Two laps later Perry grabbed third from Hernandez, while Lyon, Michael Walker and Greg Rohmer were three wide for seventh.

With two to go, Minten had a 4-car length edge on Rye and Perry, but Gordon spun in turn 2 to bring out a yellow and set up a green, white, checker finish. The young Minten held his composure on green and inched out by two car lengths, with Hernandez, Torres and VanKirk three abreast for fourth. Rye and Perry battled side by side on the final lap as Minten took the checkers in the 3D Landscaping, Boehle Signs & Graphics, Shepherds Racing Engine powered, Empire(Jim Mikulencak) Chassis.

“We tried a new set up,” exclaimed Minten. “It was something totally different and the car just hooked up on the top. It was a rocket. I was nervous when Anthony(Gordon) brought out that caution with two to go. I knew Johnny(Torres) was somewhere behind me and just knew I’d get passed by him or one of the Rye’s. I just stayed focused and tried to it my marks.”

“Brandon Blaylock helped me a lot with this set up, and my Uncle Ray(Doyon) is always there. We tried a whole new thing, and it worked. Before this race I was ready to throw in the towel. I was frustrated. It seemed everywhere I’d go, we’d wreck, spin out or do stupid stuff. Finally we got it all together.”

IMCA Southern Sportmods

4 Robby Minten, 115 Chuck Perry, 184 Brian Rye, 99x Michael Hernandez, 34 Michael Walker, 66 Johnny Torres, 58 Moe VanKirk, 51 Greg Rohmer, 9 Ray Doyon III, 60 Pat Lyon, 10D Don Painter, 57F Rowdy Flanagan, 22 Randy Bennett, 18 Larry Jernigan, 84k Patrick Kelly, 66y Randy Yount, 118 Anthony Gordon, 15 JC Pilcher, 10 Travis Penny, 92 Jason Stanley

IMCA SSM Heats

Heat 1

92 Jason Stanley, 118 Anthony Gordon, 9 Ray Doyon III, 58 Moe VanKirk, 66y Randy Yount, 34 Michael Walker, 10 Travis Penny

Heat 2

66 Johnny Torres, 99x Michael Hernandez, 4 Robby Minten, 115 Chuck Perry, 84k Patrick Kelly, 51 Greg Rohmer

Heat 3

18 Larry Jernigan, 184 Brian Rye, 60 Pat Lyon, 10D Don Painter, 22 Randy Bennett, 57F Rowdy Flanagan, 15 JC Pilcher

Dancer Out Does Limited Late Model Field

It’s usually not easy to jump into an unfamiliar car and find a win, but AJ Dancer(Red Rock) showed that Greg Dinsmore wasn’t the only driver capable of the feat. Dancer climbed in the Walt Clark owned car, got by early leader Andrew Hesler past halfway and motored on to the victory.

The Limited Late Model feature got off to a rocky start, a sign of things to come.. Leland Waddell led the way off turn 2 on the initial start, but got bumped by Hesler sending him around in turn 4. On the second start Waddell led in to turn 1, Shane Moore tried to crossover in turn 4, but spun and continued. Waddell’s time out front ended on lap 1 when spun in turn 2 scattering the field for an early caution.

Hesler led on the restart followed by Robert Danielson, Matt Hodge and multi-time winner Trey Votion. Votion had just gotten by Danielson for third when Chris Jones spun for lap 2 yellow. Once back to green, Dancer got around Harlin Covert and Danielson for fourth. Moore looped it in turn 2 for a lap 5 caution. It wasn’t long after green waved that Hodge, apparently spotting the turn 2 troll, got hung on an infield tire for yellow on lap 6.

Finally under green, the top three, Hesler, Votion and Dancer, eased away from

Covert and Gary Hunter. Dancer used the top to go past Votion on lap 7 for second and quickly got along side Hesler for the lead. Dancer got the nose out front only to have a caution for a spin by Jones erase the pass. Hesler and Dancer edged away while Covert and Votion ran door to door for third.

Covert secured the spot on lap 11, while Dancer again tried the high groove for the lead. Dancer was able to complete the pass on Hesler to lead on lap 13. Hunter spun on lap 15 after contact from Richard Bartosh, who was sent to the back. On the restart Covert was looking low on Hesler for second.

Moore spun in turn 4 was trying to roll start his car in front of the leaders, Covert slowed to avoid contact with Votion and Hunter getting by. Yellow for Moore’s stalled car in turn 4 gave Covert the spots back. Dancer got a good jump on the restart while Hesler, Covert and Votion battled for second. At the checkers it was Dancer in the Eagle Racing, VISA/Mastercard, Parks Engine Service, Shaw Chassis with a Camaro clip taking the win, while Hunter nipped Votion at the line.

