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14 hours ago, rails said:

Hey Reb,

what else is on the lineup at TMS for the 2 dates in October? Big payout on the 12th for sure. I was normally there for the fall nascar race. This fits in my schedule.

I have yet to see any support classes announced yet.....My educated guess would be Limited Modifieds if the past events have set the trend....If I find out I'll get it posted....I do find it interesting that there's an ASCS show(s) the weekends before the High Limits shows for both trips......Weird!....But I guess that's to compress the track prep.

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Date	Track	To Win
Monday, February 12	East Bay Raceway Park (FL)	$10,000.00
Tuesday, February 13	East Bay Raceway Park (FL)	$15,000.00
Thursday, February 22	Golden Isles Speedway (GA)	$10,000.00
Saturday, February 24	Golden Isles Speedway (GA)	$20,000.00
Tuesday, April 9*	Riverside International Speedway (AR)	$20,000.00
Friday, April 12	Texarkana 67 Speedway (AR)	$12,000.00
Saturday, April 13	Texas Motor Speedway (TX)	$12,000.00
Sunday, April 14	RPM Speedway (TX)	$12,000.00
Tuesday, April 16*	Red Dirt Raceway (OK)	$20,000.00
Friday, April 19	TBD
Saturday, April 20	Salina Highbanks Speedway (OK)	$12,000.00
Wednesday, May 1*	81 Speedway (KS)	$20,000.00
Friday, May 3	Lakeside Speedway (KS)	$10,000.00
Saturday, May 4	Lakeside Speedway (KS)	$50,000.00
Friday, May 10	34 Raceway (IA)	$12,000.00
Saturday, May 11	Tri-City Speedway (IL)	$12,000.00
Tuesday, May 14*	Kokomo Speedway (IN)	$20,000.00
Thursday, May 16	Outlaw Speedway (NY)	$12,000.00
Friday, May 17	Utica-Rome Speedway (NY)	$12,000.00
Saturday, May 18	Fonda Speedway (NY)	$12,000.00
Saturday, May 25	Port Royal Speedway (PA)	$10,000.00
Sunday, May 26	Port Royal Speedway (PA)	$29,000.00
Tuesday, May 28*	Grandview Speedway (PA)	$20,000.00
Friday, May 31	TBD	TBD
Saturday, June 1	Butler Motor Speedway (MI)	$12,085.00
Tuesday, June 4*	Davenport Speedway (IA)	$20,000.00
Friday, June 7	I-70 Motorsports Park (MO)	$10,000.00
Saturday, June 8	I-70 Motorsports Park (MO)	$26,000.00
Tuesday, June 11*	Eagle Raceway (NE)	$50,000.00
Wednesday June 26*	Lake Ozark Speedway (MO)	$20,000.00
Friday, June 28	Lucas Oil Speedway (MO)	$10,000.00
Saturday, June 29	Lucas Oil Speedway (MO)	$25,000.00
Saturday, July 13	Portsmouth Raceway Park (OH)	$25,554.00
Wednesday, July 17	Eldora Speedway (OH)	$12,000.00
Thursday, July 18	Eldora Speedway (OH)	$100,000.00
Tuesday, July 23	Lernerville Speedway (PA)	$25,000.00
Thursday, August 15	Thunderbowl Raceway (CA)	$25,000.00
Friday, August 16	Kings Speedway (CA)	$20,000.00
Saturday, August 17	Placerville Speedway (CA)	$12,000.00
Thursday, August 22	Silver Dollar Speedway (CA)	$10,000.00
Friday, August 23	Silver Dollar Speedway (CA)	$10,000.00
Saturday, August 24	Silver Dollar Speedway (CA)	$100,070.00
Monday, August 26	Douglas County Speedway (OR)	$12,000.00
Wednesday, August 28	Grays Harbor Raceway (WA)	$12,000.00
Thursday, August 29	Skagit Speedway (WA)	$10,000.00
Friday, August 30	Skagit Speedway (WA)	$10,000.00
Saturday, August 31	Skagit Speedway (WA)	$100,000.00
Thursday, September 5	Port Royal Speedway (PA)	$10,000.00
Friday, September 6	Port Royal Speedway (PA)	$10,000.00
Saturday, September 7	Port Royal Speedway (PA)	$57,000.00
Friday, September 13	Lernerville Speedway (PA)	$10,000.00
Saturday, September 14	Lernerville Speedway (PA)	$50,000.00
Friday, September 20	Eldora Speedway (OH)	$10,000.00
Saturday, September 21	Eldora Speedway (OH)	$15,000.00
Wednesday, September 25*	TBD	TBD
Saturday, September 28	Florence Speedway (KY)	$12,000.00
Tuesday, October 1*	Atomic Speedway (OH)	$20,000.00
Tuesday, October 8*	I-70 Motorsports Park (MO)	$20,000.00
Friday, October 11	Texas Motor Speedway (TX)	$10,000.00
Saturday, October 12	Texas Motor Speedway (TX)	$50,000.00

