Southern Oregon Speedway Racing Discussion
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Trenchard Scores Second IMCA Modified Win
At Southern Oregon Speedway
White City, Oregon...August 18...Taking the lead from Jantzen Knips on the fourth lap, Nick Trenchard went on to win his second 25 lap IMCA Modified Main Event Saturday night at Southern Oregon Speedway. It was a last minute decision for Trenchard to go racing. He won the $2,000 prize in the Roger Haudenshild Tribute race earlier this year and has positioned himself as one of the favorites to win the $5,000 R Charles Snyder Salute on Labor Day Weekend.
The night also included Hall Of Fame induction ceremonies. Dane Smith, Bruce Rayburn, Dave Duste Sr, Rick Hunsley and the son and daughter of Dick Wallace were there to receive Hall Of Fame plaques and say a few words for the fans in attendance. Display boards in the grandstand area featured clippings and photos from Medford Speedway.
Point leader Albert Gill kicked off the evening with a four lap Trophy Dash win. Jon DeBenedetti made a rare appearance and won his six lap heat race. Zach Fettinger picked up the other heat race win. It was Jantzen Knips racing into the early lead ahead of Duane Orsburn. Dave Duste Jr led Trenchard around Orsburn in Turn 4 on the second lap, and a high pass in Turn 4 of the fourth lap gained Trenchard the lead from Knips. Moments later, Knips spun for a caution flag. Trenchard led the restart with Gill making an inside pass on the backstretch to take second from Duste. Fettinger went low in Turn 4 on lap seven to grab the third position from Duste, and a lap 12 caution flag flew for Dave Satterfield in Turn 1. Trenchard led through two more caution flag periods with Gill running closely behind in second. However, during the final seven laps, Trenchard begin to pull away to a straightaway lead by the time the checkered flag flew. Gill settled for second, followed by Fettinger, Jesse Bailey, Duste, Orsburn, Don Jenner, Satterfield, Brett Provost and Knips.
On September 1st and 2nd, it's the R Charles Snyder Salute. The Sunday portion of the program will pay $5,000 to the winner. IMCA Sport Modifieds will also be competing, along with the Southern Oregon Dwarf Cars and Calculated Comfort Outlaw Pro Stocks. For further information, go to www.southernoregonspeedway.com.
Race Results
IMCA Modifieds
Heat 1-Jon DeBenedetti, Duane Orsburn, Albert Gill, Jantzen Knips, Brett Provost, David Satterfield.Heat 2-Zach Fettinger, Nick Trenchard, Jesse Bailey, Don Jenner, Dave Duste Jr
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Trophy Dash-Albert Gill, Zach Fettinger, Duane Orsburn.
Main Event-Nick Trenchard, Albert Gill, Zach Fettinger, Jesse Bailey, Dave Duste Jr, Duane Orsburn, Don Jenner, David Satterfield, Brett Provost, Jantzen Knips, Jon DeBenedetti, Chris Silva.
Sanders Becomes Seventh Different IMCA Sport Modified Winner At Southern Oregon Speedway
White City, Oregon...August 18...Grabbing the lead from Rookie Ethan Killingsworth on the ninth lap, Matt Sanders went on to win the 20 lap IMCA Sport Modified Main Event Saturday night at Southern Oregon Speedway. Sanders became the seventh different winner in seven races after holding off a late challenge from Rich McCoy.
The night also included Hall Of Fame induction ceremonies. Dane Smith, Bruce Rayburn, Dave Duste Sr, Rick Hunsley and the son and daughter of Dick Wallace were there to receive Hall Of Fame plaques and say a few words for the fans in attendance. Display boards in the grandstand area featured clippings and photos from Medford Speedway.
