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Limited Late Model Grudge Race @ I-37 Speedway by R&M Promotions, 5/15/19 By JM Hallas Pleasanton, TX.,(June, 15th, 2019) Saturday night was the first of four class 'Grudge Races' on the ¼ mile, semi-banked, dirt track near San Antonio. The four drivers, selected by fan vote, went at it with the winner going on to the final match up between the class winners. Tonight it was the Limited Late Models showdown between Tommy Grimes, Frank Okruhlik, Howie Marcx and Jason Kelly. In the coming weeks the other matches will be run to determine the final shootout slate of drivers. June 29th the Sport Modifieds will have their four fan favorites in action to see who moves on to the finals. The Street Stocks and IMCA Modifieds are scheduled for July. With the Street Stocks and Go-Karts off tonight the race card featured the IMCA Modifieds, Sport Modifieds, Limited Late Models, Pure Stocks and Sport Compacts. Green for Green Defending track champ, Rick Green(Liberty Hill) took home the IMCA Modified feature win on a tricky track. The first half of the scheduled 20 lapper saw 7 cautions in six completed laps due to spins and an opening lap crash that saw Marlin Samford get turned from the pole collecting his son, James Samford and Greg Dinsmore Justin Delgado was able to lead the first lap giving way to Landon Bednarz on lap 2. Patiently working through the melees, Green made his way up to pressure Bednarz for the lead. Green got under Bednarz to take the point on lap 6 with the race now reduced to 15-laps on time. The final half saw no more issues with Green holding off Dillon Tindall while Bednarz and Jamie Campbell, both recovering from spins, had a spirited battle swapping fourth. Coming to the checkers it was Green in the Green Construction, Nate Mare Wraps, Chris Carroll Construction, crate powered, 2018 BMS Chassis taking the win by a handful of car lengths. “It seemed like I passed the 16 car four times with all those cautions,” exclaimed Green. “I didn't realize all those people were having so much trouble with turns 3-4. They said I was about the only one that didn't spin out. Even when I was coming to the checkers the 151 spun in front of me. I was thinking you've got to be kidding me. I avoided him and it's all good.” “I was just on cruise control once I got the lead. I wasn't feeling any pressure and was pretty sure the line I was running was the one that was the best, for me. I didn't do a lot of changes between the heat and feature for the difference in the track and it looks like no else did either. I did a minor change and just tip-toed through the corners and got going on the straightaways pretty good.” “I was disciplined enough with my experience to not get on the throttle hard. I could hear the other guys spinning the tires when I got beside them. With the crate motor now it's more about keeping your momentum up. That's why you see a lot more cautions, people are just staying in the gas. I've lost a few races this year because I didn't just go for it right away. I've been letting it sort itself out.” Simpson Race Products IMCA Modifieds 82 Rick Green, 86 Dillon Tindall, 137 Bill Pittaway, 29 Jamie Campbell, 16 Landon Bednarz, 151 Chris Jones, 31 Marlin Samford, 27 Justin Delgado, 6b Ellis Tracy, 2j James Samford, 8g Greg Dinsmore IMCA Modified heats Heat 1; 86 Dillon Tindall, 137 Bill Pittaway, 27 Justin Delgado, 6b Ellis Tracy, 8g Greg Dinsmore, 2j James Samford Heat 2; 29 Jamie Campbell, 82 Rick Green, 16 Landon Bednarz, 31m Marlin Samford, 151 Chris Jones Torres Snake Charmer in Sport Modifieds For a guy being deathly afraid of snakes, Johnny Torres(La Vernia) has been finding snakes skins inside the shop and his car. In both cases he's turned that into a weekend win at the track. Tonight J. Torres went flag to flag for the victory in the Sport Modified 20-lap feature. Frank Okruhlik led into turn 1 at the start, but it was J. Torres off turn 2 getting the top spot. Okruhlik fell in line behind J. Torres with Allen Torres, Trent Beaver and Rusty Head in tow. Beaver and A. Torres then began a side by side battle for third while Marcus Mikulencak worked his way up getting fifth from Talon Minten. Mikulencak continued his march forward taking fourth from A. Torres. At halfway it was J. Torres, pulling away, Okruhlik, Beaver, Mikulencak and A. Torres in the top five. Mikulencak would pick off third when Beaver did a half spin, but continue. As the final laps clicked off J. Torres continued to increase his margin over Okruhlik, who had Mikulencak closing. As the white was shown J. Torres had a full straightaway lead in his Scott Ball