Friday, September 15, 2017

All American Speedway On Deck Saturday Night For PCS



Via PCS PR

SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA (September 15, 2017) – The Pacific Challenge Series presented by PenneyLawyers.com closes its 2017 Super Late Model season with a pair of races at Roseville’s All American Speedway, beginning Saturday night. Saturday’s race is the ninth round of the series and serves as the makeup to an April rainout. The series championship will be crowned October 14th in Roseville as well.

Eight different drivers have won the eight races so far in one of the most competitive seasons in PCS history. Six of the eight were first-time series winners as well.

Granite Bay’s Cole Moore, the 2015 PCS Rookie of the Year, snared his first career win when he led 95 laps for a narrow victory over Mike Beeler in June. Moore ranks third in the points standings looking for his second career victory on Saturday.

His father John Moore, 2015 PCS champion, leads Beeler by just two points in the torrid title battle. Two points represents just one position on the race track in the paper thin margin between the duo. Beeler has yet to win this year but has run outside the top-five only once. He has three second place finishes and three fourth place finishes this year.

Galt’s Matt Wendt runs fourth in the standings after winning on September 2nd at Stockton 99 Speedway for his first career victory. 2017 leading rookie Jack Wood of Loomis is fifth ahead of his cousin Travis Milburn. Milburn is one of several drivers with ten career PCS starts at Roseville with one victory and seven top-fives in his career.

Tracy Bolin is seventh ahead of Roseville’s 2009 track champion Jason Romero in eighth. Romero won all four Roseville races last year but did not run the June race with his father mark driving to an eighth place finish. Elk Grove’s Mike Hite is ninth in the standings with a best finish of eighth this season.

Rounding out the top-ten is three-time track champion Matt Scott still looking for his first PCS victory. Scott finished third in June after coming back from a spin. He also finished fourth at Stockton two weeks ago.

Chris Scribner of Loomis ranks 11th overall while Roseville favorite Shannon Mansch led the first five laps in June and has a previous PCS win at her home track. Reno, NV’s Randy Hedrick is also expected in action with his win at Ukiah in July highlighting his 2017 season.

15 year-old Austin Herzog of Clovis, a five-time Jr. Late Model winner, will make his second career PCS start after debuting in August at Madera Speedway. Herzog notably led laps in last year’s Short Track Shootout $10,000 to win Late Model race in Madera.

Drivers are eyeing the tenth round of the series on October 14th, which returns as a points race after two years as a non-points event. The PCS competes during the prestigious NASCAR K&N Pro Series, West weekend with the championship finale for the North State Modifieds and open shows for Bombers and F4/Skid Plate cars also on the menu. Perhaps the largest event at All American Speedway in at least 20 years should attract 100 race cars to the pits and 4,000 fans in the stands.

Pre-entry is open now with pre-entries accepted until October 6th to be eligible for a large number of lucrative contingency prizes. Entry forms are available at: http://pacificchallengeseries.com/wp-content/uploads/2017OctoberClassicEntry.pdf

This Saturday’s Round #9 of the PCS sees an open practice on Friday evening before action on Saturday. Saturday night racing including a full card of Roseville divisions begins at 6 p.m. Adult tickets are $15, while children ages 6-15 and seniors are $7. Kids 5 and under are FREE.

For more information on the Pacific Challenge Series presented by PenneyLawyers.com, visit www.PacificChallengeSeries.com or follow them on Facebook or YouTube

The Pacific Challenge Series is presented by: Penney Racing Supply, Penney & Associates, American Racer Tires, Radio Law Talk, Compact-It, Northwest Compactors, Naake Suspension, Sunoco Fuels, Five Star Bodies, BrakeOMeter, Lefthander Chassis, ARP Bodies, Joes Racing Products, Bassett Wheels, Frank's Radio, WrapStar Pro, and Blakesley Sports Media. All PCS Super Late Models race ABC Bodies or Muscle Car bodies on American Racer Tires with Sunoco Racing Fuel.

