5/21/2017
Cottage Grove Speedway
Armed Forces Night Race Recap
Armed Forces Night Race Recap:
72 cars entered the pits May 20th for what would be an incredible night of racing for Armed Forces Night. The sun was shining bright and the drivers were all hungry for a win, making for some great battles on the dirt!
The wingless sprint tour made their first appearance of the year at Cottage Grove Speedway. Rob Lindsay was quick time of the night with a 13.698. James Heating & Air Conditioning Heat Races were won by Lindsay and Kyle Miller. Ricky Ashley and Tim Alberding found themselves on the front row of the Dot’s Trophy Shop Dash and Ashley took home the hardware. Miller and Lindsay shared the front row for the 30-lap main event, Lindsay got the early lead and held it for 8 laps before Miller took over the top spot and weaved in and out of lap traffic with ease until finally seeing the checkers. Lindsay was 2nd, Ashley 3rd, Alberding 4th and Cooper Desbiens rounded out the top 5.
Crockers Cars added money to the Mohawk Metal IMCA Modified class and it brought out a whopping 26 cars looking for that extra cash! Craig Hanson secured the fastest lap of qualifying with a 14.926 earning a spot in the Dot’s Trophy Dash along with Monte Bischoff, Mark Wauge, and Matthew Draeger. Draeger would go on to win the dash. 4 James Heating & Air Conditioning Heat Race wins went to Eric Ashley, Curtis Towns, Jake Mayden, and Grey Ferrando. Bob Bloom and Bruce Ray led the field to the green. Ray led the first 13 laps until Jesse Williamson could work his way up from 10th and on lap 14 take over the lead. There were side by side battles throughout the entire field for all 25 laps but when the checkered flag flew it would be Williamson over Ashley, Ray earning that extra Crockers Cars bonus money. Draeger and Towns finished out the top 5.
The IMCA Sportmods continued to be the class that keeps growing and improving. Jorddo Braaten was quick time of the night with a very quick 15.409. Daniel Ray and Mike Medel were victorious in the James Heating & Air Conditioning Heat Races and the Dot’s Trophy Shop Dash Trophy went home with Chris Frisbie. Frisbie shared the front row of the main event with Roy Kirk Jr and Frisbie took the lead when the green came out. Frisbie continued to lead until the first caution of the race sent him to the back of the field for the restart, that put Daniel Ray in the top spot where he stayed for the remainder of the race ultimately being the first repeat winner of the year. Braaten ended up 2nd followed by Buddy McHargue, Shawn Hand, and Medel.
The Quality RV Hornet race was once again a great show with 15 drivers fighting it out. Joe Maricle was quick time of the night and was joined in the Dot’s Trophy Shop Dash by Josh Corley, Rich Dickinson, and Cole Trissell where Corley would take home the trophy. James Heating & Air Conditioning Heat Races were won by Trissell and Dickenson, the dice roll was a 6 which would put them both in row 3. Corley and Mike Swaim started on row 1 and it would be all Corley for the first half of the race. KC Scott and Burnie Bryant were the only other ones to lead laps in the 20-lap event. In the end, it was Bryant over Scott, Swaim, Bruce McMaster, and Gavin Ropchan.
We will be back in action for the biggest weekend of the year May 26th-28th for the 4th Annual Marvin Smith Memorial Grove Classic. Things will get started Friday with a Kart Race and Pre Party, then Saturday and Sunday the biggest names in 360 races will battle for the $4100.00 check, the coveted trophy and the title of “The Marvin Champion”. You won’t want to miss this event!! Gates open each day at 4:00 and tickets are available at the gate. For more information go to www.cottagegrovespeedway.com or call 541-942-7561!!
Submitted By: Heather Boyce