Racing, Alamo Hot Rod Parts, Sundowner Diesel Performance, Batek & Robinson Attorneys at Law, All in Designs, Carroll Construction, Mission Auto Parts, 8T1 Construction, Swenson Racing Shocks, Fletchers Race Engines, IRP Chassis, easily taking the win. “Running so early in the night I was pretty unsure of what changes to make to the car,” said Torres. So I went kind of in the middle of what I normally do for dry to tacky and the car was great.” “I really want to thank Brandy for putting up with all the time I spend at the shop, then coming out here and getting her hands dirty.” There's unconfirmed rumors that Brandy is also in charge of snake removal. Swenson Racing Products Sport Modifieds 66 Johnny Torres, 08 Frank Okruhlik, 03 Marcus Mikulencak, 14 Trent Beaver, 94 Allen Torres, 55 Rusty Head, 7d Derrick Gonzalez, 51 Jeremy Hernandez, 2 Talon Minten, 11t Tom Grothues---dns Sport Modified heats Heat 1; 11t Tom Grothues, 08 Frank Okruhlik, 55 Rusty Head, 14 Trent Beaver, 51 Jeremy Hernandez Heat 2; 66 Johnny Torres, 94 Allen Torres, 2 Talon Minten, 03 Marcus Mikulencak, 7d Derrick Gonzalez Okruhlik Outlasts Field for Limited Late Model Tally Rebounding from a spin and loss in the Grudge Race, Frank Okruhlik(San Antonio) held off a hard charging Tommy Grimes for the 20-lap Limited Late Model win. On green, Grimes got the jump into turn 1, but Okruhlik ducked low off torn 4 to get the lead with Grimes on his tail. Red was shown on lap 1 when Jeremy Hernandez and Howie Marcx made contact sending both over the turn 2 hill. Both were alright, but done for the night. Back to green Okruhlik and Grimes took off leaving Jason Kelly, John Kelly sr. and Jacob Crow battling for third. The top five at halfway were Okruhlik, Grimes, Ja. Kelly, Jo. Kelly and Crow. While battling for third with Ja. Kelly, Jo. Kelly spun setting up a late caution. Grimes stayed hooked to Okruhliks bumper on green, but Okruhlik would be able to inch away in the finals lap for the win the Henderson Motorsports, Mission Racing, Late Model. “Running two classes gives me some help,” explained Okruhlik. “There's really not much I can use going from a Late Model to a Sport Modified. It just gives me an idea what the track is doing. Usually the Late Models run early in the night, but it tonight it was different.” Nogalitos Gear Limited Late Models 99 Frank Okruhlik, 22t Tommy Grimes, 57 Jason Kelly, 8 Jacob Crow, 22p Michale Pesek, 18 Shane Moore, 57sr John Kelly sr., 42 Ron Sprayue, 3 Sammy Smith, 6p Jeremy Hernandez, 13 Howie Marcx, 43 Aaron Leddy---dns Grimes Grabs Grudge Shootout At the start of the 8-lap shootout Grimes and Okruhlik stayed door to door through turns 1-2 and down the back stretch. Going into turn 3 Okruhlik would loop it for a caution. Back under green Okruhlik worked his way back up but could not catch Grimes in the Tracy Rail Service, Howell Crane & Rigging, All in Designs, Longs Race Engines, Shaw Chassis who would score the victory. Limited Late Model Grudge Race 22t Tommy Grimes, 99 Frank Okruhlik, 57 Jason Kelly, 13 Howie Marcx Limited Late Model heats Heat 1; 22t Tommy Grimes, 99f Frank Okruhlik, 8 Jacob Crow, 13 Howie Marcx, 22p Michale Pesek, 3 Sammy Smith Heat 2; 57 Jason Kelly, 6p Jeremy Hernandez, 57sr John Kelly sr., 18 Shane Moore, 43 Aaron Leddy, 42 Ron Sprayue---dns Gaither Gathers First Pure Stock Pay Day It's been a while since Dillon Gaither(Floresville) has found his way into victory lane from back in the Front Runner days. Tonight he shook the monkey off his back gabbing the long awaited Pure Stock feature win. Gaither worked his way up to get by Tryton Temple, then held off Allen Torres and John Heil to score the win At the start of the 20-lap feature it was Dustin Hurley getting the lead chased by Riley Heil, Temple, Caitlin Leonard and George Quintanilla. Temple got past R. Heil bringing Leonard along to third before a caution slowed the pace. Once back to green Temple got along side Hurley taking over the point on lap 5. After a spin by Jerry Miller the restart saw Leonard, Hurley and Gaither three wide for second with Gaither taking the spot. Using the top side, Torres was making moves forward getting around R. Heil and Hurley for fourth. Coming to halfway Gaither found an opening low to get the lead from Temple on lap 9. At the crossed flags it was Gaither, Temple, Torres, Leonard and Hurley in the top five with John Heil now on the charge. J. Heil got by his daughter, Riley, then Hurley and Leonard for fourth. With five to go Torres took second from Temple as Gaither hit slower traffic. Torres got a good run, but couldn't get by while J. Heil took third from Temple. A debris caution would set