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09-18-2005, 01:58 AM
Saluda, VA – Jeremy Miller of Littlestown, PA ran the table by setting fast time, winning his heat, the dash and the $10,000 to win MACS sanctioned Fall Classic 50 presented by Thurston Spring Service, Inc. at Bill Sawyer’s Virginia Motor Speedway.
Miller took the lead on the drop of the green flag only to have the races first caution fall when Randle Chupp came to rest in turn 2 with a broken axle on the opening lap. On the restart Miller once again showed his dominance and jumped out to the lead.
By lap 4 Miller had built a 5-car length lead over Mike Balzano with Robbie Blair, Jack Pencil and Rod Conley in hot pursuit. On lap 6, twelfth starting Kenny Pettyjohn had worked his way past Conley for 5th on the high side. On lap 8 the battle for third heated up as Blair, Pencil and Pettyjohn went 3-wide out of turn 2 with Pencil coming out with the position and Pettyjohn following to fourth.
On lap 11 24th starting Ricky Elliott worked his way into 9th and looked to be faster than the leader at the time. On lap 14 the races second caution came out closing the field on Miller’s bumper for the restart. Miller chose the outside and on the drop of the green once again set out in the lead. On the restart nineteenth starting Bo Feathers took third from Pettyjohn and went directly after Balzano as the trio battle three wide. On lap 17 Elliott moved into fifth in a battle with Pencil. On lap 18 Elliott went after Pettyjohn for fourth and held the position briefly before Pettyjohn retook the spot in turn 3.
While they battled behind him, Miller worked traffic with easy and began to stretch out his lead. By lap 22 Miller held a 7-car length advantage as Feathers went to work on Balzano for second. The battle for the second spot was intense as Pettyjohn and Elliott joined in on a four-car battle for the spot. On lap 26 Pettyjohn went around the outside of Feathers for third. Feathers would give up and kept the pressure on as Pettyjohn pressured Balzano. Several times the battle for second went three wide and each time Balzano would hold ground.
On lap 30 Miller held a 10 car length lead over Balzano with Feathers, Pettyjohn and Elliott rounding out the top five with twenty laps to go. On lap 36 Feathers dove to the inside of Pettyjohn and pulled even as they exited turn 2. The two raced side by side for two laps before Feathers finally wrestled the spot away at the line on lap 38. With ten to go Miller still held a 10-car length advantage over the field. On lap 44 Elliott got under Pettyjohn in turn 2 only to give the spot back in turn 3.
With the laps winding down and Miller in control the race was for second as Feathers dove under Balzano in turn 3 but couldn’t take the position. Also on lap 47 Elliott pulled into the pits with mechanical problems ending his night. Miller cruised to the victory with Balzano holding off Feathers for second at the line.
“We just had a great car from start to finish tonight, we were able to stay ahead of the curve tonight and it paid off with the win,” commented Miller. “The track was just awesome tonight, I don’t think it has ever been better,” added Miller.
Rounding out the top five were Mike Balzano, nineteenth starting Bo Feathers, twelfth starting Kenny Pettyjohn, and Booper Bare who had to go to the rear of the field after visiting the pits during the races first caution with a flat tire.
In other action Ronald Cusic of Mechanicsville, MD picked up his third win of the season in the Victory Lap Late Models with a flag to flag victory in the 35-lap feature. Jamie Lathroum of Mechanicsville, MD was crowned the 2005 Victory Lap Late Model Champion and will collect a $10,000 check at the awards banquet. In the Truckin Thunder Sportsman 30 lap feature Donnie Owens jumped out to the lead on the drop of the green and led every lap on way to his first victory in three years. Bobby Bustamante of Chesapeake, VA was able to hold off Walker Arthur by six points to be crowned the 2005 Truckin Thunder Sportsman Champion.
Bill Sawyer’s Virginia Motor Speedway returns to action next Saturday September 24th when they host the 36th Annual Fall Classic. All five of the track’s divisions will be in action. With the Championships already decided it’s all about pride and a place in history.
Competitor gates for Saturday, September 24th will open at 3pm with spectator gates opening at 4pm. On track activities will begin at 6:15pm with hot laps. The Saturday September 24th feature lineup includes: Victory Lap Late Models (40 Laps); Truckin Thunder Sportsman (35 Laps); Budweiser Modifieds (30 Laps); Al’s Auto Parts Chargers (30 Laps) and the Dixie Chopper All Americans (20 Laps). Late Model, Sportsman and Modified divisions will run Hot Lap Time Trials and Features only. Chargers and All Americans will run heats and features. Adult, Senior and Military tickets are just $12, Students 13 –17 yrs old $10, Children 7 – 12 yrs old $6 and Children 6 and under free. The Speedway offers a Family Pack for two adults and two children 12 and under for only $25. Also check our website for discount coupons.
