4/24/2017
Humboldt Speedway
Whitwell, Bolin, Aitken, Westhoff, Willard pick up Sunday wins at Humboldt Speedway
With the rains from Friday passed, Humboldt Speedway roared back into action on Sunday evening. NASCAR Whelen All-American Series Modifieds drew the attention of the crowd as Tuscon, Arizona's RC Whitwell used his starting pole position to cruise to his first victory on the bullring at Humboldt Speedway. Whitwell held off former USMTS Champion Jason Hughes in the closing laps for the win. Current track point leader Mitch Keeter finished third. Modifieds will compete on April 28th for $1500 to win, this made possible by the Monarch Cement Company of Humboldt, Kansas.
Pitt Steel provided the ammunition for local Street Stock racers on Sunday evening. Coffeyville’s Chet Aitken and Humboldt’s Nick Fritch dueled for lead through the A feature, with Aitken claiming the nights prize. Shane Cook, Matthew Harp and Bobby Ruff rounded out the top five. This was Aitken’s first feature win at Humboldt.
In Ray’s Metal Depot B Mod action, drivers fought hard to maintain composure on a track that demanded precision. Fort Scott, Kansas driver Brian Bolin held off all challengers to claim his second victory of the year. Current point leader Dylan Allen and former USRA B Mod National Champion Andy Bryant sliced their way through the field to finish second and third respectively. Riley Whitworth and Tim Van Gotten rounded out the top five. Heat Race wins went to Shane Collins, Bolin, Whitworth and Mike Striegel.
The Factory Stock division saw Chanute’s Jon Westhoff lead from wire to wire to claim his first A feature win on the young 2017 season. Westhoff survived a late race restart to distance himself from Jacob Ellison and Dereck Wilson. Joey Decoster and Todd Kidwell completed the finishing five.
In Sport Compact Action, the familiar name of John Willard again visited McCarthy Auto Group / Humboldt Speedway Victory Lane. Willard, electing to start the A feature from deep in the field, used his experience to blast his way to the front. Humboldt’s Eric Ikehorn led the majority of the race, only to see Willard spoil his night near the end. Ikehorn and Barry Luthi from Topeka, Kansas rounded out the top three.
Racing returns Friday night, April 28th with a $1500 to win NASCAR Whelen All-American Series Modifieds sponsored by the Monarch Cement Company. B Mods, Street Stocks, Factory Stocks and Sport Compact will also compete. For full results and more information visit www,humboldtspeedway.com.
Article Credit: Humboldt Speedway
Submitted By: Jeff Fehr
