Nieman, Robertson Open Diamond Mountain Speedway Season With Wins

Susanville, CA...May 12...Chris Nieman opened the 2018 season at Diamond Mountain Speedway in Susanville, California with a victory in the IMCA Modified Main Event. Neiman is the 2016 champion, and he had to hold off reigning track champion Matt Murphy to collect the win. Wade Kennemore brought it home third, followed by Larry McCracken, Galen Hainline, Jeff Chew, Steve Bejeck, Rob Robles and Boyd Murchison.

A small turnout at IMCA Sport Modifieds saw Bob Feller out run Jason Emmot for the Main Event victory. The duo ended up tied for the point lead last season.

2016 champion Richard Longacre outran Rick Higby to win the Hobby Stock Main Event as Joe Marlow finished third ahead of Rudy McGowan.

The best turn out of the night was offered by the Mini Stock division, and Kate Robertson scored the feature win ahead of Johnny Moya. Taylor Micone grabbed the final podium position in third, followed by Ryan Belli and Raymond Talavera. Cody Kennemore finished sixth, followed by Anthony Havland, Colton Chew, David Wilson and Larry Foster.

Racing will continue with a two day weekend event scheduled for June 15th and 16th. IMCA Modifieds, IMCA Sport Modifieds, Hobby Stocks and Mini Stocks are all on the card. Race track information can be found at www.lassencountyfair.org/interim-events/diamond-mountain-speedway/.