GUY YOUNG CLAIMS MODIFIED WIN AT SHASTA SPEEDWAY

Anderson, CA…. June 1, 2013….. It was the Q-97 and RED Radio Fan Appreciation night at the races at Shasta Speedway, and a packed grandstand cheered for Guy Young of Redding as he came from ninth starting in the 12 car field to lead all but two laps of the non-stop event and capture his second Taylor Motors Modified feature event.

Other divisional winners were Ryan Peeples from Redding in the Napa Late Models, Katina Baker of Redding in the BPT Carburetors Mini Stocks, Trevor Harrison of Redding in the Player’s Pizza, Bombers, Steve Davis of Redding in the Shasta Legends Cars, and Justin Sturges of Anderson in the Tire Factory Hornets.

Young passed early leader Michael Morrison Jr. on lap three of the modified 30 lapper and began to put distance between him and his fellow competitors. Visiting driver Darrin Knight found the outside lane to his liking, assuming second from Morrison on lap six. Points leader Kyle Borden followed Knight’s line and moved into third on lap seven. Trophy dash winner Randy Houston drove under Morrison on eight and Jon Vanderpool picked off Morrison on 11.

Borden pursued Knight on the outside for several laps, but his first three attempts to pass were unsuccessful when they caught lapped traffic and Borden had to back off. Borden finally dove under Knight and moved into second on lap 22. Houston swapped places with Knight on the final lap, and at the checkered flag it was Young, Borden, Houston, Knight and Vanderpool. Rich Cobb, Morrison, Chad Moore, Wes Taylor and Mike Helwig rounded out the top ten. Heat wins went to Morrison and Borden. Borden set fast time of 16.428.

The late model feature began with Joe Bratolli forging ahead of Mike Webb at the drop of the green flag with Gary Pyszora and Peeples next in line. Both Pyszora and Peeples drove around Webb on lap two, and on lap nine Peeples moved to the high side, passing Pyszora the following round. Peeples chased down Bratolli and the duo ran nose to tail the next 10 circuits.

The yellow flag flew on lap 21 when Mike Webb spun on the back-stretch, and the double-file restart saw Peeples in the lead. Peter Smith III slow the action again on 22 with his back-stretch spin, and the final rounds went without incident with Peeples collecting his second season victory. Bratolli settled for second ahead of Pyszora, Webb, Smith, Brandon Warlick and Douglas Atkins. Pyszora won the heat race, Bratolli took the trophy dash, and Peeples set fast time of 16.987.

Baker started on the pole of the mini stock main event and was chased for 17 laps by Derrick King until King’s car slowed and stopped on the front-stretch bringing out the yellow. This put Brian King on the outside of Baker for the restart, but Baker held her own, keeping King in second place with Pete Smith in third. The race was slowed again on 21 when Brent Harrison spun in turn two. Baker stayed out in front the remaining laps, winning her second season feature. Brian King finished second with Smith third, Chuck Knauer fourth and David Felch fifth. Baker also won the trophy dash. Derrick King won the heat race, and Brian King set fast time of 18.272.

Bomber action saw Steve Hagstrom forge ahead of David Dillinger Sr., but when Dillinger drove into the turn too deep, his car pushed high and he dropped to last place. This opened the door for David Dillinger Jr to move from fifth to first in only five laps. But Harrision was on the prowl and dove under Dillinger and into the lead on lap seven. Both Brian Smith and Jerry Green Jr. slipped under Dillinger on the 11^th round, and five laps later Green’s car overheated and spilled water on the track. When Dillinger hit the liquid, his car lost traction and he skid hard into the turn one concrete, ending his run.

The restart saw Harrison in control with Smith second and James John third. The raced was slowed the final time when Dilllinger Sr. and Johns came together spinning in turn two. At the same time Green drove his car to the pits. Smith made a final challenge, but Harrison prevailed to collect his second season victory. Smith settled for second, Johns rebounded to finish third with Kevin Walker fourth and Hagstrom fifth. Harrison also set fast time of 18.230 and won the heat race. Dash honors went to Green.

The race was slowed before even one lap was run in the legends cars 20 lapper when Neal Kinder made contact with Randy Stutesman’s car, causing both to spin. When racing finally got under way it was Brian Kamisky the early leader with Steve Davis and Ehrin Landis next in line. Davis stole the lead away from Kamisky on lap four just before Buddy Cox spun into the back-stretch wall. Cox was towed to the pits and at the same time Landis retired his car.

Davis stayed out in front the remaining rounds, winning his first legends event. Kamisky finished second ahead of Kinder and Stutsman. Stutsman set fast time of 18.178, Cox won the heat race, and Davis took the trophy dash.

For the first time the hornets ran trophy dashes without the chicane obstacle course. Steve Hills was the winner of the fast dash, and Ken Downs collected the trophy in the bonus dash. Hills also beat Sturges for the win in the heat race. The 20 lap main event saw the drivers weave in and out of the tire barriers with the top dogs looking like the pro drivers at Sears Point.

Evan Felch was out in front the first half of the event, but Sturges came from last place and made the winning pass on lap 11. Hills passed Felch for second on lap 16, but missed a tire and was docked one spot at the end of the race. It was the fourth win for Sturges. Felch moved up to second with Hills third, Randy Sinders fourth, and Downs fifth.

Racing resumes at Shasta Speedway during the Shasta County fair with Outlaw Kart races on Wednesday, Late Models, Hornets, Mini Stocks and Boat Races on Friday, and Modifieds, Bombers, Pro-4 Mofifieds and a Demolition Derby on Saturday. The show begans at 7:00 pm all three nights.

For more information visit the website at www.ShastaSpeedway.com or call Blair Aiken at 707-349-6998.

