Dwayne
08-14-2005, 07:47 PM
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Kenny Adams of Malabar, Fla. was the winner of the O'Reilly United Sprint Car Series event at Sumter Speedway Saturday night. This was the 10th win of the season for 2005 points leader and the 125th win for him this century. (Bubba Jones Photo)
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Marty Horne became the fourth member of his family to win at Sumter Speedway this season as he
chalked up a win in the Pure Street main event Saturday night. His father, Roger, and two brothers,
Matt and Mark, have won main events at Sumter this year. (Bubba Jones Photo)
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Jody Truett chalked up his second Late Model T&L main event Saturday night, leading every lap. With
his win, Truett pulled to within four points of the season points lead. (Bubba Jones Photo)
SUMTER, S. C. - Sumter Speedway fans saw something Saturday night that many had never seen before at the 3/8-mile dirt oval and that was a field of race cars running at speeds that exceeded 100 miles per hour.
Mini Stock 4 driver Tony Rabon commented, "Until tonight, there was no way you could have convinced me that a race car could go this fast at Sumter Speedway. This is unbelievable." Pure Stock driver Bubba Jones said, "I have never seen the fans so excited. This is something most of the fans have never seen and if it hadn't been raining everywhere except here at the track, I don't know where the fans would have sat."
What the local drivers were talking about was the O'Reilly United Sprint Car Series that made a one night appearance at the ancient speedway and no one left disappointed. The sprint cars only weigh about 1,300 pounds and are powered by alcohol burning engines that generate more than 700 horsepower. Coupled with the giant wings on top and the 18-inch tires on the back, the cars are nothing than speeding bullets.
At the end of the 30-lap show of speed, veteran Kenny Adams of Malabar, Fla. was the winner for the 10th time this season and the 125th time in the 21st century. Bronzie Lawson of Southern Pines, N. C. and Justin Collett who won at Carolina Speedway in Gastonia, N. C. Friday, were the front row starters and the 19-year-old Collett led the 16-car field through the first turn, but the Delaware resident had trouble getting through turn two and went off the back stretch.
Randy Helton took the point on the re-start and headed the field for eight laps. In the meantime, Adams made his way closer and closer to the front and finally took the lead for good and finished the event ahead of 19-year-old Danny Martin, Jr of Sarasota, Fla. Third place went to four-time USCS champion Terry Gray while Matt Tiffany was fourth and Bryn Gohn finished fifth.
Even though many of the fans were fascinated with the speed of the sprint cars, a lot of the regulars were in attendance to see their weekly favorites.
Things got started with the running of the Pure Street event and for the Horne family, it was the frosting on the cake for the 2005 season. Roger Horne has captured several track championships during his career and has won numerous events in his time. He has chalked up two wins this season and up until Saturday night, two of his three sons had recorded wins this season. Fifteen-year-old Mark has won in the Pure Stock division and actually won the mini-championship in that class earlier in the season. Younger brother Matt was also a winner and then Saturday night, Marty made it a full family circle by picking up his first win of the season.
Finishing second to him was his brother, Mark as Adam Hill was third. Pete McKenzie was the fourth place finisher as Mark Bartlette was fifth and Hank Hutson grabbed sixth position. Points leader Matt Holland was the seventh place finisher.
David Hodge was the victor for the third time in the Mini Stock 4 competition after the apparent winner, Cody McAllister was disqualified when it was found that his car was illegal. Ironically, this means that McAllister receives no points toward the season championship and with two points races remaining, Tony Rabon, who wound up second, only has to make the starting field in the next two events to claim his second points title. Ted McDaniel collected third place money with Sissy Duke finishing fourth and Jack Lambert, fifth.
Points champion James Yost recorded his fifth Pure Stock win of the season with four-time winner William Disher taking second. Len Caughman was the third place finisher with Tim Roark, fourth and Karen Cooper, fifth. Robbie Disher was sixth while Bubba Jones was seventh after suffering overheating problems.
