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First Timers steal the show at Thunderhill Raceway

Thunderhill Raceway in Kyle, Texas, had several first-time feature winners for the eighth race of the 2009 racing season – in the Mini Stocks, Grand Stocks, Thunder Stocks and NasKarts.

Bobby Chaffee (New Braunfels, TX) started on the inside of the second row and passed newcomer Jerry Woolf on the last lap to claim victory in the Mini Stock feature race. Chaffee is one of the THR announcers, and he switched hats to win his first race on Thunderhill Raceway’s (THR) 3/8-mile asphalt oval.

Marcia Moore (Cedar Creek, TX) was the first female racer to claim a Grand Stock victory this year. Moore started on inside of the second row, and she quickly grabbed the lead on the first lap. She was able to hold off the hard charge by the previous feature winner, Floyd Reed, for the 25-lap feature event. Moore started racing with the Grand Stocks when the class was introduced in 2005 and is currently in fifth place in the 2009 Grand Stocks points’ race.

Aaron Brungot (Cedar Park, TX) has been racing in the Thunder Stock class since 2005, and he finally pulled off his first career feature win. Brungot took over the lead at the halfway point by passing teammate and 2008 Thunder Stock champion, Joey Tschoerner. He maintained the lead for the rest of the 30-lap Thunder Stock feature race – barely holding off the current points’ leader Mason Teague.

Clint LaFont (Volente, TX) claimed another victory after patiently working his way up through the field of the ASA A-Line Super Stock feature race. LaFont started in the 10 position in the 40-lap feature race and finally took over the lead with only three laps left to go. He held off Shawn Paul Lehman, who is currently running second in track points, for the victory. LaFont is currently leading the THR ASA A-Line Super Stock points’ race, and he has turned in some very impressive results so far this year (three wins and eight Top 3 finishes). He was also heading up the ASA Joe Gibbs National Championship competition going into Saturday’s race, so this win should help him maintain the lead.

Richard Gonzales (San Antonio, TX) is a NasKart rookie, and he was also a first-time feature winner on Saturday night. The fans were treated to some close racing action, especially when Lyndon Kirk and Chris Terry threatened Gonzales for the lead near the end of the 27-lap NasKart feature race.

Gavin Boyett (Buda, TX) is on a two-race winning streak following his victory on Saturday night in the 50-lap TSRS Allison Legacys race. This 13-year-old youngster started on the outside pole and took over the lead from Lauren Runco on the first lap. Kris Kerr passed Boyett on Lap 4 and remained in the lead until the last lap. The two drivers tangled coming out of Turn 4, and Boyett was the first to cross the finish line. Boyett is currently leading the TSRS Allison Legacys points’ race.

Jason Marshall (Leander, TX) grabbed his second win in the Pro Trucks at Thunderhill Raceway this year. He turned in the fastest qualifying time with 16.420 seconds. Following a draw for the inversion, Marshall started in the fourth position. He worked his way up to the front and took over the lead from D.L. Wilson on Lap 20 and held on for the win. Marshall is currently leading the Pro Trucks points’ race at THR – only four points ahead of Wilson.

Top five report - Thunderhill Raceway - ASA TRACK MEMBER - JUNE 27, 2009

Mini Stocks
01 Bobby Chaffee, New Braunfels, TX 10 laps
10 Jerry Woolf, San Antonio, TX 10 laps
02 Gunnar Frid, Cedar Park, TX 10 laps
77 Eric Robbins, Jr., Red Rock, TX 10 laps

Grand Stocks
91 Marcia Moore, Cedar Creek, TX 25 laps
65 Floyd Reed, Spicewood, TX 25 laps
88 Mike Farish, Kempner, TX 25 laps
12 Art Ganss, Driftwood, TX 25 laps
03 Chris Trevino, San Antonio, TX 25 laps

Thunder Stocks
50 Aaron Brungot Cedar Park, TX 30 laps QT 17.740
16 Mason Teague, Paige, TX 30 laps QT 17.753
92 Jason Stanley, San Antonio, TX 30 laps QT 17.591
22 Anthony Gordon, San Antonio, TX 30 laps QT 17.778
20 Steve Joyce Buda, TX 30 laps QT 18.228

ASA A-Line Super Stocks
3 Clint LaFont, Volente, TX 40 laps
28 Shawn Paul Lehman, Manchaca, TX 40 laps
80 Allen Alexander, San Antonio, TX 40 laps
99 Chase Stapp, San Marcos, TX 40 laps
7 Rodney Rodriguez Round Rock, TX 40 laps

NasKarts
17 Richard Gonzales, San Antonio, TX 27 laps
5 Lyndon Kirk, Austin, TX 27 laps
24 Chris Terry, Oklahoma City, OK 27 laps
48 Kevin Hummell, Lake Travis, TX 27 laps
88 Kayleb Kreis, Lake Travis, TX 27 laps

