PETE HARDING WINS MONROE NORTHWEST SERIES RACE


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NASCAR NORTHWEST SERIES

Source: NASCAR Public Relations
Date: 07/30/2006

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MONROE, Washington -- Pete Harding earned the win in the Washington National Guard 150 presented by Creekside Retirement Center. The NASCAR AutoZone Elite Division, Northwest Series race was held at Evergreen Speedway in Monroe, Wash.

Harding, out of Surrey, B.C. Canada, took the lead from Jason Fraser on lap 143 and held off Brandon Riehl for the final seven laps in a race that fuel mileage was the deciding factor. The race distance of 150 laps on the .646-mile oval at Evergreen Speedway was right at the edge of the fuel window for the Northwest Series cars.

Harding, who has struggled for much of the season, collected his first top-five finish of the season with the win. It was his sixth career victory at Evergreen Speedway and the 18th overall in his career, now in its 20th year in the series.

Riehl finished second for his fifth finish in the top three this season. Jeff Barkshire finished third followed by Jay Sauls and Garrett Evans in fourth and fifth, respectively.

Gary Lewis, Ron Eaton, Steven Howard, Jim McVey and Shane Mitchell rounded out the top 10.

Unofficially in the championship point standings, Lewis stretched his lead over Travis Bennett to 92 points. Riehl closed in on Bennett for second place to just 21 points.

The Northwest Series wraps up a five races in six weeks stretch next week at Magic Valley Speedway in Twin Falls, Idaho for the Platt Electric 200.

UNOFFICIAL Race Results

Washington National Guard 150 presented by Creekside Retirement Center

NASCAR AUTOZONE ELITE DIVISION, NORTHWEST SERIES

Monroe, WA July 29, 2006

Final leaders of Saturday's $53,058.00 NASCAR AUTOZONE ELITE DIVISION, NORTHWEST SERIES

stock car race with driver's hometown, make and model of car, laps completed, winner's

average speed, reason out (if any) and prize money.

1. Pete Harding, Surrey B.C. Canada, Chevrolet, 150, 76.584 mph, $2,850

2. Brandon Riehl, Boring Ore., Chevrolet, 150, $2,350

3. Jeff Barkshire, Auburn Wash., Dodge, 150, $1,600

4. Jay Sauls, Puyallup Wash., Chevrolet, 150, $1,700

5. Garrett Evans, E. Wenatchee Wash., Chevrolet, 150, $1,150

6. Gary Lewis, Bothell Wash., Chevrolet, 150, $1,050

7. Ron Eaton, Tacoma Wash., Chevrolet, 150, $800

8. Steven Howard, Roy Wash., Chevrolet, 150, $900

9. Jim McVey, Port Orchard Wash., Chevrolet, 150, $650

10. Shane Mitchell, Orondo Wash., Chevrolet, 150, $800

11. Zan Sharp, Wellsville Utah, Chevrolet, 148, $775

12. Jason Fraser, Snohomish Wash., Chevrolet, 148, $550

13. Troy Tramell, Yakima Wash., Chevrolet, 148, $700

14. Brent Harris, Wenatchee Wash., Pontiac, 148, $690

15. Matt Hall, Spokane Wash., Chevrolet, 147, $480

16. Shane Harding, Langley B.C. Canada, Chevrolet, 146, $470

17. Lex Johnson, Monroe Wash., Ford, 146, $460

18. Travis Bennett, Ellensburg Wash., Chevrolet, 145, $650

19. Darren Trimble, Snohomish Wash., Chevrolet, 143, $440

20. Jerry Fink, Woodinville Wash., Chevrolet, 135, Gas, $430

21. B. J. Tidrick, Yakima Wash., Chevrolet, 124, $620

22. Mike Longton, Moxee Wash., Chevrolet, 113, Motor, $610

23. Jason Jefferson, Yakima Wash., Chevrolet, 110, Accident, $400

24. Ed Watson, Mt. Vernon Wash., Chevrolet, 98, Clutch, $390

25. John Dillon, Eagle Idaho, Chevrolet, 97, Handling, $385

26. Darren Rupinski, Rathdrum Idaho, Chevrolet, 81, Oil Pump, $380

27. Wilbur Bruce, Lakewood Wash., Chevrolet, 79, Motor, $570

28. John Bender, Snohomish Wash., Chevrolet, 62, Rear End, $565

29. Joey Decker, Jr, Carnation Wash., Chevrolet, 2, Transmission, $360

Time of Race: 1 hrs., 15 mins, 55 secs

Average Speed: 76.584 mph

Margin of Victory: .419 Seconds

BUD POLE AWARD: Brandon Riehl, 69 AERO Exhaust/Darrels Economy Muffler Chevrolet

FEATHERLITE "MOST IMPROVED DRIVER" AWARD: Jay Sauls *, 20 Tri-State Restaurant Supply/Canyon Auto Paint Chevrolet

POWERADE "POWER MOVE OF THE RACE" AWARD: Pete Harding, 39 L.P. Body Shop / Yale Forklift Chevrolet

LUNATI “CREW CHIEF OF THE RACE” AWARD: Rex Morgan, 39 L.P. Body Shop/Yale Forklift Chevrolet

Caution Flags: Laps 30-33; 82-86; 98-100; 110-114. 4 for 17 laps.

Lap Leaders: Jay Sauls * 1-68, Jeff Barkshire 69-122, Jason Fraser * 123-142, Pete Harding 143-150.

Total Laps Led: Jay Sauls * 68, Jeff Barkshire 54, Jason Fraser * 20, Pete Harding 8. 3 changes involving 4 drivers.

Top 10 Driver Points: Gary Lewis 1157, Travis Bennett 1069, Brandon Riehl 1048, Jeff Barkshire 992, Shane Mitchell * 949, Jay Sauls * 935, Garrett Evans 922, Wilbur Bruce 889, Steven Howard 876, Brent Harris * 859

Next Race:8/5 at Magic Valley Speedway ####