PAINE AND WELTY WIN AGAIN AT BLACK ROCK

Press Release by Don Dunham P.R. Director

DUNDEE, NY…….. Steve Paine and Dale Welty continue their winning ways at the Black Rock Speedway in the Modified and PPG Super-Stock divisions respectively. Billy Wilson became the first double winner of the season in the Regional Pro-Trucks. In 4 Cyl. Racing action, Donnie Lawson won his first feature in the division. Eddie Mills ws the winner in the second feature, and Jimmy Grant grabbed his second win of the season in the Black Rock Bandits.

The “Hurricane” Steve Paine got back to his winning ways last Friday night at the Black Rock Speedway, as he picked up his second win of the season in the Modified division. It was no easy task for the veteran driver from Waterloo, as he had to battle with Ronnie White and Tim Sebring throughout th 25 lap event. Danny Johnson made a rare appearance, and everyone anticipated a dog fight between long time rivals Paine and Johnson, but it never materialized as Johnson was knocked out of the event on a lap three incident with Eric VanSkiver and Frank Dunning. The front end of the Sweeteners Plus 27J wsa too badly damaged to continue after the accident. The battle for the early lead saw Tim Burnett and Ron White going wheel to wheel for the number one spot. Lap four saw another yellow flag as Charlie Donk Spun his #99 in turn one, and while that was going on, Tom Stewart, John Moravec, and Todd Henderson got together in turn four. The re-start saw Ron White go to the front and he was closely followed by Burnett. Tim Sebring and Steve Paine.

By lap 10 the top three were running side by side as White, Sebring and Paine pulled away from the rest of the field. Paine pulled into second five laps later, and took over the lead on lap 19 and went on to score his second win of the season. Ron White held on for second, third was Tim Burnett, fourth went to Bill Deming, and Charlie Donk recovered to finish fifth. Heats went to, Burnett, Sebring, and White. Don Lawson was the winner in the Modified B-Main.

In the PPG Super-Stock division. Dale Welty remains unbeaten, as he picked up his forth win of the 2000 season. It looked like he was going to have to settle for second as Dave Fultz held the advantage until lap 19 when Welty caught and passed him on the inside of turn two in heavy traffic. Fultz held on for second at the flag, third was Kevin Chilson, Quinn Sutherland was fourth, and Dave Machuga filled out the top five. Heats were won by, Welty and Fultz.

Billy Wilson became the seasons first double winner in the all new Regional Pro-Truck division. He took the lead on lap 6 after doing battle with Don Divens. Once out in front, Wilson, was able to cruise home for the popular win. Tom Austin was second, third was Don Divens, fourth was Derek Excell, and Eddie Machuga filled out the top five. Heats were won by Tom Austin, and Dan Mathews.

In 4 Cyl. Stock racing action, Donnie Lawson picked up his first win in the division as he beat fellow Bandit graduate Richie Sharpsteen to the checkers, third was Ray Hyer, fourth went to Donnie Potter, and Greg Crooker rounded out the top five. In the 2nd 4 Cylinder Feature, The “Risingville Rocket”, Eddie Mills was the winner in a tight battle over Willy Grant and Karl Weichenthal, fourth was Travis Grover and fifth was Al Clark. Heats were won by, Weichenthal, Phil Yaw, and Jack Ayers.

Jimmy Grant picked up his second win in a row in the Black Rock Bandits division, Joey Kurtz was second, third was Willy Grant Jr., fourth was Steven Ovens, and fifth went to Adam Chisom.

AGWAY ENERGY PRODUCTS/NATIONAL BANK OF GENEVA RACE SUMMARY MODIFIEDS:(25 LAPS)STEVE PAINE, Ron White, Tim Burnett, Bill Deming, Charlie Donk, Brian Polmanteer, Walt Mitchell, Tom Stewart, Chuck Graham, Don Lawson, Ray Dann, Alex Hoag, Todd Henderson, Aaron Jacobus, Tim Sebring, Mike Jackson, Bryon Turner, Brian Swarthout, Fran Hilton, John Moravec, Eric VanSkiver, Danny Johnson, Frank Dunning, Stacy Jackson.

MODIFIED B-MAIN(15 LAPS)DON LAWSON, Alex Hoag, Mike Jackson, Aaron Jacobus, Ray Dann, Fran Hilton.

PPG SUPER-STOCKS(20 LAPS)DALE WELTY, Dave Fultz, Kevin Chilson, Quinn Sutherland, Dave Machuga, Mike Carapella, Cam Sutherland, Sparky Hills, Dave DuBoise, Del Cummings, Brett Flint, Brian Michels, Chris McCann, Bill Morich, Doug Buckley, Chris Dobson, Bruce Ross, Carl Cleveland, Jim Schuyler, Rich Karlnoski, Rob Conklin, Joe Buck.

REGIONAL PRO-TRUCKS(20 LAPS)BILLY WILSON, Tom Austin, Ron Divens, Derek Excell, Eddie Machuga, Don Divens, Les Smith, Dan Mathews, Don Putman, Jeff Smith, Steve Brace, Fred Buckley, Ralph Warren, Jeff Barner, Shawn Brace, Bry Weiskoff.

4 CYL STOCK RACE #1(15 LAPS)DONNIE LAWSON, Rich Sharpsteen, Ray Hyer, Don Potter, Greg Crooker, Jason White, Kenny Hunt, Jake Clancey, Scott Bradley, Bruce Akins, Joe Carlineo, Edgar McCloud, Mike Buchanan, Skip Dean, Dan Dyke

4 CYL. STOCK RACE #2(15 LAPS)EDDIE MILLS, Willy Grant, Karl Weichenthal, Travis Grover, Al Clark, Chad Dickerson, Doug Barton, Kevin Parsons, Jack Ayers, Les Irwin, Mark Schenck, Dave Culshaw, Harold Jewell, Fred Mathews, Phil Yaw, Pete Warner.

BLACK ROCK BANDITS(10 LAPS) JIMMY GRANT, Joey Kurtz, Willy Grant Jr, Steven Ovens, Adam Chisom, Ray Speicher, Brittany Jack, Trevor Bentley, Nathan Daggett, Tyler Avery.