Bryan Brewer of Vallonia celebrated his recent graduation from Brownstown Central High School by winning the MMSA mini-sprint feature on June 3 at Brownstown Speedway.
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The Haymaker Customs Hornet division was in the spotlight for the June 3 hornet special event at Brownstown Speedway. The event paid $1000 to the Haymaker Customs hornet feature winner.
Ryan Eversole jumped to the early lead, with Brian Pollitt stalking. Near the halfway mark of the caution-free 25-lap Hornet feature, Pollitt took over the lead. Eversole remained close and made his move in the final corner of the last lap in heavy traffic. Eversole and Pollitt took the checkers in a dead heat, with Burlington, Kentucky, driver Ryan Eversole scoring the Haymaker CustomsHornet Special win.
Following Eversole and Pollitt were Shannon Walp, Jeremy Shemwell and Tyler Blythe. Rounding out the top 10 were Curtis Roccia, Jeremy Ogle, Shane Reed, Matt Miller and Scott Smith.
Jordan Wever of Bloomington was the first repeat winner of 2023 in Graphix ILMS Pro Late Models. Wever led all 25 caution-free laps to record his second ILMS win over Tyler Neal, Alan Magner, Chad Stapleton and Steve Peeden.
Tucker Chastain of Bedford made it two in-a-row in Pewter Hall Super Stock feature wins. Matt Boknecht, Tanner Chastain, Blake Hull and Zach Sasser followed Tucker Chastain at the checkers. Josh Turner of Edinburgh picked up his third win of 2023 in All in One Pools Pure Stock feature action. Turner took the victory ahead of Dalton Roark, Mickey Hines, Hunter Perry and Brent McMillan.
Still celebrating his recent graduation from Brownstown Central High School, Vallonia driver Bryan Brewer celebrated in Victory Lane following the MMSA Winged Mini Sprint feature. Leading every lap of the feature, Brewer took the checkers ahead of Cody Knieriem, Mike Larrison, Brandon Justus and Eric Webber.
Hornet Feature Results: Ryan Eversole, Brian Pollitt, Shannon Walp, Jeremy Shemwell, Tyler Blythe, Curtis Roccia, Jeremy Ogle, Shane Reed, Matt Miller, Scott Smith, Brandon Crockett, John Smith, Brett Barger, Jacob McRoberts, Landon Hayes, Kenneth Eaton, Josh Hallett, William Wingate, Kameron Arthur, Jon Ortman.
Indiana Pro Late Model Feature Results: Jordan Wever, Tyler Neal, Alan Magner, Chad Stapleton, Steve Peeden, Marty O’Neal, Rohn Moon. Keaton Streeval, Derek Groomer, Zack Burton, Bodi Henry, Britan Godsey, Patrick Shumaker, Nolan Wells, Caleb Faulkner, Houston Roark, Dalton Fleenor, Caleb Schryer, Jake Humphrey, Mike Bechelli-DNS.
Super Stock Feature Results: Tucker Chastain, Matt Boknecht, Tanner Chastain, Blake Hull, Zach Sasser, Isaiah Sasser, Colton Sullivan, Jack Roberts, J.T. Huffman, Webb Lee, Sam Lee, Chris Batchelor, Jenna Boknecht, Skyler Cohee, Kevin Streeval, Mike Knight, Bryson Clark.
Pure Stock Feature Results: Josh Turner, Dalton Roark, Mickey Hines, Hunter Perry, Brent McMillan, Tommy Fleenor, Preston Carr, Buddy Stearns, Josh Hayes, Keaton Streeval, Eric Lewis, Donnie Wilson, D.J. Dunn, Ronnie Pardue, Kevin Bloom, Cody Ellison, A.J. Wilson, Phillip Boudreaux, Austin Burton, Branden Carr.
MMSA Feature Results: Bryan Brewer, Cody Knieriem, Mike Larrison, Brandon Justus, Eric Webber, Hunter Wilson, Sam Hinds, Steve Justis, Jeremy Schnepper, Kendrick Perry, Logan Harris, Emily McRary, Elijah Knoke, Rachael Probst, Nolan Kiefer, James Meny-DNS, Shane McRary-DNS.
Kinser wins at Paragon
Jordan Kinser of Bedford won the Sheppard Memorial Race on May 27 at Paragon Speedway. Jake Swanson was second, followed by Cody Trammell, Jake Scott, and Charles Davis. Lee Hobbs of Mitchell won the super stock feature over Justin Litton, Douglas McCullough, Cale Kern and Steve Hollars.
Ryan Eversole won the hornet feature over Owen Gosman, Alex Wilson, Jeremy Wilson and Conner Garrison. Josh Litton won the bomber feature over Jason Trader, Ethan Litton, Katie Grigsby and Juan Asbury.
This week in racing history
From 60 years ago in 1963 at Bloomingto,n Cecil Beavers won the super modified feature over Dick Gaines, Wayne Wolfe, Mike Johnson and Jim Luebbert.
Also from 1963 at Mitchell Speedrome, Calvin Gilstrap won the super modified feature over Roy Robbins, Bob Kinser, Jim Waltz and Cecil Beavers. Cliff Cozart won the jalopy feature over Bob Brown, Ollie Burchard and Mack Pace.
From 60 years ago at Paragon, the super modified feature winner was Bob Kinser.
Also in 1963 at Lawrenceburg, Dick Gaines won the super modified feature and Carl Kiser won the stock car feature.
From 50 years ago in 1973 at Twin Cities, Tommy Day won the feature race over Dee Kramer, Bruce Steinert, Jim Raymer and Mike Stewart.