2017 Pacific Challenge Series Schedule

March 18th - Madera Speedway (Madera, CA) Winner: Carlos Vieira

May 6th - Shasta Speedway (Anderson, CA) Winner: Derek Copeland

May 20th - Stockton 99 Speedway (Stockton, CA) Winner: Jeff Bischofberger

June 17th - All American Speedway (Roseville, CA) Winner: Cole Moore

July 1st - Stockton 99 Speedway (Stockton, CA) Ron Strmiska Memorial Winner: John Moore

July 29th - Ukiah Speedway (Ukiah, CA) Winner: Randy Hedrick

August 12th - Madera Speedway (Madera, CA) Winner: Jacob Gomes

September 2nd - Stockton 99 Speedway (Stockton, CA) Winner: Matt Wendt

September 16th – All American Speedway (Roseville, CA)

October 14th - All American Speedway (Roseville, CA) *2017 Championship Finale* w/ North State Modified Series & NASCAR K&N Pro Series, West)

PCS Track Stats - Roseville
(includes 2 non points races)

#75 Jeremy Doss
Starts: 12, Wins: 6, Top-Fives: 10, Top-Tens: 12

#6 Mike Beeler
Starts: 12, Wins: 1, Top-Fives: 7, Top-Tens: 11

#18 Travis Milburn:
Starts: 10, Wins: 1, Top-Fives: 7, Top-Tens: 7

#27 John Moore
Starts: 10, Wins: 1, Top-Fives: 3, Top-Tens: 6

#5 Chris Scribner
Starts: 10, Wins: 0, Top-Fives: 3, Top-Tens: 5 - Best Finish 3rd

#05 Eric Schmidt
Starts: 8, Wins: 0, Top-Fives: 5, Top-Tens: 6 - Best Finish 2nd

#61 Shannon Mansch
Starts: 8, Wins: 1, Top-Fives: 1, Top-Tens: 2

#35 Matt Scott
Starts: 8, Top-Fives: 4, Top-Tens: 6, - Best Finish 2nd

#37 JR Courage
Starts: 7, Wins: 0, Top-Fives: 0, Top-Tens: 3

#20 Cole Moore
Starts 7, Wins: 1, Top-Fives: 5, Top-Tens: 5

#8 Jason Romero
Starts: 5, Wins: 4, Top-Fives: 4, Top-Tens: 4

Wednesday, September 13, 2017

Budweiser Presents NASCAR Championship Season Finale At KCRP



Via KCRP PR

For the fifth straight year, The Official Beer of Kern County Raceway, Budweiser presents the NASCAR Whelen All-American Series Championship Season Finale this Saturday Night.

​Track Championships in four NASCAR Divisions will be decided on this exciting night of racing and family fun. ​Highlighting the evening will be the NASCAR Late Models, the top stock car division at Kern County Raceway.

Going into the final stretch, Trevor Huddleston leads the points as he chases the Track, State and National NASCAR Championships.

​In his first year, Roger Holder is atop the point standings in the Michelob ULTRA Super Stocks, as he looks to make the successful switch from dirt to asphalt. ​

The defending track champ in the NASCAR Mini Stocks, Damien Leininger is in another close battle for the title as he and Brock Melo are separated by just 6 points going into the final race.

​Jim Coffey, a long time Les Schwab Tires Spec Mod Driver is in the catbird seat, leading the points and enjoying his best career year.

​The point’s leaders will have the pressure on at the season finale. ​

The INEX legends will also crown their champ on this night. It's been all about Luis Tyrell in 2017. The Northern California driver has been undefeated this season and will be tough to beat in the finale.

​Gates for the Budweiser Season Finale will open at 5:30 pm and Racing will begin at 7:00 pm. Adult tickets start at $10 and are available online now at kernraceway.com ​

Kern County Raceway is proud to partner with Budweiser, Bulwark FR, Coca-Cola, Jim Burke Ford, Advance Beverage Company, NAPA Auto Parts and Whelen Engineering.

Please visit KCRP online at kernraceway.com, like us on Facebook at facebook.com/kernraceway and follow us on twitter at twitter.com/kernraceway and Instagram at instagram.com/kernraceway

Tuesday, September 12, 2017

Charge To The Championship Continues Saturday At Delta Speedway

Caden Sarale is the leading rookie in Non Wing (Photo Courtesey ThatPictureGuy.net)

STOCKTON, CALIFORNIA (September 11, 2017) – Points race #12 of 14 at Delta Speedway Stockton for 2017 hits the track on Saturday night bringing race fans another dose of Micro Sprint excitement. Super 600, Non Wing, Restricted, and Jr. Sprints compete on the 1/7th mile dirt oval at the San Joaquin County Fairgrounds.

