Sunday, May 31, 2020
Sauerman to victory lane, Nelson goes back-to-back
Boone Speedway saw another big car count for its Saturday night racing program with 199 race cars checked into the pits. Dylan Nelson repeated his win from last week in the IMCA Pickett Salvage Hobby Stock division. Cory Sauerman took home the victory in the IMCA Snap-On Tools Modified contest, and it was Jay Schmidt making a last lap pass for the win in the IMCA Arnold Motor Supply Stock Car division. Jake Sachau took the win in the IMCA Elmquist Towing Northern SportMod class, and Joel Huggins took the checkers, winning in the MADCRA My Race Pass Mod Lites. This was the second week of track points for all the IMCA classes, and the first week for Mod Lites.
Feature racing kicked off with the Mod Lite 15-lap feature. Joel Huggins would start on the pole of this one and lead all laps on his way to victory. He finished well ahead of second place Charlie Brown. Bryan Zehm came from seventh starting position to finish in third place. Jeff Stensland and Joe Glick finished fourth and fifth. Only one yellow marred this feature, that coming at lap two. From there on, the race went unhindered to the checkers.
Up next was the 18-lap IMCA Northern SportMod feature event. Ryan King led the first two laps, only to have Jake Sachau, Manning, Iowa, snatch it away on lap three. From there on, Sachau had little trouble in holding a comfortable lead the remaining way to the checkers in a race that went caution free. Cam Reimers took the runner up spot, Osceola, Iowa driver Garrett Nelson came home in third place, fourth went to twelfth place starter Doug Smith, and Johnathon Logue took fifth after starting eleventh.
The IMCA Modified 20-lap main event came next. This one saw pole sitter Tony Hofbauer lead the first nine circuits of the race, but Cory Sauerman changed that on lap ten when he took command. Sauerman was enjoying his ride at the front of the pack until Tim Ward began to reel him in. When a yellow flew at lap nineteen,,,the only caution of the race, sending it into over time with a green-white-checkered finish. It was not what Sauerman was wanting, but JUST what Ward was hoping for. When the race restarted, Ward moved to the topside hoping the momentum would carry him around leader Sauerman, but it was all for naught as Sauerman sailed across the finish line first to take the win. Ward had to settle for the runner up spot. Rookie in the division, Jake McBirnie posted a third place finish, last week's winner Aaron Johnson, Brainerd, Minnesota came from eleventh starting position to finish in fourth place, and Joel Rust came from sixteenth to round out the top five. This was Sauerman's first win at Boone Speedway since July of 2017 .
In the 20-lap IMCA Stock Car A main, Kyle Everts was looking to be on his way to victory until he was suddenly off power, handing the lead over to second place runner Bob Daniels. Daniels was then smelling the roses as he took the white flag....only to have a caution fly for a spinning car. This would set up another green-white-checkered showdown, and happy to see it was second place runner Jay Schmidt. Schmidt, who started twelfth and was coming hot on the topside was eager for the restart. It was a near dead heat as the two flashed across under the final white flag, but Schmidt had the topside momentum that carried him around Daniels, and sent him to victory lane for the first time this season. Daniels had to be content with second place this night. Todd Fisher had a good run and finished third, fourth went to veteran racer Robert Stofer, and Devin Smith started twenty-second, coming from a B main, and finished fifth.
As a note, all three Smith brothers in the Stock Car class, Devin, David, and Donavon all had to qualify through a B main. Something you seldom see! They would finish fifth, sixth, and seventh respectively.
The IMCA Hobby Stocks ended the night's racing with their 15-lap feature event. Braden Richards led the troops in the early going of the race but Dylan Nelson was quickly up to challenge him by lap three. By lap five, Nelson had taken over the top spot, and was successful in warding off Richards the rest of the way to the checkers. Richards held the second spot, Eric Knutson came from eleventh starting position to take third place, fourth was Solomon Bennett, and Shane Butler completed the top five. Nelson matched his win from last week. Only one caution flew for the Hobby Stocks, that coming on lap two.
