Tuesday's show at the Marshalltown Speedway was one we were really looking forward to. The powerful USMTS modifieds were coming to town to try their hand at conquering the Highbanks.
Thirty-one of the traveling series cars were on hand and while Mother Nature tried to spoil all the fun, the show was hurried along enough to salvage 20-laps of the proposed 40-lap feature, making it an official race. Also on the program were the USRA stock cars running their Dart Ironman Challenge series, B-modifieds, Dwarf/Mod Lites, and the Karl Chevrolet Dirt Trucks.
The stock cars and trucks did not get their features in and it is our understanding that they will complete their features at the upcoming Havoc on the Highbanks on September 17-18.
Karsyn's Krusaders were also on hand at the speedway, selling shirts and decals, holding a "walk-the-track" event; all in the hopes of bringing cancer awareness to the public and gathering funds for donating to Make-A-Wish Foundation, Lymphoma and Leukemia Society, and Give Kids the World. Check out www.karsynskrusaders.com for all the info on this great effort as they "Kick Cancer's Butt, One Lap at a Time".
By the time the first feature pulled on the track, the clouds were rolling in and, as has been the all too common occurrence of approaching rain, was of concern, AGAIN! That first feature was the Dwarf/Mod Lites which were thirteen strong. Mike Morrill put his red #6 to the lead early but Tim Hennigar was moving well through the field and into the second spot by lap six. Hennigar made the pass on Morrill at lap ten, and went home to the checkers first. Morrill kept the second spot, Joel Huggins captured third place, fourth went to Ivan Guerra, and fifth was Mike Kennedy.
The B modifieds quickly took to the track for their A main. It was pretty much a "who will get second" as the 10 of Cayden Carter dominated the entire race. Danny Dvorak in the 3R car tallied a second place finish, followed by Matt Lettow in third, Carter VandenBerg in fourth, and young Tyler Droste captured fifth.
The USMTS modifieds were sent to the track next for their 40-lap feature. By this time, we had been watching the flashes of lightning that were becoming more prevalent in the western sky.
With the show hurried along, the usual patriotic parade lap did not happen. Darin Duffy and Jon Tesch were the front row sitters and took off to lead the field in those positions. It was appearing this race was going to go to the "Karsyn's Krusaders" wrapped #19D car of Duffy as he was skillfully circling the track to maintain the lead over Tesch. However, at lap 17, Duffy slowed, came to a halt in turn four, the victim of a blown motor. Tesch then inherited the lead spot on the restart, with Happy, Texas driver Rodney Sanders and Oklahoma driver, Jason Hughes tailing him. On the half-way lap, the 17S of Mike Spaulding took a roll in turn one, bringing out the red flag. Spaulding emerged from the car, without injury. As things were being cleared on the track, drops of rain began to fall, becoming heavier and heavier. Radar was showing it was not going to be just a light shower, so we---along with most of the grandstand--began our exit move, while the field of cars remained on the track. We got to our vehicle and then heard the announcement that the races were called and the feature scored complete. Jon Tesch took the win, Jason Hughes had slipped by Rodney Sanders as they finished second and third respectively, fourth went to Tommy Myer and fifth to Mark Elliott.
Positively Racing was well represented last night, so take the time to check out "Back Stretch" and "Tapfan's Tours" for their take on the action last night as well. It was nice to have two people approach us last night to say they read our blog. We always appreciate meeting those people and thank them.
For complete results from last night, check www.usmts.com as well as info on their upcoming events. We plan to head to the Southern Iowa Speedway for their next race tonight, Wednesday, September 1, and can only hope that the weather holds off. Until next time, happy racing!
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