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FULL 2024 SCHEUDLE:
Wednesday-Saturday, Feb. 7-10 – Volusia Speedway Park (Barberville, FL)
Sunday-Monday, March 3-4 – Volusia Speedway Park (Barberville, FL)
Friday-Saturday, March 8-9 – Kennedale Speedway Park (Kennedale, TX)
Friday-Saturday, March 15-16 – Cotton Bowl Speedway (Paige, TX)
Friday, March 22 – Big O Speedway (Ennis, TX)
Saturday, March 23 – Lawton Speedway (Lawton, OK)
Friday, March 29 – Thunderbird Speedway (Muskogee, OK)
Saturday, March 30 – 81 Speedway (Wichita, KS)
Friday, April 5 – US 36 Raceway (Osborn, MO)
Saturday, April 6 – Arrowhead Speedway (Colcord, OK)
Friday-Saturday, April 12-13 – Federated Auto Parts Raceway at I-55 (Pevely, MO)
Friday, April 19 – Paducah International Raceway (Paducah, KY)
Saturday, April 20 – Tri-State Speedway (Haubstadt, IN)
Friday-Saturday, April 26-27 – Knoxville Raceway (Knoxville, IA)
Wednesday, May 1 – Jacksonville Speedway (Jacksonville, IL)
Friday-Saturday, May 3-4 – Eldora Speedway (Rossburg, OH)
Wednesday, May 8 – Lincoln Speedway (Abbottstown, PA)
Friday-Saturday, May 10-11 – Williams Grove Speedway (Mechanicsburg, PA)
Friday, May 17 – Attica Raceway Park (Attica, OH)
Saturday, May 18 – Sharon Speedway (Hartford, OH)
Friday-Saturday, May 24-25 – Atomic Speedway (Chillicothe, OH)
Monday, May 27 – Fremont Speedway (Fremont, OH)
Friday-Saturday, May 31-June 1 – Beaver Dam Raceway (Beaver Dam, WI)
Friday, June 7 – River Cities Speedway (Grand Forks, ND)
Saturday, June 8 – Ogilvie Raceway (Ogilvie, MN)
Friday-Saturday, June 14-15 – Knoxville Raceway (Knoxville, IA)
Wednesday-Saturday, June 19-22 – Huset’s Speedway (Brandon, SD)
Friday-Saturday, June 28-29 – Cedar Lake Speedway (New Richmond, WI)
Friday-Saturday, July 12-13 – Wilmot Raceway (Wilmot, WI)
Tuesday, July 16 – Attica Raceway Park (Attica, OH)
Friday-Saturday, July 19-20 – Eldora Speedway (Rossburg, OH)
Wednesday, July 24 – BAPS Motor Speedway (York Haven, PA)
Friday-Saturday, July 26-27 – Williams Grove Speedway (Mechanicsburg, PA)
Sunday, July 28 – Weedsport Speedway (Weedsport, NY)
Friday-Saturday, Aug. 2-3 – Federated Auto Parts Raceway at I-55 (Pevely, MO)
Wednesday-Saturday, Aug. 7-10 – Knoxville Raceway (Knoxville, IA)
Friday-Saturday, Aug. 16-17 – Jackson Motorplex (Jackson, MN)
Friday, Aug. 23 – River Cities Speedway (Grand Forks, ND)
Saturday, Aug. 24 – Red River Valley Speedway (West Fargo, ND)
Saturday-Sunday, Aug. 31-Sept. 1 – Huset’s Speedway (Brandon, SD)
Friday, Sept. 6 – Stockton Dirt Track (Stockton, CA)
Saturday, Sept. 7 – Kings Speedway (Hanford, CA)
Friday, Sept. 13 – Bakersfield Speedway (Bakersfield, CA)
Saturday, Sept. 14 – Merced Speedway (Merced, CA)
Friday-Saturday, Sept. 20-21 – Thunderbowl Raceway (Tulare, CA)
Friday, Sept. 27 – Wayne County Speedway (Orrville, OH)
Saturday, Sept. 28 – Sharon Speedway (Hartford, OH)
Friday-Saturday, Oct. 4-5 – Williams Grove Speedway (Mechanicsburg, PA)
Friday-Saturday, Oct. 11-12 – Selinsgrove Speedway (Selinsgrove, PA)
Friday-Saturday, Oct. 18-19 – Dirt Oval 66 (Joliet, IL)
Friday-Saturday, Oct. 25-26 – Riverside International Speedway (West Memphis, AR)
Wednesday-Saturday, Nov. 6-9 – The Dirt Track at Charlotte (Concord, NC)

Tickets to these events will be available at WorldofOutlaws.com/tix. Keep an eye on our social media channels for ticket renewals.

If you can’t make it to the track, every lap of every race will be live on DIRTVision.

Big News!! In the 2024 season we are going to have a Imca modified series! We will run a full season and travel between all the southern tracks. This will give us the ability to have a larger car count and increase payout throughout the purse. Stay tuned for more information!

If anyone is looking to help sponsor the series please let us know!

19 hours ago, NickHolt said:

I heard Danica Patrick might be available

She's chasin' that F-1 money.

On 10/30/2023 at 8:20 AM, NickHolt said:

Thanks for all your great reporting, Reb.

Still looking for that stenographer there Nickster.😁....Maybe 2024?

5th Annual DTK Memorial/Round #2 South Texas Championship @ I-37 Speedway 10/26-28/23

By JM Hallas

 

Pleasanton, TX.,(Oct. 28Th, 2023) Are we having fun yet? Did I mention a full moon?

 

After Fridays action, 24-drivers(Limited Modifieds, Factory Stocks, Fireballs) had made the transfer to the big features while others had B-mains to set the field in the mains. In the Friday night Late Model action Ryan Doyon took the win and would look to double up tonight. Sport Compacts saw Ryker Hernandez take the victory. IMCA Modifieds, running heats and a feature, would fill in the spot vacated by the Sport Compacts.

 

Jared Maupin, Nathan Titzman, Johnny Torres, Heath Stewart, Steven Whiteaker III, Benjamin Mikulencak, Gilbert Perez III and Tanner Whitmire scored the STC qualifying spots in Limited Modifieds.

 

The Factory Stocks have STC transfer spots going to Allen Torres, Cameron Starry, Johnny Torres, Jared Maupin, Joshua Sewell, Michael Keylich, Dylan Kowalik and Mason Casteneda.

 

Fireballs show Matthew Hodge, DJ Schroat, Bobby Jack, Howie Marcx, Aaron Leddy, Russ Parker, Hudson Mikulencak and Kiehl VanBlarcum making the transfer.

 

The Late Models would have a regular race format with time trials, heats and a feature. Limited Mods, Factory Stocks and Fireballs would run B-mains to set the remainder of their fields. IMCA Modifieds would be a normal show. With several STC drivers at other shows closer to home, the points leader leaving the nights show could change dramatically.

