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July 19th, 2009
Shasta Raceway Park was pleased to welcome the Mini Cup and Baby Grand racers to the track for the first time. Despite a light car count, these young racers really put on a great show.  There were more lead changes and spot-swapping than is seen in most late model races with 15 cars ! Got to hand it to these future stars, they really know how to drive ! Special thanks to all the drivers who made the tow out to race. Dylan Hutchinson dominated the Baby Grand division by setting fast time, winning the Trophy Dash and the main event. He also held sway in the Mini Cups battling with Chase Grigsby side by side till a backstretch spin relegated him to the back of the pack.  He charged back to a 3 place finish behind winner Chase Grigsby and second place Brent Curran.

Although they were a last minute addition  to this week's schedule the Franklin Auto Part Bombers intrepid drivers put on one of the best shows of the season.  At the center of the attention were Bobby Crowell, Lee Welch and Robert Pacey.  During the 30 lap main event which had the cars going 15 laps clockwise (backwards) then 15 laps counterclockwise,  Lee Welch started on the pole but quickly Crowell's #89 joined him at the front and they raced a side-by-side dozen laps. When the cars were reversed, this time "Corndog Crowell" had a dozen lap battle with "Racey" Robert Pacey.  After a hard fought battle and a clean as a whistle pass, Pacey took home the trophy for the win.  He also set a possible track record for the most Fast Time Qualifyings in the Bomber Division.

The Mini Stock division had some great racing too.  Ken Krause #8 set the fast time of the night with a 18.289 second circuit.  Scotty Murphy, returning in his new car, won the trophy dash over Nanci Wright.  Grandpa Bob and Scotty Murphy won their respective heat races and young Christopher Kuska took home his very first Feature Event Win !

JUNE 28, 2008 - Smoky and Smokin - A Night at the Races in Shasta
Despite thick smoke from the hundreds of fires burning in the area, intrepid fans braved the heat and the smoke to be witness to some of the best racing of the seasons.   There was an EPIC battle between Bill Lancaster and Gary Pyzsora during the Late Model main event.  Gary, whose car was running in top condition, was dogged for a dozen plus laps as "Wild Bill Lancaster" worked every angle possible to unseat the veteran driver in the Auto City late model for second place at the checkered flag.   Point leader Alan Pyzsora ended the evening culminating in his third main event triumph of 2008 on a very special night that saw his teenage daughter Taylor serve as the SRP trophy presenter.

Congrats to Jon Vanderpool who dominated and won the Modified Feature Event.  This was the young Vanderpool's first feature win of 2008 and second career victory.  On the start he moved quickly to the front and started to walk away from the pack.  As the rest of the field sliced and diced and occaisionally utilized the potential of the Shasta two groove option to make some strong passes - mostly down in turns 3 and 4.  This season has seen the Modifieds display unparrelled competion, outstanding sportsmanship and respect both on and off the field.  This combines to make them a premier division at Shasta.  Kudos to the entire Vanderpool/Moreira modified team!

The Legends Division saw some new comers racing including Trophy Dash winner Johnny Morrissey and his brother Phillip.  Ken Crome, Mark Tabor and Hunter Colodney added to the pack which includes point leaders, Micah Parmer and Chad Foster.  Going into this race they were separated by only a single point. Some great racing between them had the crowd on their feet, but it was Parmer who took the checkered first in the feature event.

Mini Stocks continue to be one of the best racing classes this season.  Matt Beardsley set the fast time as well taking the win for the Feature Event just over Nancy Wright.   Ken Krause, who took third in the Main was the winner of the trophy dash. 

Bomber action saw Robert Pacey set the fast lap at 19.854 seconds but had to settle for second place in the trophy dash to winner David Dillenger.   Dillenger's night was a big success  - he won his heat race, the trophy dash AND the Main event.  Congrats David on a great night.