The 2017 season has been one for the ages in the 31st year of the facility, with one of its highest weekly car count averages in track history. Drivers were busy over Labor Day Weekend with the Dual at Delta presenting full points races both Saturday and Sunday nights with very warm temperatures. More seasonal weather is expected this weekend.

Raio Salmon leads the Super 600 standings in her first full season at Delta Speedway. Her victory during June’s Summer Sizzler has been joined by three other podium finishes and a fourth place finish during the Dual. Jake Andreotti is second in the standings just 22 points behind with also one victory. He finished 20th on both nights of the Dual however. Mason Daniel, Keith Day, Jr. and Alex Panella round out the top-five in the points. September 3rd fast time qualifier Nikko Panella has moved up to sixth despite a late start to his Super 600 season.

TJ Smith’s win and second place finish over the Dual maintained his points lead at 39 points over Fresno’s Koen Shaw in Non Wing. 2016 Non Wing champion Brandon Carey is third followed by 2015 Restricted champion Caden Sarale and multi-time track champion Dan Mognaga.

Restricted has maintained a very large car count for the drivers ages 10-16 with Garth Kasiner still atop the points standings despite not visiting Delta victory lane since June 17th. Corey Day has two wins to advance to within 41 points of Kasiner. Caeden Steele, Oregon’s AJ Harbaugh, and Katey Syra round out the top-five with Napa’s Brody Petrie and Elk Grove’s Ashlyn Rodriguez not far behind either.

Isabel Barnes is working on a rare second Jr. Sprints championship as she tries to add 2017 to her 2015 accomplishment. Barnes lead on Caleb Debem stands at 48 points with rookie Jacy Sarale up to third. Sarale has a four point cushion over Jackson Kohler with Karter Velasquez closely following in fifth as well.

Super 600 and Non Wing competitors race 30 lap features while the Restricted main event is 25 laps and Jr. Sprints 20 laps. The three full size divisions qualify and run 10 lap heat races, while the Jr. Sprints run a pair of heats per driver in lieu of time trials.

On Saturday, gates will open at 1:00 p.m. Tickets are $10 for adults, $5 for kids 6-12, seniors 55+ and military, with kids 5 and under free! Pit passes are just $20. The drivers' meeting will be at 4:30 with hot laps, qualifying, and racing to follow.

Race fans are invited to come early and stay late for great Royce Farms BBQ at the track concession stand in turn four. Delta Speedway will have copies of WE ARE DIRT the movie on sale as well.

For more information on Delta Speedway, follow us online at www.deltaspeedwaystockton.com or on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. Many thanks to Golden State McDonald’s, Tuleburg, Interstate Truck Center, Hoosier Tire West, Morrill Industries, Van De Pol Petroleum, Von Euw Trucking, Fremont Plaza Ace Hardware, Country Club Ace Hardware, Sanborn Chevrolet, Bruno's Peppers, Price Rite Restaurant Equipment, Genova Bakery, Lovotti Air, Financial Center Credit Union, and Motion Media for their loyal support of Delta Speedway!

Knight Dominates North State Modified Series Race At Redwood Acres Raceway


Eureka, CA (September 9, 2017) – It was another action-packed night of racing at Redwood Acres Raceway this past Saturday night. It was Bear River Casino And Resort Night at the Races and joining the usual crowd of roadrunners, Legends, bombers, mini stocks and Thunder Roadsters was the North State Modified Series which made their third and final stop at the Acres in 2017.

In the California State And Federal Employee’s Credit Union roadrunner division, Daniel Buell set fast time in qualifying with a 20.664. The first lap of the first 20-lap main was run backward with Andy Savage leading the first lap. Tim Ratzlaff took the lead on lap two before giving way to Tim Buzzard, Jr. on lap three. Lap four saw Ratzlaff and Savage hit the wall forcing both drivers out of the race. The final 10 laps featured a thrilling duel for the race win between the Buzzard and Buell. The two went back and forth for the lead several times before Buzzard took control on lap 18. Buzzard was able to hold on from there to take his first main event win in the roadrunners in 2017. Buell placed second while Dennis Anderson, Jennifer Murrell and Nick Ford rounded out the top five finishers.