 

During intermission drivers and teams filled the entry road hosting a “Trunk or Treat” for kids, passing out candy and hero cards. $100 gift card was awarded to the best costume.

 

Doyon Dices and Duels to DTK Sweep

After a shaky first try at the start that saw Broc Bowen, Jason Kelly and Michael Keylich spin in turn 2, the 30-lap Late Model main fired off. Ryan Doyon was first off turn 2 trailed by Chase Neill, Marcus Mikulencak, Jared Maupin and Rory Jordan. Jordan, Kody Hardage and Bowen were three wide for fifth on lap 1 with Hardage getting the spot.

 

Mikulencak, used the high line to get by Neill for second as Ry. Doyon was checking out. Bowen and Hardage continued their battle going side by side for fifth. By lap 8 Ry. Doyon was already in traffic, a sign of things to come. As Hardage was lapping Keylich they made a little contact with Keylich scraping the front stretch wall for a lap 11 caution.

After a restart yellow for Jordan and Robby Minten tangling, Hardage jumped to the top going three wide with Neill and Bowen for third. Mikulencak's run up in second came to an end on lap 14 when the power steering belt broke and he spun off the top of turn 1. Back under green coming to halfway it was Ry. Doyon and Hardage, with Bowen, Neill and Maupin three wide for third.

 

Hardage, still running the top, began to close on Ry. Doyon for the lead. Hardage could get a better run off turn 2, but give up a little through turns 3-4. Now the lead quartet was coming up on traffic that was running both lines. Hardage and Ry Doyon were now side by side in turn 3, with Ry. Doyon inching ahead off turn 4.

 

Hardage got hooked by a slower car with Maupin taking over second, while Ry. Doyon split two slower cars through the middle. A Bowen spin on lap 28 brought out a yellow and gave everyone a chance to catch a breath.

 

Now, clear of traffic, it was a two lap shootout for the win. Ry. Doyon got a good launch on Maupin with the two trying different lines and Hardage lurking, looking for an opening. Coming to the checkers it was Ry. Doyon(LaCoste) holding off Maupin for the victory in the 3-D Landscaping, Alamo Truck & Accessories, Ewing Irrigation & Landscape Supply, Gunn Fleet Management Chevrolet, 4D Ranch, 89 Motorsports, Eagle crate powered, MB Custom Chassis.

“I've had a little practice at this interview thing,” joked Doyon. “The track changed real fast on me. I was kind of waiting to see someone show the nose on the top. I feel like I got a little lucky with the timing of everything. Kody(Hardage) showed me his nose on top out of (turn) 2 and we were running up on traffic. I was able to use them to screen him off me. I got to the top and went from there.”

 

“It's hard to know if you need to change your line and when if the track changes that fast. Once I saw him I knew it was time to drive a little harder ad not just cruise. I was pretty sure the bottom was going away in (turns) 1-2, but the bottom was faster in (turns) 3-4) and I could make the bottom work if I needed too.”

 

“When we ran up traffic like that I try to put as much trust in them holding their line. It happened to work out that I was able to split them. I knew I needed to get by them since I'd seen Kody show his nose. I felt like I could make the bottom work enough coming off turn 4 to beat him back to the checkers, if needed. I was able to get to the top on the restart in (turns) 1-2 and make it work.”

 

“This race is dedicated to my my dads, dad. It means a lot to my family to win this race finally. I've been trying for five years now. Finally got one.”

 

“My Modified was a little off tonight,” added Doyon. “I don't feel that I had anything for Stevie(Whiteaker) or Tanner Whitmire, honestly. When I saw him(Whiteaker) pulling away I was trying different lines, he's just on another planet. Then he(Tanner) went over the hill. I figured he was going to get me and I was just trying to hold my ground.”

 

Nogalitos Gear Late Models

5r Ryan Doyon, 91 Jared Maupin, 12 Kody Hardage, 416 Chase Neill, 7x Rory Jordan, 24r Robby Minten, 53x Matt Fox, 56 Broc Bowen, 5 Ryan McDonald, 57 Jason Kelly, 23 Michael Keylich, 9 Ray Doyon III, 87 Marcus Mikulencak

 

Late Model heats;

Heat 1; 5r Ryan Doyon, 87 Marcus Mikulencak, 91 Jared Maupin, 12 Kody Hardage, 53x Matt Fox, 23 Michael Keylich, 57 Jason Kelly---dns

 

Heat 2; 416 Chase Neill, 7x Rory Jordan, 56 Broc Bowen, 9 Ray Doyon, 24r Robby Minten

 

Late Model Qualifying

5r Ryan Doyon 15.076, 416 Chase Neill 15.509, 87 Marcus Mikulencak 15.511, 7x Rory Jordan 15.550, 12 Kody Hardage 15.665, 56 Broc Bowen 15.674, 91 Jared Maupin 15.953, 24r Robby Minten 16.173, 53x Matt Fox 16.454, 5 Ryan McDonald 16.650, 57 Jason Kelly 16.728, 9 Ray Doyon 16.737,23 Michael Keylich 16.737

 

Whiteaker With the Win

A three-car spin saw the initial start waved off, but as green finally waved it was Steve Whiteaker jr sailing around the top of turn 2 grabbing the lead chased by Logan Dinsmore, Tanner Whitmire, Ryan Doyon and Jared Maupin. Whitmire, using a middle line worked his was past Dinsmore for second, but Whiteaker had already built a half straightaway margin.

 

Dinsmore began to fade with what sounded like an ignition issue giving up third to Doyon just before Darrell Boyd clipped an infield tire for a lap 8 yellow. As Whiteaker cleared the pack coming back to green, Cody Duke got around Maupin for fourth. After kissing the front stretch wall, Whitmire went over the turn 2 berm for a caution on lap 9.

