Ray Allen Kulhanek was the ASCS Sprint feature winner.
By Don Cook Fort Worth Star-Telegram
Heart O Texas Speedway (Waco) May 22 (Friday)
Five time Gulf South Series Champion, Ray Allen Kulhanek, No. 21t, was the American Sprint Car Series winner at Heart O Texas Speedway Friday Night. Coming from the eighth position, Kulhanek corraled the win with local Kevin Ramey, No. 1a, settling for second. Scottie McDonald, No. 88, was third, Raven Culp, No. 3, had a good run for fourth and Lane Whittington, No. 17, was fifth. Lang, Pate, McNeil, Estes and Thomas, rounded out the top ten. Several cars were involved in wrecks. Caleb Martin, No. 51, ran over a Sprint tire at the start of the race and rolled his Sprint. Jacob Lucas, No. 57, got upside side on the back straight during the race. Tommy Bryant, No. 28, who lead several laps of the feature race, had no place to go, clipped the front of Jacob's car and took his car out of the race. The next Southern Trailer Works ASCS Gulf South Region presented by Griffith Truck and Equipment race is June 19, at the Golden Triangle Raceway. Twenty Sprints started the 25-lap feature.
Memorial Day Weekend Madness continues this Sunday, May 24, featuring the Sprint Series of Texas, plus a full racing program! Gates open at 5 p.m. and racing starts at 7 p.m.!
Ray Allen Kulhanek celebrates his ASCS Sprint feature win.
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IMCA Modified Winner: Justin Radcliff, No. 11j, ruled the Modified feature. A full field of twenty-four cars got this party started. Brian Walker, No. 9, was second, Kevin Green, No. 5, was third, Paul White, No. 2, was fourth and Dillion Pike, No. 6*, was fifth. McGuire, Gould, Bragg, Tomlinson, and White round out the top ten.
Jerry Frydrych was involved in a roll over during his B-main.
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IMCA SportMod Winner: Sid "The King" Kiphen, won the hard fought SportMod feature. Robert Scrivner, No. 53, pushed him, but ended up second, Jeffrey Abbey, No. 37, was third, Chris Cogburn, No. 601, was fourth and Garett Rawls, No. 4g, was fifth. Sheppard, Hammond, Hanusch, Florio and Hughes, round out the top ten. Twenty-four cars started the feature.
There were a lot of out of town cars including Brad Shirley's SportMod.
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IMCA Stock Car Winner: Charles Cosper, No. 33, gave Benji Kirkpatrick, No. 72, a run for his money, but settled for second. Kirk Martin, No. 69, was third, Eric Jones, No. 84x, was fourth and Damon Hammond, No. 116, was fifth. Batt, Muirhead, Delevan, Bauser, and O'Bryan, round out the top ten. Twenty-one cars started the feature.
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IMCA Hobby Stock Winner: Jeremy Oliver, No. 82, was the run-a-way winner. Hayden Wade, No. 8w3, was second, Stacey Robinette, No. 43x, was third, Chayson Bishnow, No. 25b, was fourth and Stephanie Henderson, No. 528, was fifth. Komegay, Roller, Snyder, Whalley, and Zucha, round out the top ten. Sixteen cars started the feature.
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Street Stock Winner: Tommy Kirkpatrick, No. 4, was the feature winner. Wade White, No. 68, was second, David Cook, No. 32, was third, Gary Norman, No. 3, was fourth and Drew Garcia, No. 9g, was fifth. Cochran II, Silva, Roberts, Hefti, and Stouder, round out the top ten.
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Factory Stock Winner: Ray Kemp Jr., No. 45, was your winner. Ryan Hopkins, No. 4, came close, but ended up second. Kyle Wilkins, No. 7mk, was third, Michael Guenat, No. 25, was fourth and Willie Tryon, No. 21t, was fifth. Bruce, Lough, Jenkins, Earl, and Scott, round out the top ten. Sixteen cars started the feature.
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Jr.Mini Stock Winner: Cameron Cook, No. 04, won the feature. Bradley Warren, No. 34w, was second, Casey Brunson, No. 10, was third, Raymond Morgan, No. 6, was fourth and Colton Rawls, No. 08, was fifth.
Not sure what was up with the jets that kept circling the track.
The Bill White family tradition lives on.
There were a large number of racers with several tracks being closed.
The fans and drivers paid their respect to Chuck White.
Jesus is Lord! Pace for Life Pace cars.
A great crowd was on hand to watch the races.
For OFFICIAL results and more information on Heart O Texas Speedway,go to: www.heartotexspeedway.com
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Ryan Gustin is the first to win two feature races on the same night.