“Walt must build a good car,” replied Dancer. “I really didn’t do a whole lot. I think Walt put this car together with pieces of everything. There may even be a Volkswagen Bug under there. I used the top because everyone else was running the bottom. I guess I’m not as smart as them. Up top it’s closer to the edge.”

“I think the secret of my success, is not thinking. I really don’t think about anything, if I do I’ll just mess it up. Trey(Votion) and Drew(Hesler) were as fast as us, but they just didn’t find the upper groove.”

“With myself and TJ working on it and AJ driving it, it’s a winning combination,” added car owner Clark.

Limited Late Models

32 AJ Dancer, 60 Harlin Covert, 1 Andrew Hesler, 14 Gary Hunter, 99 Trey Votion, 28 Leland Waddell, Richard Bartosh, 49 Robert Danielson, 18 Shane Moore, 58 Matt Hodge

Limited Late Model heat winners; 49 Robert Danielson, 7 Richard Bartosh

Casey Captures Street Stock Honors

San Antonio’s Tommy Casey found his way back to the Winners Circle after several years. Casey grabbed the point on green, then went wire to wire in the 15-lap feature that went without a caution. At the checkers Casey held a half straightaway margin over defending track champ Wade Jones.

As green waved on the Street Stock feature Casey led the pack into turn 1 with AJ Wernette and Mike Lyon side by side for second while Aaron Leddy was door to door with Jones for fourth. As Casey led back to the line on lap 1 AJ Wernette, Lyon and Leddy were almost three wide for second. As that battle sorted out, AJ Dancer got by both Leddy and AJ Wernette for third.

Stephan Danielson, Jones and Leddy went three abreast for fourth on lap 3. Danielson got the spot and was looking low on Dancer for third. Dancer held Danielson off and began pressuring Lyon for second. With Dancer trying under Lyon, Danielson tried even lower, but ended up doing a 360 to avoid contact losing several spots.

Jones, running the middle, then began to pick off cars on his way to the front. Jones got by Dancer on lap 9 then Lyon for second on lap 10, but found himself trailing Casey who had built a good margin. Dancer took third from Lyon in the final laps. Back up front it was Casey, in the Clays Auto Parts & Machine Shop, Richard & Bea Villanueva, Odie Automotive/Garfield Shanklin, Camaro grabbing the checkers comfortably ahead of Jones.

“We’re finally starting to get a handle on the car,” commented Casey. “The guys here are helping us out a lot. Between the other racers, like the Wernette group and AJ Dancer, and reading some books we’re finally getting it to hook up on the dry slick. We’ve really been bad on the slick tracks.”

“I don’t care what anyone says there’s not enough time on these short tracks to try to look back for who’s coming. Chris Swenson always tell me to adjust the brake bias while I’m driving, but I’ll wait until under caution. I’ve got enough to do with the steering wheel in my hands.”

“We’ve done some adjusting on the springs, wheel offset and weight jacks to get the car better. Just searching to find the best combination for this track.. Clay(Kotara) and Roger have got us a good engine package.”

“It’s been two or three years since I’ve won, and it was on Father’s Day Weekend too. Maybe I should just race on that weekend every year.”

Street Stocks

15 Tommy Casey, 41 Wade Jones, 52 AJ Dancer, 40 Mike Lyon, 149 Stephan Danielson, 37 AJ Wernette, 37w Wayne Wernette, 44 Joe Spillman, 93 Aaron Leddy

Street Stock heat winners; 41 Wade Jones, 15 Tommy Casey

The Pure stock 20-lapper saw a return face to the Winers Circle, although the car is very familiar with the place. Adam Torres(San Antonio), driving the former championship car of Marc Roy, jumped out front early and never looked back going flag to flag for the win. It was the first win in several years for Torres in the 24/7 Towing, Tator Plumbing, Chevy.

Torres got a good jump from the pole, while Tim Watson and Karoline Campbell were side by side trailed by Eric Watson and Brandy Ramzinski. T. Watson secured the second spot, while Jarrett Payton got by E. Watson for fifth. Payton and Ramzinski both got past Campbell, with Frank Okruhlik charging up behind them. Okruhlik’s wedding night came to an end when he lost an axle on lap 5(Honeymoon for the newlyweds stated early)

On the restart, Payton battled with T. Watson for second but lost a right front tire and stopped in the front stretch. Torres got a big advantage on the restart while Cody Leonard got along side Ramzinski for fourth. After picking off the spot, Leonard got around Campbell for third on lap 10. Up front Torres had built a full straightaway lead.