Outlaw Go-Karts “Tyler Wolf Memorial”

Racing resumes at Shasta Speedway during the Shasta County fair with Outlaw Kart races on Wednesday, Late Models, Hornets, Mini Stocks and Boat Races on Friday, and Modifieds, Bombers, Pro-4 Mofifieds and a Demolition Derby on Saturday. The show begans at 7:00 pm all three nights.

]]> http://shastaspeedway.com/next-race-saturday-july-28/feed/ 0 http://shastaspeedway.com/derby-rules-and-entry-forms/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=derby-rules-and-entry-forms http://shastaspeedway.com/derby-rules-and-entry-forms/#comments Thu, 23 May 2013 15:43:54 +0000 ShastaSpeedway http://shastaspeedway.com/?p=946 DRIVER RULES

OFFICIALS DECISIONS ARE FINAL!

*THIS IS NOT A TEAM DERBY*

1. Only officials and derby drivers are allowed in the arena area before, during and after the heats and main event. NO PIT CREW ALLOWED (Car may be disqualified for violating)

2. THE DRIVER IS RESPONSIBLE FOR HIS/HER PIT CREWS ACTIONS. One person affects the entire team. Violations of any/all rules can result in the driver and pit crew being banned from the area for the entire derby.

3. NO PIT CREW OR FAMILY MEMBER IS ALLOWED IN THE ARENA AT ANY TIME. Pit crew and family members must stay in designated areas, (pit area or grandstand) and must not communicate with officials or drivers during the running of the events. (Car may be disqualified for violating)

4. All protests should be handled before the derby starts, between the derby drivers and officials ONLY. Any protest arising after the derby will be discussed by the DRIVERS AND OFFICIALS ONLY AND WILL REQUIRE a $100.00 PROTEST FEE THAT WILL BE FORFITED TO THE DRIVER IF NO VIOLATIONS ARE FOUND.

5. No fighting allowed in the pit area or arena. No profanity or attack on any official will be allowed. VIOLATORS WILL BE PROSECUTED!!

6. No weapons of any kind allowed on Fairground property.

7. STATE LAWS WILL BE ENFORCED: NO ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CAN BE BROUGHT INTO ANY FAIRGROUND. ALL VEHICLES WILL BE THOROUGHLY SEARCHED BY THE FAIRGROUNDS SECURITY GUARDS AT THE GATE ENTRANCE INTO THE GROUNDS. If anyone in the pit area is caught with alcohol / drugs or under the influence, you will lose your pit pass and be escorted from the derby event area.

8. In the event a vehicle catches on fire, the officials will Sound a Horn and Red Flag that event. The car that caught on fire cannot participate for the remainder of the event. The Horn will sound and a green flag will be used to restart the event. (Driver of vehicle which caught on fire, must exit vehicle at this time)

9. VEHICLES AND DRIVERS MUST BE SIGNED INTO THE PIT AREA (2) HOURS BEFORE THE DERBY STARTS. FINAL TECH INSPECTIONS MUST BE COMPLETED (1) HOUR BEFORE THE START TIME. NOT COMPLYING WITH THIS RULE MAY CAUSE YOU TO BE DISQUALIFIED FROM THE EVENT. NO CARS WILL BE INSPECTED AFTER THE ALLOTTED TIME OR THE DERBY HAS STARTED. (OFFICIALS DISCRETION)

10. Last car running is not necessarily the winner. The driver is judged on aggressiveness, performance and scoring system by the officials. OFFICIALS DECISION IS FINAL!!

11. Teaming drivers will be disqualified if two or more drivers get together and make two or more consecutive hits on one car.

12. All derby cars must be registered and in the pit area 2 hours prior to derby starting.

(Get there early for good pit parking!) Late entries will park at rear parking lot (Not in Pits!)

13. All cars MUST be removed the night of the derby. No exceptions!

14. Any and all injuries must be reported to an official the night of event 3

15. There will be NO pass through gates from the pit area to grandstands. Pit crew must stay on pit side of derby arena. (Pit pass will be taken from anyone trying to enter grandstands through pit or arena area)

16. Approved safety helmets and seatbelts are required and must be worn during the entire event.

(Face shield or Goggles are highly recommended)

17. Drivers MUST wear long pants and long sleeve shirt and NO opened toed shoes while driving in the event. (A fire suit is recommended but not mandatory)

18. YOU MAY BE REFUSED THE RIGHT TO RACE BY AN OFFICIAL FOR ANY JUST REASON.

19. If you disagree with a call, we are sorry. But, do not argue it, because you will lose the argument, we promise! Our officials have a good record for making calls properly. Don’t bring us videotape and expect us to reverse the call. We will not.

20. PIT PASSES/WRISTBANDS MUST BE WORN AND VISIBLE AT ALL TIMES

21. There is a (2) minute rule: If you do not hit or move within (2) minutes, you will be disqualified. (You will be scored up until then!)

22. All drivers MUST have a Fire Extinguisher in there pit area at all times (Officials will check!)

23. A vehicle discharging heavy smoke after an event has started may be disqualified. (Officials Discretion)

24. Last but not least, ABSOLUTELY, No Whining!!!

25. Please DO NOT START CARS UNLESS SOMEONE IS SITTING IN THE DRIVERS SEAT!! PLEASE!

THANKS for your support in making this a successful derby.

Please remember, we are here to have a good time and enjoy a great sport.

Let’s all be good sports!

No arguing or complaining.