up a four lap shootout to the checkers that saw Gaither and Torres get away on green. J. Heil quickly joined the fight and was battling with Torres. This gave Gaither a little break as he took the checkers in his J&J Stucco & Masonry, No Limits Graphics, Dohogen Claim Services, Howie’s Lawn Service, Race on Texas, D & D Performance, Spreen Racing, Kruger Motorsports, Rachel Plant Picture Taker, Whestone Family, Dynamic Pro Shop, BMF Shocks & Chassis, Greg Hubbell Race Cars. “It feels good to finally be here doing an interview again.” replied Gaither. “It's been since 2010/2011 since I raced the Front Runners. It's good to get the monkey off my back. I watched the Modifieds and thought the top side might be the way to go. Once I got out there I could run the top for a while, but it just wasn't there. I restarted on the bottom and finally got by them and starting driving in my rhythm.” “It was tough to get through lapped traffic. Once I got I by them it was smooth sailing. Those lapped cars were hugging the bottom so I had to try to the top and middle. I didn't work out the way I planned it, but I finally got around them and got back to the bottom and started driving my own race. I didn't how far back Allen(Torres) and John Heil were, but I knew they'd be coming. I just had to keep my cool, run my line.” “At the start the top opened up like it did last race. I hopped up there and it worked for a little while. When it came down to that restart I rolled through the center of (turns) 1-2 real good on the bottom and got by Dustin Hurley. I was able to catch Tryton(Temple) I just tried to stay smooth on the bottom and worked by him. I knew that's where I needed to be. I just found the groove faster.” All in Design Pure Stocks 5 Dillon Gaither, 41t John Heil, 94 Allen Torres, 99 Tryton Temple, 9c Caitlin Leonard, 30 Riley Heil, 36 George Quintanilla, m13 Jeremy Watson, 29 Katherine Keylich, 4d Dustin Hurley, 98 William Saunders, 63 Joe Dee Johnson, 22r Ronnie Sparks, 37w Austin Wernette, 15 William Cavender, 28 Chad Miller, 19 Daniel Miller, 75 Jerry Miller, 38 Sonny Kinneman, 20r Randall Rdyl---dntg Pure Stock heats Heat 1; 4d Dustin Hurley, 99 Tryton Temple , 98 William Saunders, m13 Jeremy Watson, 63 Joe Dee Johnson, 38r Sonny Kinneman, 94 Allen Torres Heat 2; 30 Riley Heil, 5 Dillon Gaither, 41t John Heil, 75 Jerry Miller, 15 William Cavender, 20r Randall Rydl Heat 3; 36 George Quintanilla, 9c Caitlin Leonard, 28 Chad Miller, 49k Katherine Keylich, 22r Ronnie Sparks, 19 Daniel Miller Garner Garners Sport Compact Gold A huge field of Sport Compacts saw a lot of action during the scheduled 20-lap feature. Eventually it was reduced to 15-laps on time and when the dust settled, literally and figuratively, it was defending track champ Jamie Garner taking the win coming up from his fourth row start. It was Brandon McCall getting the early lead trailed by Michael Burris sr., Johnny Ervin, Kirk Ball and Justin Sitterle. Scott Lesher, Trevor Bettis and Garner moved up to fight with Sitterle for fifth. Garner kept picking them off getting by Ervin for third while Ball, Lesher and Bettis were three wide for fifth. Burris sr. got a run on McCall for the lead and had just gotten past when the three wide fight stacked up on the front stretch sending Ball, and others, into the wall and negating the pass. Once back to green it was McCall, Burris sr. and Garner three wide for the lead, but Devin Tracy went over the turn 3 hill for a red. When green waved again it was Garner and McCall side by side with Garner getting the advantage to lead lap 11. Garner was able to creep away while Burris sr., Colton Borlace and Kasey Krauss went three wide for fifth. At the checkers it was Garner in the Austin VeeDub, Pick-n-Pull, Krystal Ball Communication, Up Top Roofing, VW Sirocco unchallenged for the victory. Brown Chevrolet Sport Compacts 33 Jamie Garner, 14 Brandon McCall, 44 Johnny Ervin, 18 Michael Burris sr., 93 Colton Borlace, 23 Kasey Krauss, 1 Ronnie Schoenfeldt, 29t George Compton, 01 Adolph Tracy, 5L Scott Lesher, 17 Dalton McDonald, 01g Adam Tracy, 6p John Hernandez, 75 Ethan Jenkins, 57 Trevor Bettis, 81 Michael Burris jr., 8 Devin Tracy, 25 Robert Fox, 38 Kirk Ball, 88 Justin Sitterle, 15 Devon Surritt Sport Compact heats Heat 1; 44 Johnny Ervin, 38 Kirk Ball, 15 Devon Surritt, 01g Adam Tracy, 93 Colton Borlace, 8 Devin Tracy, 29t George Compton Heat 2; 14 Brandon McCall, 5L Scott Lesher, 33 Jamie Garner, 23 Kasey Krauss, 01 Adolph Tracy, 6p John Hernandez---dns Heat 3; 18 Michael Burris sr., 88 Justin Sitterle, 57 Trevor Bettis, 1 Ronnie Schoenfeldt, 81 Michael Burris jr., 17 Dalton McDonald, 75 Ethan Jenkins