By Don Cook Fort Worth Star-Telegram
Texas Motor Speedway Dirt Track (Fort Worth) May 16 (Saturday)
Sometimes it pays to be lucky rather than good. Ryan Gustin, No. 19r, is plenty good, but in the 40-lap Modified feature, at Texas Motor Speedway's Dirt Track PORTACOOL Texas World Dirt Track Championship finales, Ryan seemed to be in control, until "Lil Freaky" Clyde Dunn Jr., No. 88xxx, powered passed him to take the lead. As luck would have it, with seven laps to go, Clyde lost a tire opening the door for Ryan to take back the lead and the win. Having a strong run for second, was Triston Dycus, No. 14t. Chase Allen, No. 930, was third, John Whittington, No. 5w, was fourth and Randy Timms, No. 5t, was fifth. Watson, Henigan, Babbitt, Whiteaker Jr., and Gregory, round out the top ten. Twenty-four cars started the feature.
It was a great weekend for Marshalltown, Iowa Ryan Gustin.
Local favorite and past champion Troy Taylor was in the house.
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Modified Winner: "Quick Nick" Clinkenbeard, No. 66, held off the field to take the 30-lap feature win. Craig Oakes, No. 91, was second, R.J. Stroman, No. 88x, had a good run, but settled for third, J.C. Howell, No. 103, was fourth, and Bo Day, No. 23m, was fifth. J. Day, Whittington, No. Carter, Timms, and Egbert, round out the top ten. Twenty-four cars started the feature.
Nick Brown rolled his car during the B-main.
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SUPR Late Model Winner: Ryan Gustin, No. 19r, picked up his second win of the evening. Ryan cruised the track to take the 40-lap feature and become the first driver to win two features on the same night. Allen Tippen, No. 1t, was second, Ray Moore, No. 93, was third, Patrick Daniel, No. 75, was fourth and Jon Mitchell, No. 5, was fifth. Hebert, Oneal, Falcon Jr., Zimmerman, and McMillan, round out the top ten. Twenty-two cars started the feature.
Ray Moore Motorsports got a third place finish in the feature.
Patrick Daniel had a nice run to finish fourth.
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A fan of the old Cowtown Speedway.
It was another nice day for racing.
For OFFICIAL results and more information on Texas Motor Speedway Dirt Track,go to: www.darinshort/world
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Qualifying night at the Texas Motor Speedway Dirt Track.
By Don Cook Fort Worth Star-Telegram
Texas Motor Speedway Dirt Track (Fort Worth) May 15 (Friday)
The Texas Motor Speedway Dirt Track held their second of three nights of racing, Thursday was practice, for the Annual PORTACOOL Texas Motor Speedway Texas World Dirt Track Championships. Friday night one-hundred and fifty nine race cars competed in two classes, the Limited Modifieds and the Modifieds to attemp to qualifly for the top seven positions in each class for Saturday's finales. The SUPR Late Models also got in some practice time for Saturday's finales. Racing gets back under way Saturday night, with heat races starting at 7 p.m.
Chase Allen CAM Chassis was the top Modified Qualifier.
Modified Results: Top seven positions locked in for Saturday's finale. Chase Allen, CAM Chassis, No. 930, was the top qualifier. Tristan Dycus, No. 14t, was second, Jason Hughes, No. 12, was third, Clyde Dunn Jr., No. 88xxx, was fourth, Ryan Gustin, No. 19r, was fifth, Corey Babbitt, No. 12x, was sixth and Sean Jones, No. 24, was seven. Weaver, Whiteaker Jr., Abbey, Taylor, McMackin, Clinkenbeard, Nix, Henigan, Huckeba, Theiss, Gaines, Shown, Watson, Timms, Geiber, Brierton and Armstrong round out the field. Twenty-three Modifieds started the feature.
"Lil Freaky" Clyde Dunn Jr. is locked in for Saturday's big show.
Glen Hibbard and the Texas Star Concrete Service Modified.
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R.J. Stroman held off the field for the top qualifier.
Limited Modified Results: Top seven positions locked in for Saturday's finale. R.J. Stroman, No. 88, was the top qualifier. Jimmy Day, No. 23m, was second, Chase Allen, No. 4b, was third, Jeff Autry, No. 77t, was fourth, Craig Oakes, No. 91, was fifth, Nick Clinkenbeard, No. 66, was sixth and Dennie Geiber, No.15w, was seventh. Day, White, Dycus, Crabtree, Seals, Evans, Hebert, Egbert, Davis Jr., Carter, Maraschirca, Whittington, Hughes, Easterling, Howell, Whitetaker Jr., and Timms round out the field. Twenty-four cars started the feature.
Jimmy Day No. 23m had a strong run for second.
Bonham Motorsports had a good night qualifying several cars.
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SUPR Late Models: They will have their finale Saturday night. These bad boys put on a heck of a show.
