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  1. Natty 30 by Iron Horse RV Specialists @ I-37 Speedway 5-4-24

    By JM Hallas

     

    Pleasanton, TX.,(May 4th, 2024)…...and NO I'm NOT going to say it!

     

    It was another full night of racing action Saturday night at I-37 Speedways ¼ mile, semi-banked, dirt, oval. On the card were the Late Models, Limited Modifieds, Factory Stocks, Fireballs, Sport Compacts and the first appearance of the “Trilogy” for E-Mods. A three race I-37 Speedway series with a champion crowned.

     

    If that weren't enough, it was “Mothers Night Out” with special gifts and drawings for gift cards, plus vendors with special Mothers Day goodies. Gentleman, that would next weekend, May 12th….Just sayin'.

     

    The Limited Modifieds would run the Natty 30, sponsored by Iron Horse RV. A 30-lapper for the class with $1,250 to win(more added later), $75 to start the main and a drivers auction.. Plus some contingencies, like hard charger, long tow awards.

     

    The E-mods(Economy Mods) will be making their first of three trips over the season. The E-mods look like their bigger brothers(IMCA Mods/Limited Mods) but a bit more restricted on engine/chassis rules and some run topless. This event, sponsored by the 366 Motorsports Foundation, pays $600 to win, $75 to start.

     

    Doyon Does It

    As the 20-lap Late Model feature fired off it was Marcus Mikulencak getting the point with Ray Doyon, Cody Leonard and Ryan Doyon three wide for second and Robby Minten fifth. That battle sorted out with Ry. Doyon, Ra. Doyon and Leonard until Leonard got past Ra. Doyon and made slight contact with Ry. Doyon almost giving the spot back to Ra. Doyon.

     

    As Ma. Mikulencak pulled out to half straightaway lead, Minten got by Ra. Doyon for fifth. As Ry. Doyon and Leonard battled for second they were three wide in traffic. At the crossed flags it was Ma. Mikulencak, Ry. Doyon, Leonard, Rory Jordan and Ra. Doyon after Minten pulled off.

     

    Ma. Mikulencak made a mistake in traffic off turn 2 hitting the infield briefly. This gave Ry. Doyon the opening to grab the lead on lap 12, while Lawrence Mikulencak took fifth from Ra. Doyon. A late spin by Ra. Doyon in turn 4 set up a three lap shootout for the win.

     

    Ry. Doyon got away from Ma. Mikulencak and Leonard back under green with La. Mikulencak able to take fourth from Jordan and pressure Leonard for third. At the checkers it was Ry. Doyon(La Coste) in the 3-D Landscaping, Alamo Truck Accessories, Boss JCB, Site One Landscaping Supply, Gunn Fleet Management Chevrolet, RainBird, Eagle crate powered, MB Custom Chassis.

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    “It was mostly a little bit of luck,” exclaimed Doyon. “I was just cruising in second. I didn't think I'd be able to catch him(Mikulencak). Thankfully he ran up on a lapped car and had a little trouble and I was able to go around them both.”

     

    “You're kind of watching ahead of you. It's kind of 50/50. You're trying to see what's happening, but you're still running your own race. It worked out in my favor, just luck.”

     

    “The track tonight was not as hammer down as it has been. I honestly thought the track was awesome. It was smooth and dry and you could run just about anywhere. I don't change much on my car for that, I adjust my driving style. We make some minor changes, but mostly it's my driving.”

     

    Nogalitos Gear Late Models

    5r Ryan Doyon, 12 Marcus Mikulencak, 48 Cody Leonard, L87 Lawrence Mikulencak, 7x Rory Jordan, 53x Matt Fox, 9r Ray Doyon III, 5k Ziggy Reusser, 4 Newton Barta, 77 Mark Taylor, 24 Robby Minten, 08 Landon Sowder, 1x Andrew Hesler---dns

     

    Late Model heats

    Heat 1; 12 Marcus Mikulencak,48 Cody Leonard, 5r Ryan Doyon, 24 Robby Minten, 53x Matt Fox, 5k Ziggy Reusser, 77 Mark Taylor

     

    Heat 2; 9r Ray Doyon III, 7x Rory Jordan, 87 Lawrence Mikulencak, 08 Landon Sowder, 1x Andrew Hesler, 4 Newton Barta

     

    Kulhanek Klaims Natty 30 Kash

    The 30-lap Natty 30 Limited Modified main was a little rocky. Marcus Mikulencak and Trent Beaver stayed side by side, but in the pack Tom Grothues and Kyle Wilkins tangled for a complete restart. The second start saw Beaver get out front with Mikulencak second and Logan Densman, Ray Allen Kulhanek and Shane Hoefling three wide for third.

     

    Kulhanek quickly picked off Densman and Hoefling for third with Nathan Titzman getting fifth from Densman and fourth from Hoefling. Kulhanek then set his sights on Mikulencak for second while JJ Jennings put Hoefling back another spot. At halfway it was Beaver out front while Mikulencak and Kulhanek were wheel to wheel, sometimes three wide in traffic, for second, Titzman and Jennings completing the top five.

     

    Clint Everage would spin on lap 17 in turn 4 for a break in the action. Beaver got away on the restart while Titzman got by Mikulencak for third. Jennings capitalized on that battle going past both. With five to go, Kulhanek closed the gap to Beaver getting a better run in, while Beaver had the better pace getting off the corners.

     

    That battle continued the final five laps with Kulhanek getting to Beavers bumper on entry, but Beaver firing off better as both hugged the bottom line. On the white flag lap Beaver left enough of an opening in turn 3 that Kulhanek dove in. The two exchanged some paint with Kulhanek getting a better run off turn 4 to snag the victory in his KTC Construction, Renegade Race Fuel, Browders Marina, Pipeline MD, Duke Motorsports, Integra Racing Shocks, Sevies Speed Shop, Mark Herring Race Engines, Innovative Chassis.

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    “This track has been good to me, this year anyway,” said Kulhanek picking up his second win this year at I-37 Speedway. “I thought Marcus(Mikulencak) would jump into the lead, but Trent(Beaver) got out there. I made some changes to the car at intermission. It just really kind of panned out. I got the car into the race track a little more. We've made a lot of strides getting this thing figured out.”