TSRS Allison Legacys
08 Gavin Boyett Buda, TX 50 laps QT 17.401
24 Kris Kerr San Antonio, TX 50 laps QT 17.364
07 Rusty Mirth® Austin, TX 50 laps QT 17.681
53 Charles Evans, Jr. ® Friendswood, TX 50 laps QT 17.311
19 Cole Runco® Spring Branch, TX 50 laps QT 17.650

®Rookie

Pro Trucks
42 Jason Marshall Leander, TX 50 laps QT 16.420
6 D.L. Wilson China Spring, TX 50 laps QT 15.559
28 Shawn Paul Lehman Manchaca, TX 50 laps QT 16.749
31 Jim Albert Lockhart, TX 50 laps QT 16.740
72 Brent Bell, 50 laps QT 16.968

by Debbie Williams, THR Media & Public Relations Director
Photos by Jeff Garvin

Allison Legacy Series to “go racing” with TSRS!

The Texas Super Racing Series (TSRS), the premier racing series in Texas, announced today its expansion of operations to now include the oval track touring part of the Texas Allison Legacy Racing Series.

As part of the transition, this class of cars will be named the “TSRS Allison Legacies,” and it’s expected that the Legacies will travel with the Late Models to several Texas race tracks (plans not finalized yet).

Currently, the TSRS Late Models compete at tracks all over the state of Texas – including Thunderhill Raceway (Kyle, TX), Houston Motorsports Park (Houston, TX), Corpus Christi Speedway (Corpus Christi, TX) and Red River Speedway (Wichita Falls, TX).

Randy Andersen (Dickinson, TX) has been managing this group of talented drivers for the past year and is really happy about this change. “This is a huge step in Texas racing,” said Andersen. “Advancing this series is something I’ve wanted to see happen for quite some time. This is the best opportunity for some of these young drivers to gain valuable experience – locally and beyond. To be tied into the premier racing series in Texas can only be a good thing for the Legacies drivers.”

Mary Ann Naumann is the owner and founder of the Texas Super Racing Series – along with being the owner and promoter for Thunderhill Raceway (Kyle, TX) – and she is very pleased about adding this group to her TSRS team. “I’m incredibly excited about the Allison Legacies becoming part of TSRS,” said Naumann. “I’ve always been proud of the TSRS Late Models, and now we’ll have a great opportunity to help young drivers sharpen their racing skills and fulfill their dreams to go as far as they want in the racing world.”

Three current TSRS Late Model drivers are already doing quite well due to their background with the Allison Legacies and the skills they’ve acquired. Jake Kruger (age 15) claimed two wins in 2008 and finished 5th in the overall TSRS Late Model points’ battle. He also earned the Rookie of the Year title. Fourteen-year-old Dillon Spreen finished 7th and claimed several Top 10 finishes. Levi Krauss (17) will be a newcomer to the TSRS Late Models this year, after finishing fifth in points and capturing the Rookie of the Year title in the ASA A-Line Super Stock class at Thunderhill Raceway.

Plans are underway for this series to include a mentoring program where each of the TSRS Allison Legacies drivers will be paired up with a current TSRS Late Model driver to gain valuable insights on how to improve his/her performance on the track.

The Allison Legacy Series features 3/4-scale stock cars that are patterned after the NASCAR Sprint Cup cars. These cars are safe, durable and affordable. Many of the drivers in this series are very young (minimum age is 12), and the experience they gain on the track prepares them to move on to more advanced forms of racing.

The TSRS Allison Legacies will make the first appearance under the new structure at the March 21 season opener at Thunderhill Raceway (THR). All of the THR local classes – including the ASA A-Line Super Stocks, Thunder Stocks, Grand Stocks, Mini Stocks and NasKarts – will also be on the agenda, along with the Pro Modifieds and SportMods. The racing action will begin at 6 p.m.

The TSRS Late Models were established in 2003, and the series has continued to grow throughout the years. This prestigious group will be part of the Allstate Texas Racefest that’s scheduled on March 14 at Thunderhill Raceway (Kyle, TX) – along with the NASCAR Grand National Division, USAC National Midgets and the TSRS Late Models.

Thunderhill Raceway is a 3/8-mile, D-shaped asphalt oval track that’s located at 24801 IH-35, just north of San Marcos (TX) near Yarrington Road (Exit #210).

For more information on Thunderhill Raceway, please visit the THR website at www.thunderhillraceway.com. Information on the TSRS Late Models may be found at www.manracingpromotions.com, and details about the TSRS Allison Legacies may be found at www.texomalegacymotorsports.com.

By Debbie Williams and Lone Star Speedzone staff
Photo courtesy of Texas Super Racing Series

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