New Winners and Familiar Faces Visit Victory Lane on Pro-Ag Night at the Races
By: Jacob Blair
(WINSTON, Mo.) – Dennis Elliott had graced victory lane six times before Pro Ag Night at the Races at I-35 Speedway. On Saturday night, he made it seven. This time though, he had to work for it after struggling in his heat race. Elliott tried some setup changes on his car in the heat and the car did not agree, as he went from the front row back to a fourth place heat finish. In the feature, Elliott found himself running the low lane with everyone else up top. He quickly started picking off one car at a time before finding himself in second behind leader Ryan Middaugh. Middaugh used the high lane to dominate the first half of the race but made one mistake when he jumped the cushion in turn four, allowing Elliott to take the lead. Elliott held off Middaugh as he charged back. Middaugh ran out of time and settled for second. Houston Johnson finished third, Shane Lawson fourth and Ronnie Woods fifth.
The USRA B-Modifieds filed their nomination for finish of the year as Lonnie Hibner held off Daniel Harris, Ed Noll and Chase Galvan to win his first race at I-35 Speedway this season. Hibner used a front row starting position to control the race early. Noll challenged Hibner early but faded mid-race allowing Harris into second. The race slowed for yellows a few times and on each restart Noll and Harris traded second and took their shots at Hibner. Hibner remained the leader as the white flag dropped. Harris got a run off turn two and looked low into three. Hibner drove low taking that line away as Harris switched to the top. Harris worked to the outside quarter panel Hibner and the two made contact off turn four. The two banged doors as Galvan worked to the outside of Noll and then had a run on both Harris and Hibner. Hibner won the race to the line as Galvan snuck in for second. Harris finished third, Noll fourth and Tyler Cadwallader finished fifth.
The USRA Stock Cars were the tame race of USRA action as Jeff Dixon dominated the caution free feature, winning his fifth race this season. Gerald Wahwahsuck tried to bring out the caution while running second, almost looping his machine in turn four. He hung on to the car but fell to third. William Dahl capitalized on the mistake to finish second. Corky Clew finished fourth and Mark Menard fifth.
The E-Modified race went caution free and saw another driver visit McCarthy Auto Group Winner’s Circle for the first time this season. At the midpoint of the race Justin Asher worked his way around Bobby Lopez, which ended up being the pass for the win. Lopez finished second, Gary Ainsworth third, John Ross fourth and Aaron Sauter fifth.
The Pure Stocks saw a close race go in favor of CJ Turner as he won his second feature at I-35 Speedway this season. Justin Adkins finished second, Beau Wells third, Anthony Hill fourth and Shawn Huston fifth.
The Sport Compact field mixed I-35 Speedway point contenders and travelers making their first trips to the speedway. Early on, John Willard battled Bobby Key for the lead. Key held the lead, when a lap or so before halfway Key fell off pace with a right front flat. Willard inherited the lead and eventual win, his ninth this season. Kris Foote, Dustin Grout and Timothy Hovick finished second, third and fourth in their first trips to I-35. David Miller III rounded out the top five.
Chad Fuller dominated the Grand National feature, winning his eighth race this season. Houston Johnson broke while challenging Fuller. After that, Fuller cruised to the win. John Hanson finished second, Chris Kline third, Dave Petty Jr. fourth and Jeb Hays fifth.
The Show-Me Vintage Racers welcomed another new winner this season to victory lane as Jeremy Turner held off Damon Clevenger for the win. Steve Hughes finished third, Mickey Fleetheart fourth and Rocky Rhodes fifth.
The Kid’s Power Wheels were also in action at the intermission break. In the six-volt class, Emma Myers took the win with Weston Romesburg second. The 12-volt class saw Jordyn Dixon take the win, with Hayden Romesburg second, Staley Rowland third, Ryley Wilson fourth and Weston Romesburg fifth.
