Drivers were able to hit the racetrack last weekend after being halted by rain the previous week. The Hornets, Bombers, Super Stocks and Hobby Stock all combined for over 200 laps of action at Montana Raceway Park.
Keith Sheppard set the fastest time in the Hornets and went on to claim the main event win and widen his points lead by 13 over Ryan Krause. Victor Larson, a new-comer to the division, won the trophy dash.
In the Flathead Beacon Bomber series, Chris Warburton claimed top qualifying honors. Kyle Koehler edged Bill McCallum for the trophy dash win. Warburton claimed the heat race. In the main event, Koehler, Warburton, and McCallum battled an eager Josh Norris, Zack Mongan, and Troy Pilgram. Koehler took the checkers, followed by McCallum and Warburton. But during post race technical inspection, Warburton was found in violation of the series rules and penalized. This bumped Josh Norris into third place. McCallum continues to lead the division by two points over Warburton.
Scott Lee set the mark for the Lucas Oil Super Stocks after setting the fast time mark. Chuck Swope won the trophy dash. Tyler Corpron came out on top of the “A” heat race after a action-packed race that ended with only Corpron and Kinkel finishing. After coming up short in the first three main events of the season Corpron raced Brandon Sickler for the win. Corpron, a rookie in the Lucas Oil Super Stock division, earned his first victory in the series. Sickler continues to lead the series by three points over Corpron.
Two cars caught fire during the Don K Hobby Stocks race. Brandon Martel and Ray Young both had their race nights ended but neither were injured. Marvin Stone took the early lead and held off a hard charging Dustin Martel. Martel passed Stone late in the race and rolled into victory lane. Stone claimed second and Josh Robinson rolled in third.
Earlier in the evening Justin Drake set fast time. Ryder Rindy claimed his first “B” heat race win and Jason Young took the “A” Heat. Dustin Martel and Marvin Stone are neck and neck in the point’s chase with one point separating them.
The Super Late Models are back in town next week for their final showing before the Montana 200. The Super Late Model Shootout 125 and the Hobby Stocks and Bombers will race as well. Time trials are at 6 p.m. and racing starts at 7 p.m.
For more information, visit Montana Raceway Park’s website.