Thatcher nabs 2nd tour win at Hibbing while Dale dominates Proctor, Points battle takes a wicked swing as series heads to Superior
Posted under Headlines, Press by admin on September 11th, 2009
Hibbing, Mn (September 5th, 2009) – Como Modified Series regular Duane Dale dominated action at Proctor Speedway’s annual Silver 1000. Dale, who followed up his win with a sixth place finish at Hibbing, was the car to beat all night going on to take the heralded victory.
Although Jayme Lautigar looked as if he had the car to beat, Craig Thatcher rallied late to score the Como Oil & Propane Modified Series victory at Hibbing. Seven heat races took place at Hibbing with victories being secured by: Lautigar, Thatcher, Rick Cannata, Jeff Wood, Kelly Estey, Jason Miller and Rick Rivord. The XR Apparel Dash was won by Lautigar who sat on the pole for the night’s 30-lap affair. Hard charging efforts were found all througout Saturday’s A-main with Deer Park, Mn gunner Rick Kobs starting the event in 12th and finishing 3rd. Like Kobs, Hibbing, Mn mudslinger Jeff Provinzino charged his way from the back of the pack moving up eleven positions during the duration of the event finishing a very respectable seventh. In the end it was Thatcher being followed to the line by Lautigar, Kobs, Estey and Cannata. Mirror Image Day Spa B-main victories were garnered by Darrell Nelson, Dean Yrjanainen and Mike Anderson.
Fortune Bay Casino A-main (Hibbing Labor Day Shootout):
1. 91 Craig Thatcher
2. 54L Jayme Lautigar
3. 63 Rick Kobs
4. 37 Kelly Estey
5. 38 Rick Cannata
6. 24D Duane Dale
7. 11k Jeff Provinzino
8. 00 Mitch Johnson
9. 55 Jeff Wood
10.95 Rick Rivord
50 Modifieds checked in the back gate at Proctor Speedway’s Annual Silver 1000 with only half the competitors punching their ticket for Thursday night’s Fortune Bay Casino A-main. Front row starters Duane Dale and Al Uotinen were able to stay up front during the 30-lap affair while many drivers made charges from deep in the field. Wilton, Mn veteran Rick Jacobson started the event in the 15th position. When the dust settled at the conclusion of the A-main Jacobson found himself garnering a 5th place finish. 19th starter Justin Jones turned in his finest run of the season charging from his 19th starting spot to finish sixth at the line. On the final trip around it was all Dale as he went on to dominates 2009’s instalment of the Silver 100. Uotinen had a great run coming home second ahead of WISSOTA Modified rookie Nick Lavato, Jad Carlson and the aforementioned Jacobson. The XR Apparel Dash was also won by Dale. Mirror Image Day Spa B-main victories were collected by Justin Jones, Jason Miller and Rick Kobs.
Fortune Bay Casino A-main (Silver 1000):
1. 24D Duane Dale
2. 98 Al Uotinen
3. 9 Nick Lavato
4. 40c Jad Carlson
5. 7J Rick Jacoboson
6. 69 Justin Jones
7. 55 Jeff Wood
8. 97 Greg Chesley
9. 2c Dave Cain
10.20 Jeff Hart
Points battle takes a wicked swing as series heads to Superior
With the amount of competition checking in to do battle at each of the last two Como Modified Series Events, the points battle has shifted with some of the top series drivers not making the scheduled A-mains. The series makes it seventh stop of the season Saturday night at Superior Speedway. The drivers of the series visited the speedway earlier this season with WISSOTA Modified rookie Greg Chesley shocking the world picking up the victory after a great battle with Robbie Bunkelmen and Rick Kobs. Who will be the victor Saturday night? Make your way to Superior Speedway to see how the series point battle will shape up heading into the final event which will take place at ABC Raceway’s annual “Red Clay Classic.”
Lake Country Chevrolet Dealers Como Modified Series Standings:
1. 37 Kelly Estey 295
2. 44 Darrell Nelson 287
3. 91 Craig Thatcher 286
4. 63 Rick Kobs 263
5. 98 Al Uotinen 253
6. 55 Jeff Wood 251
7. 12M Jason Miller 244
8. V2 Joey Jensen 237
9. 24D Duane Dale 236
10.Jody Bellefeuille 235
