HARKINS ENDS WINLESS STREAK DURING LINCOLN WELDERS SHORT TRACK ATTACK

Source: G.Briggs
Date: 07/23/2006

Billy Harkins winless drought ended Saturday Night during the Snap-On Pro Truck Main Event during the Lincoln Welders Short Track Attack. After a wild finish, Lee Kemmit took the win in the Dunlap’s Trailers Sportsman feature. In another wild finish, Chris Eggleston took the RMLRA Legend Car main event. Wayne Swanson took another CARC Modified Coupe main event win and Termin8or took the Train race.

The first main event was for the Modified Coupes division with Bill Willingham sharing the front row with Michael Correnti. Carl Vair led the first lap until Bruce Rhoades took over on lap 2. Paul Deines moved into second over Wayne Swanson, Rick Bubak and Jim Weese. Deines was all over Rhoades for the lead with Swanson closing in on the leaders. Deines broke on lap 18 and pitted. Swanson was now second over Bubak, Weese and Gary Land. Swanson took the lead on lap 21 and held on for the win over Rhoades, Land and Jim Thorne.

Rick Rusk and Bill Yeros were on the front row for the Legend Car main event. Craig Coughlin and Bert Chapman tangled in turn 2 on the first lap for a complete restart. Terry Plummer and Chris Eggleston were first and second by lap 2. John Jolly raced though the infield on lap 6 and Kyle Clegg was now third over Yeros and Greg O’Donnell. Caution flew on lap 11 for a tangle between Rick Rusk, Scott Miller, Randy Zimmerman and Darrell Stewart in turn 3. Plummer was penalized to third after jumping the original start. Eggleston now led over Clegg, Plummer, O’Donnell and 15-year-old rookie Jace Hansen. Plummer took second on lap 13 and Hansen moved into fourth. Troy Simpson spun in turn 4 on lap 15 for a caution. Plummer took the lead on lap 17 with Eggleston falling to second over Clegg, Hansen and O’Donnell. Eggleston took back the lead on lap 20 and Clegg pressured for second. A tap from Clegg as they were racing 3-wide for the lead on the last lap sent Plummer spinning. Eggleston took the win over Clegg, Hansen, O’Donnell and Baker. Clegg was penalized to fourth and Hansen moved up to second over O’Donnell.

Stan Griffin and Jeff Webb were on the front for the Sportsman main event. Griffin led the first lap over Alan Carter, Lee Kemmit, Jeff Webb, and Davin Fisbeck. Fisbeck was fourth on lap 5 and Kemmit was second on lap 6. Fisbeck was second on lap 10 as Griffin still led with Fisbeck, Kemmit, Scott Estes and Alan Carter following. Ricky Hunt spun in turn 1 for a caution on lap 12. Kemmit took the lead on the restart and Andy Lewis cracked into the top 5. Fisbeck took second on lap 14 from Griffin. Tommy Roe pitted on lap 18 and Fisbeck was racing Kemmit for the lead. Webb got back by Estes for fifth by lap 25. As the field was coming to get the while Scott Estes spun on the front-stretch and Ricky Hunt spun into the dirt in turn 1. A green-white-checkered finish would end the race and contact on the last lap sent Kemmit on a killer save in turn 3 and Fisbeck spinning out. NASCAR Officials decided on a final green-white-checkered finish with Lewis going to the rear for shoving Kemmit into Fisbeck. Kemmit led over Fisbeck, JimBob Rogers, Griffin and Eric Blackard. The race went into overtime as the race went 41 laps. On the restart Ricky Hunt and Scott tangled on the back-stretch. Kemmit held on for the win over Fisbeck, Rogers, Griffin and Blackard.