     

    “You have to make changes when the race track starts losing grip. I really like to see tracks like this. I like to see them get wide, slick, patchy where you have to move around. You just try to keep some dig in the car. I was making little changes, but right before the main I made a left rear shock change. I know that wants to get into the track more. I was worried it might be too much. By the time I got into turn 1, got the car rotated and pointed, she hooked up in the race track and I knew we had a good car. I just needed the breaks to go my way.”

     

    “Ya, Trent(Beaver) and I have some history,” added Kulhanek. Opening night I started on the inside with him outside. He jumped the start, then in turn 3 he drove across the nose. My right front hit his left rear and spins us both. I got sent to the back. The last time I raced here I passed him twice without touching him and he did the same thing. On that last restart I won't lie, I shoved the nose a little. It never upset the car. I just hit the brake and rotated the car. As soon as I got rotated, he was in my door. If you're not going race with respect, don't expect any from me. He opened the door enough and we're racing for a thousand some dollars, plus the auction.”

     

    On the tech pad the Beaver team protested the car of Kulhanek.

    “Apparently we were suppose to have had a direct drive transmission. added Kulhanek. “Funny, we're over here with a three speed on a clutch. They thought we had an automatic with a dummy convertor. We collected an extra $250 for that. I lost the throw out bearing earlier in the night, the clutch pedal just went to the floor. We had to bump start it in gear. Their protest just added insult to their injury”

     

    Natty 30 Iron Horse RV Limited Modifieds

    21t Ray Allen Kulhanek, 14 Trent Beaver, 26 JJ Jennings, 1t Nathan Titzman, bd3 Marcus Mikulencak, 00e Jaden Edmund, 7mk Kyle Wilkins, 15t Rusty Head, 88 Steven Whiteaker III, 04 Cameron Cook, 57 Charles Flanagan, 63 Shane Hoefling, 26d Logan Densman, 26w Robert Wiggins, 10d Clint Everage, 30k Logan Dinsmore, 29 Jamie Campbell, 58 Rowdy Flanagan, 11t Tom Grothues

     

    Limited Modified heats

    Heat 1; 21t Ray Allen Kulhanek, 1t Nathan Titzman, bd3 Marcus Mikulencak, 26d Logan Densman, 30k Logan Dinsmore, 29 Jamie Campbell, 88 Steven Whiteaker III, 11t Tom Grothues, 26w Robert Wiggins, 10 Clint Everage

     

    Heat 2; 63 Shane Hoefling, 26 JJ Jennings, 04 Cameron Cook, 14 Trent beaver, 00e Jaden Edmund, 15t Rusty Head, 58 Rowdy Flanagan, 7mk Kyle Wilkins, 57 Charles Flanagan

     

    Titzman Tallies First Checkered Flag

    The 25-lap E-Mod feature was brutal at times and seemingly no one wanted to run up front. On green Zach Freeman jumped ahead of Hunter Porter, Zach Calhoun, Caden Valente and Steven Whiteaker III. Collin Hillin would slow on lap 2 and stack up Derrick Gonzalez and Charley York for a yellow.

     

    Then the front straight lights went out.

     

    After a long red to reset the lights, Freeman jumped out while Whiteaker took fourth from Valente with Parker Titzman following to fifth. Whiteaker's top four run ended when he went around and got T-boned by Porter. In the melee, York, Jude Allgayer and Cameron Voelschow tangled trying to avoid.

     

    On the restart Mickey Helms got into Porter in turn 1 sending him around. Three laps in, three cautions. Once back to green, Beaver again got ahead of the pack with Daniel Preston getting along side Porter for third. Porter would spin from that fight and fall back with no caution. Calhoun would then loop it from second falling back to seventh leaving Freeman with a big lead.

     

    Jett Johnson looped it on lap 7 for another slow down. Now with a single file restart, Freeman got out, while Titzman got by Valente for third as the fast line moved up a lane. Freeman lost the lead when he spun, handing the top spot to Preston. At the mid point it was Preston, Valente, Titzman, Charles Flanagan and Jaden Edmund in the top five.

     

    Titzman grabbed second from Valente and caught Preston for the lead in traffic. Titzman was able to used slower cars to get past Preston on lap 15. Preston fought back as they continued dicing in traffic. Preston was able to retake the lead on lap 20 with Titzman coming back getting inside Preston on lap 22, before a lap 23 debris caution slowed the pace.

     

    Back under green, Flanagan got loose and backed up the pack. Freeman would jump one infield tractor tire and kick a second track for another yellow. On the restart, Titzman got away by a couple cars lengths, but Preston charged back. The 14-year old Titzman(Corpus Christi) would hold steady and hang on for his first ever victory in the Ace Transmission, Aramendia Motorsports, On Demand Shirts, RPM Equipment, All in Designs, Empire Chassis.

     

    “I was getting pretty tired,” exclaimed Titzman. “I tried the top around the lapped cars and that didn't work. Daniel(Preston) was able to get by me for a while. I went back to the bottom and caught him behind lapped cars and passed him.”

     

    “I get help from my grandpa(Lawrence Mikulencak), Marcus and my brother Nathan. I work on my car every day, one thing at a time. I'm home schooled so I can work on it when I don't have any homework to do. I do get a lot of laps at L87 Speedway too.”

     

    “I know the older guys are going to race me as hard as they can. I have a little experience now and have learned how to run the car.”