The IMCA Sport Modifieds produced a 22 car field, and previous winner Tyler Rodgers scored the win in the four lap Trophy Dash. Six lap heat race wins were recorded by Killingsworth, Braxton Possinger and McCoy. Billy Richey set the early pace in the Main Event, followed by Killingsworth. Rodgers settled in third on lap two, and a caution flag waved for Possinger a lap later. Killingsworth took the lead from Richey on the restart, and another caution flag waved for a backstretch tangle involving Travis Hoppes, Danny Rule and Willie McFall. Rodgers took the lead from Killingsworth on the restart, but Killingsworth made an outside pass on the backstretch a lap later to gain the lead. Sanders moved into second on lap eight and made an inside pass on the frontstretch a lap later to take the lead from Killingsworth. A lap 10 caution flag waved for debris in Turn 4. Sanders led Killingsworth and McCoy on the restart, and McCoy went underneath Killingsworth for second on lap 13. David Marble spun in Turn 4 for a lap 16 yellow flag, and Sanders continued to lead McCoy on the restart. Rodgers made an inside pass in Turn 2 of the 18th lap to gain third from Killingsworth. With McCoy providing some pressure, Sanders led the rest of the way for the well earned victory. Rodgers finished third, followed by Killingsworth, Randy Wright, Branden Wilson, Dwayne Melvin, Isaac Sanders, Tony Duste and Steven Sanders.
The IMCA Sport Modifieds return on Labor Day Weekend as part of the R Charles Snyder Salute. They will be racing for $1,350 to win on the Sunday portion of the event, while the IMCA Modifieds will be getting $5,000 to win. The Southern Oregon Dwarf Cars and Calculated Comfort Outlaw Pro Stocks will also be part of the program. For further information, go to www.southernoregonspeedway.com.
Race Results
IMCA Sport Modifieds
Heat 1-Ethan Killingsworth, Matt Sanders, Branden Wilson, Jesse Merriman, Tony Bartell, Randy WrightMichael Rule, Issac Sanders.
Heat 2-Braxton Possinger, David Marble, Doug Coffman, Danny Rule, Jacob Hoppes, Joby Shields, Tony Duste.
Heat 3-Rich McCoy, Tyler Rodgers, Dwayne Melvin, Billy Richey, Willie McFall, Steve Lysinger, Steven Sanders.
Trophy Dash-Tyler Rodgers, Tony Duste, David Marble, Branden Wilson.
Main Event-Matt Sanders, Rich McCoy, Tyler Rodgers, Ethan Killingsworth, Randy Wright, Branden Wilson, Dwayne Melvin, Isaac Sanders, Tony Duste, Steven Sanders, Billy Richey, Jesse Merriman, Tony Bartell, David Marble, Michael Rule, Danny Rule, Braxton Possinger, Joby Sheilds, Jacob Hoppes, Willie McFall.
John Dees Grabs First Late Model Win
At Southern Oregon Speedway
White City, Oregon...August 18...Taking the lead from point leader Nathan Augustine on lap nine, John Dees went on to win his first 20 lap Late Model Main Event Saturday night at Southern Oregon Speedway. Dees has been running strong all season with three previous second place finishes, and his first win keeps him in championship contention.
The night also included Hall Of Fame induction ceremonies. Dane Smith, Bruce Rayburn, Dave Duste Sr, Rick Hunsley and the son and daughter of Dick Wallace were there to receive Hall Of Fame plaques and say a few words for the fans in attendance. Display boards in the grandstand area featured clippings and photos from Medford Speedway.
Dave Foote had a strong preliminary effort with four lap Trophy Dash and six lap heat race wins, while John Dees won the other heat race. Augustine raced into the lead at the start of the Main Event with John Dees and Mike Linder in close pursuit. On lap nine, Dees made a front straightaway pass on Augustine for the lead as Augustine got out of shape. Moments later, Augustine spun in Turn 2 for a caution flag. John Dees led Linder and Bob Dees on the restart. Augustine made an inside pass in Turn 4 of the 14th lap to take fourth from Foote and made a strong inside move in Turn 4 on lap 15 to grab second from Linder. Foote spun for a lap 17 caution flag, and track officials penalized Augustine two positions for a jump start on the previous restart. John Dees led Linder and Bob Dees on the restart. Don Garrett rode the back wall for a lap 18 red flag. He was okay and actually restarted the race as John Dees continued to lead Linder. Augustine made an outside pass on the front stretch to take third from Bob Dees. John Dees scored a well-earned victory, followed by Linder, Augustine, Bob Dees, Garrett Dees, Foote, Brian Bowman, Miles Deubert and Garrett.