Give the crowd what they are here to see

A lot of really hard hitting! 4

Vehicle Rules (Full Size Vehicle)

*(PLEASE READ CAREFULLY, SOME CHANGES MAY HAVE BEEN MADE)

TRACK OFFICIALS WILL INSPECT ALL CARS BEFORE THE DERBY. THE HOOD AREA OF ALL CARS WILL BE OPENED FOR INSPECTION. ALL WINNING CARS WILL BE RETECHED PRIOR TO LEAVING THE ARENA AND BEFORE PAYOFF. NO PITMAN IS ALLOWED IN THE ARENA AREA DURING RETECH OF WINNING CARS. DRIVERS CAN BE DISQUALIFIED IF THEY DO NOT COMPLY WITH DERBY RULES AND/OR THE OFFICIALS DECISION DURING THE TECH INSPECTION. ANY CAR FOUND TO BE ILLEGAL, WILL FORFEIT ALL WINNINGS FOR THAT NIGHT. NO ADDITIONAL WELDING WILL BE ALLOWED ON ANY VEHICLE OFFICALS DECISIONS ARE FINAL. NO EXCEPTIONS!

1. Open to any U.S. hardtop model stock car, including station wagons. No Chrysler Imperials, Trucks, Commercial Vehicles, El Caminos, Convertibles or “New Perials”.

2. Cars that have run other derbies may not run if officials rule the car is too bent up.

3. All glass, side chrome, door handles, flammable material must be removed. Glass cannot be rolled down, it must be removed. Rear seat must be removed. This must be done before bringing the vehicle to the event.

4. Doors must be chained and/or welded shut securely. Welds cannot exceed (1) foot on any side or bottom of doors. Example: (1) 12 inch weld or (2) 6 inch welds with a gap (4) 3 inch welds with a gap. All chains on vehicle must be at least a minimum of 1/4″ chain, not to exceed 1/2″ chain. No chain to exceed (3) feet anywhere on doors. CHAIN MUST NOT BE WELDED. (BOLTED ONLY!) Driver’s door may be welded solid. SAFETY: Drivers door may have iron on outside with no width limit but must not be longer than 6 inches past edge of adjacent panel and must be tapered at both ends, may be welded or bolted.

5. Safety bar may be welded or bolted behind driver’s seat from side to side and inside the drivers’ door. Side bracing must not exceed front windshield post to 18″ behind rear edge of front doors. Safety bar and cross bracing cannot exceed 8″ in diameter. Passenger side bar must have 6 inch gap from floor! NO OTHER BRACING ALLOWED.

6. Trunk lids may be may be chained and bolted. (NEW) or welded 12” per seam ONLY! Maximum bolt 1″ in diameter w/maximum washer 3″ in diameter. All washers may not be more than 1/4″ thick. Only (2) bolts allowed on trunk. (Maximum (4) chains) per door, trunk or hood. If trunk is welded a minimum of 12” x 12” hole must be cut for inspection! If welded you can only use 2 bolts or 2 chains. Bolts to Body only NOT FRAME. (No Exceptions)

7. Hoods: (6) chains or bolts. Chains 1/4′ minimum, 1/2″ maximum. 1″ diameter bolts w/ maximum 6″ in length and 3″ washers 1/4″ thick. Bolt may be welded to 6” maximum bracing, 1/4″ thick max. NO (J) bolts, chains or any other bolt may be attached or secured to the frame. No welding or bolting of inner structure!

8. A spark arrester or air cleaner must be on carburetor. No oil type. It is also MANDATORY to have at least a 12″ hole cut in the top of the hood above the carburetor for fire access.

9. Vertical bars are MANDATORY in windshield opening in front of driver. Minimum (1) bar and maximum (3) bars. Welded in from cowl to roof for driver’s safety. No kickers allowed. 5

10. Bumpers must be stock automotive bumpers. Brackets may be welded to bumper and Frame. Bumper may be welded to bumper brackets and Bumper brackets may be welded to frame. Bumper seams may be fully welded inner to outer (No filler or added material will be allowed). 5 mph bumper may be installed using 6” x ½” flat iron mounting plates on bumper. 2” x 4” x ¼” square tubing / channel brackets may be installed on inside or outside frame rail, Maximum length not to exceed 14”. Not on top or bottom of frame. Bumper brackets will be measured from bumper. This includes rear bumpers. Do not use stock & homemade brackets together; it is one or the other! Stock brackets will not be cut down! NEW; On non 5 mph bumpers they may be welded to body 24” total. May use 2” x ¼” flat plate for filler but must use stock brackets.

11. Maximum bumper height not to exceed 18” from bottom of bumper to ground at front only (Fresh cars only).

12. If your car is rolled on its side or roof during the derby and is pushed back over by another car, you may continue to race, however, NO person shall enter the arena to push your car over. An official may also disqualify it from race if not safe to continue for any reason they see fit.

13. All vehicles must exhibit the ability to stop before entering the derby arena.

14. NO chains or U-bolts allowed for securing body to frame on any vehicle. If chain is needed after a heat for repairs, officials must give final approval before entering arena. No Exceptions!

15. NEW; To raise front of car, welding of upper A arms is allowed by using flat plate no larger than 3 x 2 x 1/4”at both front and rear of A arms. No welding in center of A arms. No bump stops allowed.

16. No coil to leaf conversions. Only stock automobile shocks and springs. No pipe in rear of vehicle to be used as shocks. No extra leafs; tape or any welding on springs allowed. Aftermarket spring shackles OK but must not be any larger than 6” long X 2 ½” wide and 1/4” thickness MAX! LEAF SPRINGS MUST BE STOCK LENGTH. NO SHORTENING OF LEAF SPRINGS WILL BE ALLOWED. Stiff suspension is allowed on FRONT only, (1) Piece of pipe, maximum of 2″ diameter per side. Or bolted A arms only. No truck leafs. NO HOMEMADE TIE RODS OR BRACING OF SPINDLES WILL BE ALLOWED!