     

    366 Motorsports Foundation E-Mods

    L87 Parker Titzman, 6” Daniel Preston, 44 Caden Valente, 57 Charles Flanagan, 00 Jaden Edmund, 22 Zach Calhoun, 75h Mickey Helms, 13p Hunter Porter, 59b Brianna Witzsche, 26 Johnny Johnson, 2a Collin Hillin, 95 Tim Thompson, 4 Jude Allgayer, 13 Jett Johnson, 21s Summer Nave, 27 Zach Freeman, k13 Kris Workman, 18 Cameron Voelschow, 73 Derrick Gonzalez, 58 Matthew Hodge, 51 Charley York, 88 Steven Whiteaker III

     

    E-Mod B-main(top 7 to A-main)

    00 Caden Edmund, 18 Cameron Voelschow, 73 Derrick Gonzalez, 57 Charles Flanagan, 95 Tim Thompson, 59b Brianna Witzsche, 58 Matthew Hodge, 71w Dusty Wilcox, 96f Benjamin Fanning,18sDaniel Schmidt, 13k Kyle Jackson

     

    E-mod heats

    Heat 1; 22 Zachery Calhoun, 6” Daniel Preston, L87 Parker Titzman, k13 Kris Workman, 4 Jude Allgayer, 18 Daniel Schmidt, 13k Kyle Jackson, 73 Derrick Gonzales, 51w Wyatt McDonald, 96f Benjamin Fanning

     

    Heat 2; 44v Kaden Valente, 88 Steven Whiteaker III, 75h Mickey Helms, 26 Johnny Johnson, 51 Charley York, 95 Tim Thompson, 71w Dusty Wilcox, 57 Charles Flanagan, 00e Jaden Edmund---dq

     

    Heat 3; 27 Zach Freeman, 13p Hunter Porter, 21s Summer Nave, 13 Jett Johnson, 2a Collin Hillin,18 Cameron Voelschow, 58 Matthew Hodge, 59b Brianna Witzsche, 40 Kyle Workman

     

    Dabney Dashes to Factory Stock Dollars

    The 20-lap Factory Stock feature saw Michael Keylich grab the lead into turn 1 followed by Jarrett Payton, Wade Jones, Allen Torres and Brandon Welker, but debris brought the yellow out. The second try saw M. Keylich lead to turn 1, but it was Payton off turn 4 leading the way over M. Keylich, Michael Dabney, Jones and Torres.

     

    Torres would get under Jones for fourth while Payton, Dabney and M. Keylich went three wide for the lead before Johnny Walker Brown spun in turn 3. On the restart Payton and Dabney got away with Torres and Jones side by side for third and Welker getting fifth from M. Keylich. Robert Keylich spun on lap 6 for a caution.

     

    Back to green, Dabney got inside Payton taking over the top spot on lap 7 with Torres following to second. Jones would loop it on lap 8 for a caution that saw Torres stop and not be able to refire ending his night. Dabney got away on the single file restart as GW Hessong took fifth from M. Keylich.

     

    At halfway it was Dabney, Welker, Payton, Jones and Hessong in the top five. Dabney then methodically pulled away from Welker, who had a gap back to Payton, Jones and Hessong. With two to go Dabney(Kaufman) had stretched his advantage to a half straightaway taking the checkers in his Revolution Graphics, Lakeside Ice, Diamond Diesel Service, Rush Race Gear, Cen-Tex Metals, Hair Drama, Undercover Shocks, Jeff Reynolds Electric, Dirt Defender, Jacks Stereo, Dadbods, Best Race Engines, Outlaw Race Cars by Seven Motorsports.

     

    “Both HOT(Heart o Texas) and KSP(Kennedale Speedway Park) got rained out so we decided to venture out,” replied Dabney. “We were going to go to Rocket but were afraid it would cancel too, but it didn't. Either way it turned out good for us.”

     

    “The point average deal is a little different than we're used to. So we had to start deep in the field(7th) but we made quick work of that and picked up the win. I was down here one time last year. I study the previous races before I even come to a track. So I know who to look for and where they're running. I try to base what I'm going to do off those guys. It paid off tonight.”

     

    “When I saw the lineup I told myself I had to get to the lead before Allen(Torres) does somehow, someway. That first lap I saw they were all bottled up on the bottom and sent it around the high side and picked off three or four right away. I just worked my way from there to the lead. I know Allen had some trouble and some other cars behind me. I didn't have any issues. It sucks for Allen, but worked out for me.”

     

    “I know how most of these guys drive. I always know who I'm racing around. More times that not I know where guys are going to make mistakes. Down here it was a little different. I had to be patient with where I made my moves. All in all, it was a clean night. I got together a little with Michael Keylich. It was good clean racing.”

     

    “I have to thank my girlfriend Hope, Chad, Shawn, Jared, Riley, Melvin Mack for coming down and all their help. Johnny Torres gave me the motivation to come down here and paid my pit pass. Of course he goes and runs at Rocket. Next time I come down I hope he's here and I get to run against him. He is the king of I-37 Speedway. I want to race against the best of the best.”

     

    All in Design Factory Stocks

    5x Michael Dabney, 44x Brandon Welker, 18s Jarrett Payton, 41 Wade Jones, 747 GW Hessong, 44k Michael Keylich, 494 Dillon Kidwell, 53k Kasey Krauss, 34h Hunter Peterson, 14t Trey Heald, 21m Blayne Murphy, 7 Johnny Brown Walker, 92r Robert Keylich, 94 Allen Torres, 18 Kyle Kirkland, 44v Kevin Vasbinder, 10 Scott Jerkins, 4 Austin Bean

     

    Factory Stock heats

    Heat 1; 94 Allen Torres, 5x Michael Dabney, 747 GW Hessong, 44x Brandon Welker, 18s Jarrett Payton, 10 Scott Jerkins, 34h Hunter Peterson, 92r Robert Keylich, 4 Austin Bean

     

    Heat 2; 41 Wade Jones, 53k Kasey Krauss, 44k Michael Keylich, 21m Blayne Murphy, 494 Dillon Kidwell, 18 Kyle Kirkland, 7 Johnny Walker Brown, 44v Kevin Vasbinder , 14t Trey Heald

     

    Harbison Takes Fireball Honors

    The Fireball feature started with Aaron Leddy getting the lead into turn 1 trailed by Jennie Barber, Kenny Wright, Ryan McDonald and Howie Marcx. Barber took over the top spot on lap 3 while Marcx got fourth from McDonald. Barber half spun on lap 4 giving the lead back to Leddy and falling to back to fourth.

     

    As Wright began putting pressure on Leddy, Brain Harbison was moving to the front getting by Marcx for third, then Wright for second. Harbison got along side Leddy coming to halfway showing Harbison, Leddy, Marcx, Wright and Barber in the top five. Someone kicked an infield tire on track and Barber, who got her spot back, got caught on it for a lap 14 yellow.

