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$10k for it Nick.. need her gone lol

Nick, I just read that Brendan Queen has already used his success in the CARS Tour to get an opportunity. He will be running the truck race at N. Wilks in May. He'll be driving for Tricon (Gilliland). That's why I said that Kaden can make that jump if he can win some of those LMSC races. There are a lot of eyes on the drivers in that series now. And there are several young drivers in that series that could get a shot.

Yeah Nick, money sure helps a lot. When I went to high school in Cincinnati and going to the races, EVERYBODY ran big blocks with tunnel ram intakes and 2 huge carbs. Then this guy from Beaverton, MI showed up for a high paying 100 lapper. He cleaned everybody's clocks, driving a Camaro with a small block. Back then most tracks calculated the required weight of the car, based on the cubic inches of the engine. All of the tracks that I went to, used the 8lbs per cubic inch rule. So the weight required for those 427 and larger engines was staggering, compared to a small block. But that wasn't the main reason they were beat. This guy's chassis was extraordinary. That guy was Ed Howe, the inventor of the store bought chassis for the local racer. Within about 18 months, nearly all of the late models in the region were running small block engines. Within 3 years, nearly every late model in the region was a Howe or other mass produced chassis. We even had 2 Petty Engineering kit car chassis' running there. For all intents & purposes, that was not only the end of junkyard chassis', but also the end of big blocks in the late models. It's hard to argue against the success that these chassis' has been. It's also easy to see how they have helped drivers get better, quicker too. But yeah, it sure was cool to see really smart people take a junkyard frame, and be able to make it do something incredible.

Although I enjoyed the end of this ARCA race, I was shocked when FloRacing made it their Race of the Week selection. Who knew that racing side by side, and not dumping each other for the win, would be something that others might appreciate.

Looks just like my 2000 Ford Ranger! Sorta...

Thanks Nick

I'm sure such a team exists in Central Texas. You might start by contacting H Nauman at Cotton Bowl Speedway. I bet he is aware of such a team. Or perhaps get in touch with Terry Tschoerner at Terry's Bodyshop in Taylor. Good guy right there.

Money plays THE major role in nearly all forms of automobile racing today. Gone are the days when a bright kid and a bunch of his buddies from the corner garage figure out how to make a car go fast and win, not because they outspent the competition, but because they outthought the competition. I was very fortunate to be involved in the sport before money became such a factor. Yes, there were rich guys fielding cars, but usually they put their money in the drive train. Smart kids put their money in the chassis/suspension and learned how to drive. These days the well-financed teams hire smart mechanical engineers as their suspension tech advisors, bring on software consultants to run their tie-down tech and telemetry systems, and pay big money to cheat up their drive trains. May the guy with the most money win. I miss the good old days.

Does anyone know of any race teams in the Hays County (Austin) area? My 17 year old son finally caught the racing bug so I want to see if we can volunteer to help them out. He learns annout racing and they get free labor. Win-win for everyone. I’m looking for a good, positive tesm and not the bunch of beer drinking, potty mouths that I grew up around. lol

I don't normally watch the ARCA series much, for a couple of reasons. First is because there's only 2-3 cars/teams that have the funds to control pretty much everything. The second is that they're usually a crash fest. However, last weekend's race at Kern Co was the exception. They didn't crash much, and the last 12 laps between Cole Raz & Trevor Huddleston were worth it. These guys traded the lead several times, while running every one of those laps side by side. Yep, they rubbed & doored each other several times, but they didn't wreck each other. Neither are full time ARCA drivers on any of the big teams. Raz won it, but basically apologized during his interview. Trevor said that he was pissed, but that's the calmest "pissed" I've ever seen. Yeah, I'd been happier if they had congratulated each other, but hey I get it. Trevor's dad Tim, now runs things at Kern County. He's been the guy doing the same thing at Irwindale for several years now. I still don't know if Irwindale is racing the oval this year.

