Farmington, MO (October 1) – On a very cool evening at St Francois County Raceway the action was very hot. Tim Montgomery, Fredericktown, MO, made it to the top of the charts in the 15th running of the Queens Roayle. Montgomery took off from his front row starting position and was being chased by 19 other competitors. A J Bruns, Lincoln, Il came out of the gates in the second position. These two were followed by Tommy Worley, Jr, Bismarck, MO, 20011 Track Champion Jimmy Hurley, Springfield, and Jerrod Hull of Sikeston, MO. The track had turned to a black slick condition. Lap 14 saw the first caution of the event as Kody Kinser, Bloomington, IN, spun his mount to a stop. Lap 21 found the caution again waving for the tangled mess of Joey Boyd, Farmington, MO, Jason Keith, Fredericktown, MO, Jimmy Bridgeman, Farmington, MO and John Epperson, Desloge, MO. Several other drivers very close to the accident, but all managed to survive and continue.The final restart found the leader, Momtgomery, and a lapped car in front of second place running Tommy Worley, Jr.. This is how they finished with Robbie Standridge, Springfield, IL in third. Standridge had to make his way through the B-Main to qualify for this event and started seventeenth. Outside front row starter A J Bruns brings his mount home in fourth. 2010 – 2011 Track Champion Jimmy Hurley, Springfield, IL completing the top five. The win for Montgomery was his third. His other wins were in 2002 and 2005. Heat Winners on this night included Jason Keith, Joey Montgomery, Mark Shirshekan and Jim Moughan. A J Bruns picks up dash honors and Robbie Standridge took the top slot in the B-Main.

The A-Modified Division closed out with the smallest margin of victory. Matt Eaton got another win, his first in the Queens. It was not an easy road for the win as he started inside of the second row behind a very fast Rusty Griffaw. Griffaw, Eaton and Billy Smith set the tone early in this event. The green came out and these three went at it. Bill Nickelson and Cody Conner tried to get up in the fun, but settled in the fourth and fifth spots repectively. Getting the momentum was the key in this event. Driver ran two laps before caution appeared for Conner. Same three at the front, however Kasey Nations and Brent Thompson joined the trip. Lap eleven saw spins by Billy Joe Beard and Bill LaRue. Four laps later another caution came out for Mark Hunter. Keeping the field bunched together. Laps were winding down and Smith was doing his best to get to the front. Griffaw took his car into three on the bottom. Smith was going for the gold, took the high side and found the wall. His car climbed the wall and rolled over. Smith did walk away under his own power, his night and season was over. This left Matt Eaton a chance to challenge for the win. Griffaw did what he needed to do by keeping his car up front. However, Griffaw was having trouble keeping his car on the bottom in Turn one. Eaton found his opening came alongside and took the spot. These last three laps had everyone on their feet. Eaton got the great run off turn four and claimed his jewel in the Queens crown. Griffaw settled for the runner up spot after leading most of the way. Brent Thompson, 2001 Champion in the division, kept his string alive as he finished third. Third was his lowest finish of the season. Kasey Nations hung on for the fourth position and Adam Parmeley raced his way from the back and into the top five. Heats were won by, Eaton and Smith. Griffaw took the dash.

Eddie Gross would start the B-Modified Division from the pole. Looking for his first win of 2001, he took control early over Michael Savage and Greg Swearingem. Cautions came out for Bobby Despain as he spun his car on Lap 2. Lap five saw Tim Nash doing the spin number. Another caution came out for John Hahler. Hahler had fuel leaking. Unable to determine where the crack was in the cell, Hahler left the track for safety reasons. Gross was still in control at this point. Swearingem now was in a position to take a shot for the win. By the time the final restart on Lap ten, Sewaringem hade made it to the front. Pulling away from the field and his third victory of the season. Gross again the bridesmaid in second, Kenny Harris with another finish in the top five, he was third. Jeff Frohwitter and C J Wright complete the top five. Gross, Swearingem, and Savage won their heats.

In a race that seemed to be more like and enduro run, Dusty Homan finished out the season in fine style. Collecting his fourth win. The caution filled event started with Eric Sarakas fuel cap had fallen off. The cap was replaced, he returned to the finish fourth. Yellows also came out on several restart attempts. Homan managed to keep his cool. He was chased to the finish by John Bohn, Robbie Williams, Sarakas, and Josh Skaggs. Homan and Charlie Savage won the heats.

The 2011 racing season has now come to an end. Some drivers have already started to prepare for the 2012 season. In December the track will hold it annual awards banquet at the Potosi Elks Club. The date for this event is December 17. We would like to tip the hat to all of the winners in 2011. Also a special thanks to the sponsors and fans for their support. Looking ahead to the 2012 season and more championships to be contested.