     

    On the restart Leddy tried to pressure Harbison for the lead back, but Harbison was able to get away by a few car lengths. Lap 17 saw McDonald loop it in turn 2 with Clint Montanio, Levi Hernandez and Mark Pivarnik tangling in turn 4 at the same time. Harbison and Leddy got away on green while Barber was looking low on Marcx. Harbison(Floresville) was able to hold Leddy off the final two laps for the win in the Ray Doyon owned, 3D Landscaping, Mark Herring Race Engine, former asphalt Camaro.

     

    “Coming from a Limited Mod these cars are kind of inconsistent,” explained Harbison. “They are a lot of fun though. This is the first leaf spring car I've ever run. When they take a set, you car just mat it. After about 5-6 laps I got used to it and it was predictable.”

     

    “I watched about 50 races and my mentor is obviously Johnny(Torres) I watch him, try to mimic his entry because it got real slick. There was some moisture around the tires. I just stuck with that and tried to hit my line every time. It was solid.”

     

    “There's some good shoes in this class, so I have no trepidation running out there with them. I thought pretty early on that they didn't have the line that I had. I just slowly picked them off.”

     

    Winners Circle Transmissions Fireballs

    99 Brian Harbison, 93 Aaron Leddy, 13 Howie Marcx, 19 Jennie Barber, 09 Clint Montanio, 68 Kenny Wright, 18m Jospeh Montemayor, 14 Mark Pivarnik, h2s Shane Stonebraker, 17 Scott Walker, 816 Ryan McDonald, 64 Danny Dear, 28 Levi Hernandez, 11bvr Noah Van Blarcum

     

    Fireball heats

    Heat 1; 19 Jennie Barber, 93 Aaron Leddy, 18m Joseph Montemayor, 14 Mark Pivarnik, 11vbr Noah Van Blarcum, 09 Clint Montanio, 28 Levi Hernandez

     

    Heat 2; 13 Howie Marcx, 99Brian Harbison, 69 Kenny Wright, h2s Shane Stonebraker, 816 Ryan McDonald, 17 Scott Walker, 64 Danny Dear

     

    Ryker on a Roll

    The Sport Compact feature saw Justin Van Winkle get the advantage early over Ryker Hernandez, Rod Tait, Sonny Kinnaman and Josh Jones along side Eric Wilson. Van Winkle and Hernandez then began a five lap side by side scrap for the lead. At halfway it Van Winkle, by a bumper, Hernandez, Tait, Wilson and Kinnaman.

     

    Just as it looked like Van Winkle would take command pulling out to a three car length lead, he slipped high in turn 4 giving Hernandez an opportunity to take the lead. From there Hernandez(San Antonio) was able to hold off Van Winkle to score another victory in the iraceenterprise, Allways Auto Group, Lovett Car Wash, Sullivan Racing, C3 Speed Horses, 2005 Chevy Cavalier.

     

    “This may be my third win this year,” said Hernandez. “I was watching what Justin(Van Winkle) was doing and trying to find an opening to get around him. He did a little slip up in turn 4 and that's when I got my chance to get under him and get by him. I just held my line and tried to get as far away as possible.”

     

    Johnson Supply Sport Compacts

    22 Ryker Hernandez, 825 Justin Van Winkle, 70 Rod Tait, 18 Eric Wilson, 38 Sonny Kinnaman, 11j Josh Jones, 007 James Baum, 76y Donald Lewis

     

    Sport Compact heats

    Heat 1; 22 Ryker Hernandez

    825 Justin Van Winkle, 76y Donald Lewis, 70 Rod Tait, 38 Sonny Kinnaman, 11j Josh Jones, 18 Eric Wilson, 007 James Baum

  2. 366 Motorsports E-Mods

    L87 Parker Titzman

    6” Daniel Preston

    44 Caden Valente

    57 Charles Flanagan

    00 Jaden Edmund

    75h Mickey Helms

    22 Zach Calhoun

    13p Hunter Porter

    59b Brianna Witzsche

    26 Johnny Johnson

    2a Collin Hillin

    95 Tim Thompson

    4 Jude Allgayer

    21s Summer Nave

    27 Zach Freeman

    k13 Kris Workman

    18 Cameron Voelschow

    73 Derrick Gonzalez

    58 Matthew Hodge

    51 Charley York

    88 Steven Whiteaker III

  3. All in Design Factory Stocks

    5x Michael Dabney

    44x Brandon Welker

    18s Jarrett Payton

    41 Wade Jones

    747 GW Hessong

    44k Michael Keylich

    494 Dillon Kidwell

    53k Kasey Krauss

    34h Hunter Peterson

    14t Trey Heald

    21m Blayne Murphy

    7 Johnny Brown Walker

    92r Robert Keylich

    94 Allen Torres

    18 Kyle Kirkland

    44v Kevin Vasbinder

    10 Scott Jerkins

    4 Austin Bean

  4. Natty 30 Iron Horse RV Limited Modifieds

    21t Ray Allen Kulhanek

    14 Trent Beaver

    26 JJ Jennings

    1t Nathan Titzman

    bd3 Marcus Mikulencak

    00e Jaden Edmund

    7mk Kyle Wilkins

    15t Rusty Head

    88 Steven Whiteaker III

    04 Cameron Cook

    57 Charles Flanagan

    63 Shane Hoefling

    26d Logan Densman

    26w Robert Wiggins

    58 Rowdy Flanagan

    10d Clint Everage

    30k Logan Dinsmore

    29 Jamie Campbell

    11t Tom Grothues

  5. Heat 1

    22 Zachery Calhoun

    6” Daniel Preston

    L87 Parker Titzman

    k13 Kris Workman

    4 Jude Allgayer

    18 Daniel Schmidt

    13k Kyle Jackson

    73 Derrick Gonzales

    51w Wyatt McDonald

    96f Benjamin Fanning

     

    Heat 2

    44v Kaden Valente

    88 Steven Whiteaker III

    75h Mickey Helms

    26 Johnny Johnson

    51 Charley York

    95 Tim Thompson

    71w Dusty Wilcox

    57 Charles Flanagan

    00e Jaden Edmund---dq

     

