7/17/2022
Ohio Valley Speedway
Corey Delancey, Tyler Carpenter & KC Burdette Bag Feature Wins at Ohio Valley Speedway
After two weeks of rainouts the Ohio Valley Speedway welcomed back eager race fans and a pit full of race cars for the ‘Country Roads Classic’ featuring the first appearance of the Steel Block Late Model Series. Picking up feature wins and trips to the KMA Auto Victory Lane were Corey Delancey, Tyler Carpenter, KC Burdette, Jarrod Willis, Jamie Harper, Justin Carpenter, Bryson Long and Stephen Sutler.
Parkersburg, WV’s Corey Delancey would chase down and pass race long leader Daniel Hill to secure the top spot in the Steel Block Late Model Tour’s ‘Country Roads Classic’. The driver of the C2 machine would charge from his 5th starting spot enroute to the win over Daniel Hill, Zach Milbee, Matt Melvin and Mike Sprouse.
In the Las Trancas Super Late Model division, a strong 21 car field would fill the pit area. It was all Tyler Carpenter of Parkersburg, WV notching his third consecutive feature win at the Valley and 5th overall. Carpenter would propel his Kryptonite #28 machine to the point and lead all 25 circuits and park it in the KMA Auto Victory Lane. Following Carpenter, was current point leader Harold Redman Jr., Andy Bond, Rod Evans in his season debut and Josh Tonkin.
Parkersburg, WV’s KC Burdette would garner his 3rd win in a row in the Polymer Services UMP Modified division. A hard earned victory for Burdette as early race leader Kyle Bond would vault off the front row and lead the pack. Bond would feel the pressure of Burdette throughout the event as the driver of the KC44 looked high and low repeatedly to no avail as Bond was able turn back his advances. Finally in the late stages of the race Burdette was able to grab the low side and power by to secure the feature win. Following Burdette was Bond, Travis Dickson, Tyler Carpenter and Eddie Carrier Jr.
An eighteen car Pike Street Lanes Sportmod class would see first time winner
Jarrod Willis put the #3 machine in the KMA Victory Lane. Subbing for Pat Garrett, Willis would control the Sportmod A Main enroute to the win ahead of Toby Wilson, Brandon Lewis, Ron Pickens and Levi Wright.
A pair of Bill’s Auto Salvage SCDRA 4 Cylinder features would be on the docket with Jamie Harper and Justin Carpenter splitting the pair of features. In the make up feature from June 10th it was Jamie Harper of Portsmouth, Ohio picking up his first feature of the season aboard the Southern Ohio Auto Sales/ Deer Crossing Archery/ Darby’s Heating and Cooling/ Clark’s Rides/ Big Sandy’s/ Wise Racing/ SAMtastic Designs #964. Following Harper to the payout window was Patrick Willbarger, Josh Ayers, Jeff Rankin and Matt Schofield.
In the regular scheduled Bill’s Auto Salvage SCDRA 4 Cylinder event it was Vienna, WV’s Justin Carpenter notching his first win of the season. Following Carpenter across the line was Matt Schofield, Jamie Harper, Patrick Willbarger and Chaz Dawson.
The kids of the Mike’s Auto Body WRA Mini Wedge division would kick off the program with Bryson Long claiming his 7th Young Gun feature win of the season ahead of Ryder Parsons and Easton Mayle. In the Veteran division it was Stephen Sutler grabbing his 2nd feature event of the season in front of Avie Sprouse and Joey Miller.
Join us next Friday Night, July 22nd as the Valley plays host to one of the tracks favorite events of the summer…. The Toys for Tots ‘Christmas In July’ event. Help us benefit the Toys for Tots program by stuffing Santa’s sleigh with gifts as we help support a great organization. Plus a full program of racing featuring the make up UMP Modified feature from June 10th and the EDGE Hotmods join the festive card.
Ohio Valley Speedway Feature Results for Friday, July 15th:
Las Trancas Super Late Model Feature: Tyler Carpenter, Harold Redman Jr., Andy Bond, Rod Evans, Josh Tonkin, Robbie Bostic, Jeremy Blake, Brock Morris, Jackie Burdette, Ed Shuman, Kenny Newhouse, Chris Parks, George Klintworth, Adam Tonkin, Tom Carder, Greg Gellner, Chase Frohnapfel, Zach Hill, Robbie Scott, Bill Whited, Marshall Wiblin
Steel Block Late Model Tour ‘Country Roads Classic’ Feature: Corey Delancey, Daniel Hill, Zach Milbee, Matt Melvin, Mike Sprouse, Russ Frohapfel, Dustin Sprouse, Tyler Riggs, Chris Williams, Tommy Powell, DNS Ted Johnson Jr., Trey Watson
Polymer Services UMP Modified Feature: KC Burdette, Kyle Bond, Travis Dickson, Tyler Carpenter, Eddie Carrier Jr., Coleman Evans, Kenny Johnson, Larry Bond, Robin Ours, Kendall Hodge, Jayson Spaur, Vince Conrad, Jim Ruckman, Roger Arix, Butch Whitecotton, Bobby Bagley, Chad Roush, DNS Austin Wilson, Jaydon Ritchea
Pike Street Lanes Sportmod Feature: Jarrod Willis, Toby Wilson, Brandon Lewis, Ron Pickens, Levi Wright, Tyler Harper, Steven Gibson, Kasey Rankin, Curt Reck, Andy Green, Russell Murphy, Michael Robinson, Scott Alden, Nic Green, Montana Legg, Scott Robinson, Al Smith, Colby Amos
Bill’s Auto Salvage SCDRA 4 Cylinder Make Up Feature: Jamie Harper, Patrick Willbarger, Josh Ayers, Jeff Rankin, Matt Schofield, Ted Dille, Mike Tennant, Mason Wolfe, Jeff Roberts, Zach Kidder, Paul Midcap, Jacob McDaniel
Bill’s Auto Salvage SCRDA 4 Cylinder Feature: Justin Carpenter, Matt Schofield, Jamie Harper, Patrick Willbarger, Chaz Dawson, Brandon Harris, Josh Ayers, Hunter Stephens, Jacob McDaniel, Mike Tennant, Jeff Roberts, Zach Kidder, Mason Wolfe, Paul Midcap, Joseph Milligan, Jeff Rankin, Ted Dille, Adam Miller, Jeremy Simmons
Mike’s Auto Body WRA Mini Wedge Young Guns Feature: Bryson Long, Ryder Parsons, Easton Mayle, Walker Slayton, Karson Burdette Trophies by Salon 31
Mike’s Auto Body WRA Mini Wedge Veteran Feature: Stephen Sutler, Avie Sprouse, Joey Miller, Tanner Ritchea, Kaden Sexton, David Sutler, Corell Reck, Tyler Ritchea, Colin Knox Trophies by Salon 31
Submitted By: Dan Patterson
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