August 23--By Donnie Gosnell

On August 23, the 23^rd night of racing action would take place, after last week’s rainout, Mother Nature would hit the track again, but after a brief shower the sun came back out and the show went on. 

Ortega Back To His Winning Ways

The Mini Stock feature would see a familiar face back on top once again.  The top two in the point standings, Bobby Ortega and Jon White Jr, would lead the field to green.  Ortega would get the jump and take the lead.  Ortega would lead every lap in the Smith One Racing, Parker Racing #07 for his 9^th feature win of the season.  In the points, with Ortega’s win, Jon White Jr. now leads by just one point.  The hard charger was Lyle Miller #151 after moving from 16^th to 9^th. 

Davis Jr. Back In Victory Lane

In the Limited Modified feature we would see David Newton #54 and Ronny Sigman #1 on the front row.  This race would see the Top 3 in points run 1, 2, & 3 almost all race long.  Tommy Davis Jr. would take the lead over on Lap 3 from Newton and never look back.  Davis Jr. and Sigman would run nose to tail for most of the 20 lap race. In the end, Tommy Davis Jr. would be able to hold off Sigman to score his 10^th win of the season in the Tommy’s Towing, Parts Plus, Smileys #17.  Davis was also able to win back to back features for the 4^th time this season.  In the points, Davis Jr. holds a 16 point lead over younger brother, Chris Davis.  The hard charger was Billy Crocker Jr. #911 after moving from 20^th to 9^th.

Mooney Continues To Add Up Wins

For the 16^th time in the 2008 season the Jr. Minis would see the same winner pull into victory lane.  Dustin Mooney would hold off a strong challenge from Courtney Miller #93, to score his track high 16^th feature win of the season in the Mooney’s Racing Engines #5.  In the points, Mooney now leads Miller by 62 points. 

First Time Winner Scores Bonus Money

The always exciting Street Stock Feature would see Danny Pattat #118 and Gary Blackwell #30 on the front row.  Pattat would get out front first with the always exciting,  Tommy Davis Jr. #17 on his back bumper.  Pattat would have his car on the bottom the whole race and with the track one lane would make it very hard for Davis Jr. to get by.  Pattat would have to get through some late race cautions, but he never would slip.  Pattat would lead all 20 laps to score his first win of the season in the Up-Rite Foundation #118.  Pattat picked a good night to win because there was a $100 bonus to win in the street stocks.  In the points, last year’s champion, Chris Davis #98 leads Steve Byram #2 by 12 points.   The Hard Charger was David Bryant Jr. #07 after moving from 17^th to 9^th.

Pace Makes It Back To Back To Back Wins

The Bomber feature would be led to green by Aaron Davis #87 and Glen Pace #4.  From the drop of the green, Davis and Pace would battle for the lead.  Davis would be the first to get the lead.  Davis would lead until Lap 4 when Pace would get under him.  Davis didn’t give up as he and Pace ran bumper to bumper.  The leaders got into lap traffic late in the race and Pace would get away from Davis.  Pace would go on to score his 8^th win of the season and 3^rd in a row.  In the points, Pace leads Chad Roden #3:17 by 15 points.  The Hard Charger was Chad Roden #3:17 after moving from 10^th to 3^rd.

Troutman Returns to Thunderbird Winner Circle for the First Time Since 2004 

The Southern Modified feature would see another good battle for the win.   Jason Troutman #10 and Craig Petty #5 would start on pole, but we would see Troutman and Ronny Sigman #1 battle for the lead.  Troutman and Sigman would run nose to tail with Sigman looking for an opening to get by Troutman.  Sigman would see his chance on Lap 6, when he would look under Troutman for the lead but they would make contact ending Sigman’s night.  Troutman would go on to score his first win at Thunderbird Speedway since August of 2004 in the Town East Ford #10.  In the Points, Sigman leads Michael Price #22 by 30 points.     

July 26, 2008--By Donnie Gosnell

On July 26, the 20^th night of racing action would take place, with the track going dry very early in the night, due to the warm temperatures.  It would still make for some very exciting racing action throughout the night, as it always does. 

Two Wins In A Row, Extends White’s Point Lead

The Mini Stock feature would see outside pole sitter, Bobby Ortega #07 takes the early lead.  Ortega would lead until Lap 4 until for the second straight week, mechanical failure ends his night.  With Ortega’s problems, Chris Miller #2 takes over the lead.  Miller leads until Lap 8, when last week’s winner, Jon White Jr. #8 takes the lead.  White would hold off James Watson #24 the final two laps to score his third win of the year.  The Hard Charger was Lyle Miller #151 who moved from 14^th to 4th.

Deaver Scores Second Win Of 2008 Season

The Southern Modified feature would see third place starter, Shane Killingsworth #45 lead the opening laps.  Killingsworth would lead the first six laps, when on Lap 7 Matt Deaver #28 takes over the lead.  Deaver, who started sixth, would lead the final 14 laps to score his second win of the 2008 season in the Mitchell’s Welding Supply, Doss Racing #28.  The Hard Charger was Ronny Sigman #1 who moved from 19^th to finish 6^th. 

Kylar Smith Scores First Career Feature Win

In the Junior Mini Stock division, the race start would have two cautions right off the bat, which would end the night for point leader, Dustin Mooney #5 on Lap 1.  Pole sitter, Kylar Smith #13 would get the lead and hold off a challenge from Dakota Raines #88 for the entire feature race.  Kylar would become the fifth different winner in the Junior Mini Stocks this season, and join his brother, Gavin, in the feature win column. 

Davis Jr. Sweeps Street Stocks

In the Street Stock feature, Tommy Davis Jr. #17 would get the jump on pole sitter, Clint Frideley #08 to take the early lead.  Davis Jr. and Frideley would run first and second for the first 10 laps.  Steve Byram #2 would pass Frideley on Lap 11 to take over the second spot.  After a Lap 13 caution for Bubba Davis #19, the race would resume with Davis Jr. leading Byram and Frideley.  Davis Jr. would lead the final five laps to score his third win of the season in the Tommy’s Towing, Davis Race Cars, Wills Point Auto Supply #17.  The Hard Charger was Chris Davis #98 who moved from 10^th to 4^th. 

Glass Breaks Into Victory Lane For Third Time

In the Bomber feature, Chad Roden #317 and Glen Pace #4 would lead the field to green, but third place starter Sonny Glass #42 would take the lead to lead Lap 1.  Glass would have to battle Pace and Roden the entire feature.  The three drivers, who run first through third in points, always seem to finish nose-to-tail in the features as well.  Glass holds off Pace and Roden to score his third feature win of the season.  The Hard Charger was James Riddle #14 who moved from 20^th to 4^th. 

Sigman Rockets To Limited Modified Win

In the Limited Modified feature, Randy Eckert #44 and Ronny Sigman #1 would lead the field to green.  Sigman would get the jump to take the early lead.  Sigman would have his work cut out for him as he would have to hold off challenges from Tommy “The Rocketman” Davis Jr. #17 and Thomas “The Cheating Chicken” Blackwell #15.  By halfway, Sigman, Blackwell, and Davis Jr. are all in one back battling very hard for the lead.  After a Lap 15 caution, Davis Jr. gets the jump on Sigman to take the lead, but another caution comes out.  On the restart, Blackwell gets the jump on Sigman for the lead, but Sigman would take the lead back on Lap 17.  Sigman is able to hold off Davis Jr. and Blackwell the final three laps to score his third win of the season in the Z&Z Motorsports Town East Ford #1.  The Hard Charger was Michael Martin #31 who moved from 9^th to 3^rd.    

 July 19, 2008--By Donnie Gosnell

July 19^th would mark the 19^th night of racing for the 2008 season.  The track would surprise a lot of drivers as it would stay tacky through the features, despite the 100 degree temperatures.  With that, we would see a lot of fantastic racing action.

Win Puts White In Points Lead

The Mini Stock feature would see Jon White Jr. (#8) jump out to the early lead.  Point leader, Bobby Ortega (#07) would take the lead on Lap 3 and would begin to pull away until a Lap 8 caution would bunch up the field.  On the restart, Ortega would break while coming to the green, ending his bid for a win.  With Ortega out of the race, White Jr. would never look back as he scored his second win of the 2008 season.  The Hard Charger was Randy Garvin (#3) who moved from 12^th to 3^rd. 

Younger Davis Scores Second Win Of Season

The Limited Modified battle would brothers, Chris Davis (#98) and Tommy Davis Jr., who also are the Top 2 in points, battle the entire race for the win.  Chris Davis would take the lead on Lap 1 and would lead every lap in the 20 lap feature, but would see a challenge the whole race from the black and white #8 car of Tommy Davis Jr.  By halfway, the two would hold a half a lap lead over third place.  A caution flag with five laps to go would bunch the field up.  C. Davis would get a good jump on the restart and in the closing laps would open up a three car length lead over Davis Jr.  Chris Davis scores his second win of the season in the Parts Plus, Tommy’s Towing, Demar Farms #98.  The Hard Charger was Danny Massingill #95 who moved from 18^th to 7^th. 

Mooney Wins Again

In the Junior Mini Stocks, Dustin Mooney #5 would get the jump on pole sitter, Dakota Raines #88 to take the early lead.  Mooney would lead the race wire-to-wire to score the win, but he would see a late race charge from the #13 of Kylar Smith.  Smith would try the final four laps to get around Mooney on the inside.  He would get up to Mooney’s door at the checkered flag to make for an exciting finish to the race. 

Three’s Company For Davis Brothers

In the always highly contested Street Stock division, for the third straight week, this race would be exciting and have the fans on their feet.  Pole sitter, Bubba Davis #19 would jump to the lead on Lap 1.  This race would show a little sibling rivalry as B. Davis would have to hold off his younger brothers, Chris Davis #98 and Tommy Davis Jr. #17 to try and score the win.  The three brothers would battle non-stop for all 20 laps and never pull any punches, as they would bump and grind to see which Davis would come out on top.  Point leader, Steve Byram #2 would suffer a flat tire at halfway, while running fourth.  The final half of the street stock race would see the three run all over the track, trying their best to get around one another.  B. Davis was able to hold off his two siblings to score his third feature win of the season in the Parts Plus, Tommy’s Towing #19.  The Hard Charger was Steve Brown #76 who moved from 12^th to 5^th. 