Nick, I truly believe that Kaden would have won the LMSC main, if not for knocking the toe in out. Even with that he came close. He and Mini Tyrell got together a couple laps before the huge crash, and you could tell he was having issues with the nose of the car on corner entry after that. With the Pro Late Model that he drove, they only have 2 employed team members, everybody else are volunteers. I only know that because he said so during his victory lane interview. Nobody had anything for him in that race. Neither ride is for the full schedule unfortunately. I think if he can win 5-6 races in the Pro series this year, he could get a full time ride in the LMSC series. If he could get 3-4 wins there this year, he'd be looking at an ARCA or truck series ride. That guy has skills! And it doesn't hurt that both Harvick & Jr are fielding cars in that series, and are at the tracks occasionally. They can't help but notice that kind of talent, when he's outrunning their cars, which are probably the best stuff out there. His only shortfall is that he doesn't have a big wallet or sponsor to bring along with all that skill. He doesn't seem to get rattled no matter what the situation is, or if he's running against better equipment. Ah if I only had won the Powerball...

I love hearing news about youngsters with Texas connections.

NO crazy block no wreck ., two racetracks u know for sure is a garrantee to cost some teams alot .. . every time they race there .. is isnt about the best car that day any more .. but the fans love it ... always omg they had a big wreck while expecting it .

At that point of the picture, noone lifted, they were a 9 iron away from the finish line. That was cool to watch. Just glad noone got hurt

It is kinda sad that the end of every big track race ends up with a bunch of destroyed cars just because you can't lift or can't accept 2nd place.

That Criss-Cross Track Swerve Blocking Techniques can be a Little Bit Tricky some times as in this case, Coming to the line..... = No Body is Lifting !!!! Heartbreaking, I know....

That Cross-Track Swerve Blocking can be a Little Bit Tricky as in this case, Coming to the line..... = No Body is Lifting !!!! Heartbreaking, I know....

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Well after 225 laps of racing, for 2 different teams, Kaden finished 2nd. The fact that he even finished is amazing. He restarted 3rd and got shuffled back to 7th. With about 35 laps to go, Connor Zilich got into the then leader Bobby McCarty's left rear going into turn 3. It sliced his left rear, and that collected 5 cars. Somehow Kaden managed to snake between the cars that crashed both high and low. On the next restart Kaden started 2nd, and he just didn't have quite enough to run down Brent Crews, who was driving a Kevin Harvick #29 Toyota. He held off the 2 time champ Kvapil to keep 3rd. Before the big wreck, Kaden and Mini Tyrell got together, and Kaden said it knocked to tow in way out. He thinks that he could have won if not for that. At OCS, running the second grove in the fast way around. He was shocked that Crews gave him the top lane on that restart. But the car plowed like a truck going into turn 1, and that was his last chance to try for the win. Layne Riggs drove the #62 Harvick Ford. WOW what a night he had, and he finished 10th. He was spun out, involved in an accident, and cut a tire, all on separate incidents.

With 53 laps left, Kaden is running a strong 4th.

Kaden will start 6th in the LMSC race.

Kaden passed for the lead on lap 1 at Orange County Speedway in NC. He lost the lead on a restart late in the race for a lap. He spanked the field tonight, in the Pro Late Model 100 lapper, leading 99 laps. I hope he can double up later tonight in the Late Model Stock race. What a drive for that young man!!

