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
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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.
Texas Stock Car Spectacular this weekend at Thunderhill Raceway
October 7, 2009
The Texas Stock Car Spectacular is set for this weekend, Friday, October 9, and, Saturday, October 10, at Thunderhill Raceway in Kyle, Texas. Billed as the biggest event of the season, this late-season event has become a tradition that is well-attended by both the competitors and stock car racing fans.
Twelve classes of Stock Cars and Trucks will in competition at the 3/8-mile, d-shaped oval over the course of the two-day event including the TSRS Late Models, the Pro Modifieds, the Pro Trucks, the TSRS Allison Legacys, the Limited Modifieds, the Texas Pro Sedans, the Dwarf Cars, the NasKarts and the four “local” classes, the ASA A-Line Super Stocks, the Thunder Cars, the Grand Stocks and the Mini Stocks.
Texas Pro Sedan competitors Mike Merrell (70) and Tom Johnson will be battling for the TPS 2009 Championship at the Spectacular - Jeff Garvin photo
The track management has it’s eye on the weather and has contingency plans in the works should the weather become a factor. “It looks like the weather will be good on Saturday, and we’re still monitoring the forecast for Friday,” THR’s Debbie Williams said in a recent press release. “If we cannot race on Friday, we will issue a revised schedule for this weekend as soon as a final decision is made on rescheduling the events.”
Here are a few of the details regarding the Spectacular:
An open practice session is still planned for tomorrow (Thursday) from 4:00 p.m. until dark. The track will be setting up the electronic scoring system to track all practice times. Pit concessions will also be available at the practice session.
Williams also announced some additional sponsorship for this event. “We’ve been fortunate to get some sponsorship help for the Spectacular, as follows: DWIDUDE.COM has made a generous contribution to the purse for the Pro Trucks, so additional monies will be paid out for all finishing positions; PrismStream.com and Umscheid Race Services will be helping with the Pro Modifieds purse - $100 to the winner from PrismStream.com and a $200 gift certificate for the fast qualifying time from Umscheid Race Services; Browning Auto Parts will be contributing to the SportMod purse with random cash awards throughout the field.
Please visit THR’s website, www.thunderhillraceway.com, and Lone Star Speedzone for any updates or additional details.
by Nick Holt
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