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  6. 5th Annual DTK Memorial/Round #2 South Texas Championship @ I-37 Speedway 10-27-23

    in Announcements, Press Releases, and Results

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

    By JM Hallas

     

    Pleasanton, TX.,(Oct. 27Th, 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 5th 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.

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    “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.

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    “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

  7. DTK I-37 Speedway updates 10-27-23

    in Texas Auto Racing

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    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

  11. DTK I-37 Speedway updates 10-27-23

    in Texas Auto Racing

    Posted

    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

    53xx Chandler Fox 15.932

    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

  13. DTK I-37 Speedway updates 10-27-23

    in Texas Auto Racing

    Posted

    Factory Stock heats;

    Heat 1

    91 Jared Maupin

    44k Michael Keylich

    25r Nathan Rachui

    55 Rusty Head

    44 Austin 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

     

  17. DTK I-37 Speedway updates 10-27-23

    in Texas Auto Racing

    Posted · Edited by rebelracewriter

    Limited Modified heats;

    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

    91 Jared Maupin

    57 Charles Flanagan

    h14 Heath Stewart

    bd2 Daniel Preston

    26 JJ Jennings

    12r Roly Rodriguez

  18. High Limit Sprint Car Series buys ASCOC

    in Do it in the DIRT

    Posted

    High Limit Sprint Car Series buys ASCOC

     
    Shane Walters
    October 23, 2023

    All-Star Circuit of Champions sold to Kyle Larson and Brad Sweet

    Tony Stewart is embedded in the world of motorsports. He is a co-owner of Stewart-Haas Racing in the NASCAR Cup Series and the SRX Series. Beyond that, he also owns Eldora Speedway, Tony Stewart Racing and until today he owned the All-Star Circuit of Champions.

    Kyle Larson’s High Limit Sprint Car Series has acquired the ASCOC. The series was founded this year with co-owner Brad Sweet.

    All-Star Circuit of Champions carries a variety of racing divisions. However, they’re claim to fame is the 410 sprint car division.

    The ASCOC was born in 1970. Stewart purchased the series in 2015. Now, the torch has been passed.

     
     

    Kyle Larson comments

    “Sprint Car racing is in a better place today because of the contributions Tony has made, including his ownership of the All Stars” said Kyle Larson, co-owner of the High Limit Sprint Car Series.

    “His commitment to giving back to the sport has been an inspiration to me, personally. Brad and I share his passion for making the business side of the sport better for teams, drivers and sponsors and we’re thankful for Tony’s trust in us to carry on what he started.”

    Kyle Larson is Tony Stewart’s biggest regret in NASCAR racing

    Brad Sweet comments

    “We’ve learned a lot throughout our inaugural midweek season this year,” said Sweet.

    “We have a strong desire to expand on what we’ve learned and continue to contribute to and grow sprint car racing. Kyle and I, like Tony, believe in this sport and want to provide more opportunities for teams, drivers and tracks. We’re looking forward to more announcements coming soon.”

    Tony Stewart and Conor Daly - Joe Skibinski (1) Tony Stewart and Conor Daly (Photo: Joe Skibinski)

    Tony Stewart comments

    “When I purchased the All Stars in 2015, my intention was to unite what had become a divided class of regional 410 winged sprint car racing,” said Tony Stewart.

    “Over the last nine years, not only have we unified, but we also pushed the boundaries on our geographic footprint, purse structure and race format, while providing a Series that has groomed young talent and provided a continued course for our seasoned veteran drivers.”

    “I am extremely proud of our accomplishments. We have developed great relationships with corporate partners, tracks, promoters, team owners and drivers, all of which have contributed to the success of the All Star Series.”

    Passing the torch

    “The time is right to pass the torch to Kyle and Brad. I have had many conversations with them both on their overall vision for 410 racing and I am confident that with their leadership, the sport will continue to thrive into the foreseeable future.”