Bill Sawyer’s Virginia Motor Speedway is a 1/2-mile, dirt oval. The track is located on U.S. Route 17, eight miles north of Saluda, VA and 25 miles south of Tappahannock, VA. The speedway is just a short drive from Richmond, Fredericksburg, Southern Maryland and the Hampton Roads area.
To learn more about Bill Sawyer’s Virginia Motor Speedway and its 2005 schedule of events, fans may call the Speedway office at (804) 758-1VMS or visit the track’s web site at www.vamotorspeedway.com.
MEDIA CONTACT: DAVE SEAY (804) 758-1867 OR (804) 357-7223
RESULTS FOR SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 17, 2005:
MACS SANCTIONED FALL CLASSIC 50 presented by THURSTON SPRING SERVICE (29 CARS):
FAST TIME: Jeremy Miller – 17.837 seconds, 100.914 MPH
HEAT 1:1. Jeremy Miller, 2. Jeff Cooke, 3. Kenny Pettyjohn, 4. Sean Cosgrove, 5. Robby Blair, 6. Bo Feathers, 7. Kirk Ryan Jr., 8. Dennis Franklin, 9. Donnie Marshall, 10. Douglas Cook.
HEAT 2: 1. Rod Conley, 2. Jimmy Bernheisel, 3. Brent Robinson, 4. Randle Chupp, 5. Mike Balzano, 6. Matt Hubbard, 7. Mike Duvall, 8. Doug Drown, 9. Tom Cohick.
HEAT 3: 1. Booper Bare, 2. Ray Love Jr., 3. Devin Friese, 4. Doug Sanders, 5. Jack Pencil, 6. Darryl Hills, 7. Louie Littlepage, 8. Keith Jackson, 9. Steve Phillips, 10. Ricky Elliott.
B MAIN: 1. Dennis Franklin, 2. Keith Jackson, 3. Louie Littlepage, 4. Steve Phillips, 5. Doug Drown, 6. Douglas Cook, 7. Tom Cohick, 8. Donnie Marshall, 9. Mike Duvall. (Top 5 Transfer)
DASH: 1. Jeremy Miller, 2. Randle Chupp, 3. Booper Bare, 4. Mike Balzano, 5. Jimmy Bernheisel, 6. Robbie Blair, 7. Sean Cosgrove, 8. Jack Pencil.
A MAIN: 1.Jeremy Miller, 2. Mike Balzano, 3. Bo Feathers, 4. Kenny Pettyjohn, 5. Booper Bare, 6. Jack Pencil, 7. Sean Cosgrove, 8. Darryl Hills, 9. Robbie Blair, 10. Devin Friese, 11. Doug Drown, 12. Dennis Franklin, 13. Ricky Elliott, 14. Keith Jackson, 15. Jim Bernheisel, 16. Rod Conley, 17. Ray Love Jr., 18. Doug Sanders, 19. Brent Robinson, 20. Jeff Cooke, 21. Louie Littlepage, 22. Steve Phillips, 23. Randle Chupp, 24. Matt Hubbard. (Lap Leaders – 1: Miller 1 – 50)
VICTORY LAP LATE MODEL 35 LAP FEATURE (23 CARS):
1. Ronald Cusic, 2.Sommey Lacey, Jr., 3. Pat Wood, 4. Roland Mann, 5. Jared Powell, 6. Jamie Lathroum, 7. Craig Eastep, 8. Larry Grimstead, Jr., 9. Donnie Daniel, 10. Chris Leis, 11. Mark Parks, 12. Eddie Groome, 13. Stevie Long, 14. Matt Morgan, 15. Austin Hubbard, 16. Scott Adams, 17. Brad Rigdon, 18. Roger Bell, 19. Billy Hubbard, 20. Anthony Kincaid, 21. John Fulghum, DNS: Carl Vaughan, DQ: Scotty Nelson (From 13th). (Lap Leaders – 1: Cusic 1 – 35)
FAST TIME: 19.706 seconds, 91.343 MPH
TRUCKIN THUNDER SPORTSMAN 30 LAP FEATURE (25 CARS):
1. Donnie Owens, 2. Walker Arthur, 3. Bobby Bustamante, 4. Roger Jamerson, 5. Robert Marshall, 6. Derek Scott, 7. John James Jr., 8. Jerry Scott, 9. Ray Paul, 10. William King, 11. Gene Jamerson Sr., 12. Olin Vaughan Jr., 13. Gene Snow Sr., 14. Davis Lipscombe, 15. Shane Morcom, 16. Mark Smith, 17. Thomas Corbin, 18. Vaughan Haywood, 19. Okey Synan Jr., 20. James Miller, 21. Jack Foulkes, 22. J.R. Overstreet, DNS:Daren Bolac, Craig Stanard, DQ: Sam Tignor (From 14th). (Lap Leaders – 1: Owens 1 – 30)
FAST TIME: Walker Arthur – 22.135 seconds, 81.319 MPH
Miller took the lead on the drop of the green flag only to have the races first caution fall when Randle Chupp came to rest in turn 2 with a broken axle on the opening lap. On the restart Miller once again showed his dominance and jumped out to the lead.
