The NASCAR Weekly Racing Series Super Stocks saw Matt Murphy take win number 2 this season after a 27 car lineup ran a tight race yet again tonight out at Evergreen Speedway in Monroe.
John Pierce (#47) took the Trophy Dash tonight and Rob Touchette (#15) took fast time and spun a 12 car invert which placed James Duvall, Jr in the #51 car at the pole position. It was an edge of your seat race tonight as the expert driving skills of some incredible racers were all trying the take the checkered flag at the end of the 40 lap event. Jack Wolfe (#30) ran a great race tonight holding his own and maintaining a good position with the likes of Rob Touchette, John Pierce, and Matt Murphy putting the pressure on from the green. Lex Johnson (#22 rookie this year) was one to watch tonight, as well, as he made a good showing and gave a few a run for their money. There was a caution at lap 32 where the race was extremely tight between Rob Touchette and John Pierce as they were running door to door with only inches separating the two. This was a turning point as it was so close to call, one would do the restart in position 2 and the other in position 3. John Pierce got the call and took 2nd place in the final lap across the finish line. Rob Touchette placed 3rd, Wade Archer took 4th and Jack Wolfe, Jr. rounded out the top 5.
NASCAR STREET STOCK BOMBERS
The Trophy Dash was won by Dave Lund (#10) and the B-Main saw Robert Argento take 1st place and Jared Alseth in 2nd.
It was a great night for the Street Stock Bomber Division and a fun race to watch. Tonight the lineup was based on points so all the faster cars started at the back of the pack and it was an exciting race to watch them all maneuver their way to the front with little mishaps. A very clean race. Victor Fort, Gary Flammang and Dave Lund as were trying to get back to the front thoughout the race with only one, and that was Dave Lund, making it to within 5 positions, but they were so close. Kevin Brown managed to hold onto his position and took the checkered tonight. Shane Landry and Ron Landry came in 2nd and 3rd, respectively. These two had started in the middle of the pack and held their own with a lot of pressure bearing down on them on every lap. Jim Risher took 4th and Dave Lund rounded out the top 5.
NASCAR MINI STOCKS Rookie Michael Johnston in his #37 green and black Sirocco held off the 18 car Mini Stock field to take his first victory in only 3 starts here tonight at Evergreen Speedway.
Dale Creager (#21) had the pole position tonight and led the race early on until such time when he was overtaken by the #86 of Tony Bunkleman. Bunkleman had a strong lead until 2nd and 3rd place runners Bobby DeYoung in his #21 and Nat Barber (#97) brought out a caution on lap 9. After the restart, it was soon Johnston (#37) who shot out in the lead and held that lead across the finish.
Mike Pease (#80) also had a good run tonight. Pease was in contention for that checkered when on the last lap his engine failed and he was out. Behind Johnton across the finish line was Scott LaCross in 2nd, Shane Thrasher in 3rd, Ken Jorgensen in 4th and Tony Bunkelman taking 5th.
The B-Main event tonight held an eight car lineup battling it out for the transfer positions. The moveup to the A-Main was utlimatey taken by the #36 car of Marty Marsolek and in her firt race ever, the #77 of Carolyn Constance. This placed the trophy winner in the hands of the #9 Mustang of Gary Hannawalt.
The top qualifier for the night (19.6 seconds!) and Trophy Dash winner was that of the #99 Scott LaCross.
EXTREME CONTACT FIGURE EIGHT
The Trophy Dash winner for the night was that of Perry Huffman. Heat 1 was taken by Bill Dhandler and Heat 2 by Jim Foti.
The A-Main was Steve Peters (#30) take the checkered and the trophy with Ken Schukar in 2nd, Jody Brooks in 3rd, Jason Britton 4th and Brian Hansen taking 5th.
Figure Eight
Figure Eight results were as follows: The A-Main Event was won by Steve Cox (#7) as he maneuvered his way to the front of the pack, as usual, with Steve Peters (#30) pulling in in 2nd and Shane Sawin in 3rd, Harry Clements in 4th and Doug Delfel taking 5th.
Malcolm Lindbert in his famous #88 car took the Trophy Dash for the night. Heat 1 was won by Shane Sawin and Heat 2 by Steve Peters.
HORENTS
The Hornet division finsihed as follows: Trophy Dash, Ken Bates; A-Main had Ron Burrow in 1st, Ray Johnson in 2nd andEric Moore in 3rd.
Thank you fans, one and all, for coming out to Evergreen Speedway and supporting our drivers. We look forward to an exciting year in 2001 and hope you will join us each and every week here for all the new, as well as the returning events we have planned for our fans this year.
**************** I want to take a moment to thank Amy Dudek for her help and support with the Mini Stock division and Steve Mortland for his input in all the other divisions. On the weeks I am unable to attend, I have relied on these two for input to keep our readers informed even when I am not there. Thank you both again so very much!
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Coming Next week: May 19, 2001
ONE OF OUR MOST POPULAR EVENTS: 60 MINUTES OF FEAR
Saturday night May 19th, Evergreen Speedway, Monroe, Wa., will be hosting the eighth annual 60 Minutes of FEAR: One hour of constant Figure-8 racing, starting and attempting to finish with 20 cars. During the one-hour race when a car leaves the track, another car may enter the race to keep 20 cars on the track. The whole time the driver that completes the most laps in one hour wins.
Past champions or 60 minutes of FEAR include "the BattleWagon," Steve Cox, Figure 8 Champion, and "Mr. Excitement," Steve Peters, Monroe, Wa. These two drivers look to be the favorites along with "the Griz," Doug Delfel from Everett, Wa., and Doug Wilkinson from Everett, Wa.
Qualifying heats begin at 5:00 pm with racing at 7:00 pm. On the schedule with the Figure 8's are the NASCAR Super Stocks, Bombers, and Mini Stocks.
Admission prices are; Adults $12.50 Jr/Sr (12-18, 62+) $7.50 Child (6-11) $3.50 Children 5 and under Free Figure 8s and NASCAR Bombers and Mini Stocks race RAIN OR SHINE
