NASCAR Late Model rookie Kyle Busch became the first driver to win the $5,000 Hoosier Tire Challenge at the Bullring at Las Vegas Motor Speedway Saturday night.
Busch was the fastest qualifier and elected to start at the rear of the NASCAR Late Model field for the 50-lap main event to try for the $5,000 Hoosier Tire bonus. Busch drove hard to move through the field. At the halfway mark, the caution flag was thrown and the young Busch moved into third position behind Dick Cobb and race leader Bill Newman. On lap 35, Busch passed Quality Motorsports teammate Newman on the inside to take the lead. Busch led the race to the checkered flag and etched his name in the record books at the first BullringLate Model driver to collect the bonus.
Ironically, it was unclear if Busch would be a contender for Saturday’s feature event due to front-end damage sustained after he hit the wall during Friday night’s practicesession.
"I got together with another car (Friday night)," said Busch. "We got it back together faster than ever."
"We got it!" Busch exclaimed when asked about winning the Hoosier Tire Challenge. “We worked all week on it (Late Model)."
Rich Attisani wonthe $100-to-win Racer’s Supply Late Model Dash for Cash. Bandolero drivers competed in heat races for the first time at the Bullring on Saturday. Kevin Terrell won his heat race and the 10-lap main event.
Rick Lamb took thecheckered flag in the 25-lap Charger feature.
In the Outlaw Stock division, Pat Petrie and Glen Burke -- who both won heat races -- carried their momentum into the main event. Petrie held off Burke for the win.
Results for the 30-lap Hitchin’ Post/Exiss Legends Car feature – which was won by Kyle Busch -- are unofficial until a ruling is made on confiscated parts.
Samantha Taylor sang the national anthem and Conrad Drum of Michigan served as Junior Race Fan.
50-LAP NASCAR LATE MODEL FEATURE: 1. Kyle Busch, 2. Steve Anderson, 3. Wayne Jacks, 4. ChrisClyne, 5. Dick Cobb, 6. Rick Cobb, 7. Chuck Trickle, 8. Lance Magin, 9. JerrySpilsbury, 10. Ray Hooper Jr., 11. Jason Allen, 12. Mike Ray, 13. Dennis RockJr., 14. Bill Newman, 15. Duane Smith, 16. Wade Frey, 17. George Antill, 18.Rich Attisani, 19. Ken Holt, 20. Jeff Coleman, 21. Rick Rochell, 22. Casey Kingsland.
30-LAP OUTLAW STOCK FEATURE: 1. Pat Petrie, 2. Glen Burke, 3. Mark Schottmuller, 4. Tom Anthony, 5.Richard Kerr, 6. Larry Sunderland, 7. Chris Bray, 8. Pat Petrie Sr., 8. Bill Vint Jr., 9. Jerry Thitchener, 10. Jimmy Winars, 11. Ron Barrett, 12. Terry Watson, 13. Tom Youmans, 14. Ken Kulikowski, 15. Mark Schriner.
25-LAP CHARGER FEATURE:1. Rick Lamb, 2. Doug Davenport, 3. Don Sargent, 4. Pat Petrie Sr., 5. Keith Danser, 6. Dan Schools, 7. Travis Swalwell, 8. Fred Kiser Jr., 9. Dick McKearn, 10. Doug Matter, 11. Ron Barrette, 12. Don Darling, 13. Garett Keller, 14. TomYoumans.
10-LAP BANDOLERO FEATURE: 1. Kevin Terrell, 2. Joey Mogar, 3. Justin Waters, 4. Alex Haase, 5. Chris Clark, 6. Patrick Clark, 7. Josh Gross, 8. Hayli Rochell, 9.Eric Chelberg, 10. Shelby Bailey, 11. Tom Lovelady.
30-LAP HITCHIN’ POST/EXISS LEGEND FEATURE: (Unofficial) 1. Kyle Busch, 2. Danny Medina, 3. Spencer Clark, 4. Danny Williams, 5. Rick Rogas, 6. Aric Wiszt, 7. David Anderson, 8.Greg Albright, 9. Morris Sealy, 10. Dennis Lovelady, 11. Brian Kizer, 12.Justin Johnson, 13. Bob Woodsford, 14. Jerry Jones, 15. George Medina, 16. Frank Eidrich, 17. Steve Legg, 18. Marty Taylor, 19. Ron St. Amand, 20. JamesGalza, 21. Kurt Minnick, 22. Charlie Wahl.
