October 6th - October 10th, 2008
Wednesday: Did your driver survive the Talladega carnage, or did the Big One spell disaster for his spot in the Top 15? Find out where the Frontstretch Staff rates your favorite in this week's Power Rankings!
Thursday: Matt McLaughlin Mouths Off about whether a broadcaster's interest in a race team constitutes a conflict of interest when they're on the air.
Friday: Our John Potts tells it like it is in racing because he lived it - and he'll share it all with you in Driven to the Past.
- This week on the Frontstretch!
Looking to see when and where your favorite columns (and columnists) pop up every week? Click here to find out all the details! - Advertise With Us!
Want your products and services to be a part of one of the fastest growing racing website on the net? Get all your questions answered about advertising here. - Write for Us
Think you have what it takes to write for the Frontstretch? Follow this link for more information on how you can become a weekly columnist for the site! - Driver Diary Schedule
Want to know when your favorite drivers are telling their latest stories to the Frontstretch? Check out the schedule link to figure out when David Reutimann, David Starr, Rick Crawford, and Kenny Wallace are stopping by.
|
| Subscribe to The Frontstretch Newsletter |
| Visit this group |
Great Weekend of Racing at the City
Monday May 12, 2008
It was another great weekend of racing at Auto City, with action on both Friday and Saturday nights.
On Friday Travis Eddy set fast time for the Modifieds for the third straight week with a 16.25. Nick Clemons took the win in the dash while Chuck Silva won the heat race. In the 30-lap feature Johnny Belott jumped out in front early. Joe Hodgeson, Jr. tried his best to catch up, but Belott stayed ahead to take the win. Rounding out the top 5 were Clemons, Eddy and Rick Wiecorek.
In the Sportsman division Kyle Hayden set fast time with a 17.44 and Kevin Harder took the heat. Two drivers waged a battle in the 25-lap feature as Harder finished just ahead of Hayden for the win. Dennis Roys took third followed by Dan Engel and Jerry Giffel.
Defending track champion Robby Johnston was again the man to beat in the Factory Stocks with a fast time of 15.01. Timmy Near won the dash while Rob Sullivan captured the heat. Near jumped ahead in the 25-lap feature. On lap 15 Johnston made his move on the high side to take the lead. Robby made it a perfect start to 2008, taking his 3rd straight feature. Near was second followed by Nick Lechota, Sulivan and Tony Basalone.
Lonnie Saumier led qualifying for the Led Sleds with a 16.54. Chad Lamson took the dash and Ricky Plamondon won the heat. Plamondon took the lead in the wild 25-lap feature with the whole charging behind. On lap 13 Saumier took over the lead and stayed in front for the win. Plamondon took second followed by Chris Stearns, K.C. Snover and Rob Kern.
On Saturday Robby Johnston again set fast for the Factory Stocks with a 15.14. Timmy Near took the dash and Rob Sullivan won the heat. Then Sullivan won his first feature of the season followed by Jim Miller, Jr., Johnston, Nick Lechota and Jay Woolworth.
Lonnie Saumier is proving to be the guy to beat in the Led Sleds, setting quick time with a 16.85. Jimmy Stratton took the dash while Scott Beach won the heat. Saumier won the feature for the second night in a row. K.C. Snover was second followed by Joe O’Leary, Rex Perry and Stratton.
Defending champ Rod Marsh was fastest in the Thunder Trucks with a 15.85. Dale Keenan won the dash and Scott Haggadone took the heat. Brian Cogswell took the victory in the feature followed by Keenan, Rod Marsh, Dave Marsh and Colt Mabry.
In the Auto Zone Hornets, Andrew Abbott led time trials with a 17.49. Loren Short grabbed the dash win while Ryan Shelton took the heat. Then Abbott capped off his night with a feature win. Short was second followed by Jeremy Shelenberger, Paige Amy and Miles Allen.
There’s racing action this Saturday featuring 5 exciting divisions. Time trials are at 5:00 with racing at 7:00. For more info contact “The City’ at 810-686-9500 or online at www.autocityspeedway.com
The Auto Value Super Sprints made their 2008 debut on Saturday night with a field of 15 cars. Veteran Jason Blonde won the feature followed by Jimmy McCune and Ike Beasley.
There’s racing action this Saturday featuring 5 exciting divisions. Time trials are at 5:00 with racing at 7:00. For more info contact “The City’ at 810-686-9500 or online at www.autocityspeedway.com
Still haven’t joined the Frontstretch Forums? Here’s a peek at what you’re
missing this week:
How do you feel about A.J. Allmendinger’s release from Red Bull Racing?
Are you surprised to see Paul Menard leaving DEI?
If you’d prefer to stay out of controversial NASCAR topics, feel free to join us in The Infield, where we talk about everything from politics to stick and ball sports to jokes and odd news from around the world.
And for those of you that might visit The Frontstretch Forums to kill time, feel free to join in our Games forum. It’s the perfect place to waste away countless hours playing word association, hangman, and much, much more.
Click here to join the forums and tell us what you think. Don’t miss out on a chance to share your opinion with a growing community of fans just like you!
Message Board Quote of the Week: “I don’t see how Rusty + DEI + COT = competitive on the racetrack in 2009. I do see how Rusty could hook a sponsor, though, which DEI needs more than ever with Paul Menard leaving and taking the Menards money with him.” Scott B on rumors that Rusty Wallace would be making a return to NASCAR behind the wheel of a DEI-owned machine
This report was provided by an outside PR source and posted by Kim DeHaven.
©2000 - 2008 Kim DeHaven and Frontstetch.com. Thanks for visiting the Frontstretch!