At least ten Minnesota drivers were on hand again last night, as they seek to go racing while they await their state opening up their tracks. As of June 1, Iowa will be allowing fans in the stands at 50% capacity as social distancing for Covid 19 remains. Boone Speedway will be open for the fans next Saturday night, June 6. Pits open at 3:30, grandstands at 4, hot laps at 5, and racing at 6. IMCA TV will also be broadcasting PPV as it will each week.
Sunday, May 24, 2020
Johnson, Smith brothers, Nelson, and Forster top huge field of cars at Boone Speedway
A huge field of 234 cars checked into the Boone Speedway on Saturday night which included a Corn Belt Nationals Series race for the Mod Lite division. A West Coast driver, Zac Forster would take home that crown for the night. Minnesota racer Aaron Johnson swept to the win in the final circuit in the IMCA Snap-On Tools Modified class. Devin Smith topped the IMCA Arnold Motor Supply's IMCA Stock Cars, while brother Doug Smith took the checkers in a field of sixty-five entries in the Elmquist Towing IMCA Northern SportMods. The night cap saw defending Super Nationals Champion Dylan Nelson take home the win in the IMCA Pickett Salvage Hobby Stocks.
The governor's proclamation of no fans in the stands continued, with an empty grandstand and drivers and their pit crew, as well as track staff, practicing social distancing.
Forty-two My Race Pass Mod Lites were in town for one of their Corn Belt Nationals Series races. Drivers from all over Iowa plus several states came to try their luck at Iowa's Action Track. A pair of #11 cars led the field through much of the race with the #11P of Jon Padilla, Silvis, Illinois, holding off the #11 of long tow Zac Forster from Bakersfield, California. As the 20-lap feature race was a lap from finished, two cars spun in front of the leaders, and though the green light never went off, it was apparent that leader Padilla was expecting a caution to fly, as he let off the throttle. Forster was quick to realize the green was still out, and flew around Padilla to take the win. Padilla held on to take second, third went to Josh May, Joel Huggins was fourth and last week's winner Mike Kennedy rounded out the top five. It was a hard lesson learned for Padilla of you never stop racing until you take the checkers!
A huge field of sixty-five IMCA Northern SportMods were on hand for a night of racing. Dylan VanWyk, the youngster from Oskaloosa, Iowa led the way in the 18 lap feature event from the drop of the green flag and was looking strong as he held back the thundering herd behind him. Among those drivers charging hard were Johnathon Logue, Doug Smith, and from deep in the pack, Brayton Carter. It then became a pack of those four cars getting locked into a tight battle, with Doug Smith getting the upper hand at lap twelve. He never relinquished that lead, sailing home under the flying checkers to score the victory. It was a fight to the finish for position behind him, with Brayton Carter, taking the runner up position after starting twenty-third. Dylan VanWyk was third, Johnathon Logue fourth, just holding off Hunter Longnecker in fifth.
Thirty-nine IMCA Modifieds were in competition and it was appearing that hometown driver Russell Dickerson was going to top them all as he immediately powered to the lead from his fourth place starting spot. Dickerson was still leading the 20-lap feature event as the laps wound down but Brainerd, Minnesota driver, Aaron Johnson, who had started ninth on the grid, had reeled him in and was challenging. Dickerson held the upper hand at lap nineteen, but was unable to hold off his nemesis that final lap with Johnson making the pass and snatching the win. Dickerson had to settle for second. Kyle Brown moved up from eleventh starting position, to finish third, fourth was Trent Loverude, New Ulm, Minnesota, and Chase Rudolph completed the top five.
Forty-seven of the Class too Tough to Tame, the IMCA Stock Cars entered the pits. This one would be led from start to finish the entire 18-laps by Lake City's Devin Smith. He finished comfortably ahead of brother Donavon Smith who had started seventh on the field. Jay Schmidt finished third, Scott Davis, defending track champion in the division, was fourth, and another of the Smith brothers, David Smith, finished fifth.
