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David Cardey Wins 6th Feature Of 2002!  Greg Bragg Clinches 3rd Straight CLS Championship!
by Josh Williams

San Diego, CA September 21, 2002... Each scoring heat race wins, David Cardey and Greg Bragg each claimed victory on a near perfect Barona Speedway Oval. David Cardey's feature victory puts him in a tie with Greg for most wins with two races to go. Greg Bragg's 2nd place finish was more than enough to clinch his 3rd consecutive title. Greg Bragg won the first heat race ahead of Brent Sexton, James Squire, Gary Sexton and Karl Benefeil. The 2nd heat race went to Ernie Bartley. Jesse Dean, Jonny Bates, Pat Hickey and Paul Townsend transfered. David Cardey won the 3rd heat race from the front row ahead of Ashley Walker, Daren Hagen, Keith Janca and Donny Gansen. Steve Cardey won the B Main from the front row ahead of Lonnie Clabaugh and Seth Kramer. Josh Williams and Dylan Morris made the final transfer spots. 

Before the feature the Barona track prep crew laid down a near perfect new surface. Greg Bragg and Ernie Bartley made up the front row. The first and only caution waved before the first lap was completed for several cars that had spun out resulting in a complete restart. Greg Bragg took the early lead with David Cardey in 2nd. Ernie Bartley, Brent Sexton and Jesse Dean followed. Jonny Bates wasted no time moving into the top 5 on lap 2 while Brent Sexton took over 3rd on lap 3. Ernie Bartley dropped off the pace as Jonny Bates & Gary Sexton passed on lap 6. Bartley went out four laps later with mechanical trouble. David Cardey sped by Greg Bragg for the lead on lap 7 as Bragg negotiated a slowing car ahead. From that point David Cardey set a very fast pace lapping traffic up to 8th place in route to another victory! Donny Gansen was hard charger moving up 7 to finish 8th.

Race Summary:
Heat Race 1 - Greg Bragg, Brent Sexton, James Squire, Gary Sexton, Karl Benefeil, Seth Kramer, Lonnie Clabaugh, Dylan Morris

Heat Race 2 - Ernie Bartley, Jesse Dean, Jonny Bates, Pat Hickey, Paul Townsend, Steve Cardey, Josh Williams

Heat Race 3 - David Cardey, Ashley Walker, Daren Hagen, Keith Janca, Donny Gansen, Dan Lancaster, Steve Nelson

B Main - Steve Cardey, Lonnie Clabaugh, Seth Kramer, Josh Williams, Dylan Morris, Dan Lancaster, Steve Nelson

A Main - David Cardey, Greg Bragg, Brent Sexton, Gary Sexton, Jonny Bates, Jesse Dean, Keith Janca, Donny Gansen, Paul Townsend, Steve Cardey, Pat Hickey, Lonnie Clabaugh, James Squire, Dylan Morris, Ernie Bartley, Josh Williams, Ashley Walker, Karl Benefeil, Daren Hagen, Seth Kramer

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