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Message started by C.W. on 07/05/18 at 6:49pm

Title: Coos Bay Speedway Preview And Results July 5
Post by C.W. on 07/05/18 at 6:49pm

Eve Of Destruction IX Offers Thrills And Spills
At Coos Bay Speedway

Coos Bay, Oregon...It's time once again for a night that is sure to thrill the fans at Coos Bay Speedway. It's Eve of Destruction IX. Returning to entertain the fans will be American Daredevil Mr. Dizzy with a show that is sure to leave the crowd on the edge of their seats. Also on the schedule for the night is the Oregon Coast's best Fireworks Display. Competing NASCAR Whelen All American Series divisions include Sportsman Late Models, Street Stocks, Hornets and Jr Stingers.

Last week, Sportsman Late Model point leader Dyllan Siewell was forced to settle for third, right behind two-time champion Wayne Butler. To date, Siewell has seven Top 5 finishes in seven starts, including four wins. His lead over Tom Williams is now 30 points, while Charlie Withers is 32 points back. Both Williams and Withers are looking for their first wins of the season as Butler has three victories so far. Other drivers to watch for this week include Stacy Robinson and Justin Krossman.

Last week, 2016 Street Stock champion Daniel Land won his second Main Event of the season ahead of point leader Ken Fox in a good battle up front. Fox is a four-time winner with a 74 point advantage over David Smith, who finished third last week. The competitive division has five different winners so far as Troy Chamberlain, Steve Dubisar and Donald Schott are the other winners this season. Smith and Jeff Thurman are still looking for their first wins of the season.

Tyler Tullos continues to impress in the Hornets division. The rookie notched his third win of the season last week ahead of Hannah Robison as he leads April Warmack by over 60 points. Robison is a close third in the standings as both she and Warmack are feature winners this season. There are some talented competitors still looking for their first wins of the season, including Kris Parker, David Pellum, Chuck Peck and Jeremy Mayfield. The Hornets division continues to offer the strongest car count at the speedway.

The Jr Stinger division offers racing for kids 11 to 14 years old. Last week, Griff Smith notched his third win of the season ahead of Trophy Dash winner Alex Butler. Smith has jumped out to a 62 point lead, while Sebastian Freedle leads Butler by just two points in a closer race for second.

Mr. Dizzy will be there too do his death defying stunts for the crowd, and the show will close with a huge Fireworks Display. Racing fans will also note the NST Sprint Car Speedweek race that comes to town on Tuesday, July 10th. Some of the best drivers on the West Coast will be in town for this race. NASCAR Whelen All American Series support divisions that night will include Sportsman Late Models, Street Stocks, Mini Outlaws and Hornets. For further information, go to www.coosbayspeedway.us.

Montgomery, Lenz, Land Win Coos Bay Speedway Features

Coos Bay, Oregon...June 30...Point leader Brody Montgomery returned to the Winner's Circle with his fifth victory in the 30 lap NASCAR Super Late Model Main Event Saturday night at Coos Bay Speedway. Montgomery set a good pace out front in picking up the win by a straightaway ahead of Tom Elam. Elam had his hands full outrunning 2015 champion Toby McIntyre in a close finish for second. Richard Wallace was a lead lap fourth as Thor Kristensen, Chris Ray and Wayne Butler completed the finishing order. Montgomery also won the five lap Trophy Dash, but McIntyre held him off in their eight lap heat race to prevent a sweep. Elam won the other heat race.

Dr. Scott Lenz paid the speedway a visit and walked away with the 25 lap Sportsman Late Model Main Event win. Lenz is the current Outlaw Pro Stock Association point leader, and this was a tune up for when the group pays Coos Bay Speedway a visit for a special shootout race in August. Lenz won by a straightaway in front of two time champion Wayne Butler as point leader Dyllan Siewell was the final lead lap finisher. Tom Williams and Stacey Robinson completed the finishing order. Lenz outran Butler to win the eight lap heat race, but Butler beat him back to the line in the 5 lap Trophy Dash.

2016 Street Stock champion Daniel Land returned and picked up his second 25 lap Main Event win of the season. Point leader Ken Fox was on a quest for his fifth win, but he lost a photo finish to Land at the checkered flag. David Smith was a solid third, followed by Jeff Thurman and Steve Dubisar. Dubisar picked up the five lap Trophy Dash win, while Land grabbed the eight lap heat race victory.

Jason Kellam won his second 25 lap Mini Outlaw Main Event. All night long, Kellam was battling runaway point leader Sam Talon for wins. Talon just managed to beat Kellam back to the line for the five lap Trophy Dash win, but Kellam prevailed in the eight lap heat race. It was Kellam winning a close battle with Talon for the feature victory as Tom Siewell and John Henry also got lead lap finishes in third and fourth, respectively. Gene Gattenby finished fifth.

Point leader Tyler Tullos notched his third 25 lap Hornet Main Event win of the season. Hannah Robison gave it a good run before settling for a close second. April Warmack was a solid third, followed by David Pellum, Braden Fugate, Chuck Peck, Jeremy Mayfield, John Reiss, Kris Parker and Jamie Daniels. Robison and Warmack each won eight lap heat races, while Tullos won the five lap Trophy Dash.

Griff Smith picked up another 15 lap Jr Stinger Main Event win. This class is basically a Hornets division for kids 11 to 14 years old. Alex Butler finished second with Sebastian Freedle settling for third. Smith also won the eight lap heat race, but Butler scored the win in the five lap Trophy Dash.

Coming up next Saturday night is Eve of Destruction IX. The show will include The American Daredevil Mr Dizzy and a big Fireworks Display to end the night. Featured divisions include the NASCAR Sportsman Late Models, Street Stocks, Hornets and Jr Stingers. For further information, go to www.coosbayspeedway.us.