The second main got started off with Ratzlaff leading. On lap three, Ford took over. Ford and Anderson traded the lead midway with Ford maintaining the lead. In the closing laps, Buell made himself known as he moved into second. On lap 19, Buell moved past Ford to take the lead. From there Buell took the checkered flag first. Ford placed second over Anderson, Murrell and Buzzard.

Qualifying for the Nor-Cal Automotive Legends class was led by Brad Curtice with an 18.081. Curtice took the trophy dash win while Robert Miller won the heat. The 25-lap feature started off with an unfortunate accident that took out Mkinzy Uselton. Robert Miller jumped to the lead on the restart while Curtice moved to second. The two played a cat and mouse game between each other until the final lap. Going into the third turn, Curtice moved under Miller to try to take the lead. The two drivers locked together coming off turn four. The incident allowed Tyler Peach to drive by and take his second main of the season. Miller was able to get second followed by Tyler Krupa, Curtice and Uselton.

James Moore was fast time in the Fortuna Wheel & Brake bomber division with a time of 18.382. The four-lap dash was won by late model veteran, Mic Moulton who was subbing for John Lally. Jeff French took the heat race win. Jimmy Sorrels led lap one but Moulton moved by on lap two. The big turning point in the race came on lap four when several drivers spun in turns three and four including Moulton. French made a daring three-wide pass to take the lead. From then on French was able to run away from the field. At the checkered flag it was French getting the win over Jim Redd, Moulton, Kolby Jackson and Bethany Rapp.

The Humboldt Hydroponics mini stocks were paced by Brett Murrell in qualifying as he times in with an 18.840. Scott Taylor won the dash while heat race wins went to Trevor Eacret and Murrell. Brian Murrell, Jr. led the first two of 25-laps in the main event. On lap three, Trevor Eacret took over. While Eacret led the most laps, a lap 20 restart did him in as he got loose and into Brian Murrell, Sr. Jordon Paiment took over and showed surprising speed in his new ride. Paiment was able to hold off a late race charge by Brett Murrell to take his first-ever mini stock main event win. Brett Murrell took second over Taylor, Eacret and Eugejne Palmer.

After several years away from racing, Alan Olson was able to set fast time in the Lone Star Junction Thunder Roadster division with a 17.391 time. Tommy Payne came through in the trophy dash and heat race to win. The 30-lap main saw thrilling racing between Payne and Chris Lawrence. The two raced wheel-to-wheel before Lawrence took over. O’Neil moved to second on lap seven and set his sights on Lawrence’s lead. The front two had an exciting but clean race for the top spot. With four laps remaining, O’Neil finally got under Lawrence to take the lead. Payne and Olson were able to follow through. At the finish it was O’Neil taking the victory. Payne placed second with Olson, Paul Baker and Lawrence finishing the top five.

Over 20 North State Modifieds made the trek to the Acres. Darrin Knight set a new track record with a 16.064. The Lucas Oil Dash for Cash was won by Tom Elam, giving him 100 dollars. Jeremy Kay placed second in the dash which earned him 50 dollars. The field saw a 10-car invert which gave Willie Thompson pole position. Thompson led the 10 laps before hitting the wall. The race’s only caution came a lap later when Thompson couldn’t get to the pits.

Kyle Tellstrom was driving Richie Potts’ car for the night and took the lead briefly before Knight took over. Knight clearly had the dominant car as he pulled away through the long green flag run. The best action was the battle for second between Tellstrom and Sierra Furia. The closest incident that nearly brought out the yellow flag was contact between Eric Johnson and Charlie Collins down the front stretch. Fortunately, neither car suffered significant damage and both drivers were able to make it to the lap 60 finish. Furia had transmission issues in the final handful of laps which cost her the third position. At the checkered flag it was Knight winning by nearly ¾ of the track. Tellstrom placed second over Randy Houston, Furia and Terry Deal. Only six cars finished the race on the lead lap.