17. NO trailer hitches/brackets. NO objects protruding outside of vehicle.

18. Gas tanks must be an approved tank made of STEEL. (Example); Jeep can, Boat tank, etc., and approved by officials. Gas tanks must be securely placed and must be bolted or chained solid. Tanks must be capped and placed directly behind the driver, inside of vehicle. Stock gas tanks CANNOT be used and MUST be removed from vehicle. NO electrical or pressure type fuel systems will be allowed. (6-gallon tank max. NO plastic tanks will be allowed)

EXCEPTION: Because of newer model cars equipped with fuel injection systems that have to run with electrical fuel pumps, an electrical kill switch MUST be added and placed where an official can turn it off as a safety precaution. Drain holes must be in the floorboard for possible fuel spills, near the gas tank.

19. Battery must be moved to the inside of the vehicle and covered with a non-conductive material. (Example: Rubber inner tube) to protect the driver. Battery must be securely bolted to the front passenger floorboard of vehicle, away from door and battery mounting plate (if used) must be no greater than 1/8” thick. No restriction of battery size. (2-battery maximum) NO WOODEN BOXES OR PLASTIC MILK CRATES, ETC.,) NO PLUMBERS TAPE ALLOWED! NO BOLTING THROUGH FRAME. 6

20. Body to frame HARDWARE and BUSHINGS must be *O.E.M. stock. Frames must be in *O.E.M. condition on vehicles. Officials decision is final (*O.E.M. means Original Equipment Manufacturer) ABSOLUTELY NO CHANGING OF BODY BOLTS OR WASHERS ALLOWED! *No extra welding on frame*

21. Radiator must be stock automotive and in original stock position. NO additional supports or mounts, ONLY wire or plastic ties may be added. NO water inside of vehicle. NO anti-freeze allowed! WE WILL CHECK!! NO HEATER CORES OR ETC. IN ICE CHEST!! (No homemade radiators allowed)

22. Fire wall must be stock with no LARGE hole. Please cover them up before you arrive. NOTE: 12 X 12 holes may be cut in firewall for distributor clearance ONLY!

23. NO truck rear ends or springs allowed. Maximum of 5 lug only! No braced rear end housings.

24. Safety belts are required. (NO EXCEPTIONS) Safety belts or Race harnesses MUST be kept securely fastened during the entire race.

25. ALL STATION WAGONS INSIDE SPARE TIRE, COMPARTMENT LID AND ALL SEATS, EXCEPT FRONT SEAT, MUST BE REMOVED. (Front bench seat O.K.)

26. 15″ maximum tire size. Double tires OK. AIR ONLY. Mud grips are NOT allowed on drive tires. Any Ply tire accepted. NO forklift tires. Valve stem protectors allowed (weld them on securely). No wheel weights allowed.

27. CAR NUMBERS MUST BE AT LEAST 18″ ON BOTH SIDES AND TOP OF VEHICLE Please use contrasting color of paint for numbers on car so officials, scorers and announcer can identify. Write legible! (1st Registered vehicle number will get that number) No “X” or Letter may be used. NO PROFANITY ON VEHICLE. NEW; ROOF SIGN(S) ARE MANDATORY FOR SCORING PURPOSES.

28. FRAMES, BUMPERS, ETC., MAY BE CUT OR DRILLED BEFORE OR AFTER DERBY AT THE OFFICIALS DISCRETION. DRIVER MUST COMPLY OR WILL FORFEIT ANY AND ALL WINNINGS FOR THAT NIGHT! NO EXCEPTIONS!

** FRAME PLATE: (NEW OR USED CARS) MAX PLATE SIZE OF 3” WIDE BY 12” LONG BY ¼” THICK TOTAL PER FRAME RAIL WELDED ON SIDE OR BOTTOM OF FRAME ONLY OR A TOTAL EQUAL TO ABOVE IF SEPARATE PIECES ARE USED. (NO LONGER THAN 12” TOTAL PER RAIL). PLATES MUST HAVE A MINIMUM OF 1/8” HOLE PER PLATE FOR VERIFICATION OF THICKNESS. ALL PLATES MUST BE PAINTED USING YELLOW PAINT FOR EASY IDENTIFICATION.

** NO WELDING OF FRAME SEAMS AT ALL! NO EXCEPTIONS!!!

** We have DISQUALIFIED WINNING cars in the past! Don’t be a FOOL!

** No transmission cradles / braces

** No welding of cage to frame or floor pan

29. ALL VEHICLES MUST TECH TO RULES (Previously ran vehicles included!)

30. Maximum of 1 chain per side may rap around (Rear End) to shock mount, body or frame and must be BOLTED together NOT WELDED at any points! Official’s Decision is final. 7

DRIVER AND VEHICLE OPTIONS

A. Goggles and Gloves are highly recommended for driver.

B. Padded driver’s compartment and door is advisable.

C. Floor shifter

D. Locked rear end

E. Radiator Fan (electric fan O.K.)

F. Springs may have (2) additional clamps per side, 1/4″ in thickness and not over 1-1/2” width. (2) Bolts per clamp.

G. Hand throttle

H. Engine swaps OK and engine setback OK. If engine is moved back the maximum setback must not exceed beyond the factory firewall. (Example: valve covers must not be past factory firewall) NOTE: 12” X 12” hole may be cut in firewall for distributor clearance ONLY! Maximum of 4 motor mounts may be used, no mounts to rear of heads. Engine cradles allowed but must be welded or bolted to center cross member only, NOT to frame rail. No pulley protectors will be allowed.

(I) Transmission coolers may be placed inside vehicle, but MUST be covered or in a ice chest

J. Only (1) AUTOMOTIVE A/C condenser allowed in front or rear of radiator.

K. If dashboard is removed, a side-to-side brace is allowed in dash position (6″ max. diameter). Driver and passenger side brace may be used inside vehicle with (8″ max width) no further than 18″ behind rear edge of driver’s door.