The Late Models return this Saturday night as part of the Cascade Wingless 360 Sprint Car Challenge Race, presented by Herz Precision Parts. Also on the card will be the Bobbio's Pizza Mini Stocks and JOAT Labs Hornets. For further information, go to www.southernoregonspeedway.com.
Race Results
Late Models
Heat 1-John Dees, Nathan Augustine, Mike Linder, Bob Dees, Brian Bowman.
Heat 2-Dave Foote, Garrett Dees, Miles Deubert, Don Garrett.
Trophy Dash-Dave Foote, Bob Dees, John Dees, Nathan Augustine.
Main Event-John Dees, Mike Linder, Nathan Augustine, Bob Dees, Garrett Dees, Dave Foote, Brian Bowman, Miles Deubert, Don Garrett.
Steele Makes History With Mini Stock Win
At Southern Oregon Speedway
White City, Oregon...August 18...Leading all but the opening lap, David Steele went on to win the 20 lap Bobbio's Pizza Mini Stock Main Event Saturday night at Southern Oregon Speedway. This was the seventh win of the season for the point leader and was also his 27th career win at Southern Oregon Speedway. It makes him the all time win leader in the division's history at the track.
The night also included Hall Of Fame induction ceremonies. Dane Smith, Bruce Rayburn, Dave Duste Sr, Rick Hunsley and the son and daughter of Dick Wallace were there to receive Hall Of Fame plaques and say a few words for the fans in attendance. Display boards in the grandstand area featured clippings and photos from Medford Speedway.
Steele made it a clean sweep performance as he won the four lap Trophy Dash after Ashtin Hedges spun from the lead, and Steele followed that up with a six lap heat race win. Gary Anderson returned from his hard crash a month ago to win the other heat race. Steve Goetz led the opening lap of the Main Event, but Steele went low in Turn 4 of the second lap to take the lead. Kristopher Mix settled into third ahead of Anderson and Yreka point leader Marilyn Yawnick. Mike Whitaker passed Yawnick for the fifth position on lap seven, and a lap eight caution flag flew for Hunter Magnan. Steele continued to lead Goetz on the restart as Anderson raced past Mix for third. A lap 13 caution flag flew for a Yawnick spun in Turn 4. Steele led Goetz on the restart as Mix reclaimed third from Anderson. Steele never quite broke away from Goetz, but he still ran strong for the victory. Goetz was a solid second, followed by Mix, Anderson, Hedges, Magnan, Garrett Fredrickson, Whitaker, Yawnick and Michael McLeod.
The Bobbio's Pizza Mini Stocks are back this Saturday night. It will be the Cascade Wingless 360 Sprint Car Challenge, presented by Herz Precision Parts. The big Sprint Car show pays $3,500 to win. Also on the card will be the Late Models and JOAT Labs Hornets. For further information, go to www.southernoregonspeedway.com.
Race Results
Bobbio's Pizza Mini Stocks
Heat 1-Gary Anderson, Steve Goetz, Marilyn Yawnick, Mike McLeod, Hunter Magnan. Heat 2-David Steele, Kristopher Mix, Michael Whitaker, Garrett Fredrickson, Ashtin Hedges.
Trophy Dash-David Steele, Kristopher Mix, Hunter Magnan, Ashtin Hedges.
Main Event-David Steele, Steve Goetz, Kristopher Mix, Gary Anderson, Ashtin Hedges, Hunter Magnan, Garrett Fredrickson, Michael Whitaker, Marilyn Yawnick, Mike McLeod.
Boynton Grabs Second JOAT Labs Hornets Win
At Southern Oregon Speedway
White City, Oregon...August 18...Chris Boynton remains in championship contention following his second 15 lap JOAT Labs Hornets Main Event win. He currently ranks third in the standings behind teammate Bree Tritchler and 2016 champion Tim Hedges.
