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Wins at Altamont by Debbie Shipherd |
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(May 15, 2004- Tracy, CA)...Alum-Line's Pat Ariaz captured
double feature wins on Saturday, May 15 for Altamont Raceway
Park's double dash and double main night. In the 1st feature Ariaz took the lead from J & J Dairy's Ed Amador when Amador cautiously slowed for lapped traffic. Amador chased Ariaz to the checkers giving him several challenges, and was followed by front row starter John Silva of Tracy. This was the NCMA Sprints' 1st experience using the transponders for qualifying and scoring at Altamont, and the special race format for the evening used qualifying times for all of the race lineups, with the 1st feature starting straight up and the 2nd completely inverted. Ariaz won the 1st dash from a pole start. The 2nd dash was a thrill to see as Amador Farms' Steve Amador took home his 1st trophy dash win at Altamont. On the last lap of the dash, Patterson's Don Hicks charged hard to challenge Amador and hit the water filled barrels located in front of the inside track wall. Both the driver and the car were all right, but the barrels didn't fare so well. Ed Amador and Dan's Racer Safety John Silva began the 1st feature on the front row. Amador got a healthy lead at the green followed by Ariaz from his 2nd row spot. By lap 10, the leaders were in lapped traffic, and as Amador cautiously slowed, Ariaz dove under him to take the lead. Amador made several attempts to challenge Ariaz, but could not overtake him. The 2nd feature had Z & Z Racing's Michael Zarevich and Steve Amador on the front row, with Amador driving hard into the lead and holding it for half of the race. Ariaz took the lead and the win with Steve Amador and Don Hicks rounding out the top three. Since this traveling club is indeed a racing family, one of the highlights of the night was the return of NCMA's Secretary and Treasurer, Kas Wullenwaber, who was the most enthusiastic fan in the stands after her long absence while she was hospitalized. The happy Wullenwabers are expecting their first child next month. Another positive note was the engagement announcement of Head Official Eddie Cooley and his girlfriend Joan. The NCMA travels next to the quick 1/4 mile paved track at Lakeport Speedway on Saturday, May 22. Drive safe, have fun, and take care. Summary: Fast time: Ed Amador 19.135 Dash 1: Pat Ariaz, John Silva, Ed Amador, Burt Siverling Dash 2: Steve Amador, Don Hicks, Michael Zarevich, Sam Davies Main 1: Pat Ariaz, Ed Amador, John Silva, Burt Siverling, Steve Amador, Don Hicks, Michael Zarevich, Sam Davies Main 2: Ariaz, Steve Amador, Don Hicks, Siverling, John Silva, Zarevich,Sam Davies |