The end of the 2017 season is drawing near at Redwood Acres Raceway as the final weekend of racing is set for the end of September. The annual Fall Spectacular will occur and track championships in all six divisions will be decided. For the Super 6 Late Model Challenge Series, it will be the first of two playoff races. Mid-City Motor World will present the festivities and the weekend will be in honor of the late Dennis Wendt who was a beloved member of the Humboldt County racing community. Those looking to see the outlaw karts will have a chance this Saturday as they will have their final race of the season as well. For more information please visit Redwood Acres Raceway’s website, www.redwoodacresracing.com

Bad Luck Hinders Uselton’s Chance At RAR Track Championship



Eureka, CA (September 11, 2017) - Going into this past weekend, young Mkinzy Uselton was only four points behind her title rival, Tyler Peach in Redwood Acres Raceway Legends division point standings. Uselton entered the evening only four points behind Peach in the championship standings. Unfortunately, an incident at the start of the main event diminished her chances.

Uselton spun off turn four and hit the wall hard. While the driver was okay, her car was severely damaged. Initially the MK Racin’ 29 Team thought that it was the end of the season and the championship due to the heavy damage on the car. Fortunately, the crew was able to determine that the 29 Legend was fixable and will be able to finish out the season on RAR’s last weekend of racing, the Fall Spectacular. While she faces longer odds going into the September 1st and October 2nd event, Uselton will still be able to win Redwood Acres Raceway’s Legends division title.

Before the end of the season of pavement racing ends for Uselton, she will be racing at the Acres 1/10th-mile dirt track. Mkinzy and her younger sister Aaliyah will be in action this coming Saturday September 16. Mkinzy will behind the wheel of her 250 kart while Aaliyah will be racing her box stock. Both are rookie racers in outlaw karts. The Uselton sisters are the granddaughters of former real stock and sportsman division driver Lissa Uselton who was a fan favorite during her time behind the wheel.

Mkinzy’s Legend race team is led by her crew chief and grandfather, Brett Uselton aka “Papa” who also serves as crew chief on her kart. Uselton’s 250 kart is owned by Fredy Champagne and is also crew chiefed by Wayne Fisher aka “Pepper”. The rest of the MK Racin’ 29 Team is made up of Jim Jameson, Jim McIntosh, Lissa Uselton, Aaliyah Hughes Mitchell and Unk B. Sponsors for Uselton are Jim Redd Four Star Realty, Verizon in Fortuna, CA, John’s Used Cars, Left Coast Vinyl, Central Office and Red Boots Racing & Mrs. Moulton.

Monday, September 11, 2017

Knight Dominates Modified Field, Regains NSMS Points Lead

Photo Courtesy Carrie Lauenroth

Via NSMS PR

September 9, Eureka CA ...... Race #9 of the North State Modified Series, presented by Protect the Harvest, was all about Kelseyville's Darrin Knight. Knight dominated the action by first setting a new track record of 16.064 seconds (the previous record was set in 2014 by Jay Linstroth of Citrus Heights.) Then he started 10th in the Bear River Casino 60 lap feature and led the final 40 laps to capture this third NSMS season feature at Redwood Acres Raceway in Eureka Saturday night. Knight's victory was good enough to regain the points lead which he had lost two weeks earlier to Charlie Collins of Upper Lake.

Earlier the Lucas Oil Dash for Cash featured all out-of-state drivers with veteran driver Tom Elam of Powers, Oregon the $100 winner over rookie driver Jeremy Kay from Reno, Nevada. Next in line were the famous Willie Thompson of La Pine, Oregon, Tom Ford of Glendale, Oregon, long-tow Marc Newman of Marsing, Idaho, and winner of the last feature event at Redwood Acres Raceway, Randy Houston of Medford, Oregon.

When Knight pulled the #10 pill for the main event invert, Willie Thompson and Potter Valley's Simi Tour found themselves on the front row for the start. Thompson forged ahead at the drop of the Johnny Miskill green flag with Tour, Dustin DeRosier, Kyle Tellstrom (driving the Richie Potts #83), Houston and Sierra Furia next in line. Tellstrom shot by DeRosier on lap two, and both Houston and Furia drove under DeRosier the following round. Tellstrom moved to the outside and drove by Tour for second on seven as Knight was picking off cars on each pass.

Knight inched under both Furia and Houston on lap eight. Furia took advantage of the situation and dove under Houston at the same time before he could get back down in the lower lane. Terry Deal joined the front runners, settling into fifth behind Houston.