The night cap finale was the the 15-lap IMCA Hobby Stock feature. Dylan Nelson, defending Super National's champion of the class, took full advantage of his pole starting spot, leading the entire race to take the win. Seth Butler challenged Nelson in the final two laps but had to be content with the runner up spot. Solomon Bennett was a hard charger, coming from thirteenth starting position to finish third, as was fourth place finisher Jimmy Johnson who started twenty-second. Zac Smith rounded out the top five.
Out of state drivers were in abundance last evening. Two drivers in the Mod Lite division hauled all the way from California to compete in the National series. Winner of their feature, Zac Forster as well as Kaden Cochrun, were from Bakersfield, California. Others racers on hand for that series came from Illinois and Kansas.
Grey Ferrando and Kersey Ferrando who call Stayton, Oregon home, competed in the Modified class. Word is that they are keeping their hauler in the Midwest, as racing in their home area is up in the air as to whether racing will be held at all. Other racers on hand came from Illinois, Nebraska, Kansas, Wisconsin, Missouri, Minnesota, Arizona, and Michigan.
It was another night of empty grandstands as we await word that spectators will be allowed. Until then, tune in to IMCA TV for coverage weekly. Check Boone Speedway on Facebook and the www.raceboone.com website for updated information.
The governor's proclamation of no fans in the stands continued, with an empty grandstand and drivers and their pit crew, as well as track staff, practicing social distancing.
Forty-two My Race Pass Mod Lites were in town for one of their Corn Belt Nationals Series races. Drivers from all over Iowa plus several states came to try their luck at Iowa's Action Track. A pair of #11 cars led the field through much of the race with the #11P of Jon Padilla, Silvis, Illinois, holding off the #11 of long tow Zac Forster from Bakersfield, California. As the 20-lap feature race was a lap from finished, two cars spun in front of the leaders, and though the green light never went off, it was apparent that leader Padilla was expecting a caution to fly, as he let off the throttle. Forster was quick to realize the green was still out, and flew around Padilla to take the win. Padilla held on to take second, third went to Josh May, Joel Huggins was fourth and last week's winner Mike Kennedy rounded out the top five. It was a hard lesson learned for Padilla of you never stop racing until you take the checkers!
A huge field of sixty-five IMCA Northern SportMods were on hand for a night of racing. Dylan VanWyk, the youngster from Oskaloosa, Iowa led the way in the 18 lap feature event from the drop of the green flag and was looking strong as he held back the thundering herd behind him. Among those drivers charging hard were Johnathon Logue, Doug Smith, and from deep in the pack, Brayton Carter. It then became a pack of those four cars getting locked into a tight battle, with Doug Smith getting the upper hand at lap twelve. He never relinquished that lead, sailing home under the flying checkers to score the victory. It was a fight to the finish for position behind him, with Brayton Carter, taking the runner up position after starting twenty-third. Dylan VanWyk was third, Johnathon Logue fourth, just holding off Hunter Longnecker in fifth.
Thirty-nine IMCA Modifieds were in competition and it was appearing that hometown driver Russell Dickerson was going to top them all as he immediately powered to the lead from his fourth place starting spot. Dickerson was still leading the 20-lap feature event as the laps wound down but Brainerd, Minnesota driver, Aaron Johnson, who had started ninth on the grid, had reeled him in and was challenging. Dickerson held the upper hand at lap nineteen, but was unable to hold off his nemesis that final lap with Johnson making the pass and snatching the win. Dickerson had to settle for second. Kyle Brown moved up from eleventh starting position, to finish third, fourth was Trent Loverude, New Ulm, Minnesota, and Chase Rudolph completed the top five.
Forty-seven of the Class too Tough to Tame, the IMCA Stock Cars entered the pits. This one would be led from start to finish the entire 18-laps by Lake City's Devin Smith. He finished comfortably ahead of brother Donavon Smith who had started seventh on the field. Jay Schmidt finished third, Scott Davis, defending track champion in the division, was fourth, and another of the Smith brothers, David Smith, finished fifth.
