Lone Star Speedzone - TexasHighDef spotlight on Cary Stapp
September 30, 2010
Pro Truck driver Cary Stapp has racked up an impressive record at Thunderhill Raceway and, more recently, at Houston Motorsports Park. Duke O’Connor (TexasHighDef) and I (Lone Star Speedzone) caught up with Cary at THR’s “2010 Texas Stock Car Spectacular” this past weekend. Here’s what he had to say.
Clint LaFont wins tight battle for ASA A-Line Super Stock championship title
September 28, 2010
Heading into the “Texas Stock Car Spectacular” event this past weekend at Thunderhill Raceway in Kyle, Texas, Clint LaFont was tied with Mason Teague in the ASA A-Line Super Stocks point standings.
Clint LaFont climbs out after clinching the ASA A-Line Super Stock Championship
Teague set the fastest qualifying time on Friday, clocking in with a 16.537-second lap. LaFont’s 16.666-second qualifying time put him six points behind Teague going into the feature race on Saturday, September 25.
The top six qualifiers drew for starting positions in the feature race. Lady Luck was on LaFont’s side when he drew the pole, and Teague drew the third starting position.
Although Teague consistently threatened LaFont’s lead throughout the entire race, he was unable to make the pass at any point during the 40-lap event. When the checkered was waved, LaFont captured both the win and the championship title. Teague finished the year a mere four points behind LaFont.
The complete results are shown below:
1. 3 Clint LaFont, Volente, TX 40 laps QT 16.666
2. 16 Mason Teague, Paige, TX 40 laps QT 16.537
3. 32 Levi Krauss, Schertz, TX 40 laps QT 16.706
4. 20 Mark Mathias, San Antonio, TX 40 laps QT 16.672
5. 80 Allen Alexander, San Antonio, TX 40 laps QT 16.926
6. 11 Tracy Tschoerner, Thrall, TX 40 laps QT 16.817
7. 97X John Witzsche, Corpus Christi, TX 40 laps QT 16.904
8. 27 Tommy Gural, Elgin, TX 40 laps QT 17.038
9. 01 Terry Tschoerner, Taylor, TX 39 laps QT 17.443
10. 33 Bubba Gustafson, Austin, TX 39 laps QT 17.601
11. 18 Mickey McKim, Manchaca, TX 39 laps DNT
12. 88 Bobby LaFont, Volente, TX 39 laps QT 17.039
13. 05 Brandon Leonard, Austin, TX 36 laps QT 16.805
14. 27X Douglas Lestourgeon, Corpus Christi, TX 36 laps QT 16.906
15. 98 R.L. Alexander, San Antonio, TX 27 laps QT 16.906
16. 28 Shawn Paul Lehman, Manchaca, TX 27 laps QT 17.271
17. 92 Jason Stanley, San Antonio, TX 22 laps QT 16.965
18. 50 Arden Smith, Johnson City, TX 22 laps QT 17.281
19. 68 Alvin Powell, Pflugerville, TX 1 lap QT 17.986
20. 39 Matt Goulias, New Braunfels, TX 1 lap QT 18.208
21. 42 Chris Romo, Manor, TX DNS QT 19.346
Story by Debbie Williams, Thunderhill Raceway
Thunderhill Raceway Photo
LSS - TexasHighDef video of the huge SportMod crash at Thunderhill Raceway, 9/25/2010
September 27, 2010
Duke O’Connor caught the huge 1st-lap SportMod crash at Thunderhill Raceway this past Saturday during the “Texas Stock Car Spectacular.”
Amazing stuff, Duke!
Lone Star Speedzone - TexasHighDef Spotlight on Steven Osborne, an inspiration to us all
September 27, 2010
Stock car driver Steven Osborne lost all of his left arm and a good part of his right arm in an electrical accident in 2005. You’ll be inspired by this humble, honest man’s story and how the racing community has rallied around to get him back on the track.
Duke O’Connor (TexasHighDef’s main man) and I consider it an honor to share his story with you.
Live Interactive Updates from THR’s “Texas Stock Car Spectacular,” Saturday, 9/25/10
September 23, 2010
I will be bringing you all the Saturday night racing action from Thunderhill Raceway’s “Texas Stock Car Spectacular” starting at 5:00 p.m.
On tap will be (in this order):
+ Texas Pro Sedan 35-lap feature
+ TSRS Allison Legacy 50-lap feature
+ Dwarf Car Racing Series of Texas 20-lap feature
+ Thunder Stock “7DwarfsMotel.com 20″ presented by Oasis Paradise Spa LLC
+ ASA A-Line Super Stock 40-lap feature
+ Pro Truck 50-lap feature
+ Pro Modified 50-lap feature
+ TSRS Late Model 75-lap feature
You will be able to ask questions and make comments during the blogcast, but there will be a delay in seeing your post in the blog window because I have to approve all posts - and sometimes I’m very busy trying to keep up with all the action.
To join in, click below.
Live Interactive Updates from THR’s “Texas Stock Car Spectacular,” Friday, 9/24/10
September 23, 2010
I will be bringing you all the Friday night racing action from Thunderhill Raceway’s “Texas Stock Car Spectacular” starting at 6:30 p.m.
On tap will be (in this order):
+ Qualifying for the Thunder Stocks, Mini Stocks, NasKarts and Grand Stocks
+ Mini Stock 25-lap feature
+ Qualifying for the ASA A-Line Super Stocks and SportMods
+ Thunder Stock “Dash for Cash” (8 laps)
+ NasKart 27-lap feature
+ Qualifying for the TSRS Allison Legacys and Pro Trucks
+ Grand Stock 30-lap feature
+ Qualifying for the Pro Modifieds and TSRS Late Models
+ SportMod 30-lap feature
You will be able to ask questions and make comments during the blogcast, but there will be a delay in seeing your post in the blog window because I have to approve all posts - and sometimes I’m very busy trying to keep up with all the action.