SPRINT DIVISION

Heat #1: 1. Jason Keith 2. A J Bruns 3. Kody Kinser 4. Joey Boyd
Heat #2: 1. Joey Montgomery 2. Jimmy Hurley 3. Rod Crabdree 4. Kasey Burch
Heat #3: 1. Mark Shirshekan 2. Steve Short 3. Tim Montgomery 4. Tommy Worley, Jr
Heat #4: 1. Jim Moughan 2. Jerrod Hull 3. Danny Long 4. Jimmy Bridgeman
Dash: 1. A J Bruns 2. Tim Montgomery 3. Tommy Worley, Jr 4. Jimmy Hurley
B-Main: 1. Robbie Standridge 2. Ryan Kempin 3. John Epperson 4. Kory Bales
Queens Royale A Main: 1. Tim Montgomery 2. Tommy Worley, Jr 3. Robbie Standridge 4. A J Bruns 5. Jimmy Hurley 6. Kasey Burch 7. Mark Shirshekan 8. Steve Short 9. Jimmy Bridgeman 10. Rod Crabdree 11. Jason Keith 12. Joey Boyd 13. Ryan Kempin 14. Jim Moughan 15. Danny Long 16. John Epperson 17. Kory Bales 18. Jerrod Hull 19. Kody Kinser 20. Joey Montgomery

A- MODIFIED DIVISION

Heat #1: 1. Matt Eaton 2. Matt Dickerman 3. Cody Conner 4. Mark Hunter
Heat #2: 1. Billy Smith 2. Rusty Griffaw 3. Bill Nickelson 4. Kasey Nations
Dash: 1. Rusty Griffaw 2. Billy Smith 3. Matt Eaton 4. Bill Nickelaon
A Main: 1. Matt Eaton 2. Rusty Griffaw 3. Brent Thompson 4. Kasey Nations 5. Adam Parmeley 6. Matt Dickerman 7. Bill Nickelson 8. Billy Craig 9. Danny Resinger 10. Bill LaRue

B-MODIFIED DIVISION

Heat #1: 1. Eddie Gross 2. Kenny Harris 3. Josh Reed 4. Danny Resinger
Heat #2: 1. Greg Swearingem 2. Bobby Despain 3. Patrick DeNoyer 4. Tim Nash
Heat #3: 1. Michael Savage 2. C J Wright 3. Jeff Frohwitter 4. Roger Pinson
A-Main: 1. Greg Swearingem 2. Eddie Gross 3. Kenny Harris 4. Jeff Frohwitter 5. C J Wright 6. Bobby Despain 7. Matt DeNoyer 8. Patrick DeNoyer 9. Danny Resinger 10. Randy Forster

PURE STREET DIVISION

Heat #1: 1. Dusty Homan 2. Josh Skaggs 3. Eric Sarakas 4. Jason Neel
Heat #2: 1. Charlie Savage 2. Robbie Williams 3. Chuck Adams 4. Brad Sutton
A-Main: 1. Dusty Homan 2. John Bohn 3. Robbie Williams 4. Eric Sarakas 5. Josh Skaggs 6. Robert Hicks 7. Greg Chilton 8. Marvin Keenan, Jr 9. Jason Neel 10. Brad Sutton

2011 QUEENS ROYALE

TIME CAR # DRIVER HOMETOWN

1 11.448 67 Joey Boyd Farmington, MO
2 11.492 11K Kasey Burch Farmington, MO
3 11.510 7 AB Tommy Worley, Jr Bismarck, MO
4 11.531 12 Jerrod Hull Sikeston, MO
5 11.565 44 A J Bruns Lincoln, IL
6 11.610 35 Jimmy Hurley Springfield, IL
7 11.615 32 Tim Montgomery Fredericktown, MO
8 11.649 23 Robbie Standridge Springfield, IL
9 11.719 4K Kody Kinser Bloominigton, IN
10 11.774 7C Rod Crabdree Desloge, MO
11 11.794 3 Mark Shirshekan Farmington, MO
12 11.842 1M Jim Moughan Springfield, IL
13 11.859 28 Jason Keith Fredericktown, MO
14 11.920 21C Joey Montgomery Fredericktown, MO
15 11.973 27 Steve Short Farmington, MO
16 12.034 14T Jimmy Bridgeman Farmington, MO
17 12.047 2K Ryan Kempin Catawissa, MO
18 12.177 5 Kory Bales Fredericktown, MO
19 12.211 88 Jeff Wurst Bonne Terre, MO
20 12.337 101 Danny Long Bonne Terre, MO
21 12.373 83 Ron Standridge Springfield, IL
22 12.405 606 John Epperson Desloge, MO
23 12.638 10S Jeremy Standridge Springfield, IL
24 12.756 48 Carl Finder Farmington, MO
25 12.890 9 Brad Yoder Park Hills, MO
26 13.915 7 Brian Keen Desloge, MO