 

On the restart Maupin and Doyon stayed wheel to wheel for second. At the crossed flags it was Whiteaker, Doyon, Maupin, Duke and Whitmire quickly back into the top five. With five to go Whiteaker(Robstown) was out of sight cruising to the win by a full straight in his D&SS Construction, Cottrell Racing, 1st Class Towing, 3-D Landscaping, G&M Oilfield Service, On Demand Shirts, WW Bodies, Sames Ford, racexr.com, Nasty Cookers, Windshields of Texas, Rush Race Gear, Supreme Graphics, CDR by 89 Motorsports Chassis.

 

Price Chevrolet IMCA Modifieds

89 Steven Whiteaker jr., 5r Ryan Doyon, 101 Tanner Whitmire, 91 Jared Maupin, 26 Cody Duke, 22 Darrell Boyd, 16 Landon Bednarz, 25c William Sellier, 141 Rob Sanderson, 8jr Logan Dinsmore, 8g Greg Dinsmore---dns

IMCA Modified heats;

Heat 1; 8jr Logan Dinsmore, 101 Tanner Whitmire, 26d Cody Duke, 22z Darrell Boyd, 25c William Sellier, 8g Greg Dinsmore

 

Heat 2; 89 Steve Whiteaker jr., 5r Ryan Doyon, 91 Jared Maupin, 16 Landon Bednarz, 141Rob Sanderson

 

The 25-lap South Texas Championship Limited Modified feature saw the first start waved off after a spin. The second try had Jared Maupin and Tanner Whitmire stay side by side through turn 1. Maupin, up top, got the run off turn 2 to take the lead over Whitmire, Trent Beaver, Johnny Torres and Nathan Titzman.

 

Torres got by Beaver for third while Heath Stewart, Gilbert Perez III and JJ Jennings were three wide for sixth. Bobby Smith bounced off the wall then made contact with Stewart sending him around for a lap 6 yellow. As the Maupin ride began showing smoke on the restart, Whitmire took a look low on the restart while Jennings took fourth from Titzman.

 

Coming to halfway Whitmire slipped, giving up spots to Torres, Jennings and Titzman. Despite trailing some smoke, Maupin was easing away from the pack. Several battles continued, Steven Whiteaker III and Perez for seventh and Whitmire trying to regain a spot from Jennings. Whitmire, Jennings and Titzman then went three wide for third on lap 20 before Torres rolled to a stop in turn 4 giving up second.

 

As Maupin and Whitmire got away back under green, Stewart and Jennings were side by side with Titzman looking for a hole to go three wide. Up front Whitmire was pressuring Maupin for the lead. With two to go they were side by side coming to the white flag. Maupin(San Antonio) was able to hold off Whitmire for the win in the Rick Pollaro owned, RNM Install, JGR Fab, 91 Specialties, BMF Shocks & Chassis, All In Designs, Mission Race Engines, IRP Chassis.

“I hope it's still got plenty of oil left in it, it was just a light smoke,” replied Maupin. “Just a little valve cover leak, no big deal. Ya, four classes. It's hard to turn down rides. Everybody kind of sticks their neck out for me. I'd hate to turn them down. When they offer, I say yes.”

 

“Not the car count I expected, but a quality amount of cars. All these local guys are so fast anywhere you go. Hopefully the whole goes to Corpus and Edna. We should put on two more good shows.”

 

“When they're calling out restart order I heard 101, 11x and I know he didn't start that far up. So I thought Johnny for sure was coming. When I saw Johnny(Torres) sitting there I thought 'I guess he just gave up.' When the track changes that much all you can do is adjust your driving style. The car is what it is. You just have to feel what the car likes. I figured everyone would be hugging the tires, but there was a little strip of moisture if I got my right rear in, it was a rocket.”

 

“I was aiming for the same line in the Late Model that I ran the Limited Modified. I think it was Marcus(Mikulencak) that was hitting the rim so much faster than everybody. We all just had to jump ship and go up top. With those little crates, you have to keep them wound up.”

 

“In the Factory Stock race my car didn't feel too great. When I'd follow them they would gap me a car length a lap. At that point I'm playing a little defense and being consistent. Now when we moved up, it felt a whole lot better. I should have tried the top a lot sooner.”

 

Swenson Racing Products Limited Modifieds(STC)

96 Jared Maupin, 101 Tanner Whitmire, 26 JJ Jennings, h14 Heath Stewart, 1t Nathan Titzman, 88 Steven Whiteaker III, bd1 Gilbert Perez, 12r Roly Rodriguez, bd2 Daniel Preston, 11x Johnny Torres, 57 Charles Flanagan, 9s Bobby Smith, 41 Chris Hardman, 14 Trent Beaver, 13 Benjamin Mikulencak, 11t Tom Grothues, 89 Steve Whiteaker jr---dns, 48 Chris Swenson---dns

 

Limited Modified B-main;

13 Benjamin Mikulencak, 26 JJ Jennings, bd2 Daniel Preston, 9s Bobby Smith, 12r Roly Rodriguez, 57 Charles Flanagan, 11 Tom Grothues, 41 Chris Hardman, 89 Steve Whiteaker jr., 48 Chris Swenson

 

One-Two for Torres'

Oddly enough the 25-lap Factory Stock feature was the only one to have a good initial start. Allen Torres jumped ahead on Johnny Torres, Jared Maupin and Cameron Starry going three wide for second. Damon Bean went around and collected Hunter Peterson for a lap 2 yellow. The restart saw Maupin and J. Torres side by side as A. Torres got away.

 

Braden Preiss clipped the wall on lap 4 and made contact with Matthew Hawken, who caught some air, for a lap 4 caution. Back to green with Starry, Dylan Kowalik and Maupin three wide for third with Starry getting the spot. This left Kowalik now door to door with Rusty Head for fifth. Lap 8 had Frank Okruhlik spin collecting Grant Wollam in turn 2.

 

After a failed restart, it was single file with the Torres brothers out front. Dennis Folkerts and Johnny Walker Brown got together for a lap 10 yellow.