Nogalitos Gear Limited Late Models 99 Frank Okruhlik 22t Tommy Grimes 57 Jason Kelly 8 Jacob Crow 22p Michale Pesek 18 Shane Moore 57sr John Kelly sr 42 Ron Sprayue 3 Sammy Smith 6p Jeremy Hernandez 13 Howie Marcx 43 Aaron Leddy---dns

All in Design Pure Stocks 5 Dillon Gaither 41t John Heil 94 Allen Torres 99 Tryton Temple 9c Caitlin Leonard 30 Riley Heil 36 George Quintanilla m13 Jeremy Watson 29 Katherine Keylich 4d Dustin Hurley 98 William Saunders 63 Joe Dee Johnson 22r Ronnie Sparks 37w Austin Wernette 15 William Cavender 28 Chad Miller 19 Daniel Miller 75 Jerry Miller 38 Sonny Kinneman 20r Randall Rdyl---dntg

Simpson Race Products IMCA Modifieds 82 Rick Green 86 Dillon Tindall 137 Bill Pittaway 29 Jamie Campbell 16 Landon Bednarz 151 Chris Jones 31 Marlin Samford 27 Justin Delgado 6b Ellis Tracy 2j James SAmford 8g Greg Dinsmore

Swenson Racing Products Sport Modifieds 66 Johnny Torres 08 Frank Okruhlik 03 Marcus Mikulencak 14 Trent Beaver 94 Allen Torres 55 Rusty Head 7d Derrick Gonzalez 51 Jeremy Hernandez 2 Talon MInten 11t Tom Grothues---dns

Brown Chevrolet Sport Compacts 33 Jamie Garner 14 Brandon McCall 44 Johnny Ervin 18 Michael Burris sr 93 Colton Borlace 23 Kasey Krauss 1 Ronnie Schienfeldt 29t George Compton 01 Adolph Tracy 5L Scott Lesher 17 Dalton McDonald 01g Adam Tracy 6p John Hernandez 74 Ethan Jenkins 57 Trevor Bettis 81 Michael Burris jr 8 Devin Tracy 25 Robert Fox 38 Kirk Ball 88 Justin Sitterle 15 Devon Surritt

Limited Late Model Grudge Race 22t Tommy Grimes 99 Frank Okruhlik 57 Jason Kelly 13 Howie Marcx

Sport Compact heats Heat 1 44 Johnny Ervin 38 Kirk Ball 15 Devon Surritt 01g Adam Tracy 93 Colton Borlace 8 Devin Tracy 29t George Compton Heat 2 14 Brandon McCall 5L Scott Lesher 33 Jamie Garner 23 Kasey Krauss 01 Adolph Tracy 6p John Hernandez---dns Heat 3 18 Michael Burris sr 88 Justin Sitterle 57 Trevor Bettis 1 Ronnie Schoenfeldt 81 Michael Burris jr 17 Dalton McDonald 75 Etan Jenkins