    Stewart added, “I am honored to have my name listed next to Bud Miller, Bert & Brigitte Emick and Guy Webb as one of four to have owned the All Stars since 1970. I certainly need to recognize and thank our employees. Our Series Directors, Don Grabey, Eric Walls and Kevin Nouse, have all contributed immensely to the Series and to the sport. The Series Director role is a thankless job and I appreciate their efforts.”

    “Blake Anderson and Ross Paulson are our longest tenured employees, having been with the All Stars since the inception of my ownership. Their enthusiasm and dedication to the All Stars and 410 racing are unparalleled. Kenny (Osborne), Erin (Noel), John (Menear), Tyler (Altmeyer), Steve (Topper), Gooch (Jeff Patterson) and Logan (Nouse) were the most recent part of the integral team that allowed us to remain humbly successful over the course of nearly a decade.”

    “I look forward to our final banquet in December to celebrate with all our constituents.”

    2023 final point standings for the High Limit Sprint Car Series

    Links

    Kyle Larson | Brad Sweet | Tony Stewart | High Limit Sprint Car Series

  19. South Texas Championship

    in Texas Auto Racing

    Posted

    5 hours ago, NickHolt said:

    I have offered LSSZ to any promoter/owner/track manager who chooses to utilize it. They know it's here,  They also know that the forum is highly moderated for bashing, foul language, etc. and is a safe place to post (unlike Facebook).  

    On 10/17/2023 at 1:13 PM, RodneyRodriguez said:

    Well I am excited someone finally saw the post. Reach out to these promoters and tell them what you would like them to do.

    For years, even back to the Ratt Traxx newspaper days, I tried to get people to send weekly results to me and that i would(for free) distribute to any/all of my contacts.....Back in my early days whowon.com and 4m.net were heavily viewed too. I had a few loyal people and a few more sporadic people send me stuff. That's it!

    I never understood it back then either.

    Then along comes FB, Insta, Tweeter, MRP, etc., and everyone can now find what they're looking for instantly. I get it, as much as other non-tech savvy old timers since my tech skills suck. I had to have someone set up my fb and racing page or I wouldn't have one. Now, you guessed it, pretty much similar results on contributors.

    I used to search FB for about EVERY track in Texas and post their race weekend preview or results(for free) and post on my racing pages......That shit got old QUICK and would take most of the week for some to even post! Now if it rolls through my newsfeed, I'll 'share' it.

    Wish I had the answer. It boggles my mind(what little I have left).

  21. Devil's Bowl

    in Texas Auto Racing

    Posted

    On 10/13/2023 at 10:18 AM, Josh42 said:

    By the post I saw this morning on Facebook by Lanny Edwards looks as if this is the last season for Devils Bowl. 

    I hear the tollway is using eminent domain to take the land.

    I do believe though, that after Lanny and Bev both passed that Lanny Ross had little interest in keeping it going---jmo

  23. Pink Out/Texas Dirt Truck Series/Final Points Night @ I-37 Speedway 10-7-23

    in Announcements, Press Releases, and Results

    Posted · Edited by rebelracewriter

    Pink Out/Texas Dirt Truck Series/Final Points Night @ I-37 Speedway 10-7-23

    By JM Hallas

     

    Pleasanton TX.,(Oct. 7Th, 2023) Finally cooler temperatures!

     

    Saturday night capped off the 2023 I-37 Speedway points season on the ¼ mile, semi-banked, dirt oval for the remaining track classes, Go-Karts and Texas Dirt Truck Series all deciding their champions. Late September ended the IMCA points season with Logan Dinsmore picking up his first ever IMCA Modified track championship.

     

    The Late Models are pretty much decided coming into the night with Ryan Doyon 33 ahead of his father, Ray. Robby Minten, Mark Taylor and Jamie Campbell round out the top five.

     

    Rookie, Ryker Hernandez, has such a large lead(49) that no one can catch him in the Limited Modified points chase no matter what. Tom Grothues, Cody Beddoe, Nathan Titzman and Trent Beaver complete the top five.