As green waved again, Starry and Maupin were side by side for third. Coming to halfway, J. Torres began trying the high side behind A. Torres and ahead of Starry, Maupin and Head.

 

In the field Mason Casteneda and Joshua Sewell were side by side seventh. Starry then moved to the high side and went around J. Torres for second and ran down A. Torres for the lead. Starry got by for the point on lap 17 bringing A. Torres to the top groove and J. Torres looking low on his brother.

 

With two to go A. Torres was on Starry’s bumper, literally and figuratively giving him a bumper shot. As the white flag waved they were still at it. A. Torres gave Starry another shot with contact enough to get him loose. That gave A. Torres(San Antonio) the opportunity to score the victory in the Allens 24/7 Towing, Sundowner Performance Diesel, All in Designs, Drive in Truck Salvage, Hercules Foundation Repair, 91 Specialties, Destroyer Chassis.

“This one's for him,(dad), he gave me discipline” said an emotional Torres. “I was going for the win. It got a little crazy at the end. As soon as I saw Cameron(Starry) go by I went straight to the top. He was flying up there. I was driving the crap out of my car. Very emotional win using a throw back scheme to my dads's old car from Pan American Speedway.”

 

“My car was actually terrible on the bottom. I didn't want to shoot to the top since no one showed their door to me. I was thinking maybe there's nothing up there. I was just gonna stay on the bottom even though the car sucked there.”

 

“If Johnny and I would have had a plan, it would have been to finish one-two for dad. I was hoping he'd be able to win in the Limited Modified.”

 

“I'd like to say everything is cool between me and Cameron. I'm sure at some point he will have the chance to return the favor. I respect them, Cameron and James, and we can talk it out. This night was special for me to win on my dads memorial race. I can understand if there's some hard feelings on their side.”

 

All in Design Factory Stocks(STC)

94 Allen Torres,66 Johnny Torres, 91 Jared Maupin, 741 Cameron Starry, 55 Rusty Head, 38 Josh Sewell, 28m Mason Casteneda, 25r Nathan Rachui, 29k Dylan Kowalik, 26 Grant Wollam, 41 Frank Okruhlik, 44k Michael Keylich, 139 Dennis Folkerts, 34h Hunter Peterson, 7 Johnny Walker Brown, 92r Robert Keylich, 44 Damon Bean, 00 Matthew Hawken, 10 Scott Jerkins,7 Braden Preiss

 

Factory Stock B-main

B-main 1; 55 Rusty Head, 25r Nathan Rachui, 26 Grant Wollam, 139 Dennis Folkerts, 41 Frank Okruhlik, 7b Johnny Walker Brown, 10 Scott Jerkins, 7 Braden Preiss, 92r Robert Keylich, 44 Damon Bean, 34h Hunter Peterson, 00 Matthew Hawken

 

Hodge's Hot Streak Continues

The Fireball was first of the night setting a trend on bad initial starts. The first try Hudson Mikulencak and Kiehl VanBlarcum got tangled in turn 3. On the next try Evident Ivy, according to her social media post, had the throttle hang and hit the wall off turn 4, hard. Take three. Bobby Jack and Howie Marcx made contact in turn 3. Jack would spin and collect Cody Clegg, Curtis King, Mickey Helms and Van Blarcum.

 

Finally a green flag with Matthew Hodge getting the point ahead of DJ Schroat, Howie Marcx, Aaron Leddy and Russ Parker. Schroat and Marcx would go door to door for second while Hodge pulled away. AJ Wernette got by Parker for fifth followed by Mikulencak who got into Wernette sending him around for a yellow. Official cut the race to 15 laps under time limit.

 

It wasn't long after the restart that King found an infield tire while battling with Wernette for fifth. Back under green, Leddy took third from Marcx. At the midway point it was Hodge, Schroat, Leddy, Marcx and Wernette in the top five. As Hodge increased his margin, Leddy was putting the heat on Schroat for second.

 

Leddy gave Schroat a look low in the final laps but to no avail. Hodge would go unchallenged to the checkers. Hodge(Uhland), the Fireball track champion, bookended his season with another win in his Doves Decals, Fine Motors, Parks Engine Service, John Heil Chassis.

“It's been a very fun year with the Fireballs,” exclaimed Hodge. “There's some good competition in this class and we've gotten lucky. We've picked up some wins this season and picked off the DTK race. I'm very happy that Ray and Michael gave us a shot. I did what I could to get as many out here as I could.”

 

“I basically just went from the heat races last night to the feature tonight with what I had. I took a grinder to the tires, kept the same pressures, nut and bolt checked this morning. Everything looked to be ok, so loaded it up.

 

“Lance(Gaither) was very tough competition. I'd love to race against him again, hope to see him back. Howie(Marcx) and Bobby Jack are tough, I expect to see them pick wins next year. I expect up to perhaps 20 cars next season.”

 

“These guys all race pretty clean in the class. I was happy to see some other cars come out. Hopefully next year all the tracks can work together and we can have a couple other tracks we can go to, like a series. Something like the Street Stock Shootout used to be. Stephan Danielson did a good job with that series. Hopefully down the road that can happen”

 

Fireballs

58 Matthew Hodge, 81 DJ Schroat, 93 Aaron Leddy, 13 Howie Marcx, 37w AJ Wernette, 1 Hudson Mikulencak, 28 Russ Parker, 42c Curtis King, 8 Bobby Jack, 9 Levi Hernandez, 35 Mickey Helms, 2k Kiehl VanBlarcum, 42 Cody Clegg, 08 Evident Ivy

All in Design Factory Stocks(STC)

94 Allen Torres

66 Johnny Torres

91 Jared Maupin

741 Cameron Starry

55 Rusty Head

38 Josh Sewell

28m Mason Casteneda

25r Nathan Rachui

29k Dylan Kowalik

26 Grant Wollam

41 Frank Okruhlik

44k Michael Keylich

139 Dennis Folkerts

34h Hunter Peterson

7 Johnny Walker Brown

92r Robert Keylich

00 Matthew Hawken

44 Damon Bean

10 Scott Jerkins

7 Braden Preiss

 