Pure Stock heats Heat 1 4d Dustin Hurley 99 Tryton Temple 98 William Saunders m13 Jeremy Watson 63 Joe Dee Johnson 38r Sonny Kinneman 94 Allen Torres Heat 2 30 Riley Heil 5 Dillon Gaither 41t John Heil 75 Jerry Miller 15 William Cavender 20r Randall Rydl Heat 3 36 George Quintanilla 9c Caitlin Leonard 28 Chad Miller 49k Katherine Keylich 22r Ronnie Sparks 19 Daniel Miller

IMCA Modified heats Heat 1 86 Dillon Tindall 137 Bill Pittaway 27 Justin Delgado 6b Ellis Tracy 8g Greg Dinsmore 2j James Samford Heat 2 29 Jamie Campbell 82 Rick Green 16 Landon Bednarz 31m Marlin Samford 151 Chris Jones

Limited Late Model heats Heat 1 22t Tommy Grimes 99f Frank Okruhlik 8 Jacob Crow 13 Howie Marcx 229 Michale Pesek 3 Sammy Smith Heat 2 57 Jason Kelly 6p Jeremy Hernandez 57sr John Kelly sr 18 Shane Moore 43 Aaron Leddy 42 Ron Sprayue---dns

Sport Modified heats Heat 1 11t Tom Grothues 08 Frank Okruhlik 55 Rusty Head 14 Trent Beaver 51 Jeremy Hernandez Heat 2 66 Johnny Torres 94 Allen Torres 2 Talon Minten 03 Marcus Mikulencak 7d Derrick Gonzalez

This is second/third hand news on fb....So I can't validate its truth.....But the source is fairly reliable.....They were struck by a tire/wheel that broke off a Sprint Car during a crash. #1) concussion #2) possible C-2 fracture #3) bleeding in the brain