    Heat 3

    27 Zach Freeman

    13p Hunter Porter

    21s Summer Nave

    13 Jett Johnson

    2a Collin Hillin

    18 Cameron Volschow

    58 Matthew Hodge

    59b Brianna Witzsche

    40 Kyle Workman

  6. Limited Modified heats

    Heat 1

    21t Ray Allen Kulhanek

    1t Nathan Titzman

    bd3 Marcus Mikulencak

    26d Logan Densman

    30k Logan Dinsmore

    29 Jamie Campbell

    88 Steven Whiteaker III

    11t Tom Grothues

    26w Robert Wiggins

    10 Clint Everage

     

    Heat 2

    63 Shane Hoefling

    26 JJ Jennings

    04 Cameron Cook

    14 Trent beaver

    00e Jaden Edmund

    15t Rusty Head

    58 Rowdy Flanagan

    7mk Kyle Wilkins

    567 Charles Flanagan

  7. Factory Stock heats

    Heat 1

    94 Allen Torres

    5x Michael Dabney

    747 GW Hessong

    44x Brandon Welker

    18s Jarrett Payton

    10 Scott erkins

    34h Hunter Peterson

    92r Robert Keylich

    4 Austin Bean

     

    Heat 2

    41 Wade Jones

    53k Kasey Krauss

    44k Michael Keylich

    21m Blayne Murphy

    494 Dillon Kidwell

    18 Kyle Kirkland

    7 Johnny Walker Brown

    44v Kevin Vasbinder

    14t Trey Heald

  8. Dirt Kings by Bobcat of Pleasanton, STIMS, TDTS @ I-37 Speedway 4-27-24

    By JM Hallas

     

    Pleasanton, TX.,(April 27th, 2024)

     

    After a scheduled week off it was time again for action on the ¼ mile, semi-banked, dirt oval just outside Pleasanton. Tonight marked the third visit of the South Texas IMCA Modified Series(STIMS) and the first appearance of the Texas Dirt Truck Series(TDTS). Also scheduled are the regular Limited Modifieds, Fireballs, Factory Stocks and Sport Compacts classes.

     

    Can anyone beat Chris Morris who has won the last two I-37 Speedway feature events, both at the expense of Ryan Doyon. In the inaugural race Morris and Doyon exchanged the lead the final laps with Morris getting the victory. The second visit saw Doyon look like a winner, but running out of fuel under a yellow flag cost him the win handing it to Morris.

     

    Two new players are now in the win column with Jared Maupin, driving Chris Carroll's back up car, winning at Texana Raceway. The most recent event, at Cotton Bowl Speedway, saw Logan Dinsmore come from the 4th row to take home the hardware.

     

    Morris leads the STIMS points case by six over Rick Green and seven over Doyon, with Jacob Hortch and Shawn Sandegren in fourth and fifth respectively.

     

    The Texas Dirt Truck rolls into their first visit of the year showing Tony Bernal(last years champion) leading the points by 25 ahead of Jaime Green who is six ahead of Colton Borlace with former asphalt Late Model Champion, Tommy Grimes four back of Borlace and ten ahead of last race winner, Buster Dean.

     

    Dinsmore Dominant in STIMS Scramble

    Twenty IMCA Modifieds lined up for the 4-wide salute before taking the green. Raymond McSpadden led the pack into turn 1, but Cody Tidwell got a run up top to snag the lead pursued by Chris Morris, McSpadden, Rick Green and John Hortch. Brayden Tumlinson went around in turn 4 for an early yellow. The restart saw McSpadden, Green and Logan Dinsmore three wide for third as Tidwell and Morris got away.

     

    Hortch would bring out yellow on lap 4 with a turn 4 spin. On the restart, L. Dinsmore jumped to the high side sailing past Morris and Tidwell for the lead on lap 5 before a tangle by David Gibson and Cody Duke slowed the pace again. The top three broke away while Jared Maupin worked his way to fourth. Chris Carroll and Ryan Doyon moved by Green for fifth and sixth.

     

    At the crossed flags it was L. Dinsmore inching away, Morris, Maupin and McSpadden with Doyon and Carroll side by side for fifth. With five to go, L. Dinsmore had increased his margin to a half straightaway over Morris and Maupin battling for second, but coming up on heavy lapped traffic. Maupin got by Morris, but Rob Sanderson spun and collected Doyon for a lap 16 yellow.

     

    Now with clean track ahead, L. Dinsmore had to hold off Morris and Maupin as the top three got away while Green, Carroll and McSpadden were three wide for fourth. L. Dinsmore(Kerrville) inched out to a couple car lengths to grab his second STIMS win in a row in the Sundowner Performance Diesel, Royals Automotive, Lowery Plumbing, Jcs Auto Body, Carquest of Kerrville, Swensons Racing Shocks, Relief for Troops, Jimmys Towing, Wehrs, Fast Shafts, Friesen crate, Assault by Dinsmore Chassis.

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    “Seems like we're on a roll with two in a row, I guess,” commented Dinsmore. “I'm just getting lucky, maybe, I don't know. I was running through the middle there and it did not feel good at all. I fell back a bit and then restarted on the top. It felt really good up there and I didn't want to leave it. Even in lapped traffic I didn't want to leave it.”

     

    “I try out the top during hot laps. We rarely get up there. But I like the feeling of the cushion. I want to feel the right rear on it. After the heat and hot laps I send it up there just to feel what its like.”

     

    “I saw the top couple guys were running high, but not all the way up. I thought maybe I could sneak by them. I fired good on that restart up there and stayed up there. When I got to Cody Tidwell I was as high as I could get it and felt my right rear go over the cushion. The worst thing that could happen is I fall off the track.”

     

    “Dad kinda pissed me off in the heat race when he came by and blew my doors off. I had my hand up, like damn. He drove right around me. I knew he was gonna be good, but started deep in the feature. I was hoping maybe we could pull off another 1-2 battle for the win. He probably would have gotten me.”

     

    “The two cars are a little different. Mine's almost a copy of what he's got going on. There's just little things different, the majority is from his car. He got that car from Steven Whiteaker and he was always fast in it. So knew I had to get some of that set up on my car.”