     

    In Factory Stocks it's between Kasey Krauss(leader) and Frank Okruhlik(second) for the track title with 16 markers separating the two. Okruhlik needs to win and hope Krauss has early trouble to have a shot at catching him. Michael Keylich, Allen Torres and Jarrett Payton have their own battle for third through fifth.

     

    Not to be lost in the track championship, it was the third and final race in the Poker Run mini-series which will also see a titlist named. It's a wide open battle with Rusty Head leading Krauss by one point, Trey Jones by two points, Mike Lyon by three points while Torres and Austin Bean are tied six points back.

     

    The new Fireball class has multi-race winner Matthew Hodge taking the title by seven over Bobby Jack with Joseph Montemayor, William Cavender and Lance Gaither in the top five. This new class, that started with three cars, has grown to a dozen throughout the season.

     

    Sport Compacts have an even closer fight for the title. Rod Tait jumped into the points last race after Brandon McCall had motor trouble. Tate moved past McCall by three points after trailing throughout the late summer. Sam Walker, Josh Jones and John Thomas fill out the top five.

     

    Go-Kart points(top three)

    Adult Predator; Charles Flanagan, Blaine Markgraf, Noah VanBlarcum

    Senior Division; Beau Payton, Tripp Whitmire, Lane Tuttle

    Junior Division; Cheston Markgraf, Ryder Welker, Colt Stafford/Woody Powell(tied)

    Youth Division; “Fast” Eddy Lewis, Astryd Gordon, Eleanor Maurer/Mason Villarreal(tied)

     

    **Current points listed do not show a “drop race.”

     

    In the Texas Dirt Truck Series Tony Bernal comes into the night 50 points ahead of Jaime Green with Colton Borlace third, Buster Dean fourth and Aaron Leddy fifth.

     

    Doyon Back On Track

    The start of the 20-lap Late Model main saw Robby Minten jump out to a big lead after Ray Doyon and Matt Fox made contact. Trailing Minten were Jamie Campbell, Ryan Doyon, Jason Kelly and Mark Taylor. Minten would slip high with Ry. Doyon getting by for the lead on lap 3. Minten tried to dive low for the lead back, but Ra. Doyon rolled to a stop in turn 4.

     

    On the restart, Minten broke something in the rear suspension ending his challenge for the win. Once back to green Taylor took third from Kelly with Fox following a lap later to fourth before Kelly would have mechanical issues stopping on the back stretch. With Ry. Doyon getting away from Campbell on green, Fox took third from Taylor.

     

    By halfway Ry. Doyon was pulling away from Campbell and with five to go had built a half straightaway lead. Campbell changed his line and slowly ate into that lead, but never close enough to mount a challenge. Ry. Doyon(LaCoste), who lost in the bounty race last time out, showed dominance again taking 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.

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    “I don't know if I've got my mojo back,” said Doyon. “I had a little bad luck last race. The car felt real good then too. I think I could have come home top three last race. It is what it is and here we are.”

     

    “Robby was very fast tonight. In the heat race and first couple laps of the feature I thought we were going to have a pretty good race. Maybe it might come down to the end, but I think he broke a right rear shock. He said his car wasn't handling the way he wanted it to.”

     

    “It seemed that dad stopped pretty early on. I felt like there were only a few cars left at the end. I always kind of look and listen to know if anyone is coming. I was running the top line a little because it was way smoother. I saw someone show the nose so I got back down to the bottom.”

     

    Nogalitos Gear Late Models

    5r Ryan Doyon, 29 Jamie Campbell, 53x Matt Fox, 77 Mark Taylor, 12d Carl Dyer, 57 Jason Kelly, 24r Robby Minten, 9 Ray Doyon

     

    Late Model heat

    Heat 1; 24r Robby Minten, 29 Jamie Campbell, 5r Ryan Doyon, 53x Matt Fox, 9 Ray Doyon, 57 Jason Kelly, 77 Mark Taylor, 12d Carl Dyer

     

    Mikulencak Overcomes Mistake in Limited Modifieds

    The 20-lap Limited Modified feature got off to a rocky start with Charles Flanagan first into turn 1. Flanagan got loose and slid up opening the door for Bobby Smith to get by off turn 2. Smith would get out of shape in turn 4, clip Steven Whiteaker III turning him hard into the front stretch wall.