L. Drivers door ONLY may have a solid metal plate on the inside (Highly Recommended!)*Note* driver door brace, the bigger, the better!

M. Mud screen allowed in front of driver only.

N. Exhaust may be diverted through the hood AKA “ZOOMIES”

O. (2) bars may be welded in back window, however, may NOT be attached to the trunk lid. Bars May not exceed 1- 1/2″ in diameter. No kickers off bars!

P. Coil springs may be welded to spring perch on rear housing only, so they won’t fall out! (NOT, LEAF SPRINGS) Trailing arms may be shortened or lengthened for pinion angle but not strengthened. Questions? Please CALL!

Q. Rear spring shackles may be moved forward or backwards from Stock mounting position. NO shortening or lengthening of springs! NO stiff suspension allowed on rear.

R. Chain may go around front or rear bumpers. Official’s decision is final

S. SAFETY: Drivers door may have iron on outside with no width limit but must not be longer than 6 inches past edge of adjacent panel and must be tapered at both ends, may be welded or bolted. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!

T. Thick plate under drivers compartment floor OK but MUST NOT be welded or bolted to frame. May only be welded or bolted to floor pan ONLY! (SAFETY RECOMMENDATION)

U. Halo bar may be welded to cross bar only, not to the floor. Adding posts are allowed if the car did not come stock with posts.

V. Distributor protection allowed but must be braced from engine only, not body or firewall. If distributer protector is used you must cut a 12 x 12 hole in firewall behind distributer so it is a distributer protector, NOT A BRACE!

W. ***** Slider drivelines and pinion breaks OK. *****

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ERIC SCHMIDT TOPS IN PACIFIC CHALLENGE SERIES
      Anderson, CA…. May 17 & 18, 2013…..Shasta Speedway held two nights of auto racing in conjunction with the annual Hot-Orama car show at the Shasta County Fairgrounds with six classes of race cars competing along with spectator drags and a burn-out contest. Eric Schmidt of Roseville was the big winner Saturday night in the super late models claiming his second consecutive victory in the Pacific Challenge Series.
      Kyle Borden of Cottonwood chalked up his third season victory in the Taylor Motors Modifieds, and Dave Lewallen of Anderson made in win number two in the Player’s Pizza Bombers division.
      Friday night’s feature winners were Ryan Peeples of Redding in the Napa Late Models, Brian King of Shasta Lake City in the BPT Carburetors Mini Stocks, and Justin Sturges in the Tire Factory Hornets. The winner of the spectator drags was Rowdy Parker of Anderson, and Roxy Wulff of Lucerne pleased the crowd with the biggest burn-out.
      It was the second points race for the Pacific Late Models and 14 cars clocked in with Randy Houston of Medford, Oregon setting fast time of 15.667 seconds. Eric Schmidt earned the pole position with his heat race win, and when the green flag flew in the 60 lap feature he bolted out in front followed by Houston and Junior Roddy. Oregon veteran Tom Elam stole third away from Roddy on lap 11 just before Schmidt put Myles Anderson a lap down. David Miller was having problems with his car, losing a lap on 23.
      As the leaders caught the slower cars, Schmidt went high and Houston went low resulting in Houston taking the lead on lap 29. Houston began to pull away with Schmidt driving with all he had to catch up. The first yellow fell on lap 38 when Jessica Burnelli slapped the turn four wall, popping a tire. She pitted for repairs, and when racing resumed Houston and Schmidt drove side-by-side several laps until Schmidt pulled ahead for good on the 45th circuit. The race slowed again on 51 when Roddy and John Dalerio made contact with both spinning into the turn three wall. Houston slowed and retired to the pits two rounds later leaving Schmidt and Elam the only two cars on the lead lap.
      With only one to go Miller looped his car, and the final lap saw Schmidt take the win over Elam, Bill Binns, Noel McCormack Jr. and Miller. Dash wins went to Dalerio and Steve Glaze. Binns won the first heat. The Pacific Late Models will return to Shasta Speedway again on August 10.
      Michael Morrison Jr. was the early leader in the modified feature, but it only took Borden six laps to come from the back to the front and assume the lead. Rich Cobb passed Morrison for second on seven with Wes Taylor behind Morrison in fourth. Jon Vanderpool was weaving his way through traffic, passing Taylor on 21 and sneaking under Morrison the following round. Borden put a healthy distance between his car and the other competitors, and at the checkered flag it was Borden , Cobb, Vanderpool, Morrison, Taylor, Mike Helwig and Chad Moore. Cobb won the dash and the heat race went to Vanderpool. Borden set fast time of 16.264 seconds
      Lewallen lead all but one in the bomber 30 lapper, passing five cars in the process. Brian Smith followed Lewallen to the front with last week’s winner Trevor Harrison third and Dustin Hills fourth. Harrison shot around Smith on 11 to take over second and set his sights on Lewallen. The closing laps saw Harrison catch up, but Lewallen held on to take the win. Harrison settled for second with Smith third, followed by Hills, Scott Bigley, Kevin Walker and James John. Smith won both the dash and heat race, and Lewallen’s car was quickest at 18.361.
      Friday’s late model feature saw Mike Webb out in front of Peeples and Joe Brattoli. Brattoli moved around Peeples on the second round, but lost ground in the high groove and retreated back to third. Peeples regrouped, taking second back on lap 12 and nudged under Webb for the lead on lap 18. The 25 lap race went non-stop with Peeples claiming his first season victory over Webb, Gary Pyszora and Brattoli. Bratolli set fast time of 16.983 seconds, Webb won the dash, and Peeples took the heat race.
      It took three tries to get the mini stock feature going with Katina Baker spinning in turn two on the start, then Derrick King clipping Chuck Knauer’s car sending Knauer into a spin, and finally Baker’s car stalling with a broken front end. When racing finally got under way Brian King darted out front with Preston Stankey and Knauer next in line. Derrick King dropped out on lap eight. B. King lead the entire race to collect his first season victory over Stankey, Knauer, and Brent Harrison. B. King set fast time of 18.440, Stankey took home trophy dash honors, and Baker won the heat race.
      Ten cars took the green flag for the hornets chicane course event with Sturges coming from eighth starting to second on the first round. Sturges passed leader Derek McAllister on lap five, and Rick Tillman took over the second slot on nine. The leaders not only weaved through the tire barriers for 20 laps, but they also maneuvered around slower traffic with each pass. Sturges drove to his third season victory followed by Tillman, McAllister, heat race winner Evan Felch and Randy Sinders.
      Racing resumes at Shasta Speedway on Saturday, June 1. Gates open at 5 pm and racing starts at 7 pm.
For more information visit the website at www.ShastaSpeedway.com or call Blair Aiken at 707-349-6998.

