Ross Smith of Columbus won the pure stock feature race on May 24 at I-65 Speedway in Scottsburg.
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Brownstown Speedway was the site of the Bobby Wilson Memorial paying $5000 to win for the Slicker Graphics Super Late Models on May 27 along with a $1000 to win for DIRTcar UMP Modifieds. Super Stocks, Pure Stocks and Hornets were also on hand to wage battle.
Devin Gilpin of Columbus took advantage of his pole starting position to lead all 30 laps and get the $5,000 victory in Slicker Graphics Super Late Model feature action. Chad Stapleton made one last effort to overtake Gilpin at the finish but settled for second place over Jared Bailey, David Webb and James Rice.
Rounding out the top 10 were Marty O’Neal, Adam Stricker, Trevor Landrum, Skyller Lewis and Tyler Collins.
Jacoby Hines of Trafalgar parked in Victory Lane in DIRTcar UMP Modifieds. Hines got his first victory of the year ahead of Brent Lee, Tim Prince, Brayden Watson and Bradley Jameson.
Tucker Chastain of Bedford and Branden Carr of Scottsburg ran side-by-side nearly the entire Pewter Hall Super Stock feature, with Chastain getting the checkered flag lap by a nose to be the fifth different
winner out of five Super Stock races for the year. Following Tucker Chastain and Carr were Tanner Chastain, Zach Sasser and Greg Amick. Mickey Hines of Scipio scored a win in All in One Pools Pure Stocks. Hines led flag-to-flag, but had to hold off Bryson Clark and Hunter Perry at the finish. Josh Turner and Eric Lewis rounded out the top five.
Haymaker Customs Hornets produced a first-time Brownstown winner. Brian Pollitt of North Vernon got his first-ever Brownstown win over Jeremy Shemwell, Davey Waggoner, Scott Smith and James Simmons.
Super Late Model Feature Results: Devin Gilpin, Chad Stapleton, Jared Bailey, David Webb, James Rice, Marty O’Neal, Adam Stricker, Trevor Landrum, Skyller Lewis, Tyler Collins, Matt Bex, Zak Blackwood, Tristan Chamberlain, Jarod Fleetwood, Casey White, Cliff Tooley, Dusty Chapman, Bryce Burton, Shelby Miles, Kaede Loudy, Quentin White.
Modified Feature Results: Jacoby Hines, Brent Lee, Tim Prince, Brayden Watson, Bradley Jameson, Anthony Chaney, Logan Mounce, Blaze Melton, Nathan Vawter, Steve Haefke, Garrett Jameson, Dustin Herron, Jeremy Owens, Jay Watford, Mason Hayslip, Aidan Hinds, Zachary Stalker-DNS.
Super Stock Feature Results: Tucker Chastain, Branden Carr, Tanner Chastain, Zach Sasser, Greg Amick, Jack Roberts, Isaiah Sasser, Bryson Clark, J.T. Huffman, Chris Batchelor, Sam Lee, Ross Smith, Skyler Cohee, Jenna Boknecht, Mike Knight, Austin Perry, Josh Hallett.
Pure Stock Feature Results: Mickey Hines, Bryson Clark, Hunter Perry, Josh Turner, Eric Lewis, Tommy Fleenor, A.J. Wilson, Preston Carr, Alvi Applegate, Buddy Stearns, Donnie Wilson, Cody Ellison, David Bloom III, Kevin Bloom, Josh Hayes, Jason Shelton. Ronnie Pardue-DNS, Paul Ortman-DNS, Davey Waggoner-DNS, Tory Routier-DNS.
Hornet Feature Results: Brian Pollitt, Jeremy Shemwell, Davey Waggoner, Scott Smith, James Simmons, Curtis Roccia, William Wingate, Tyler Blythe, Logan Salsman, Don Boling Jr., Kenneth Eaton, Kaleb Caudill, Ben Carnell, Matthew Christian, Max Claycamp, Shannon Walp, Brian Mitchell, Marshall Claycamp, Kameron Arthur, Josh Hallett, Landon Hayes-DNS, John Smith-DNS.
Smith wins at Scottsburg
Ross Smith of Columbus won his first feature race of 2023 on May 24 at I-65 Speedway in Scottsburg. Smith won the pure stock feature race over Dalton Fleenor, Mickey Hines, Daniel Hall and
William Burton.
Ben Harmon of Brooks, Kentucky, won the modified feature over Logan Mounce, Mike Bechelli, Thomas Muldaney and Dustin Herron. Michael Brewer of North Vernon won the hornet
feature over Davey Waggoner, Warren Laufer, Shannon Walp and Matt Miller.
McFadden wins Lawrenceburg
James McFadden dominated The May 29 Federated Auto Parts Memorial Day Spectacular at Lawrenceburg Speedway, leading all 30 laps on his way to a third victory of the season.
McFadden is now an eight-time winner with the World of Outlaws. Prior to the night, McFadden’s seven wins had been spread in seven different states. But with a triumph at Kokomo Speedway under his belt (2021), McFadden now owns a pair of victories in the state of Indiana. And of course, another win for McFadden means another for the Toyota Development Engine, upping its total to three with the World of Outlaws.
As McFadden navigated slower traffic, he was able to move his machine anywhere necessary and maintain grip to move by cars — proof of their recent progress.
McFadden’s biggest challenge came slightly beyond the halfway point when Carson Macedo found enough momentum to take a swing at the lead. Macedo threw a slider, but McFadden maintained momentum around the top to stay ahead and never looked back. The 34-year-old went on to cross under the checkered flag with a 1.355-second advantage.