Another Great Night of Racing ! - with the Craig Brown Memorial 50 Lap Modified Race and the Boat Races being the spotlight events.
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Eleven of the top Modifieds on the west cost lined up to do battle in tribute to Craig Brown - a longtime fixture at Shasta Raceway. Randy Houston returned to the track and all around racer Steven Gannon made his modified debut in the #18 of Jack Epperson.  And, won the Trophy Dash. Steven holds championships in Outlaw Karts, Mini Stocks, Pro Stocks, Late Models, Super Late Models and now proved his skills in a modified.  The big money purse also brought back to the track Randy Houston to pit against the regular modified drivers.  

It was a 50 lap battle royal in which the leaders swapped spots repeatedly.   As the laps started ticking by, the front of the pack settled in as Kevin Brink, Guy Young and Charlie Kramm ran a race so tight you could throw a blanket over them most of the time. Kramm running third made dozens of bold moves on his longtime racing buddy Guy Young, but just couldn't seem to get around to the second spot.  Meanwhile Guy was upping the ante with every lap - pushing harder and harder on the #23 of Brink. Looking high, then low, Young, in keeping with the whole tone of the night, kept it clean as a whistle even in the last desperate laps. 

The race wrapped up with Brink taking the checkered first, with Young, Kramm and Kyle Borden skidding in just behind.  It was a great last lap with a legendary drag race between the 2,3,4 spots.   Congratulations to Kevin Brink !

In the hard-racing Mini Stock Division, Dale Stelt had a great start to the night setting fast time at 18.500 seconds which he followed up with win for the Trophy Dash.   Christopher Kuska, making only his second run in a mini stock, won his hard-battled heat race and crowd favorite Nanci Wright winged in a first place in her heat race just out of reach of Dale Stelt.  Main Event time saw 8 cars start the race and scramble hard for the front positions.  Dale Stelt made the best of that run and took an early and commanding lead while Wright, Shane Spinner and Ken Krause race behind.  For Dale a late race spin in turns 3-4 brought out a yellow flag and forced the veteran to start from the back of the pack.  With only a few laps remaining he charged thru traffic but it wasn't enough as Nancy Wright, who had pulled out to a decent lead herself, flew across the finish line winning her first Main Even of the year !

11 of the best Legend Drivers on the West Coast came out to race under the nearly full moon.  Derek Copeland - Legends Champion - returned to the track in a very nice rented legend and set fast time just over Chad Foster. Current points leader, Micah Parmer had mechanical troubles and didn't set a usable qualifying time.  Trophy Dash saw Derek Copeland take the #33 car to the winner's circle followed by Buddy Cox.  A hard run heat race saw Parmer win just over Copeland.  The Main Event had one of the worst Legend's wrecks in recent memory as race leader Jojo Owens was coming into turn one he got caught up and impacted slower traffic causing the car to nose dive into the pavement shearing off wheels at the bolts, then spin violently into the wall where the damage to the beautiful 31 car continued for several more yards.  Jojo, visibly frustrated by ending his winning run in such a devastating hit crawled safely from his car to the cheers of the fans.

Hornets ! - The Hornets put on another great show !! Complete results and photos coming soon.

Boat Races !! - the event everyone was waiting for - despite the record hot temperatures a big crowd of staunch race fans and lovers of destruction came to see the carnage that is ..... Boat Races !  Marking the first of the Boat Races for the season, a big group of cars, trucks and boats took to the wetted track and instantly began a beating a course of destruction for the doomed boats.  Crashes, explosions and even a stubborn car fire ensued as the mayhem continued.  One car and boat was stuffed with hay - and made for a smoky spectacular spectacle as it lit the night sky.  In the end - after four grueling rounds of boat bashing - a winner was chosen by audience participation. - The winner will be announced soon - so check back !!! - Also coming - Photos, Videos and more !!! - Check back often !!!!
- jack waterman

Last week 5/03/08, Dale Stelt (#6 Mini) should have received last place main event points for breaking during qualifying.  An additional 32 points has been added to his total.  Apologies for the oversight Dale.

