SUSANVILLE, CA (Aug.8) – The I-80 Challenge series along with the Dwarf Cars visited Diamond Mountain Speedway this weekend. The result was two days of racing on this dirt bullring.
Saturday’s IMCA A main winner almost didn’t come to the event. But in the end a last second pass won the day for him.
“I wasn’t going to race this weekend and got talked into it last night,” James Lipke said. ” We trashed till about four o’clock this morning, left at 11 and came over to have some fun. It was nice, that was good fun racing and I was happy with second.”
However his fortune changed in the final seconds of the race.
“He, Nick Trenchor, made a little mistake and I was right there to capitalize on it as he pushed a little in 4. I got underneath him and got the lead coming to the checkered.”
Then Lipke thanked his parents, paradise Painting, Vance Roofing, J.Coda Forestry, Left Coast and gave special thanks to Riley Simmons Motor Sports.
Earlier it took four heats to set part of the field. The final spots were decided with a B Main won by Riley Simmons, after that the 20-car field was set for their 20-lap main event.
On the green Lipke and Jeremy Richey led the charge but soon Trenchor used an inside more to grab the point right after a quick caution.
There would be one more caution with a spin on the front straight while another car ended up off the backstretch. That car needed to be towed back to the pits.
On the green Lipke, who had slipped back a bit started moving forward and soon took over second. Now the chase was on.
In the final lap Lipke was right behind leader Trenchor, who made a mistake as they both came through Turn 4 and headed toward the checkered flag. At the line Lipke won by less than a car length.
While the IMCA Modified race was an artistic success the same can’t be said for the Sport Mod feature. At some times it was like bare knuckle boxing.
It took two attempts to get the main going. On the green Jimmy Ford was on point chased by Mike Merritt. Right after the first lap three cars tangled in Turn 3 bringing out the caution.
Once racing resumed the leader was spun by another that took over the lead. (Sadly that driver’s name isn’t in the results or the track’s roster.)
Soon after that a bit of pushing and shoving going through Turns 3 and 4 resulted in a melee in Turn 1. The race had to be stopped for the clean up and one driver that got out of his car was disqualified.
When racing resumed the race had been cut to 15-laps. Behind the lead duo there was a four-way duel for third while second place Jordan Braaton had the leader in his sights.
One more caution bunched the cars and when the green waved there were three laps to go. Unfortunately there was another caution so the green had to wave again.
This time Jordan Braaen used an outside pass in Turn 4 to claim the lead and stormed off to the victory.
“I’m from Central Point, Oregon,’ Braaten said during the awards ceremony. “We had a little carnage last night and I ended up pulling the number 12 pill, which is the worst I could have pulled. My goal was to just get through the carnage but winning the race makes it a little bit better.”
Then he thanked The Lord, his girlfriend, parents and sponsors Roger’s Racing Engines, Miller Paints and Razor Chassis.
When the Stock Car main began Royce Goetz and Robert Warf were side-by-side. Soon however Jesse Gonzalez took over second and the chase was on while Robert Miller was lurking in third.
There were two cautions that slowed the pace but for most of the remaining laps Goetz was holding off Gonzalez. The race was probably decided when Gonzalez slipped in Turn 4 and gave Goetz the breathing room he needed to claim the victory.
“The race was fun, you know Jeff and the crew they prep a really good track,” Goetz said during the awards ceremony. ” I want to thank Winning Attitude Motor Sports, Lyle Hopper, he helps us out with our racing programs, wife can’t ask for a better track, can’t ask for a better night.”
Nine Dwarf Cars showed up to race and they put on their usual display of speed. First on point was Buddy Olschowka while Joe Frock started back in the pack.
Two laps later Frock was third and moving toward the front. Eventually Frock used the high line in Turn 4 to take the lead and score the victory while Olschowka ended up a strong second with Vernon Hubbard in third.
During the awards, which are held on the front straight, Frock was very pleased with the facility.
“Everything they say about this place is true,” Frock said. “The leaders jumped out there quite a bit. I just had to show some patience and reel them in. I felt I had a car that could do it and I almost waited too long but I planned it just right.
“It’s a great track, so many grooves to choose from. That was the real secret as even my car could go just about anywhere. I felt that whatever lane they didn’t take I could take the other one and be just fine. So my hat’s off to Jeff and the track staff, just a great place to race.”
Then he thanked his pitman, son Tanner Frock as well as sponsors, Damron Racing Las Vegas, R&J Landscaping, Wild Island, Zoomaluma Graphics, Pro Mechanix, Diatte Racing Innovations and others.
Sprint cars are part of the I-80 Challenge and eight of them were present for this night.
When the green waved Jordan Garretson was on point until Trey Walters took over first. Then they ran a few laps side-by-side until Garretson used an inside more inTurn 4 to take the point back.