Another Win For Pace

The Bomber feature would see pole sitter, Sonny Glass #42 jump out to an early lead.  Glass would battle with point leader, Glen Pace #4 and second place in point standings, Chad Roden #317 for the race lead.  Glass, who sits third in the point standings would try all he could to try and gain important points on the front two.  At Lap 12, Pace gets around Glass for the lead.  Pace would lead the final four laps of the race to score his fifth win of the season.  The Hard Charger was Johnny Rivers #74 who moved from 15^th to 5^th. 

Sartain Scores First Win Of Season

The Southern Modified race would be a wild one at the start.  After multiple attempts at a start, we finally see pole sitter, Jack Sartain #47 get the lead to lead the opening lap.  Sartain would have to hold off point leader, Ronny Sigman #1, all 20 laps to score the wire-to-wire victory in the Sartain Brothers Racing, H&M Tool & Die #47.  The Hard Charger was Chaz Exum #21 who moved from 17^th to 4^th. 

July12, 2008--By Donnie Gosnell

On July 12, the 18^th night of racing action for the 2008 season would take place.  Once again, the racers would not let the fans down as they put on one of the best, if not the best show of the season.  Track conditions were tacky in the first half of the heat races but would start to go dry in the later stages of the heat races. By feature time, the track was very dry but very racy with two grooves which made for some great features.

Watson Wins Second In A Row Via DQ

The 12-lap Mini Stock feature would see John White (#6) and Bobby Ortega (#07) lead the 15 cars to the green. Bobby Ortega would grab the lead but White and Ortega would make contact in Turn one and bring the caution out.  On the complete restart, Corey Morris #93 would take over the lead. Morris would lead the race wire to wire, but in post race tech Morris refused to tech so he would be disqualified, resulting in James Watson scoring his 2^nd win in a row in the Tommy’s Towing, Parts Plus #24.  The Hard Charger was Will Garrison #2 who moved from 13^th to 4^th.

Smith Edges Davis In Fantastic Modified Duel

In the Southern Modifieds, Cody Smith #18 and Tommy Davis Jr. #17 would lead the field of 22 to the green.  This race was one of the best Modified features in recent memory.  Smith would get the lead on Lap 1, but would never get too far away from Davis.  Throughout this race, the leaders would swap the lead back and forth and back and forth and never be more then a car length apart. Smith and Davis would put on an epic battle.  At one point in the 20 lap race, Smith and Davis would race side by side and door to door for 10 straight laps and never touch.  With five laps to go, the race became even more contested as Ronny Sigman #1 would catch the front two and start to battle for the win.  Smith would work the bottom of the track for all 20 laps making Davis and Sigman work the outside to make the pass for the win.  With two laps to go, the front three are just one car length apart with Smith and Sigman on the bottom and Davis on top.  With one lap to go, Davis makes one last charge at Smith, Davis gets to Smith’s door but slips.  Coming out of Turn 4 and taking his first win of the season was Cody Smith #18.  After battling for 20 straight laps, the two drivers would get out of the cars and shake each others hands.  The race was so good that the flag man would come shake both drivers’ hands on a great race.   The Hard Charger was Bud Reed who moved from 20^th to 12^th.   

Mooney Finds Victory Lane Once Again

The Junior Mini Stock feature would see point leader, Dustin Mooney #5 and Gavin Smith #36 leading the field to green.  Mooney would get the jump to lead the first lap.  By two laps to go, Mooney had opened up his lead to almost a straightaway, but a late caution would bunch up the field.  After the restart, Mooney would have to hold off a late race charge from Dakota Raines #88.  Raines would get within a car length of Mooney but that’s as far as he could get.  Dustin Mooney scores his 12^th win of the season in the SNL Automotive, Mooney’s Racing Engines #5.  The Hard Charger goes to Dakota Raines #88 after moving from 8^th to 2^nd.

Door To Door Action Ends With First Time Winner

The always entertaining Street Stock division would once again put on a great show and not let the fans down, with another one of the best features in recent memory.  Just like the modified feature, this race would be a barnburner from the drop of the green flag until the checkered flag fell.  Chris Davis #98 and Les Lunsford #11 led the field to green.  Lunsford would get the lead and lead the opening laps.  After a caution on Lap 5, Lunsford’s night ends as he breaks on the restart, handing the lead over to C. Davis and Gary Blackwell #30.  Over the next 13 laps, Blackwell and Davis would put on one of the best Street Stock battles for the lead.  The two drivers would battle side by side and door to door for the next 13 laps with Davis on the bottom and Blackwell on top.  They would swap the lead eight times just at the flag stand and no telling how many times over the 13 laps.  The two drivers battle side by side.  With two laps to go the caution comes out, ending the battle.  On the restart Davis has to battle Clint Frideley #08 for the 2^nd spot, letting Blackwell get away by 2 car lengths.  Blackwell goes on to score his first career Street Stock feature win in the Wisel Racing #30.  The Hard Charger was Danny Pattat #118 after moving from 18^th to 6^th.

Davis Tops Bombers For Second Straight Week

In the Bombers, last week’s winner, Aaron Davis #87 and Alex Anders #70 led the field to green.  Davis would get the jump to take the lead.  Davis would never look back and never see a challenge.  Davis would pull away by a straightaway over the 15 lap race which saw no cautions.  Davis scores his 2^nd win in a row in the Tommy’s Towing, Parts Plus, Signs By Davis Racing #87.  The Hard Charger was Steven Baker #2 after moving from 22^nd to 11^th

Martin Scores First Win Of Season

In the Limited Modified division, Gary Blackwell #010 and Tommy McManus #103 would lead the field to green.  McManus would get the lead on Lap one and would lead the first four laps when Tommy Davis Jr., #17 would take over the lead on Lap 5.  Davis Jr. would pull away from the rest of the field until Lap 16 when Davis Jr., breaks a rear gear in Turn 1, ending his night.  Michael Martin #31 would take over the lead, and Martin would lead the final four laps of the race to score his first win of the season in the J.M. Martin Construction #31.  The Hard Charger was Chris Davis #98 after moving from 20^th to 12^th.

July 5, 2008--By Donnie Gosnell

On July 5, the 17^th night of racing action for the 2008 season would take place.  Once again, the racers would not let the fans down as they put on another great show with plenty of great racing.  Track conditions were tacky in the heat races but would kind of throw the drivers for a loop in the features, as they wondered if it would stay tacky or go dry. 

Watson Returns To Victory Lane

The 12-lap Mini Stock feature would see Jon White Jr. (#8) grab the early lead from his outside front row starting position.  White would lose the lead at halfway to point leader, Bobby Ortega (#07).  Ortega’s run for another win would end with a Lap 8 crash, which would give the lead to James Watson (#24).  Watson would lead the final four laps to score his second win of the season in the Tommy’s Towing, Parts Plus, Signs by Davis Racing #24.  Watson would also score the Hard Charger after moving from sixth place to first. 

Rocket Blasts Off To Second Win

In the Limited Modifieds, David Emmons (#178), driving Randy Eckert’s #44 ride, would lead the field to green and lead the first three laps of the race.  He would have a hard time holding off Ronny Sigman (#1) and Chris Davis (#98) for the early lead.  After a Lap 3 caution, Sigman would find the outside groove and take over the lead.  Sigman would lead the final 16 laps to score his second win of the 2008 season in the Town East Ford, Z&Z Motorsports #1.  The Hard Charger was Tommy McManus #103, who moved from 12^th to finish 4^th. 

It’s Miller Time In The Junior Mini Stocks

The Junior Mini Stock feature would have Gavin Smith #36 take the early lead from his outside front row starting position.  Smith would lead the first two laps.  He would lose the lead on Lap 3 to pole-sitter, Courtney Miller (#93).  Miller would lead the final 6 laps and hold off point leader, Dustin Mooney (#5) to score her second feature win of the season. 

Duel Between Brothers Ends In Fantastic Finish

The always exciting Street Stock division would once again not let the fans down, as they would put on one of the best features in recent memory.  It would end in a nail-biting finish.  Chris Davis (#98) would take the lead from his pole position.  Throughout the 20-lap feature, the Top 5 cars would be in a close pack as they jockeyed for position.  Behind Davis, the other drivers would battle door-to-door and bumper-to-bumper for position with a lot of great moves.  Davis leads up until the white flag when he has to hold off his brother, Bubba Davis (#19) and Steve Byram (#2), which is no easy task as the brakes on his car have begun to fail.  Going into the last turn, the first and second place cars make contact, allowing Bubba Davis to make a run at his younger brother on the inside.  The two drag race to the checkered flag, and in one of the closest street stock finishes, the elder Davis takes his second win of the season in the Tommy’s Towing, 24-Hour Recovery Solutions, Parts Plus #19.  Danny Pattat #118 moved from 19^th to 8^th for the Hard Charger award. 

Davis Scores First Win Of Season

In the Bombers, another class that never ceases to provide excitement, would see pole-sitter, Aaron Davis (#87) take the early lead.  Davis would lead wire to wire to score his first win of the season in the Tommy’s Towing #87.  Point leader, Glen Pace #4 would recover from an early spin to come back to challenge Davis and Chad Roden #317 for the win, after a caution would fly on the white flag, bunching them all back up.  The green and white restart would see Davis get away from Roden and Pace for the win.  Ryan Barnhart #65 moved from 20^th to 10^th for the Hard Charger award in his first night out for the 2008 season. 

Sigman Ends Night In Victory Lane...Again

In the Southern Modified division, we would see front row starters Phillip Smith #13 and Matt Deaver #28 dominate the first half of the feature with Smith leading Lap 1 and Deaver leading the next thirteen.  Deaver would lose the lead to Ronny Sigman #1 on Lap 15.  Deaver would try to stay in contact with Sigman, but he would fall short as Sigman takes his fifth win of the season in his Town East Ford, Z&Z Motorsports #1.  The Hard Charger was Charlie Smith #516, who moved from 11^th to 5^th. 

June 28, 2008—By Donnie Gosnell

The 16^th night of racing would be another door-to-door action-packed filled night.  We would see two drivers make it back-to-back weeks with feature wins.  The track conditions would be the same as it has been the past couple of weeks, with the heat races being tacky and the features being dry. 