It was a few minutes after the Pro Stock feature before James Stephens was declared the winner, since the first driver to take the checkered flag, Matt Chapman, had his car declared illegal and Stephens cashed the first-place check for the ninth time this season. The car driven by Mark McLeod was protested as well, but he refused to tear down and was disqualified. Kevin Turner had his best finish of the season in crossing the finish line second while four-time winner Johnny Welch was third. Tim Landis was fourth with Larry Waits finishing fifth. Joey Ayers maintained a 56-point lead in the championship standings by bringing his car home in sixth position. Brian Welch was seventh while Lee Munn was eighth.
Super Stock 4 season champion Banjo Duke recorded his seventh win of the season with Donnie Austin making it home in second position. Ronnie Brown was third as Chad Morris was fourth and Tommy Bell, fifth. Chris Hinson was sixth while J. R. Brown was seventh and Derek McLeod was eighth. Tony Coker, Jr. was the ninth place finisher.
Jody Truett led the first, the last and all the laps in between in recording his second Late Model T&L win of the season. Bubba Livingston powered his converted Super Late Model car into second position as Buddy Truett was third. Adam Hill was the fourth place finisher as Billy Causey was fifth and points leader Robert "Duck" Pack was sixth. With his win, Jody Truett pulled within four points of Pack with only two races remaining. Brandon Hodge was seventh with Randy Hill placing eighth. Clay Sims was ninth and Troy Hodge was 10th.
Beginning with a giant yard sale at 8 a. m. next Saturday, the track will be open all day with a family fun time for the benefit of the South Carolina Make-A-Wish Foundation. At 2 p. m., a variety of entertainment will be available, plus a live auction. Games will include a hot dog eating contest, a pizza eating contest, a dunk tank, Bronco Billy bouncer, face painting and an opportunity to meet the drivers.
At 7:30 p. m., the track will present a six-event racing program plus a Power Wheels event for the kids. The headline event will be a 30-lap Pro Stock main event with an increased purse being offered.
By: Dargan B. Watts
Kenny Adams of Malabar, Fla. was the winner of the O'Reilly United Sprint Car Series event at Sumter Speedway Saturday night. This was the 10th win of the season for 2005 points leader and the 125th win for him this century. (Bubba Jones Photo)
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Marty Horne became the fourth member of his family to win at Sumter Speedway this season as he
chalked up a win in the Pure Street main event Saturday night. His father, Roger, and two brothers,
Matt and Mark, have won main events at Sumter this year. (Bubba Jones Photo)
http://localracechat.smugmug.com/photos/32180233-S.jpg
Jody Truett chalked up his second Late Model T&L main event Saturday night, leading every lap. With
his win, Truett pulled to within four points of the season points lead. (Bubba Jones Photo)
SUMTER, S. C. - Sumter Speedway fans saw something Saturday night that many had never seen before at the 3/8-mile dirt oval and that was a field of race cars running at speeds that exceeded 100 miles per hour.
Mini Stock 4 driver Tony Rabon commented, "Until tonight, there was no way you could have convinced me that a race car could go this fast at Sumter Speedway. This is unbelievable." Pure Stock driver Bubba Jones said, "I have never seen the fans so excited. This is something most of the fans have never seen and if it hadn't been raining everywhere except here at the track, I don't know where the fans would have sat."
What the local drivers were talking about was the O'Reilly United Sprint Car Series that made a one night appearance at the ancient speedway and no one left disappointed. The sprint cars only weigh about 1,300 pounds and are powered by alcohol burning engines that generate more than 700 horsepower. Coupled with the giant wings on top and the 18-inch tires on the back, the cars are nothing than speeding bullets.
At the end of the 30-lap show of speed, veteran Kenny Adams of Malabar, Fla. was the winner for the 10th time this season and the 125th time in the 21st century. Bronzie Lawson of Southern Pines, N. C. and Justin Collett who won at Carolina Speedway in Gastonia, N. C. Friday, were the front row starters and the 19-year-old Collett led the 16-car field through the first turn, but the Delaware resident had trouble getting through turn two and went off the back stretch.