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Pure Stock King of the Hill/Go-Kart Meet-n-Greet@ I-37 Speedway by R&M Promotions, 6/1/19 By JM Hallas Pleasanton, TX.,(June, 1st, 2019) With IMCA Modifieds off this weekend it was time for the little guys to have their night in the spotlight with a Meet-n-Greet for the Go-kart kids at intermission. Normally it's the regular drivers handing out hero cards to the kids, this time it was the kids handing them out, to both big and littler kids. Also on the nights agenda was a King of the Hill race for the Pure Stock class giving an opportunity to go one-on-one with another driver in a two lap shootout. What would the odds be that the two finalists, were the Torres brothers, Johnny and Allen for family bragging rights. Interestingly enough there were no side bets between the two. Blaylock Blasts to Sportmod win Coming to green in the 20-lap Sport Modified main, polesitter Trent Beaver was slow to take off scattering the field. Anthony Gordon wasn't so lucky and plowed Beaver ending his night. Beaver would be able to continue, but a constant share of lost sheet metal/debris cautions would pit him later. Once under green it was Blaylock, making his first trip to I-37 Speedway in several years, getting the lead trailed by Talon Minten, Frank Okruhlik, Chris Swenson and Tom Grothues. Jared Maupin took fifth from Grothues then began swapping fourth with Swenson for a couple laps. After a restart for sheet metal salvage, Johnny Torres and Maupin got past Swenson. At halfway it was Blaylock, easing away, T. Minten, Okruhlik, Maupin and Torres in the top five. A mid race caution, for more racecar parts, erased Blaylocks half straightaway lead. Once back to green Maupin and Torres took third, fourth from Okruhlik. Torres got side by side with Maupin and got the spot then began working on T. Minten. In the meantime Blaylock was checking out again on his way to the victory in his Monster Energy, RL Walker Transport, Haul Max of Texas, KMO Music, Brandt Electrical Service, Dark Horse Racing Shocks, Robby Crabtree Motorsports, Fletcher Race Engine by Ricky Blaylock, IRP Chassis. “This is the first time I've been here in about three years,” replied Blaylock. “I think the last time we were here it rained out. Going by the videos I've know the track conditions are and what it's been like. I just happened to bring the right set up.” “These ¼ mile tracks with no walls suit my driving style a little better. I don't really like tracks that are closed in all the way around. I just feel more comfortable out here.” “Normally I might look for guys like Johnny(Torres) coming from behind. Tonight it was kind of a one lane track,so I knew they'd have to do something pretty spectacular to get around me. I wasn't going to give up the top line. I left it the back of my head that there may be some sort of slide job or Hail Mary. I was just concentrating on checking out running my own race.” “On that start he(Trent Beaver) went, then stopped, then went again. I pulled into another lane and wasn't sure what he was doing. I got a free lane of traffic and just went for it. It was a good, fast track, but one preferred groove up on top.” Swenson Racing Products Sport Modifieds 9b Brandon Blaylock, 9/2 Talon Minten, 66 Johnny Torres, bd2 Jared Maupin, 08 Frank Okruhlik, 30 Chris Swenson, 57 Rowdy Flanagan, 51 Jeremy Hernandez, bd4 Cheryl Gray, 14 Trent Beaver, 11 Tom Grothues, 24r Robby Minten, bd3 Eddy Ross, 22m Anthony Gordon, 2/9 Ray Doyon---dns Sport Modified heats Heat 1; 9/2 Talon Minten, 08 Frank Okruhlik, 14 Trent Beaver, 22m Anthony Gordon, 30 Chris Swenson, 11 Tom Grothues, 2/9 Ray Doyon---dns Heat 2; 66 Johnny Torres, 9b Brandon Blaylock, bd3 Eddy Ross, bd2 Jared Maupin, 57 Rowdy Flanagan, 51 Jeremy Hernandez, 24 Robby Minten, bd4 Cheryl Gray Okruhlik Breaks Grimes Streak The start of the Limited Late Model feature saw Ron Sprayue get out first but it was Howie Marcx getting by in turns 3-4 to lead lap 1. Sprayue, Frank Okruhlik, Tommy Grimes and Jacob Crow fell in line. After a tangle between Spratue and Crow, Okruhlik got by Marcx on the restart to lead lap 2. Grimes followed Okruhlik past Marcx, and the chase was on. Okruhlik built almost a full straight on Grimes at halfway with a similar gap to Marcx and Jason Kelly battling for third. Grimes tried to cut the distance the last half of the race, but it was Okruhlik, in a newly purchased car out of the Henderson stable, taking the win. Nogalitos Gear Limited Late Models 99f Frank Okruhlik, 22t Tommy Grimes, 13 Howie Marcx, 57 Jason Kelly, 42 Ron Sprayue, 95 Jerry Jones, 8 Jacob Crow, 6p Jeremy Hernandez---dns Limited Late Model heat Heat 1; 22t Tommy Grimes, 57 Jason Kelly, 99f Frank Okruhlik, 13 Howie Marcx, 8 Jacob Crow, 42 Ron Sprayue, 95 Jerry Jones, 6p Jeremy Hernandez Gordon Golden in Street Stock Stampede The Street Stock 20-lapper fired off with Anthony Gordon into turn 1 first. It was Wade Jones, Mike Trigg and Cody Leonard three wide for second coming off turn 2. Leonard got a run on Gordon coming to the line but a caution flew. On the restart Jones got by Leonard and along side Gordon for the lead getting the spot on lap 2. The top four began to pull away with Jones and Gordon nose to tail and Leonard staying glued to Trigg's rear bumper, with Mike Lyon in fifth. Jones caught lapped traffic and tried to change his line in turns 3-4 and looped it for a caution, putting Gordon on point for the restart. Leonard tried to keep the pressure on Gordon, while Jones quickly worked back up. At the white flag Gordon had about six car lengths on Leonard that he held for the win in the Alamo Hot Rod Parts, All in Designs, Dewalt Tools, 8T1 Construction, crate powered, Dog House Chassis. Alamo Hot Rod Parts Street Stocks 22m Anthony Gordon, 93 Cody Leonard, 4t Mike Trigg, 41 Wade Jones, 20 Mike Lyon, 81 Tony Bernal, 27 Megan LeStourgeon, 4 Dwayne Markgraf, 3 Brent Guillory, 48 Robby Minten, 43 Aaron Leddy, 95 Sterling Tausch, 69s Darin Blevins—bf(rough driving), 22p Michale Pesek---dns Street Stock heats Heat 1; 22m Anthony Gordon, 4t Mike Trigg, 69s Darin Blevins, 81 Tony Bernal, 95 Sterling Tausch, 4 Dwayne Markgraf, 22p Michale Pesek---dns Heat 2; 93 Cody Leonard, 41 Wade Jones, 48 Robby Minten, 20 Mike Lyon, 43 Aaron Leddy, 3 Brent Guillory, 27 Megan LeStourgeon Torres Takes Two The 20-lap, 