The Boogey Man Returns To Victory Lane

For the first time since May 24, Will Garrison was able to put his #2 Ford Pinto back in the Winner’s Circle for the fourth time this season.  Garrison would make a mid-race pass on James Watson #24 to take the lead.  Garrison would hold off the #8 of Jon White Jr. to score the win in his G-Fabrications sponsored ride. 

Davis Jr. Keeps Hot Streak Alive

Tommy Davis Jr. once again was able to find Victory Lane for the eighth time this season.  Davis Jr. has won seven of the last eleven Limited Modified features.  Davis Jr. took over the lead at Lap 7 from Thomas Blackwell #15 and was able to hold off Blackwell and Ronny Sigman #1 for the win in his Smiley’s Racing Chassis #17.  The Hard Charger was a late-arriving Jason Gore #021, who started 21^st and finished 4^th. 

Abracadabra:  Mooney’s Magic Works Again

Dustin Mooney was able to put his #5 Ford Pinto back in Victory Lane for the eleventh time this season and fourth in a row.  Mooney started from pole and led wire-to-wire, but had to hold off a late charge from Dakota Raines in the #24 car. 

Different Winners Continue In Street Stocks

For the sixth week in a row, we would see a different winner, as Junior Zbleski was able to put his #01 machine back in Victory Lane for the second time this season.  Zbleski, who had not won since April 19, passed race leader, Les Lunsford #11 with two laps to go.  He held off Lunsford and Chris Davis #98 for his second career feature win.  The Hard Charger was Bubba Davis, who moved from 18^th to 5^th. 

Pace Cleans Up In Bombers

Glen Pace #4 was able to make it back-to-back feature wins as he scored his fourth win of the season.  Pace took the lead on Lap 2 and never looked back, as he was able to hold off Chad Roden #317 and Sonny Glass #42.  As the season hits its midway point, Pace and Roden continue to swap feature wins as they battle in the point standings.  Johnny Rivers #74 moved from 15^th to 4^th for the Hard Charger award.

TDJ: Back In Victory Lane

Tommy Davis Jr. driving his white #17 was able to win for the second week in a row to accumulate his fourth win of the season.  Davis started from pole and would lead every lap.  He would have late race motor problems, but was able to hold off Matt Deaver #28 and Phillip Smith #13 for the win.  Tim Clonch #118, another late arrival, started on the rear in 19^th and finished 5^th for the Hard Charger award. 

Ortega and Frideley Score 2^nd Wins Of Season.

By: Donnie Gosnell

On May 5th, 105 cars showed up for the 8^th night of racing action at Thunderbird Speedway.  The track would be tacky for the heat races but would start to go dry late in the heats.  By feature time, we had our 2^nd dry slick track of the season. 

Mini Stocks

The heat winners were:  Will Garrison #2 and Bobby Ortega #07. 

Will Garrison #2 and Bobby Ortega #07 led the 12-car field to the green.  On the start, as the field comes out of Turn 4.  As the green flag waves, Ortega gets the jump to take the lead.  At Lap 5, Ortega continues to lead and now leads by 7 car lengths over Jon White #8 and Corey Morris #93.  At Lap 8, Ortega continues to open up his lead over the rest of the field now up by 9 car lengths over Morris.  With five laps to go, Ortega gets into lap traffic which allows Morris to close the gap up.  With two laps to go, Ortega has cleared the lap cars and started to pull away again.  The field gets the white flag with Ortega out front in the clean air.  Coming out of Turn 4 and taking his 2^nd win of the 2008 season is Bobby Ortega in the MIB Motorsports, Touch-Up Shop, Parker Racing #07.  The rest of the Top 5 was Corey Morris #93, Jon White #8, Aaron Davis #17 and John White #6. 

 

Southern Modifieds

The heat race winners were Michael Price #22 and Tommy Davis Jr. #17.

The field of 15 was led to the green by Michael Price #22 and Tommy Davis Jr. #17.  The field comes out of Turn 4, the green flag waves, with Davis getting the jump to take the early lead.  At Lap 3, Davis leads Price and Jack Sartain #47 by 3 car lengths.  At Lap 5, the first caution comes out for Trent Dorman #36.  On the restart, Davis brings the field back to green with Price and Sartain hot on his tail.  At Lap 6, the 2^nd caution comes out for debris.  On the restart, Davis brings the field back to green.  Davis gets a good start and opens up a 3 car length gap over 2^nd place Price.  After a caution for Steve Hardy #15, Davis brings the field back to green but it’s short lived as another caution comes out, this time for 4^th and 5^th place runners Jack Sartain #47 and Phillip Smith #13. Both cars are done for the night.  On the single file restart, Davis brings the field to green once again with Price 2nd and Archie Whitt Jr. #76 now 3^rd.     At halfway, Davis leads Price by 6 car lengths with Whitt 3^rd.  With five laps to go, Davis has now opened up his lead to a full straightaway over Price and Whitt.  With two laps to go, Davis continues to pull away.  The white flag flies with Davis well on his way to the win.  Coming out of Turn 4 and taking his first win of the 2008 season is Tommy Davis Jr. in the Signs By Davis Racing, Tommy’s Towing, Parts Plus #17.  The rest of the Top 5 was Michael Price #22, Archie Whitt Jr. #76, Randy Eckert #33 and Lloyd Ashcraft #8.  The Hard Charger was Randy Eckert #33 after moving from 11^th to 4^th.

Junior Mini Stocks

The heat race winner was Chris Miller #2.

The 8-car field was led to the start by Chris Miller #2 and Dustin Mooney #5. After two failed attempts to start the race, the field comes out of Turn 4 and the green flag waves with Miller getting the jump and taking the lead.  The caution comes out for Dakota Raines #88 and Kyler Smith #13.  On the complete restart, Miller gets the jump and takes the lead.  At Lap 3, Miller leads Mooney by 3 car lengths with Raines running 3^rd.  At halfway, Miller leads Mooney by 5 car lengths with Raines and K. Smith 3^rd and 4^th.  With two laps to go, Miller now leads Mooney by 8 car lengths.  The white flag waves with Miller out front by 10 car lengths.  Coming out of Turn 4 and taking his 3^rd consecutive win is Chris Miller #2.  The rest of the Top 5 was Dustin Mooney #5, Dakota Raines #88, Courtney Miller #93 and Kyler Smith #13.

Street Stocks

The heat winners were Steve Byram #2, Chris Davis #98, and Les Lunsford #11.

Leading the field of 24 to the green was Steve Byram #2 and Chris Davis #98.  As the field comes out of Turn 4, the green flag flies with the front row side by side.  The two go into Turn 2 side by side.  They make a little contact with Byram taking the lead and Davis falls into line in 5^th place.  At Lap 3, the caution comes out for debris.  On the restart, Byram leads the field back to green with Les Lunsford #11 and Clint Frideley #08 battling for 2^nd.  At Lap 5, Byram remains the leader but Frideley is all over his back bumper.  At Lap 8, the Top 5 run nose to tail and are so close you can throw a blanket over top of them.  Byram leads, but Frideley is all over his back bumper looking to make a pass.  At halfway, the Top 5 remain bumper to bumper.  Frideley looks under Byram but he shuts the door.  Lunsford, Bubba Davis #19 and C. Davis run 3^rd, 4^th and 5^th.  At Lap 12, Frideley is finally able to make his move. He gets under Byram going into Turn 3 and makes the pass to take the lead.  Byram and Lunsford battle side by side for 2^nd with Byram hanging on to the spot.  With five laps to go, the Top 5 remain bumper to bumper all the way around the track. Frideley leads with Byram, Lunsford, B. Davis, and C. Davis all right there behind him.  With two laps to go, Byram turns Frideley coming out of Turn 4, but Frideley hangs on to the lead.  B. Davis makes a move to the top and moves into 3rd place, but the caution comes out for debris.  On the restart, Frideley brings the field back to green with B. Davis passing Byram for 2^nd and C. Davis passing Lunsford for 4^th.  B. Davis gets alongside Frideley as they battle side by side for the lead. C. Davis gets up beside Byram for 3^rd place, but the caution comes out for a crash in Turn 3.  On the restart, Frideley brings the field back to green with B. Davis going back to the outside of him.  They battle side by side for the lead.  Byram and C. Davis race for 3^rd place.  The white flag waves with the Top 5 still all in a pack.  Frideley remains the leader with the rest of the Top5 hot on his tail as they go into Turns 3 & 4.  Coming out of Turn 4 and taking his 2^nd feature win of the 2008 season is Clint “Tater Tot” Frideley in the Petty Inc., Signs By Davis Racing, Doctor D’s #08.  The rest of the Top 5 was Bubba Davis #19, Steve Byram #2, Chris Davis #98, and Les Lunsford #11.  The Hard Charger was Jimmy Gore #22 after moving from 22^nd to 8^th. 

Bombers

The heat race winners were Henry Harrison #087, Glen Pace #4, and Donald Spencer #66.

The 23-car field was led to the start by Henry Harrison #087 and Glen Pace #4.  On the start, Pace gets the jump to take the lead, but the caution comes out.  On the restart, Pace again gets the jump again to take the lead with Charles Squires #06 second.  At Lap 5, Pace remains the leader with James Gaddis Jr. #21 2^nd and Squires 3^rd.  At Lap 8, Gaddis makes the pass on Pace to take the lead, with Squires still running 3^rd.  With five laps to go, Gaddis is the leader with Pace still a close 2^nd, while Danielle Daniels #18 is running 3^rd. After a caution on Lap 11, we lose 4^th place runner Charles Squires.  On the restart, Gaddis gets the jump to remain the leader with Pace and Daniels not far behind.  The leaders get the two laps to go signal with Gaddis leading by 2 car lengths over Pace and Daniels.  The white flag waves with the Top 3 still the same.  Coming out of Turn 4 and taking his 2^nd win of the 2008 season is James Gaddis Jr. #21.  The rest of the Top 5 was Glen Pace #4, Danielle Daniels #18, Tracy Pittmon #9, and Jesse Landess #24.  The Hard Charger was Alex Anders #70 after moving from 23^rd to 8^th.

Limited Modifieds

The heat race winners were Gary Blackwell #010, Chris Davis #98, and Tommy Davis #8.