Leonard took second from T. Watson on lap 14, but found himself well behind Torres who easily cutting through traffic. Leonard tried to cut into Torres’ lead but to no avail as the laps wound down. Janel Hilla worked her way past Campbell for fourth in the final laps, but it was Torres crossing under the checkers with the convincing victory.

Pure Stocks

24 Adam Torres, 26c Cody Leonard, 1 Tim Watson, 7x Janel Hilla, 10c Karoline Campbell, 89 Ryan Doyon, 581 Hunter Flanagan, 95 Jerry Jones, 15 William Cavender, 44 James Watson, 14 Trey Heald, 88 Brandy Ramzinski, 66r Rick Snyder, F5 Kevin Vasbinder, 9s Jarrett Payton, 43 Eric Watson, 99 Frank Okruhlik, 94 Tator Mason—DNS, 117 Devin Adler—DNS

Pure Stock heat winners; 99 Frank Okruhlik, 88 Brandy Ramzinski, 24 Adam Torres

In the Front Runner feature, Somerset’s Hailee Marcx was just as surprised as anyone when she found herself in the Winners Circle at the races completion. Marcx was one of only two cars left running as the race was called by the 10-run mercy rule. Marcx was in the right place after two groups, battling for the lead, found themselves in a heap and received the black flag.

The race started off innocent enough with track promoter Jim Knudtson leading into turn 1. Knudtson slowed while Jimmy Carroll sailed by off turn 2 to lead lap 1 followed by Roy Easler jr., Landon Sowder and Marcx. Knudtson was black flagged by his son and race director for going too slow(Happy Fathers Day !). Anthony Maciel got by Marcx for fourth, with Charles Earnhardt III following to fifth.

Easler, using the top, got by Carroll to lead lap 4 then got hung in slower traffic. Carroll was able to sneak by of turn 2, but Easler got back to the lead before lap 5. Maciel and Ch. Earnhardt got together in turn 4 for a lap 6 caution. On the ensuing restart, Easler held the lead but was pressured by Carroll and Cody Earnhardt. Co.

Co. Earnhardt and Carroll traded some paint with Carroll getting into the back of Easler. As Easler began going around he was finished off by Co. Earnhardt who had nowhere to go. All three received the black flag much to the crowds disapproval. This put Ch. Earnhardt back out front after making repairs from his earlier incident.

Ch. Earnhardt and Sowder pulled away on green to settle it among themselves. While fighting for the lead in the final laps contact sent both sailing out the pit exit leaving only Marcx and Cindy Snider, who was down a couple laps, on the track. Officials decided to black flag Ch. Earnhardt and Sowder, then declared Marcx, in the Howies Lawn & Landscaping, Alamo Homes, Bettis Storage, 6-Pack Racing Grand Am the winner.

“It was pretty weird,” said Marcx. “I was just out there racing and the next thing I know I’m in Victory Lane. I saw those guys battling ahead of me. That last wreck scared me when they went off the track as fast as they did. I didn’t know what to think.”

“It’s awesome getting the win no matter how it happens. We’re doing good in the points, second behind the 67(Jimmy Carroll) and we’re going to pick up some points on him tonight.”

Front Runners

113 Hailee Marcx, 33 Charles Earnhardt III, 08 Landon Sowder, 66r Cindy Snider, 12 Roy Easler jr., 33c Cody Earnhardt, 67 Jimmy Carroll, 3 Anthony Maciel, 98 Hayden Anderson, 27 Jim Knudtson, 98E Will Holden, 17 Kirsten Blevins

Front Runner heat winners; 12 Roy Easler jr., 67 Jimmy Carroll

Chase Jupe padded his IMCA modified point lead with another win in the feature with Keith White in second and Benji Kirkpatrick in third.

Chris Grusendorf claimed his second IMCA hobby stock feature win of the year followed by Ray Kemp, Jr. and Jeremy Oliver.

Jason Gauntt, Doug Andrews, and Tommy Kirkpatrick were the top three in the street stock feature.

Jeff Shepperd reached the finish line first in the pure stock feature. Wade White took second and Weston Glaser ran third.

Steve Wade was driver of the week and took home his first winner’s trophy of the season in the cruiser feature. Andrew Richards finished second, and Dwain Wills was third.

Emil Horak, Jr. outlasted the other Demolition Derby hopefuls in a hard fought battle for the main prize. Richard Morosky was second, and Joe Williams, third. Williams’ car was judged the best looking before the derby. Morosky’s car was the worst looking after the derby, and Tommy Honey got the nod for the best hit of the contest.

