YAKIMA, Speedway – Mike Longton from Moxee, Washington continued his hot streak with another win Saturday night at ASA sanctioned Yakima Speedway. The current points leader had his work cut out for him the entire 60-lap race. Defending champion, Owen Riddle, jumped out to a good lead in the opening laps. Steve Thompson, Mike Zamora and Longton were having a heated battle behind the leader. Thompson starting slowing around lap 20, Zamora developed an oil leak that hampered his progress while Longton and Walker continued to march toward the front. Longton reached the rear bumper of Riddle and the two had a spirited battle for the lead. While this was taking place, Walker was closing up to a very strong third place. On lap 51, the trio came up to lap the racer of Dan Obrist. As the trio entered turn three, contact was made between leader Riddle and Obrist. Obrist spun off turn four and collected Walker. The night was over for hard luck Walker and Obrist, Riddle had to make a pit stop and Longton cruised to another win. Duke Langley was second with Ron Bemis third. Christopher Kalsch and Rich Peters rounded out the top five.
The Super Stocks had a 25 lap main event with the father – son duo of Mike and Brian Pepper dominating the main. Brian started off the evening with a clocking of 22.423 sec to set fast time. Buck Noel Jr. finished third.
Cody Denton won the Hornet main with Joesph Roberts winning the Youth Hornet class. Wes Heigh was victorious in the Bump to Pass.
Next event at the ½ mile facility will be Saturday June 21st. with the only appearance of the year for the popular Outlaw Street Stock touring division. Also on the card will be the Hobby Sportsman, Hobbies, Bump to Pass and both Hornet classes. Once again the night will feature the King of the Hill drag racing that is coming back by popular demand.
Officials also announced that it will again be $7.00 ‘Early Fan Appreciation’ night at the track. Fans arriving between 4:00 and 5:00 get in for only $7.00 and receive a free hotdog and drink.
| Late Models |
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| Fast time – Mike Longton – 18.999 sec. Dashes – A – Mike Zamora – B – Duke Langley Main – 60 laps – Mike Longton – Duke Langley – Ron Bemis – Christopher Kalsch – rich Peters – Mike Zamora – Steve Thompson – Owen riddle – Scott Walker – Dan Obrist – Douglas Charles |
| Super Stocks |
| Fast time – Brian Pepper – 22.423 sec. Dash – buck Noel Jr. Main – 25 laps – Brian Pepper – Mike Pepper – Buck Noel Jr. – Mike Butler – Randy Marshall Jr. |
| Youth Hornets |
| Fast time – Joseph Roberts – 18.092 sec. Dash – Joseph Roberts Main - Joseph Roberts – Kaylub Briskey – Jeffery Baker Jr. – Cord Jackman |
| Hornets |
| Fast time – Josh Washington 16.857 sec. Dashes – A – Dave Peterson – B – Cody Denton Main – Cody Denton – Terry Cook – Steve Hall – James Norman – Dave Peterson – Josh Washington – Owen Berglund – Jake Breashers – Chris Morrison – Tim Breashers – Milo John - #24 – Josh Parmitier – Ron Pepper - #57 |
