Racing continued Sunday at Quincy Raceways with regular classes on the card with open B Mods replacing IMCA Sport Mods. It was a pleasant evening with another sizable crowd at the .29 mile facility. Several area sponsors stepped up to sweeten the purses, as track point championships are now decided, as a result, there was an interesting mix of talent, including a couple of first time competitors in the sixty five car field.
Time trial qualifying was held in three classes with Jamie Wilson (Late Models,) Justin Reed ("A" Mods,) and Reed Wolfmeyer (B Mods) setting quick times. Heat races clicked off quickly, and following a quick intermission it was time for the money races.
The Street Stock class had the added incentive of a bounty on Jacob Rexing, however only nine cars signed in. A top contender to perhaps claim the extra cash was Robert Cottom, but he was a no show come feature time. Rexing lined up outside row one, and he quickly jumped to the lead ahead of row two starter Rudy Zaragoza. Following a lone yellow flag with two laps scored, Rexing methodically increased his lead. Meanwhile Zaragoza and Eddie Dieker waged a close battle for second. At the checkers it was Rexing on top once again, chased by Zaragoza, Dieker, Rodger Boden and Brandon Boden.
B Mods came next with ten cars coming to the track. A.J. Tournear was missing after pulling out of his heat following a puff of smoke from his ride. The first attempt at a start was waved off, then pole sitter Wolfmeyer pulled ahead of his front row mate, Joey Gower. Late Model racer Austin Howes was behind the wheel of the Logan Cumby #8C on this night, and he moved to the runner up spot on lap two. Tanner Klingele would follow in third one lap later, and the chase was on. Once more the caution flag waved nine laps into the fifteen lap event, but the running order stayed the same on the restart. Wolfmeyer caught slower traffic with a couple laps to go, but it was no problem as he added a feature win to his heat victory and quick time. Howes held off the persistent challenges of Klingele for second, while Gower and quickly improving rookie Alec Cain came next.
UMP Pro Crate Late Models had the highest car count at fifteen, although Super L.M. racer Brandon Queen was on hand only to turn some laps ahead of the MARS Late Model special next Sunday. Heat winners Tommy Elston and Denny Woodworth lined up in the front row, and Elston won the race to turn one. Along with fourth starting Dakota Ewing, those three broke away from the pack. Just before the mid point of the twenty five lapper, Ewing slid around Woodworth for second, then set sail for the leader. Elston was catfishing the low line while Ewing pounded the cushion. By lap fifteen, Ewing was applying heavy pressure, and three circuits later he executed a crossover move down the backstretch to grab the lead. Traffic came into play with five laps remaining, but Ewing raced smoothly through the slower cars. With Elston comfortably in second, Jamie Wilson moved in to battle Woodworth for third while the Frankel cousins, Ricky III and Jackson fought for fourth. It was clean and green to the checkers as Ewing picked up his second win in two trips to QR this season, the victory worth $1,450. Elston took the runner up spot while Woodworth edged Wilson for third. Rickey won the battle with Jackson to grab a top five. Frankie Wellman, Robby Warner and Spencer Havermale ran nip and tuck, finishing next in line, and Benet Duesterhaus rounded out the top ten.
As good as the Late Model main event was, UMP Modifieds may claim the race of the night. While only nine cars made the start, there were epic battles around the track. Dave Weitholder shot to the lead from the pole position, with Spring Lake, Michigan visitor Jacob Poel next in a battle of heat winners. Weitholder slowly increased his lead while Rick Stevenson and Justin Reed waged a back and forth battle for third. The high flying Reed would edge ahead down the backstretch but Stevenson would nose ahead at the flag stand as he ran the bottom groove. Once again there were zero yellow flags to slow the action, but six laps from the end of the twenty lapper Poel had moved to the rear bumper of the #05. At the same time, double duty Rexing entered the battle for third as the paying crowd split their attention between the two great battles. As the white flag flew, Poel was in front by the slimmest of margins. At the checkers it was Poel first with Weitholder glued to his bumper. Stevenson held back Reed and Rexing for the final podium spot. The win was worth $1,200 for Poel.
Fourteen Dirtcar 4 Cylinders would race for fifteen circuits. Matthew Mackey claimed the top spot after lining up in row two, quickly opening a commanding lead. Meanwhile, pole sitter Dustin Forbes and eighth starting Spencer Coats raced hard for the runner up spot ahead of a tight three car scrum for fourth. It looked like a third straight caution free event, but as the white flag waved Colton Sauder made hard contact with the concrete wall just below the flag stand. After cleanup, the dash to the checkers saw Mackey scoring the win over Coats, Forbes, Haylee Mackey and Matt Mackey. Ninth running Richard gave us four of the Mackey family in competition!
The Crown Vic division gave us increasing car counts throughout the season, but oddly when the points chase ended the numbers fell off. Only six cars checked in on Sunday, and they raced for a dozen laps. Again only one time did the yellow flag wave, that on the opening lap. Long time racer Terry Houston took a ride in the #422, and he paced the field early, swapping the top spot with Brian Kaylor on laps three and four. Soon Jacob Jones caught the front runners, and he charged to the lead on lap five. Jones then cruised to the win, trailed by Houston and Kaylor. Isaac Little topped double duty Brandon Boden in a close duel for fourth.
It was another fast paced program with the final checkers just after 9:00 P.M. Thanks to the Delonjay team for their continuing hospitality. As mentioned, the MARS Late Model series rolls into town next Sunday as part of a three race weekend. Quincy Raceways will then take a week off and perhaps come back with more fall racing after. Check the website for info.
On a personal note, it was great to have our long time racing companion Darryl at the track last night, as he is undergoing some health challenges. There is a mini "racecation" on tap this weekend for yours truly, so say "Hi" if you happen to spot us Racin' Down the Road!
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