This track ends its season with a charity race and helps another one with contributions from the banquet.
FALLON (Oct. 15) – Rattlesnake Raceway ended it racing for this year with a double header; the annual Kris Kringle charity race followed that evening by the awards potluck banquet.
The day began at the track with the annual Kris Kringle charity race. Drivers and crews donated a bunch of toys and bicycles for the cause.
After the heats ended there was an intermission then drivers returned to their cars. In the mains they would run a full invert start where the heat winner was last and the last place finisher was on the pole.
When the green waved on the three-car IMCA main Bryon Hutchinson took off with Chris Christiano giving chase. The only caution came on lap 12 after Jay Bradley spun his car.
Once racing resumed Hutchinson took off with Christiano in hot pursuit. Round and round they went with their own private duel.
Finally with two to go Christiano got the inside line and was able to make the winning pass dropping Hutchinson to second ahead of Bradley.
Chris Christiano wins the IMCA main at the Kris Kringle race.
The Hobby Stocks had the biggest field and when the green waved Shayna Robertson led the charge until Shane Cazel used an inside move to take the point.
Then there was a caution when two cars tangled and apparently collected other cars. Now Bob Shank was on point and led the charge when racing resumed.
Young Cody Morris was on a charge and soon was third. Another caution slowed the field and when racing resumed Shank was on point with Cazel having his hands full holding off Morris.
In the end Shank scored the victory and did several donuts to celebrate the victory.
Bob Shank won the Hobby Stock main.
There were only three cars in what became the 4-cylinder division. Although Stephanie Hornback briefly led in her Mini Stock she soon lost the point to Mod Mini driver Steve Singley.
Waynes Estes brought his Legends Car out and ran a consistent second place although he was hampered by wheel spin coming out of Turn 4.
In the end it was Singley’s race.
Steve Singley takes a victory lap after winning the 4-Cylinder race.
Later six Hobby Stock racers that had put up money had a grudge race. It first was a battle between Cody Morris and Shane Cazel until there was contact.
Morris spun but was able to keep his place as Cazel was ruled at fault and put to the back. That was all Morris needed as he sped off to claim the victory and money.
Cody Morris won the Hobby Stock Grudge race and collected the money afterwards.
Also on tap were some Outlaw Karts also getting in some racing of their own. Unfortunately don’t have the names of those winners.
A few hours later, the awards banquet, potluck actually began at the convention center. LARA president Chris Lumsden gave his opening remarks about how proud he was of the volunteers that help keep the track running.
He also gave a general preview for what the track might see next season.
There was also a raffle for various prizes and a collection to help the Nevada Veterans Coalition. In the mix the Mad Metal mud drag racers also honored their champions.
First up in the car division champions was Chris Jimenez,who won the Mini/Pure Stock title ehilr Stephanie Hornback esd named Rookie of the Year.
Dennis Crook is the Mod Mini champion. In his remarks, which were very emotional, he thanked the track for standing with him after his stroke a few years ago and how much he appreciated all their help.
Third place Janet Lyford was named Rookie of the Year.
Dave Ausano picked up his second Hobby Stock title in as many years. Now each class champion also gets not only a trophy but a jacket as well.
To show his appreciation for his crew chief Ausano presented Adam “Gilly,” Gilmore with a special jacket of his own. And the class Rookie of the Year was Tori Edgington.
Cory Sample is the IMCA track champion and he had quite a year. Third in the Nation, Nevada State Champion and Regional Champion for the IMCA Modifieds.
Outlaw Karts Beginners aren’t awarded points like a regular championship. So everyone gets nice plaque to remember the season by.
Beginner Alexis McBroome also got another plaque as she was recognized as the Most Improved Driver in her class.
Brysyn Simeral also got two awards. In addition to his trophy and jacket for winning the Box Stock title the young driver also earned Rookie of the Year honors.
Jacob Dias was the 250cc champion while Evan Rausher was the Rookie of the Year for the class. In the 500cc class Chris Annas was the champion while Kevin Kentopp got Rookie of the Year honors.
There were several special awards given out as well.
Hobby Stock driver Edwin Cedeno got the Dennis Kirn Best Sportsmanship award while Bob Vaden earned the mark Lee Hard Luck award
The Cornu Family Most Improved Driver award went to Robert Weaver, who competes in Hobby Stock. And the Stephanie Benham Most Appreciated Volunteer award went to Shawna Kontny for her work at the front gate.
Note: The award winners photos are in a gallery at the end of this article.
Now that the racing is over for the year the LARA board will soon begin to go over the past season and begin to plan for the 2017 season.
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RESULTS
• Awards Banquet:
+ Mini/Pure Stock: 1. Chris Jimenez, 2. Stephanie Hornback (Rookie of the Year).
+ Mod Mini: 1. Dennis Crook, 2. Galen Reese, 3. Janet Lyford (Rookie of the Year), 4. Rich Innis, 5. Travis “Shorty” Showe.
+ Hobby Stock: 1. Dave Ausano, 2. Cody Morris, 3. Mikki Beuchat, 4. Bob Vaden, 5. Tori Edgington (Rookie of the Year), 6. Shane Cazel, 7. Jeff Tuttle, 8. Michael Bartlett, 9. Tami Buehn, 10. Ray Miller.
+ IMCA: 1. Cory Sample, 2. Shawn Natenstedt, 3. Fred White, 4. Mark Skender, 5. Robert Miller, 6. Vince Evenson, 7. Mike White, 8. Don Childs, 9. Jake Aker, 10. Alec Childs.
Special Awards:
+ Dennis Kirn Best Sportsmanship: Edwin Cedeno, Hobby Stock.
+ Mark Lee Hard Luck: Bob Vaden, Hobby Stock.
+ Cornu Family Most Improved Driver: Robert Weaver, Hobby Stock.
+ Stephanie Benham Most Appreciated Volunteer: Shawna Kontny, Front Gate.
• Rattlesnake Outlaw Karts:
+ Beginners: This class does award points but Alexis McBroome did earn the Most Improved Driver award.
+ Box Stocks: 1. Brysyn Simeral (Rookie of the Year), 2. Robert McBroome, 3. Evan Gularte, 4. Gauge Felzke, 5. Rowyn Shupe, 6. Ollie Gibbons, 7. Hayden Leach, 8. Ragen Shupe, 9. Tommy Sorensen, 10. William Jardine.
+ 250cc: 1. Jacob Dias, 2. Blake Rauscher, 3. Evan Rauscher (Rookie of the Year.), 4. Will Evenson.
+500cc: 1. Chris Annas, 2. Joe Owen,3. Kevin Kentopp (Rookie of the Year.).