The night cap finale was the the 15-lap IMCA Hobby Stock feature. Dylan Nelson, defending Super National's champion of the class, took full advantage of his pole starting spot, leading the entire race to take the win. Seth Butler challenged Nelson in the final two laps but had to be content with the runner up spot. Solomon Bennett was a hard charger, coming from thirteenth starting position to finish third, as was fourth place finisher Jimmy Johnson who started twenty-second. Zac Smith rounded out the top five.
Out of state drivers were in abundance last evening. Two drivers in the Mod Lite division hauled all the way from California to compete in the National series. Winner of their feature, Zac Forster as well as Kaden Cochrun, were from Bakersfield, California. Others racers on hand for that series came from Illinois and Kansas.
Grey Ferrando and Kersey Ferrando who call Stayton, Oregon home, competed in the Modified class. Word is that they are keeping their hauler in the Midwest, as racing in their home area is up in the air as to whether racing will be held at all. Other racers on hand came from Illinois, Nebraska, Kansas, Wisconsin, Missouri, Minnesota, Arizona, and Michigan.
It was another night of empty grandstands as we await word that spectators will be allowed. Until then, tune in to IMCA TV for coverage weekly. Check Boone Speedway on Facebook and the www.raceboone.com website for updated information.
Sunday, May 17, 2020
Boone Speedway kicks things off for 2020....with Covid 19 restrictions
The Boone Speedway finally got its season kicked off on Saturday night, albeit with a revised format due to Covid 19 restrictions dictated by the State of Iowa. Though racing went on as usual, the stands were empty, void of the fans cheering on the drivers. The fans had the option of watching a live video cast on IMCA.TV of the racing action.
Mike Kennedy took the first checkers of the 2020 racing season, winning the 15-lap Mod Lite feature. Kennedy started sixth and had the lead by lap four, never to look back. Bryan Zehm worked his way to the front of the field from his ninth starting position, and took home the runner up spot. Early leader Terry Brown was third, fourth went to Randy Bryan, last years track champion, and Joel Huggins completed the top five. Eighteen of the Mod Lites were on hand for opening night.
Johnathon Logue, the 2019 IMCA Super Nationals Champion in the SportMod division, picked up where he left off and took the win in the IMCA Elmquist Towing SportMod 20-lap event. Logue took command on lap nine, passing then leader Cory Pestotnik, and kept a tight hold on that top spot the remaining distance to capture the victory. Pole sitter Curtis Veber came home in second place, third went to Cam Reimers, fourth to Cory Pestotnik, and Daniel Tasler came from tenth starting spot, to finish fifth.
There were thirty-six SportMods in competition last evening and they, along with the rest of the IMCA classes, all required a B main to whittle their starting feature to twenty-four cars. Dusty Masolini won that B main.
The IMCA Snap-on Tools Modifieds went 20-laps in their feature event with Ricky Thornton snaring himself another of his many wins, leading all but the first lap of the contest. Tim Ward chased Thornton much of the distance but had to settle for the runner up position. Todd Shute started seventh, and took third, fourth went to Joel Rust, and Brainerd, Minnesota's Aaron Johnson rounded out the top five. Dakota Sproul, from Hays, Kansas won the B main required to set the twenty-four car starting main event.
The IMCA Arnold Motor Supply Stock Cars were up next for another 20-lap feature event. Tony Hofbauer and Lakefield, Minnesota's Jeff Larson started on the front row, and entered into a battle at the drop of the green. Larson jumped to the lead and then the two swapped the top spot for several laps until Hofbauer was able to establish it for good on lap eleven. From then on, he pulled away and took the checkers, securing his first ever IMCA Stock Car victory. Hofbauer, who did double duty on the night, also racing in the Modified class, finished comfortably ahead of second place Todd Reitzler. Brothers David and Devin Smith finished third and fourth, and Jeff Larson was fifth. There were thirty-three IMCA Stock Cars checked in at the speedway. Jesse Smith from Boxhom won the B main.