Randy Helton took the point on the re-start and headed the field for eight laps. In the meantime, Adams made his way closer and closer to the front and finally took the lead for good and finished the event ahead of 19-year-old Danny Martin, Jr of Sarasota, Fla. Third place went to four-time USCS champion Terry Gray while Matt Tiffany was fourth and Bryn Gohn finished fifth.
Even though many of the fans were fascinated with the speed of the sprint cars, a lot of the regulars were in attendance to see their weekly favorites.
Things got started with the running of the Pure Street event and for the Horne family, it was the frosting on the cake for the 2005 season. Roger Horne has captured several track championships during his career and has won numerous events in his time. He has chalked up two wins this season and up until Saturday night, two of his three sons had recorded wins this season. Fifteen-year-old Mark has won in the Pure Stock division and actually won the mini-championship in that class earlier in the season. Younger brother Matt was also a winner and then Saturday night, Marty made it a full family circle by picking up his first win of the season.
Finishing second to him was his brother, Mark as Adam Hill was third. Pete McKenzie was the fourth place finisher as Mark Bartlette was fifth and Hank Hutson grabbed sixth position. Points leader Matt Holland was the seventh place finisher.
David Hodge was the victor for the third time in the Mini Stock 4 competition after the apparent winner, Cody McAllister was disqualified when it was found that his car was illegal. Ironically, this means that McAllister receives no points toward the season championship and with two points races remaining, Tony Rabon, who wound up second, only has to make the starting field in the next two events to claim his second points title. Ted McDaniel collected third place money with Sissy Duke finishing fourth and Jack Lambert, fifth.
Points champion James Yost recorded his fifth Pure Stock win of the season with four-time winner William Disher taking second. Len Caughman was the third place finisher with Tim Roark, fourth and Karen Cooper, fifth. Robbie Disher was sixth while Bubba Jones was seventh after suffering overheating problems.
It was a few minutes after the Pro Stock feature before James Stephens was declared the winner, since the first driver to take the checkered flag, Matt Chapman, had his car declared illegal and Stephens cashed the first-place check for the ninth time this season. The car driven by Mark McLeod was protested as well, but he refused to tear down and was disqualified. Kevin Turner had his best finish of the season in crossing the finish line second while four-time winner Johnny Welch was third. Tim Landis was fourth with Larry Waits finishing fifth. Joey Ayers maintained a 56-point lead in the championship standings by bringing his car home in sixth position. Brian Welch was seventh while Lee Munn was eighth.
Super Stock 4 season champion Banjo Duke recorded his seventh win of the season with Donnie Austin making it home in second position. Ronnie Brown was third as Chad Morris was fourth and Tommy Bell, fifth. Chris Hinson was sixth while J. R. Brown was seventh and Derek McLeod was eighth. Tony Coker, Jr. was the ninth place finisher.
Jody Truett led the first, the last and all the laps in between in recording his second Late Model T&L win of the season. Bubba Livingston powered his converted Super Late Model car into second position as Buddy Truett was third. Adam Hill was the fourth place finisher as Billy Causey was fifth and points leader Robert "Duck" Pack was sixth. With his win, Jody Truett pulled within four points of Pack with only two races remaining. Brandon Hodge was seventh with Randy Hill placing eighth. Clay Sims was ninth and Troy Hodge was 10th.
Beginning with a giant yard sale at 8 a. m. next Saturday, the track will be open all day with a family fun time for the benefit of the South Carolina Make-A-Wish Foundation. At 2 p. m., a variety of entertainment will be available, plus a live auction. Games will include a hot dog eating contest, a pizza eating contest, a dunk tank, Bronco Billy bouncer, face painting and an opportunity to meet the drivers.
At 7:30 p. m., the track will present a six-event racing program plus a Power Wheels event for the kids. The headline event will be a 30-lap Pro Stock main event with an increased purse being offered.
By: Dargan B. Watts