I-35 Speedway Race Results 9-1-18
USRA Modifieds
Start # Finish Full name City/State Points
7 29 1 Dennis Elliott Mt. Ayr, Ia. 100
1 21 2 Ryan Middaugh Fulton, Mo. 95 (Heat Race Winner)
4 97 3 Houston Johnson Kansas City, Mo. 91
6 17$ 4 Shane Lawson Stewartsville, Mo. 87
3 53R 5 Ronnie Woods Mexico, Mo. 84 (Heat Race Winner)
8 38 6 Anthony Logston Hamilton, Mo. 81
9 2H 7 John Hanson Stewartsville, Mo. 78
2 98 8 Austin Johnson Kansas City, Mo. 76
5 85D 9 Mark Dotson Cameron, Mo. DQ
USRA Stock Cars
2 88 1 Jeff Dixon Trenton, Mo. 100
3 40 2 William Dahl Rush Hill, Mo. 95
1 11W 3 Gerald Wahwahsuck Atchison, Ks. 91 (Heat Race Winner)
4 37C 4 Corky Clem Huron, Ks. 87
5 19M 5 Mark Menard 84
7 8Y 6 Rieli Yonts Leavenworth, Ks. 81
6 67 7 Aaron Sauter St. Joseph, Mo. DNS
USRA B-Modifieds
1 22L 1 Lonnie Hibner Chillicothe, Mo. 100 (Heat Race Winner)
6 0 2 Chase Galvan Kansas City, Ks. 95
4 07 3 Daniel Harris Excelsior Springs, Mo. 91
2 15 4 Ed Noll Excelsior Springs, Mo. 87 (Heat Race Winner)
8 69 5 Tyler Cadwallader Amazonia, Mo. 84
5 57 6 Randy Ainsworth Excelsior Springs, Mo. 81
3 16 7 Blake Pierce Kansas City, Mo. 78
7 10H 8 Garrett Hill New Hampton, Mo. 76
9 15XL 9 Jared Hillyard Pleasant Valley, Mo. 74
11 2T 10 Todd Luke St. Joseph, Mo. 72
10 5% 11 Hugh Eddy Milar, Mo. 70
12 3Y 12 Blaine Yonts Leavenworth, Ks. 68
13 117 13 Tim Galvan Kansas City, Mo. DNS
E-Modifieds
4 74 1 Justin Asher Faucett, Mo. 100
1 1L 2 Bobby Lopez Kansas City, Mo. 95 (Heat Race Winner)
3 14 3 Gary Don Ainsworth Excelsior Springs, Mo. 91
5 64 4 John Ross Kansas City, Mo. 87
2 8S 5 Aaron Sauter St. Joseph, Mo. 84 (Heat Race Winner)
6 4M 6 Steven Makar Basehor, Ks. 81
9 09 7 Shaunie Lanning Kansas City, Mo. 78
8 91J 8 Josh Adkins Savannah, Mo. 76
7 15X 9 Corey Myers Atchison, Ks. 74
10 50 10 Leroy Morrison Raymore, Mo. 72
12 3 11 Lloyd Yonts 70
11 67 12 Brandon (bubba) Beam St. Joseph, Mo. 68
13 12 13 Zac Keller Stewartsville, Mo. 66
14 95S 14 A.J. Sayers Chillicothe, Mo. DNS
Pure Stocks
1 91 1 C.J Turner Jamesport, Mo. 100 (Heat Race Winner)
3 15 2 Justin Adkins St. Joseph, Mo. 95 (Heat Race Winner)
2 555 3 Beau Wells Chillicothe, Mo. 91
7 124 4 Anthony Hill Lathrop, Mo. 87
5 540 5 Shawn Huston Jamesport, Mo. 84
8 49K 6 Conrad Kaufman 81
4 72 7 Ron Hill Turney, Mo. 78
10 M87 8 Mallory Stiffler 76
6 17R 9 Rylee Fuller Savannah, Mo. 74
9 19 10 Emily Turner 72
Sport Compacts
3 1/2CR 1 John Willard St. Joseph, Mo. 100
4 21 2 Kris Foote 95
8 10G 3 Dustin Grout Prescott, Ia. 91
5 353 4 Timothy Hovick 87
7 55 5 David Miller Iii Saint Joseph, Mo. 84
14 69 6 Alvin Cooney Mexico, Mo. 81
6 7T 7 Toby Teel Hiawatha, Ks. 78
11 8P 8 Isaiah Penton Huntsville, Mo. 76
13 7S 9 Scott Beagle Everest, Ks. 74
10 81 10 Chris Lewis St. Joseph, Mo. 72
12 7 11 Jason Teel Hiawatha, Ks. 70
2 95 12 Steven Bunton Saint Joseph, Mo. 68 (Heat Race Winner)
9 15 13 Joseph Mick St. Joseph, Mo. 66
1 7X 14 Bobby Key Corning, Ia. 64 (Heat Race Winner)
Grand Nationals
1 20 1 Chad Fuller Savannah, Mo. 100 (Heat Race Winner)
6 2H 2 John Hanson Stewartsville, Mo. 95
5 6 3 Chris Kline Kearney, Mo. 91
3 62 4 Dave Petty Jr St. Joseph, Mo. 87
4 99L 5 Jeb Hays Stewartsville, Mo. 84
2 97 6 Houston Johnson Kansas City, Mo. 81
Show-Me Vintage Racers
4 11 1 Jeremy Turner Pattonsburg, Mo.
10 6 2 Damon Clevenger Parkville, Mo. (Heat Race Winner)
3 5 3 Steve Hughes Lathrop, Mo.
5 7 4 Mickey Fleetheart Odessa, Mo.
8 8 5 Rocky Rhodes Independence, Mo.
7 6X 6 Daniel Clevenger
1 20 7 B.B. Tex Hamilton, Mo.
6 51 8 Allen Guthrie Raymore, Mo.
9 1 9 Elmer Gurloff
2 24 10 Mike McDowell
11 55 11 Ray Hughes Kansas City, Mo. (Heat Race Winner)
Category: Missouri