There were two cautions that slowed the race but on every restart Garretson help the point with Walters not far behind him. They finished in that order with Bruce Ferrier ending up third.
“The start of the race was pretty fun,” Garretson said. “We started out side-by-side raced through out the corners for two or three laps. Then he got in front of me and pinched me off and then I just fought my way back up.”
Then he thanked his family for their financial and dedication as well as those that support his efforts and sponsors Pony Express Honey Company, Absolute Hose and Fittings and First Gun Oil.
The IMCA B main got the night started but right after that it was the Mini Stock that took to the track. On the green Tom Davis was on point with Tony Quinonez giving chase.
After a while Katelynn Roberton took over second but try as she might there would be no catching Davis this night and he scored the victory while Quinonez ended up third.
Unfortunately Davis didn’t show up for the post race awards so this reporter was unable to get any comments from him.
• Friday night was the first day of the event and all the classes but the Dwarf Cars were present.
Once again it took four heats and a B main to set the IMCA A mod field. In the end Riley Simmons was the victor. Craig Nieman claimed the Sport Mod victory.
Royce Goetz was the Stock Car winner while Tom Davis won the Mini Stock feature.
Next up for Diamond Mountain Speedway is Saturday, August 14 when the Pro Stocks show up. Should be a very fast race when they are on the track.
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OTHER RACING NEWS:
• Saturday morning there was a Classic Old Car Show by Sportsman Warehouse. Actually there were all types of vehicles including some vintage military ones.
On display were roadsters, cars from the1950’s and the other decades including some more recent ones. A large crowd was enjoying the show.
Ed Pierce from KOLO had his 1955 Morgan Super Sport on display. The car even has right hand drive.
In addition veteran’s groups were on hand selling a wide range of items. The proceeds were to benefit the Disabled American Veterans. By the look of thing with the large amount of cars on display and the crowd it appeared to be a success.
• Teresa’s Garage Radio Show is devoted to all things automotive and this week it will be live in the studio from 2 until 3 p.m. Tuesday afternoon. The show can be heard in the Reno/Sparks area on 1180 AM.
There is also a Podcast at amm.streamon.fm where it can be heard. And the show is also live on Face Book.
RESULTS:
Diamond Mountain Speedway:
• Saturday, August 8:
Mini Stock:
+ Heat Winners: #1 # Tom Davis, #2 Suzie Schmitt.
+ Main (11-Laps): 1. Tom Davis, 2. Katelynn Robertson, 3. Tony Quinonez, 4. Bob Feller, 5. Jordan Riley, 6. David Woods, 7. Anthony Houland, 8. Johnny Moya, 9. Johnny Dahlen, 10. Doug Hast, 11. Ainsleigh Evenson, 12. Jason Emmit, 13.Suzie Schmitt, 14.Jack Turner, 15.Salvador Saucedo.
Dwarf Car:
+ Heat Winners: #1 Buddy Olschowka, #2 Vernon Hubbard.
+ Main (1 6-Laps): 1. Joe Frock, 2. Buddy Olschowka, 3. Vernon Hubbard, 4. Glen Sciarani, 5. Billie Canham, 6. Roy Petersen, 7 Skip Hempler, 8. Donald Petersen, 9. Isaak Geil.
Sprints:
+ Heat Winners: #1 Jordan Garretson, #2 Trey Walters.
+ Main (15-Laps): 1. Jordan Garretson, 2. Trey Walters, 3. Bruce Ferrier, 4. Steve Williams, 5. Dallas Ott, 6. Darren Boone, 7. Nick Purdy, 8. Bob Shank.
Stock:
+ Heat Winners: #1 Robert Miller, #2 Robert Warf, #3 Dave Flournay.
+ Main (20-Laps): 1. Royce Goetz, 2. Jesse Gonzalez, 3. Robert Miller, 4. Jeremy Langederfer, 5. Don Diettier, 6. Jake Hutson, 7. David Ausano, 8. Randy Boyd, 9. Jacob Dias, 10. Paul Stevens, 11. Ronnie Goetz, 12. Robert Warf, 13. Steven Buhr, 14. Dave Flournay, 15. Jimmy Burhorst, 16. Joseph Conroy, 17. Eddie Simmons, 18. Zack Havel.
DNS: Aaroun Flounay, Shayna Nieman.
Sport Mods:
+ Heat Winners: #1 Craig Nieman, #2 Tyler Rogers, #3 Jordan Braaten.
+ Main (15-Laps): 1.Jordan Bratten, 2. Name not listed, 3. Timothy Allerdinys, 4.Craig Nieman, 5. Colton Chew, 6. Name not listed, 7. Jimmy Ford, 8. Richard Longacre, 9. Mike Merritt, 10. Name not listed, 11. Dennis Crook, 12. Scott Savell, 13. Scott Foster, 14. Bill Pearson, 15. Name not listed, 16. Ryan Belli, 17. Name not listed, 18. Shawn Merritt, 19. Jeremy Phillips, 20. Braxton Possinger.