By lap 4 Miller had built a 5-car length lead over Mike Balzano with Robbie Blair, Jack Pencil and Rod Conley in hot pursuit. On lap 6, twelfth starting Kenny Pettyjohn had worked his way past Conley for 5th on the high side. On lap 8 the battle for third heated up as Blair, Pencil and Pettyjohn went 3-wide out of turn 2 with Pencil coming out with the position and Pettyjohn following to fourth.
On lap 11 24th starting Ricky Elliott worked his way into 9th and looked to be faster than the leader at the time. On lap 14 the races second caution came out closing the field on Miller’s bumper for the restart. Miller chose the outside and on the drop of the green once again set out in the lead. On the restart nineteenth starting Bo Feathers took third from Pettyjohn and went directly after Balzano as the trio battle three wide. On lap 17 Elliott moved into fifth in a battle with Pencil. On lap 18 Elliott went after Pettyjohn for fourth and held the position briefly before Pettyjohn retook the spot in turn 3.
While they battled behind him, Miller worked traffic with easy and began to stretch out his lead. By lap 22 Miller held a 7-car length advantage as Feathers went to work on Balzano for second. The battle for the second spot was intense as Pettyjohn and Elliott joined in on a four-car battle for the spot. On lap 26 Pettyjohn went around the outside of Feathers for third. Feathers would give up and kept the pressure on as Pettyjohn pressured Balzano. Several times the battle for second went three wide and each time Balzano would hold ground.
On lap 30 Miller held a 10 car length lead over Balzano with Feathers, Pettyjohn and Elliott rounding out the top five with twenty laps to go. On lap 36 Feathers dove to the inside of Pettyjohn and pulled even as they exited turn 2. The two raced side by side for two laps before Feathers finally wrestled the spot away at the line on lap 38. With ten to go Miller still held a 10-car length advantage over the field. On lap 44 Elliott got under Pettyjohn in turn 2 only to give the spot back in turn 3.
With the laps winding down and Miller in control the race was for second as Feathers dove under Balzano in turn 3 but couldn’t take the position. Also on lap 47 Elliott pulled into the pits with mechanical problems ending his night. Miller cruised to the victory with Balzano holding off Feathers for second at the line.
“We just had a great car from start to finish tonight, we were able to stay ahead of the curve tonight and it paid off with the win,” commented Miller. “The track was just awesome tonight, I don’t think it has ever been better,” added Miller.
Rounding out the top five were Mike Balzano, nineteenth starting Bo Feathers, twelfth starting Kenny Pettyjohn, and Booper Bare who had to go to the rear of the field after visiting the pits during the races first caution with a flat tire.
In other action Ronald Cusic of Mechanicsville, MD picked up his third win of the season in the Victory Lap Late Models with a flag to flag victory in the 35-lap feature. Jamie Lathroum of Mechanicsville, MD was crowned the 2005 Victory Lap Late Model Champion and will collect a $10,000 check at the awards banquet. In the Truckin Thunder Sportsman 30 lap feature Donnie Owens jumped out to the lead on the drop of the green and led every lap on way to his first victory in three years. Bobby Bustamante of Chesapeake, VA was able to hold off Walker Arthur by six points to be crowned the 2005 Truckin Thunder Sportsman Champion.
Bill Sawyer’s Virginia Motor Speedway returns to action next Saturday September 24th when they host the 36th Annual Fall Classic. All five of the track’s divisions will be in action. With the Championships already decided it’s all about pride and a place in history.
Competitor gates for Saturday, September 24th will open at 3pm with spectator gates opening at 4pm. On track activities will begin at 6:15pm with hot laps. The Saturday September 24th feature lineup includes: Victory Lap Late Models (40 Laps); Truckin Thunder Sportsman (35 Laps); Budweiser Modifieds (30 Laps); Al’s Auto Parts Chargers (30 Laps) and the Dixie Chopper All Americans (20 Laps). Late Model, Sportsman and Modified divisions will run Hot Lap Time Trials and Features only. Chargers and All Americans will run heats and features. Adult, Senior and Military tickets are just $12, Students 13 –17 yrs old $10, Children 7 – 12 yrs old $6 and Children 6 and under free. The Speedway offers a Family Pack for two adults and two children 12 and under for only $25. Also check our website for discount coupons.
