ALAN JOHNSON USES PATIENCE IN VICTORY ON RAYMOND'S CAR CARE / ALLTEL NIGHT
FULTON, NY...Alan Johnson drove his typical race last Saturday at Fulton Speedway on Raymond's Car Care / Alltel Night. Starting deep in the 25-car starting field Johnson used patience on his way to the front of the pack. For several laps it appeared that it was not going to be a good night for the defending track champion. But, once in front Johnson had the field covered and went on to victory in the 35-lap event.
Jim Larock jumped out to the early lead at the start of the Raymond's Car Care / Alltel DIRT 358 Modified feature from the outside pole starting position. Larock would lead the opening two circuits of the main event. Gus Schmidt took the lead away from Larock on lap three. Schmidt was running strong and after five circuits he was being followed in the top five by Todd Burley, Jeremy Smith, Larock and Mike Prentice.
Burley became the third leader of the event on lap 10. Burley would lead the field through lap 16. It was on lap 17 when Alan Johnson took the top spot away from Burley. Johnson moved up steady from the 16th position and used the bottom of the track to perfection. It was the third win of the season for Johnson at the Home of the Dynomax Victoria 200.
Jimmy Phelps had his best outing of the season with a strong second place finish. Jeff Rudalavage came from the 19th starting position to finish third. Tim Fuller and Dale Planck completed the top five feature finishers. Both drivers continue to battle for the season long point championship with Planck owning a seven point lead at this time. Tom Sears, Jeremy Smith, Tim Burnett, Craig Terrell and Dave Rauscher finished in positions sixth through tenth respectively.
Eric Richardson won his first DIRT Sportsman feature race of the season last Saturday night. Ryan Richardson, Jeremy Pitcher, Walt McArdell and Chad Phelps crossed the finish line in positions second through fifth respectively. Eric Richardson took the lead away from Pitcher on lap-12 and led the rest of the way in the 20-lap event.
Lee Burnett returned to the winners cicrle at the conclusion of the 20-lap rain delayed DIRT Pro Stock feature. John Pietrowicz, Jeremy Clark, Jason Rood and Scott Beeles followed Burnett across the finish line. Burnett took the lead away from T.J. Fitzgibbons on lap-13 and led the rest of the distance in the 20-lap event.
Tom Barron won his first DIRT Pro Stock feature race of the season in the regular 20-lap event. Jeremy Clark, Ray Maloney, Lee Burnett and Jason Rood followed Barron across the finish line. Barron took the lead away from Scott Beeles on lap three and led the rest of the way in the 20-lap event.
Russ Marsden came out on top at the conclusion of the rain delayed Pure Stock feature race. Phil Marsden, Todd Storace, Mark Davison and Joe Buske finished in positions second through fifth respectively. Marsden took the top spot away from Chris Cunningham on lap-11 and led the rest of the way to the finish.
Todd Storace won his fourth Pure Stock feature of the season in the nightcap event. Russ Marsden, Phil Marsden, Mark Davison and Jay Martino completed the top five feature finishers. Storace took the lead away from Russ Marsden on lap six and led the rest of the way in the 15-lap affair.
Action will continue at Fulton Speedway this Saturday with the DIRT 358 Modifieds competing in a pair of 35-lap features. The DIRT Sportsman, DIRT Pro Stocks and Pure Stocks will also be in competition. Race time is set for 7 p.m. Regular admission prices will be in effect with Adults priced at $10, ages 10-14 charged $5 and all those nine years of age and under will be admitted free. For more information call the track office at 315-593-6531. On line information is available at www.fultonspeedway.com.
RAYMOND'S CAR CARE / ALLTEL FEATURE RACE SUMMARY
DIRT 358 MODIFIED FEATURE---Alan Johnson, Jimmy Phelps, Jeff Rudalavage, Tim Fuller, Dale Planck, Tom Sears, Jeremy Smith, Tim Burnett, Craig Terrell, Dave Rauscher, Roy Shields, John Ramsey, Dave Reilley, Andy Powell, Kenny Johnson, Jim Larock, Gus Schmidt Jr., Jim Mahaney, Todd Burley, Tom Kinsella, Justin Haers, Brian Murphy, John Barker Jr., Mike Prentice, Jim Witko.
DIRT SPORTSMAN FEATURE---Eric Richardson, Ryan Richardsom, Jeremy Pitcher, Walt McArdell, Chad Phelps, Jim Livingston, Scott Binns, Mike Button, Bill Shantel Jr., Tom Juhl, Tim Sears, Ron Loveless, Russ Hefti, Brian Sage, Mike Conrow, Jim Bowman, Mike Bowman, Mark Yorker, Tom Bliss, Jason Parkhurst, Donnie Wetmore Jr., Greg Doust, Steve Way, Matt Janczek.
DIRT PRO STOCK RAIN DELAYED FEATURE---Lee Burnett, John Pietrowicz, Jeremy Clark, Jason Rood, Scott Beeles, Ricky Breed, Ray Maloney, Tom Barron, Paul Stoneburg, Jack Terrell, Bernie Merithew, Dave Meeks, Rick Dauenhauer, T.J. Fitzgibbons, Geoff VanRiper, John Underwood, Jesse Updike, Dave Bruno.
PURE STOCK RAIN DELAYED FEATURE---Russ Marsden, Phil Marsden, Todd Storace, Mark Davison, Joe Buske, Rick Degroff, John Phillips, Steve Woodworth, Rob Whipple, Curt Prevo, Bill Flask, Chris Cunningham, Bill Clark, Marjorie Mason, Joe Schirm, Greg McMullin, Brandon Warner, Mark Denny, Gary Barton, Don Stevenson, John Pierson, Gary Donahue, Jay McGillicuddy.
DIRT PRO STOCK FEATURE---Tom Barron, Jeremy Clark, Ray Maloney, Lee Burnett, Jason Rood, Paul Stoneburg, Scott Beeles, Ryan Buskey, Dave Meeks, Ricky Breed, John Pietrowicz, Jack Terrell, Bernie Merithew.
PURE STOCK FEATURE---Todd Storace, Russ Marsden, Phil Marsden, Mark Davison, Jay Martino, Steve Woodworth, Don Stevenson, Rick Degroff, Rob Whipple, Greg McMullin, John Phillips, Bill Flask, Frank Hyatt, John Pierson, Gary Barton, Ron Billings, Mike Barney, Mark Denny, Joe Buske, Chris Cunningham, Jim Wallace, Brandon Warner, Bill Clark, Joe Scirm.
FOUR CYLINDER ENDURO TOP FIVE---Darren Kelso, Dan Hoffman Sr., Jerry Herbert, Sam Carista, Troy Engerbretsen.