22-car Pure Stock feature started off in slam-bang fashion with a big pile up in turn 2 ending the night of several drivers. On the second try it was Dustin Hurley jumping out front chased by Tryton Temple, Dillon Gaither, William Saunders and Kenny Wright. Gaither and Saunders ran door to door until Robby Minten expired a motor for caution on lap 2. On the restart Allen Torres got a huge run up top going three wide with Johnny Torres and Wright for fifth. Up front Temple was pressuring Hurley for the lead and got under him to take the top spot on lap 6. Behind them, A. Torres was continuing his charge getting by Gaither and Saunders for third. Now the lead group was in traffic with A. Torres and Hurley going three abreast past a slower car with A. Torres getting second. At the crossed flags it was A. Torres getting around Temple, Gaither, Wright and J. Torres in the top five. After a couple caution for spins, A. Torres started to creep away from Temple while J. Torres took third from Gaither. Coming to the checkers it was A. Torres with a comfortable lead over Temple cruising to the win the Allens 24/7 Towing, All in Designs, Scott Ball Racing, crate powered, Nova. “I moved to the top and it just stuck,” explained A. Torres. “I tried the bottom and it just spun the tires so I moved up. On that restart I was afraid of someone moving up in me and pushing me off the track. I was close to wall a couple times.” “I was just hoping that Tryton(Temple) would stay to the middle/bottom. He did and gave me the room I needed to say up top. I was anticipating Johnny coming up and just waiting for him.” “We sure hope that we've got our early season bad luck out of the way..” All in Design Pure Stocks 94 Allen Torres, 99t Tryton Temple, 26br Johnny Torres, 5 Dillon Gaither, 68 Kenny Wright, 4d Dustin Hurley, 49k Michael Keylich, 98 William Saunders, m13 Jeremy Watson, 18jr Ramon Sevilla, 51 Albert Medellin, 10 Scott Jerkins, 22r Ronnie Sparks, 19 Daniel Miller, 63 Joe Dee Johnson, 41t Elgin Tracy, 75 Jerry Miller, 3 Robby Minten, 48 Robert Kelm, 9s Jarrett Payton, bd1 Jared Maupin, 17 Casey Lowe Pure Stock King of the Hill Allen Torres vs Johnny Torres final It was an all Torres King of the Hill shootout with Allen starting inside, Johnny outside. Allen was off turn 2 with a slight lead. Johnny crossed over in turn 3 to duck inside with the two side by side at the white flag. Johnny had a small advantage, but Allen powered by on the top in turns 3-4 to beat Johnny by a fender. “We make bets, but there was no bets this time,”added A.Torres. “He's a better dry slick driver. It was kind of slicked up the bottom and I thought for sure he would beat me. I got him!.” Pure Stock B-main(top 7 to A-main) 49k Michael Keylich, 17 Casey Lowe, 18jr Ramon Sevilla, 10 Scott Jerkins, m13 Jeremy Watson, 63 Joe Dee Johnson, 19 Daniel Miller, 28 Chad Miller, 38 Sonny Kinnaman, 25t Travis Slavik, 77 Craig Rice Pure Stock heats(top 5 to A-main) Heat 1; 4d Dustin Hurley, bd1 Jared Maupin, 26br Johnny Torres, 68 Kenny Wright, 9s Jarrett Payton, 49k Michael Keylich, 10 Scott Jerkins, 38r Sonny Kinnaman, 25t Travis Slavik Heat 2; 94 Allen Torres, 99 Tryton Temple, 5 Dillon Gaither, 41t Elgin Tracy, 51 Albert medellin, 17 Casey Lowe, 18jr Ramon Sevilla, m13 Jeremy Watson, 63 Joe Dee Johnson Heat 3; 75 Jerry Miller, 3r Robby Minten, 98 William Saunders, 48 Robert Kelm, 28r Ronnie Sparks, 28 Chad Miller, 19 Daniel Miller, 77 Craig Rice McCall Master of Sport Compacts Brandon McCall picked up his first win of the season leading all but one lap in the 20-lap Sport Compact feature. McCall was first to turn 1 on the second try with Johnny Ervin, Kasey Krauss, Ronnie Schoenfeldt and Michael Burris sr. in pursuit. Ervin was able to sneak by McCall after a quick caution for debris, but McCall retook the top spot a lap later. Behind them Burris sr and Schoenfeldt were side by side with Kirk Ball and Krauss door to door. A series of yellows slowed the action with Ball not only losing spots, but a lap along the way. The yellows gave Jamie Garner a chance to make his way into the top five finally getting by Krauss for third while the lead duo checked out. Garner was able to reel in Ervin who was losing ground to McCall as the laps clicked off. Coming to the finish it was McCall by half straightaway in the Freddy Harris Sand & Clay, Bettis Boat & RV Storage, Wilburn Steel, D&D Hydraulics, picking up the win in the Hyundai Tiburon. “It's always good to get the first win of the season out of the way,” said McCall. “I'd like to thank D&D Hydraulics for coming on board this year. William Saunders and I did a little work the last couple weeks and it paid off. Hard work pays off.” “I always wonder where those VW's are at. I saw Kirk(Ball) got hung up on a tire and was looking for Jamie(Garner). I heard on the raceciever during the last restart, “the 33 behind the 44”, So I knew he was coming.” “I was watching the two races before us and the bottom just wasn't there. I tried it one time and it didn't come off the corner like I wanted it to. I knew I had to move up then. If I couldn't come off the bottom I knew they'd have hard time getting by me down there.” “The class is growing real good. We've got some new guys and up-n-comers coming along. Johnny Ervin gave me a good run for my money for a few laps. It all worked out good.” Brown Chevrolet Sport Compacts 14 Brandon McCall, 33 Jamie Garner, 44 Johnny Ervin, 23 Kasey Krauss, 1 Ronnie Schoenfeldt, 5L Scott Lesher, 29t George Compton, 4 Cody Earnhardt, 95m Daniel Lopez, 38 Kirk Ball, 6p Levi Hernandez, 11j Josh Jones, 18 Michael Burris sr., 01 Adolph Tracy, 81 Michael Burris jr., 93 Colton Borlace, 88 Justin Sitterle, 01g Adam Tracy Sport Compact heats Heat 1; 14 Brandon McCall, 18 Michael Burris sr., 1 Ronnie Schoenfeldt, 29t George Compton, 88 Justin Sitterle, 01g Adam Tracy, 6p Levi Hernandez, 95m Daniel Lopez, 01 Adolph Tracy Heat 2; 23 Kasey Krauss, 44 Johnny Ervin, 38 Kirk Ball, 5L Scott Lesher, 33 Jamie Garner, 81 Michael Burris jr., 4 Cody Earnhardt, 11j Josh Jones, 93 Colton Borlace Russ Parker Construction Go-Karts Senior Division; Peyton Jones, Charles Flanagan, Ryker Hernandez, Tanner Pesek. Hanna Miller, Makayla Trimble Junior Division; Cody Clegg, Makenzie Pesek, Gaige Whitaker, Bentley Day Youth Division; Cheston Markgraf, Blaine Markgraf, Berkley Keylich