The 24-car field was led by Gary Blackwell #010 and Chris Davis #98.  On the start, C. Davis gets the jump to take the lead, but the caution comes out for Booger Emmons #178.  On the complete restart, C. Davis again gets the jump, but Blackwell does not give up as they battle side by side down the back straightaway with C. Davis taking the lead going into Turn 3.  At Lap 3, C. Davis leads with Blackwell 2^nd but Blackwell would spin in Turn 2 and bring out the caution.  On the restart, C. Davis brings the field back to green with Tommy Davis #8, 2^nd and Tommy Davis Jr. #17, 3^rd.  At Lap 5, T. Davis gets under his youngest son, C. Davis to take the lead.  At Lap 7, T. Davis leads by 3 car lengths as his sons C. Davis and Davis Jr. battle for 2^nd.  Davis Jr. spins going into Turn 3, but he takes back off and rejoins the field in 10^th place.  At halfway, T. Davis leads C. Davis by 5 car lengths.  C. Davis leads 3^rd place runner, Thomas Blackwell #15.  With five laps to go, T. Davis is in lap traffic but his lead is still at 5 car lengths over C. Davis.  At Lap 16, the 3^rd caution comes out as J.D. Berryhill #34 blows a motor down the front straightaway and into Turns 1 & 2.  On the single file restart, T. Davis brings the field to green with C. Davis 2^nd and T. Blackwell 3^rd.  With two laps to go, T. Davis leads by 4 car lengths as a battle for 2^nd starts as Brian Sartain #90 gets under C. Davis.  Sartain makes the pass.  T. Blackwell tries to follow Sartain under C. Davis but runs out of room and hits the tractor tire in Turn 3.  The white flag waves with T. Davis up by 5 car lengths.  Coming out of Turn 4 and taking his first win of the 2008 season is Tommy Davis in the Tommy’s Towing, Parts Plus, Buzzy Daniel Special #8.  The rest of the Top 5 was Brian Sartain #90, Chris Davis #98, Tyler Killingsworth #45, and Mike Nabors #28.  The Hard Charger was Lloyd Ashcraft #9 after moving from 17^th to 7^th

It was another exciting night of racing, with a lot of hard close racing. We saw some great racing action with the Street Stocks putting on a great show with one of the best, if not the best, feature so far in this 2008 season. This Saturday May 10^th, we will have our first demo derby of the season.  Hope to see everyone come out.   

Five New Winners Go To Victory lane

By: Donnie Gosnell

On April 12, 115 cars showed up for racing action at Thunderbird Speedway.  We would see the first dry slick track of the 2008 season.  With it slick, the veteran drivers would be the drivers to beat.  We would try something different on the night with how the cars lined up for the feature.  How they finished in the heat is how they started in the feature. So, if you won Heat Race #1, you were on the pole!

Mini Stocks

The heat winners were Jon White #8 and Corey Morris #93. 

Jon White #8 and Corey Morris #93 led the 15-car field to the green.  On the start, as the field comes out of Turn 4, the green flag waves and Corey Morris gets the jump to take the early lead, but Morris runs high in Turn 3 and allows White to take over the lead.  At Lap 3, White leads Bobby Ortega #07 by 5 car lengths with James Watson #24 running 3^rd.  At halfway, White continues to open up his lead over the field, with Ortega still 2^nd.  White leads at the white flag by a straightaway over Ortega.  Coming out of Turn 4, White has to dodge the spun car of Aaron Davis #88, but he is able to miss him and taking his first win of the season is Jon White #8.  The rest of the Top 5 was Corey Morris #93, Bobby Ortega #07, James Watson #24 and Bobby Parker #135. 

Southern Modifieds

The heat race winners were Phillip Smith #13, Matt Deaver #28, and Jason Sartain #74.

The field of 20 was led to the green by Phillip Smith #13 and Matt Deaver #28.  The field comes out of Turn 4, the green flag waves, with Deaver getting the jump to take the early lead.  After the first lap is complete, we see the first caution for the spun cars of Richard Wray #72 and Terry Watkins #48.  On the restart, the second caution comes out for Chris Bell #37.  On the restart, Deaver gets the jump to remain out front.  At Lap 3, we see the third yellow of the race for the spun car of Tommy Davis Jr. #17.  On the restart, we would go single file with Deaver leading them back to green.  Deaver gets the jump to stay out front with Michael Price #22 second and Charlie Smith #516, third.  At halfway, Deaver is still your leader as he holds an eight car-length lead over Price and P. Smith.  After a Lap 11 restart, Deaver remains the leader with Price and P. Smith 2^nd and 3^rd.  With five laps to go, Deaver continues to lead with C. Smith now 2^nd.  With two laps to go, C. Smith has run down Deaver who has blown a freeze plug.  C. Smith gets under Deaver out of two to take the lead.  C. Smith leads at the white flag with Deaver in hot pursuit.  Deaver makes a run in Turns 3 and 4.  They come out of 4 and taking his first win of the 2008 season is Charlie Smith in the Z&Z Motorsports #516.  The rest of the Top 5 was Matt Deaver #28, Michael Price #22, Skip Luther #73 and Phillip Smith #13.  The Hard Charger was Craig Petty #5 after moving from 18^th to 9^th.

Junior Mini Stocks

The heat race winner was Gavin Smith #36.

The Jr. Mini Stocks had a bonus added to them by Tony Hernadez of the Young Guns Series. If a driver would start on the rear and win they would get an extra $50, plus the extra $50 he added to the winner.  So two drivers felt they could do it.  Chris Miller #2 and Dustin Mooney #5 would both start in the rear to see if they could get the bonus.

The 8-car field was led to the start by Gavin Smith #36 and Josh Esner #45.  The field comes out of Turn 4 and the green flag waves with Smith getting the jump and leading Lap 1.  Smith leads until Lap 2 when Dustin Mooney #5 passes him to take the lead.  Mooney leads until Lap 4 when Miller takes over the lead down the back straightaway.  At Lap 5, the caution comes out for Esner.  On the restart, Miller gets the jump to remain out front.  With two laps to go, Miller has opened up a seven car-length lead over Mooney.  The white flag waves with Miller in control.  Coming out of Turn 4 and taking his first win and the bonus money is Chris Miller #2.  The rest of the Top 5 was Dustin Mooney #5, Gavin Smith #36, Courtney Miller #93, and Karissa Turner #95.  The Hard Charger was Chris Miller #2

Street Stocks

The heat winners were Steve Byram #2, Bubba Davis #17, and Clint Frideley #08.

Leading the field of 23 to the green was Steve Byram #2 and Bubba Davis #17.  As the field comes out of Turn 4, the green flag flies with Byram getting the jump, but the caution comes out for Chris Kent #47.  On the complete restart, Byram gets the jump to take the lead.  At Lap 2, we see the second caution come out for the cars of Dustin McCool #72 and Wesley Garrett #251.  After an altercation, both drivers are DQ’d.  On the restart, Byram leads the field to green with B. Davis and Frideley 2^nd and 3^rd.  At Lap 3, Byram leads with Frideley passing B. Davis for the 2^nd spot.  At Lap 5, Byram leads Frideley by four car-lengths.  B. Davis and Lee McCullough #25 battle for third.  At halfway, Byram now leads Frideley by eight car-lengths with McCullough, third.  At Lap 11, the caution comes out for the spun car of the current point leader, Steve Brown #76.  On the restart, Byram leads the field to green with Frideley and McCullough battling for second, with McCullough making the pass.  With five laps to go, Byram still leads but now by just one car-length.  The field gets two laps to go with Byram leading McCullough and Frideley.  The white flag waves with Byram up by three car-lengths coming out of Turn 4 and taking his first win of the 2008 season was Steve Byram in the SNL Automotive, Mooney’s Racing Engines #2.  The rest of the Top 5 was Lee McCullough #25, Clint Fridelely #08, Bubba Davis #17, and Chris Davis #98.  The Hard Charger was Chris Kent #47 after moving from 18^th to 8^th.

Bombers

The heat race winners were James Gaddis Jr. #21, Glen Pace #4, and Charles Squires #06. 

The 23-car field was led to the start by James Gaddis Jr. #1 and Glen Pace #4.  On the start, Gaddis gets the jump to take the lead, but the caution comes out.  On the restart, Gaddis gets the jump again to take the lead with Charles Squires #06 second.   At Lap 4, Gaddis leads Pace and Squires.  At Lap 5, the caution comes out for the spun car of Chad Roden #317.  As a result, 3^rd place, Charles Squires is Black Flagged for the spin.  On the restart, Gaddis leads them back to green with Pace and James Riddle #14 2^nd and 3^rd.  With five laps to go, Gaddis remains out front with Pace and Riddle still 2^nd and 3^rd.  With two laps to go, Gaddis is in control of the race, with Pace and now Danielle Daniels #18 2^nd and 3^rd.  The white flag waves with Gaddis leading, coming out of Turn 4 and taking his first win of the season is James Gaddis Jr. #21.  The rest of the Top 5 was Glen Pace #4, Danielle Daniels #18, James Riddle #14 and Sonny Glass #42.  The Hard Charger was Jamie Henderson #3 after moving from 23^rd to 6^th.

Limited Modifieds

The heat race winners were Dylan Petty #5, Brent McDowell #184, and Tommy Davis Jr. #17. 

The 25-car field was led by Dylan Petty #5 and Brent McDowell #184.  On the start, McDowell gets the jump.  McDowell and Petty race side by side with McDowell leading Lap1. At Lap 5, McDowell leads Tommy Davis Jr. #17 and Calvin Williams #111 by four car-lengths.  At Lap 8, McDowell and Davis Jr. battle for the lead with Davis Jr. taking the lead.  At halfway Davis Jr. leads McDowell by two car-lengths and Williams by seven car-lengths.  At Lap 14, Davis Jr. leads McDowell who is hung up in lap traffic by six car-lengths.  At Lap 16, the caution comes out for the spun car of Eddie Prator #96.  On the restart, Davis Jr. leads them to green but fifth place runner, Dylan Petty, spins on the start and the caution comes out.  On the restart, Davis Jr. brings them back to the green with McDowell and Williams 2^nd and 3^rd.  With two laps to go, Davis Jr. leads by two car-lengths over McDowell.  The white flag waves with Davis Jr. up by three car- lengths.  McDowell is trying to keep up but can’t.  The leaders hit Turns 3 & 4 and coming out of Turn 4, we have trouble as 5^th place runner Chris Davis #6 who started 22^nd is spun, resulting in Danny Pattat #020 getting the black flag.  Going on to score his 2^nd win of the season was Tommy Davis Jr. in the Tommy’s Towing, Signs By Davis Racing, Wills Point Auto Supply #17.  The rest of the Top 5 was Brent McDowell #184, Michael Martin #31, Calvin Williams #111, and Tommy McManus #103.  The Hard Charger was Matt Nabors #84 after moving from 21^st to 7^th.