     

    On the second start Jared Maupin led the charge into turn 1 for the lead ahead of Flanagan, Benjamin Mikulencak, Joshua Tuttle and Marcus Mikulencak. M. Mikulencak, made contact with Tuttle sending him around collecting, IMCA Modified champ Logan Dinsmore, in a borrowed ride. M. Mikulencak would get sent to the tail.

     

    On the restart, Maupin would break and pull up high in turn 2 for another caution. Finally under green again, Flanagan would get out front with B. Mikulencak getting along side. The two were wheel to wheel on lap 3 before B. Mikulencak got the point on lap 4 while M. Mikulencak worked back up going by Tom Grothues for fifth.

     

    Up front, Flanagan would go around B. Mikulencak for the lead again on lap 6 as M. Mikulencak and Torres ran side by side for third. Tuttle brought out a lap 8 caution when he went up in smoke. Officials cut the race to 15 laps under time limits. On the restart, B. Mikulencak looked low on Flanagan retaking the spot on lap 9.

     

    M. Mikulencak, Torres and Flanagan went three wide for second and caught B. Mikulencak for the lead. M. Mikulencak got under B. Mikulencak with the two making some contact before M. Mikulencak took over the lead bringing Torres along to second. M. Mikulencak(Corpus Christi) would make it two in a row taking the win in the L87 Speedway, Ace Transmission, Flanagans Muffler Shop, Vinco Plumbing, All in Designs, Swensons Racing Shocks, 3-D Landscaping, Grays Recycling, On Demand Shirts, home built engine, IRP Chassis

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    Swenson Racing Products Limited Modifieds

    87 Marcus Mikulencak, 11x Johnny Torres, 13 Benjamin Mikulencak, 30k Logan Dinsmore, 57 Charles Flanagan, 11t Tom Grothues, 9s Bobby Smith, 55 Ryker Hernandez, 747 Joshua Tuttle, 48 Chris Swenson, 96 Jared Maupin, 89 Steven Whiteaker III

     

    Limited Modified heats

    Heat 1; 87 Marcus Mikulencak , 13 Benjamin Mikulencak, 57Charles Flanagan, 747 Joshua Tuttle, 88 Steven Whiteaker III, 55 Ryker Hernandez

     

    Heat 2; 96 Jared Maupin, 9s Bobby Smith, 11x Johnny Torres, 30k Logan Dinsmore, 48 Chris Swenson, 11t Tom Grothues

     

    Two in a Row for Torres

    The end of season, 20-lap Factory Stock was, ummm interesting and entertaining, as one would expect. As the green waved, pole sitter Mason Casteneda found himself in the infield losing numerous spots. Rusty Head came out with the lead chased by Trey Jones, Jared Maupin, and the two points contenders, Kasey Krauss and Frank Okruhlik.

     

    Makayla Trimble went around collecting Mike Lyon for a lap 1 caution. On the restart Maupin and Jones ran door to door for second with Okruhlik, Casteneda and Shannon Maurer three wide as Krauss backed out of the chaos up front. Hunter Peterson spun in turn 4 collecting Trimble and Robert Keylich with Austin Bean ending up in the front stretch wall.

     

    Once back to green, Allen Torres was on the move getting by Ohkrulik before Maupin broke, tried to exit in turn 4, and get tagged by Dylan Kowalik. Three laps, three cautions. Finally back under green, A. Torres got a run on Head for the lead getting the point on lap 5 while Okruhlik got a spot from Maurer and Johnny Torres, oddly using the top, got by Casteneda.

     

    After a spin by Travis Slavik on lap 6, Maurer and Jones were side by side for third. Coming to halfway it was A. Torres, Head, Maurer and Jones with Okruhlik and J. Torres side by side for fifth. Johnny Walker Brown went for a lap 11 spin bringing the pace down. As A. Torres and Head got away, J. Torres, still up top, got past Jones for fourth.