IMCA Speedway Motors Weekly Racing National Point Standings through April 18 Friesen Performance IMCA Modifieds – 1. Chaz Baca, Mesa, Ariz., 965; 2. Troy Morris III, Bakersfield, Calif., 883; 3. Kollin Hibdon, Pahrump, Nev., 608; 4. William "Bill" Miller, Yuma, Ariz., 564; 5. Tim Ward, Harcourt, Iowa, 520; 6. Grey Ferrando, Stayton, Ore., 407; 7. Devon Reed, Woodland, Wash., 389; 8. Jerry Flippo, Osage, Iowa, 363; 9. Spencer Wilson, Minot, N.D., 361; 10. Owen Barnhill, Milton, Fla., 353; 11. Michael Leach, Sun River, Mont., 341; 12. Jonathan Mawhinney, Las Vegas, Nev., 336; 13. Tyson Blood, Tumwater, Wash., 334; 14. Austin Kuehl, Cave Creek, Ariz., 311; 15. Chuck Grohnke, Mesa, Ariz., 298; 16. Braxton Yeager, Green River, Wy., 297; 17. Ethan Braaksma, Des Moines, Iowa, 290; 18. Mike Dimond, Rapid City, S.D., 278; 19. Jake Pike, Pahrump, Nev., 268; 20. Eddie Belec, Arvada, Colo., 267. IMCA Sunoco Late Models – 1. Tom Svoboda, David City, Neb., 78; 2. Dylan Schmer, Aurora, Neb., 77; 3. Austin Svoboda, David City, Neb., 76; 4. Christopher Lawrence, Colona, Ill., 75; 5. Mitch Morris, Long Grove, Iowa, and Jesse Bodin, Silvis, Ill., both 73; 7. Al Humphrey, Giltner, Neb., 72; 8. Joe Beal, Milan, Ill., 71; 9. Denton Duncan, Ravenna, Neb., 69; 10. J.J. Rodeman, Cairo, Neb., and Jacob Kubicka, Juniata, Neb., both 68; 12. Bill Kubik, Grand Island, Neb., 67; 13. Andy Nezworski, Blue Grass, Iowa, and Matt Ryan, Davenport, Iowa, both 65; 15. Evan Miller, Silvis, Ill., and Shane Stutzman, Milford, Neb., both 64; 17. Travis Denning, Sterling, Ill., 61; 18. Broderick Prescott, East Moline, Ill., 58; 19. Allan Hopp, Harlan, Iowa, and Tyler Iverson, Albion, Neb., both 40. IMCA RaceSaver Sprint Cars – 1. Corby Scherb, Decatur, Texas, and Rod Craddock, Alvin, Texas, both 167; 3. Cody Price, Princeton, Texas, 149; 4. Chad Wilson, North Richland Hills, Texas, Daniel "D.J." Estes Jr., Fort Worth, Texas, and Dillan Baldwin, Taylorsville, Ky., each 139; 7. Herbert Wood, Kennedale, Texas, 135; 8. Trey Schmidt, Conroe, Texas, 119; 9. Claud Estes, Godley, Texas, and Buddy Schweibinz, Petersburg, N.J., both 118; 11. Carson Bolden, Quinlan, Texas, 116; 12. David Brown, Aston, Pa., 115; 13. Chase Schubert, Huffman, Texas, 110; 14. Conner Thomas, Post, Texas, 109; 15. Troy Betts, Middletown, Dela., 104; 16. Tim Tanner Jr., Warminster, Pa., 101; 17. Trent Dixon, East Bernard, Texas, and Kent Lewis Jr., Willis, Texas, both 100; 19. Larry McVay, Bordentown, N.J., and Chris Hinson, Hamshire, Texas, both 99. IMCA Sunoco Stock Cars – 1. Bo Partain, Casa Grande, Ariz., 749; 2. Mitchell Ferguson, Queen Creek, Ariz., 658; 3. Larry Brigner, Apache Junction, Ariz., 547; 4. Mike Albertsen, Audubon, Iowa, 451; 5. Ryan Roath, Peoria, Ariz., 423; 6. Kevin Roberts, Gresham, Ore., 410; 7. Justen Yeager, Green River, Wy., 397; 8. Marcos Bojorquez, Coolidge, Ariz., 389; 9. Brad Whitfield, Casa Grande, Ariz., 376; 10. Blake Clark, Joshua, Texas, 363; 11. Shelby Williams, Bonham, Texas, 358; 12. Cole Czarneski, Denmark, Wis., 339; 13. Marie Curtis, Winnemucca, Nev., 334; 14. Cameron Starry, Robstown, Texas, 315; 15. Jim Horejsi, Marshall, Minn., 314; 16. Chris