Knight caught the leaders, and on lap 13 Thompson's car pushed high opening the door for Tellstrom to poke his nose in the hole and take over the lead. Knight followed Tellstrom, moving along side of Thompson when the two made contact. Thompson slowed, and two laps later stopped at the pit exit gate to bring out the only yellow flag in the race.

Knight powered into the lead on the restart, dropping Tellstrom to second. Furia held on to third with Houston fourth and Deal fifth. Eric Johnson and Collins were battling for the sixth spot as Knight was pulling away from the pack. Furia stayed tight on Tellstrom's tail, hoping for an opportunity to gain ground, but Tellstrom drove a steady line.

Knight drove flawlessly through lapped traffic, and at the half-way point it was Knight, Tellstrom, Furia, Houston, Deal, Johnson, Collins, Darrin Sullivan, Ian Elliott, Jake Andreotti, Tour, Tom Ford, Adrianna Strugnell, Cody Kay, DeRosier, Elam, Newman and Jeremy Kay.

The second half saw Knight lap an average of one car every other lap as the battle continued with Johnson and Collins. Finally on lap 52 Collins and Johnson crashed together and it slowed Collins down just enough for Sullivan to gain position. Furia's transmission popped out of gear in the final stages allowing Houston to take over the third slot. Furia drove with one hand while holding the shifter in place the remaining distance, and at the checkered flag it was Knight, Tellstrom, Houston, Furia, Deal, Johnson, Sullivan, Collins, Andreotti and Elliott.

The Keyser Hard Charger Award, went to Knight. Deal won the Naake Suspension Award, the DJ Safety Certificate went to DeRosier, and Sullivan got the Racer Bling Award. Scribner Plastic jugs went to Elam and Jeremy Kay.

The North State Modified Series moves to Shasta Speedway on September 23 for the 2nd annual Lloyd Burton Against-the-Wind Challenge. Shasta Speedway is located at the Shasta County Fairgrounds in Anderson, California.

The North State Modified Series is presented by: Protect the Harvest, Lucas Oil, Sinister Diesel, Ward Ranches, Penney Racing Supply, American Racer Tires, Naake Suspension, Sunoco Race Fuels, Five Star Bodies, Racer Bling, Keyser Racing Products, Scribner Plastics, DJ Safety, and the Buckhorn Bar & Grill.

NSMS modified rules, procedures, and schedules are available at www.northstatemodifieds.com.

SUNOCO/PENNEY RACING SUPPLY TIME TRIALS: Darrin Knight (16.064 NTR), Charlie Collins (6.205), Sierra Furia (16.389), Darrin Sullivan (16.390), Randy Houston (16.433), Terry Deal (16.533), Kyle Tellstrom (16.559), Dustin DeRosier (16.598), Simi Tour (16.622), Willie Thompson (16.636), Eric Johnson (16.642), Tom Ford (16.760), Ian Elliott (16.794), Adrianna Strugnell (16.828), Wade Coleman (16.926), Jeremy Kay (17.008), Jake Andreotti (17.024), Sal Lopez (17.072), Marc Newman (17.109), Tom Elam (17.119), Cody Kay (17.171)
LUCAS OIL DASH FOR CASH: Tom Elam, Jeremy Kay, Willie Thompson, Tom Ford, Marc Newman, Randy Houston
BEAR RIVER CASINO/RESORT 60: Darrin Knight, Kyle Tellstrom, Randy Houston, Sierra Furia, Terry Deal, Eric Johnson, Darrin Sullivan, Charlie Collins, Jake Andreotti, Ian Elliott, Cody Kay, Simi Tour, Tom Ford, Adrianna Strugnell, Dustin DeRosier, Tom Elam, Marc Newman, Jeremy Kay, Willie Thompson, Sal Lopez, Wade Coleman (dns).

Schlick Claims Civil War Victory



For Immediate Release: Northwest Super Late Model Series Media Relations
Contact: Shari Garber (509) 230-9803
northwestsuperlatemodels@gmail.com

For the first time ever, the Northwest Super Late Model Series Inc. (NWSLMS) and the Spears SRL Series (SRL) met at Rocky Mountain Raceway (West Valley, UT) for a west coast challenge.  With $10,000 on the line to the winner, the best of the best showed up to do battle in the Retro Custom Metals 150 lap West Coast Super Late Model “Civil War.”

