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Phillips Picks Up USMTS Hunt Win

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Lucas Oil Speedway(WHEATLAND, MISSOURI) August 11th, 2012 – Story Courtesy of USMTS PR, Jeff Nunn- Terry Phillips used his pole position to wire the field Saturday night at the Lucas Oil Speedway, leading the final 37 of 40 laps in the 3rd Annual Lucas Slick Mist Shootout main event in round 3 of the Hunt for the USMTS Casey’s Cup.

Phillips blew out to a big lead after early leader Ryan Ruter pulled to a stop at the top of turn 4 with a broken brake line. But Phillips’ road to victory was in jeopardy late in the race by the most unlikely of challengers – Ryan Gustin.

After failing to finish both his heat race and the first Real Racing Wheels “B” Main, Gustin had to use a provisional starting spot to begin his adventure from the inside of row 14. As the winningest USMTS driver the last three seasons, it’s not unusual to think Gustin would be a contender for the win … but from the 25th starting spot (he was supposed to start 27th but two drivers were unable to start)?

While Phillips had little difficulty at the front of the pack, a trio of cautions during the first half of the race kept the competition close with wall-to-wall action throughout the field. Richie Gustin, Jason Russell, Randy Timms and Stormy Scott all took their turns at holding down second place, but none of them posed a threat to the 46-year-old’s lead.

By the time the yellow flag waved for the third time at the midway point in the 40-lapper, Ryan Gustin had clawed his way into the top 10. ‘The Reaper’ was able to avoid trouble on a wild restart and, within two laps, jumped to sixth behind Phillips, Timms, Scott, Richie Gustin and Rodney Sanders.

While Phillips again pulled out to a huge lead, Ryan Gustin got by Sanders on lap 26 and then scooted by older brother Richie on lap 28 just before the race’s fourth caution reset the field with 11 laps to go.

As head had on all previous restarts, Phillips got a big jump and pulled out to a two-car-length lead entering the first turn. Timms followed Phillips around the high side of the 3/8-mile dirt oval, but slid over the cushion in turn 2 which allowed Scott and Ryan Gustin to move into second and third..

One lap later, Ryan Gustin bolted around the outside of Scott to take over second as thousands of Lucas Oil Speedway race fans came to their feet. As they completed lap 31, Gustin was right behind Phillips and then shot to the low side of the leader in turn 1 to make his presence known, but fell back in line as they streaked down the back-stretch.

He followed Phillips around the extreme high line for two more laps, but suddenly went too high in turn 3 and nearly had to stop to save his slide. His first bobble of the race cost him the position as Scott shot back into second with seven laps to go.

With four laps to go, Phillips was now on cruise control with nearly a straight-away lead over the battling Scott and Gustin when a fifth and final caution again brought the field back together to set up a possible three-lap shoot-out to the finish line.

But despite their gift of a final shot at glory, Scott and Gustin had nothing for Phillips at the end as the veteran from Springfield, Mo., pulled away for a $3,000 payday. It was the 14th USMTS triumph of his career, but first at the ‘Diamond of Dirt Tracks.’

While Stormy Scott and Ryan Gustin finished second and third, respectively, Sanders held on for the fourth spot ahead of 15th-starting Zack VanderBeek who got by Timms on the final lap. Richie Gustin, 19th-starting Jeremy Payne, Johnny Scott and Bryan Rowland rounded out the top 10.

Payne’s passing of 11 cars earned him the Mesilla Valley Transportation Hard Charger Award. Although Gustin disposed of 22 drivers, provisional starters are not eligible for the award.

In addition to the stars of the USMTS Hunt on track for an exciting 40 lap feature, the Carson’s Corner Napa Factory Stocks and the DJ’s RV B-Modifieds were in action on the Diamond of Dirt Tracks. Fans were treated to an awesome night of racing in all three main events.

The Carson’s Corner NapaFactory Stocks had 20 of the areas best drivers lined up for the 20 lap A-Main event. Brian Schutt from Lebanon, Missouri picked up his first ever win at Lucas Oil Speedway. Schutt won his heat race and was able to out duel repeat winners, Burl Woods and Sundance Keepper for the win. Woods finished second, Keeper third. Kenny Carroll from Camdenton, Missouri finished in the fourth spot with local driver Chip Shaddox finishing fifth. Brian Schutt also received the Eibach Springs Certificate for his win, good for 1 FREE Eibach Spring.