Bill Sawyer’s Virginia Motor Speedway is a 1/2-mile, dirt oval. The track is located on U.S. Route 17, eight miles north of Saluda, VA and 25 miles south of Tappahannock, VA. The speedway is just a short drive from Richmond, Fredericksburg, Southern Maryland and the Hampton Roads area.
To learn more about Bill Sawyer’s Virginia Motor Speedway and its 2005 schedule of events, fans may call the Speedway office at (804) 758-1VMS or visit the track’s web site at www.vamotorspeedway.com.
MEDIA CONTACT: DAVE SEAY (804) 758-1867 OR (804) 357-7223
RESULTS FOR SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 17, 2005:
MACS SANCTIONED FALL CLASSIC 50 presented by THURSTON SPRING SERVICE (29 CARS):
FAST TIME: Jeremy Miller – 17.837 seconds, 100.914 MPH
HEAT 1:1. Jeremy Miller, 2. Jeff Cooke, 3. Kenny Pettyjohn, 4. Sean Cosgrove, 5. Robby Blair, 6. Bo Feathers, 7. Kirk Ryan Jr., 8. Dennis Franklin, 9. Donnie Marshall, 10. Douglas Cook.
HEAT 2: 1. Rod Conley, 2. Jimmy Bernheisel, 3. Brent Robinson, 4. Randle Chupp, 5. Mike Balzano, 6. Matt Hubbard, 7. Mike Duvall, 8. Doug Drown, 9. Tom Cohick.
HEAT 3: 1. Booper Bare, 2. Ray Love Jr., 3. Devin Friese, 4. Doug Sanders, 5. Jack Pencil, 6. Darryl Hills, 7. Louie Littlepage, 8. Keith Jackson, 9. Steve Phillips, 10. Ricky Elliott.
B MAIN: 1. Dennis Franklin, 2. Keith Jackson, 3. Louie Littlepage, 4. Steve Phillips, 5. Doug Drown, 6. Douglas Cook, 7. Tom Cohick, 8. Donnie Marshall, 9. Mike Duvall. (Top 5 Transfer)
DASH: 1. Jeremy Miller, 2. Randle Chupp, 3. Booper Bare, 4. Mike Balzano, 5. Jimmy Bernheisel, 6. Robbie Blair, 7. Sean Cosgrove, 8. Jack Pencil.
A MAIN: 1.Jeremy Miller, 2. Mike Balzano, 3. Bo Feathers, 4. Kenny Pettyjohn, 5. Booper Bare, 6. Jack Pencil, 7. Sean Cosgrove, 8. Darryl Hills, 9. Robbie Blair, 10. Devin Friese, 11. Doug Drown, 12. Dennis Franklin, 13. Ricky Elliott, 14. Keith Jackson, 15. Jim Bernheisel, 16. Rod Conley, 17. Ray Love Jr., 18. Doug Sanders, 19. Brent Robinson, 20. Jeff Cooke, 21. Louie Littlepage, 22. Steve Phillips, 23. Randle Chupp, 24. Matt Hubbard. (Lap Leaders – 1: Miller 1 – 50)
VICTORY LAP LATE MODEL 35 LAP FEATURE (23 CARS):
1. Ronald Cusic, 2.Sommey Lacey, Jr., 3. Pat Wood, 4. Roland Mann, 5. Jared Powell, 6. Jamie Lathroum, 7. Craig Eastep, 8. Larry Grimstead, Jr., 9. Donnie Daniel, 10. Chris Leis, 11. Mark Parks, 12. Eddie Groome, 13. Stevie Long, 14. Matt Morgan, 15. Austin Hubbard, 16. Scott Adams, 17. Brad Rigdon, 18. Roger Bell, 19. Billy Hubbard, 20. Anthony Kincaid, 21. John Fulghum, DNS: Carl Vaughan, DQ: Scotty Nelson (From 13th). (Lap Leaders – 1: Cusic 1 – 35)
FAST TIME: 19.706 seconds, 91.343 MPH
TRUCKIN THUNDER SPORTSMAN 30 LAP FEATURE (25 CARS):
1. Donnie Owens, 2. Walker Arthur, 3. Bobby Bustamante, 4. Roger Jamerson, 5. Robert Marshall, 6. Derek Scott, 7. John James Jr., 8. Jerry Scott, 9. Ray Paul, 10. William King, 11. Gene Jamerson Sr., 12. Olin Vaughan Jr., 13. Gene Snow Sr., 14. Davis Lipscombe, 15. Shane Morcom, 16. Mark Smith, 17. Thomas Corbin, 18. Vaughan Haywood, 19. Okey Synan Jr., 20. James Miller, 21. Jack Foulkes, 22. J.R. Overstreet, DNS:Daren Bolac, Craig Stanard, DQ: Sam Tignor (From 14th). (Lap Leaders – 1: Owens 1 – 30)
FAST TIME: Walker Arthur – 22.135 seconds, 81.319 MPH