Jim Carter and Jake Snider were on the front row for the 50-lap Pro Truck main event. Carter got loose on the first lap and spun collecting Richard Burton, David Johnson, Paul Deines, Nick Williams and Steve Johnson. Deines had to be towed off and saw his point lead diminish. Williams was sent to the rear for getting Carter loose to begin the wreck. The restart had Billy Harkins and Jake Snider on the front row. On the next try to get a lap in the books, Snider, S Johnson, Runkle, Williams and D Johnson all tangled in turn 3. Harkins and Mark Bybee were the new front row for the third start as a lap was finally completed with Harkins leading Beau Kellogg, Chris Leaf, Richard Burton and Mike Bowen. Debris on the track forced a lap 4 caution flag. Kellogg took the lead, but Leaf came flying by on lap 7 to take over. Caution flew on lap 29 when Burton tagged Kellogg for a caution. Burton was sent to the rear and under the caution Bowen’s truck started smoking and Bowen pitted. By lap 35, Leaf was still out front over Harkins, Kellogg, Adam Deines and Burton. Leaf held on for the big win over Harkins, Kellogg, A Deines and Burton. Leaf was disqualified in post race inspection handing the win to Harkins

Galloping Goose and Last Call were on the front row for the Train race. Last Call jumped to the early lead over Steel Dragon. Last Call and Santa’s Express collided in the X, and then Santa’s Express and ½ Fool and Plum M.T. collided in turn 3 for a lap 4 red flag. Last Call restarted with the lead over Steel Dragon, Termin8or, Galloping Goose, ½ Fool and Plum M.T. and finally the Snafu train. Termin8or took the lead on lap 6 after Last Call did some blocking techniques and then Last Call blew up. Steel Dragon moved into second. Termin8or won over Last Call, ½ Fool and Plum M.T., Galloping Goose and The Snafu Train.

In early afternoon qualifying, Jim Thorne set quick time in the Modified Coupes with a 16.527 lap. Wayne Swanson was second quick and third quick was Paul Deines. Terry Plummer circled the track in 19.098 second to set quick time in the Legend Cars. Chris Eggleston was second quick over Kyle Clegg. Andy Lewis set quick time in the Sportsman division with a 17.924 lap. John Baker was second quick over Davin Fisbeck. Richard Burton was quick time in the Pro Trucks with a 16.658 lap. Second quick was Chris Leaf with Mike Bowen third quick.

Rick Rusk and Kyle McCartney were on the front row for the first Legend Car B-Main. Rusk led the first lap over John Baker. Baker took over the lead on lap 2 with Plummer taking over the lead on lap 3. Kyle Clegg settled into second, and Jace Hansen was third with his new engine. Baker fell to fourth and John Chiesa was fifth. Plummer held on for the win over Clegg, Hansen, Baker and Chiesa.

Joseph St. Peter and Marv Slusser Jr sat on the pole for the Modified Coupe dash and Carl Slusser jumped out to the early lead. Bruce Rhoades jumped to second over Paul Deines, Jim Weese, and Wayne Swanson. Slusser won over Rhoades, Deines, Weese and Swanson.

Scott Steinman and Bill Willingham were on the front row for the Modified Coupe B-Main. Willingham shot to the early lead, but Gary Land flew into the lead on the first lap. Land extended his lead and easily won over Cal Vair, a close battle between Willingham and Bob Land with Michael Correnti in fifth.

Bill Yeros and Bert Chapman were on the front row for the second Legend B-Main. Yeros led early over Greg O’Donnell, Justin Davis, Chris Eggleston and Scott Miller. Yeros spun on lap 4 and Davis lead shortly until Eggleston got by on lap 5. Chapman went spinning on lap 5 for a caution. Eggleston led on the restart over Davis, O’Donnell, Miller and Darrell Stewart. John Jolly spun on lap 5 and clipped Brian Zimmerman sending Zimmerman into the turn 3 wall. Eggleston took the win with Davis in second over O’Donnell, Miller and Stewart.

Alan Carter and Stan Griffin shared the front row for the first Sportsman B-Main. Griffin jumped to the early lead and Tommy Roe made a killer save after contact with Alan Carter. Eric Blackard took the lead on lap 4 and Daniel Martinez pitted. Lee Kemmit moved into second on lap 6. Blackard held on for the win over Kemmit, Davin Fisbeck, Griffin, and Scott Estes.

Scott Estes and Jeff Webb were on the front row for the second Sportsman B-Main. Webb took the early lead with Rick Hunt taking over on lap 3. Frankie Estes blew up on lap 4 and the field got bunched up. In the process, Dennis Pobanz hit the turn 3 wall for a caution. Hunt led on the restart over Webb, Jim Lahey, John Baker, Matt Curless and JimBob Rogers. Hunt held off Webb for the win over Lahey, Baker and Curless.