Also from 50 years ago at Whitewater Valley Speedway in Liberty, it was Pat Patrick winning the late model feature over Ron Edwards, Chick Hale, Billy Brandenburg and Al Woodard.
From 40 years ago in 1983 at Brownstown, Steve Barnett won the late model feature over John Gill, Dusty Chapman, Ernie Barrow and Denny Bailey. Dave Barnett won the street stock feature over Ray Weston, Ron Hoover, Bill Pollitt, and Randy Lucas. Mike Jewell took the limited late model feature over Carl Collins, Roger Sullivan, Dee Kramer and Rick Hines.
Also, from 40 years ago at Haubstadt Kenny Schrader won the 100-lap late model feature over Doug McCammon, Terry Messenger and Tom Marchino.
From 1983 at Paragon, Mike Johnson won the sprint car feature over Bob McCracken, Tom Goad, Frank Hollingsworth and Russ Racine. Dave Weddle won the limited late model feature over Bob Ratts, Horace Lake, Maurice Lockhart and Randall Buster.
From 40 years ago at Bloomington, Mike Johnson won the sprint car feature over Bob Kinser, Rodney Ritter Jr., Greg Staab and Steve Butler. Dallas Kinser won the limited late model feature race over Lee Fleetwood, Charlie Sentman, John Davis and John Warner.
Also in 1983 at I-65 Speedway in Scottsburg, John Gill won the late model feature over Charlie Glotzbach, Steven Davis, Troy Burton and Roger Sullivan. Rick Hines won the street stock feature over Mike Jewell, Earl Plessinger, Howard Montgomery,and Billy Filburn.
From 40 years ago at Lawrenceburg, Matt Gilardi won the late model feature over Don Hobbs and Chuck McWilliams.
From 30 years ago in 1993 at Salem Speedway, Tony Stewart won the USAC Sprint Car feature over Jim Keeker, Robbie Stanley, Eric Gordon and Kenny Irwin Jr.
From 1993 at Greene County Speedway in Bloomfield, Don O’Neal won the late model feature over Doug Ault, Dion Deason, Terry Eaglin and Brad Cummings. Darren Davis won the street stock feature over Greg Kendall, Don Barnett, Phil Fultz and Carl Collins. Mark Barber won the modified feature over Scott Fleetwood, Scott Smith, Terrence Johnson and Kenny Weaver. Mike Bowersox won the bomber feature over Bruce Turner, John Lane, James Day and Mark Bowling.
Also in 1993 at Brownstown, Lee Fleetwood won the odd late model feature over Doug Ault, Marty O’Neal, Kevin Claycomb and Brad Cummings. C.J. Rayburn won the even late model feature over Don O’Neal, Dion Deason, Earl Plessinger and Steve Trabue. Joe Lucas won the street stock feature over Randy Petro, Jeff Wilson, Brad Schlehuser and Tim Clark. Mark Barber won the modified feature over Dusty Chapman, Danny Claycomb, Tony Godsey and Mark Johnson. Murl Robinson won the bomber feature over Bob Schrader, Jerry Adams, Larry Long and Bret Ezzo.
From 20 years ago in 2003 at Brownstown, Mike Jewell won the late model feature over Dan Sturgeon, Frankie Coomer, Dick Phillips and Mark Barber. Jason Jameson won the super stock feature over Jeremy Hines, Jerry Adams, Terry Arthur and Jeff Walters. Steven Godsey won the bomber feature over Robert Walters, Clifton Barron, Mike Burch and Jason Combs.
Also in 2003 at Twin Cities, Seth Hull won the mini-stock feature over Gary Herbert, Chris Fivecoat, John Martin and Mickey Roberts. David Hill won the bomber feature over Dell Taylor, Bob Johnson, Ray Weston and Rick Gess. Tim Clark won the pure stock feature over Danny Riley, Floyd Chambers, Cody Vanosdol and Dan Sallee. Tom Allman won the steel-block late model feature race over Tory Collins, Larry Raines, Denny Mace and Mike Bechelli.
Local upcoming racing schedule
Today: Tony Stewart Speedway, Bartholomew County 4-H Fairgrounds – Columbus Speedway Go-Karts points race.
Today: Eldora Speedway, Rossburg, Ohio – 29th Annual Dirt Late Model Dream – $129,000 to win for late models. For ticket information, visit eldoraspeedway.com.
Today: Circle City Raceway, Indianapolis – MSCS sprints, modifieds, TQ midgets, mod-lites and MMSA sprints.
Today: Lawrenceburg Speedway – USAC Midgets – Indiana Midget Week plus sprints and modifieds. For more information, visit lawrenceburgspeedway.com
Today: Paragon Speedway – super stocks, bombers, modifieds, and crate late models. For more information, visit paragonspeedway.com
Sunday: Kokomo Speedway – USAC Midgets – Indiana Midget Week.
Monday: Kokomo Speedway – XR Super Series Late Models.
Monday: Jennings County Kart Track, Jennings County 4-H Fairgrounds – go-kart racing.
Friday: Bloomington Speedway – sprints, IMCA racesaver sprint cars and hornets.
June 17: Brownstown Speedway – pure stocks, Indiana Pro late models, super stocks, hornets and crown vics.
June 17: Paragon Speedway – sprints, super stocks, bombers and modifieds .
June 17: Lawrenceburg Speedway – BOSS Sprints, modifieds, pure stocks and hornets.
James Essex writes a motorsports notebook for The Republic. Send comments to [email protected]