     

    Head closed the gap on A. Torres for the lead with five to go, while J. Torres went around Maurer for third. A. Torres had his rear deck come loose and start flapping in the breeze. He also had another problem, brother, Johnny, took second from Head. With two to go the trunk blew off to cause a caution. In past years that would have resulted in a trip to the tail. But a rule change in 2021 saved him from that fate.

     

    The first try at a green, white, checker finish saw Brown and Justin Randel get together. Back under green, coming to the white flag, Maurer and Head made contact in turn 2 sending Head around. A. Torres got a couple car lengths on J. Torres and was able to claim family bragging rights for the weekend taking the checkers in his Hercules Foundation Repair, Allens, 24/7 Towing, Sundowner Diesel Performance, Drive In Truck Salvage, 91 Shock Specialties, All in Designs, Best Race Engines powered, Destroyer Chassis.

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    “Two in a row, picking up speed,” explained Torres. “On that last restart I heard them say on the raceceiver, 94, 66. Once I heard that I thought 'oh man here we go.' Johnny for sure would dump me for a win. I would.”

     

    “I was freaking when they said I was at the back on that one early restart. I didn't know my transponder wasn't hitting. I didn't hit anybody, What am I doing back here.”

     

    “I knew it was my trunk that came off. I told the mechanic that helps me that we needed to weld a brace that holds the hood pin. It never got welded. So I was thinking, I just lost $1,000 for an inch weld. That you Ray, thank you rule change!”

     

    Whether by choice or by chance, Krauss fell back throughout the race, but stayed out of harms way and held on to enough of a margin to take the track championship.

     

    After post-race discussion between officials, Maurer was penalized for contact with Head. Maurer was relegated to last on the lead lap while Head was awarded third.

     

    With his third place finish, Head picked up the All in Design, 'Poker Run' Mini-Series championship and an extra $500. Trey Jones grabbed an extra $300 for second and A. Torres added to his $1,000 win with another $200 for third in series points.

     

    All in Design Factory Stocks

    94 Allen Torres, 66 Johnny Torres, 55 Rusty Head, 11 Trey Jones, 41 Frank Okruhlik, 63 Chase Sanchez, 29k Dylan Kowalik, 3t Travis Slavik, 28m Mason Casteneda, 44k Michael Keylich, 20 Mike Lyon, 19j Justin Randel, 18s Jarrett Payton, 53k Kasey Krauss, 92r Robert Keylich, 02 Shannon Maurer---BF, 7 Johnny Walker Brown, 91 Jared Maupin, 44 Austin Bean, 39 Makayla Trimble, 34h Hunter Peterson, 50 Cris White---dns

     

    Factory Stock heats

    Heat 1; 91 Jared Maupin, 66 Johnny Torres, 28m Mason Casteneda, 39 Makayla Trimble, 20 Mike Lyon, 7 Johnny Walker Brown, 29k Dylan Kowalik, 50 Cris White

     

    Heat 2; 94 Allen Torres, 11 Trey Jones, 55 Rusty Head, 3t Travis Slavik, 44k Michael Keylich, 18s Jarrett Payton, 34h Hunter Peterson

     

    Heat 3; 53k Kasey Krauss, 02 Shannon Maurer, 41 Frank Okruhlik, 63 Chase Sanchez, 44 Austin Bean, 19j Justin Randel, 92r Robert Keylich

     

    Barber Best from Back

    Lee Sasso got a good jump on green leading the 20-lap Texas Dirt Truck Series feature into turn 1 over Evahdent Ivy, Russ Parker, Colton Borlace and Johnny Johnson. Borlace, Johnson and Adam Tracy went three wide with A. Tracy and Johnson tangling on the front stretch for an early caution. On the restart, Borlace, Tommy Grimes and Ivy were three wide for second. Grimes got the spot and was quickly on Sasso for the lead.

     

    Jarrett Barber, who started at the back after heat race issues, moved into the top five quickly getting by Parker and Sasso. Barber then picked off second from Borlace while Daniel Gaudette took fifth from Sasso. Grimes run up front ended on lap 9 when slowed and pulled off giving the top spot to Barber.

