PLANCK HOLDS OFF JOHNSON TO CLAIM FEATURE WIN ON FERRIS INDUSTRIES NIGHT
FULTON, NY...Dale Planck was able to hold off the late race charge of Alan Johnson last Saturday at Fulton Speedway to claim the DIRT 358 Modified feature win on Ferris Industries Night. With his third feature win of the season Planck was able to add to his point lead in the division. The victory for the multi-time Fulton Speedway Track Champion in the LYM Motorsports entry was worth $1,500.
Andy Powell jumped out to the early lead at the start of the Ferris Industries DIRT 358 Modified feature from the pole starting position. Powell would lead the opening two circuits of the event. Mike prentice was the race leader on lap three. John Ramsey became the third different leader of the event on lap four. With 10 laps complete Ramsey continued to lead and was being followed in the top five by Planck, John Barker, Tom Sears and Prentice.
Planck took the top spot away from Ramsey on lap 11. Planck wasted no time in moving up from the 12th starting position to the lead in just 11 laps. At the halfway point of the main event Planck was being followed in the top five by Sears, Johnson, Ramsey and Barker. Racing in positions sixth through tenth at the halfway stage stage in order included Justin Haers, Jeff Rudalavage, Tim Fuller, Jim Witko and Jimmy Phelps.
Just when it appaered that Planck had built a comfortable lead, it was time for Johnson to start a charge. In the closing laps Johnson closed right in on Planck and the race was in doubt. Planck was able to hold off Johnson for his third feature win of the season. Johnson had to settle for second with Sears, Rudalavage and Ramsey completing the top five feature finishers. The final 33 laps of the race went straight through without a caution.
Mike Button won his first DIRT Sportsman feature race of the season last Saturday night. Ryan Richardson, Donnie Wetmore Jr., Walt McArdell and Eric Richardson followed Button across the finish line. Button took the lead away from Scott Binns on lap five and led the rest of the way in the 20-lap event.
Ray Maloney won his first DIRT Pro Stock main event of the season last Saturday night. T.J. Fitzgibbons, Tom Barron, Jeremy Clark and John Pietrowicz finished in positions second through fifth respectively. Maloney passed Clark on lap-16 for the lead and led the rest of the way in the 20-lap event.
Russ Marsden returned to the winners circle at the conclusion of the 15-lap Pure Stock finale. Phil Marsden, John Phillips, Chris Cunningham and Steve Woodworth completed the top five feature finishers. Russ Marsden passed Phil Marsden on the final lap for the victory.
Rick Wilson was the winner of the special 20-lap Patriot Super Sprint feature. Brian Dumigan, Chuck Hebing and Tim Barnard followed Wilson across the finish line in the fast-paced event which was only slowed for one caution period.
The entire five division show was completed in three hours.
Racing will continue this Saturday at Fulton Speedway with the DIRT 358 Modifieds, DIRT Sportsman, DIRT Pro Stocks, Pure Stocks and Four Cylinder Enduro racers all in action. Also slated is an ATV Four Wheeler race. Action will start at 7 p.m. For more information please call the track office at 315-593-6531 or go on line to www.fultonspeedway.com.
FERRIS INDUSTRIES FEATURE RACE SUMMARY
DIRT 358 MODIFIED FEATURE---Dale Planck, Alan Johnson, Tom Sears, Jeff Rudalavage, John Ramsey, Tim Fuller, John Barker, Justin Haers, Jimmy Phelps, Jim Witko, Mitch Gibbs, Jeremy Smith, Todd Burley, Roy Shields, Tim Burnett, Mike Prentice, Dave Reilley, Pete Taylor, Kenny Johnson, Dave Rauscher, Ben Bushaw, Jim Larock, Andy Powell, Gus Schmidt, Craig Terrell.
DIRT SPORTSMAN FEATURE---Mike Button, Ryan Richardson, Donnie Wetmore Jr., Walt McArdell, Eric Richardson, Tim Sears, Mike Bowman, Bill Shantel Jr., Greg Doust, Mike Conrow, Terry Knoblach, Jim Livingston, Scott Binns, Ron Loveless, Mike Holmes, Harvey Calkins Jr., Matt Janczek, Jeremy Pitcher, Steve Way, Roger West, Jordan Bennett, Jim Bowman.
DIRT PRO STOCK FEATURE---Ray Maloney, T.J. Fitzgibbons, Tom Barron, Jeremy Clark, John Pietrowicz, Dave Bruno, Fred Dennis, Paul Stoneburg, John Underwood, Scott Beeles, Dan Winks, Jesse Updike, Rick Daunehauer, Jack Terrell, Jason Rood, Lee Burnett, Dave Meeks, Ricky Breed, Geoff VanRiper.
PURE STOCK FEATURE---Russ Marsden, Phil Marsden, John Phillips, Chris Cunningham, Steve Woodworth, Bill Flask, Mark Davison, Rick Degroff, Jay Martino, Rob Whipple, Joe Buske, John Pierson, Gary Barton, Brandon Warner, Todd Storace, Don Stevenson, Mike Barney, Greg McMullin, Joe Shirm, Glenn Quinn, Jim Wallace, John Morrison.