By Bob Johnson
DOE RUN, MO--(August 18, 2006) After this past Friday night, Bill Nickelson of DeSoto, MO can no longer be called a bridesmaid, as he finally achieved what every racer dreams of when they start racing, the opportunity to carry the checkered flag after their first feature win.
At the drop of the green, Ray Statler jumped out in front and looked to be on his way to the winner's circle with Shannon Burch and Nickelson close behind. The stars and the planets were aligned in Nickelson's favor however and a near spin by Statler collected Burch, bringing out the caution flag and sending him to the back of the field . Nickelson lined up behind Statler on the restart and when the checkered flag waved, it was Nickelson across the line first, Statler second, Ronnie Moser third, Burch fourth and Steve Wright fifth.
Ronnie Moser won the first heat, Statler second and Chris Pettus third. Burch won the second heat, Nickelson second and CJ Wright third.
In the 600cc Multi class, Tony Roney returned to the track and the winner's circle after a two week absence. Mark Gass finished behind Roney in the feature event, Casey Barnhouse third, Joey Boyd fourth and Jeff Wurst fifth.
Barnhouse won the first heat, Boyd second and Tom Sydnor third. Gass won the second heat, Roney second and Mark Shirshekan third.
In the Dwarf car division, Brad Paquet carried the checkers in the feature event. Matt Dotson second, Jim Daley third, Chris Hayes fourth and Wayne Arnold fifth. Hayes won the heat race, Billy Joe Beard second and Paquet third.
Scottie Gretzmacher had another good night in the Stock Kart class, winning both his heat race and the A-Main. Damien Atchley posted a strong second place finish, Andrew Cash third, Garret Burns fourth and Wayne Arnold fifth.
Mackenzie Roney finished second to Gretzmacher in the first heat, Travis Almon third. Atchley won the second heat, Burns second and Arnold third.
With a story behind every car, a special appearance by the Vintage cars proved to be a delight for the fans. Vintage cars are "rescued" race cars from as far back as the 1950's that have been lovingly restored and serve as tributes to both their former owners and drivers. Ricky Wolfmeier won the 15 lap feature event, Marc McClintock second, Butch Graham third, Tim Vaneck fourth and George McClintock fifth.
Vancek won the first heat, Wolfmeier second and Randy Horton Jr. third. Brian Wolfmeier won the second heat, Marc McClintock second and Butch Graham third.
Racing will resume Friday, August 25th for the Mini Stocks, 600cc Multi, Dwarf cars, Stock Karts and Hornet classes. Gates open at 6:00 p.m., practice begins at 7:30 p.m., racing begins at 8:00 p.m. For more information, visit the track's website at www.doerunraceway.com or phone (573) 756-8889.
DOE RUN, MO--(August 18, 2006) After this past Friday night, Bill Nickelson of DeSoto, MO can no longer be called a bridesmaid, as he finally achieved what every racer dreams of when they start racing, the opportunity to carry the checkered flag after their first feature win.
At the drop of the green, Ray Statler jumped out in front and looked to be on his way to the winner's circle with Shannon Burch and Nickelson close behind. The stars and the planets were aligned in Nickelson's favor however and a near spin by Statler collected Burch, bringing out the caution flag and sending him to the back of the field . Nickelson lined up behind Statler on the restart and when the checkered flag waved, it was Nickelson across the line first, Statler second, Ronnie Moser third, Burch fourth and Steve Wright fifth.
Ronnie Moser won the first heat, Statler second and Chris Pettus third. Burch won the second heat, Nickelson second and CJ Wright third.
In the 600cc Multi class, Tony Roney returned to the track and the winner's circle after a two week absence. Mark Gass finished behind Roney in the feature event, Casey Barnhouse third, Joey Boyd fourth and Jeff Wurst fifth.
Barnhouse won the first heat, Boyd second and Tom Sydnor third. Gass won the second heat, Roney second and Mark Shirshekan third.
In the Dwarf car division, Brad Paquet carried the checkers in the feature event. Matt Dotson second, Jim Daley third, Chris Hayes fourth and Wayne Arnold fifth. Hayes won the heat race, Billy Joe Beard second and Paquet third.
Scottie Gretzmacher had another good night in the Stock Kart class, winning both his heat race and the A-Main. Damien Atchley posted a strong second place finish, Andrew Cash third, Garret Burns fourth and Wayne Arnold fifth.
Mackenzie Roney finished second to Gretzmacher in the first heat, Travis Almon third. Atchley won the second heat, Burns second and Arnold third.
With a story behind every car, a special appearance by the Vintage cars proved to be a delight for the fans. Vintage cars are "rescued" race cars from as far back as the 1950's that have been lovingly restored and serve as tributes to both their former owners and drivers. Ricky Wolfmeier won the 15 lap feature event, Marc McClintock second, Butch Graham third, Tim Vaneck fourth and George McClintock fifth.
Vancek won the first heat, Wolfmeier second and Randy Horton Jr. third. Brian Wolfmeier won the second heat, Marc McClintock second and Butch Graham third.
Racing will resume Friday, August 25th for the Mini Stocks, 600cc Multi, Dwarf cars, Stock Karts and Hornet classes. Gates open at 6:00 p.m., practice begins at 7:30 p.m., racing begins at 8:00 p.m. For more information, visit the track's website at www.doerunraceway.com or phone (573) 756-8889.