Macedo crossed the finish line after McFadden to notch his fifth consecutive top five finish and fourth podium over that stretch. He and the Jason Johnson Racing team have rediscovered some of their early
season consistency, and Monday’s runner-up put them in a tie for the points lead with Brad Sweet — who finished ninth. Macedo’s finish marked his best Lawrenceburg result by far.
Completing the podium was Rico Abreu for his sixth top-three effort of the year aboard his No. 24 machine, which already matches his single season high for podiums in a year with the World of Outlaws. Abreu felt that a red flag slowed his momentum and chance to win but still came away happy with yet another strong performance.
Rounding out the top five were Gio Scelzi (season-best finish) and Buddy Kofoid. Sheldon Haudenschild claimed the night’s KSE Racing Hard Charger Award with a 19th-to-sixth effort in the Feature.
This week in racing history
From 60 years ago in 1963 at Brownstown, Paul Crockett won the stock car feature race.
Also from 1963 at the Mitchell Speedrome, Cecil Beavers won the super modified feature over Orval Yeadon, Elmer Link, Bob Papoy, and Bob Brown. Jerry Poole won the stock car feature over Larry Miller, Cliff Cozart and Jack Cornwell.
From 50 years ago in 1973 at Brownstown, Jim Curry won the late model feature over Bob Fleetwood, Ira Bastin, Don Hobbs and Jack Owens.
Also from 1973 at 25th Street Speedway in Columbus, it was Russ Petro winning the late model feature over Paul Crockett, Don Hobbs, Roger Absher and Gene Sutton.
From 40 years ago in 1983 at Brownstown, Russ Petro won the late model feature over Don Hobbs, Roger Absher, Steve Barnett and Noel Witcher. Mike Jewell won the street stock feature over Troy Burton, Mark Elzey, David Thomas and Gary Lonsberry.
Also from 1983 at Twin Cities, Pete Willoughby won the limited late model feature over Bob Gullion, Phil Fultz, Tim Engelau and Chuck Gilpin. Terry Eaglin won the first of two street stock features over Willie Sallee, Brad Tobias and Daryl Herbert. Bill Franks won the second street stock main event over Tobias, Larry Gingery and Earl Plessinger.
From 30 years ago in 1993 at Brownstown, Marty O’Neal won the odd late model feature over Lee Fleetwood, Dion Deason, Kevin Claycomb and Jim Nichols. John Gill won the even late model feature over Don O’Neal, Greg Williams, Jim Curry and Steve Trabue. Darin George won the street stock feature over Brad Schlehuser, Scott Patman, Jeff Wilson and Darren Davis. Mark Barber won the modified feature over Terrence Johnson, Mark Johnson, Lee Hoffman and Tony Godsey. Don Walp won the bomber feature over Mark Bruce, Bobby Davis, Bruce Turner and Roger Vanosdol.
Also from 1993 at Haubstadt, Randy Kinser won the sprint car feature over Kevin Briscoe and Larry Bland. Doug McCammon won the late model feature over Mike Gibbs and Phil Gregory.
From 30 years ago at Paragon Randy Kinser won the sprint car feature over Bob Kinser, Kevin Briscoe, Danny Smith, and Troy shields. Albert Webb Jr. won the street stock feature over Steve Blair, Denny Campbell, Terry Arthur and Joe Lucas.
From 20 years ago in 2003 at Twin Cities, Tim Clark won the street stock feature over Jerry Adams, Mickey Hines, Mike Jones and Donnie Wilson. Larry Raines won the steel-block late model feature over Tory Collins, Wes Leigh, Mike Bechelli and Willie Sallee.
Upcoming local racing schedule
Today: Brownstown Speedway – hornet special plus Indiana Pro late models, super stocks, pure stocks and MMSA mini-sprints. For more information brownstownspeedway.com
Today: Salem Speedway – ASA/CRA Super Series, JEGS/CRA All-Stars Tour, Diesel Boys GAS Series. For more information, visit salemspeedway.com
Sunday: Tri-State Speedway, Haubstadt — USAC Midgets, Indiana Midget Week.
Monday: Circle City Raceway, Indianapolis – USAC Midgets, Indiana Midget Week.
Wednesday: Gas City I-69 Raceway -USAC Midgets, Indiana Midget Week.
Thursday: Lincoln Park Speedway, Putnamville – USAC Midgets, Indiana Midget Week.
Thursday: Eldora Speedway, Rossburg, Ohio – Twin 25 lap late model features.
Friday: Eldora Speedway, Rossburg, Ohio – Twin 25 lap late model features.
Friday: Circle City Raceway, Indianapolis – sprints, crate late models, modifieds, TQ midgets and crown vics. For more information, visit circlecityraceway.com
Friday: Bloomington Speedway – USAC Midgets – Indiana Midget Week plus sprints. For more information, visit racebloomingtonspeedway.com
June 10: Eldora Speedway, Rossburg, Ohio – 29th Annual Dirt Late Model Dream – $129.000 to win for late models. For ticket information, visit eldoraspeedway.com
June 10: Circle City Raceway, Indianapolis – MSCS sprints, modifieds, TQ midgets, mod-lites and MMSA sprints.
June 10: Lawrenceburg Speedway – USAC Midgets, Indiana Midget Week, plus sprints and modifieds. For more information, visit lawrenceburgspeedway.com
June 10: Paragon Speedway – super stocks, bombers, modifieds and crate late models. For more information, visit paragonspeedway.com
June 11: Kokomo Speedway – USAC Midgets, Indiana Midget Week.
James Essex writes a motorsports notebook for The Republic. Send comments to [email protected]