McCurdy, Tempe, Ariz., 293; 17. Lance Hanson, Palmer, Texas, 290; 18. Nate Warren, Phoenix, Ariz., 285; 19. Cutter Spalding, Andrews, Texas, 283; 20. Kaden Woodie, Milaca, Minn., 280. IMCA Sunoco Hobby Stocks – 1. Nathan DeRagon, Peoria, Ariz., 809; 2. Nicholas Biggs, Mesa, Ariz., 584; 3. Cody Daffern, Brawley, Calif., 572; 4. Darrin Biggs, Chandler, Ariz., 565; 5. Zack Tate, Coolidge, Ariz., 560; 6. Scott Tenney, Yuma, Ariz., 553; 7. Enzo Deckers, Yuma, Ariz., 529; 8. Charles McDaniel Jr., Phoenix, Ariz., 445; 9. Thomas Daffern, Brawley, Calif., 443; 10. Payce Herrera, Price, Utah, 435; 11. Brycen Daffern, Yuma, Ariz., 432; 12. Scott Bernards, Phoenix, Ariz., 394; 13. Cody Williams, Minneapolis, Kan., 348; 14. John Thomas, Strasburg, Colo., 338; 15. Charlie McDaniel Sr., Phoenix, Ariz., 332; 16. Joe Peterson, Chandler, Ariz., 311; 17. Dillon Richards, Wymore, Neb., 306; 18. Morgan Olmstead, Overton, Neb., 279; 19. Jaeden Strandberg, Worthington, Minn., 277; 20. Bradly Graham, Victor, Iowa, 271. Stealth Racing IMCA STARS Mod Lites – 1. Jaedon McDowell, Murfreesboro, Tenn., 490; 2. Riley Clem, Bakersfield, Calif., 432; 3. Dillon Raffurty, Kansas City, Mo., 391; 4. Ronnie Choate, Cookeville, Tenn., 311; 5. Nathan Wolfe, Lees Summit, Mo., 292; 6. Jeromy Wilson, Mabelvale, Ark., 287; 7. Tyler Garey, Royal Palm Beach, Fla., and Cory Sonner, Polk City, Iowa, both 249; 9. Ben George, Altoona, Iowa, 247; 10. Carson Hubbard, Fredericktown, Ohio, 232; 11. Corey Babbitt, New Caney, Texas, Richard Kemp, Phoenix, Ariz., and Kyle Demo, Fulton, N.Y., each 218; 14. Michael Raffurty, Kansas City, Mo., 213; 15. Brandi Bender, Mesa, Ariz., 210; 16. Joe Boyll, Kokomo, Ind., 209; 17. Bryan McCauley, Casa Grande, Ariz., 206; 18. Michael Phay, Goodyear, Ariz., and Braeden Ward, Coolidge, Ariz., both 204; 20. Devin Drew, Murfreesboro, Tenn., 201. Smiley's Racing Products IMCA Southern SportMods – 1. Jerrett Bransom, Burleson, Texas, 488; 2. Jeff Shepperd, Waco, Texas, 400; 3. Cameron Gaston, Weatherford, Texas, 266; 4. Trevor Cogburn, Robinson, Texas, 255; 5. Cutter Spalding, Andrews, Texas, 243; 6. Casey Brunson, Lott, Texas, 227; 7. Mark Patterson, Merkel, Texas, 218; 8. Billy Gould, Kingwood, Texas, 214; 9. Brandon Geurin, Robinson, Texas, and Jason Hubbert, Belton, Texas, both 208; 11. Taylor Florio, Copperas Cove, Texas, 206; 12. Zackary Manthie, Salado, Texas, 205; 13. Kyle Wilkins, Italy, Texas, 202; 14. Josh Landers, Tom Bean, Texas, 200; 15. Cameron Cook, Fort Worth, Texas, 199; 16. Cody Smith, Kaufman, Texas, and Ryan Brown, Waxahachie, Texas, both 194; 18. Tommy Dove, Ardmore, Okla., 176; 19. Shawn Marquez Jr., Sherman, Texas, 171; 20. Corbin Willett, Lorena, Texas, 170. Friesen Performance IMCA Northern SportMods – 1. Tyler Johnson, Laveen, Ariz., 820; 2. Cam Reimers, Kelley, Iowa, 765; 3. Boddie Parker, Vail, Ariz., 561; 4. Eric Winemiller, Eloy, Ariz., 522; 5. Miles Morris, Yuma, Ariz., 517; 6. Taylor Kuehl, Ames, Iowa, 476; 7. Kaden Woodie, Milaca, Minn., 457; 8. James Meile, Queen Creek, Ariz., 433; 9. Jesse Johnson Jr., Laveen, Ariz., 427; 10. Hudson Morris, Yuma, Ariz., 420; 11. Dwayne Hogan, Marana, Ariz., 384; 