SHASTA SPEEDWAY
Anderson, CA

Written by Nadine Strauss
BORDEN SETS NEW RECORD, WINS FEATURE
Anderson, CA…. May 11, 2013….. Kyle Bordon of Cottonwood set a new track record in the Taylor Motors Modifiedsdivision Saturday night at Shasta Speedway, and then came out to win the 30 lap feature by six car lengths over last week’s winner Guy Young. Joe Brattoli of Redding claimed his second consecutive win in the Napa Late Models, also setting fast time two weeks in a row.
With only four laps to go Derrick King of Shasta Lake City slipped under Brian King to chalk up his second season victory in the BPT Carburetors Mini Stocks. D. Kink also set fast time in that class.
Chase Majdic of Redding made it three in a row with his win in the Shasta Legends Cars. First-time wins went to Trevor Harrison of Palo Cedro in the Player’s Pizza Bomber division and Steve Hills of Anderson in the Tire Factory Hornets.
The modified feature began with pole sitter Michael Morrison Jr. forging ahead of Chad Moore. As the outside lane faded, Borden moved quickly into third and began his outside-lane campaign. When Morrison pushed high, trophy dash winner Jon Vanderpool took advantage and moved ahead and into the lead. Borden passed both Morrison and Vanderpool in the high groove and was leading the race on the fifth lap.
Two yellow flags slowed the action, the first when Morrison’s car lost power and stalled in turn four, and then when Chad Moore hit the front-stretch wall, ripping off his wheel. Borden prevailed through both restarts and drove the remaining laps for the win. Young finished second ahead of Vanderpool and Rich Cobb. Borden’s new track record was 16.241 seconds. Vanderpool won the dash and Young was the heat race winner.
Brattoli took the lead away from Mike Webb on the second lap of the late model main event and was never challenged. The battle for second waged for five rounds before Ryan Peoples finally inched under Webb to assume the runner-up slot. The leaders lapped Peter Smith on lap 13, and the remaining laps went smoothly with Brattoli the victor over Peoples, Webb and Smith. Brattoli’s fast time was 17.031. Webb took both the dash and the heat race.
The mini stock class continues to grow with 11 cars staring their main event. The first round saw the cars drive three wide with David Felch in front of Preston Stankey and Chuck Knauer. Stankey snuck under Felch for the lead on lap three, and when Felch faded to the rear both D. King and B. King passed him at the same time, again creating a three wide maneuver. B. King ended up in second where he and D. King swapped places the next five rounds.
The race was red-flagged on lap 10 when Katina Baker and Knauer’s cars hooked together resulting in Baker hitting the tires at the track exit gate and Knauer’s car running out the gate onto the exit road. Both drivers were ok, but both cars were towed to the pits.
The pack survived three more cautions, and at the checkered flag it was D. King, Stankey, B. King, Felch and Lester Elsey. D. Kings fast time was 18.389. Heat wins went to Felch and Baker. B. King won the dash.
The legends car feature saw Majdic come from the back to the front in only five laps. He was nose-to-tail with early leader Brian Kamisky and when Kamisky drove in too deep, Majdic filled the gap and took over the lead. The legends main went non-stop allowing Majdic to collect win number three. Majdic also set fast time of 17.933 and won the heat race. Buddy Cox took home the trophy in the fast dash.
Pole sitter Scott Bigley’s car was slow coming down to the green flag, so Harrison and Dustin Hills went high and low around him with Harrison winning that battle. Brian Smith drove around Hills for second on the second round with Jerry Green Jr slipping under Hills on three for third.
David Dillinger and Dave Lewallen were next to drive by Hills, and Lewallen picked off Dillinger for third on lap 19. Both Lewallen and Dillenger got by Smith in the closing rounds, and at the checkers it was Harrison, Lewallen, Dillinger, Green and Smith. Dillinger set fast time of 18.587. Smith won the dash and the fast heat, and the first heat went to Hills.
The hornets drive on a chicane course and must drive through a maze of tires. Evan Felch was the early leader, but lost that position to Hills on a restart after Lacy Joslin missed the course and drove head-on into the back-stretch tire. Justin Sturges was gaining ground, moving into second on lap 11, but then missed the course at mid race. Sturges passed Hills with three laps to go, but was docked one position at the end for missing a tires, according to track rules. This gave Hills the win with Sturges placing second ahead of Felch, Andrew Mignana and Terri Atkission. Sturges and Rick Tillman were heat race winners.
Racing resumes at Shasta Speedway on Friday, May 17 and Saturday, May 18 with two nights of auto racing. Gates open at 5 pm and racing starts at 7 pm. The special events will be spectator drags both nights, an Autorama burnout contest on Friday, and the Pacific Late Models on Saturday.
For more information visit the website at www.ShastaSpeedway.com or call Blair Aiken at 707-349-6998.

