July 18, 2005...One of USAC's most hotly-contested point races of 2005
resumes this Saturday at Rocky Mountain Raceways in Salt Lake City, Utah as the
Valvoline Western Sprint Cars attack the 3/8-mile paved oval in the Utah
capital.
Two-time series champion Tony Hunt of Fair Oaks, Calif. leads the standings, but
there are numerous drivers within striking range with 74 points available at
Salt Lake City.
Adding
to the suspense will be the challenges from the track's regulars, stars of the
USAC/SLVRA Young Automotive Group Rocky Mountain Sprint Car Series, led by Jimmy
Wysong and defending two-time champ Jim Waters.
Despite
"top-five" finishes in all six previous series races, Hunt is seeking
his first win of 2005 in this Saturday's 40-lapper. Series runner-up Kody
Swanson, only 11 points in arrears, has a victory, two seconds, a third and a
fourth in six starts, while third-ranking Tim Barber has a first, second, third,
fourth and two sixths in six starts so far this season!
USAC VALVOLINE WESTERN SPRINT CAR SERIES STANDINGS
1.-Tony Hunt-363
2.-Kody Swanson-352
3.-Tim Barber-349
4.-Mike Murgoitio-312
5.-Brad Bumgarner-292
6.-Brian McClish-281
7.-Michael Trimble-264
8.-Cody Veenstra-262
9.-Chris Peterson-201
10.-Shauna Hogg-197
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