Brewerton race summary 2006-09-01

ALAN JOHNSON WINS MAIN EVENT PLUS TRACK CHAMPIONSHIP BY JUST ONE POINT AT BREWERTON SPEEDWAY

BREWERTON, NY...Alan Johnson won only his second DIRT Big Block Modified feature race of the season last Friday at Brewerton Speedway. But, it was good enough to give the Jeff Rudalavage owned, Native Poker sponsored team the 2006 Brewerton Speedway Track Championship by just one point over Billy Decker. Johnson claimed $2,200 for the 40-lap victory which led the way to his fourth season championship at the D-shaped DIRT Demon.

Tony Buffa jumped out to the early lead at the start of the Whittaker's Trophy Auto Sales DIRT Big Block Modified main event from the pole starting position. Buffa only led one circuit, as Tom Sears took command of the field on lap two. Sears led a long portion of the event and would lead through lap-18. Tim Fuller took the top spot away from Sears on lap-19.

Fuller also enjoyed a long stay at the front of the field as he would lead through lap-34. It was on lap-35 when Alan Johnson took the lead away from Fuller. In the final five circuits Johnson was able to hold off the challenges by Fuller to earn the victory and the track title. Fuller held on for second with Danny Johnson, Chuck Bower and Billy Decker completing the top five feature finishers.

Sam Reakes IV won his first ever 20-lap DIRT Sportsman feature race last Friday night. Russ Hefti, Roy Bresnahan, Joey Williams and Jim Larock finished in positions second through fifth respectively. Hefti led the opening 16-laps of the event from the outside pole starting position. Reakes was finally able to take the top spot away from Hefti on lap-17 and then held on for the popular victory.

Dale Caswell won his fifth 20-lap IMCA Modified feature race of the season last Friday night. Kevan Cook, Johnny Hill, Rich Keller and Bill Anderson Sr. finished in positions second through fifth respectively. Johnny Hill earned his second IMCA Modified Track Championship by virtue of his third place finish. Caswell made the winning move past Hill on lap six.

Tim Devendorf claimed his third straight ESDCA Mod Lite Track Championship behind his fifth 20-lap feature win of the 2006 season. Mike Isabell, Darren Austin, Lowell Zehr and Kevin Donhauser rounded out the top five feature finishers. Devendorf took the top spot away from Dan Williams on lap-18 and never gave it back.

Chuck Powelczyk won his seventh 15-lap Four Cylinder Super Stock feature race last Friday night as well as his third track title at the D-shaped DIRT Demon. Joey Delacruz, Rich Murtaugh, Claude Hutchings Jr. and Glen Erwin rounded out the top five feature finishers. Powelczyk took the lead away from Murtaugh on lap five and never lost it.

Chad Guthrie won yet another 25-lap Four Cylinder Enduro feature race last Friday night. Chad Dupra, Jerry Curcie Jr., Mark Johnston and Morris Matthews completed the top five feature finishers. Guthrie made the winning move past Dupra on lap-23.

The final Friday night show of the 2006 season will be contested at Brewerton Speedway this week. In action will be the IMCA Modifieds, ESDCA Mod Lites Victoria Qualifier, Four Cylinder Super Stocks Victoria Qualifier, Four Cylinder Enduro plus a Pure Stock Victoria qualifier. Show time is 7:30 p.m. For more information please go on line to www.brewertonspeedway.com or call the track office at 315-668-6906 or the race line at 668-RACE.

DIRT BIG BLOCK MODIFIEDS---Alan Johnson, Tim Fuller, Danny Johnson, Chuck Bower, Billy Decker, Jimmy Phelps, Ryan Phelps, Kevin Bates, Jim Witko Jr., Tony Buffa, Scott Prentice, Kenny Stafford, Jeff Isabell, Dan Vauter, Tom Sears Jr., Matt Hulsizer, Matt Fink, Tim Kerr, Matt Sheppard, Pat Ward, Jeff Isabell.

DIRT SPORTSMAN---Sam Reakes IV, Russ Hefti, Roy Bresnahan, Joey Williams, Jim Larock, Mike Bowman, John Pietrowicz, Jason Rood, Jim Spano, Gregg Carner, Mike Entwistle, Jon Tesoriero, Rob Bellinger, Bob Sears, Tony Steiner, Roger West, Alan Fink, Beth Schneider, Chris Hile, Casey Williams, Amanda Whitney, Shawn Donath, Ricky Quick.

IMCA MODIFIEDS---Dale Caswell, Kevan Cook, Johnny Hill, Rich Keller, Bill Anderson Sr., Aaron Jacobs, Dave Talbot, Pete Anderson, Pat Pontello, Steve Coit, Les Hubbard, Bob Bradt, Tony Finch, Jeff Cardinale, Greg Kimball, Calvin Painter, Bill Anderson Jr., Rich Riggs, Don Renfer, Bobby Cain, Rich Townsend, Mike Jeffries, Rob Keller, Coleen Finch.

ESDCA MOD LITES---Tim Devendorf, Mike Isabell, Darren Austin, Lowell Zehr, Kevin Donhauser, Andrew Schartner, Frank Sobotka, Rocco Leone, Gary Schug, Joe Abbass, Joe Gwilt, Tim Burdick, Ken Gamlen, Jeff Barker, Luke Lonergan, Jeff Isabell Jr., Dan Williams, Sam Morse, John Byrnes, Mark Hayden, Kelly Skinner, Kevin Doll, Tommy Felicia, Mike Virginia, Jeff Hays, Jamie King, Doug Williams, Shawn Hotaling.

FOUR CYLINDER SUPER STOCKS---Chuck Powelczyk, Joey Delacruz, Rich Murtaugh, Claude Hutchings Jr., Glen Erwin, Russell Erwin, Lorraine Powelczyk, Steve Randall, Lee Hartzog, Sam Carista, Chris Kranz, Matt Fay, Chris Fountaine, Brandon Blair, Matt Wetterer, Aron Backus.

FOUR CYLINDER ENDURO TOP FIVE---Chad Guthrie, Chad Dupra, Jerry Curcie Jr., Mark Johnston, Morris Matthews.

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