Chase Majdic Wins Pop Porter Cup

Race Date: April 26-27, 2013
Contact Nadine Strauss, (707) 274-1354
POP PORTER CUP AT SHASTA SPEEDWAY
Anderson, CA…. April 26-27, 2013….. The annual “Pop Porter Cup” auto race at Shasta Speedway was expanded into a 2-day event with five feature winners on Friday night and another five on Saturday. The West Coast Vintage Racers spent the weekend at the track with 6-time Dirt Cup champion Jimmy Sills of Elverta the big winner Friday night in his 1973 vintage sprint car. Dick Nelson, age 76, was Saturday’s vintage winner in his 1972 Chevy powered sprint car.
Other feature winners Friday night were Joe Bratolli of Redding in the Napa Late Models, Katina Baker of Redding in the BPT Carburetor Mini Stocks, Chase Majdic in the Shasta Legends Cars, and Justin Sturges of Anderson in the Tire Factory Hornets.
Saturday night’s action saw Guy Young of Redding lead all but 5 laps to capture the Taylor Motors Modified 30 lapper. Chase Majdic make it 2 in a row in his legends car, and Dave Lewallen of Anderson lead wire-to-wire to win the bomber main event.
A short field was on hand Friday in the late model class and it was Brattoli forging ahead of Gary Pyszora at the drop of the green flag. Pyszora tried with each pass, but Brattoli fought him off the entire race to take his first win of the 2013 season. Pyszora settled for second with Mike Webb third. Pyszora won the heat race and Brattoli set fast time of 17.006 seconds.
Mini Stock action saw Derrick King out in front of Chuck Knauer the first 2 rounds, but on lap 3 Baker made an outside pass on Knauer for second and fought King the next 3 rounds until she pulled ahead for good on lap 8. Baker took the checkered flag 6 seconds ahead of King and Knauer. Brent Harrison finished fourth with Lester Elsie fifth. Knauer won the heat race and fast time went to King with a 18.529 second lap.
Rick Tillman lead the way through the chicane course in the hornet feature, but all eyes were on last week’s winner Justin Sturges as he started in the back and weaved his way through traffic to pick off second place runner Ken Downs on lap 16. With 3 laps to go he caught Tillman entering into the back-stretch course. Tillman drove in too hard, hitting the tire allowing Sturges to take the lead and charge to the win. Downs finished second, Tillman regrouped for a third place finish followed by Terri Atkission, Steve Hills, Ron Falkwski and Lacy Joslin. Tillman captured the heat race.
Ten modifieds took the green flag in their 30 lapper with pole sitter Michael Morrison, Jr. in front of Wes Taylor and Rich Cobb. Cobb drove to the outside, passing Taylor on lap 4. He continued his outside run and inched by Morrision just before the race was slowed when Mike Helwig spun in turn two.
The restart saw Cobb with too much throttle, spinning his tires which sent his car sideways. The packed scattered to miss Cobb and it was Young who benefited to take the lead with Devin LaHorgue and Randy Houston next in line. Kyle Borden dove under Jon Vanderpool for fourth on lap eight and continued his forward run. Three rounds later Borden went around Houston, and he picked off LaHorgue at mid race.
Meanwhile Young was way out in front, and the remaining laps saw Borden chase down Young. At the end of the 30 lapper Borden and Young were nose-to-tail, but at the checkered flag it was Young taking home the perpetual Pop Porter Cup. Borden finished second in front of LaHorgue, Houston, Vanderpool and Cobb. Young also won the trophy dash. Nick Porter presented the trophy and added extra cash to the top three modified winners. Heat wins went to Taylor and Borden. Vanderpool set a new track record of 16.251, beating the old record of 16.256 set in 2008 by Young.
Majdik started in the back of the pack both nights in the legends cars main events. It only took him four laps to gain the lead in Friday’s race, but he battled Brian Kamisky for 15 laps on Saturday before he made the winning pass. Buddy Cox finished second both nights. Majdik also won Saturday’s trophy dash and set fast time both nights.
The bomber feature saw Lewallen coming from sixth starting to first in only one lap. He planted his car on the high side and stayed there until he was out in front. Brian Smith dove under Scott Bigley for second on lap 2, and 5 rounds later Bigley spun his car into the infield. With no yellow to slow the action, Lewallen pulled away from the pack with Smith hot on his trail.
Trevor Harrison was also on the hunt, caught Smith on lap 19, and inched under him for second on 20. The final 10 saw Harrison look inside and outside of Lewallen, but Lewallen was determined to claim this race and was first across the finish line. Harrison finished second with Smith third, Chris Michael fourth and Dustin Hills fifth. Smith won both the trophy dash and heat race. Harrison set a new bomber track record with his 18.259 second lap.
Racing resumes at Shasta Speedway on Saturday, May 11 for the John Lambirth Trucking night at the races featuring modifieds, bombers, hornets, mini stocks, late models and legends cars. Gates open at 5:00 pm with racing at 7:00 pm.
For more information visit the website at www.ShastaSpeedway.com or call Blair Aiken at 707-349-6998.

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Anderson, CA…. April 3, 2013….. Saturday night’s season opener at Shasta Speedway saw six classes of race cars competing on the 1/3 mile oval, including the debut of the Pacific Challenge Series (PCS), previously known as the Airport Auto Brokers Late Model Series. New Shasta Speedway general manager Blair Aiken and crew run a tight show with new PCS promoter Jeff Munro heading up the late models.

