Defending NASCAR AutoZone Elite Division, Northwest Series champion Jeff Jefferson took the lead during lap 54 from Garrett Evans and went on to victory in the Magic Metals 125 at Yakima (Wash.) Speedway. It was the second win of the season for the native of Naches, Wash. and the 12th of his Northwest Series career.
Jefferson battled with Pete Harding for the better part of the night before prevailing. Harding followed up his win in the last time out for the series with a second-place finish.
Garrett Evans overcame a blown motor earlier in the day in practice to finish third. Brandon Riehl finished fourth followed by Wilbur Bruce in fifth.
Jeff Bailey, Travis Bennett, Gary Lewis, Jeff Barkshire and John Dillon rounded out the top 10.
Troy Tramell won his first career Bud Pole Award with a time of 19.056 seconds (94.458 mph) around the 1/2-mile oval.
The Northwest Series is back on the track on August 13 at Evergreen Speedway in Monroe, Wash.
UNOFFICIAL Results for MAGIC METALS 125
NASCAR AUTOZONE ELITE DIVISION, NORTHWEST SERIES
Yakima Speedway July 23, 2005
(Finishing Position, Starting Position, Driver, Hometown, Make of Car, Laps, Winner’s Avg. Speed, Reason Out, Money Won)
1. (4) Jeff Jefferson, Naches Wash., Chevrolet, 125, 65.770 mph, $2,700
2. (5) Pete Harding, Surrey B.C. Canada, Chevrolet, 125, $2,100
3. (2) Garrett Evans, East Wenatchee Wash., Chevrolet, 125, $1,800
4. (3) Brandon Riehl, Boring Ore., Chevrolet, 125, $1,900
5. (1) Wilbur Bruce, Lakewood Wash., Chevrolet, 125, $1,325
6. (8) Jeff Bailey, Kennewick Wash., Chevrolet, 125, $1,300
7. (9) Travis Bennett, Ellensburg Wash., Chevrolet, 125, $1,275
8. (11) Gary Lewis, Bothell Wash., Chevrolet, 125, $1,200
9. (14) Jeff Barkshire, Auburn Wash., Dodge, 125, $1,150
10. (13) John Dillon, Eagle Idaho, Chevrolet, 125, $1,100
11. (15) Steven Howard, Roy Wash., Chevrolet, 125, $1,075
12. (18) Ed Watson, Mt. Vernon Wash., Chevrolet, 125, $825
13. (19) Matt Hall, Spokane Wash., Chevrolet, 124, $1,000
14. (7) Roger Habich, Monroe Wash., Chevrolet, 123, $975
15. (10) John Bender, Snohomish Wash., Chevrolet, 123, $925
16. (23) Darren Trimble, Snohomish Wash., Chevrolet, 122, $1,450
17. (21) Jerry Fink, Woodinville Wash., Chevrolet, 122, $675
18. (22) Ed Thomsen, Richland Wash., Chevrolet, 122, $650
19. (17) Troy Ermish, Fremont Calif., Chevrolet, 122, $625
20. (16) Joe Benedetti, Auburn Wash., Chevrolet, 96, Mechanical, $800
21. (6) Troy Tramell, Yakima Wash., Chevrolet, 86, Motor, $1,000
22. (24) Michael Merry, Spokane Wash., Chevrolet, 67, Brakes, $600
23. (12) Erick Hargraves, Yakima Wash., Pontiac, 54, Accident, $600
24. (20) Jim McVey, Port Orchard Wash., Chevrolet, 9, Accident, $600
Failed to Qualify: (1) Martin Sokulski * (#89).
Time of Race: 0 hrs., 57 mins, 1 secs Average Speed: 65.770 mph Margin of Victory: .464 Seconds
BUD POLE AWARD: Troy Tramell *, 5 Express Personnel/Yakima Implement Chevrolet
FEATHERLITE "MOST IMPROVED DRIVER" AWARD: Brandon Riehl, 69 Aero Turbine/Darrels Economy Muffler Chevrolet
POWERADE "POWER MOVE OF THE RACE" AWARD: Darren Trimble *, 81 Oso Lumber/Natural Concepts Landscaping Chevrolet
LUNATI “CREW CHIEF OF THE RACE” AWARD: Chuck Carruthers, 42 LeMay Museum/Morgan Transport Chevrolet
Caution Flags: Laps 10-14; 30-32; 43-45; 49-52; 86-92; 94-96; 108-112. 7 for 30 laps.
Lap Leaders: Garrett Evans 1-54, Jeff Jefferson 55-125.
Total Laps Led: Jeff Jefferson 71, Garrett Evans 54. 1 changes involving 2 drivers.
Top 10 Driver Points: Jeff Jefferson 846, Brandon Riehl 767, Pete Harding 765, Garrett Evans 752, Wilbur Bruce 734, Gary Lewis 723, John Dillon 712,
Jeff Barkshire * 710, Jeff Bailey 694, Travis Bennett 691
Next Race: 8/13 @ Evergreen Speedway - Monroe, Wash.