     

    At the crossed flags it was Barber, Borlace, Parker, Gaudette and Sasso in the top five. But an engine compartment fire on Allen Leddy's truck brought out a red flag. Barber got away clean on the restart and began inching away as the top three separated from Gaudette, Shaun Tracy, Sasso and Ivy.

     

    Barber was building his margin over Borlace while S. Tracy took fourth from Gaudette. As the white flag waved, Barber had a half straightaway on Borlace going on to the checkers in his Barber Oilfield Trucking, Ace Transmission, All In Designs, crate motor powered, ARTS Chassis.

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    Despite, literally, blowing up a rear gear in the heat race, Tony Bernal had enough of a points cushion to secure the TDTS points championship.

     

    “I want to thank I-37 Speedway for having the Texas Dirt Truck Series being part of their racing program,” commented Barber.

     

    Texas Dirt Truck Series

    19 Jarrett Barber, 693 Colton Borlace, 28 Russ Parker, 21t Shaun Tracy, 05 Daniel Gaudette, 1 Leo Sasso, 08 Evandent Ivy,6 Tommy Grimes, 17 Allen Leddy, 087 Adam Tracy,43 Johnny Johnson, 99 Allen Alexander---dns, 9 Pete Arce---dns, 81 Tony Bernal---dns

     

    TDRS heats

    Heat 1; 28 Russ Parker, 1 Leo Sasso, 21t Shaun Tracy, 08 Evahdent Ivy, 05 Daniel Gaudette, 17 Allen Leddy, 9 Pete Arce

     

    Heat 2; 6 Tommy Grimes, 693 Colton Borlace, 087 Adam Tracy, 43 Johnny Johnson, 81 Tony Bernal,99 Allen Alexander, 19 Jarrett Barber

     

    Schroat Scores First Feature

    The Fireball feature took a number of turns(no pun intended) before the winner was official. At the start, Mickey Helms grabbed the point with Howie Marcx, Bobby Jack, DJ Schroat and Joseph Montemayor in his wake. Marcx began looking high, then low on Helms for the lead as the top five broke away.

     

    Marcx had just gotten a good run on Helms when Schroat and Montemayor went around in turn 1. Helms jumped out on the restart while Schroat and Montemayor cleared Cody Clegg, Mark Pivarnik and William Cavender back into the top five. Pivarnik then stopped in turn 2 for a lap 8 yellow.

     

    Helms got away on green while Marcx and Jack were door to door for second. Marcx got the spot with Jack now battling with Schroat and Montemayor for third going three wide. At halfway it was Helms, Marcx, Montemayor, Jack and Schroat, who take a spin to the infield for a lap 14 caution.

     

    Marcx got a good launch on the restart to get past Helms for the lead on lap 15 with Schroat moving up quick to battle with Pivarnik for fifth. Helms was pressuring Marcx for the lead with the laps winding down looking low. As the leaders battled in turns 1-2, Montemayor expired an engine on the front stretch and coasted to the infield.

     

    Marcx would find some fluid from Montemayor coming out of turn 4 and spin, Helms snuck past to get to the checkers with Shroat winning the drag race with Jack for second. In tech, Helms, driving a Texana Hobby Stock, which would have been legal in the Fireball class with different tires and 6600rpm chip, but illegal by Texana rules(crossover modification for after market fuel pump), was disqualified. This handed the win to Shroat(Adkins), his first ever feature win in the Bobby Jack owned, Texas Towing, Two Jacks Racing, Double D Racing, former San Antonio Speedway asphalt chassis.

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    “Ya, it's kind of a surprise,” replied Schroat. “You'll take them however you can get them I guess. I've raced Late Models, Modifieds, Street Stocks here but this is my first ever win. This is the first time in this car. I had a car out last race, but blew the motor in the heat race.”

