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CLAYTON MAKES IT TWO WINS IN A ROW WITH MSCS |
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Nebo, KY. (August 5, 2006) Daron Clayton won the Kentucky Sprint Championship Saturday night at the Western Kentucky Speedway. Clayton was in top form during the 30 lap feature on the 3/8’s mile oval. The Sikeston, MO, driver took the high line to victory sending plumes of dirt over the guard rails as he exited the turns and powered down the long straight-aways. The
victory was worth $1,500. With the
excitement of the post victory lap doughnuts
and a top of the cage victory salute to the fans behind him, Clayton
stepped up to the microphone. “
Thanks to our sponsor Weld Wheels. I
took those so close to the wall.” He
paused. “ Would anyone out there
would like to sponsor us? I also
need to mention my Dad’s business. He
is the primary sponsor. We are
getting the cars to where I really like them.
It is coming together for us. I
hope we have a really great year.”
That year is shaping up here at mid season.
It was Clayton’s second MSCS victory in a row and 4th of his
two year MSCS career. Clayton drove
a DRC Chassis powered by a Foxco engine and sponsored primarily by Clayton
Fabrication. Gene Clayton and Bubby
Jones field and maintain the car.
Clayton started outside pole and quickly had two Baker Auto and Truck
machines after him. Hud Cone and teammate Alex Shanks were both quickly in hot
pursuit. After a restart following
an early spin by Jerry Ruble, Alex Shanks moved into second as Cone dropped back
behind Donny Brackett. Shanks used
the inside groove to keep Clayton in check until he became entangled with the
lapped cars of Ruble and Erik Folger with just 6 laps left.
Despite having a bent front shock Shanks rejoined the field, continued in
the race, and finished ninth. The
extra effort helped protect his MSCS series points lead.
Hud Cone was already in position to claim second for car owner Jerry
Baker. The race for third was three
wide with 3 laps to go. Chase Stockon prevailed completing a strong run that
propelled him back into the top ten in points.
Donny Brackett finished fourth. Rookie
points leader Jeff Davis finished fifth in also earning the Mike’s Motors Hard
Charger Award for the race. Davis
had started 17th in the 21 car field.
Other drivers in the top ten included Jeff Flesher, Chris Windom, Patrick
Bruns, Alex Shanks, and Lee Stark. The
three heats were won by Hud Cone, Daron Clayton, and Chase Stockon.
Each heat became an increasingly closer race.
Drivers were battling all the way back through the fields to earn
starting spots for the main. Track
promoter Tim Coble brought out equipment twice to manicure the track improving
the racing surface. A number of MSCS Young Guns took time out to do an Autograph session during intermission. The next MSCS race will be held at Tri-State Speedway Saturday night August 12th. RACE SUMMARY HOOSIER TIRE MIDWEST SPRINT CAR SERIES POINTS STANDINGS |