Eric Schmidt of Roseville was the dominate factor in the PCS late model class as he set fast time of 15.630 seconds, started in the back, and lead all but nine of the 75 laps in their feature event. Defending Shasta Speedway champion Kyle Borden of Redding also set fast time in the modified class, turning a 16.242 second lap, passed Jon Vanderpool on lap 11 and drove to a convincing victory in that 30 lapper.

After a mid-race confrontation that took out first and second place runners David Dillinger and Brian Smith, Jerry Green, Jr. of Redding lead the remaining laps to claim the victory in the bomber class. Derrick King of Shasta Lake City had a clean sweep in the mini stock ranks. Jeremy Doss of Upper Lake inched by Chase Majdic at the line to take the win in the legends cars feature. And Anderson driver Justin Sturges drove the chicane course flawlessly to win the Hornet main event.

After losing Pole sitter Bill Binns to a blown motor, the PCS late model feature started Oregon driver Robert Hirschbock and Jessica Brunelli in the front row. Hirschbock jumped into the early lead with Brunelli setting into second and Robert Miller third. Schmidt moved from last starting to fourth on the first lap, and at the same time Chris Jones retired to the pits.

Schmidt made an outside pass on Miller on lap six and dove under Brunelli for second two rounds later. As schmidt was reeling in the leader, Miller got under Brunelli and took over third. Schmidt stole the lead away from Hirschbock on lap 10 and began to drive away. Miller worked his way around Hirschbock for second on 17 and at the same time Junior Roddy slipped under Brunelli for fourth.

Roddy continued his forward run, passing Hirschbock on lap 26, and for the next 30 rounds his nose was buried in Miller’s rear bumper. Roddy finally got under Miller far enough to claim the groove and took over third on lap 62. By this time Schmidt was ¾ of a lap ahead of the pack and lapping the slow-runners.

The only yellow flag in the event came on lap 72 when Roddy blew a right rear tire going into turn one. The double-file restart saw Schmidt drive away from Miller to take the win. Schmidt finished second ahead of Hirschbock, Brunelli and Mindy McCord. The PCS late models will return to Shasta Speedway for their second 2013 event on May 18.

The modified 30 lapper saw Pole sitter Michael Morrison Jr. spin before even one lap was compete, moving Stan Gunderson into the number one starting spot. Gunderson led the first two rounds with Vanderpool claiming laps three and four. Heat race winner Guy Young was making his charge to the front when he made contact with Gunderson in turn four causing Gunderson to lose control and spin. This left Vanderpool and Devin LaHorgue side-by-side for the restart, and as LaHorgue lost ground, Borden filled the gap and moved into second.

Borden looked to the outside of Vanderpool on lap 8, but tucked back in line. The next round he tried to get under Vanderpool, but when that effort failed, he went high again and made the winning pass on lap 11.

The race was halted on lap 20 when Chad Moore spun into the turn four infield. The yellow flew again the next round when Gunderson made contact with Young, causing a chain reaction that put Young, Wes Taylor and Moore into the pits. The final 10 went without incident with Borden the winner over LaHorgue, Vanderpool, Gunderson, Rich Cobb and Morrison.

Bomber action began with Dave LeWallen jumping out in front of Dillinger, but Dillinger stole the number one spot back as LeWallen faded. Both Brian Smith and Jerry Green Jr dove into the low groove and picked off LeWallen on lap 4. Trevor Harrison took over fourth on 6 as the four-pack forged ahead.

The yellow flag flew on lap 11 when Harrison tried to inch under Green, the two made contact resulting in Green spinning. The next restart saw Dillinger side-by-side coming out of four, the two cars hooked together and both hit the concrete wall. Smith was towed to the pits and Dillinger repaired his car and returned at the back of the pack.

When racing resumed LeWallen, Green and Chris Michael drove 3-wide into the first corner with Green coming out ahead and stayed out in front all the way to the checkered flag. Harrison finished second with LeWallen third and Dillinger fourth . Green also won the bomber heat race.

Derrick King was dominate in the mini stock feature coming from 5^th starting to the lead on the first lap. Chuck Knauer ran second with Katina Baker third for the first 10 rounds. Baker and Knauer swapped places back and forth at mid race, but Baker took it back for good on 16. The race went wire-to-wire without an incident and at the checkered flag it was King, Baker, Knauer, David Felch, Brent Harrison, Lester Elsie and Justin Sturges.

The legends car field might have been small, but with the caliber of drivers of Jeremy Doss and Chase Majdic, the action was intense. Majdic clocked in fastest with 17.868 and won the heat race. The duo ran side-by-side the entire distance with the lead changing with each pass. But at the end it was Doss inching out Majdic by inches to take the win.

The hornet division runs their main event on a chicane course with tires staggered on the race track. The cars weave in and out of the tires which sets up an exciting event where anything can happen. The eleven car field saw Justin Sturges come from fourth starting to first before even one lap was complete, dropping pole sitter Ron Falkowski to second. Andrew Mignano finessed past Falkowski on lap 6 and out-drove Sturges through the tires to take the lead on 7. Mignano stayed out front for three rounds, but was out-maneuvered by Sturges on lap 10.

The pack struggled with the course for 10 more rounds with cars shoving, going air-born when hitting tires and spinning. When it was all over the finishing order was Sturges, Mignano, Derek McAlister, Falkowski, Evan Felch, Ken Downs, Terri Atkission, Gavn Stevenson, Steve Hill, Lacy Joslin, and Rick Tillman.

Racing resumes at Shasta Speedway on Friday, April 26^th and Saturday, April 27^th with 2 Nights of auto racing at Shasta Speedway for the “Pop Porter Cup. Racing both nights at 7:00 pm. The special event that weekend will be the West Coast Vintage Racers and Historical Race Cars both nights.

For more information visit the website at www.ShastaSpeedway.com or call Blair Aiken at 707-349-6998.

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