It was another exciting night of racing, with a lot of hard close racing. We saw five new winners pull into victory lane on the night, with Tommy Davis Jr. being the only repeat winner.  Thanks to the limited modified drivers who participated in the salute this week: Gary Blackwell #010, Tommy McManus #103, Calvin Williams #11, Dustin Sprouse #7, Billy Crocker Jr. #911, David Newton #54, Dylan Petty #5, Randy Eckert #44, and Keith Nolen #74.  We’ll see you next Saturday night, April 19^th.  We will have the Parts Plus Street Stocks One-On-One races.     

McDowell & Mooney Continue Win Streaks

By: Donnie Gosnell

On April 5, 117 cars showed up for racing action at Thunderbird Speedway.  The track stayed heavy for most of the night with it getting a few dry spots in it.  At intermission, we had Kids Bike Races. 

Mini Stocks

The heat winners were Will Garrison #2 and Bobby Parker #135. 

Casey Morris #94 and Amanda Beard #08 led the 12-car field to the green.  On the start, as the field comes out of Turn 4, the green flag waves and Casey Morris gets the jump to take the early lead.  Morris leads until Lap 3, when we see the first lead change of the night at Will Garrison #2 makes the pass to take over first.  Garrison’s lead is short-lived, as on the next lap, Bobby Parker #135 takes over the lead.  Parker would stretch out his lead and lead the remainder of the way to score his first win of the season in the Parker Racing #135.  The rest of the Top 5 was: Will Garrison #2, Corey Morris #93, Bobby Ortega #07, and Jon White Jr. #8.  The Hard Charger was Bobby Parker, who moved from 8^th to 1^st.

Limited Modifieds

The heat race winners were Brent McDowell #184, Tommy Davis #8, and Tommy Davis Jr. #17. 

The field of 26 was led to the green by Brent McDowell #184 and Matt Nabors #84.  As the field comes out of Turn 4 the green flag waves, with McDowell taking the jump for the early lead.  It would not take long for us to see our first caution, as we would have a three-car pileup involving Keith Nolan #74, Tommy Davis Jr. #17, and Mike Nabors #28.  On the restart, McDowell gets the jump once again to retake the lead and lead Lap 1.  At Lap 2, we see our second caution, as we have another pile-up, this time involving Bryan Hardy #39, Chris Davis #98, Tyler Killingsworth #45, and Dylan Petty #5.  Killingsworth and Petty would rejoin the field.  Davis and Hardy were done for the night.  On the restart, McDowell gets the jump once again to take the lead, with new second-place runner, Tommy Davis #8, passing Matt Nabors.  McDowell would never see a challenge, and would lead the rest of the way to score his second straight win.  The rest of the Top 5 was Tommy Davis #8, Matt Nabors #84, Gary Blackwell #010, and Dustin Sprouse #71.  The Hard Charger was Brian Sartain #90, who moved from 25^th to finish 6^th. 

Junior Mini Stocks

The heat race winner was Dustin Mooney #5.

The 5-car field was led to the start by Courtney Miller #93 and Dakota Raines #88.  The field comes out of Turn 4 and the green flag waves with Miller getting the jump and leading Lap 1.  Dustin Mooney #5, passes Miller on Lap 2, to take the lead.  Mooney and Gavin Smith #36, would battle over the next 8 laps.  The two battle side-by-side on the white flag lap.  They come out of Turn 4 side-by-side.  Going on to take the win, his fifth in a row was Dustin Mooney in the SNL Automotive, Mooney’s Racing Engine #5.  The rest of the Top 5 was Gavin Smith #36, Courtney Miller #93, Dakota Raines #88, and Dustin Fields #15. 

Street Stocks

The heat winners were Clint Frideley #08, Kevin Zbleski #1, and J.C. Howell #103. 

Leading the field of 24 to the green was Robert McManus #747 and Wesley Garrett #251.  As the field comes out of Turn 4, the green flag flies with McManus getting the jump, but Kevin Zbleski #1 would take the lead and lead Lap 1.  The first of many cautions would fly as Zbleski spins in Turn 3, collecting the cars of David Emmons #23 and Steve Byram #2.  On the restart, McManus leads the field back to green, but we would see another multiple-car crash.  This time it was involving Kyle Bell #93, Dustin McCool #72, Travis Davidson #041, and Chris Kent #47.  On the restart, McManus leads the field back to green, but he would lose the lead to J.C. Howell #103.  At Lap 4, we see our third caution, as Garrett spins in Turn 3.  On the restart, Howell leads the field to green, with Clint Frideley #08 and Steve Brown #76 battling for second.  Howell leads until Lap 9, when Brown passes him for the lead.  Frideley and Lee McCullough #25 battle for third, but the two make contact, resulting in Frideley getting spun into the infield.  Frideley’s night would be done.  On the restart, Brown leads the field back to green.  McCullough’s right-front tire goes flat after the contact with Frideley, which jumbles up the field a little.  At Lap 11, we see our fourth caution, as a three-wide battle for second, goes terribly wrong.  Chris Davis #98 and Howell make contact, resulting in Davis’ kickrail and Howell’s bumper getting hooked together.  Howell and Davis end up in Turn 1, making contact with second-place runner, Bubba Davis #19, ending all three of their nights.  On the restart, Brown leads the field to green, with new second-place runner, Emmons on his tail.  Brown never looks back and goes on to score his first win of the season, in the Cuz Racing #76.  The rest of the Top 5 was David Emmons #23, Dustin McCool #72, Chris Kent #47, and Tommy Garrett #18.  The Hard Charger was Chris Kent, who moved from 24^th to 4^th. 

Bombers

The heat race winners were Glen Pace #4, James Gaddis Jr. #21, and Chad Roden #317. 

The 24-car field was led to the start by James Russell #84 and Paul Pacheco #01.  On the start,   Russell gets the jump and leads Lap 1.  Russell leads until Lap 5, when we see our first lead change as Charles Squires #06 takes over the lead.  Squires leads until Lap 10, when he has mechanical problems and heads to the pits, making Glen Pace #4, the new leader.  The white flag flies with Pace leading Chad Roden #317 and Sonny Glass #42.  Roden gets a good run down the back straightaway to get up alongside Pace.  The two battle side-by-side out of Turn 4.  Taking the checkered flag for his first win of the season was Chad Roden in the Jesus Freaks Racing #317.  The rest of the Top 5 was Glen Pace #4, Sonny Glass #42, Booger Fitch #97, and James Russell #84.  The Hard Charger was Justin Mitchell #81, who moved from 20^th to finish 9^th. 

Southern Modifieds

The heat race winners were Ronny Sigman #1, Craig Petty #5, and Tommy Davis Jr. #17. 

The 26-car field was led by David Phillips #97 and Michael Price #22.  On the start, Price gets the jump to take the lead and lead Lap 1.  Price leads until Lap 5, when Ronny Sigman #1 passes him for the lead.  Sigman leads until a Lap 14 caution bunches the field up.  From there on out, he has his hands full with the black #8 of Bryan Sugg.  Sugg never strays too far from Sigman’s back bumper, but he can never make a pass.  Coming out of Turn 4 and taking his second win of the season in the American National Bank, Town East Ford #1 was Ronny Sigman.  The rest of the Top 5 was Michael Price #22, Archie Whitt Jr. #76, Chaz Exum #21, and Cody Smith #718.  After post-race tech, Sugg was disqualified.  The Hard Charger was Charlie Smith #516, who moved from 23^rd to 6^th. 

It was another exciting night of racing, with a lot of hard close racing, and a lot of cautions.  Congratulations to all of the winners in the Bike Races and to the children who won the bikes donated by Thunderbird Speedway and various drivers.  Thanks to the Bomber drivers for doing the salute this week.  We’ll see you next Saturday night, April 12. 

For Second Straight Week, New Faces Dominate Victory Lane

--Donnie Gosnell

On Saturday, March 29, 116 cars showed up for racing action.  The track would be very fast, making for some fast, action-packed racing throughout the night.  The show got underway with the Mini Stocks.

Mini Stocks

The heat race winners were Lyle Miller #151 and Aaron Davis #17. 

The 14-car field was led to the start by Lyle Miller #151 and Aaron Davis #17.  The field comes out of Turn 4 and the green flag waves with Davis getting the jump to take the lead.  Davis leads until a Lap 3 caution for debris.  On the restart, Davis once again gets the jump on Miller to resume his lead.  At Lap 5, second-place runner, Will Garrison’s night ends as he has motor problems.  On the restart, Davis gets the jump, with Jon White #8 and Bobby Ortega #07 close behind.  Davis gets the two to go sign, with White and Ortega close behind.  The field gets the white flag with Davis having to fight hard to hold off White and Ortega.  The three leaders run into Turn 3, with Davis in the lead.  Ortega makes a move to the outside, but White pushes up into him, forcing Ortega off the turn.  Coming out of Turn 4 to take his first career Mini Stock feature win was Aaron Davis in the Tommy’s Towing, Signs By Davis Racing, Parts Plus #17.  The rest of the Top 5 was Jon White #8, Lyle Miller #151, Corey Morris #93, and James Watson #24.  The Hard Charger was Jon White, who moved from 7^th to 2^nd.

Southern Modifieds

The heat race winners were Craig Petty #5, Michael Price #22, and Shane Killingsworth #45. 

