Columbus native J.J. Hughes picked up his first win in nearly four years on June 24 at Tri-State Speedway in Haubstadt during the MSCS Sprint Car main event.
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Columbus native J.J. Hughes picked up his first feature win of the season on June 24 at Tri-State Speedway in Haubstadt.
Hughes was the winner of the MSCS sprint car feature over Aric Gentry, Kendall Ruble, Critter Malone and Carson Garrett. Kayla Roell won the MMSA mini-sprint feature over Michael Larrison, Cody Knieriem, Brendon Cascadden and Parker Baumeyer.
Several winners at Brownstown
There were five racing classes on hand for Saturday Night Racing, with the Slicker Graphics Super Late Models paying $2,500 to win at Brownstown Speedway on June 24.
Kent Robinson of Bloomington jumped to the early lead, with David Webb stalking. Webb took the lead as the pair caught lapped traffic. Robinson stayed close and retook the lead near the end of the race. Robinson went on to score his first Slicker Graphics Super Late Model win of 2023.
Webb maintained second ahead of Jared Bailey, Chad Stapleton and Tyler Collins. Rounding out the top 10 were Justin Shaw, Tory Collins, Keegan Cox, Jarod Fleetwood and Willie Madison.
Chad Stapleton of Edinburgh visited Victory Lane for the second straight week in Graphix ILMS Pro Late Model feature action. Stapleton took the lead on lap three and never looked back in getting the win. A charging Raymond Humphrey made it interesting at the finish, but settled for second ahead of Alan Magner, Britan Godsey and Marty O’Neal.
Greg Amick of Spraytown led every lap of the Pewter Hall Super Stock feature to record win No. 1 for 2023. Behind Amick, multiple battles for the remaining feature positions were contested. At the checkers, it was Tucker Chastain, Zach Sasser, Austin Perry and Tanner Chastain following Amick.
Mickey Hines of Scipio jumped to the lead in All in One Pools Pure Stocks and went on to get his second win of 2023. The best battles on the track were from second on back where multiple divers swapped positions. Preston Carr, Brent McMillan, Davey Waggoner and Keaton Streeval completed the top five.
Phillip Boudreaux of Salem made it two straight wins in Flag 2 Flag Media Crown Vics. Boudreaux was pressured by Anthony Finley who was pressured by Kenna Day during the race. Finley and Day took second and third over Wayne Shoff and Eddie Snapp.
Super Late Model Feature Results: Kent Robinson, David Webb, Jared Bailey, Chad Stapleton, Tyler Collins, Justin Shaw, Tory Collins, Keegan Cox, Jarod Fleetwood, Willie Madison, Lee Williams, Skyller Lewis, Jeffrey Shackelford, Casey White, Quentin White, Jug Wethington, Mike Bechelli, Devin Gilpin- DNS, Mason Covey-DNS, Zak Blackwood-DNS.
Indiana Pro Late Model Feature Results: Chad Stapleton, Raymond Humphrey, Alan Magner, Britan Godsey, Marty O’Neal, Zack Burton, Tyler Cain, Keaton Streeval, Elliott Despain, Patrick Shumaker,
Conner Mertens, Rohn Moon, Robert Rainey, Nolan Wells, Caleb Schryer, James Huff, Brian Wilhite, Jordan Wever, Derek Groomer, Zac Gibbs.
Super Stock Feature Results: Greg Amick, Tucker Chastain, Zach Sasser, Austin Perry, Tanner Chastain, Dalton Fleenor, Broc Burton, Colton Sullivan, Jack Roberts, Blake Hull, J.T. Huffman, Jenna Boknecht, Kevin Streeval, Mike Knight, Chris Batchelor, Troy Clark, Isaiah Sasser, Matt Boknecht, Sam Lee, Jason Shelton.
Pure Stock Feature Results: Mickey Hines, Preston Carr, Brent McMillan, Davey Waggoner, Keaton Streeval, Dusten Carr, Josh Hayes, Tommy Fleenor, Hunter Perry, D.J. Dunn, Buddy Stearns, A.J. Wilson, Eric Lewis, Cody Perry, Donnie Wilson, Kevin Bloom, Randy Shipley, David Bloom III, Vern Albertson, Cody Ellison-DNS.
Crown Vic Feature Results: Phillip Boudreaux, Anthony Finley, Kenna Day, Wayne Shoff, Eddie Snapp, Peyton Walker, Doug Cooper, Korbin Persohn, Nathan Lewis, Stacie Fitzgerald, Adam Reynolds, Kilie Reynolds, Justin Adkins, Ray Weston, Brandon Lange, Daniel Chambers, Zachary Hall, Ryan Woods, Dalton Nevil-DNS.
Fox wins at Bloomington
Brayden Fox of Avon won the sprint car feature on June 23 at Bloomington Speedway. Jake Swanson finished in second, followed by Jordan Kinser, Jadon Rogers and Braxton Cummings.
Jacoby Hines of Trafalgar won the open wheel modified feature over Derek Groomer, Ben Harmon, John DeMoss and Calen DeMoss. Matt Boknecht of Seymour won the super stock feature over Jordan Almanza, Josh Litton, Zach Sasser and Wade Goodale. A.J. Hobbs won the hornet division feature over Alex Wilson, Dale Hobbs, Skylar Ashley and Jeremy Shemwell.
Lewis wins at Paragon
Ricky Lewis of Camarillo, California, won the Johnson Memorial Race for sprint cars on June 24 at Paragon Speedway. The event is named after former track owners Mike and Sue Johnson. Jake Scott was second, followed by Jordan Kinser, Isaac Chapple and Hunter Maddox.