The DJ’s RV B-Modifieds took to the track as the last feature of the night and put on quite a show. Shawn Strong from Billings, Missouri started the feature from 7th and claimed the win. Strong battled side by side for many laps before moving ahead of the lead pack of cars for the win. Strong received the Eibach Spring Certificate for his win. Galen Hassler from Columbia, Missouri recorded a second place finish just ahead of Kris Jackson from Lebanon, Missouri. Hermitage, Missouri driver, Jeff Miller took the fourth spot after working his way into the feature through the B-Main finishing second. Mike Streigle from Wheatland, won the B-Feature to make it into the main event, as well. Streigle finished the feature 5th.

Next week, August 18th, Buffalo Prairie Dental in Buffalo, Missouri presents Fan Appreciation Night with Food and Drink Specials all night long plus it’s the second and final $uper $aver $pecial Night of the season as $30 gets you (4) Admissions, (4) Hot Dogs, and (4) Coke Drinks before 6:30pm. Classes in action include the ALPS Food Stores Late Models, the Pitt’s Homes A-Modifieds, the Carson’s Corner Napa Factory Stocks, and the DJ’s RV B-Mods as the fight for the Lucas Oil Speedway Weekly Series Championship heats up plus a Special 25 Lap, $500 to Win Factory Stock Special Courtesy of TNT Quick Shop. You won’t want to miss it! Gates open at 5:00, Hot Laps at 7:00, and racing at 7:30.

Saturday, August 18th Event Information
Adults (16 and up) $12
Seniors (62 and up) $8
Youth (6-15) $5
Kids (5 and under) FREE
Family Pass $25
For more information and to keep up with all Lucas Oil Speedway events, www.LucasOilSpeedway.com.

OFFICIAL RESULTS
United States Modified Touring Series
USMTS Casey’s Cup Series – The Hunt for the USMTS Casey’s Cup
3rd Annual Lucas Slick Mist Shootout
Lucas Oil Speedway, Wheatland, Mo.
Saturday, Aug. 11, 2012

Showing finishing position, starting position in parentheses, car number, driver, hometown, chassis/engine builder, laps completed, reason out (if any) and money won. The top 14 drivers in passing points accumulated in the heat races are locked into the “A” Main, with the top 8 re-drawing for starting positions 1-8.

BEYEA CUSTOM HEADERS HEAT RACE #1 (8 laps):
1. (1) 75 Terry Phillips, Springfield, Mo.
2. (3) 20r Bryan Rowland, Woodward, Okla.
3. (4) 12b Johnny Bone Jr., Pea Ridge, Ark.
4. (6) 12 Jason Hughes, Watts, Okla.
5. (7) 4r Dereck Ramirez, Woodward, Okla.
6. (2) 3 Kelly Shryock, Fertile, Iowa.
7. (9) 186 Jeremy Payne, Springfield, Mo.
8. (8) 22d Daniel Hilsabeck (R), Waukee, Iowa.
9. (10) 15r Jamie Ragland, Lebanon, Mo.
10. (5) 98 Jeff Cutshaw, Cross Timbers, Mo.

HOOKER HARNESS HEAT RACE #2 (8 laps):
1. (1) 31 Corey Dripps, Waterloo, Iowa.
2. (8) 555 Ryan Ruter, Kanawha, Iowa.
3. (3) 44 Christy Georges (R), El Paso, Texas.
4. (5) 97 Cade Dillard (R), Robeline, La.
5. (4) 88d Matt Dotson, Clark, Mo.
6. (6) 99h Trevor Hunt (R), Liberty, Mo.
7. (2) 16 Austin Siebert, Grandview, Mo.
8. (9) 15 Richard Payne, Jefferson City, Mo.
9. (7) 7 Al Hejna, Clear Lake, Iowa.

EIBACH SPRINGS HEAT RACE #3 (8 laps):
1. (1) 0 Richie Gustin, Gilman, Iowa.
2. (3) 20 Rodney Sanders, Happy, Texas.
3. (5) 98 John Allen, Chanute, Kan.
4. (6) 02 Tanner Mullens (R), Wichita, Kan.
5. (2) 38c Jason Pursley, Hermitage, Mo.
6. (8) 22b Rick Beebe, Shawnee, Kan.
7. (9) 22 Brad Buck (R), Paragould, Ark.
8. (4) 11n Gene Nicholas (R), Lowell, Ark.
9. (7) 19r Ryan Gustin, Marshalltown, Iowa.