Steve Whiteaker, Jr, tops strong Modified field at US National Dirt Track Championships at TMS Dirt Track
September 21, 2010
Corpus Christi, Texas, young gun, Steve Whiteaker, Jr, ran the race of his life on his way to taking the Modified A-main win at the US National Dirt Track Championships at Texas Motor Speedway Dirt Track in Dallas on Saturday.
Whiteaker collects the big bucks at TMS. Photo by Tom Pennington/Getty Images
Whiteaker got by early-leader Patrick Daniel on the sixth lap and after halfway battled tooth-and-nail with Colby Smith who edged ahead for a lap, ran-side-by side and threw everything at Whiteaker but the kitchen sink. However, Whiteaker was able to hold off the determined Smith’s charges to gab the $3,000 win.
Smith got his bumper in front of Whiteaker on lap 32, but Whiteaker fought back on the top to retake the lead on lap 33. The two stayed side-by-side bouncing through the ruts in turns 3-4 with Whiteaker even kissing the back stretch wall. As the lead duo slugged it out, Bobby Malchus closed in on both. Whiteaker got nearly sideways in turns 3-4 on lap 36, but Malchus looped it behind him to bring out the caution flag.
On the restart Smith stayed with Whiteaker but at the finish Whiteaker was able to hold off Smith in Jana Schurry/Remax Realty, WW Bodies, Showtime Signs, TRoberts Optical, Mullins Race Engines, Hughes Chassis.
“I had to drive the heck out of it,” Whiteaker said. “I almost lost it a couple times and bounced it off the wall. It’s was just one of those deals that you had to go. The track was kind of rough, my air cleaner flew off, but all in all it’s awesome. I’m still letting sink in. We did it. The Hebert bunch helped me a lot to make some adjustments and go the right way.”
“This is my first Modified race in about three months since Fountain City, Wisconsin. I was kind of nervous. These guys race every week and I’ve been out of the seat running my Limited Modified. I just figured I’d come here and get some seat time for the Fall Jamboree next week. Everything came together. We were fast right out of the box.”
“I found there was some moisture around the top. You had to drive it into turn 1 until you saw God before you lifted. In turns 3-4 you tried to enter in a smooth spot, but there was no telling where you’d come out. I think the top of turns 1-2 is what won me the race. It was faster than the bottom if you hit it right.”
“Colby(Smith) pressed me hard. He gave me a run for the money, that’s for sure. He gave me way more room than I gave him. I appreciated that a lot. I think we only touched once. I tried to crowd him down and I really appreciate him racing me clean.”
“I have to thank my biggest sponsor and hero, my Dad, my crew chief Dustin (Butcher) who couldn’t be here and my wife who’s going to have our baby.
Results
1. 189 Steve Whiteaker, Jr, Corpus Christi
2. 01 Colby Smith, Grenville
3. 15 Tristan Dycus, Alvarado
4. 12 Johnny Bone, Jr, Pea Ridge, Arkansas
5. 57 Jason Armstrong, Marshall
6. 410 Brad Doherty, Ennis
7. 5r Morgan Bagley, Ft. Worth
8. 32 Kevin Clement, Bonham
9. 10 George White, Ft. Worth
10. F22 Derek Perkins, Oakdale, Louisiana
11. 12T Tyler Townsend, Longview
12. 753 Jack Franklin, Royce City
13. 88x Bobby Malchus, Red Oak
14. 12D Scott Drake, Webb City, Missouri
15. 111 Bumper Jones, Mesilla Park, New Mexico
16. 66x Mike Dillard, Allen
17. 17p Travis Penrod, Davis, Oklahoma
18. 16 Chris Henigan, Marshall
19. 15x Jared Webb, McKinney
20. 2s Stormy Scott, Las Cruces, New Mexico
21. 51 Brett Frazier, Haughton, Louisiana
22. 121E Bobby Ruffin, Crandall
23. 75 Patrick Daniel, Wills Point
24. 18 Tim Clonch, Quinlan
by J.M. Hallas
Live Interactive Updates from Houston Motorsports Park, 9/18/2010
September 17, 2010
Nothing beats being at Houston Motorsports Park in person, but if you can’t make it out be sure to join Lone Star Speedzone’s Nick Holt for Live Interactive Updates from the track starting at about 5:00 p.m. on Saturday. I try my best to provide lap-by-lap coverage of every event during the evening.
We invite comments and questions during the live blog, but keep in mind that there will be a delay between the time you post and the time when the post shows up in the dialogue box. That’s because I have to approve all posts before they are shown and also because sometimes I’m really busy trying to keep up with all the action.
To join in the fun, click below.
Lone Star Speedzone - TexasHighDef spotlight on Taylor Brandes
September 16, 2010
Duke O’Connor (TexasHighDef) and Nick Holt (Lone Star Speedzone) caught up with rookie Texas Super Racing Series driver Taylor Brandes in the Thunderhill Raceway pits last weekend. Two weeks earlier the youngster won his first TSRS race at the 3/8-mile oval in Kyle, Texas.
He’s the interview and some great footage captured by Duke.
TexasHighDef 911 Tribute at Thunderhill Raceway, Saturday, 9/11/2010
September 12, 2010
Duke O’Connor has a way of capturing the moment and he got it all this time…
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