Cale Kern of Bedford won the super stock feature over Douglas McCullough, Jeff Allen, Mike Ham, and Hayden Groomer. Will McRoberts of Dupont won the bomber feature over Katie Grigsby, Jason Corson, Jason Trimmer II and Kyle Prince. Chris Hillman Jr. of Mooresville won the hornet division feature over Alex Wilson, Abby Stierwalt, Casey Elliott and Lee Sweat.
This week in racing history
From 70 years ago this weekend in 1953 at Columbus Speedway, Jim Quillen won the feature race over Carl Ford, Gerald Hopper, Larry Fleener and James Sowder.
From 60 years ago in 1963 at Mitchell Speedrome, Cecil Beavers won the super-modified feature over Dick Gaines, Calvin Gilstrap, Larry Miller and Mike Johnson. Beavers also won at Bloomington that weekend.
In 1963, the Columbus Go-Kart winners were Jim Devening, Mike Devening, John Arrington, Jim Welch and Tom Green.
Also from 1963 at Lawrenceburg, Dick Gaines won the super modified feature over Roy Robbins and Frankie Mack. Whitey Freeman won the stock car feature over Denny Harris and Gene Crittenden.
From 50 years ago in 1973 at Brownstown, Jim Curry won the late model feature over Gene Petro, Fats Coffey, Butterball Wooldridge and Don Hobbs.
From 50 years ago this weekend at Twin Cities, Johnny Robbins won the feature over Dee Kramer, Bud Seymour, Cecil McQueary and Chuck Gilpin.
Also from 1973 at Lawrenceburg, Bobby Black won the sprint car feature over Calvin Gilstrap, Jack Zeigler, Johnny Krebbs and Butch Wilkerson.
In 1973 at Haubstadt, Larry Miller won the sprint car feature, and Tom Helfrich took the late model feature race.
From this weekend in 1973 at Paragon, Bob Kinser won the sprint car feature over Mike Waltz, Larry Curtis, Ron Fisher and Sheldon Kinser. Horace Lake won the stock car feature over Junior Pace, Ernie Barrow, Slim Simpson, and Glenn Sheeks. Lake won the stock car feature at Sweet Owen Speedway in Spencer over Clyde Harris, Gary Barrow and Bob Ham.
From 40 years ago in 1983 at Haubstadt, Kenny Jacobs swept the weekend sprint car features. Kerry Norris was second in both main events behind Jacobs.
From 40 years ago, the Columbus Kart Club winners were Tony Stewart, Matt Zeigler, Todd Niblack, Bob McClure, Donnie Hudson and Kevin Fulcher.
In 1983 at Brownstown, Carl Collins won the limited late model feature over John Davis, Jim Ruddick, Dick Phillips and T.J. Straley. Mike Jewell won the street stock feature over Ted Pfeiffer, Bob Hayse, Kenny Hensley and Tom McCammon.
From this weekend in 1983 at Twin Cities, Steve Boley won the limited late model feature over Bob Gullion, Merrill Wilson, Jim Moore and Benny Bryant. Brad Tobias won the street stock feature race over Bill Franks, Daryl Herbert, Powell Ballard and Dennis Barber.
From 40 years ago at I-65 Speedway in Scottsburg, John Gill won the late model feature over Don Hobbs, Charlie Glotzbach, Terrence Johnson and Steve Boley. Danny Blackwell won the street stock feature over Earl Plessinger, Mike Jewell, Bill Franks and Willie Sallee.
Also in 1983 at Lawrenceburg, Leon Thickstun won the sprint car feature over Bernie Graybeal, Ed Angle, Greg Staab and Danny Milburn. Gary Herbert won the late model feature over Bobby Carnes, Danny Eichler, Daryl Herbert and Roger Hess.
From 30 years ago in 1993 at Brownstown, Tom Nesbitt and Don O’Neal won the two late model features held. Nesbitt won the first feature over Brad Cummings, James Huff, Dan Sturgeon and Earl Plessinger. O’Neal won the second feature over his brother Marty, Lee Fleetwood, Doug Ault and Dion Deason. Tim Clark wo the street stock feature over Earl Plessinger, Delbert Ross, Darin George and Randy Petro. Scott McKeand took the modified feature over Danny Claycomb, Terrence Johnson, Mark Barber and Scott Smith. Bruce Turner won the bomber feature over Murl Robinson, Bob Schrader, Mike Bowersox and Don Walp.
In 1993 at Greene County Speedway in Bloomfield, Kelly Kinser won the Sheldon Kinser Memorial for sprint cars. Mike Bowling was second followed by Gary Trammell, Danny Smith and Todd Shields. Rick Hines took the street stock feature over Cale Kern, Don Fleetwood, Albert Webb Jr. and Carl Collins.
From 20 years ago in 2003 at Brownstown, Jason Setser won the late model feature over James Huff, C.J. Rayburn, Kevin Claycomb and Dan Sturgeon. Lee Hobbs won the modified feature over Tim Eddelman, Nelson Gingery, Brady Short and A.J. Flick. Steven Godsey took the bomber feature over Matt Cummings, Robert Walters, Darrell Burton and Jim Ruddick.
Upcoming local racing schedule
Today: Brownstown Speedway – Born Free 40 for super late models, plus modifieds super stocks, pure stocks and hornets. For more information, visit brownstownspeedway.com
Today: Lawrenceburg Speedway – Merrill Downey Memorial – late models and modifieds. For more information, visit lawrenceburgspeedway.com
July 8: Brownstown Speedway – Fan Appreciation Night – Indiana Pro late models, super stocks, pure stocks, hornets and crown vics.
July 8: Lawrenceburg Speedway – sprints, modifieds, pure stocks and hornets.
James Essex writes a motorsports notebook for The Republic. Send comments to [email protected]
