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Two local drivers race to wins at Shady Bowl

Written by Bill Tipple

Monday, 30 June 2008

Modified winner Mike Carroll

Shady Bowl Speedway got a reprieve from the rain and got in a great night of racing Saturday.

A field of 27 modifieds tried to earn a spot in the 50 lap feature paying $2,500 to win.

The top eight qualifiers were locked into the field with the final 16 coming from two heat races. Chad Poole, the 2000 winner, was fast qualifier with a 13.72 lap.

The 12 lap heats went to Bud Perry and Jason Timmerman. (Race photos courtesy of Peggy Isaacs)

Mike Carroll and Shane Shirk led the field to the green to start the 50 lap grind. Carroll beat Shirk into turn one to take the lead. The two-time winner of the event soon proved to have the car to beat, as his Moore Trucking sponsored racer dominated the event. Brad Yelton had a great night, as he was able to close up on Carroll, but was unable to pass. Carroll led all 50 circuits to notch his third Firecracker 50 win. Yelton was second, with Greg Stapleton third, Scott Coe fourth, and Poole fifth.

Dwarf winner KB Knoedler

The 20 lap Dwarf car main saw Knoxville, Tennessee driver KB Knoedler win his first-ever feature in his great looking truck. Bob Bayse, Bill Hostetler, Brandon Bayse, and Daniel Wirick rounded out the top five.

Sport Stock winner Larry Adams

In Sport Stock action, longtime Shady Bowl regular Larry Adams of East Liberty claimed his first ever feature win. Adams had the crowd in his corner, as the popular driver powered his C&F Fabrication Monte Carlo under flagman Matthew Heitzman's checkered flag. Rex Purtee enjoyed a great run to finish second, with Gregg Jackson, Aaron Pippin, and Richard Roush third thru fifth.

Compact winner Jerry Ellis Jr.

The 20 lap Compact feature saw DeGraff's Jerry Ellis Jr. jump out front at the start. Ellis soon proved his Bowden Motors Honda was the car to beat as he opened up a big lead. Justin Pope turned in a strong effort to catch and pass Ellis, but was unable to mount a serious challenge as Ellis posted the win. Josh Sage was third, with Justin Durflinger fourth and Mark Parker fifth.

This Saturday will be Harley Night at the Races with Harley-Davidson riders admitted at a discount. The Modifieds, Pro 4's, Compacts and Detroit Iron will be in action. Racing will start at 7.

Shady Bowl Speedway Summary

Fast Qualifier Chad Poole 13.72

Modified Heat Winners: Bud Perry and Jason Timmerman

Modified Feature: Firecracker 50: 1. Mike Carroll 2. Brad Yelton 3. Greg Stapleton 4. Scott Coe 5. Chad Poole 6. Josh Smith 7. Bud Perry 8. Jason Timmerman 9. Dean Pitts 10. Harold Scott 11. Steve Foster 12. Jerry Stapleton 13. Jason Wells 14. Ross Klingelhofer 15. Chris Parker 16. Rodney Roush 17. Brian Reeser 18. Mike Pippin 19. Brad Williams 20. Aaron Timmerman 21. Don Skaggs 22. Shane Shirk 23. Gary Eaton Jr. 24. Jim Lewis Jr.

Sport Stocks: Fast Qualifier Rodney Roush 14.95

Feature: 1. Larry Adams 2. Rex Purtee 3. Gregg Jackson 4. Aaron Pippin 5. Richard Roush 6. Jason Purtee 7. Chris Abbott 8. Rodney Roush 9. Chuck Kemp 10. Brad Worley 11. Chad Fiessinger

Dwarfs:

Heat winners: KB Knoedler & Brad Damewood

Feature: 1. KB Knoedler 2. Bob Bayse 3. Bill Hostetler 4. Brandon Bayse 5. Daniel Wirick 6. Jerry Damewood 7. Brad Damewood 8. Chris Woodward 9. Donnie Eaton 10. Max Evans

Compacts:

Feature: 1. Jerry Ellis Jr. 2. Justin Pope 3. Josh Sage 4. Justin Durflinger 5. Mark Parker 6. David Yoder 7. Jeff Kimes 8. Lou Ebright 9. Brian Beach 10. Fred Triplett 11. Todd Roush 12. Buck Purtee 13. Roger Eaton 14. Ronnie Shoffner 15. Chuck Bertschman 16. Larry Kemp 17. Mike Schaffer 18. Kelsey Flynn

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