     

    “I was actually kind of thankful for that caution. I was getting into lapped traffic and tried to use the bottom and was on the verge of spinning out. Then the caution came out as my savior. Now I just have to restart good with clean air and track. I kind of helped me in the long run.”

     

    STIMS by Hortch Speed Shop

    8jr Logan Dinsmore, 94 Chris Morris, 91 Jared Maupin, 15 Chris Carroll, 48r Raymond McSpadden, 82 Rick Green, 18s Shawn Sandergren, 33 Brayden Tomlinson, 73d Jacob Hortch, 27s Charles Strong, 26d Cody Duke, 141 Rob Sanderson, 71 Anthony Gordon, 366 David Gibson, 10 Wade Pistole jr., 5r Ryan Doyon, 17 Cody Tidwell, 8g Greg Dinsmore, 77 Robert Liese jr., 488 Stephen Boubel, 22z Darrell Boyd---dns

     

    STIMS heats

    Heat 1; 5r Ryan Doyon, 82 Rick Green, 48r Raymond McSpadden, 91 Jared Maupin, 26d Cody Duke, 71 Anthony Gordon, 77 Robert Liese jr.

     

    Heat 2; 8g Greg Dinsmore, 8jr Logan Dinsmore, 73d Jacob Hortch, 141 Rob Sanderson, 33 Brayden Tumlinson, 488 Stephen Boubel

     

    Heat 3; 17 Cody Tidwell, 94 Chris Morris, 15 Chris Carroll, 27s Charles Strong, 366 David Gibson, 22z Darrell Boyd, 10 Wade Pistole jr.

     

    Torres Tops from the Tail

    Polesitter Joshua Tuttle got a good jump on green for the Limited Modified 20-lapper with Robert Wiggins second and Jared Maupin, Rowdy Flanagan and Trent Beaver three wide for third. Wiggins got sideways off turn 4 scattering the field causing Anthony Gordon to hit an infield tire sending on the track for an early caution.

     

    On the restart, Beaver got by Tuttle for the lead with Maupin following to second, and Johnny Torres, substituting for Brian Harbison, coming from the back to third. Maupin was looking low on Beaver when Tuttle looped it for another quick caution. Beaver got out back under green while Maupin and Torres battled wheel to wheel for second and Jaden Edmund moved to fifth.

     

    Beaver's run up front ended when he broke and stopped in turn 4. Wiggins and Charles Flanagan tangled in the back up. Back to green with Torres up front and Maupin on his tail, Edmund got third from R. Flanagan who was left battling with Tom Grothues for fourth. Just before halfway Wiggins and Tuttle had synchronized spins in turn 1.

     

    Back to green coming to halfway with Torres, Maupin, R. Flanagan, Edmund and Anthony Gordon in the top five. Edmund and R. Flanagan continued to swap third while Torres crept ahead to about 6-car lengths. Torres(San Antonio) held that advantage to score the win the Brian Harbison owned, 8T1 Construction, Wells Race Engines, IRP Chassis, that expired a motor coming to the checkers.

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    “When I pulled up on the tech pad with the Factory Stock, Brian(Harbison) said 'you're going to drive my Limited Mod and try to go for two,” said Torres. “We've had such bad luck with that car, including tonight blowing a motor. This should be about the third win on that car.”

     

    “It's a motor that we didn't have a lot of confidence in anyway. It's a little less of a bummer, but it still sucks to break a motor.”

     

    “I had to start last since we switched drivers. I was definitely coming and catching Trent(Beaver). So I think I would have had something for him if he didn't break earlier. I knew when I could pass Jared(Maupin) in the middle that the car was really good. We don't have a lot of slick(track) laps on either car. So I knew, when I could run the slick and stay next to him, the car was pretty fast.”

     

    Limited Modified by Iron Horse RV

    11x JohnnyTorres, 96 Jared Maupin, 00e Jaden Edmund, 58 Rowdy Flanagan, 57 Charles Flanagan, 26 Robert Wiggins, 11t Tom Grothues, 22m Anthony Gordon, 747 Joshua Tuttle, 14 Trent Beaver

     

    Limited Mod heats

    Heat 1; 22m Anthony Gordon, 11t Tom Grothues, 57 Charles Flanagan, 58 Rowdy Flanagan, 747Joshua Tuttle

     

    Heat 2; 96 Jared Maupin, 14 Trent Beaver, 00e Jaden Edmund, 11x Brian Harbison, 26Robert Wiggins

     

    Torres Tops Again

    Johnny Walker Brown jumped out to an early lead in the 20-lap Factory Stock feature as Wade Jones spun to slow the pace. The restart saw Brown who would slip too high and Michael Keylich door to door for the lead with M. Keylich getting the spot ahead of Jarrett Payton, Dakota Hurley, Johnny Torres and Allen Torres.

     

    Brown clipped an infield tire sending it on track for a lap 4 caution. M. Keylich and Hurley swapped the point back under green while positions changed through out as Jared Maupin made his way to fourth. Hurley finally inched into the top spot on lap 6 with M. Keylich trying to fight back. At halfway it was Hurley, M. Keylich, J. Torres, Maupin and A. Torres in the top five.

     

    J. Torres got by M. Keylich for second on lap 11 while A. Torres and Jones were side by side for fifth. Maupin had just taken third from M. Keylich when Shane Lander looped it in turn 4 for a caution. Hurley inched ahead on green while J. Torres and Maupin fought for second and A. Torres, M. Keylich and Jones were three wide for fourth.

     

    J. Torres finally shook Maupin and began pressuring Hurley for the lead. J. Torres moved up to high side and drove around Hurley for the lead on lap 18. From there, J. Torres(San Antonio) was able to inch away the final two laps for the win in the Scott Ball Racing, 8T1 Construction, All in Designs, Diffs by Dale, CRS Suspension, Sundowner Performance, 1st Class Towing, Hercules Foundation, Rush Gear by Austin Witt, Allen’s 24/7 Towing, Mission Auto Parts, Dirt Defender, Best Engines, Outlaw chassis.

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    “That was a crazy race,” added Torres. “I guess everybody thought it would be tacky, including me. We all had our cars set up really loose and free. I knew my only chance was go around him(Hurley) on the outside. I just had no grip on the bottom. It was pretty slick down there. I knew Hurley would run the bottom so picking him off on the restart was my only hope.”