Price Chevrolet IMCA Modifieds

89 Steven Whiteaker jr

5r Ryan Doyon

101 Tanner Whitmire

91 Jared Maupin

26 Cody Duke

22 Darrell Boyd

16 Landon Bednarz

141 Rob Sanderson

25c William Sellier

8jr Logan Dinsmore

8g Greg Dinsmore---dns

Nogalitos Gear Late Models

5r Ryan Doyon

91 Jared Maupin

12 Kody Hardage

416 Chase Neill

7x Rory Jordan

24r Robby Minten

53x Matt Fox

56 Broc Bowen

5 Ryan McDonald

57 Jason Kelly

23 Michael Keylich

9 Ray Doyon III

87 Marcus Mikulen

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Swenson Racing Products Limited Modifieds(STC)

96 Jared Maupin

101 Tanner Whitmire

26 JJ Jennings

h14 Heath Stewart

1t Nathan Titzman

88 Steven Whiteaker III

bd1 Gilbert Perez III

bd2 Daniel Preston

12r Roly Rodriguez

11x Johnny Torres

57 Charles Flanagan

9s Bobby Smith

41 Chris Hardman

14 Trent Beaver

13 Benjamin Mikulencak

11t Tom Grothues

89 Steve Whiteaker jr---dns

48 Chris Swenson---dns

Fireballs

58 Matthew Hodge

81 DJ Schroat

93 Aaron Leddy

13 Howie Marcx

37w AJ Wernette

1 Hudson Mikulencak

28 Russ Parker

42c Curtis King

8 Bobby Jack

9 Levi Hernandez

35 Mickey Helms

2k Kiehl VanBlarcum

42 Cody Clegg

08 Evident Ivy

Late Model Qualifying

5r Ryan Doyon 15.076

416 Chase Neill 15.509

87 Marcus Mikulencak 15.511

7x Rory Jordan 15.550

12 Kody Hardage 15.665

56 Broc Bowen 15.674

91 Jared Maupin 15.953

24r Robby Minten 16.173

53x Matt Fox 16.454

5 Ryan McDonald 16.650

57 Jason Kelly 16.728

9 Ray Doyon 16.737

23 Michael Keylich 16.737

IMCA Modified heats;

Heat 1

8jr Logan Dinsmore

101 Tanner Whitmire

26d Cody Duke

22z Darrell Boyd

5c William Sellier

8g Greg Dinsmore

 

Heat 2

89 Steve Whiteaker jr

5r Ryan Doyon

91 Jared Maupin

16 Landon Bednarz

141Rob Sanderson

Factory Stock B-main

B-main 1

55 Rusty Head

25r Nathan Rachui

26 Grant Wollam

139 Dennis Folkerts

41 Frank Okruhlik

7b Johnny Walker Brown

10 Scott Jerkins

7 Braden Preiss

92r Robert Keylich

44 Damon Bean

34h Hunter Peterson

00 Matthew Hawken

Late Model heats;

Heat 1

5r Ryan Doyon

87 Marcus Mikulencak

91 Jared Maupin

12 Kodt Hardage

53x Matt Fox

23 Michael Keylich

57 Jason Kelly

 

 

Heat 2

416 Chase Neill

7x Rory Jordan

56 Broc Bowen

9 Ray Doyon

24r Robby Minten

 

Limited Modified B-main;

13 Benjamin Mikulencak

26 JJ Jennings

bd2 Daniel Preston

9s Bobby Smith

12r Roly Rodriguez

57 Charles Flanagan

11 Tom Grothues

41 Chris Hardman

89 Steve Whiteaker jr

48 Chris Swenson

39 minutes ago, arob said:

Is there anything this guy can't drive!?

probably not.....though I've never seen him use a hammer/nail.....so theres that🤣

5^th Annual DTK Memorial/Round #2 South Texas Championship @ I-37 Speedway 10/26-28/23

By JM Hallas

 

Pleasanton, TX.,(Oct. 27^Th, 2023) Let the fun begin.

 

After an open practice Thursday night was rained out it was time for the competition to start on the ¼ mile semi-banked, dirt oval just outside Pleasanton. Friday would be the first day of the 5^th Annual DTK Memorial, plus the second round of the 4-track, South Texas Championship for Limited Modifieds and Factory Stocks.

 

The DTK Memorial honors the fathers of track promoters Michael Keylich and Ray Doyon along with a past promoter, and father of two current racing brothers, Frank Torres. The year end special features nightly pay outs with additional money from generous sponsors and donors.

 

South Texas Championship;

Four south central Texas tracks(Cotton Bowl Speedway, Texana Raceway Park, South Texas Race Ranch and I-37) got together to give the Factory Stocks and Limited Modifieds to run under similar rules to determine an overall champion. The four track alternated their big show schedules to make this happen. The winner of the series would take home some bonus money as well as the others in the top five.

 

STC top fives after Cotton Bowl Speedway. Limited Modifieds; Brandon Guerin, Nathan Titzman, Cody Beddoe, Gilbert Perez III and Heath Stewart. Factory Stocks; Dalton Faulkner, Craig Pursley, Jared Maupin, Donald Cain, Eddie Grmala.

 

Friday nights slate of races included the Late Models, Limited Modifieds, Factory Stocks, Fireballs and Sport Compacts. The Late Models would run a regular race format with time trials, heats and a feature. Limited Mods, Factory Stocks and Fireballs would do double heats with the top eight in passing points transferring to Saturday. Sport Compacts would be a normal show.

 

Doyon Dominance Continues

The start of the 20-lap Late Model main saw Marcus Mikulencak get a good run from outside pole into turn 1, but Matt Fox would loop it in turn 2 for a complete restart. Ryan Doyon got a better launch on the next try getting to turn 1 first, but Mikulencak crossed low off turn 2 to get the lead. Ry. Doyon, Broc Bowen, Jared Maupin followed with Ray Doyon and Robby Minten side by side for fifth.