The 19-car field was led to the green by Trent Dorman #36 and Craig Petty #5.  As the field comes out of Turn 4, they get the green flag, with Petty getting the jump to take the early lead.  Petty leads up until a Lap 8 caution for Oran Lunsford #26 and Michael Martin #31.  On the restart, Petty gets the jump to retake the lead, with Price and Phillip Smith #13, second and third.  At halfway, Petty continues to lead with Shane Killingsworth #45 second, and Price third.  After a Lap 12 caution for Archie Whitt Jr. #76, Petty gets the jump on the final restart and never looks back.  Coming out of Turn 4 to take his first win of the 2008 season was Craig Petty in the C&K Racing #5.  The rest of the Top 5 was Charlie Smith #516, Ronny Sigman #1, Shane Killingsworth #45, and Thomas Blackwell #015.  The Hard Charger was Ronny Sigman, who moved from 11^th to finish 3^rd.

Junior Mini Stocks

The heat race winner was Chris Miller #98. 

Leading the 7-car field to the start was Dakota Raines #88 and Dustin Mooney #5.  As the field comes out of Turn 4, they take the green flag with Mooney getting the jump to take the lead to lead Lap 1.  Mooney leads until Lap 3, when he starts to see pressure from Raines.  Raines takes the lead in Turns 3 & 4.  Raines would lead until Lap 10, when Mooney retakes the lead from him in Turns 1 & 2.  Mooney leads at the white flag with Raines and Gavin Smith #36 battling for second.  Coming out of Turn 4, to take his fourth win in a row was Dustin Mooney in the Mooney’s Racing Engines, SNL Automotive #5.  The rest of the Top 5 was Gavin Smith #36, Dakota Raines #88, Chris Miller #98, and Courtney Miller #93. 

Street Stocks

The heat race winners were Steve Byram #2, Clint Frideley #08, J.C. Howell #103, and Bobby McCool #00. 

Leading the field of 26 to the green was Kyle Bell #93 and Bobby McCool #00.  On the start, McCool gets the jump to take the lead, but would spin in Turns 3 & 4, giving the lead to J.C. Howell #103.  Howell leads until Lap 4, when he starts to see pressure from Chris Davis #98.  Davis passes Howell on Lap 5 for the lead.  Davis leads until Lap 8, when we see the first caution of the race for Les Lunsford #11 and Kyle Marshall #99.  On the restart, Davis gets the jump on Steve Byram #2 and Clint Frideley #08 to take the lead, but the caution comes out again for the spun car of Ricky Spindle #79 in Turn 2.  On the restart, Davis gets the jump, but Frideley battles hard to the outside.  The leaders run side-by-side for the lead, but the caution flies once again for the cars of Tommy Garrett #18 and William Exum #121.  On the restart, Davis gets the jump on Frideley and Byram to remain out front.  Davis would have to hold off Byram and Frideley for the final 10 laps.  Davis takes the white flag with Frideley not too far behind, but not close enough to make a move.  Going on to take his first win of the 2008 season was Chris Davis in the Parts Plus, Demar Farms, Tommy’s Towing #98.  The rest of the Top 5 was Clint Frideley #08, Steve Byram #2, Steve Brown #76, and Tommy Davis Jr. #17.  The Hard Charger was Tommy Vickery #55, who moved from 22^nd to 9^th. 

Bombers       

The heat race winners were Alex Anders #70, Chad Roden #317, and Jeremy Emmons #85. 

James Riddle #14 and James Hicks #11 lead the 24-car field to the green.  As the field comes out of Turn 4, they get the green flag with Riddle getting the jump to take the lead.  Riddle leads Chad Roden #317 until Lap 8, when Jeremy Emmons #85 starts to pressure for the lead.  Emmons passes Riddle on Lap 11 to take over the lead.  Emmons leads the rest of the way to hold off James Gaddis Jr. #21 for the win.  The rest of the Top 5 was Chad Roden #317, James Riddle #14, and Alex Anders #70.  The Hard Charger  was Leo Howell #103 who moved from 18^th to finish 6^th. 

Limited Modifieds

The heat race winners were Brent McDowell #184, Tommy Davis #8, and Eddie Prator #96. 

The 23-car field was led to the green by Brent McDowell #184 and Eddie Prator #96.  As the field comes out of Turn 4 to get the green, McDowell gets the jump to take the lead and lead Lap 1.  At Lap 3, the first caution of the race comes out for David Emmons #78 and Tommy Davis Jr. #17.  On the restart, McDowell leads Prator and Brian Sartain #90 back to the green.  McDowell leads at halfway with Sartain running second and Prator, third.  McDowell pulled away in the final half of the race.  Coming out of Turn 4 to take his first win of the season was Brent McDowell #184.  The rest of the Top 5 was Brian Sartain #90, Ronny Sigman #1, Eddie Prator #96, and Michael Martin #31.  The Hard Charger was Matt Nabors #84, who moved from 23^rd to 11^th. 

Another great night of racing action is in the books for the 2008 season.  The track was in great shape, which made for a great show for the fans.  We would like to thank the following Mini Stock/Jr. Mini Stock drivers who participated in the National Anthem salute:  Bobby Ortega #07, Aaron Davis #17, Dakota Raines #88, James Watson #24, Dustin Mooney #5, Gavin Smith #36, Corey Morris #93, Amanda Beard #08, and Will Garrison #2.  Join us this Saturday night, April 5^th.  The gates now open at 6 p.m. with racing still at 8.  There will also be Bike Races. 

New Faces Dominate Victory Lane In Night Three Action

--Donnie Gosnell

Saturday night, March 22, would mark the third night of racing action at Thunderbird Speedway.  There would be 122 cars that showed up for racing action.  At intermission, there was an Easter Basket giveaway for the kids, with several boys and girls receiving baskets in the drawing that was held.  The racing would get started with the Mini Stocks.

Mini Stocks

The heat race winners were Aaron Davis #17 and James Watson #24.

Leading the field of 14 to the green was Amanda Beard #08 and Aaron Davis #17.  As the field comes out of Turn 4, the green flag waves, and Davis would get the jump to lead Lap 1.  Davis would lead until Lap 4, when he is passed by James Watson #24.  On Lap 5, Watson leads, as Davis’ strong run comes to an end as he is spun and hit hard.  On the restart, Watson gets the jump to resume his lead, with Bobby Ortega #07 in second and Steve Garcia #91 in third.  Ortega would never get too far from Watson’s back bumper, as the two would run nose-to-tail for the remaining laps.  Watson leads at the white flag with Ortega close behind.  Coming out of Turn 4 and taking his first win of the season was James Watson in the Tommy’s Towing, Signs By Davis Racing #24.  A crash involving multiple cars on the last turn of the final lap would bring out a red flag, but all drivers would be ok after being checked out.  The rest of the Top 5 was Bobby Ortega #07, Jon White #8, Amanda Beard #08, and Will Garrison #2.  The Hard Charger was Will Garrison, who moved from 14^th to 5^th. 

Limited Modifieds

The heat race winners were Chris Davis #98, Thomas Blackwell #15, Michael Martin #31, and Rickey Haney #99. 

Leading the 27-car field to the green was Randy Eckert #44 and Chris Davis #98.  Coming out of Turn 4 to take the green flag, Eckert gets the jump to take the early lead, but Davis battles back on the outside to lead Lap 1.  The two would battle side-by-side for the next three laps, when Davis finally clears Eckert.  At Lap 4, the caution comes out for Tyler Killingsworth #45 and Rickey Haney #99.  On the restart, Davis gets the jump to resume the top spot, with Thomas Blackwell #15 passing Eckert for second.  Davis and Blackwell would run 1-2 until Lap 8, when Tommy Davis Jr. #17 passes Blackwell for second.  The two brothers would run nose-to-tail with Davis Jr. looking high and low in an attempt to pass his younger brother.  The two brothers take the white flag bumper to bumper.  Davis Jr. looks high going into Turn 3 and gets up alongside C. Davis.  The two battle side-by-side out of Turn 4, and taking the win by a car length for his first win of the season is the defending track champion, Chris Davis in the Parts Plus, Demar Farms, Tommy’s Towing, We Got Your Number #98.  The rest of the Top 5 was Tommy Davis Jr. #17, Michael Martin #31, Ronny Sigman #1, and Thomas Blackwell #15.  The Hard Charger was David Newton #54, who moved from 18^th to 8^th. 

Junior Mini Stocks

The heat race winner was Chris Miller #98. 

The 8-car field was led to the green by Gavin Smith #36 and Kylar Smith #13.  As the field comes out of Turn 4 to take the green flag, K. Smith gets the jump to take the early lead, but Dustin Mooney #5, passes him down the back straightaway to lead Lap 1.  Mooney leads the rest of the way, and has to hold off a hard-charging Chris Miller #98 to take his third win in a row in the Mooney’s Racing Engines, SNL Automotive #5.  The rest of the Top 5 was Chris Miller #98, Kylar Smith #13, Gavin Smith #36, and Courtney Miller #93.  The Hard Charger was Chris Miller, who moved from 8^th to 2^nd. 

Street Stocks

The heat race winners were Steve Byram #2, Ricky Spindle #79, Chris Davis #98, and Clint Frideley #08. 

Leading the field of 26 to the green was Clint Frideley #08 and William Exum #121.  As the field comes out of Turn 4 to take the green flag, Frideley gets the jump on Exum to take the lead and lead Lap 1.  At Lap 3, we would see the first caution, as Lee McCullough #25 is spun in Turn 3.  On the restart, Frideley gets the jump to retake the lead with David Emmons #23 passing Exum for second place.  At Lap 6, the caution comes out for two-time defending winner, Tommy Davis Jr. #17, as he has a flat.  On the restart, Frideley gets the jump to retake the lead, with Ricky Spindle #79, passing Emmons for second.  Behind Frideley, the rest of the field is beating and banging and changing positions in every turn.  Frideley and Spinde would run first and second the remainder of the way, as Frideley would lead wire to wire in his first win of the season in the Petty Inc., Wills Point Auto Supply #08.  The rest of the Top 5 was Ricky Spindle #79, Steve Byram #2, David Emmons #23, and Chris Davis #98.  The Hard Charger was Ricky Spindle, who moved from 10^th to 2^nd. 

Bombers

The heat race winners were James Gaddis Jr. #21, Sonny Glass #42, and Glen Pace #4.

