DIAMOND MOUNTAIN SPEEDWAY LABOR DAY RACES

SUSANVILLE, CALIF. (Sept. 1) — Diamond Mountain Speedway ended its regular season with a two-race program on Labor Day Weekend. After a full set of heats and mains on Saturday at the Sunday show, only the Mini Stocks had a heat race but the other four classes had a 6-lap dash for cash plus their mains.

The Dash winners were, Jared Flower in Street Stocks, Jace Wright in IMCA Northern Sportmod, Robert Mull in IMCA Stock Cars and Jace Wright who won the IMCA Modified dash.

When the Mini Stock feature began Stephen Crook was on point with Anthony Hovland giving chase. It only took a few laps before the two leaders lapped the two slowest cars.

Eventually things changed when Hovland went over the Turn 1 banking. He then went into the pits and returned to the race.

Now the race belonged to Crook, who took off and scored his first victory in the truck he races. Angelo Rallo was the runner up and Hovland ended up third.

“This truck has been rally great, I had some gearing issues last year but finally got them worked out and it seems like it’s working pretty good now,” Crook said. “It’s been a great little truck for me and this is my first main event win in it.

“I’ve got a lot of heat race wins in it but tonight felt pretty good to finally get a win out of this little truck. Kind of getting it figured out as it did race on asphalt before this. Kind of a puzzle getting it setup for dirt.”

Then the thanked his father, Stephen Crook Sr., as well as his mom.

Next on the track were the Street Stocks. A dozen of them raced into Turn 1 when the green waved.

On point was Joe Conroy with Clarence Holbrook close behind him. Soon he lead duo was pulling away while Gayson Olschowka took over third.

There was a caution when one car slowed going into Turn 3 and two others were unable to avoid it. Then the track officials had to remove some debris.

There would be another caution and another one after that. By now Conroy’s car was smoking so he headed for the pits.

Two more cautions slowed the pace but in the end Jared Flower took over the lead and was able to hold off Holbrook for the victory. Ryan Parkhurst ended up third ahead of Olschowka.

After the race Flower said, “First of all I want to thank the Brown Family, had a rough first night and without them telling me not to give up and offering me their shop and home, food, whatever I needed I wouldn’t be tonight and I got my first victory.

“After a rough start last night we got going pretty good from 8^th so not too bad. I want to thank my sponsors Bless Performance out in Wyoming, my work TD’s Repairs out in Chico and Always Tone in Chico.”

Then it was time for the IMCA Northern Sportmods race. Getting their feature started was a challenge as it took two attempts before they completed a lap without an incident.

At first Brysyn Simeral was on point then Jason Ferguson took over the next and after the third start held it.

There were two cautions; one for debris while the other was for a car than went over the Turn 3 banking. The track is set up so cars going over the banking at each end have enough room to recover, drive around to pit out and rejoin the race.

In the final laps Ferguson held on to score the victory while Jace Wright was chasing him. Simeral ended up third ahead of Jason Emmot.

“The race was good, definitely a fun time, well deserved and it was a fun, fun track to run on,” Ferguson said. “The track was amazing, it was great, it had some character but it was fun to run on.”

Then he thanked his beautiful wife Angela, his crew and Precision Pro Shops, Reese Custom Concrete, D&L Pump Services, and his father that does all the engine work.

On this night it seemed the outside line worked the best. Anyone challenging the leader from the inside always seemed to come up short going through the corners.

There were seven IMCA Stock Cars that took the green when they started their feature. This time it took three attempts to get a lap completed but on every try Craig Nieman had the lead and upper hand.

He was chased by Wade Kennemore, who spun out of second and causing a caution. Up front Nieman was on cruise as he left everyone in his dust.

At the end Nieman had a full straight lead over runner up Kennemore while Don Deiter was third ahead of fourth place Jesse Yankee.

After the race Nieman said, “The car was on rails, I’ve been tuning on it and tuning on it. I finally got it figured out and that thing was a rocket tonight.

“The track was awesome tonight. It was great last night, we went side-by-side the top to bottom was good.”

Then he thanked Big Rob at Gunslinger Chassis and Paris Archie at Reno Rock.

Finally the night ended with the fastest of all, the IMCA Modified Class. When the green waved Jeff Chew was on point with Nevin Kennemore chasing him.

