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August 5, 2006 - Chowchilla Speedway...In one of the most exciting main events of the season, Jonathan Logan outlasted Steven Williams to capture his second SCRA 360 c.i. feature of the season at Chowchilla Speedway (CA) on Saturday, August 5th. Starting from the outside of the front row, Logan battled pole sitter Williams, who was making only his second sprint car event since recovering from a broken collar bone, for the first 17 laps of the 30-lap main. The pair ran nose-to-tail and side-by-side as they fought their way through heavy traffic, resembling a two-car trophy dash. On lap 18, while encountering lapped cars, Logan used a "pick" to take the lead but Williams didn't throw in the towel. He rode the bumper of Logan's machine as the laps wound down, seeking a way to regain the lead. That almost occurred on lap 26 as the two leaders came upon a group of six lapped cars battling for positions sixth through 12th. As Logan approached the stripe and the group of cars, he was
forced to hit the "binders," almost coming to a stop. Williams saw the
opening and dove to the inside looking to take advantage of Logan's
difficulties; however, he rode over the wheel a slower car, became airborne
momentarily before landing on all fours and continuing on. That gave Logan the
breathing room he needed to navigate the remaining four laps en route to the
victory. Williams crossed the line three car lengths back. |