The 24-car field was led to the green by James Riddle #14 and Angie Leflore #0.  As the field comes out of Turn 4 to take the green flag, Riddle gets the jump on Leflore to take the lead and lead Lap 1.  Riddle leads until Lap 5, when the caution comes out for James Russell #84 and Glen Pace #4.  On the restart, Riddle gets the jump, but loses the lead to Charles Squires #06.  Squires never looks back, as he goes on to lead the rest of the way to score his first win of the season in the #06.  The rest of the Top 5 was James Gaddis Jr. #21, Danielle Daniels #18, Glen Pace #4, and James Riddle #14.  The Hard Charger was Charles Squires, who moved from 20^th to finish 1^st.

Southern Modifieds

The heat race winners were Matt Deaver #28, Charlie Smith #516, and Shane Killingsworth #45. 

The field of 22 cars was led to the green by Craig Petty #5 and Shane Killingsworth #45.  As the field comes out of Turn 4 to take the green flag, Petty gets the jump on Killingsworth to take the lead.  Petty leads until Lap 3, when he is passed by Killingsworth for the lead.  Killingsworth leads until Lap 10, when he his passed by Ronny Sigman #1 for the lead.  Sigman leads the rest of the way to score his first win of the season in the Town East Ford, American National Bank #1.  The rest of the Top 5 was Cody Smith #18, Charlie Smith #516, Matt Deaver #28, and Randy Eckert #33.  The Hard Charger was Cody Smith, who moved from 13^th to 2^nd.

It was another great night of racing action in the 50^th season at Thunderbird Speedway.  The third night of racing gave us five new winners in Victory Lane.  We would like to thank Street Stock drivers:  Steve Byram #2, Dennis Clayton #5, Mike Fruin #17, Clint Frideley #08, Lee McCullough #25, and Steve Brown #76 for participating in the National Anthem Salute this weekend.  We would like to thank Chris Davis, Dakota Raines, and Trent Dorman for supplying some of the Easter baskets for the young fans.  We will see you Saturday night, March 29, for a regular race program. 

Mooney and Davis Jr. Score Back-To-Back Wins

By: Donnie Gosnell

After last week’s rainout, the second night of racing action took place with 119 cars showing up.  The night’s racing would get started with the Mini Stocks.

Mini Stocks

The heat race winners were James Watson (#24) and Aaron Davis (#17). 

Leading the field of 16 cars was James Watson (#24) and Aaron Davis (#17).  On the start, Watson gets the jump to take the lead.  He would lead until Lap 3, when Corey Morris (#93) would take over the lead.  Morris’ lead is short-lived, when on Lap 5, Bobby Ortega (#07) takes the lead.  Ortega never looks back as he goes on to score his first win of the season in the MIB Motorsports #07.  The rest of the Top 5 are Corey Morris (#93), James Watson (#24), Will Garrison (#2), and Jon White (#8).  Ortega moved from 14^th to 1^st to earn the Hard Charger. 

Southern Modifieds

The heat winners were Archie Whitt Jr. (#76), Shane Killingsworth (#45), and Ronny Sigman (#1).

Archie Whitt Jr. (#76) and Shane Killingsworth (#45) led the 21-car field to the green.  On the start, Whitt gets the jump on Killingsworth to take the lead.  Whitt would lead wire-to-wire, but would have to hold off charges from Matt Deaver (#28) and Ronny Sigman (#1) to score his first win of the season in the Hoffman Race Cars #76.  The rest of the Top 5 was Ronny Sigman (#1), Matt Deaver (#28), Thomas Blackwell (#015), and Shane Killingsworth (#45).  Phillip Smith (#13), moved from 19^th to 8^th for the Hard Charger award.

Junior Mini Stocks

The heat race winner was Chris Miller (#2).

Leading the field of 8 to the green was Chris Miller (#2) and Gavin Smith (#36).  Miller gets the jump to lead Lap 1.  Miller loses the lead at Lap 2, as G. Smith takes the lead.  Smith leads until Lap 5, when Week 1 winner, Dustin Mooney (#5) overtakes Smith for the lead.  Mooney leads the rest of the way to score his second straight win in the Mooney’s Racing Engines, SNL Automotive #5.  The rest of the Top 5 were Gavin Smith (#36), Chris Miller (#2), Kylar Smith (#13), and Dakota Raines (#88).

Street Stocks

The heat race winners were Clint Frideley (#08), Tommy Garrett (#18), and Tommy Davis Jr. (#17). 

Leading the field of 27 Street Stocks were Clint Frideley (#08) and Tommy Garrett (#18).  On the start, Frideley gets the jump on Garrett to lead Lap 1.  Frideley opens up a huge lead, as he would lead until Lap 15, when we see our first caution for the car of Joe Hockaday (#26).  On the restart, Frideley gets back into the lead, but is challenged by Tommy Davis Jr. (#17).  Davis Jr. takes the lead from Frideley on Lap 17.  The caution comes out at Lap 18, for 5^th-place runner, Chris Davis (#98), as he is spun in Turn 4.  ON the restart, Davis Jr. gets the jump, but Frideley makes the run for the lead.  The leaders take the white flag side-by-side.  Coming out of Turn 4 and taking his second straight win by half a car length is Tommy Davis Jr. in the Fruin Motorsports #17.  The rest of the Top 5 were Clint Frideley (#08), Lee McCullough (#25), Dennis Clayton (#5), and Steve Brown (#76).  The Hard Charger was Lee McCullough (#25), who moved from 17^th to 3^rd. 

Bombers

The heat winners were Chad Roden (#317), James Russell (#84), and James Riddle (#14). 

Leading the field of 23 Bombers were James Riddle (#14) and Sonny Glass (#42).  On the start, Riddle gets the jump to take the lead, but the caution comes out.  On the restart, Glass gets the jump to take the lead.  Glass leads until Lap 4, when Glen Pace #4 takes the lead.  Pace leads until Lap 12, when the caution comes out.  On the restart, Glass takes over the lead and leads the rest of the way to score his first win of the season in the #42.  The rest of the Top 5 were Chad Roden (#317), Glen Pace (#4), Charles Squires (#06), and Dean Prosser (#29).  The Hard Charger was Dean Prosser (#29) who moved from 18^th to finish 5^th. 

SIMS Limited Modifieds

The heat winners were Tommy Davis (#8), Billy Crocker (#911), and Thomas Blackwell (#15). 

Lee McCullough (#3) and Thomas Blackwell (#15) led the 24-car field to the green.  Blackwell gets the jump to lead Lap 1.  The first and only caution comes out at Lap 2 for David Newton (#54) and Mike Nabors (#28).  On the restart, Blackwell resumes his spot in the lead with Tommy Davis (#8) on his back bumper.  Blackwell and Davis run first and second until Lap 15, when Tommy Davis Jr. begins to put pressure on them for the lead.  Davis Jr. takes the lead on Lap 17 and never looks back, as he scores his first win of the season in the Tommy’s Towing, Parts Plus, Smiley’s Racing Chassis #17.  The rest of the Top 5 were Thomas Blackwell (#15), Tommy Davis (#8), Brian Sartain (#90), and Lee McCullough (#3).  The Hard Charger award goes to Tommy Davis Jr. (#17) who moved from 12^th to 1^st, and Chris Davis (#98), who moved from 21^st to 10^th. 

After a second night of good racing action, this 2008 season is already proving to be a good one.  We saw two drivers add to their win totals from last weekend, as well as four other drivers who made their presence known in the Winner’s Circle.  Join us this weekend, March 22, for more racing action.  There will also be an Easter Basket Give-Away for the kids.  See ya at the track!

2008 Season Gets Underway

By:  Donnie Gosnell

On March 1, 2008, the 50^th anniversary season kicked off at Thunderbird Speedway with 121 cars in attendance.  With so many cars, there were B-Mains in the SIMS Limited Modifieds and Street Stocks. 

Mini Stocks

The heat winners were Will Garrison (#2) and Amanda Beard (#08).

Leading the field of 14 to the green was Will Garrison and Amanda Beard.  On the start, Garrison gets the jump on Beard to take the lead.  We’d see our first caution and only caution after the first lap was completed that involved the cars of Lyle Miller (#151) and James Watson (#24).  On the restart, Garrison leads the field back to green with Bobby Ortega (#07) close behind.  Garrison and Ortega never get far apart, but Garrison would lead wire-to-wire to score his first win of the season.  The rest of the Top 5 were Bobby Ortega (#07); Jon White (#8); Corey Morris (#93); and Casey Morris (#94). 

SIMS Limited Modifieds

The heat winners were David Emmons (#78), Tommy Davis (#8), Tommy Davis Jr. (#17), and Gary Blackwell (#010).  The B-Main winner was Ronny Sigman (#1).

Leading the field of 24 was David Emmons and Tommy Davis.  On the start, Davis gets the jump on Emmons to take the lead.  Emmons almost spins in Turn 1 and in the backup, the cars of Tommy Davis, Jr., Tyler Killingsworth, Randy Eckert, and Billy Crocker all gather to bring out the caution.  On the complete restart, Davis once again gets the jump to lead Lap 1.  Davis pulls away in the next couple of laps, but at Lap 4, he would lose a motor in Turns 3 and 4 and catch fire.  The caution comes out for him.  On the restart, the new leader, Max Eddie Thomas leads the field to green with Brent McDowell in 2^nd.  Thomas continues to lead for the next 10 laps, but never gets far away from Ronnie Welborn (#20), who was right on his back bumper.  At Lap 16, Thomas continues to leave, but is trying to hold off a hard-charging Davis Jr., who has worked his way back into 2^nd, after a first lap caution.  Davis Jr. tries numerous times to make a pass on Thomas, but comes up short.  Thomas leads the rest of the way to score the win.  The rest of the Top 5 were Tommy Davis Jr.(#17), Ronnie Welborn (#20), Ronny Sigman (#1), and Craig Petty (#5).  The Hard Charger was Tommy McKinley (#70), who moved from 21^st to 9^th. 

Junior Mini Stocks

The heat winner was Chris Miller (#2). 

In the feature, Chris Miller (#2) and Dustin Mooney (#5) led the field of seven to the green.  Miller gets the jump on the start and leads until Lap 6, when he suffers a flat tire.  Mooney takes over the lead and leads the last two circuits to take the win.  The rest of the Top 5 are Kylar Smith (#13), Gavin Smith (#36), Dakota Raines (#88), and Courtney Miller (#93).