The night also included Hall Of Fame induction ceremonies. Dane Smith, Bruce Rayburn, Dave Duste Sr, Rick Hunsley and the son and daughter of Dick Wallace were there to receive Hall Of Fame plaques and say a few words for the fans in attendance. Display boards in the grandstand area featured clippings and photos from Medford Speedway.
Brandon Wonsyld won the four lap Trophy Dash, and Boynton grabbed the pole for the Main Event with his six lap heat race victory. Boynton jumped into the early lead ahead of Hedges and Tritchler. Boynton had about a half straightaway lead by lap five as Hedges was holding off Tritchler in a good race for second. Wonsyld made a Turn 3 pass on Tritchler for third on lap 12 and passed Hedges for second on lap 14. Hedges began to lose a little power as Tritchler passed him for third on lap 15, and Boynton won ahead of Wonsyld, Tritchler, Hedges and Dylan Irving.
The JOAT Labs Hornets are back this Saturday night as part of the Cascade Wingless 360 Sprint Car Challenge Race, presented by Herz Precision Parts. The Sprint Cars will be paying $3,500 to win. Also on the card will be the Late Models and Bobbio's Pizza Mini Stocks. For further information, go to www.southernoregonspeedway.com.
Race Results
JOAT Labs Hornets
Heat Race-Chris Boynton, Bree Tritchler, Tim Hedges, Brandon Wonsyld, Dylan Irving, Dylan Sauer.Trophy Dash-Brandon Wonsyld, Chris Boynton, Bree Tritchler, Tim Hedges.
Main Event-Chris Boynton, Brandon Wonsyld, Bree Tritcler, Tim Hedges, Dylan Irving Dylan Sauer NS.
Minter Wins third Straight OTRO Hardtop Main Event
At Southern Oregon Speedway
White City, Oregon...August 18...Mark Minter won his third straight 15 lap OTRO Hardtop Main Event Saturday night at Southern Oregon Speedway. He led from the start and held off Bill Trotter for the win in the group's fifth appearance of the season.
The night also included Hall Of Fame induction ceremonies. Dane Smith, Bruce Rayburn, Dave Duste Sr, Rick Hunsley and the son and daughter of Dick Wallace were there to receive Hall Of Fame plaques and say a few words for the fans in attendance. Display boards in the grandstand area featured clippings and photos from Medford Speedway.
Earlier in the evening, Chris Mehrer crashed in hot laps and was done for the night. Matt Butler led a pair of laps in the four lap Trophy Dash before spinning as Bill Trotter grabbed the victory. Minter won the six lap heat race. Minter raced into the early Main Event lead ahead of Trotter and Dean Cast. The leaders lapped slower traffic on lap six and lap 12 in the non-stop event. Minter ran smooth and scored the victory just ahead of Trotter, Cast, Butler and Jay Smith.
The OTRO Hardtops will be back on Championship Night, September 22nd, along with the IMCA Modifieds, IMCA Sport Modifieds and Kendall Oil Winged Sprint Cars. For further information, go to www.southernoregonspeedway.com.
Race Results
OTRO Hardtops
Heat 1-Mark Minter, Bill Trotter, Dean Cast, Matt Butler, Jay Smith.Trophy Dash-Bill Trotter, Dean Cast, Jay Smith, Matt Butler.
Main Event-Mark Minter, Bill Trotter, Dean Cast, Matt Butler, Jay Smith, Chris Mehrer NS.
Hirschbock, Smith, Cunial Win
At Little Southern Oregon Speedway
White City, Oregon...August 17...Ryan Hirschbock won his second 15 lap Box Stock Main Event Friday night at little Southern Oregon Speedway. In the process, he kept the pressure on Keaton Augustine in the close championship battle. Hirschbock won both heat races ahead of Augustine and jumped into a big lead in the Main Event when the cars got bunched up in Turn 2 on the opening lap. Kasey Simmons held second on the opening lap, but Augustine made a Turn 2 pass a lap later to grab the position. Mason King settled into third on lap three. At that point, Hirschbock held a commanding straightaway lead in front of Augustine, and it remained that way in the non-stop event all the way to the checkered flag. King finished third, followed by Keegan Bounds and Simmons.