Ricky Schlick, from Claremont, California, who qualified 3rd behind Bakersfield, California’s Derek Thorn and new track record holder Dominic Ursetta, took the lead from Thorn on lap 142 and cruised to his first SRL victory.  In victory circle, Schlick noted his crew told him to keep his tires and keep the car in one piece, so he’d have tires at the end when everyone else was worn out.  That did the job, as Schlick followed Thorn, who was the leader from lap 14, until the end and when he made the pass to the checkers.  “It was pretty great to race with 3-time winner Derek Thorn.  He is real,” said Schlick. Thorn, who led more than 125 laps, noted in victory lane that he was grateful it was over. “We had a great car all night, but something went wrong, it just wasn’t the same car we had all week.  We’ll just take it back to the shop, tear it down and find out what went wrong.”

Woodland, Washington’s Brooke Schimmel will be credited with another win for the NWSLMS.  The 16-year old Jefferson Pitts Rookie of the Year Contender, started in the 10th position, the fastest qualifier of the NWSLMS entrees.  Finishing 9th overall, as well as first for the series will make her the only 2-time winner of the season. 

After the start, Schimmel dropped down as far as 19th position with a tight racecar, and had worked her way back to 10th by the halfway point.  Schimmel maintained the 10th position when with about 15 to go, Eric Schmidt lost a motor resulting in a small but bright fire.  Schimmel got stopped in time, despite oil on the track, but track officials mistakenly thought her car had been on fire as well.   The officials got as far as taking the hood off, before Schimmel stopped them.  Struggling to get the hood back on with some slight front end damage, Schimmel and her team were worried she’d have to pit and lose track position, but luckily NWSLMS official Troy Blanton was able to get her back in business.  Schimmel moved into the 9th position where she crossed the checkered.  Jim Schimmel, Brooke’s dad and the team will be sending their winnings to a friend in Rockport, Texas who is helping with disaster relief after Hurricane Harvey. 

Boise, Idaho’s Dylan Caldwell will be credited with 2nd place overall for the NWLSMS.  Caldwell started 19th in the field and worked his way to a 10th place finish, the highest gaining NWSLMS driver of the race.  Caldwell and his crew worked hard on the car leading in to the race, noted that it felt like a win to bring it home in the 10th spot.

NWSLMS Point’s leader Brittney Zamora had a great showing against the SRL’s elite.  With about 15 laps to go, while running in the 6th position, Zamora broke an axel which sent her to the pits thinking her night was finished.  The next lap saw Schmidt’s fire, and an opportunity for Zamora’s crew to get her back on track with the lengthy delay.  When Zamora came back on track, she had only lost the 1 lap when the axel broke, helping her to finish in the 13th position.  She showed strength early on, but not the finish she’d hoped for.

Caught up in the Schmidt incident were also John Newhouse and Jefferson Pitts Rookie of the Year point leader Jan Evans.  Both cars received damage, however were able to continue for 4th and 5th place finished.  Ed Thomsen, also caught up in the Schmidt incident was unable to continue afterward.  Thomsen held on for a 15th place over all finish, 6th for the series.  Thomsen is a native of Utah with family in the area, and got his start in the Ogden area racing motorcycles.

Mitch Kleyn, series 2nd place holder, was involved in a single car incident on lap 72 when his throttle stuck going into turn 1.  While Kleyn was thankfully uninjured, the car may have to be retired for the season.

The next event for the NWSLMS is the championship event at Wenatchee Valley Super Oval on September 23, 2017. www.wvso.com

This week’s contingency prizes were awarded to the following drivers:
KRC Steering Award - $50 Gift Certificate to Mitch Kleyn
Longacre Racing Products Longest Tow - $50 Gift Certificate to Brooke Schimmel
Longacre Racing Products Hard Charger - $50 Gift Certificate to Dylan Caldwell
Wheel Chill $25 Gift Certificate off Driver Cool Box – Jan Evans
Wheel Chill $25 Gift Certificate off Retail Grill Chill – Ed Thomsen
Frank’s Radio Gift Certificate $100, $75, $50 – Schimmel, Caldwell, Zamora
The Ti Company “Move of the Race” –  Brooke Schimmel