Street Stocks

The heat race winners were Tommy Davis Jr. (#17), Kevin Zbleski (#1), Lee McCullough (#25), and Clint Frideley (#08).  The B-Main winner was Steve Brown (#76). 

Tommy Davis Jr. (#17) and Kevin Zbleski (#1) led the field of 24 to the green.  On the start, Zbleski gets the jump to take the lead and lead Lap 1.  Zbleski is having to hold off Davis Jr. and Frideley for the lead.  At Lap 5, Davis Jr. passes Zbleski for the lead.  Frideley tries to follow, but makes contact with Zbleski, resulting in Zbleski spinning, and Frideley receiving the black flag.  On the restart, Davis Jr. gets the jump on Lee McCullough (#25).  Davis Jr. never looks back as he leads the remainder of the way.  The rest of the Top 5 are Les Lunsford (#11), Lee McCullough (#25), Chris Davis (#98), and Steve Brown (#76).  Dustin McCool (#72) was the Hard Charger after moving from 17^th to 7^th. 

Bombers

The heat race winners were Jeremy Emmons (#85), Johnny Lowey (#46), and Brian Marusak (#45). 

In the feature, Jeremy Emmons (#85) and Johnny Lowey (#46) led the 21-car field to green.  On the start, Lowey gets the jump on Emmons to take the early lead.  Lowey leads until Lap 6, when Emmons makes the pass on him.  Emmons leads until Lap 8, when Lowey would retake the lead.  A battle for second heats up, as Emmons and James Gaddis, Jr. (#21) battle closely.  Lowey never looks back and leads the rest of the way to score the opening night win.  The rest of the Top 5 were James Gaddis Jr. (#21), Jeremy Emmons (#85), Glen Pace (#4), and Chad Roden (#317).  The Hard Charger was Jamie Henderson (#3) who moved from 17^th to 10^th. 

Southern Modifieds

The heat winners were Matt Deaver (#28), Craig Petty (#5), and Thomas Blackwell (#015). 

Matt Deaver (#28) and Craig Petty (#5) led the 21-car field to the green.  Deaver gets the jump to take the lead.  He would lead uncontested until Lap 13, when Thomas Blackwell (#015) passes for the lead.  Deaver’s night ends on the next lap, when him and Michael Price (#22) make contact, resulting in Deaver being spun into the wall and Price with a left-front flat.  On the restart, Blackwell gets the jump and never looks back as he goes on to score the win.  The rest of the Top 5 were Jack Sartain (#47), Chaz Exum (#21), Phillip Smith (#13), and Michael Martin (#31).  The Hard Charger was Chaz Exum (#21), who moved from 17^th to 3^rd. 

With the first night in the books, we saw a lot of former winners from the 2007 season make trips to victory lane on opening night.  With a great opening night car count, the 50^th season looks to be another great season to remember.

2008 Big Chill—

Donnie Gosnell

The 2008 racing season got started off with the running of the 2008 Big Chill at Thunderbird Speedway. 

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Mini Stocks

The Heat Race Winner was James Watson #24.

Leading the field of five cars to the green flag was James Watson #24 and Corey Morris #93.  Watson would get the jump to take the lead.  Watson would lead every lap and hold off a late charge from Corey Morris and Jon White Jr. #8 to score the win in the Tommy’s Towing #24.  The rest of the Top 5 was Jon White Jr. #8, Corey Morris #93, Aaron Davis #17 and Will Garrison #2.

Southern Modifieds

The Heat Race winners were Cody Smith #18, Matt Deaver #28, and Scotty Brown #44. The B-Main winner was Patrik Daniel #14.

Leading the field of 20 to the green flag was Bryan Sugg #8 and Cody Smith #18.  Smith would get the jump to take the lead he would lead until Lap 11, when under yellow he would suffer a left rear flat, handing the lead over to Chris Dawson #84. Dawson would have to hold off Kevin Sustaire #71 late in the race, but he would go on to score the win. The top 6 that made the A-Main for Saturday was Dawson, Sustaire, Jared Webb #15, Max Eddie Thomas #82, Matt Deaver #28, and Jason Troutman #1.   The Hard Charger was Jared Webb #15 who moved from 17^th to 3^rd. 

Jr Mini Stocks

The Heat race winner was Chris Miller #93.

Leading the field of four was Chris Miller #93 and Josh Esner #45.  Miller would get the jump and never look back to score the runaway win over Kyler Smith #13.

Street Stocks

The Heat race winner was Chris Davis #98.

Leading the field of eight to the green was Chris Davis #98 and Clint Frideley #08.  Davis would get the jump on the start and held off a challenge from Frideley in the early part of the race to lead every lap and score the win in the Parts Plus, Demar Farms #98.  The rest of the Top 5 was Clint Frideley #08, Ricky Braddock #56, Lee McCullough #25, and Dustin McCool #72.

Bombers

The heat race winner was Chad Roden #3:17.

Leading the field of five to the green flag was Chad Roden #3:17 and Danielle Daniels #18.  On the start, Roden would get the jump on the start to take the lead.  Roden would lead until two laps to go, when he would see a challenge from Daniels.  The two take the white flag with Roden leading.  As they come out of Turn 4, Daniels makes her move and goes to the outside to score her first career feature win by inches. 

SIMS Limited Modifieds

The Heat Race winners were Jimmy Day #23 and Max Eddie Thomas #82. 

Leading the field of 13 to the green was Jimmy Day #23 and Max Eddie Thomas #82.  Day would get the jump on the green and never look back, as he would cruise on to the win in the Hot Chassis #23.  The rest of the Top 5 was Max Eddie Thomas #82, Jeff Day #95, Ronnie Welborn #20, and Bo Day #4. 

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Mini Stocks

Leading the Field of 7 was James Watson #24 and Jon White Jr. #8.  On the start, Watson gets the jump, but White takes the lead.  Watson takes the lead on Lap 2, but the Top 2 make contact, resulting in Watson having a flat and Bobby Parker #135 taking the lead. From there, Parker would pull away to score the win in the Parker Racing #135.  The rest of the Top 5 was White Jr. #8, Aaron Davis #17, Corey Morris #93, and Will Garrison #2.  The Hard Charger was Bobby Parker #135 after moving from 7^th to 1^st.

SIMS Limited Modifieds

The Heat Race Winners Were Jimmy Day #23, Jeff Day #95, and Max Eddie Thomas #82.

Leading the field of 19 to the green was Jimmy Day #23 and Jeff Day #95.  Jeff Day gets the jump on the start over his brother, Jimmy.  Jeff Day would never see another challenge the rest of the 25 lap race.  He goes on to take the feature win.  The rest of the Top 5 was Max Eddie Thomas #82, Jimmy Day #23, Tommy Davis Jr. #17. and Bo Day #4.  The Hard Charger was Tommy Davis Jr. #17 after moving from 12^th to 4^th.

Junior Mini Stocks

Leading the field of six to the green was Chris Miller #93 and Kyler Smith #13.  Miller would once again get the jump and never look back to score the win.  The rest of the Top 5 was Kyler Smith #13, Josh Esner #45, Roy Forester #143, and Chance Morris #1. 

Street Stocks

The Heat Race Winner was J.C. Howell #103.

Leading the field of 14 was Chris Davis #98 and Clint Frideley #08.  On the start, Davis would get the jump to take the lead.  On the third lap, the lap car of Travis Davidson #041 would spin in front of Davis and second place Lee McCullough #25.  This would cause Davis to have to go high to miss the spun car and allow McCullough to take the lead by a straightaway.  Davis would run down McCullough with five laps to go, but not be able to make a move.  Taking the feature win was Lee McCullough in the Neon Cowboy, Compton Racing #25.  The rest of the Top 5 was Chris Davis #98, Ricky Braddock #56, Clint Frideley #08 and Ricky Spindle #3.  The Hard Charger was Ricky Spindle #3 after moving from 10^th to 5^th. 

Bombers

The heat race winner was Jeremy Emmons #85.

Leading the field of 13 to the green was Danielle Daniels #18 and Chad Roden #3:17.  Roden would get the jump and take the lead.  Roden would lead until Lap 12 when Daniels takes over the lead.  At Lap 14, the leaders get in lap traffic, and Roden retakes the lead as Daniels gets hung up.  Coming out of Turn 4 and taking the feature win was Chad Roden in the Jesus Freak Racing #317.  The rest of the Top 5 was Danielle Daniels #18, Jeremy Emmons #85, Byran Sewell #44, and Glen Pace #54.  The Hard Charger was Glen Pace #54 after moving from 9^th to 5^th.

Southern Modifieds

Leading the field of 24 was Chris Dawson #84 and Kevin Sustaire #71.  On the start, Sustaire gets the jump to take the lead over Dawson.  Sustaire leads until Lap 5 when Max Eddie Thomas #82 takes over the lead.  Thomas leads until Lap 18 when he spins on a restart.  Retaking the lead was Sustaire.  Thomas rejoins the field but slows up and waits on the leaders to come back around.  In the backup, fourth place runner, Billy Melton, spins to miss Thomas, as Thomas turns hard left into the right side of Matt Deaver’s #28.  Thomas is black flagged and loaded up.  With Thomas out, Sustaire is leading Deaver.  Sustiare leads until three laps to go, when Jared Webb #15 starts to look under the black #71 of Sustaire.  With two laps to go, the leaders are side by side.  They take the white flag with Sustaire leading by inches.  Webb takes the lead on the back straightaway, but Sustaire battles back.  They drag race out of Turn 4 side by side and taking the 2,000 to win by inches is The “Texas Twister” Jared Webb in the Dirt Works Race Cars, Twister Construction #15.  The rest of the Top 5 was Kevin Sustaire #71, Cody Smith #18, Matt Deaver #28, and Patrik Daniel #14.  The Hard Chargers were Cody Smith #18 after moving from 21^st to 3^rd and Patrik Daniel #14 after moving from 23^rd to 5^th.  

There was plenty of excitement throughout the weekend, with a lot of close and exciting finishes to the races.  It won’t be long before the 2008 season officially kicks off and the drivers will begin their quests for the championships.  See you on Saturday, March 1!