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LINCOLN
SPEEDWAY by Norm Bogan |
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Saturday
in Pennsylvania meant a visit to Lincoln Speedway, near New Oxford.
This track has been the home of some heated battles among the PA POSSE.
CRA ran here in 1993 and this was the first visit for most of the current
traveling band. Twenty-six cars were present including five PA regulars. Cory Kruseman set fast time at 15.970. There were three heat races with Gremett, Spencer and Rutherford grabbing the victories, all from the front row, with some heated battles for the last transfer positions. Rickie Gaunt prevailed over Tony Elliott in the Dash and Mike Kirby claimed the Semi over Adam Mitchell and Levi Jones. In the feature, Elliott immediately jumped into the lead from his outside front row starting spot. He ran free and clear, as those behind him encountered a few tangles. Local driver, Johnny Mackinson made an impressive run, following behind Elliott until biking in turn three and flipping against the wall. In the meantime, Griffin was advancing from his sixth starting position, but still trailing Elliott and encountering lapped traffic. Now what is wrong with this picture? Richard Griffin known as a high flying racer running up against the cushion was hooked up on the bottom and making his charge. Conversely, Elliott an accomplished “huggypole” racer was up on top and running flat out. These two put on a performance that had the crowd excited with head to head racing for a number of laps. Eventually, lapped traffic played a part and allowed Griffin to get under Elliott and slingshot into the lead on the last lap. The Pennsylvania fans had witnessed racing, as we know it on a regular basis in California. They seemed pleased with the product and cruised the pits afterward, acquiring autographs and apparel from the West Coast visitors
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