 

Bowen was also able to get by Ry. Doyon for second while Minten slipped too high giving the spot to Ra. Doyon. Michael Keylich brought out a lap 6 yellow when he spun in front of the lead trio. This caution would change the whole complexion of the race.

 

On the restart Bowen tried throw a slide job on Mikulencak for the lead in turn 1. Push came to shove and both ended up tangled in turn 2 with Ryan McDonald and Keylich spinning to avoid the duo. Mikulencak was charged with the caution, and pulled off. Bowen would hover around the back and pit before green waved.

 

This put, track champion, Ry. Doyon out front for the restart ahead of Maupin, Ra. Doyon and Chase Neill getting fourth from Minten. Coming to halfway it was Ry. Doyon maintaining his advantage over Maupin, Ra. Doyon, Neill and Minten. Jamie Campbell would have a right rear flat a lap later and spin off turn 2 for a yellow.

 

As the top three got away on green, Ra. Doyon slipped with Neill and Minten getting by. Minten would return the favor a lap later giving Ra. Doyon a spot back. With ten to go, Maupin began to inch closer to Ry. Doyon for the lead while Minten ad Ra. Doyon continued battling until Minten slapped the wall allowing Ra. Doyon and Neill to retake spots.

 

With five to go, Chandler Fox went around in turn 2 setting up a 5-lap single file restart. Maupin gave Ry. Doyon his best look in turn 1, but was unable to get by. Neill got a good run getting by Ra. Doyon for third. After holding off Maupin, Ry. Doyon would ease away for the victory in his 3-D Landscaping, Alamo Truck & Accessories, Ewing Irrigation & Landscape Supply, Gunn Fleet Management Chevrolet, 4D Ranch, 89 Motorsports, Eagle crate powered, MB Custom Chassis.

“I got a little lucky tonight,” exclaimed Doyon. “I had a good qualifying run so that set me up to start up front. I had a bad initial start and fell back. I was just in the right place at the right time when the accident happened. I probably had the best seat in the house for that deal. I saw Broc(Bowen) go for the slider, trying to be aggressive for the lead, but it just didn't work out.”

 

“Once they got around me and we singled out I felt like I was running them down a little bit. I wasn't too sure how I was going to get around them. I felt like I was as fast as them, if not a little faster.”

 

“I've never raced against a couple guys in the Late Models. You never know how fast they are or their driving style. Jared Maupin is always fast in everything he drives and I've never run with Chase Neill. I kept looking for someone to show their nose. I saw Jared on that one restart and figured I just needed to drive a little harder.”

 

“Hopefully we can start tomorrow the way we started tonight and have another good run in qualifying. We can start up front in the heat race and go from there. I'm not planning on any big changes for the track conditions. We'll take at look at the tires, watch the track and moisture and go from there.”

 

Nogalitos Gear Late Models

5r Ryan Doyon, 91 Jared Maupin, 416 Chase Neill, 9 Ray Doyon III, 5 Ryan McDonald, 24r Robby Minten, 53x Matt Fox, 29 Jamie Campbell, 57 Jason Kelly, 53xx Chandler Fox, 23 Michael Keylich, 56 Broc Bowen, 87 Marcus Mikulencak

 

Late Model heats;

Heat 1; 5r Ryan Doyon, 91 Jared Maupin, 9 Ray Doyon III, 416 Chase Neill, 29 Jamie Campbell, 53x Matt Fox, 23 Michael Keylich

 

Heat 2; 87 Marcus Mikulencak, 56 Broc Bowen, 24r Robby Minten, 53xx Chandler Fox, 57 Jason Kelly, 5 Ryan McDonald

 

Late Model Qualifying

5r Ryan Doyon 15.353, 87Marcus Mikulencak 15.416, 91 Jared Maupin 15.585, 56 Broc Bowen 15.603, 9 Ray Doyon III 15.642, 24r Robby Minten 15.784, 416 Chase Neill 15.801, 29 Jamie Campbell 16.044, 57 Jason Kelly 16.122, 53x Matt Fox 16.257, 5 Ryan McDonald 16.430, 23 Michael Keylich 17.290, 53xx Chandler Fox(dq tech-chip)

 

 

Swenson Race Products Limited Modified heats;(top 8 in passing points to A-main);

Heat 1; 11 Johnny Torres, 1t Nathan Titzman, 14 Trent Beaver, 88 Steve Whiteaker III, bd1 Gilbert Perez III, 13 Benjamin Mikulencak, 48 Chris Swenson

 

Heat 2; 101 Tanner Whitmire, 96 Jared Maupin, 57 Charles Flanagan, h14 Heath Stewart, bd2 Daniel Preston, 26 JJ Jennings, 12r Roly Rodriguez

 

Heat 3; 14 Trent Beaver, 101 Tanner Whitmire, 26 JJ Jennings, bd1 Gilbert Perez III, 12r Roly Rodriguez, bd2 Daniel Preston, 48 Chris Swenson

 

Heat 4; 96 Jared Maupin, 1t Nathan Titzman, h14 Heath Stewart, 13 Benjamin Mikulencak, 11x Johnny Torres, 88 Steve Whiteaker III, 57 Charles Flanagan

 

All in Design Factory Stock heats;(top 8 in passing points to A-main);

Heat 1; 91 Jared Maupin, 44k Michael Keylich, 25r Nathan Rachui, 55 Rusty Head, 44 Damon Bean, 92r Robert Keylich, 7 Braden Priess

 

Heat 2; 741 Cameron Starry, 41 Frank Okruhlik, 139 Dennis Folkerts, 18s Jarrett Payton, 34h Hunter Peterson, 7b Johnny Walker Brown

 