12. Joey McCullough, Yuma, Ariz., 364; 13. Jason Bannister, Bakersfield, Calif., 362; 14. Tyler Bannister, Bakersfield, Calif., and Skyler Posey, Casa Grande, Ariz., both 346; 16. Joshua Cordova, Yuma, Ariz., 340; 17. Shawn Keena, Bismark, N.D., 333; 18. Nathan Speten, Wilton, N.D., 324; 19. Dylan Jones, Vail, Ariz., 322; 20. Brayton Carter, Oskaloosa, Iowa, 314. Mach-1 IMCA Sport Compacts – 1. Kaytee DeVries, Spencer, Iowa, 510; 2. Blake Andrus, Azle, Texas, 491; 3. Jacob Cordova, Yuma, Ariz., 480; 4. Christopher E. Boulware Jr., Phoenix, Ariz., 465; 5. Oliver Monson, Thornton, Iowa, and Savannah Rice, Arizona City, Ariz., both 455; 7. Chase Martin, Springtown, Texas, 419; 8. Jim Hock, Apache Junction, Ariz., 388; 9. Steve Carter, Phoenix, Ariz., 327; 10. Kaylee Richards, Wymore, Neb., 326; 11. Wayne Ragland, Seeley, Calif., 324; 12. Ryan Brooks, Yuma, Ariz., 310; 13. Johnny Thomas, Beatrice, Neb., 291; 14. Chris Laff, Alpine, Calif., 276; 15. Steven Bevills, Granbury, Texas, 271; 16. Randall Martin, Springtown, Texas, 263; 17. Billy Foultz, Descanso, Calif., 256; 18. Santiago Lopez, Chula Vista, Calif., 255; 19. Kaden Murray, Beatrice, Neb., 232; 20. Branston Arnder Jr., Salina, Kan., 231. Lady Eagle – 1. Kaytee DeVries, Spencer, Iowa, 510; 2. Taylor Kuehl, Ames, Iowa, 476; 3. Savannah Rice, Arizona City, Ariz., 455; 4. Marie Curtis, Winnemucca, Nev., 334; 5. Kaylee Richards, Wymore, Neb., 326; 6. Ryan Brooks, Yuma, Ariz., 310; 7. Emali VanHoff, Chowchilla, Calif., and Brenda Kirby, New River, Ariz., both 235; 9. Miley Goldwich-Rhames, Farmington, N.M., 230; 10. Marilyn Yawnick, Yreka, Calif., 216; 11. Brandi Bender, Mesa, Ariz., 210; 12. Taylor Florio, Copperas Cove, Texas, 206; 13. Amanda McAllister, Alpine, Calif., 203; 14. Andrea McCain, South Haven, Minn., 202; 15. Crystal Hemphill, Yuma, Ariz., 190; 16. Brooke Osler, Milford, Iowa, 160; 17. Destiny Robinson, Anna, Texas, 156; 18. Hannah Miller, Phoenix, Ariz., 147; 19. Brianna Maughlin, Colby, Kan., 141; 20. Kenzington Ogle, Lubbock, Texas, 139. Junior National Champion – 1. Tyler Johnson, Laveen, Ariz., 712; 2. Savannah Rice, Arizona City, Ariz., 455; 3. Payce Herrera, Price, Utah, 435; 4. Jesse Johnson Jr., Laveen, Ariz., 427; 5. Hudson Morris, Yuma, Ariz., 420; 6. Izac Mallicoat, Boone, Iowa, 370; 7. Owen Barnhill, Milton, Fla., 353; 8. Cameron Starry, Robstown, Texas, 315; 9. Ryan Brooks, Yuma, Ariz., 310; 10. Hunter Ferrell, Bayfield, Colo., 260; 11. Jadin Fuller, Memphis, Mo., 257; 12. Santiago Lopez, Chula Vista, Calif., and Trevor Cogburn, Robinson, Texas, both 255; 14. Bryson Yeager, Green River, Wy., 254; 15. Adyn Figueroa, Yuma, Ariz., 251; 16. Emali VanHoff, Chowchilla, Calif., 235; 17. Carson Hubbard, Fredericktown, Ohio, 232; 18. Branston Arnder Jr., Salina, Kan., 231; 19. Miley Goldwich-Rhames, Farmington, N.M., 230; 20. Luke Silber, Laveen, Ariz., 217.

Texas Motor Speedway is baaacccckkkkk. 3 Awesome races this weekend. That Xfinity race was about as close as you will ever get. I was sure pulling for the underdog Sieg. Mr Chase Elliott told Dennis "Pass me outside, how bout that". Then Mr Hamlin lost it on the outside. Good for him