Drivers meeting to go over the rules.
PORTACOOL official sponsor of the Dirt Track Championships.
Who will be crowned the champions at Saturday's finales.
It was a beautiful night after all the stormy weather lately.
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It was the Prelude to the Non Wing Classic at RPM Speedway Sunday.
By Don Cook Fort Worth Star-Telegram
RPM Speedway (Crandall) May 3 (Sunday)
Several racers took advantage of the beautiful weather at RPM Speedway for the Prelude to the Non Wing Classic, featuring the Non Wing USA Sprints and 600 A class Mini Sprints, coming up this Friday, May 8. Also, the USMTS Modified Touring Series is scheduled to run at RPM Speedway this Thursday, May 7. For more information on RPM Speedway, go to: www.rpmspeedwaytexas.com
John "Pure Insanity" Ricketts was the Non Wing Sprint feature winner.
Non Wing Sprint Winner: John "the Rocket: Ricketts, No. 5r, ran off with the Non Wing Sprint feature win. Patrick Stasa, No. 19, was second, Claud Estes, No. 72, was third, Robert "V8" Vetter, No. 8, was fourth, Ryan Hall, Valvoline Express Care, No. 79v, was fifth, Kyle Jones, No. 04, was sixth, Justin Fifield, No. 49, was seventh and Dustin Gates, No. 15x, was eighth.
Kyle Jones and his wingless Mini Sprint and 305 Sprint.
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Modified Winner: Nick Clinkenbeard, No. 66, held off William Gould, No. 60, for the win. "Downtown" Scotty Brown, No. 44, was third, and Richard Wray, No. 72, was fourth.
Bonham Motorsports brought several cars to the track.
Oklahoma's William Gould, No. 60, settled for second place.
To view a video of the Modified feature, click on the RPM Speedway Racin Action Video below.
Limited Modified Winner: "Quick" Nick Clinkenbeard, No. 66, also won the Limited Modified feature. His running buddy, Greg Frazer, No. 662f, was second, Rickey Haney, 99h, was third, Tommy Davis Jr., No. 17, was fourth, Albert McCall, No. 30x, was fifth, James McCreery, No. 13j, was sixth and Matt Rust, No. 21r, was seventh.
To view a video of the Limited Modified feature, click on the RPM Speedway Racin Action Video below:
Factory Stock Winner: Chris Davis, No. 98, dusted the competition to take the Factory Stock win. Ricky Sessions, No. 7, was second, Joseph Hinson, No. 87, was third, Billy Gatlin, No. 38, was fourth and No. 04, was fifth. Thirteen cars started the feature.
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A class Mini Sprint Winner: Joey Starnes, No. 11j, was the winner. Johnny Boland, No. 1, was second, Kyle Jones, No. 04, was third, Weston Gorham, No. 71, was fourth and Marcus Thomas, No. 15x, was fifth. Corban, Stubblefield, Smith, Binz and Holland round out the top ten. Sixteen cars started the feature.
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Restrictor Mini Sprint Winner: Mark Fox, No. 15m, was the winner. Casey Burkham, No. 11j, was second, Britney Bryant, No. 99b, was third, Adam Miller, No. 2am, was fourth and Sammy Davis, No. 1, was fifth.
Several Late Model cars were there to get in some lap times.
Kennedale Speedway Park (Kennedale) May 2 (Saturday)
Dean Abbey, No. 26, defeated Jack Sartain, No. 47, for the IMCA Modified feature Saturday night at Kennedale Speedway Park. Dean Abbey battled Tommy Williams Jr., No. 151, and Robert McKinney, No. 119, on the start. After a couple of laps, Dean worked his way past them and took over the lead. Finding the top side of the track to his liking, Dean held off several cars to take the 20-lap feature. Jack Sartain, No. 47, was second, Jeff Emerson, No. 35, was third, last weeks winner Dillion Pike, No. 6*, was fourth and John Gober, No. 52, was fifth. Rutherford, Martin, Hathcock, Carter and Bransom, round out the top ten. Twenty-one cars started the feature event.
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RaceSaver Sprint Winner: Chad Wilson Motorsports, No. 20, was the feature winner. George White, No. 10, came close, but ended up second. John "the Rocket" Ricketts, No. 5r, was third, Kyle Jones, No. 04, was fourth and Logan Scherb, No. 18x, was fifth. Hawkins, Sessums, Estes, Wood and Estes, round out the top ten. Nineteen cars started the feature.
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IMCA SportMod Winner: A big night for the Abbey family. Jeffrey Abbey, No. 37, was the feature winner. Damon Hammond, No. 116, was second, Justin Long, No. 42, was third, Ray Capps, No. 47x, was fourth and Luke Fritchen, No. 99f, was fifth. A full field of twenty-four cars started the feature.