     

    “I don't even have to hear on the radio where Jared(Maupin) is. I know he's going to be headed to the front. So I really don't pay much attention to the line up numbers on a caution. I know he's going to be there. We've had a lot of battles and I know it's going to be a good clean race.

     

    Factory Stocks by All in Designs

    66 Johnny Torres; 40 Dakota Hurley, 91 Jared Maupin, 94 Allen Torres, 44k Michael Keylich, 18s Jarrett Payton, 8c Cameron Dinsmore, 41 Wade Jones, 34 Hunter Peterson, 18 Kyle Kirkland, 64L Shane Lander, 56 Brian Schneider, 7 Johnny Walker Brown, 92 Robert Keylich

     

    Factory Stock heats

    Heat 1; 94 Allen Torres, 7 Johnny Walker Brown, 18s Jarrett Payton, 8c Cameron Dinsmore, 34 Hunter Peterson, 92r Robert Keylich, 41 Wade Jones

     

    Heat 2; 66 Johnny Torres, 44k Michael Keylich, 91 Jared Maupin, 40 Dakota Hurley, 56 Brian Schneider, 18 Kyle Kirkland, 64L Shane Lander

     

    Cowboy Corrals TDTS Cash

    The start of the Texas Dirt Truck Series feature saw Eric Ramos get the lead off turn 2, but Tommy Grimes, up top, went around Ramos in turns 3-4 to lead lap 1 followed by Tony Bernal, Ramos, Russ Parker and Larry Baggett. Grimes and Bernal then went door to door for the lead until a spin by Johnny Johnson brought out a yellow.

     

    Back under green, Grimes and Bernal got away with Baggett getting fourth from Parker, then third from Ramos. Grimes and Bernal resumed their side by side fight allowing Baggett to close the gap. With Bernal getting the nose out front, Baggett looked to go three wide as they came to halfway showing Bernal, Grimes, Baggett, Ramos and Colton Borlace in the top five.

     

    Johnson looped in front of the leaders with Bernal getting caught up, but returning to the point under caution. Baggett got second from Grimes on the restart and wasted little time diving under Bernal in turn 4 to lead on lap 11. Evident Ivy got loose off turn 4 sending Borlace and Parker scrambling through the infield as Parker regained fifth with no yellow.

     

    With five to go Baggett was now edging away from Bernal and Grimes while Ramos, Parker and Borlace had their own scrap going on for fourth before Ramos and Borlace made contact but continued on. Up front it was the 2019 TDTS Champion, Baggett(Burnet) taking the checkers in his L&S Lawns, Mason Building Supplys, 602 crate powered BMF Chassis, making the fourth different winner in four TDTS features.

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    “It was tough competition tonight,” replied Baggett. “If it wasn't for Tommy(Grimes) and his crew I don't know if I'd have gotten up there. We lost a back caliper and those guys fought hard to get it back on there. The last five laps it broke again. I was just coasting along pretty much. We lucked out and got a good victory out of it.”

     

    “This truck series is getting bigger, I can't thank the Texas Dirt Truck Series enough for the opportunity to race with them. More and more good guys are coming in. We're growing and having fun.”

     

    “This is my first win here. We've raced on and off for a while picking up the championship in 2019. This is our first win this season.”

     

    Texas Dirt Truck Series

    3 Larry Baggett, 81 Tony Bernal, 22t Tommy Grimes, 28 Russ Parker, 693 Colton Borlace, 9 Eric Ramos, 08 Evident Ivy, 43 Johnny Johnson, 4 Treyler Caulfield

     

    TDTS heats

    Heat 1; 81 Tony Bernal, 22t Tommy Grimes, 3 Larry Baggett, 08 Evident Ivy, 43 Johnny Johnson

     

    Heat 2; 28 Russ Parker, 9 Eric Ramos, 693 Colton Borlace, 4 Treyler Caulfield

     

    Gordon Golden in Fireball Fight

    The 20-lap Fireball feature saw Joseph Montemayor get the point off turn 2, but it was Shane Stonebraker grabbing the top spot off turn 4 trailed by Montemayor, DJ Schroat, Anthony Gordon and Jennie Barber. Schroat and Gordon quickly got by Montemayor leaving him four wide with Matthew Hodge, Howie Marcx and Dale Caswell.

     

    Schroat took over the lead on lap 2 as Stonebraker gave up spots to Gordon and Hodge in the following laps. Gordon caught Schroat for the lead on lap 6 with Hodge closing on both. The top three were nose to tail before Scott Walker looped it in turn 2 for a lap 9 yellow.

     

    On the restart the top 3 got ahead while AJ Dancer got fourth from Stonebraker. At halfway it was Schroat, Gordon, Hodge, Dancer and Stonebraker. Gordon got inside Schroat for the lead on lap 13 through turns 3-4 and by. Montemayor and Kelly Marbach tangled on lap 14 in turn 3 for a caution.

     

    Schroat tried to sail the high side on the restart, but spun in turn 4 to bring yellow right back out. The top three of Gordon, Hodge and Dancer pulled away back under green while Schroat quickly made up spots from the back. But Schroat tried a little too hard diving under Stonebraker sending him around in turn 1.

     

    As green waved again with three to go, Hodge gave Gordon a good look low off turn 2 and again off turn 4. Gordon held him off as they both eased away from Dancer. Gordon(San Antonio) was able to hold Hodge off the final lap for the win in the Ray Doyon owned, 3D Landscaping, Mark Herring Race Engine, former asphalt Camaro.

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    “We've got two wins and a second now,” said Gordon. “It was a last minute deal. I was down at Ray's(Doyon) and asked him who was driving my car. He said 'Nobody, if you want to drive it, it's yours' and they worked on it a little bit. It was fun to get back in it. It's a fun class, reminds me of the Street Stocks. It was cool to have our second largest car count tonight.”

     

    “I don't expect the 8(DJ Schroat) to blow by me on the start like that. It didn't take off, I just stayed in it and when he messed up I was able to capitalize. Luckily Matt(Hodge) drove me clean. A couple times he could have easily laid the bumper on me and moved me out of the way.”

