West Valley City, Utah-- Maverik Modified champion #01 Michael Hale returned to Rocky Mountain Raceways Saturday night to take home The Torch 100 victory.
The Torch 100 event was a fight to the bitter end. On the last ten laps, Hale pressed forward with a steady foot and never looked back. In the final two laps a caution flag was waived forcing a restart. Hale, #84 Mark Ith Jr., and #30 Nick Parker, took the top three spots on the restart where Hale was able to pull through and take home the win in the final battle of the season.
For the last 3 years, the racer that claims the season championship has gone on to win the Torch 100 event. In 2009, Michael Hale created the pattern and in 2010 #7 Bryan Wordelman followed suit. Hale continued the trend he created with his championship season on Saturday, September 10 and his Torch 100 win tonight.
Other racers that were crowned Saturday night for the 2011 season included Super Stocks champion #25 Dillion Lawrence, Figure-8 Cars #70 Tracy Eaton and #20 Shake Rattle N’ Roll in the Western States Equipment Figure-8 Trains. #28 Jim Waters took the lead in points and was awarded 2011 champion of the Ford Focus Midgets.
Tonight ASA winners include: #01 Michael Hale (Maverik Modifieds,) #15 Gregg Fuette (Ford Focus Midgets,) #09 Cory Hutchings (Figure 8 Cars,) #20 Shake Rattle N’ Roll (Western States Equipment Figure 8 Trains) and #77 Barry Egolf (Super Stocks.)
The 2011 Oval Award Banquet will be held Saturday November 5th, at Rocky Mountain Raceways.
About American Speed Association
The American Speed Association started as a single racing series in 1968 and is a fast growing racing sanctioning body today. The ASA Member Track program sanctions dirt and asphalt short tracks along with road courses around the United States, as well as a variety of regional and national touring series. For more information call (386) 258-2221, or send an email to info@asa-racing.com. The latest news and information from all the racetracks and tours involved in the ASA can be found by visiting www.ASA-Racing.com
About Rocky Mountain Raceways
Celebrating its 15th season of racing, Rocky Mountain Raceways is Utah’s premiere motorsports venue for short-track oval racing, drag racing and motocross racing. For more information about Rocky Mountain Raceways visit www.rmrracing.com.
Saturday September 17, 2011 Race Results
Ford Focus Midgets
1. Gregg Fuette #15
2. Jim Waters #28
3. Chuck Groat #24
Best Lap: 88.057, Chuck Groat
Super Stocks
1. Barry Egolf #77
2. Dillion Lawrence #25
3. Travis Walker #28
Best Lap: 79.938, Tim Fahrner
Maverik Modifieds
1. Michael Hale #01
2. Mark Ith Jr. #84
3. Dan McCoy #20
Best Lap: 85.616, Michael Hale
Figure 8’s
1. Cory Hutchings #09
2. Tim Fahrner #13
3. Tracy Eaton #70
Best Lap: 56.723, Cory Hutchings
Western States Equipment Figure-8 Trains
1. Shake Rattle n’ Roll #20
2. Jack Wagon #5
3. Intimidator #33
Best Lap: 41.301, Shake Rattle N’ Roll
Rocky Mountain Raceways 2011 Champions
Maverik Modifieds
#01 Michael Hale
YAG/USAC/SVRA Sprint Cars
#24 Jim Waters
Rocky Mountain Raceways Challenge Series Late Models
#03 Steven Jones
Super Stocks
#25 Dillion Lawrence
Mini Cups
#9 Kori Combs
Figure 8 Cars
#70 Tracy Eaton
Ford Focus Midgets
#28 Jim Waters
Pro Race Trucks
#4 Jerry Rice
Hornets
#16 David Baity
Western States Equipment Figure 8 Trains
#20 Shake Rattle N’ Roll