Heart O’ Texas Speedway Race Results (June 17, 2011)

IMCA Modifieds 6/17/2011
Feature: 1. Chase Jupe (Waco, TX), 2. Keith White (Academy, TX), 3. Benji Kirkpatrick (Elm Mott, TX), 4. Billy Bachmayer Jr. (Belton, TX), 5. Keith Green (Waco, TX), 6. Dylan Shilling (Elm Mott, TX), 7. Steven MacIsaac (Waco, TX), 8. Pat McGuire (Belton, TX), 9. Ben Ketteman (Pflugerville, TX), 10. Doyle Massa (Coupland, TX), 11. Robert Black (Mart, TX)

IMCA SportMods 6/17/2011
Feature: 1. Randy Doyle (Killeen, TX), 2. T.J. Green (Waco, TX), 3. Bobby Mercer Jr. (China Spring, TX), 4. Chris Cogburn (Waco, TX), 5. Kevin Green (Waco, TX), 6. Ronnie Bell Jr. (Waco, TX), 7. Ricky Rodriguez (Eddy, TX), 8.. Eddie Grmela (Elm Mott, TX), 9. Cody Daniel (Bellmead, TX), 10. Johnny Sheets (Gatesville, TX), 11. Brian Walker (Bruceville, TX), 12. Shelley Sakhnini (Copperas Cove, TX), 13. Michael Thompson (Waco, TX), 14. Matt Miller (Pflugerville, TX), 15. Cody Frank (Lorena, TX), 16. BJ Dulock

IMCA Hobby Stocks 6/17/2011
Feature: 1. Chris Grusendorf (Moody, TX), 2. Ray Kemp Jr. (Waco, TX), 3. Jeremy Oliver (Chilton, TX), 4. Shannon Dulock (Axtell, TX), 5. Andy Roller (Bellmead, TX), 6. Scott Tacker (West, TX), 7. Garett Rawls (China Spring, TX), 8. Jeremy Knight (Waco, TX), 9. Jordan Kornegay (China Spring, TX), 10. Jeremy Wininger (Georgetown, TX), 11. Jeremy Hendrix (Robinson, TX), 12. Jeff Sexton (West, TX), 13. Robert Scrivner (Waco, TX), 14. Nathan Sodek (Eddy, TX), 15. Michael Hilliard (Temple, TX), 16. Michael Guenat (Robinson, TX)

Street Stocks 6/17/2011
Feature: 1. Jason Gauntt (Elm Mott, TX), 2. Doug Andrews (Elm Mott, TX), 3. Tommy Kirkpatrick (Elm Mott, TX), 4. David Khoury (Waco, TX), 5. Matt Hood (Waco, TX), 6. Bill Eller (Lorena, TX), 7. Keith White (Academy, TX), 8. Bobby Mercer Jr. (China Spring, TX), 9. Greg Andrews (Waco, TX), 10. Ed Thompson (Waco, TX)

Pure Stocks 6/17/2011
Feature: 1. Jeff Shepperd (Elm Mott, TX), 2. Wade White (Waco, TX), 3. Weston Glaser (Lorena, TX), 4. Jack Jenkins (Waco, TX), 5. Billy Shaw (Crawford, TX), 6. Cody Shaw (Crawford, TX), 7. Tommy Honey (Robinson, TX), 8. Ryan Hopkins (Waco, TX), 9. Kevin Smith (Elm Mott, TX), 10. Chad Pelham (Whitney, TX), 11. Thomas Schmidt (Robinson, TX), 12. Jeff Willis (West, TX)

Cruisers 6/17/2011
Feature: 1. Steve Wade (Waco, TX), 2. Andrew Richards (Robinson, TX), 3. Dwain Wills (Waco, TX), 4. Jr. Jean (Blum, TX), 5. Marshall Sauseda (Waco, TX), 6. William Dean (Hubbard, TX), 7. Russell Bullock (Waco, TX), 8. Billy Williams (Bellmead, TX), 9. Jeff Woodruff (Elm Mott, TX), 10. Barry Gaston (Waco, TX), 11. Mike VanCleave (Waco, TX), 12. Amy Nichols (Robinson, TX)
Twisters 6/17/2011
Feature: 1. Tommy Hultz (Kempner, TX), 2. Brian Bagent (Killeen, TX), 3. George Clarkson (Kempner, TX), 4. Jeffrey Hunter (Nolanville, TX), 5. Clayton Clarkson (Kempner, TX), 6. Dena Wachsmann (West, TX), 7. John Fikes (Waco, TX), 8. Johnny Japort (China Spring, TX), 9. James Cochran II (Harker Heights, TX), 10. Katy Baur (Crawford, TX), 11. Joe Shaw (McGregor, TX)

Demolition Derby
1. Emil Horak, Jr. (Dallas, TX), 2. Richard Morosky (Ross, TX), 3. Joe Williams (Waco, TX), 4. Tommy Honey (Robinson, TX), DNS Ronnie Bell, Jr. (Speegleville, TX),
Best Looking Car before the Derby – Joe Williams,
Worst Looking Car after the Derby – Richard Morosky,
Best Hit – Tommy Honey

T.J. Green picked up his first win of the season in the IMCA SportMod feature with Cody Frank and Green’s brother, Kevin, in second and third.