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IMCA Stock Car Winner: Kirk Martin, No. 69, was the feature winner. Jeff "the Jet" Turner, No. 44, was second, Steven Orebaugh, No. 99, was third, Westin Abbey, No. 12, was fourth and Eric Jones, No. 84x, was fifth. Bissonette, Powers, Deming, Bransom and Muirhead, round out the top ten. Twenty-five cars started the feature.
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Factory Stock Winner: Jason Cook, No. 04, was the feature winner. Brett McMillin, No. 61, was second, Jeff Hauser, No. 1x, was third, Mike Shackelford, No. 09, was fourth and Daune Wolff, No. 10, was fifth. Twenty-four cars started the feature.
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Jr. Mini Stock Winner: Cameron Cook, No. 04, picked up his fourth feature win this season. Blake Clark, No. 88, was second, Jerrett Bransom, No. 29, was third, Patrick Bailey, No. 5x, was fourth and Kamera McDonald, No. 62k, was fifth. Twelve cars started the feature.
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Mod Lite Winner: Danny Rogers, No. 4j, was the feature winner. No. 54, No. 41, No. 55, and No. 85.
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Fan Fest was a big hit for the race fans.
Full moon made for some exciting racing.
The kids enjoyed the box car races.
A nice crowd was on hand to enjoy the races.
For OFFICIAL results and more information on Kennedale Speedway Park, go to: www.raceksp.com
Clyde Dunn Jr. was the TOMS feature Modified winner.
By Don Cook Fort Worth Star-Telegram
Mountain Creek Speedway (Grand Prairie) May 1 (Friday)
Clyde Dunn Jr., No. 88xxx, defeated Brandon Watson, No. 68, for the first Texas Outlaw Modified Series (TOMS) feature win of the season at Mountain Creek Speedway Friday night. Brandon Watson, No. 68, put on quite a show for the fans, but with five laps to go, "Lil Freaky" Clyde Dunn Jr., No. 88xxx, worked his way past Watson to pick up the feature win. Coming in third, William Gould, No. 60, was third, Bobby Malcus, No. 4m, was fourth, CAM Chassis Chase Allen, No. 930, was fifth, John Webb, No. 87, was sixth, veteran Troy Taylor, No. 56, was seventh, Chris Huckeba, No. 2c, was eight, Blaine Shives, No. 777, was ninth and Josh Landers, No. 14x, was tenth. Thirty-three Modifieds checked into the pits. Twenty-one Modifieds started the feature.
Clyde Dunn Jr's impressive outlaw car hauler.
Brandon Watson had a strong run but finished second.
Oklahoma's William Gould, No. 60, ended up third.
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RaceSaver Sprint Winner: Chase Brewer, No. 1, changed his number to change his luck. In the Sprint feature, he got lucky. He picked up his first feature win of the season. Marcus Thomas, No. 15t, was second, Sterling Hoff, No. 39, was third, Jason Howell, No. 00, was fourth, and Chad Wilson, No. 20, was fifth. Fifteen Sprints started the feature.
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IMCA SportMod Winner: James McCreery, No. 13j, was the feature winner. Billy Brierton, No. 43b, was second, Justin Nabors, No. 28j, was third, Jake UpChurch, No. 24, was fourth and Ronnie Welborne, No. 20, was fifth. Fifteen cars started the feature.
IMCA Stock Car Winner: Dennis Bissonette, No. 07d, was the feature winner. John Rabozzi, No, 90, was second, Justin Roberts, No. 03, was third, Tyler Muirhead, No. 22t, was fourth and Brandon Williams, No. 15w, was fifth. Five cars started the feature.
Jason Cook came in a close second in the Factory Stock feature.
Factory Stock Winner: In a very close finish, Ronnie Welborne, No. 20, took the checkered flag over Jason Cook, No. 04. Randy Buttery, No. 06, was third, Leon McBee, No. 53, was fourth and Kyle Wilkins, No. 7mk, was fifth. Fourteen cars started the feature.
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A-class Mini Sprint Winner: Kyle Jones, No. 04, was the winner. Marcus Thomas, 15t, was second, Weston Gorham, No. 71, was third, Johnny Boland, No. 1, was fourth and Chipper Wood, No. 47, was fifth.
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Restrictor Mini Sprint Winner: Caleb Rouser, No. 44, was the winner. Brittany Bryant, 99b, was second, Colton Purdue, 3c, was third, Casey Burkham, 11j, was fourth and Ty Rodriguez, was fifth.
Thanks to Chase Allen and CAM Chassis for making the TOMS Fan Fest possible.
Veteran Troy Taylor, No. 56, with some young fans.