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Message started by C.W. on 05/03/18 at 2:02pm

Title: Antioch Speedway Apri 28 Results, May 5 Preview
Post by C.W. on 05/03/18 at 2:02pm

Decker, Spainhoward, Sorensen Antioch Speedway Winners

Antioch, CA...April 28...Jeff Decker won the 20 lap DIRTcar Late Model Main Event Saturday night at Antioch Speedway. The three-time reigning champion quickly moved into second and was trailing Dennis Souza by about a straightaway on lap two. Undaunted, Decker steadily reeled in Souza and made his winning pass in traffic in Turns 1 and 2 on the 9th lap. Once in front, Decker pulled away to the impressive victory. Souza enjoyed his best finish to date in second, followed by heat winner Rod Oliver, Paul Guglielmoni and David Newquist.

Nick Spainhoward scored a thrilling victory in the 20 lap All Star Series B Modified Main Event.The 2014 IMCA State Sport Modified champion out of Bakersfield moved by Todd Gomez for second during the first half of the race while reigning champion KC Keller paced the field. Keller had earlier picked up wins in his eight lap heat race and the 12 lap Sharp Shooter race and appeared to be headed for the clean sweep. As they hit the final turn, Spainhoward made a move to the inside and emerged with the lead. Spainhoward took the checkered flag in victory, followed by Keller, Guy Ahlwardt, Trevor Clymens and Brent Curran.

Championship contender Chris Sorensen won his second 20 lap Hobby Stock Main Event of the season. Sorensen settled into the the early lead with two time winner Michael Cooper in close pursuit. The lead duo quickly pulled away from the pack and held a half lap advantage over the rest of the competitors by the waving of the checkered flag. Sorensen withstood the pressure of Cooper for a hard-fought victory. Joey Ridgeway made a late move on Little Smitty Jr to finish third as Haley Gomez scored her best finish yet in fifth.

Mike Corsaro charged to the victory in the 20 lap Dwarf Car Main Event. The reigning champion won the first 8 lap heat race and then promptly drew a 12 for the inversion. Stuck back in the sixth row at the start, Corsaro methodically worked his way to the front and scored an impressive victory ahead of Josh Miller, David Michael Rosa, heat winner Miranda Chappa and Chuck Conover.

Ken Retzloff scored the victory in the Bay Area Hardtop Main Event. Retzloff led early on, leaving the battle between Terry DeCarlo, Dave Mackay and Doug Braudrick for second. Heat race winner Mackey ended up claiming second, followed by DeCarlo and Braudrick.

Racing resumes at Antioch Speedway with another exciting five division All Star Series event, featuring Wingless Spec Sprints, A Modifieds, Limited Late Models, Hobby Stocks and Dwarf Cars. There will also be a special Drone Air Race. For further information, go to www.antiochspeedway.com.

All Star Series Antioch Speedway
Unofficial Race Results
DIRTcar Late Model
Heat Winners (8 Laps)-Jeff Decker, Rod Oliver. Main Event (20 Laps)-Decker, Dennis Souza, Oliver, Paul Guglielmoni, David Newquist, Kimo Oreta, Mike Hynes, Rob Norris, Joey Olschowka.

B Modified
Heat Winners (8 laps)-KC Keller, Anthony Giuliani, Todd Gomez. Sharp Shooter (12 Laps)-Keller, Nick Spainhoward, Giuliani. Main Event (20 Laps)-Spainhoward, Keller, Guy Ahlwardt, Trevor Clymens, Brent Curran, Al Johnson, Fred Ryland, Aaron Crowell, Ryan DeForest, Chuck Golden.

Hobby Stock
Heat Winners (8 Laps)-John Wacht, Chris Sorensen. Main Event (20 Laps)-Sorensen, Michael Cooper, Joey Ridgway, Little Smitty Jr, Haley Gomez, Tanis Rangel, Billy Garner, Eric Pitschner, Wacht, Cameron Swank.

Dwarf Car
Heat Winners (8 Laps)-Mike Corsaro, Miranda Chappa, Chris Mello. Main Event (20 Laps)-Corsaro, Josh Miller, David Michael Rosa, Chappa, Chuck Conover, Charlie Correia, Jerry Doty, Mello, Mario Marquez, Tommy Stevenson.

