SUSANVILLE, CALIF. (August 12)— The 2023 points season ended at the Diamond Mountain Speedway this weekend. Championships were on the line so there was some hard racing.
The night began with the IMCA Northern Sport Modified feature. When the green waved points leader Tyler Rodgers was on point while behind him Jace Wright, after slowing for a few seconds, began his charge toward the front.
For a short spell it was a three-way duel for the lead. Then eventually Wright began to run down Rodgers and used an outside pass to take the lead.
At the checkered flag Wright won the race followed by Rodgers and Colton Chew. It was a case of winning the battle but not the war as Rodgers claimed the class championship by a scant two points.
After stopping on the front straight Wright said, “Once I finally found the top side we were able to kind of go around everybody. Roger is hard to catch up to and can’t believe I actually got to him.
“We had that caution come out and I really didn’t want to see that one. I’m glad we finished the way we did and everyone was pretty clean.”
He thanked his father and another person that spent the past two weeks working on the car. Special appreciation wen out to Diker Painting, Sign Station, Forrest State Finish who loaned him the truck used to get to the race.
The Mini Stocks took to the track next. First on point was Malachi Moya with Stephen Crook and Anthony Hovland giving chase.
Crook would take over the lead then Nick Boucher used an outside pass in Turn 2 to take the position. Two cautions slowed the pace but Boucher won followed by Tony Quinonez an Antelo Rallo.
Although Hovland finished fourth that was good enough to clinch the class championship. He ended up with 325 points while runner up Addison Humphrey had 299.
When the Street Stock feature began Doug Weeks was on point with Don Deiter right behind him. A lap later Deiter used an inside move going down the front straight to claim the lead.
Two cautions slowed the pace but each time racing resumed Deiter was on point. However after the last one Aaron Flournoy used the high line in Turn 2 to take over the lead
After that the chase was on and at the checkered flag Flournoy and Deiter finished in that order.
Looking at the points things get interesting. Don Deiter and Grayson Olschowka were tied with 295 points each. After the tie breaker Deiter was champion, now 10-year-old Olschowka second and Greg McWlly is third with 264 points
It took two attempts to get the IMCA Modified feature started. After the second green Ryan Peery was on point followed by points leader Wade Kennemore.
Coming out of Turn 4 Peery’s car jumped out of gear and he virtually came to a stop. In the results melee at least four cars were involved. The race was red flagged for the clean up.
Once the survivors reformed the green waved again and Peery took off with Chris Lewis and others giving chase. At the end Peery took the victory followed by Lewis while Kevin Pendergrass ended up third ahead of fourth place Cole Jones.
During Peery said, “Man I was glad it got cut short or something because I was frickin rust. Sorry for the guys I jumbled up on that one. I knocked my gear shifter out of gear then I had to pull it back in gear. So I’m glad that race ended shortly.”
Then he thanked Susan River Realty, his father and CRT Motosports.
Despite finishing eighth Wade Kennemore won the class championship with 355 points. Although Nevin Kennemore ended up sixth it wasn’t enough as he is the runner up with 348 points, only six back.
Saving the best for last the night’s racing ended with the IMCA Stock Cars. Ten of them answered the green and Terry Kennemore was led with Nick Boucher right behind him.
The was a caution when Madison Hood stopped on the backstretch. Unfortunately two other drivers, that were racing each other did see this; the resulting impact torn part of her car’s body work off and both the other two cars crashed in Turn 3.
Once the green waved again Jeff Olshowka was chasing Kennemore. They spent the rest of the race dueling.
Sometimes Olshowka would get the lead but Kennemore had the top line and powered around him coming out of Turn 2.
Then Nick Boucher caught the lead duo and was after Olschowka. With one or two to go Boucher spun out of third.
Kennemore took the victory with Olschowka close behind in second and points leader Wade Kennemore was third. After the cool off lap Kennemore did a donut and dusty burnout as he joined the others for the victory celebration.
Asked if he know how close Olschowka was Kennemore said, “I seen him down there so had to kept eatin and digging. Top line was rough but the quickest line.”
Then he thanked Kennemore Motorsports, Get Roasted Coffee Shop, High Sierra Collision.
While posing for the pictures Olschowka congratulated Kennemore on a great race. In fact they probably staged the race of the night
Looking at the points Wade Kennemore’s fourth place was enough to give him the class championship with 370 points. While Olschowka finished second he was runner up in the class championship with 359 points.
Next up for Diamond Mountain Speedway is a three-day eve September first through Sunday the third.
• Sunday saw the Northern Nevada Classics have another Brunch ‘N’ Classics cruise-in at Baldinis Casino in Sparks.
In addition to classic cars there was also a Roadster Line. During the meet they had a 50/50 Raffle, gift card drawings as well as various trophies. The final one will be on Sunday, September 10.
