Rock and Rollin', Tag redemption, Blake takes a beating.
August 24th, 2008
Easley, SC
Tropical Storm Fay posed a threat at the beginning of the week, but the gave way to some of the best weather and racing of the season. It was the second visit to the Road Carolina complex this year, there were plenty of new faces and they did not disappoint. The Rock was a standout taking the win in the USVTA touring class and challenging for the 17.5 win, more on that later.
John Tag was up to his old tricks, after his set back at the last CTCS series race. He set TQ and led from the tone in the A-main. Chris Smalley, Jimmy Benfield and Martin Rey made thier first starts of the year in the very competitive 13.5 class, and they were upto the challenge finishing 2nd ,3rd and 4th respectively. Joey McMakin and Blake Ryan were up front throughout qualifying, but suffered setbacks and struggled in the main. Tag has been on top all year but there are alot of people nipping at his heels wanting to dethrone the points leader.
Blake Ryan TQ'd the 17.5 class and had Joey and the Rock challenging him in every qualifier. The main was well something "special", in what was one of the ugliest starts in any class this year, anything but a close finish is what everyone expected. Once things settled down Joey, Blake and Rock fought for the lead putting 2 laps on 4th place Ned Schmaltz and 5th place Marvin Shapiro. At the finish the top 3 were seperated by less then 3 seconds. Tim Habiuk and Andrew Tag finished 8th and 9th, but the extra 10 points for 8th tied the 3rd place points battle heading into round 7.
The USVTA touring class offered some of the best racing of the day, while the Rock was out in front taking the TQ and class win, the race was for second. Wesley Dennis, Ned Schmaltz and Martin Rey battle for the entire 8 minute main and at the finish line it was Wes taking second, with Ned and Martin finishing less than 2 seconds behind.
Carolina RC Complex has some of the best facilities and racing in the US, let alone in our own backyard. A big thank you goes out to Donnie Burnett, for hosting the series and to Dave "POD" Aljoe and his bride for all their hardwork to help see this series succeed. The competition stepped it up on our second visit, and personally I can't wait until next year.
NEXT RACE:
SEPTEMBER 7th, 2008
RC SPEEDWAY
DURHAM, NC
http://events.rcsignup.com/events/di...ent.cfm?ID=471
Round 6, Easley, SC
USVTA Touring
1. Rock---205(TQ)
2. Wesley Dennis---190
3. Ned Schmaltz---180
4. Martin Rey---170
5. Tim Habiuk---160
6. Robert Warr---150
17.5 Touring
1. Joey McMakin---200
2. Blake Ryan---195(TQ)
3. Rock---180
4. Ned Schmaltz---170
5. Marvin Shapiro---160
6. Robert Warr---150
7. Tim Katfitz---140
8. Tim Habiuk---130
9. Andrew Tag---120
13.5 Touring
1. John Tag---205(TQ)
2. Chris Smalley---190
3. Jimmy Benfield---180
4. Martin Rey---170
5. Peter Cole---160
6. Zach Finley---150
7. Rodney Keasler---140
8. Joey McMakin---130
9. Blake Ryan---120
SERIES POINTS TOTALS
USVTA Touring
1. Martin Rey---550
2. Tim Habiuk---460
3. Wesley Dennis---395(TQ)
4. Manuel Wiscovitch---360
5. Ned Schmaltz---310
5. Tim Schurr---310
7. Stephen Kindle---300
8. William Cox---290
9. Blake Ryan---205(TQ)
10. Rock---205(TQ)
11. Chris Stephens---160
12. Robert Warr---150
17.5 Touring
1. Blake Ryan---1200 (5TQ)
2. Joey McMakin---1110 (1TQ)
3. Andrew Tag---890
4. Tim Habiuk---890
5. Robert Warr---810
6. Timothy Katfitz---680
7. Ned Schmaltz---530
8. Marvin Shapiro---510
9. Micheal Bright---200
10. Reggie Wade---190
11. Rock---180
12. Chip Smith---170
13. Steve Adams---160
13. Jason Sparks---160
15. Robert Flower---150
15. Jon Wilson---150
15. Micheal Kuntz---150
18. Mike Durham---140
19. David Wimsey---130
20. Stephen Kindle---120
21. Pat Amos---110
22. Mitch Hopper---100
13.5 Touring
1. John Tag---1215 (5tq)
2. Joey McMakin---900
3. Blake Ryan---670
4. John Piant---650
4. William Locklear---650
6. Rodney Keasler---640
7. Martin Rey---630
8. Mike Troxler---440
9. Justin Lessard---355(TQ)
10. George Ryals---340
11. Zach Finley---260
11. Chris Locklear---260
13. Ernest Roberts---250
14. Jimmy Mac---200
15. Chris Smalley---190
16. James Benfield---180
17. Rock---180
18. Peter Cole---160
19. Terrel Battle---160
20. Steve Adams---150
21. Justin Dobesh---140
22. Marvin Shapiro---130
23. Donnie Oxendine---120
24. Chris Crowder---120
25. Anthony Saunders---110