DQ – Tyler Rogers.
IMCA:
+ Heat Winners: #1 James Thibodeaux, #2 Gene Kay, #3 Nein Kennemore, #4 Justin McCreadie.
+ B main (13-Laps): 1. Riley Simmons, 2. Robert Miller, 3. Cory Sample, 4. Royce Goetz, 5. Trevor Fitz, 6. Wade Kennemore, 7. Scott Foreman, 8. Wade Lumsden, 9. Kevin Boles, 10. Justin Saltel, 11.Name not listed, 12. Boyd Murchison, 13. Barry Stone, 14.Jim Turner, 15. Name not listed, 16. Dave Sciarroni.
+ A Main (26 -Laps): 1. Jimmy Lipke, 2.Nich Trenchor, 3.Chris Nieman, 4. Justin McCreadle, 5. Ryan McDaniel, 6. Gene Kay, 7. Robert Miller, 8. Riley Simmons, 9. Cory Sample, 10. James Thibodeaux, 11. Scott Foreman, 12. Jeremy Richey, 13. Larry McCracken, 14. Nein Kennemore, 15. Royce Goetz, 16. Wade Kennemore, 17. Wade Lumsden, 18. Matt Murphy, 19. Alec Childs, 20. Trevor Fitz.
• Friday, August 7:
Mini Stocks:
+ Heat Winners: #1 Suzie Schmitt, #2 Tony Quinonez.
+ Main (11-Laps): 1. Tom Davis, 2. Suzie Schmitt, 3. Nick Boucher, 4. Tony Quinonez, 5. Jason Emmit, 6. Name not listed, 7. Name not listed, 8. Katelynn Robertson, 8. David Woods, 9. David Woods, 10. Anthony Houland, 11. Johnny Moya, 12. Ainsleigh Evenson, 13. Bob Kelly, 14. Doug Hast, 15. Jack Turner.
Stock Cars:
+ Heat Winner: #1 Jesse Gonzalez, #2 Dave Flournay, #3 Randy Boyd.
+ Main (16-Laps): 1. Royce Goetz, 2.Robert Miller, 3. Randy Boyd, 4. Jesse Gonzalez, 5. Paul Stevens, 6. Aaron Flournay, 7. Davie Ausano, 8. Joseph Conroy, 9. Robert Wardt, 10. Dave Flounay, 11. Name not listed, 12. Jacob Dias, 13. Doug Weeks, 14. Jimmy Burhorst, 15. Steven Buhr, 16. Jake Hutson, 17. Don Diettier, 18. Shayna Nieman, 19. Greg McCully, 20. Zack Havel, 21. Kyler Honra.
DNS: Harold Sack.
Sprints:
+ Heat Winners: #1 Bruce Ferrier, #2 Jordan Garretson.
+ Main (15-Laps): 1.Trey Walters, 2. Jordan Garrdetson, 3. Nick Purdy, 4. Steve Williams, 5. Darren Boone, 6. Dallas Ott, 7. Bruce Ferrier, 8. Bob Shank.
Sport Modifieds:
+ Heat Winners: #1 Craig Nieman, #2 Timothy Allerdinys.
+ Main (20-Laps): 1. Craig Nieman, 2. Timothy Allerdinys, 3. Name not listed, 4. Colton Chew, 5. Ryan Belli, 6. Tyler Rogers, 7. Braxton Possinger, 8. Dennis Crook, 9. Shawn Merrit, 10. Scott Foster, 11. Randy Wright, 12. Jimmy Ray Huffmon, 13. Name not listed, 14. Name not listed, 15. Jordan Braaten.
IMCA A Mods:
+ Heat Winners: #1 Riley Simmons, #2 Wade Kennemore, #3 Scott Foreman, #4 Nick Trenchor.
+ B Main (15-Laps): 1. Jeremy Richie, 2. Zane DeVillbiss, 3. Robert Miller, 4. Matt Murphy, 5. Mitch Murphy, 6. Kevin Boles, 7. Alec Childs, 8. Justin McCreadie, 9. Boyd Murchison, 10. Chris Nieman, 11. Jeff White.
DNS: Jerry Crowley, Chris Olexiewicz.
+ Main (24-Laps): 1. Riley Simmons, 2. Nick Trenchor, 3. Cory Sample, 4. Trevor Fitz, 5. Ryan McDaniel, 6. Gene Kay, 7. Robert Miller, 8. Jeremy Richey, 9. Justin McCreadie,10. Matt Murphy, 11. Wade Kennemore, 12. Alec Childs, 13. Scott Foreman, 14. Wade Lumsden, 15. Nein Kennemore, 16. James Thibodeaux, 17. Kevin Boles, 18. Larry McCracken,19.Zane DeVillbiss, 20. Mitch Murphy.
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