Lincoln Electric Short Track Attack Colorado National Speedway July 22, 2006

Main Event Finishes

C.A.R.C. Modified Coupe Main Event 1. 21 Wayne Swanson, Golden; 2. 30 Bruce Rhoades, Westminster; 3. 12 Rich Bubak, Arvada; 4. 55 Gary Land, Littleton; 5. 20 Jim Thorne, Golden; 6. 44 Jim Weese, Denver; 7. 45 Carl Vair, Golden; 8. 48 Marv Slusser Jr, Denver; 9. 99 Bob Land, Englewood; 10. 6 Michael Correnti, Denver; 11. 7 Paul Brendenberg, Broomfield; 12. 63 Bill Willingham, Lakewood; 13. 64 Scott Steinman, Westminster; 14. 87 Joseph St. Peter, Englewood; 15. 04 Paul Deines, Longmont; 16. 24 Steven St. Peter, Denver.

RMLRA Legend Car Main Event 1. 22 Chris Eggleston, Erie; 2. 08 Jace Hansen, Eaton; 3. 99 Greg O'Donnell, Laramie WY; 4. 66 Kyle Clegg, Westminster; 5. 93 John Baker, Cheyenne WY; 6. 37 Justin Davis, Littleton; 7. 14 Terry Plummer, Loveland; 8. 5 John Chiesa, Lakewood; 9. 6 Brent Miller, Brighton; 10. 03 Darrell Stewart, Arvada; 11. 17 Bill Yeros, Lakewood; 12. 96 Rick Rusk, Aurora; 13. 84 Mike Webber. Erie; 14. 35 Mike Murr, Frederick; 15. 80 Brittney Johnson, Greeley; 16. 36 Kyle McCartney, Denver; 17. 9 Troy Simpson, Windsor; 18. 50 John Jolly, Ft. Collins; 19. 21 Randy Zimmerman, Goodland KS; 20. 7 Scott Miller, Brighton; 21. 31 Bert Chapman, Boulder; 22. 71 Craig Coughlin, Westminster.

Dunlap's Trailers Sportsman Main Event 1. 98 Lee Kemmit, Thornton; 2. 32 Davin Fisbeck, Thornton; 3. 62 JimBob Rogers, Erie; 4. 43 Stan Griffin, Strasburg; 5. 46 Eric Blackard, Lakewood; 6. 58 Jeff Webb, Arvada; 7. 5 Jim Lahey, Denver; 8. 02 Rick Hunt, Lakewood; 9. 28 Alan Carter, Thornton; 10. 4 Matt Curless, Cheyenne WY; 11. 97 Adam Gastineau, Aurora; 12. 93 John Baker, Cheyenne WY; 13. 88 Steve Green, Ft. Lupton; 14. 24 Andy Lewis, Louisville; 15. 39 Scott Estes, Parker; 16. 2 Royal Scott, Brighton; 17. 47 Brian Anglim, Loveland; 18. 77 Ricky Hunt, Arvada; 19. 9 Gerald Borquez, Commerce City; 20. 7 Tommy Roe, Thornton; 21. 13 Eric Potts, Lakewood; 22. 07 Mike Hunter, Parker; 23. 42 Daniel Martinez, Commerce City.

Snap-On Tools Pro Truck Main Event 1. 0 Billy Harkins, Lakewood; 2. 33 Beau Kellogg, Denver; 3. 7 Adam Deines, Longmont; 4. 36 Richard Burton, Eglewood; 5. 78 Mark Bybee, Sedalia; 6. 53 Jeff Stevens, Denver; 7. 02 Steve Johnson, Windsor; 8. 55 Rick Runkle, Lakewood; 9. 23 Jake Snider, Grand Junction; 10. 21 Mike Bowen, Brighton; 11. 28 Nick Williams, Ft. Collins; 12. 17 Paul Deines, Longmont; 13. 29 David Johnson Jr, Denver; 14. 12 Jim Carter, Denver.

Witthar Racing Train Main Event 1. 8 Termin8or; 2. 0 Steel Dragon; 3. 43 1/2 Fool and Plum M.T.; 4. 6 Galloping Goose; 5. 80 The Snafu Train; 6. 86 Last Call; 7. 25 Santa's Express.

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