Soon Kennemore took over the lead but making his way through the pack was Chris Nieman. A caution came when Jason Emmot’s car slowed and he made his way to the pits.

By now the top three were Kennemore, Chew and the charging Nieman. Two more cautions would keep everyone bunched up and slow the pace.

Soon after the last caution Nieman made his move and after a bit of side-by-side racing took over the lead. From that point he left everyone in his dust.

As Nieman was exiting Turn 4 and heading for the checkered flag a car spun in Turn 3. So he got the checkered flag with a yellow. In the end Nieman won with Kennemore second ahead of third place Chew and fourth place Chris Lewis.

At the trophy presentation Nieman allowed he was glad the race ended when it did.

“We were overheating a little bit and I was just kind of easing on the gas and just kind of coasting around,” he said. “The car was pretty good, we fought problems all weekend, we still have a little bit of problems with the ignition but we’ll get her fixed.”

Then he thanked Lonnie, JT’s Butcher Supply, Foothill Meat Company, his daughter Chelse, girlfriend, parents and everyone the helps out.

Now the season has ended and the track will go dark until next spring. Then it will echo again with the sounds of horsepower and racing will resume.

OTHER RACING NEWS:

• Tuesday, starting at 6:30 p.m., is when Trucks & Tacos of Northern Nevada meets again. This time its at Cantina Los Tres Hombres but they’ve moved.

The address is 1180 Scheels Drive. Go to Legends, and park on the west side of Scheels. Head for the theater, go around the corner and the Cantina will be on your right.

• The Sparks A&W has another Cruise Night Wednesday starting at 5 p.m. Location is across Baring from Reed High School and there will be cars, D.J. Music and prizes.

• For you riders out there Reno Motor Sports (RMS) is having its annual tent sale this coming weekend. It’s a Friday and Saturday event and remember; Christmas is coming.

• Ever want to help clean up public lands that’s used for recreation? Well Saturday morning Reno Area Dirt Riders (RAD) is having a clean up on East Peavine that of North Virginia. And one doesn’t have to be a rider to participate.

They will start early to beat the heat and everyone is welcome. Sponsors are offering prizes and other things, just remember to come prepared with the right clothes and gloves.

• Davey’s American Racing is found on Face Book. His focus is on western oval tracks as well as national series.

He recently started his broadcasts so check Face Book around 6 p.m. Wednesday. He also posts during the week.

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RESULTS:

DIAMOND MOUNTAIN SPEEDWAY – SUSANVILLE, CALIF.

• Sunday, Sept. 1:

Mini Stocks:

• Heat Race: 1. Anthony Hovland, 2. Stephen Crook, 3. Angelo Rallo, 4. Annalise Cunningham, 5. Dominic Rallo.

• Feature (20-Laps): 1. Stephen Crook, 2. Angelo Rallo, 3. Anthony Hovland, 4. Annalise Cunningham, 5. Dominic Rallo.

IMCA Northern Sportmod:

• Dash (6-Laps): 1. Jace Wright, 2. Jason Emmot, 3. Tom Duncan, 4. James Graessle.

         – Feature (35-Laps): 1. Jason Ferguson, 2. Jace Wright, 3. Brysyn Simeral, 4. Jason Emmot, 5. Tom Duncan, 6. James Graessle (DNF).

IMCA Stock Car:

• Dash (6-Laps): 1. Robert Mull, 2. Keith Marson, 3. Don Deiter, 4. Jeff Marson.

• Feature (30-Laps): 1. Craig Nieman, 2. Wade Kennemore, 3. Don Deiter, 4. Jesse Yankee, 5. Jeff Marson, 6. Robert Mull, 7. Keith Marson (DNF).

• DNS: Joe Conroy.

Street Stocks:

• Dash (6-Laps): 1. Jared Flower, 2. Grayson Olschowka, 3. Jeff Willis, 4. Angela Brown.

• Feature (30-Laps.): 1. Jarad Flower, 2. Clarence Holbrook, 3. Ryan Parkhurst, 4. Grayson Olschowka, 5. Bob Brown, 6. Teagan Shafer, 7. Michael Beauchman (DNF), 8. Jeff Elerick Jr. (DNF), 9. Jeff Willis (DNF), 10. Joe Conroy (DNF), 11. Angela Brown (DNF), 12. Shayna Robertson (DNF).