Ray Kemp Jr. was another first time winner in the IMCA Hobby Stock feature. Michael Guenat and Jeremy Oliver rounded out the top three.

Bobby Mercer Jr. added a second feature win to his season record in the Street Stock feature. The Pure Stock win went to Tommy Honey, also his second of the year.

Jay Hutson claimed the Cruiser feature and Jarrett Roberts won the Junior Mini Stock event.

Heart O’ Texas Speedway Race Results – April 15, 2011

IMCA Modifieds 4/15/2011
Feature: 1. Keith White (Academy, TX), 2. Chase Jupe (Waco, TX), 3. Dillon Smith (Waco, TX), 4. Pat McGuire (Belton, TX), 5. Keith Green (Waco, TX), 6. Ben Ketteman (Pflugerville, TX), 7. Steven MacIsaac (Waco, TX), 8. Jimmie Helona (Crawford, TX), 9. Ricky Kizer (Gatesville, TX), 10. Dylan Shilling (Elm Mott, TX), 11. Benji Kirkpatrick (Elm Mott, TX), 12.. Jimmy Don Sumerour (Lorena, TX)
Heat 1:1. Benji Kirkpatrick (Elm Mott, TX), 2. Pat McGuire (Belton, TX), 3. Jimmy Don Sumerour (Lorena, TX), 4. Jimmie Helona (Crawford, TX), 5. Dillon Smith (Waco, TX), 6. Steven MacIsaac (Waco, TX)
Heat 2:1. Keith Green (Waco, TX), 2. Keith White (Academy, TX), 3. Chase Jupe (Waco, TX), 4. Ben Ketteman (Pflugerville, TX), 5. Ricky Kizer (Gatesville, TX), 6. Dylan Shilling (Elm Mott, TX)

IMCA Stock Cars 4/15/2011
Feature: 1. Keith White (Academy, TX), 2. Matt Guillaume (Tomball, TX), 3. Jason Batt (Harker Heights, TX), 4. Robin Batt (Harker Heights, TX), 5. Jason Honey (Waco, TX), 6. J.C. Howell (Mabank, TX), 7. Richard Valentine (Harker Heights, TX), 8. Tony McPherson Sr. (Salado, TX), 9. Ed Thompson (Waco, TX), 10. Sam Sovey (Waco, TX)
Heat: 1. Jason Honey (Waco, TX), 2. Jason Batt (Harker Heights, TX), 3. Sam Sovey (Waco, TX), 4. Keith White (Academy, TX), 5. Robin Batt (Harker Heights, TX), 6. J.C. Howell (Mabank, TX), 7. Matt Guillaume (Tomball, TX), 8. Richard Valentine (Harker Heights, TX), 9. Tony McPherson Sr. (Salado, TX), 10. Ed Thompson (Waco, TX)

IMCA SportMods 4/15/2011
Feature: 1. T.J. Green (Waco, TX), 2. Cody Frank (Lorena, TX), 3. Kevin Green (Waco, TX), 4. Chris Cogburn (Waco, TX), 5. Dean Abbey (Comanche, TX), 6. Bobby Mercer Jr. (China Spring, TX), 7. Johnny Sheets (Gatesville, TX), 8. Tom Earl Jr. (Haslet, TX), 9. J.C. Howell (Mabank, TX), 10. Ricky Rodriguez (Eddy, TX), 11. Ronnie Bell Jr. (Waco, TX), 12. Cody Daniel (Bellmead, TX), 13. Eddie Grmela (Elm Mott, TX), 14. Edward Schmidt (Mt. Calm, TX), 15. Corey Homan (Oglesby, TX), 16. Shelley Sakhnini (Copperas Cove, TX), 17. Randy Doyle (Killeen, TX), 18. Bryan Monroe (Mabank, TX), 19. Zac Sydney (Farmersville, TX), 20. Sidney Kiphen (Gatesville, TX)
Heat 1:1. Bobby Mercer Jr. (China Spring, TX), 2. Ronnie Bell Jr. (Waco, TX), 3. Edward Schmidt (Mt. Calm, TX), 4. Bryan Monroe (Mabank, TX), 5. Randy Doyle (Killeen, TX), 6. Eddie Grmela (Elm Mott, TX)
Heat 2:1. Cody Frank (Lorena, TX), 2. Tom Earl Jr. (Haslet, TX), 3. Chris Cogburn (Waco, TX), 4. Kevin Green (Waco, TX), 5. Ricky Rodriguez (Eddy, TX), 6. Shelley Sakhnini (Copperas Cove, TX), 7. Zac Sydney (Farmersville, TX)
Heat 3:1. Cody Daniel (Bellmead, TX), 2. T.J. Green (Waco, TX), 3. Johnny Sheets (Gatesville, TX), 4. Sidney Kiphen (Gatesville, TX), 5. Dean Abbey (Comanche, TX), 6. J.C. Howell (Mabank, TX), 7. Corey Homan (Oglesby, TX)