Spec Sprints, A Modifieds Return
To Antioch Speedway Saturday Night

Antioch, CA...After a crowd-pleasing battle in last weekend's B Modified Main Event, won by Nick Spainhoward with a last turn pass, Antioch Speedway roars back into action with an exciting All Star Series racing lineup. Saturday's program will include the Wingless Spec Sprints, A Modifieds, Limited Late Models, Hobby Stocks and Dwarf Cars. There will also be a Drone Air Race.

It was Alan Miranda finally breaking through to win his first career Spec Sprint Main Event last time out. Miranda had to deal with the constant threat of 2004 champion Bob Newberry behind him. Newberry won the season opener, and people are calling him the driver to beat this week. However, there are some fast competitors in the field, and people are also saying that Shannon Newton is due to get his first win. Like Newberry, Newton was at the most recent Hunt Series event earning a Top 10 feature finish in a very competitive lineup.

After taking a nasty tumble on the opening lap of the Main Event last time out, word is that Rick Panfili will have his car together to try again. Panfili and Roy Fisher, who are the two oldest competitors in the group, both flipped at the last event, but Fisher got his car back together for a Top 5 feature finish. It should be a great night of racing for the Spec Sprints, and other competitors to watch for include Brandon Burd, James East and Scott Martin.

Nick DeCarlo got on a roll with back-to-back A Modified Main Event wins to start the season. Whether or not it was the lure of the $100 bounty, Bobby Hogge IV came out last time and ended the streak. Antioch Speedway will soon have a new leader atop the all time win list. Currently, Scott Busby is tied with JD Willis at 72 wins, but Hogge has 71. Busby has looked fast, but has thus far been unable to put it together for a win. Bobby Motts Jr has a second and a third so far and could easily be the winner this week. Other drivers to watch for include Sean O'Gara, Jeff Thomas, Raymond Lindeman, Trent Wentworth and Gary Hetrick.

Mark Garner is hungry for The Limited Late Model championship. After kicking things off with a win in the Larry Damitz Memorial, he lost a close battle with longtime competitor Mike Walko in the most recent feature. Walko is back, and he figures to make things very interesting in the battle. Not to be counted out is Kimo Oreta, who admittedly hasn't looked so fast thus far. However, he is the reigning champion. Other drivers to watch for include Ryan Cherezian, Jim Freethy, Lori Brown and John Evans.

The experience advantage seems to be working in the favor of Chris Sorensen and Michael Cooper in the Hobby Stock division. So far, these two drivers have been head and shoulders above the rest of the pack. Neither has missed the Top 3 after four point races, and both have two wins. It was Sorensen coming out ahead of Cooper in the most recent battle. Reigning champion Cameron Swank has looked fast as well, but mechanical issues derailed his effort last week. Likewise, Chris Bennett is trying to get his ride back on track after problems encountered in his most recent visit to Watsonville.

While this goes on, there is an interesting group of new racers all vying for some glory. Matt Wacht won his heat race last time out, but some misfortune in the Main Event ended his race early. It was Joey Ridgeway finishing third last time out. Though a bit more experienced than the other new competitors, Joey hasn't run a full season. He would certainly have to be considered a threat to win as he has been fast at times. Haley Gomez impressed with her fifth place finish last time out. Other drivers to watch for this week include Little Smitty Jr, Eric Pitschner and Luke Brignoli.

Last week, Mike Corsaro reminded the competition who the Dwarf Car champion is. After winning his heat race, a lousy invert draw put him at the back of the pack in the Main Event, but he charged his way to the front and picked up a win. It may be difficult to dethrone the champ this season. However, there are some good competitors in the field, and Josh Miller looked impressive in finishing second last time out ahead of David Michael Rosa. Rosa is somebody to watch as he is capable of putting together a string of good finishes and is due to win the Main Event.

Back in action after being away for a few years is 2010 champion Jerry Doty. Doty is a past Dwarf Car competitor. The Dwarf Cars continue to bring good numbers to the track, and other drivers to watch this week include ageless veteran Charlie Correia, Chris Becker, Chris Mello, Mario Marquez and Street Stock legend David Rosa.

The Antioch Speedway season is in full swing, and Saturday's lineup of All Star Series racing promises plenty of excitement from the first green flag to the final checkered. Add in the Air Drone Race, and it's a night you won't want to miss. For further information, go to www.antiochspeedway.com.