     

    “There's no comparison to the IMCA Modified or Limited Modified and these. That mod is wild. It's a blast to drive. I can't thank Gene enough for letting me get my feet wet in it. It's a learning curve. The Limited mod and Stock cars are my home.”

     

    Fireballs by Winners Circle Transmissions

    99 Anthony Gordon, 58 Matthew Hodge, h2s Shane Stonebraker, 1 Dale Caswell, 13 Howie Marcx, 28 Levi Hernandez, 18m Joseph Montemayor, 17 Scott Walker, 8 DJ Schroat, 6 Kelly Marbach, 19 Jennie Barber, 14 Mark Pivarnik, 52 AJ Dancer---dq(tech--tire), 93 Aaron Leddy---dns, 64 Danny Dear ---dns

     

    Fireball heats

    Heat 1; 13 Howie Marcx, 58 Matthew Hodge, h2s Shane Stonebraker, 19 Jennie Barber, 28 Levi Hernandez, 14 Mark Pivarnik, 6 Kelly Marbach, 1 Dale Caswell

     

    Heat 2; 99 Anthony Gordon, 64 Danny Dear, 18m Joseph Montemayor, 8 DJ Schroat, 17 Scott Walker, 52 AJ Dancer, 93 Aaron Leddy

     

    Tait Back on Top

    Sonny Kinnaman led the way at the start of the 20-lap Sport Compact feature chased by Rod Tait, Josh Jones, Sam Walker and James Baum. Last years track champ, Tait, wasted little time getting past Kinnaman for the lead on lap 2 with Jones following to second. Ryker Hernandez, winner of the last couple races, quickly got by Kinnaman and Walker for third.

     

    At the midway point it was Tait, Jones, Hernandez, Walker with Eric Wilson and Justin Van Winkle side by side for fifth. Wilson got the position then took fourth from Walker. Then came a scary moment when Walker's car erupted in flames under the hood. She was able to safely pull to the infield and bail out uninjured while the safety crew put out the fire.

     

    On the restart, Hernandez and Jones swapped second, while Van Winkle and Kinnaman were side by side for fourth. As Jones and Hernandez battled for second, Tait was able to put some distance on them. Tait(San Antonio), who rolled the car two races ago, was able to grab the victory in the Big Moe Automotive, Turtle Team Racing, Duchess Decals, Kinnaman Racing, Pontiac Sunfire.

     

    “After having it on its roof a couple races ago we basically had to cut the car in half and put it back together the best we can,” explained Tait. “This is actually two cars pieced back together. I still haven't gotten to the roof and quarter panels. It's still a work in progress.”

     

    “We've got it back together. The car is running great. I've got it dialed back in. It was pretty loose last race, but I think I've got back together where it needs to be.”

     

    “I've got an idea to eliminate the tractor tires. These cars are so light that it just doesn't take much to flip them over. I've talked to the track about my idea and I'm going to fabricate it for them just to see what happens. They don't have to like it, back maybe they can try it. I just think it would be a good alternative at this point. Something will give a little bit, but not get in the way.”

     

    Sport Compacts by Johnson Supply

    70 Rod Tait, 11j Josh Jones, 22 Ryker Hernandez, 18 Eric Wilson, 825 Justin Van Winkle, 38 Sonny Kinnaman, 007 James Baum, 98 Ronnie Schoenfeldt, 76y Donald Lewis, 3% Sam Walker, 85 Michelle Conlee, 43 Jennifer Kidd---dns

     

    Sport Compact heats

    Heat 1; 38 Sonny Kinnaman, 98 Ronnie Schoenfeldt, 18 Eric Wilson, 11j Josh Jones, 43 Jennifer Kidd, 825 Justin Van Winkle

     

    Heat 2; 70 Rod Tait, 22 Ryker Hernandez, 007 James Baum, 76y Donald Lewis, 3% Sam Walker, 85 Michelle Conlee

  9. STIMS by Hortch Speed Shop

    8jr Logan Dinsmore

    94 Chris Morris

    91 Jared Maupin

    15 Chris Carroll

    48r Raymond McSpadden

    82 Rick Green

    18s Shawn Sandergren

    33 Brayden Tomlinson

    73d Jacob Hortch

    27 Charles Strong

    26d Cody Duke

    141 Rob Sanderson

    71 Anthony Gordon

    366 David Gibson

    10 Wade Pistole jr

    5r Ryan Doyon

    17 Cody Tidwell

    8g Greg Dinsmore

    77 Robert Liese jr

    488 Stephen Boubel

    22z Darrell Boyd---dns

  10. Fireballs by Winners Circle Transmissions

    99 Anthony Gordon

    58 Matthew Hodge

    52 AJ Dancer

    h2s Shane Stonebraker

    1 Dale Caswell

    13 Howie Marcx

    28 Levi Hernandez

    18m Joseph Montemayor

    17 Scott Walker

    8 DJ Schroat

    6 Kelly Marbach

    19 Jennie Barber

    14 Mark Pivarnik

    93 Aaron Leddy---dns

    64 Danny Dear ---dns

  11. Factory Stocks by All in Designs

    66 Johnny Torres

    40 Dakota Hurley

    91 Jared Maupin

    94 Allen Torres

    44k Michael Keylich

    18s Jarrett Payton

    8c Cameron Dinsmore

    41 Wade Jones

    34 Hunter Peterson

    18 Kyle Kirkland

    64L Shane Lander

    56 Brian Schneider

    7 Johnny Walker Brown

    92 Robert Keylich

  12. STIMS heats

    Heat 1

    5r Ryan Doyon

    82 Rick Green

    48r Raymond McSpadden

    91 Jared Maupin

    26d Cody Duke

    71 Anthony Gordon

    77 Robert Liese jr

     

     

     

    Heat 2

    8g Greg Dinsmore

    8jr Logan Dinsmore

    73d Jacob Hortch

    141 Rob Sanderson

    33 Brayden Tumlinson

    488 Stephen Boubel

     

    Heat 3

    17 Cody Tidwell

    94 Chris Morris

    15 Chris Carroll

    27s Charles Strong

    366 David Gibson

    22z Darrell Boyd

    10 Wade Pistole jr

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