JOHNSON WINS THIRD STRAIGHT DIRT 358 MODIFIED FEATURE
AT FULTON SPEEDWAY ON COORS LIGHT NIGHT
FULTON, NY...Alan Johnson continued his late season mastery of Fulton Speedway last Saturday on Coors Light Night. Johnson won his third straight DIRT 358 Modified feature in the Mike Maroney owned car. The defending DIRT 358 Modified Track Champion kept his title hopes alive with the hard fought win over Matt Sheppard. Johnson earned $1,500 for his fourth victory of the season at the home of the Victoria 200.
Mark Yorker raced out to the early lead at the start of the DIRT 358 Modified feature from the outside pole starting position. Yorker would only lead the opening circuit of the main event. Jim Crawn took the top spot away from Yorker on lap two. Crawn would lead the field through lap six. It was on lap seven when Jeff Rudalavage took the lead away from his fellow driver from Pennsylvania.
Once in front Rudalavage attempted to run away and hide. But, that didn't happen as several drivers caught the Parts Plus DIRT 358 Modified. Tom Sears Jr. took the lead away from Rudalavage on lap 15. Sears got a late start this season at Fulton Speedway, but that hasn't slowed him down. At the halfway point of the main event Sears was being followed by Johnson, Rudalavage, Sheppard and Ryan Baye.
Johnson was finally able to slip underneath Sears on lap 20, after several circuits of trying to do so. Sheppard moved into second spot on lap 24. During the final 11 laps Sheppard was able to stay with Johnson, but unable to get by. Johnson recorded the win over Sheppard, Baye, Sears and Jimmy Phelps. Rudalavage, John Barker, Crawn, John Ramsey and Tim Burnett completed the top five feature finishers.
Tim Sears won his eighth DIRT Sportsman feature race of the race season last Saturday night. Sears was followed across the finish line by Greg Doust, Willy Decker, Craig Terrell and Gordy Button. Dan Vail led the opening three laps of the feature before Terrell took over on lap four. Sears took the top spot away from Terrell on lap 13 and went on for the win in the 20 lap event.
John Pietrowicz won his fifth DIRT Pro Stock feature of the season last Saturday night. Pietrowicz won out over Jeremy Clark, Tom Barron, T.J. Fitzgibbons and Jason Rood. Rood led the opening eight laps of the 20 circuit feature race. Pietrowicz took the lead away from Rood on lap nine and led the rest of the distance.
Pietrowicz was also the winner of the 15 lap Pure Stock finale. Jeff Pastorella, Bruce Stanton, John Morrison and Paul Mercier completed the top five finishers behind Pietrowicz. Bill Allen led the opening three laps of the main event. Stanton led the fourth circuit. Pietrowicz took over on lap five and led the rest of the way.
FULTON NOTES---The first ever Old Timer's Reunion Night at Fulton Speedway found the past competitors honored during intermission...Well over 120 cars took part in the great night of family entertainment at the popular Oswego County track...The entire five class show was completed in just over three hours...Dave Emmons was the winner of the 24 car Four Cylinder Enduro...Racing will continue this Saturday at Fulton Speedway with the DIRT 358 Modifieds, Sportsman, Pro Stocks and Pure Stocks all in action. Added attractions will be a Bus Race and a Big Wheel type race for kids 12 years of age and under. Action will start at 7 p.m...For more information please call (315) 593-6531 or 668-RACE. On line go to www.fultonspeedway.com.
COORS LIGHT RACE SUMMARY
DIRT 358 MODIFIED FEATURE---Alan Johnson, Matt Sheppard, Ryan Baye, Tom Sears, Jimmy Phelps, Jeff Rudalavage, John Barker, Jim Crawn, John Ramsey, Tim Burnett, Rick Miller, Jeff Kotary, J.J. Michaels, Jeremy Smith, Roy Shields, Jim Witko Jr., Ty Hunt, Jim Larock, John Lutes, Mark Yorker, Jim Burke, Tyke Morris, Bob Holland, Dave Reilley.
DIRT SPORTSMAN FEATURE---Tim Sears, Greg Doust, Willy Decker, Craig Terrell, Gordy Button, Clayton Brewer Jr., Tom Juhl, Paul Kinney, Walt McArdell, Dave Bargabos, Jeremy Pitcher, Shane Donath, Dan Vail, Mike Lavarnway, Rich Swarthout, Terry Knobloch, Ryan Richardson, Shawn Donath, Scott Binns, Brian Murphy, Steve Way, Bill Shantel Jr., Mike Button, Mike Holmes, Jim Kite, Ron Loveless.
DIRT PRO STOCKS---John Pietrowicz, Jeremy Clark, Tom Barron, T.J. Fitzgibbons, Jason Rood, Jerry Holmes, Paul Stoneburg, Ricky Breed, Paul Streiff, Ryan Buskey, Matt Smith, Keith Butler, Dave Fox, Heath Carey, Ricky Degroff, Santos Mendez, Ryan Sherman, Freddy Dennis, Herm Flowers.
PURE STOCK FEATURE---John Pietrowicz, Jeff Pastorella, Bruce Stanton, John Morrison, Paul Mercier, Bill Allen, Chris Cunningham, Nathan Peckham, Dennis Brown, Darren Kelso, Ken Conners, Gary Barton, Curt Prevo, Glen Peters, Adam Morley, Wayne Chesbro, Bill Juhl, Rob Whipple, Dave Stoughtenger, Joe Buske, Mike Watkins, Walt Koperda, Dave Kirk, Mark Davison.
FOUR CYLINDER ENDURO---Dave Emmons, Larry McAuslan, Dan Hoffman Sr., Dave Bates, Bruce Ackley, Bill Carista, Terry Scheier, John Behr, Rodney Buskey, Jerry Curcie Jr., Mike Longo, Chris Kranz, Jody Curcie, Craig Kingsberry, Eric Ingoldby, Gerald Buskey, Billy Joe Carista, Ed West, Jerry Curcie, Sam Curcie, Jay McGillicuddy, Jeff Lalone, Ralph Kranzo, Mike Phelps.