     

    “I saw everyone slowing down coming to the checkers when Howie(Marcx) spun out. I just held it to the floor and hoped for the best. I was pretty sure I beat Bobby(Jack) back to the line. I know I did. I could see him beside me passing the flagstand. I'll be in this car for the DTK Memorial race and probably build another car over the off season.”

    Fireballs

    81 DJ Schroat, 8 Bobby Jack, 14 Mark Pivarnik, 42 Cody Clegg, 13 Howie Marcx, 15 William Cavender, 18m Joseph Montemayor, 35 Mickey Helms(dq—tech), h2s Shane Stonebraker---dns

     

    Fireball heat

    Heat 1; 35 Mickey Helms, 13 Howie Marcx, 8 Bobby Jack, 81 DJ Schroat, 18m Joseph Montemayor, 14 Mark Pivarnik, 42 Cody Clegg, 15 William Cavender, h2s Shane Stonebraker

     

    Hernandez on Hot Streak

    Defending Sport Compact champion, Ryker Hernandez got the advantage at the start of the 20-lap Sport Compact feature. The two points challengers, Brandon McCall and Rod Tait fell in line second and third with Josh Jones and Kaden Moran following. McCall and R. Tait would literally start to slug it out for second running door to door, trading paint, giving Hernandez the opportunity to pull away.

     

    At halfway it was Hernandez with a huge lead, Tait finally wrestled second away from McCall, with Moran and Jones in the top five. Sonny Kinnaman was able to get fifth from Jones before Jones retired with a sick sounding engine. Hernandez(San Antonio), with a half track lead, would take the win in the Irace Enterprises, Reflective Wrecker, TLC Graphics, Allways Dodge Chrysler Jeep, Unifirst, 2005 Chevy Cavalier, while R. Tait secured the 2023 track championship with his second place finish.

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    “I wasn't concerned about the guys in the points chase,” said Hernandez. “Not even a little bit. I was just playing music in my head. Trying to keep myself entertained. I might have to install a radio. But I'm not that fancy with all the lights and that stuff.”

     

    “We need some more people interested in buying this car. If we can sell this we might go to the Fireball class. We don't have a car for that class yet. That's why we need to sell this one.”

     

    Iron Horse RV Sport Compacts

    55 Ryker Hernandez, 70 Rod Tait, 51 Brandon McCall, 38 Sonny Kinnaman,02 Kaden Moran, 3% Sam Walker, 83 Priscilla Tait, 11j Josh Jones

     

    Sport Compact heat

    Heat 1; 55 Ryker Hernandez, 70 Rod Tait, 51 Brandon McCall 38 Sonny Kinnaman, 11j Josh Jones, 02 Kaden Moran, 83p Priscilla Tait, 3% Sam Walker

     

    Go-Karts

    Adult Predator; Jared Herring, Charles Flanagan***, Blaine Markgraf, Jarrett Taylor

    Senior Division; Beau Payton***, Lane Tuttle, Eleanor Maurer

    Junior Division; Sawyer Herring, Cheston Markgraf***, Bryan Sanchez

    Youth Division; Fast Eddy Lewis***, Corbon Smith, Jeff Long

    *** Denotes points champion

     

    All that remains is the DTK Memorial slated for October 26-28 with practice Thursday, qualifying Friday and features Saturday and the season ending Redneck Stress Relief on November 4th. Follow the tracks website or social media page for more info on these shows as they draw nearer.

  24. I-37 Speedway results 10-7-23

    in Texas Auto Racing

    Posted

    All in Design Factory Stocks

    94 Allen Torres

    66 Johnny Torres

    02 Shannon Maurer

    11 Trey Jones

    41 Frank Okruhlik

    63 Chase Sanchez

    29k Dylan Kowalik

    3t Travis Slovik

    28m Mason Casteneda

    44k Michael Keylich

    20 Mike Lyon

    19j Justin Randel

    18s Jarrett Payton

    53k Kasey Krauss

    92r Robert Keylich

    55 Rusty Head

    7 Johnny Walker Brown

    91 Jared Maupin

    44 Austin Bean

    39 Makayla Trimble

    34h Hunter Peterson

    50 Cris White---dns

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