PBM PERFORMANCE PRODUCTS HEAT RACE #4 (8 laps):
1. (2) 20s Stormy Scott (R), Las Cruces, N.M.
2. (5) 5t Randy Timms, Wheatland, Okla.
3. (9) 2j Jason Russell (R), Henley, Mo.
4. (8) 73 Mickey Burrell, Fair Grove, Mo.
5. (7) 1k Pat Graham, Ames, Iowa.
6. (4) M1 Rustin Miller (R), Houston, Mo.
7. (6) 12g Jeremy Green, Enid, Okla.
8. (1) 6 Chris Theodore (R), Coweta, Okla.
9. (3) 54 David Hendrix, Laquey, Mo.

RACINDIRT.COM HEAT RACE #5 (8 laps):
1. (1) 71 Jason Cummins, New Richland, Minn.
2. (2) 1st Johnny Scott, Las Cruces, N.M.
3. (3) 20z Zack VanderBeek, New Sharon, Iowa.
4. (8) 03 Chase Jones (R), Eldorado Springs, Mo.
5. (9) 85 Thomas Tillison Jr. (R), Wellston, Okla.
6. (6) 26 Brian Williams, Fayetteville, Ark.
7. (4) 12v Nathan Vaughn (R), Lincoln, Mo.
8. (7) 11 Matt Martin (R), Enid, Okla.
9. (5) 90 Terry Schultz, Sedalia, Mo.

REAL RACING WHEELS “B” MAIN #1 (15 laps, top 6 advance):
1. (2) 20z Zack VanderBeek, New Sharon, Iowa.
2. (1) 12b Johnny Bone Jr., Pea Ridge, Ark.
3. (9) 186 Jeremy Payne, Springfield, Mo.
4. (4) 97 Cade Dillard (R), Robeline, La.
5. (7) 3 Kelly Shryock, Fertile, Iowa.
6. (3) 02 Tanner Mullens (R), Wichita, Kan.
7. (5) 1k Pat Graham, Ames, Iowa, Victory/JRM, $75.
8. (16) 90 Terry Schultz, Sedalia, Mo.
9. (14) 15r Jamie Ragland, Lebanon, Mo., Allen/Richmont, $75.
10. (10) 16 Austin Siebert, Grandview, Mo., GRT/Mullins, $75.
11. (12) 22d Daniel Hilsabeck (R), Waukee, Iowa.
12. (11) 12v Nathan Vaughn (R), Lincoln, Mo., DirtWorks/JRM, $75.
13. (13) 6 Chris Theodore (R), Coweta, Okla., Boyd/STK, $90.
14. (6) 38c Jason Pursley, Hermitage, Mo.
15. (8) M1 Rustin Miller (R), Houston, Mo., Nullynski/Hood, $75.
16. (15) 19r Ryan Gustin, Marshalltown, Iowa.

REAL RACING WHEELS “B” MAIN #2 (15 laps, top 6 advance):
1. (4) 4r Dereck Ramirez, Woodward, Okla.
2. (2) 12 Jason Hughes, Watts, Okla.
3. (5) 88d Matt Dotson, Clark, Mo.
4. (1) 44 Christy Georges (R), El Paso, Texas.
5. (14) 7 Al Hejna, Clear Lake, Iowa.
6. (8) 26 Brian Williams, Fayetteville, Ark.
7. (6) 22b Rick Beebe, Shawnee, Kan.
8. (3) 85 Thomas Tillison Jr. (R), Wellston, Okla., Hughes/Geddes, $75.
9. (7) 99h Trevor Hunt (R), Liberty, Mo., Hughes/Hatfield, $90.
10. (10) 12g Jeremy Green, Enid, Okla., Ramirez/Janes, $75.
11. (16) 98 Jeff Cutshaw, Cross Timbers, Mo., Hoffman/Design, $75.
12. (9) 22 Brad Buck (R), Paragould, Ark., TRE/SCP, $75.
13. (12) 11n Gene Nicholas (R), Lowell, Ark., Lighting/Kelly, $75.
14. (11) 15 Richard Payne, Jefferson City, Mo., Allen/Kraft, $75.
15. (13) 11 Matt Martin (R), Enid, Okla., BillsBuilt/, $75.
16. (15) 54 David Hendrix (R), Laquey, Mo., Shaw/RCE, $75.