SLM Civil War Official Results
Rocky Mountain Raceway (UT) – September 2, 2017
Pos
Str
#
Driver
Division
Laps
1
6
48
Ricky Schlick
SRL
150
2
5
43
Derek Thorn
SRL
150
3
1
51
Carlos Vieira
SRL
150
4
8
22E
Chris Eggleston
SRL
150
5
18
2
Craig Raudman
SRL
150
6
4
22G
Jonathon Gomez
SRL
150
7
9
19
Eddy McKean
SRL
150
8
7
21
Blaine Rocha
SRL
150
9
10
33
Brooke Schimmel
NWSLM
149
10
19
17
Dylan Caldwell
NWSLM
149
11
13
52
Brittney Zamora
NWSLM
149
12
15
26
John Newhouse
NWSLM
149
13
16
64
Jan Evans
NWSLM
149
14
22
24
Scott Sanchez
SRL
146
15
14
11T
Ed Thomsen
NWSLM
145
16
2
5
Eric Schmidt
SRL
144
17
21
37
Keith Spangler
SRL
134
18
20
1
Mitch Kleyn
NWSLM
72
19
17
11D
John Dillon
SRL
64
20
11
89
Bobby Hodges
SRL
58
21
3
6
Dominic Ursetta
SRL
26
22
12
16
Jacob Gomes
SRL
26
The NWLSMS Points after RMR are:

Car#
Driver Name
Total Points
Wins
Pos
Car#
Driver Name
Total Points
Wins
1
52
Brittney Zamora
325
1
30
75
Jeremy Doss
45
2
1K
Mitch Kleyn
302
1
31
90
Molly Helmuth
45
3
64J
Jan Evans
297
32
7
Kurt Meyer
43
4
33
Brooke Schimmel
293
2
33
91X
Mike Sackett
42
5
11
Ed Thomsen
268
34
2
Tommy Elstoen
40
6
91
Alan Cress
234
35
11w
Riley Watson
40
7
51
Glen Knutson
134
36
88
Dave Thomasson
40
8
99
Shane Mitchell
132
1
37
9
Josh Roberts
39
9
1R
Christian Roeder
125
38
10
Justin Ellis
39
10
83
Braeden Havens
125
39
55
Rod Schultz Sr
37
11
64S
Stephanie Evans
106
40
36
Jesse Iwuji
37
12
64
Garrett Evans
96
1
41
24
Tim Babcock
37
13
93
Dave Garber
92
42
93
Karl Smith
36
14
24
Joey Bird
91
43
30
Jeremy Richardson
35
15
26
John Newhouse
87
44
28
Wade Koens
34
16
29
Jason O'Neil
86
45
6
Dan Lowther
34
17
72
Kameron McKeehan
85
46
8
Anthony Pope
33
18
89
Doni Wanat
84
47
29
Jeff Wade
33
19
40
Dylan Caldwell
84
48
22
Byron Goetz
32
20
14
Brandon Carlson
81
49
31
Chad Holaday
31
21
39
Pete Harding
81
50
60
Scott Graff
30
22
89
Patrick Hinkle
63
51
81
Darrell Midgley
29
23
25
Zach Beaman
53
52
66
Jeff Bischofberger
29
24
10
Owen Riddle
53
1
53
83
Tom Berrow
26
25
15
Tayler Riddle
53
54
20
Andy Sole
25
26
23
Brandon Ash
51
55
95
Buck Noel Jr.
20
27
23
Chris Fenton
51
54
20
Andy Sole
25
28
38
Chad Hinkle
48
55
95
Buck Noel Jr.
20
29
17
Bob Pressley
47

In their fourth season, the Northwest Super Late Model Series Inc. is the premier regional touring Super Late Model series in the Pacific Northwest. The series has many valued marketing partner including Hoosier Racing Tire, McGunegill Engine Performance, AR Bodies, Accelerated Graphics, Five Star Bodies, Longacre Racing Products, KRC Power Steering, Franks Racing Radio, Jefferson Pitts Racing, Bassett Wheels, TI Company, Child Haven Learning Center, Pacific Steel Structures, LLC and Racing Dynamiks. For more information on the series visit www.nwslmseries.com or on Social Media, Facebook (NWSLMS) or Twitter (@nw_latemodels).