Congratulations to the Winners of Last Nights Races !
Results - May 10th, 2008
Late Models:
Main Event: Derek Copeland
Trophy Dash: Gary Pyszora
Fast Time: Eric Gannon - 16.943

Pro 4 Modifieds:
Main Event: Ken Gifford
Trophy Dash: Justin Dutcher
Fast Time: Ken Gifford - 17.124

Mini Stocks:
Main Event: Dale Stelt
Trophy Dash: Nancy Wright
Fast Time: Dale Stelt - 18.545

Bombers:
Main Event: Bobby "Corndog" Crowell
Trophy Dash:  Duane Hoffman
Fast Time: Robert Pacey - 19.977

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Another great night of racing as Shasta ran its seventh points race of the year.   Last night saw the first of two races scheduled for the Pro 4 Modifieds - and what a show they put on! Eleven of these sleek open wheel cars competed on the big asphalt oval last night.  And these cars are FAST - with lap times nearing that of their larger counterpoints, the Modifieds, but with more agility to make quick side-by-side passes - they make for some edge-of-the-seat racing.  Kevin Dutcher who is usually on the other side of the wall being crew for Bill Binns made his racing debut last night and took home the hardware for the Trophy Dash.  Ken Gifford had a double crown night by making the fastest lap of the pack, and winning a very racy main event.  The Pro 4 Mods are slated to return to Shasta on July 26 - Honestly - Don't miss this race !

Late Model action just keeps getting better!  Last night 9 roaring Late Models took to the track including Derek Copeland making only his second Late Model appearance ever, driving the #77 Hen House car sponsored by Lyle Lindsey.  Last week the youngster turned some heads as he took his skills as a Champion Legends Driver and Champion Outlaw Kart Driver and put them to use in the big late model as he took the honors of winning the Trophy Dash.  This week the 17 year old held off all the veterans who were looking for anyway around his car.  Power, strong driving and knowing just where to put that car in each turn let Copeland hold off all advances.    Congratulations to Derek on his first, of which we are sure will be many Late Model race.  Meanwhile behind him the pack was racing hard and the action got dicey.   There were several spins and cautions as the competition heated up.  Gary Pyszora won the earlier Trophy Dash competing against his son Alan.

The Bomber Division saw 9 drivers hit the pavement and each other in another great round of Bomber racing.  Bobby "Corndog" Crowell came out on top in the Feature Event which saw a lot of bumpin' and bangin' as the drivers hurled their behemoths around the tight turns.  Duane Hoffman had a great run and took the honors of winning the Trophy Dash.

Dale Stelt returned to race the Mini Stocks and quickly set fast time in qualifying and won the Main Event just over Nancy Wright - Who, by the way won her first Trophy Dash of the year ! - Congrats on a great race.  Scotty Murphy who has such a great season had his night end early as a car spun in front of him coming into the backstretch and he had no where to go except full-speed into the side of the car.  The impact wreaked some major havoc on Murphy's #77.  We hope he gets his car fixed by the next race !!

And yet another night of jamb-packed excitement in the Hornet division ! With such a large field of the little yellow wonders the racing is a ton of fun.  Points and Results for these guys will be available later this week.

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May 6th A Terrific Night of Racing !
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A great crowd turned out for the 5th race of the SRP Season - and they were not disappointed !  Word is getting around that Good Ol' Fashion racing is back at the historic racetrack in Anderson.  This weekend saw the Monster Energy Late Models do battle with a growing field of 10 cars. Alan Pyszora set the fast time qualifying, Mr. Eric Gannon won the Trophy Dash and Wild Bill Lancaster took the honors of the Feature Event win. A big welcome to new SRP racer Kris Dressen and returning racer Rusty Robinett.