SWAN ENERGY “A” MAIN (40 laps):
1. (1) 75 Terry Phillips, Springfield, Mo., GRT/Hatfield, 40, $3000.
2. (5) 20s Stormy Scott (R), Las Cruces, N.M., Hughes/ProPower, 40, $1700.
3. (25) 19r Ryan Gustin, Marshalltown, Iowa, Hughes/Mullins, 40, $1200.
4. (10) 20 Rodney Sanders, Happy, Texas, Hughes/Geddes, 40, $1000.
5. (15) 20z Zack VanderBeek, New Sharon, Iowa, Hughes/Sput’s, 40, $9000.
6. (3) 5t Randy Timms, Wheatland, Okla., Hughes/Geddes, 40, $800.
7. (4) 0 Richie Gustin, Gilman, Iowa, GRT/Yeoman, 40, $700.
8. (19) 186 Jeremy Payne, Springfield, Mo., GRT/RoushYates, 40, $750.
9. (11) 1st Johnny Scott, Las Cruces, N.M., Hughes/ProPower, 40, $600.
10. (9) 20r Bryan Rowland, Woodward, Okla., Hughes/ProPower, 40, $550.
11. (17) 12b Johnny Bone Jr., Pea Ridge, Ark., TRE/Homegrown, 40, $500.
12. (6) 2j Jason Russell (R), Henley, Mo., GRT/Creason, 40, $300.
13. (7) 71 Jason Cummins, New Richland, Minn., Skyrocket/Sput’s, 40, $400.
14. (20) 88d Matt Dotson, Clark, Mo., Hughes/BMS, 40, $375.
15. (18) 12 Jason Hughes, Watts, Okla., Hughes/Mullins, 40, $400.
16. (8) 31 Corey Dripps, Waterloo, Iowa, BC/ProPower, 40, $325.
17. (24) 02 Tanner Mullens (R), Wichita, Kan., Hughes/BMR, 40, $300.
18. (23) 7 Al Hejna, Clear Lake, Iowa, BC/JRM, 40, $300.
19. (29) 90 Terry Schultz, Sedalia, Mo., GRT/Mullins, 40, $300.
20. (13) 73 Mickey Burrell, Fair Grove, Mo., TRE/Ruble, 40, $300.
21. (26) 22d Daniel Hilsabeck (R), Waukee, Iowa, GRT/Mullins, 40, $100.
22. (28) 16 Austin Siebert, Grandview, Mo., GRT/Mullins, 40, $100.
23. (27) 22b Rick Beebe, Shawnee, Kan., Hughes/Mullins, 40, $100.
24. (12) 98 John Allen, Chanute, Kan., Hughes/Mullins, 39, mechanical, $300..
25. (16) 4r Dereck Ramirez, Woodward, Okla., Hughes/ProPower, 29, flat tire, $400.
26. (21) 97 Cade Dillard (R), Robeline, La., Impressive/Parker, 20, mechanical, $300.
27. (14) 03 Chase Jones (R), Eldorado Springs, Mo., Shaw/, 19, suspension, $250.
28. (22) 3 Kelly Shryock, Fertile, Iowa, Skyrocket/ProPower, 17, engine, $300.
29. (30) 38c Jason Pursley, Hermitage, Mo., Allen/Midstate, 14, mechanical, $250.
30. (2) 555 Ryan Ruter, Kanawha, Iowa, Sidebiter/Sput’s, 5, brake line, $300.
DNS – 26 Brian Williams, Fayetteville, Ark., Hughes/Ora’s, 0, did not start, $200.
DNS – 44 Christy Georges (R), El Paso, Texas, GRT/Barnett, 0, did not start, $200.

Carson’s Corner Napa Factory Stock Results 8/11/2012
A-Feature:1. Brian Schutt (Lebanon, MO), 2. Burl Woods (Republic, MO), 3. Sundance Keepper (Everton, MO), 4. Kenny Carroll (Camdenton, MO), 5. Chip Shaddox (Wheatland, MO), 6. Marc Carter (Warrensburg, MO), 7. Johnny Coats (Joplin, MO), 8. Randy Gilmore (Wheatland, MO), 9. Jay Prevete (Windsor, MO), 10. Mike Bitner (Frontenac, KS), 11. Craig Danuser (Montreal, MO), 12. Brent Bartgis (Bolivar, MO), 13. T J Faulkenberry (Urich, MO), 14. Michael McGilvray (Wheatland, MO), 15. Jeff Pipala (Macks Creek, MO), 16. Nicholas Gibson (Freeman, MO), 17. Dan Corum (Wheatland, MO), 18. Kyle Long (Aldrich, MO), 19. Bradley Gideon (Nixa, MO), 20. Richard Curnutt (Macks Creek, MO),

