Middleford Speedway
July 10, 2009 Results
Middleford Speedway, Seaford, DE 07/10/2009
Middleford Speedway lost a great friend last week when Frank Marsh, former PR man for the speedway, passed away in his home. The fans and racers honored Frank and his family with donations throughout the evening. The TUSA Mod Lites and the 600 Micro Sprints provided touching salutes to Frank. He was a true race fan and would have been proud and honored. He will be missed by all.
Feature Race Results:
270 Micro Sprints, 15 Laps:
Lewis gets career win #2… Kellie Lewis has had her 1st taste of victory and was out for another. A front row start alongside pole-sitter Hank Steller III gave her a look at open track. On the first lap she was quick to take the lead and hold on to it for the win. Last week’s winner, JT Knight, moved from his 4th starting spot and battled with Steller, getting past him while weaving through lapped traffic. Knight remained close to Lewis for his 2nd place finish. Heat race winner Kelsey Johnson charged forward from her 6th place starting position to a 3rd place finish as the 70L of Kyle Lloyd maneuvered an impressive race from 9th place to a 4th place spot. Complete results are 1) 88, Kellie Lewis 2) X1, JT Knight 3) 3K, Kelsey Johnson 4) 70L, Kyle Lloyd 5) 55, Hank Steller III 6) 99, Kensey Lewis 7) 9B, Bryan Luberti 8) 92B, Mike King 9) 11V, David VanPelt 10) 7, Justin Jones.
600 Micro Sprints, 20 Laps:
Bill Jackson returns to the dirt oval… After a 2-year hiatus from micro sprint racing, Bill Jackson proved that he has not lost his touch. Jackson lined up on the pole and did not waiver for 20 laps. The caution-free feature was filled with exciting, close racing. Jon Warfield kept time with Jackson as brother Jason Warfield battled behind him. Hard chargers Luke Thomas, starting 8th, and Randy Oswald, starting 9th, moved through the crowd to the heels of Joey Startt and made for nail-biting racing along with Jason Warfield as the cars worked through lapped traffic. Complete results are 1) 22, Bill Jackson 2) 9, Jon Warfield 3) 19, Jason Warfield 4) 19G, Joey Startt 5) 2T, Luke Thomas 6) 29, Randy Oswald 7) 18M, Matt Esham 8) 55C, Ron Crossley 9) 44, AJ Mitchell 10) 91L, Jeremy Lynch 11) 65, Stephanie Jones 12) 47, Bill Unglert
Rookie Mod Lites, 15Laps:
Rookie Josh Clark takes the checkered flag…. The six car field was close and racy for all 15 laps. The 27 car of Nick Nash was on the pole for the start and was quickly forced to defend his territory. Josh Clark worked his way to 2nd as Brandon Watkins tried the high side and the low side to make his passes. Late race caution flags for spins realigned the group putting Clark in the lead followed by Chace Biron and Stacy Roberts. Complete results are 1) 49, Josh Clark 2) 29, Chace Biron 3) Z14, Stacy Roberts 4) 4, Brandon Watkins 5) 1, Zac Weller 6) 27, Nick Nash
Jr Mod Lites, 15 Laps sponsored by Taylor & Messick, Inc.:
Derek McGee wins the two-car shootout... Taylor & Messick sponsored the Jr Mod Lite race for the evening. The two car field started side by side and raced caution free for the full 15 laps. McGee maintained his lead over the car of young driver Adam Weber to take his win. Complete results are: 1) 96, Derek McGee 2) 20, Adam Weber
Pro Mod Lites, 15 Laps:
It’s Scott Tessman’s night for a win…. Previous winner Shawn Weber had the pole starting position for the Pro Mod Lite race. She maintained the lead as an early race caution for a tangle with Tyler Hughes and Tony Aguilar sent Hughes to the infield, unable to continue, and tightened the field for the restart. Two laps later Tessman made his move to get around Weber taking the race lead. Donnie Ackenbrack drove from his 5th starting spot around Aguilar and Weber and on the heels of Tessman. With just two laps to go, the racing was intense and Ackenbrack got ever-so-slightly loose as Tessman held on for the win. Complete results are: 1) 9, Scott Tessman 2) 91, Donnie Ackenbrack 3) 70, Tony Aguilar 4) 19, Shawn Weber 5) 8H, Tyler Hughes 6) 15R, Richie Wilson
TUSA Mod-Lites, 20 Laps sponsored by Taylor & Messick, Inc.:
A big win for Jimmy Wills… Taylor & Messick sponsored the TUSA Mod Lite race for the evening. Jimmy Wills started in 2nd position beside pole sitter Paul McGinley, they were both in for a tough, caution-plagued race. Wills was patient throughout the restarts and when working his way through the lapped cars giving him reward at the checkered flag. Kevin Mckinney showcased his driving skills while maneuvering around the field from his 10th starting position to 4th at the race end. With 2 laps to go in the race, Ty Short made his move up to 2nd, getting around the 978 of McGinley. Complete results are: 1) 22, Jimmy Wills 2) 8, Ty Short 3) 978, Paul McGinley 4) V75, Kevin McKinney 5) 21JR, Curt Miles Jr 6) 91. Donnie Ackenbrack 7) 9, Scott Tessman 8) 17, James McKinney 9) 70, Tony Aguilar 10) 1, James Hill 11) 72, Tyler Reed 12) 21, Kirk Miles 13) 3D, Dean Seemans 14) 19, Shawn Weber 15) 8H, Tyler Hughes
¾ Scale Late Models, 15 Laps:
Kerry King comes out in front… A four car field lined up for some tight racing. Dylan Evans and Scott Hitchens lined up in front of Ray Gulliver and Kerry King. Evans jumped out to the lead as the race started. Hitchens got sideways and took a path through the infield as the K&B car of Kerry King caught Evans. At the halfway point King made his move around Evans with both cars fighting hard to keep straight. King would get that front spot and keep it for the rest of the race. Ray Gulliver out pressure on Evans for the second position with a close sprint to the checkered flag. Complete results: 1) K&B, Kerry King 2) 80, Dylan Evans 3) 3D, Ray Gulliver 4) 15, Scott Hitchens
NAPA Chargers:
Tubbs gets another win…Derek Swafford and Jeff Carey sat on the front row followed by a thundering herd of NAPA Chargers. Carey was quick to take the lead as Kyle Tubbs began his move forward from his 5th starting spot. A caution for a spin bunched the group together allowing Tubbs to continue his quest. He moved through the cars to the second spot after getting around Swafford. Tubbs took the lead as Carey’s car met with mechanical problems and had to be driven to the infield. A tough battle ensued between the 61 car of Ashley Merritt and the 27 car of Jay Sipple. Merritt moved to a 3rd place finish while Sipple was unable to finish due to mechanical problems. Complete results are: 1) 60, Kyle Tubbs 2) 89, Derek Swafford 3) 61, Ashley Merritt 4) 37T, Chris Martinez 5) 27, Jay Sipple 6) X, Jeff Carey 7) 27W, Tyler White 8) 3, Jay Worth