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PENDERGRASS 2 FOR 2 AT ORLAND RACEWAY |
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(MAY 3, 2004 - ORLAND, CA) Kevin Pendergrass clinched his second straight
win for the season Saturday, May 1st, charging to the lead on the second lap
from his seventh place starting position. Kevin was challenged by former track
champion Ken Lewis, but Lewis had nothing for Pendergrass who easily garnered
the win. Lewis finished a solid second, while Ben Crain did the best passing job
of the night, finishing third from eighth place. Elk Creek's Chris Nash placed
fourth in the event, with Chico's Larry Button rounding out the top five.
'03 track champion Wes Dinsmore won his first feature race of the season in his #4d Pure Stock. Dinsmore had moved into the lead by the fourth lap from his fourth place starting position. Current point leader Phil shelby of Yuba City followed Dinsmore nose-to-tail throughout the remainder of the 20-lap event, but was unable to overtake Wes and the duo finished 1-2 for the night. Trophy Dash winner Steve Martin garnered third followed by Lee Imhoff and Willows' Richard Chapman with his best finish of the season. Mario Romano, another '03 track champion, looked good at the start of the Mini Truck feature race until a flat tire forced him to pit in the 12th circuit. Corning's Randy Severson gathered up some speed and took over the lead from Nate Skaggs by the 14th lap where Severson remained till the checkered flag was unfurled. Trophy dash winner Sarah Olson started sixth and worked her way up to third, but was forced to restart at the back of the field after a yellow flag incident. By the final lap, Sarah had worked her way back up into third position. Steve Small and Lee Mabe finished 4-5 respectively. Anthony Porter brought out his #8 Mini Modified for the first time this season, started the main event in the second row and took the lead by the end of the second circuit. Mario Romano and BJ Martin each challenged Porter, exchanging the second position several times for great racing action. Neither driver could overtake Anthony, so it looked like they'd have to settle for the second and third positions until Martin encountered mechanical difficulties and had to pit allowing Greg Higginbotham to take over the third position. Olin Crain finished in fourth and Ricky Swigart brought home the fifth spot. In the Wix Sprint Car Series, Scotty Pierson took an early lead in his #3 non-winged carbureted sprint until Chris Webber charged past Pierson for the top spot. Rob Worthington soon passed Pierson for the second position and stayed on Webber, finally taking the lead on the 15th circuit. Worthington and Webber were followed by Billy Garcia, trach champion Josh Jacobo and Don Emery rounded out the top five. Saturday's program will feature a special Salute to Moms. First 100 Mothers through the gate will receive a beautiful carnation, courtesy of Longs Drugs of Orland. Grandstand gates open at 5:00 PM for A-1 Check Cashing Night at the Races.. Adult admission is $8.00; kids and seniors are $4.00. Under six or over seventy are admitted free, and Military in uniform are always welcomed free of charge. Rules for any division, or a complete schedule of events can be obtained by calling the track office at 865-2409. Or visit their website: www.orlandraceway.com. ORLAND SPRINT CARS - WIX CHAMPIONSHIP SERIES MAIN EVENT POINTS STANDINGS - 5/1 |
