Following an exciting win, made possible by a classic slide job, the "elder statesman" of the tour, Dave Darland, looked like a strong contender to repeat as he was starting on the pole. Darland didn't pick up the win however, Hunter Schuerenberg came from 3rd to take the win. Brady Bacon, who had moved from 12th to 3rd Friday night, once again made an impressive march through the field to challenge Schuerenberg for the lead in the closing laps. Bacon finished 2nd, taking over the USAC Amsoil National Sprint points lead in the process. Tracy Hines finished 3rd, followed by Darland and Bryan Clauson. Visit the USAC Racing site for complete results...and a much better report.
Thanks to USAC's Kirk Spridgeon and the rest of the guys for their hospitality and a great show.
With a 2nd place finish, Brady Bacon left JMS leading USAC Amsoil Sprint points. |
Dave Darland, Friday night's winner. |
Chris Windom in one of the best looking cars on the tour. |
Tonight's winner, Hunter Schuerenberg. |
South Dakota driver Bret Mellenberndt. |
Shane Cockrum |
Chase Stockton |
Two time Belleville Midget Nationals winner Bryan Clauson. |
Jon Stanbrough |
Qualifying pics, Hunter Stanbrough. |
Jarett Andretti, son of John Andretti. |
This gives some idea what it's like to stand just outside the track. |
Brandon Stevenson |
Local driver Dylan Kadous. |
Oklahoma driver Cody Brewer. |
CJ Leary |
Leary throwing mud AND smoke at me. |
This was only Tony Rost's 2nd time running non-wing...and 6th ever in a sprint! |
Chase Stockton |
Justin Grant came up just short of winning last night's feature at Eagle. |
Shane Cockrum |
Tracy Hines |
Bryan Clauson |
Earlier qualifiers watching Clauson. |
First heat; Chris Windom & CJ Leary. |
Brady Bacon &; Jon Stanbrough. |
Brady Bacon &; CJ Leary |
Stanbrough &; Leary |
Second heat; Justin Grant &; Dave Darland had a great race last night. |
Shane Cockrum &; Justin Grant. |
Bryan Clauson (20), Tracy Hines (4), and Hunter Schuerenberg (20n). |
Cody Brewer |
Getting ready for the feature. |
Chris Windom runs down low at the start of the feature. |
Jon Stanbrough, Dave Darland, &; Hunter Schuerenberg. |
When they ran low, they got really close. |
Just one of the shots that wouldn't have been the same with wings. |
Brady Bacon got even closer than this, but he was never able to take the lead from Schuerenberg. |
Hunter Schuerenberg takes the checkers. |
Tracy Hines, 3rd, Hunter Schuerenberg, & Brady Bacon 2nd. |