Heat 3; 94 Allen Torres, 66 Johnny Torres, 38 Joshua Sewell, 29k Dylan Kowalik, 28m Mason Casteneda, 10 Scott Jerkins

 

Heat 4; 741 Cameron Starry, 28m Mason Casteneda, 7b Johnny Walker Brown, 7 Braden Priess, 10 Scott Jerkins, 92r Robert Keylich

 

Heat 5; 66 Johnny Torres, 29k Dylan Kowalik, 91 Jared Maupin, 25r Nathan Rachui, 41 Frank Okruhlik, 34 Hunter Peterson, 37w AJ Wernette---dns

 

Heat 6; 94 Allen Torres, 38 Joshua Sewell, 55 Rusty Head, 44k Michael Keylich, 139 Dennis Folkerts, 18s Jarrett Payton, 44 Damon Bean

 

Fireball heats;(top 8 in passing points to A-main);

Heat 1; 8 Bobby Jack, 13 Howie Marcx, 93 Aaron Leddy, 1 Hudson Mikulencak, 2k Kiehl Van Blarcum

 

Heat 2; 58 Matthew Hodges, 37w AJ Wernette, 81 DJ Schroat, 28 Russ Parker, 42 Cody Clegg, 9 Levi Hernandez, 08 Evident Ivy

 

Heat 3; 81 DJ Schroat, 93 Aaron Leddy, 28 Russ Parker, 2k Kiehl VanBlancum, 9 Levi Hernandez, 37w AJ Wernette(dq—didnt go to tech)

 

Heat 4; 58 Matthew Hodge, 13 Howie Marcx, 8 Bobby Jack, 1 Hudson Mikulencak, 42 Cody Clegg, 08 Evident Ivy

 

Hernandez Ends on a Hot Streak

The 20-lap Sport Compact feature started with Sonny Kinnaman getting the lead ahead of Ryker Hernandez, Rod Tait, Josh Jones and Brandon McCall. Sam Walker and Donald Lewis made contact sending Lewis around in turn 4 for a quick yellow. On the restart Hernandez got along side Kinnaman and got the lead on lap 2.

 

In the pack, McCall worked his way around Jones for fourth with Justin Van Winkle following to fifth. Tait then made his way past Kinnaman for second bringing McCall along to third. By halfway Hernandez had built a healthy lead over Tait, McCall, Van Winkle and Kinnaman.

 

With two to go Hernandez had a full straightaway margin but Walker and John Thomas got together for a late yellow erasing his lead. Back under green, Hernandez got away with Van Winkle side by side with Tait for second. Hernandez in his Irace Enterprises, Reflective Wrecker, TLC Graphics, Allways Dodge Chrysler Jeep, Unifirst, 2005 Chevy Cavalier went on to take the win.

“I want to thank all the sponsors that added money to our class tonight,” said Hernandez. “I know those guys that started up front are going to be fast. I was just going as fast as I could and looking for an opening to get the lead. I really had to watch out for where they were.”

 

“I hated that caution. I was afraid that they would gang up on me on the restart. It can be hard to hear the line up on the racecievers sometimes to know who is behind you. I just try to stay focused and go for it. I was a little concerned, but I knew I had it.”

 

“No takers on buying this car yet. I'm looking for someone. If we finally sell this I may get a new Limited Modified chassis, or build a Fireball car.”

 

Iron Horse RV Sport Compacts

55 Ryker Hernandez, 825 Justin Van Winkle, 70 Rod Tait, 51 Brandon McCall, 11j Josh Jones, 8 James Gottsch, k8 Ray Trevino, 76y Donald Lewis, 9t John Thomas, 8j Michelle Conlee, 3% Sam Walker, 43 Jennifer Kidd, 38 Sonny Kinnaman(dq didnt go to tech)

 

Sport Compact heats

Heat 1; 38 Sonny Kinnaman, 11j Josh Jones, 825 Justin Van Winkle, 3% Sam Walker, k8 Ray Trevino, 43 Jennifer Kidd, 8j Michelle Conlee

 

Heat 2; 55 Ryker Hernandez, 70 Rod Tait, 51 Brandon McCall, 76y Donald Lewis, 9t John Thomas, 8 James Gottsch

Heat 4

741 Cameron Starry

28m Mason Casteneda

7b Johnny Walker Brown

7 Braden Priess

10 Scott Jerkins

92r Robert Keylich

 

Heat 5

66 Johnny Torres

29k Dylan Kowalik

91 Jared Maupin

25r Nathan Rachui

41 Frank Okruhlik

34 Hunter Peterson

37w AJ Wernette---dns

 

Heat 6

94 Allen Torres

38 Joshua Sewell

55 Rusty Head

44k Michael Keylich

139 Dennis Folkerts

18s Jarrett Payton

44 Damon Bean

Iron Horse RV Sport Compacts

55 Ryker Hernandez

825 Justin Van Winkle

70 Rod Tait

38 Sonny Kinnaman

51 Brandon McCall

11j Josh Jones

8 James Gottsch

8k Ray Trevino

76y Donald Lewis

9t John Thomas

8j Michelle Conlee

3% Sam Walker

43 Jennifer Kidd

Nogalitos Gear Late Models

5r Ryan Doyon

91 Jared Maupin

416 Chase Neill

9 Ray Doyon III

5 Ryan McDonald

24r Robby Minten

53x Matt Fox

29 Jamie Campbell

57 Jason Kelly

53xx Chandler Fox

23 Michael Keylich

56 Broc Bowen

87 Marcus Mikulencak

Heat 3

14 Trent Beaver

101 Tanner Whitmire

26 JJ Jennings

bd1 Gilbert Perez III

12r Roly Rodriguez

bd2 Daniel Preston

48 Chris Swenson

 

Heat 4

96 Jared Maupin

1t Nathan Titzman

h14 Heath Stewart

13 Benjamin Mikulencak

11x Johnny Torres

88 Steve Whiteaker III

57 Charles Flanagan