Heat 1:1. Brian Schutt (Lebanon, MO), 2. Sundance Keepper (Everton, MO), 3. Randy Gilmore (Wheatland, MO), 4. Marc Carter (Warrensburg, MO), 5. Jay Prevete (Windsor, MO), 6. T J Faulkenberry (Urich, MO), 7. Michael McGilvray (Wheatland, MO),

Heat 2:1. Burl Woods (Republic, MO), 2. Johnny Coats (Joplin, MO), 3. Chip Shaddox (Wheatland, MO), 4. Dan Corum (Wheatland, MO), 5. Brent Bartgis (Bolivar, MO), 6. Richard Curnutt (Macks Creek, MO), 7. Bradley Gideon (Nixa, MO),

Heat 3:1. Kenny Carroll (Camdenton, MO), 2. Mike Bitner (Frontenac, KS), 3. Kyle Long (Aldrich, MO), 4. Craig Danuser (Montreal, MO), 5. Nicholas Gibson (Freeman, MO), 6. Jeff Pipala (Macks Creek, MO),

DJ’s RV B-Modified Results 8/11/2012
A-Feature:1. Shawn Strong (Billings, MO), 2. Galen Hassler (Columbia, MO), 3. Kris Jackson (Lebanon, MO), 4. Jeff Miller (Hermitage, MO), 5. Mike Streigel (Wheatland, MO), 6. Dustin Campbell (Nevada, MO), 7. Michael Shaddy (Lebanon, MO), 8. Gary Fain (Lone Jack, MO), 9. Tracy Manning (Wheatland, MO), 10. Jason Otto (Richland, MO), 11. Colt Pruente (Verona, MO), 12. Gary Lewis (Columbia, MO), 13. Terry Phillips (Nixa, MO), 14. Stacy Hall (Bolivar, MO), 15. Justin Amick (Osceola, MO), 16. Zach Zeugin (Fair Play, MO), 17. John Gamble, 18. Scott Chism (Bolivar, MO), 19. Tracy Witherspoon (WIndsor, MO), 20. David Harris (Chilhowee, MO), 21. Chris Brockway (Warrensburg, MO), 22. Bob Kerbs (Nevada, MO), 23. Jeff McNew (Blue Springs, MO), 24. Dowen Cale Turner (Jefferson City, MO),

B-Feature:1. Mike Streigel (Wheatland, MO), 2. Jeff Miller (Hermitage, MO), 3. Tracy Witherspoon (WIndsor, MO), 4. Gary Fain (Lone Jack, MO), 5. John Gamble, 6. Zach Zeugin (Fair Play, MO), 7. Jeff McNew (Blue Springs, MO), 8. David Harris (Chilhowee, MO), 9. Chad Neill (Dunnegan, MO), 10. Ernie Walker (Sedalia, MO), 11. Mike Green (Fair Grove, MO), 12. Brandon Sawyers (Flemington, MO), 13. Ed Adams (Rogers, AR), 14. Nate Thomas (Conway, MO),

Heat 1:1. Colt Pruente (Verona, MO), 2. Scott Chism (Bolivar, MO), 3. Gary Lewis (Columbia, MO), 4. Justin Amick (Osceola, MO), 5. David Harris (Chilhowee, MO), 6. Jeff McNew (Blue Springs, MO), 7. Ernie Walker (Sedalia, MO), 8. John Gamble,

Heat 2:1. Dowen Cale Turner (Jefferson City, MO), 2. Stacy Hall (Bolivar, MO), 3. Michael Shaddy (Lebanon, MO), 4. Tracy Manning (Wheatland, MO), 5. Brandon Sawyers (Flemington, MO), 6. Chad Neill (Dunnegan, MO), 7. Jeff Miller (Hermitage, MO), 8. Nate Thomas (Conway, MO),

Heat 3:1. Kris Jackson (Lebanon, MO), 2. Shawn Strong (Billings, MO), 3. Galen Hassler (Columbia, MO), 4. Terry Phillips (Nixa, MO), 5. Tracy Witherspoon (WIndsor, MO), 6. Mike Green (Fair Grove, MO), 7. Zach Zeugin (Fair Play, MO),

Heat 4:1. Jason Otto (Richland, MO), 2. Dustin Campbell (Nevada, MO), 3. Bob Kerbs (Nevada, MO), 4. Chris Brockway (Warrensburg, MO), 5. Mike Streigel (Wheatland, MO), 6. Gary Fain (Lone Jack, MO), 7. Ed Adams (Rogers, AR),

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