The Modifieds saw the biggest field to date as well with 11 cars making the show.  Guy Young in the beautiful blue #7 mod took the quickest circuit of the track in qualifying and Kevin Brink took home his first Trophy Dash hardware for the 2008 Season.  The Feature Event saw veteran racer Jack Epperson lead from start to finished virtually unchallenged by the pack.  

Mini Stocks - WOW.  The minis put on a great show all night long.  Starting with Dale Stelt ticking off a 18.388 second qualifying lap which he backed up with a Trophy Dash Win.  A big welcome back to the track for Paul Sabourin who celebrated his return by taking the win in the feature event just over Scotty Murphy and Shane Spinner.

And just when you thought it couldn't get any better, along come the Legends.  These boys really hit the pavement hard this weekend.  Chad Foster has stepped up the pace and was a solid challenger to Micah Parmer throughout the night's events.  Micah Parmer had the Triple Crown of the night after setting Fast Time, winning the Trophy Dash and taking a late race lead in the Main Event to win the feature.  After a dozen side-by-side laps with buddy Chad Foster whose Monster Energy Drink #12 Legend Micah finally made the pass to take the checkers.

The Bombers rocked the house - Both Directions !  It was a night of enduro-style bomber racing with races and qualifying running in the reverse direction - clockwise with righthand turning.  The fastest lap in qualifying was set by Lee Welch in the #1 - but the Trophy Dash was nabbed by Wayne Lowe in the #2 Camaro.  Lowe went on to win the Feature Event as well with a pack of bashing and banging bombers behind him going in both directions Lowe managed to avoid the mayhem and take the flag.

 

On a sadder note, JoJo Owens and the Legend Drivers made a Memorial Checkered Flag Lap for JoJo's Grandfather who recently passed away.  Our prayers and thoughts are with Jojo and his entire family.

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Howard Ford Wins Shasta Opener!
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Defending series champion, Howard Ford, won the season-opener for the North State Challenge Series presented by Scottfeild Executive Hotels, after starting from the pole position, but it wasn’t as easy as it sounds. Struggling with an ill-handling car, Ford would qualify at 16.302, sixth fast in the short nine-car field. As luck would have it, the inversion draw came up six and Ford had the pole.

Ford’s luck took a turn for the worse when on the first lap, he spun to the infield off the front bumper of 2007 Rookie of the Year, Riley Watson. Watson, Ford, and eventual second place finisher, Dane Nissen, who also spun, went to the back of the pack. CJ Bawden, in his first drive for BAD Racing, assumed the lead, on the restart followed by local champ Steven Gannon and fast-timer Randy Houston.

Gannon and Houston looked like the cars to beat as they got by Bawden and put some distance on the field. Houston made numerous bids to pass on the inside but Gannon was able to hang tough in the upper groove. On lap 40 Brad Wasmund and Andrew Snider made contact and spun in front of the leaders. Gannon contacted Snider and suffered front-end damage, ending his night. Snider was able to continue.

Houston took his turn at the head of the field, chased by Bawden, Watson, Nissen and Ford. Ford moved up to third at the halfway point in the 100-lapper and got by Nissen for second, two laps later and set his sights on Houston. Ten laps later, Ford got by a fading Houston who retired on the next lap with a dead battery.

After Watson blew a right front tire and hit the turn two wall on lap 63, Ford led Nissen and Bawden to the green flag. Nissen, in his first race for Bay Cities Motorsports, stayed on Ford’s bumper over the final 35 laps and looked like he had a shot at the win. Ford was able to hang on to take the checkers and start his season on the right foot.

For those who have access to KFTY TV50 out of Santa Rosa, check out the new “North Coast Race Report” featuring NSCS race highlights and interviews. It airs on Sundays at 7PM and Thursdays at 2:30PM.

Fast Time – Randy Houston 16.040

Dash – Steven Gannon, Randy Houston, CJ Bawden, Dane Nissen

Main – Howard Ford, Dane Nissen, CJ Bawden, Brad Wasmund, Andrew Snider, Randy Houston, Riley Watson, Keith Nelson, Steven Gannon

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