 IMCA Modified:

• Dash (6-Laps): 1. Matt Mampfraat, 2. Jason Emmot, 3. Jace Wright, 4. Chris Nieman.

• Feature (35-Laps): 1. Chris Nieman, 2. Nevin Kennemore, 3. Jeff Chew, 4. Chris Lewis, 5. Matt Kampfraat, 6. Walter Ball, 7. Jace Wright, 8. Galen Hainline (DNF), 9. Jason Emmot (DNF).

• Saturday, August 31

Mini Stocks:

• Heat Race: 1.Tony Quinonez, 2. Angelo Rallo, 3. Anthony Hoveland, 4. Megan Hull, 5. Annalise Cunningham, 6. Dominic Rallo.

• Feature (15-Laps): 1. Tony Quinonez, 2. Anthony Hovland, 3. Angelo Rallo, 4. Annalise Cunningham, 5. Dominic Rallo.

• DNF: Megan Hull.

IMCA Northern Sportmod:

• Heat Race: 1. Jason Ferguson, 2. Tom Duncan, 3. Brysyn Simeral, 4. Jason Emmot, 5. James Graessle, 6. Jace Wright.

• Dual Heat: 1. Jace Wright, 2. Brysyn Simeral, 3. Jason Emmot, 4. Jason Ferguson, 5. James Graessle, 6. Tom Duncan.

• Feature (25-Laps): 1. Brysyn Simeral, 2. Jason Ferguson, 3. Jace Wright, 4. Tom Duncan, 5.Jason Emmot.

• DNF: James Graessle.

IMCA Stock Car:

• Heat Race: 1. Craig Nieman, 2. Don Deiter, 3. Jeff Olschowka, 4. Jesse Yankee, 5. Jeff Marson, 6.Keith Marson.

• Dual Heat: 1. Jesse Yankee, 2. Jeff Olschowka, 3. Dan Deiter, 4. Craig Nieman, 5. Jeff Marson, 6. Keith Marson.

• Feature (25-Laps): 1. Jesse Yankee, 2. Craig Nieman, 3. Jeff Marson, 4. Jeff Olschowka, 5. Keith Marson, 6. Don Deiter.

Street Stocks:

         – Heat #1. Jared Flower, 2. Grayson Olschowka, 3.    Clarence Holbrook, 4. Michael Beauchman.

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• DNF: Shayna Robertson.

• DNS: Teagan Shafer.

• Heat #2: 1. Joe Conroy, 2. Jeff Willis, 3. Angela Brown, 4.Bob Brown, 5. Roger Fahley.

• DNS: Steve Gordon.

• Dual Heat A: 1. Clarence Holbrook, 2. Grayson Olschowka, 3. Shayna Robeertson, 4. Jared Flower, 5. Michael Beauchman.

• DNS: Teagan Shafer.

• Dual Heat B: 1. Joe Conroy, 2. Jeff Willis, 3. Bob Brown, 4. Roger Fahlen.

• DNS: Steve Gordon, Angela Brown.

• Feature (20-Laps): 1. Clarence Holbrook, 2. Joe Conroy, 3. Grayson Olschowka, 4. Jeff Willis, 5. Angela Brown, 6. Michael Beauchman, 7. Bob Brown, 8. Jared Flower (DNF), 9. Roger Fahlen (DNS), 10. Shayna Robertson (DNS).

IMCA Modified:

• Heat #1: 1. Galen Hainline, 2. Jeff Chew, 3. Brian Lewis.

• DNF: Nevin Kennemore.

• DNS: Chris Nieman.

• Heat #2: 1. Chris Lewis, 2. Mattr Kampfraat, 3. Justin Tudor, 4. Jason Emmot.

• Dual Heat A: 1. Galen Hainline, 2. Nevin Kennemore, 3. Jeff Chew.

• DNF: Chris Nieman, Brian Lewis.

• Dual Heat B: 1. Chris Lewis, 2. Matt Kampfraat, 3. Jason Emmot, 4.Justin Tudo.

         – Feature (25-Laps): 1. Nevin Kennemore, 2. Jeff Chew, 3. Chris Lewis, 4. Galen Hainline, 5. Jason   Emmot, 6. Justin Tudor (DNF), 7. Brian Lewis (DNF), 8. Matt Kampfraat (DNF), Chris Nieman   (DNF).