Chayce Smith returned for the first time since the season opener and won his second 12 lap Beginners Box Stock Main Event. Kellen Hurst scored a heat race win, and point leader Carson Henson held off Smith to win the other heat. Smith had a front row start for the Main Event and set the early pace ahead of Henson and Austin Bartholomew. Hurst spun in Turn 2 for a lap 2 caution flag, and Smith continued to lead Henson and Bartholomew on the restart. The lead duo ran closely to the checkered flag, and Henson's attempt to overtake Smith in traffic at the checkered flag fell just short. Bartholomew settled for third, followed by reigning champion Malachi Johnson, Albert Gill Jr, Hurst and Jayme DeBenedetti.
Yreka point leader Cale Cunial won the 20 lap 250 Kart Main Event. Cunial won both heat races ahead of his brother, Cole Cunial. The first heat race had the 500 Kart of Kenny Boardman cross the finish line first, but Boardman missed the second heat race and scratched from the Main Event after the pace lap. Cale Cunial set the pace from the start of the Main Event ahead of Cole Cunial. Taylor Fuller spun in Turn 2 for a lap two caution flag. Cale Cunial continued to lead his brother Cole on the restart, and Vinny DeBenedetti spun from third for a lap seven caution flag. Again, Cale Cunial led brother Cole on the restart. A lap 15 caution flag waved when DeBenedetti spun, collecting Fuller. Cale Cunial led the restart and went on to win ahead of Cole Cunial, Fuller, DeBenedetti and Dallin Degata.
Steve Rambo won his third straight 15 lap UAS Speedway Kart Main Event. Rambo won both heat races and led the Main Event from the start ahead of Ed Grubb. Grubb spun in Turn 4 for a lap two caution flag as Rambo led Ken Gaines and Lori Fuller on the restart. Grubb was back in third a lap later, and he found himself in second when Gaines spun on the back stretch for a lap eight caution flag. Rambo led the restart and the remaining laps for the win, followed by Grubb, Fuller and Gaines.
Bhaltair Edwards won the eight lap Novice Beginners Box Stock Main Event and both heat races. Edwards led all the way with Caleb Ranney taking the checkered flag in second.
The Outlaw Kart program will continue on September 7th with all of the divisions scheduled to compete. For further information, go to www.southernoregonspeedway.com.
Race Results
Box Stock
Heat 1a-Ryan Hirschbock, Keaton Augustine, Mason King, Kasey Simmons, Keegan Bounds.Heat 2b-Ryan Hirschbock, Keaton Augustine, Mason King, Keegan Bounds, Kasey Simmons.
Main Event-Ryan Hirschbock, Keaton Augustine, Mason King, Keegan Bounds, Kasey Simmons.
Beginners Box Stock
Heat 1a-Kellen Hurst, Austin Bartholomew, Chayce Smith, Malachi Johnson, Carson Henson, Jayme DeBenedetti, Albert Gill Jr.Heat 2a-Carson Henson, Chayce Smith, Malachi Johnson, Kellen Hurst, Austin Bartholomew, Jayme DeBenedetti, Albert Gill Jr.
Main Event-Chayce Smith, Carson Henson, Austin Bartholomew, Malachi Johnson, Albert Gill Jr, Kellen Hurst, Jayme DeBenedetti.
250 Karts
Heat 1a-Kenny Boardman (500), Cale Cunial, Cole Cunial, Dallin Dagata.Heat 2a-Cale Cunial, Cole Cunial, Dallin Dagata, Vinny DeBenedetti.
Main Event-Cale Cunial, Cole Cunial, Taylor Fuller, Vinny DeBenedetti, Dallin Dagata.
UAS Speedway Kart
Heat 1a-Steve Rambo, Ed Grubb, Ken Gaines, Lori Fuller.Heat 2a-Steve Rambo, Ken Gaines, Lori Fuller.
Main Event-Steve Rambo, Ed Grubb, Lori Fuller, Ken Gaines.
Novice Box Stock
Heat 1a-Bhaltair Edwards, Caleb Ranney.Heat 2b-Bhaltair Edwards.
Main Event-Bhaltair Edwards, Caleb Ranney, Uriah Boardman NS.