All in Design Pure Stocks 94 Allen Torres 99t Tryton Temple 26br Johnny Torres 5 Dillon Gaither 68 Kenny Wright 4d Dustin Hurley 49k Michael Keylich 98 William Saunders m13 Jeremy Watson 18jr Ramon Sevilla 51 Albert Medellin 10 Scott Jerkins 22r Ronnie Sparks 19 Daniel Miller 63 Joe Dee Johnson 41t Elgin Tracy 75 Jerry Miller 3 Robby Minten 48 Robert Kelm 9s Jarrett Payton bd1 Jared Maupin 17 Casey Lowe

Brown Chevrolet Sport Compacts 14 Brandon McCall 33 Jamie Garner 44 Johnny Ervin 23 Kasey Krauss 1 Ronnie Schoenfeldt 5L Scott Lesher 29t George Compton 4 Cody Earnhardt 95m Daniel Lopez 38 Kirk Ball 6p Levi Hernandez 11j Josh Jones 18 Michael Burris sr. 01 Adolph Tracy 81 Michael Burris jr. 93 Colton Borlace 88 Justin Sitterle 01g Adam Tracy

Swenson Racing Products Sport Modifieds 9b Brandon Blaylock 9/2 Talon Minten 66 Johnny Torres bd2 Jared Maupin 08 Frank Okruhlik 30 Chris Swenson 57 Rowdy Flanagan 51 Jeremy Hernandez bd4 Cheryl Gray 14 Trent Beaver 11 Tom Grothues 24r Robby Minten bd3 Eddy Ross 22m Anthony Gordon 2/9 Ray Doyon---dns