The night cap was the Pickett Salvage IMCA Hobby Stock 15-lap feature. This one was lead from start to finish by pole sitter Jack Phillips. Last year's track champion, Aaron Rudolph was gaining on the leader as the laps wound down, but ran out of laps to finish no better than second. Solomon Bennett took third, fourth went to Curt Reed, and Brandon Cox started seventeenth, and took fifth. Brandon Long from Norwalk, Iowa won the division's B main.
It was strange seeing the empty grandstands during the racing. The usual grandstand side was quiet except for staff in the tower. Everyone is anticipating Governor Reynold's announcement that spectators will soon be allowed. But until then, racing will continue at Boone Speedway next Saturday night, May 23 with empty stands. IMCA TV will once again be providing pay per view as they did last night, for those interested.
Mike Kennedy took the first checkers of the 2020 racing season, winning the 15-lap Mod Lite feature. Kennedy started sixth and had the lead by lap four, never to look back. Bryan Zehm worked his way to the front of the field from his ninth starting position, and took home the runner up spot. Early leader Terry Brown was third, fourth went to Randy Bryan, last years track champion, and Joel Huggins completed the top five. Eighteen of the Mod Lites were on hand for opening night.
Johnathon Logue, the 2019 IMCA Super Nationals Champion in the SportMod division, picked up where he left off and took the win in the IMCA Elmquist Towing SportMod 20-lap event. Logue took command on lap nine, passing then leader Cory Pestotnik, and kept a tight hold on that top spot the remaining distance to capture the victory. Pole sitter Curtis Veber came home in second place, third went to Cam Reimers, fourth to Cory Pestotnik, and Daniel Tasler came from tenth starting spot, to finish fifth.
There were thirty-six SportMods in competition last evening and they, along with the rest of the IMCA classes, all required a B main to whittle their starting feature to twenty-four cars. Dusty Masolini won that B main.
The IMCA Snap-on Tools Modifieds went 20-laps in their feature event with Ricky Thornton snaring himself another of his many wins, leading all but the first lap of the contest. Tim Ward chased Thornton much of the distance but had to settle for the runner up position. Todd Shute started seventh, and took third, fourth went to Joel Rust, and Brainerd, Minnesota's Aaron Johnson rounded out the top five. Dakota Sproul, from Hays, Kansas won the B main required to set the twenty-four car starting main event.
The IMCA Arnold Motor Supply Stock Cars were up next for another 20-lap feature event. Tony Hofbauer and Lakefield, Minnesota's Jeff Larson started on the front row, and entered into a battle at the drop of the green. Larson jumped to the lead and then the two swapped the top spot for several laps until Hofbauer was able to establish it for good on lap eleven. From then on, he pulled away and took the checkers, securing his first ever IMCA Stock Car victory. Hofbauer, who did double duty on the night, also racing in the Modified class, finished comfortably ahead of second place Todd Reitzler. Brothers David and Devin Smith finished third and fourth, and Jeff Larson was fifth. There were thirty-three IMCA Stock Cars checked in at the speedway. Jesse Smith from Boxhom won the B main.
The night cap was the Pickett Salvage IMCA Hobby Stock 15-lap feature. This one was lead from start to finish by pole sitter Jack Phillips. Last year's track champion, Aaron Rudolph was gaining on the leader as the laps wound down, but ran out of laps to finish no better than second. Solomon Bennett took third, fourth went to Curt Reed, and Brandon Cox started seventeenth, and took fifth. Brandon Long from Norwalk, Iowa won the division's B main.
It was strange seeing the empty grandstands during the racing. The usual grandstand side was quiet except for staff in the tower. Everyone is anticipating Governor Reynold's announcement that spectators will soon be allowed. But until then, racing will continue at Boone Speedway next Saturday night, May 23 with empty stands. IMCA TV will once again be providing pay per view as they did last night, for those interested.
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