OTHER RACING NEWS:
• During Saturday’s drivers meeting at Diamond Mountain Speedway there was an announcement. Jeff Olschowka said there sigoing to be a race at Alturas, California. The date will be Saturday, August 29. More information is forthcoming.
• This Saturday the Northern Nevada Kart Clubs hosts its annual night race. It’s the Rick Jerome Memorial Race that honors one of the club’s founders
It’s always a fun event as many add decorative lights and glow sticks to their karts as they race into the night. It’s always a fun event for the club and racers.
• We’re a little more than a week away from the annual Outlaw Flat Trac motorcycle races in Carson. Location is the Fuji Park fairgrounds and it’s a Friday and Saturday show.
• Once again, starting at 5 p.m., the Sparks A&W has another cruise in. Location is across from Reed High School and there is a D.J. supplying music, prizes and care to admire.
• If you were racing at Susanville or will be at Rattlesnake Raceway this week Grace Motorsports Photography was or will be there. Signed photographs make great gifts and special thank you for your supporters and sponsors.
• Top Gun Drag Strip has released their revised schedule. The track was put out of action from a mud slide a few months ago and has been working to get back to normal.
• Daveys American Racing is usually on Face Book at 6 p.m. Wednesday evenings. One can see the show on Face Book and get into the chat was well.
Davey covers national series as well as racing in the western United States. His focus is on oval tracks.
NOTE: Davey has been in the hospital lately so he probably won’t have a program this week.
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RESULTS:
DIAMOND MOUNTAIN SPEEDWAY – AUG.12
IMCA Modified:
- Heat Winners: #1 Galen Hainline, #2 Neven Kennemore.
- Feature: 1. Ryan Peery, 2. Chrise Lewis, 3. Kevin Pendergrass, 4. Cole Jones, 5. Richard Longacre, 6. Nevin Kennemore, 7. Ron LePlant, 8. Wade Kennemore, 9. Rob Robles, 10. Richard Papenhausen, 11. Galen Hainline, 12. Chris Nieman, 13. Matt Rampfraat, 14. Monte Bischoff.
- Final Points: 1. Wade Kennemore 356, 2. Nevin Kennemore 348, 3. Chris Nieman 344, 4. Larry McCracken 289, 5. Rob Robles 281.
IMCA Northern Sportmod:
- Heat Winners: #1 Bryson Simeral, #2 Tyler Rodgers.
- Feature: 1. Jace Wright, 2. Tyler Rodgers, 3. Colton Chew, 4. Bryson Simeral, 5. Michael Helwig,6.Ray Talevera, 7. Paul Stevens, 8. Shayna Nieman, 9.Varon Allen.
- Final Points: 1. Tyler Rodgers 369, 2. Jace Wright 367, 3. Colton Chew 363, 4. Bryson Simeral 286, 5. Joe Conroy 232.
Mini Stocks:
- Heat Winner: Stephen Crook.
- Feature: 1. Nick Boucher, 2. Tony Quinonez, 3. Angelo Rallo, 4. Anthony Hovland, 5. Gabrielle Lewis, 6. Addison Humphrey, 7. Dominic Rallo, 8. Malachi Moya, 9. Stephen Crook,, 10. Deven Cunningham.
- Final Points: 1. Anthony Hovland 325, 2. Addison Humphrey 299, 3. Angelo Ralio 277, 4. Marilyn Yawnick 235, 5. Gabrielle Lewis 205.
Street Stocks:
- Heat Winners: #1 Don Deiter, #2 Aaron Flournoy.
- Feature: 1. Aaron Fournoy, 2. Don Deiter, 3. Doug Weeks, 4. Richie Altman, 5. Jeff Willis, 6. Greg McCully, 7. Grayson Olschowka, 8. Michael McCully, 9. Jaden Allec.
- DNS: Mark Martinovich, Hailey Conroy.
– Final Points: 1. Don Deiter 295, 2. Grayson Olschowka 295, 3. Greg McCully 264, 4. Michael Beauchman 263, 5. Jake Campbell 245.
IMCA Stock Car:
- Heat Winners: #1 Wade Kennemore, #2 Terry Kennemore.
- Feature: 1. Terry Kennemore, 2. Jeff Olschowka, 3. Wade Kennemore, 4. Rusy McMillan, 5. Jason Emmot, 6. Gary Hubtala, 7. Jeff Tuttle, 8. Nick Boucher, 9. Madison Hood, 10. Craig Nieman.
- Final Points: 1. Wade Kennemore 370, 2. Jeff Olschowka 359, 3. Terry Kennemore 342, 4.Gary Huhala 336, 5. Ryan Belli 226.
