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Coyer wins first feature at Shady Bowl, trailer races a big hit

Written by Bill Tipple

Monday, 21 July 2008

Brock Coyer

Shady Bowl Speedway saw one of the largest crowds ever pack the rural oval for a night of stock car action along with the wild trailer races Saturday. (Photos courtesy of Peggy Isaacs)

Chris Abbott

The sport stock feature was the first main event of the night, with Chris Abbott leading the pack into turn one at the drop of the green. The Prospect driver set a quick pace in his Ridgeway Photos Chevelle to earn the win. Rodney Roush finished a close second. Richard Roush took third, with Larry Adams fourth and Aaron Pippin fifth. Jason Purtee and Pippin notched heat wins. Chuck Kemp set fast time with a 15.31 lap.

The Modifieds took to the oval next with a 17-car field taking the green. Bellefontaine's Brock Coyer powered his way out front at the start, with 16 drivers in tow. Coyer had his AcuSport backed racer ready to roll from the start and set a torrid pace. Coyer held on to win his first feature, with Rodney Roush marking his best finish with a second place. Mike Pippin, Chris Parker, and John Lawhorn rounded out the top five. Heat checkers went to Coyer and Jim Lewis, Jr. Chad Poole posted fast time with a 13.74 lap.

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Jerry Ellis, Jr.

The 20 lap Compact feature saw a familiar face in victory lane. DeGraff's Jerry Ellis, Jr. posted another win in his Bowden Motors Honda. It was his sixth win of the season. The win was far from easy, as early leader Mike Shaffer put on a great show leading the event before losing first to Ellis. Josh Sage came on strong to finish second, with Shaffer third, David Yoder fourth, and Justin Pope fifth.

John Thomas

The next event was what fans came to see as the trailer race took the green. It wasn't long before the track was filled with debris that used to be cars, trucks, boats, and campers. When the crash fest ended, it was Fairborn driver John Thomas surviving to take the win.

This Saturday will be a regular event of Late Models, Sport Stocks, Compacts, Pro-4's, Dwarf Cars, and Detroit Iron. It will be KTH Night at the Bowl. Racing will start at 7 p.m.

Race Summary:

Sport Stocks:

Fast Qualifier: Chuck Kemp 15.31

Heat Winners: Jason Purtee and Aaron Pippin

Feature 20 laps: 1. Chris Abbott 2. Rodney Roush 3, Richard Roush 4. Larry Adams 5. Aaron Pippin 6. Chuck Kemp 7. Chad Fiessinger 8. Gregg Jackson 9. Paul Fields 10. Jason Purtee 11. Bryan Lindsay

Modifieds:

Fast Qualifier: Chad Poole 13.74

Heat winners: Jim Lewis Jr. and Brock Coyer

Feature 25 laps: 1. Brock Coyer 2 Rodney Roush 3. Mike Pippin 4. Chris Parker 5. John Lawhorn 6. Jim Lewis, Jr. 7. Chad Poole 8. Herb Newman 9. Wayne Watercutter 10. Joe Pequinot 11. Jason Wells 12. Steve Snapp 13. Shane Shirk 14. Mike Sidders 15. Jerry Winget 16. Rocket Hornbeck 17. Matt Wiley

Compacts:

20 lap feature: 1. Jerry Ellis, Jr. 2. Josh Sage 3. Mike Shaffer 4. David Yoder 5. Justin Pope 6. Mark Parker 7. Justin Durflinger 8. Brian Beach 9. Jeff Kimes 10. Lou Ebright 11. Kelsey Flynn 12. Ronnie Shoffner 13. Chuck Bertschman 14. Fred Tripplett 15. Todd Roush 16. Larry Kemp 17. Ethan Pope 18, Kyle Stagers 19. Robert Roush 20. Dave Sage 21. Roger Eaton 22. Tim Brooks

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