IMCA Hobby Stocks 4/15/2011
Feature: 1. Ray Kemp Jr. (Waco, TX), 2. Michael Guenat (Robinson, TX), 3. Jeremy Oliver (Chilton, TX), 4. Andy Roller (Bellmead, TX), 5. Garett Rawls (China Spring, TX), 6. Charles Cosper (Belton, TX), 7. Jaron Shahan (China Spring, TX), 8. David Bissonette (Stephenville, TX), 9. Richard Pickens (Lorena, TX), 10. Jeremy Wininger (Georgetown, TX), 11. Jordan Kornegay (China Spring, TX), 12. Jeff Sexton (West, TX), 13. Allen Montgomery (Ft. Worth, TX), 14. Zach Henson (Lorena, TX), 15. Shannon Dulock (Axtell, TX),
Heat 1:1. Andy Roller (Bellmead, TX), 2. Allen Montgomery (Ft. Worth, TX), 3. Jaron Shahan (China Spring, TX), 4. Ray Kemp Jr. (Waco, TX), 5. Jeff Sexton (West, TX), 6. Zach Henson (Lorena, TX), 7. Shannon Dulock (Axtell, TX), 8. David Bissonette (Stephenville, TX)
Heat 2:1. Richard Pickens (Lorena, TX), 2. Michael Guenat (Robinson, TX), 3. Garett Rawls (China Spring, TX), 4. Jeremy Oliver (Chilton, TX), 5. Charles Cosper (Belton, TX), 6. Jeremy Wininger (Georgetown, TX), 7. Jordan Kornegay (China Spring, TX)

Street Stocks 4/15/2011
Feature: 1. Bobby Mercer Jr. (China Spring, TX), 2. Ed Thompson (Waco, TX), 3. David Khoury (Waco, TX), 4. Tommy Kirkpatrick (Elm Mott, TX), 5. Gordon Coble (Lago Vista, TX), 6. Brandon Geurin (Whitney, TX), 7. Matt Hood (Waco, TX), 8. Jason Gauntt (Elm Mott, TX), 9. Greg Andrews (Waco, TX), 10. Bill Eller (Lorena, TX), 11. Bill Miller (Taylor, TX)
Heat: 1. Bobby Mercer Jr. (China Spring, TX), 2. Brandon Geurin (Whitney, TX), 3. Tommy Kirkpatrick (Elm Mott, TX), 4. Ed Thompson (Waco, TX), 5. David Khoury (Waco, TX), 6. Gordon Coble (Lago Vista, TX), 7. Jason Gauntt (Elm Mott, TX), 8. Bill Miller (Taylor, TX), 9. Bill Eller (Lorena, TX), 10. Matt Hood (Waco, TX)

Pure Stocks 4/15/2011
Feature: 1. Tommy Honey (Robinson, TX), 2. Wade White (Waco, TX), 3. Jeff Shepperd (Elm Mott, TX), 4. Kevin Smith (Elm Mott, TX), 5. Weston Glaser (Lorena, TX), 6. Jack Jenkins (Waco, TX), 7. Kenny Garrett (Mabank, TX), 8. Billy Shaw (Crawford, TX), 9. Colt Glaser (Lorena, TX), 10. Lee Howell (Payne Springs, TX), 11. Frankie Jones (Godley, TX), 12. Justin Lewis (Godley, TX), 13. Ryan Hopkins, 14. Cody Shaw (Crawford, TX), 15. Timmy Kemp (Waco, TX), 16. Jeff Willis (West, TX), 17. Amy Miller (Bellmead, TX),
Heat 1:1. Jeff Shepperd (Elm Mott, TX), 2. Tommy Honey (Robinson, TX), 3. Weston Glaser (Lorena, TX), 4. Billy Shaw (Crawford, TX), 5. Jack Jenkins (Waco, TX), 6. Lee Howell (Payne Springs, TX), 7. Cody Shaw (Crawford, TX), 8. Frankie Jones (Godley, TX), 9. Amy Miller (Bellmead, TX)
Heat 2:1. Wade White (Waco, TX), 2. Timmy Kemp (Waco, TX), 3. Kenny Garrett (Mabank, TX), 4. Kevin Smith (Elm Mott, TX), 5. Justin Lewis (Godley, TX), 6. Ryan Hopkins, 7. Jeff Willis (West, TX), 8. Colt Glaser (Lorena, TX)

