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Final race of the season held at the Clinton County Speedway on Friday, September 24 Roger and Trish Eriksen On The Dirt I knew in my heart, as I left home for the super track last Friday, September 24, that this was our final night of racing for the season. At the driver’s meeting super track owner, Tommy Craig, confirmed that this was our final night for the season. As I walked away from that meeting, I had mixed emotions. I had wanted so much to win a feature race; yet, I went through the entire season without suffering any major damage to the car. As most drivers will tell you, a good night of racing ends when you roll the car onto the trailer rather than having two tow trucks lift your car onto the trailer. But, I still wanted that feature. Fastest qualifier, Dwight Chitwood, had the honor of carrying our nation’s flag during the playing of our national anthem. Rather than use his number 203 stockcar, Dwight drove his 4-wheeler and his daughter carried the flag. This action started the final, but nonetheless, super night of racing at Kentucky’s super track. Scott Shelton, fastest qualifier in the Chevette division, sat on the pole to start the Trophy Dash. When starter, Chris Tilley, waved the green flag, Scott quickly established himself as the leader. At the checkered flag, Scott Shelton was the winner, Doug Radford was 2nd, Brian Nation was 3rd, and seventeen year old Jamie Burke finished 4th. Dwight Chitwood slowly pulled away from the pack in the Open Wheel Trophy Dash. Dwight was first to take the checkered flag, Anthony Reams finished 2nd, Jeff Cotterman finished 3rd, and Frank Richards finished 4th. Yours truly, set fast time in the Road Hog Division and started on the pole in the Trophy Dash. Barton Williams, slowest qualifier in class, moved through traffic and took the lead. At the checkered flag, Barton Williams finished 1st and I finished 2nd. I want to extend my gratitude to Scott Hutchinson for his help during the race. Scott positioned himself along the pit wall and held his arms outstretched during the race to let me know just how far ahead that Barton was. With traffic conditions being what they were, I found Scott’s help to be invaluable. Fourteen year old, Tommy Craig, won the Chevette Heat Race. When Tommy drove past me on his way to trackside before the race started, I thought I saw the bat sign on his car. Is young Tommy Craig driving the Batmobile? I think Tommy just wants us to believe that he’s driving the Batmobile. The little sign on the back of his car said, “Rented from Gotham City stockcar rental.” Janet Beck finished 2nd in her front wheel drive car, Theresa Murphy finished 3rd, and Steven Smith finished 4th. Welcome to stockcar racing, Theresa, we hope to see you next season. Monticello’s Clifton Dobbs won the Open Wheel Heat Race. Monticello’s Jeff Rednour followed Clifton in 2nd place. John Ridener finished 3rd, Monticello’s Bobby Brake finished 4th, and Monticello’s Josh Coffey finished 5th. I would say that Monticello was well represented in that race. Scott Shelton moved several car lengths out front at the start of the Chevette feature race. However, Brian Nation began to slowly close the gap. Lap after lap, Brian moved ever closer to the front. Then, Brian tangled with another car and he dropped back several positions. Scott Shelton won the race, Tony Radford finished 2nd, Jamie Burke, driving an excellent race, finished 3rd, and Steve Burns finished 4th. Starting from the pole position, Dwight Chitwood quickly established the lead in the Open Wheel Feature Race. Anthony Reams and Clifton Dobbs dueled for 2nd place. On several occasions, Clifton was able to get under Anthony coming into the corner, but he was unable to make the pass. In the mean time, Josh Coffey was defending his 4th place position from Jeff Cotterman. At the checkered flag, Dwight Chitwood was the winner, Anthony Reams finished 2nd, Clifton Dobbs finished 3rd, Josh Coffey finished 4th, and Jeff Cotterman was 5th. Barton Williams, the 2004 track champion in the Road Hog division, finished the season by winning the feature race. My personal congratulations to Barton for his season long performance. Also, I would like to congratulate everyone associated with the number BP93 stockcar. No one needs to tell me how much work it takes just to make every show during a season, let alone win the title. We hope to see all of you at the banquet. As a driver, I would like to take this opportunity to thank all of the people who work at the racetrack. Without you, we cannot do “our thing.” On behalf of all the drivers and all the crewmembers, I would like to extend our personal thanks to each and every one of you. You’re the greatest! This is the final issue of On The Dirt until next season. Trish and I hope that all of you, drivers, employees, and fans, have a very comfortable, short winter. See y’all in the spring. Reader Comments DANNY K. BROWN (12/30/2004) WHEN I LEFT WAYNE COUNTY IN THE LATE 60'S THERE WAS NOT MUCH RACING GOING ON AROUND THERE W/THE EXCEPTION OF RUNNING FROM THE LAW OR A GOOD OLE BOY SAT. NIGHT ON SOME BACKROAD.GLAD TO SEE THERE IS STILL INTEREST THERE.KEEP THOSE WHEELS SPINNING.I NOW LIVE IN NASHVILLE,INDIANA AND I HAVE TRACKS ALL AROUND ME BOTH DIRT AND ASPHALT,STRAIGHT LINE AND CIRCLE. I NOW RUN A STRAIGHT LINE 70 CAMARO AND A 68 MONTECARLO CIRCLE CAR. KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK!!!!!!!!!! 203 Fan (10/7/2004) Iwould like to congradulate Dwight and family on his championship win nice to see a family pull together like they do. Add a comment |
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