Cruisers 4/15/2011
Feature: 1. Martin Quiram (Hubbard, TX), 2. William Dean (Hubbard, TX), 3. Steve Wade (Waco, TX), 4. Andrew Richards (Robinson, TX), 5. Billy Williams (Bellmead, TX), 6. Russell Bullock (Waco, TX), 7. Jr. Jean (Blum, TX), 8. Jeff Woodruff (Elm Mott, TX), 9. Barry Gaston (Waco, TX), 10. Kevin Harper (McGregor, TX), 11. Amy Nichols (Robinson, TX), 12. Anthony Simcik (Waco, TX), 13. Mike Van Cleave (Waco, TX), 14. Marshall Sauseda (Waco, TX), 15. David Andrews (Bellmead, TX)

Jr. Mini Stocks 4/15/2011
Feature: 1. Jarrett Roberts (Temple, TX), 2. Alexis DePalma (Woodway, TX), 3. Kayleigh Kornegay (China Spring, TX), 4. Cory Kreder (Elm Mott, TX), 5. Jarrett Charnock (Belton, TX)

Twisters 4/15/2011
Feature: 1. Chris Kilgore (Eddy, TX), 2. John Fikes (Waco, TX), 3. Joe Parrish (Killeen, TX), 4. Joe Shaw (McGregor, TX), 5. Cameron Parker (Waco, TX), 6. Dena Wachsmann (West, TX), 7. Chris Anderson (Bruceville, TX), 8. Brandon Hood (McGregor, TX), 9. Dana Harris (Bruceville, TX), 10. Johnny Japort (China Spring, TX)

Sam Sovey lead all 15-laps of the IMCA Stock Car feature event and was first to the checkered flag in front of White and Robin Batt but his car was found to be illegal in post-race inspection. White was awarded the win and remains a perfect four for four in the Stock Cars in 2011. Batt challenged White throughout the race and finished second ahead of wife Robin and Matt Guillaume.

Lap after lap Randy Doyle stayed smooth and consistent to claim his first IMCA SportMod feature event of the season. Cody Frank pressured Doyle throughout the 20-lap event and finished second followed by T.J. Green, Kevin Green and Bobby Mercer, Jr.

In Street Stocks, Brandon Geurin and David Khoury raced nose-to-tail for the second half of the feature event with Geurin holding off a last lap pass attempt to claim his first win of 2011. Bobby Mercer, Jr., Tommy Kirkpatrick and Gordon Coble rounded out the top five.

Wade White held off Tommy Honey to win the Pure Stock event while William Dean claimed his first Cruisers feature win. Jarrett Roberts topped the Jr. Mini Stocks and Johnny Japort continued his winning ways in Twisters.

Heart O’ Texas Speedway Race Results – April 8, 2011

IMCA Modifieds

Feature:1. Keith White (Academy, TX), 2. Benji Kirkpatrick (Elm Mott, TX), 3. Pat McGuire (Belton, TX), 4. Chase Jupe (Waco, TX), 5. Brandon Stewart (Academy, TX), 6. Jimmy Don Sumerour (Lorena, TX), 7. Dillon Smith (Waco, TX), 8. Doug Lorenz (Killeen, TX), 9. Steven MacIsaac (Waco, TX), 10. Wes Dulock (West, TX), 11. Dylan Shilling (Elm Mott, TX), 12. Ketih Green (Waco, TX), 13. Justin Radcliff (China Spring, TX), 14. Ricky Kizer (Gatesville, TX), 15. Ben Ketteman (Pflugerville, TX), 16. David Pierce (Ft. Worth, TX)

IMCA SportMods

Feature:1. Randy Doyle (Killeen, TX), 2. Cody Frank (Lorena, TX), 3. T.J. Green (Waco, TX), 4. Kevin Green (Waco, TX), 5. Bobby Mercer Jr. (China Spring, TX), 6. Chris Cogburn (Waco, TX), 7. Eddie Grmela (Elm Mott, TX), 8. Ricky Rodriguez (Eddy, TX), 9. Cody Daniel (Bellmead, TX), 10. Johnny Sheets (Gatesville, TX), 11. Ronnie Bell Jr. (Waco, TX), 12. Sidney Kiphen (Gatesville, TX), 13. Shelley Sakhnini (Copperas Cove, TX)

IMCA Stock Cars

Feature:1. Keith White (Academy, TX), 2. Jason Batt (Harker Heights, TX), 3. Robin Batt (Harker Heights, TX), 4. Matt Guillaume (Tomball, Tx), 5. Ed Thompson (Waco, TX), 6. Tony McPherson Sr. (Salado, Tx), 7. Richard Braziel (Waco, TX), 8. Jason Honey (Waco, TX), 9. Sam Sovey (Waco, Tx), 10. Richard Valentine (Harker Heights, TX)

IMCA Hobby Stocks

Feature:1. Jeremy Oliver (Chilton, TX), 2. Ray Kemp Jr. (Waco, TX), 3. Andy Roller (Bellmead, TX), 4. Jaron Shahan (China Spring, TX), 5. Chris Grusendorf (Moody, TX), 6. Michael Guenat (Robinson, TX), 7. Shannon Dulock (Axtell, TX), 8. Jordan Kornegay (China Spring, TX), 9. Richard Pickens (Lorena, TX), 10. Jeremy Hendrix (Robinson, TX), 11. Jeff Sexton (West, TX), 12. Garett Rawls (China Spring, TX), 13. Zach Henson (Lorena, TX), 14. Dylan Smith (Riesel, TX)

Street Stocks

Feature:1. Brandon Geurin (Whitney, TX), 2. David Khoury (Waco, TX), 3. Bobby Mercer Jr. (China Spring, TX), 4. Tommy Kirkpatrick (Elm Mott, TX), 5. Gordon Coble (Lago Vista, TX), 6. Kirk Tidwell (Hillsboro, TX), 7. Lewis Blackwood (Pendleton, TX), 8. Bill Eller (Lorena, TX), 9. Matt Hood (Waco, TX), 10. Jason Gauntt (Elm Mott, TX), 11. Ed Thompson (Waco, TX), 12. Greg Andrews (Waco, TX), 13. Zachary Schutz (Robinson, TX)

Pure Stocks

Feature:1. Wade White (Waco, TX), 2. Tommy Honey (Robinson, TX), 3. Billy Shaw (Crawford, TX), 4. Kevin Smith (Elm Mott, TX), 5. Colt Glaser (Lorena, TX), 6. Jeff Shepperd (Elm Mott, TX), 7. Jack Jenkins (Waco, TX), 8. Cody Shaw (Crawford, TX), 9. Dillon Payne (Hillsboro, TX), 10. Weston Glaser (Lorena, TX), 11. Jamie Haynes (Penelope, TX), 12. Timmy Kemp (Waco, TX), 13. Ryan Hopkins, 14. Thomas Schmidt (Robinson, TX)

Cruisers

Feature:1. William Dean (Hubbard, TX), 2. Jr. Jean (Blum, TX), 3. Marshall Sauseda (Waco, TX), 4. Billy Williams (Bellmead, TX), 5. Barry Gaston (Waco, TX), 6. Russell Bullock (Waco, TX), 7. Martin Quiram (Hubbard, TX), 8. Andrew Richards (Robinson, TX), 9. Amy Nichols (Robinson, TX), 10. Steve Wade (Waco, TX), 11. Mike Vancleave (Waco, TX), 12. Hollie Gaston (Waco, TX), 13. Steven Wade (Waco, TX), 14. Anthony Simcik (Waco, TX)

Jr. Mini Stocks

Feature:1. Jarrett Roberts (Temple, TX), 2. Kayleigh Kornegay (China Spring, TX), 3. Austin Theiss (Hockley, TX), 4. Cory Kreder (Elm Mott, TX), 5. Alexis DePalma (Woodway, TX), 6. Jarrett Charnock (Belton, TX)

Twisters

Feature:1. Johnny Japort (China Spring, TX), 2. Chris Kilgore (Eddy, TX), 3. Joe Shaw (McGregor, Tx), 4. Joe Parrish (Killeen, TX), 5. Amanda Harper (McGregor, TX), 6. Dena Wachsmann (West, TX), 7. Dana Harris (Bruceville, TX), 8. Cameron Parker (Waco, TX), 9. Brandon Hood (McGregor, TX), 10. Chris Anderson (Bruceville, TX), 11. John Fikes (Waco, TX)