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Exciting Doubleheader Weekend at Tyler County Speedway; One for the Record Books

Jonathan Davenport, Rich Michael Jr., Evans Brothers Shine at America’s Baddest Bullring

(Middlebourne, WV) A huge doubleheader weekend at America’s Baddest Bullring was one for the ages as race fans were treated to two nights of outstanding action as only the Tyler County Speedway can deliver. From new track records, an appearance by NASCAR star Kyle Larson, cold and windy conditions, a 2hr rain delay, an Evans Brothers sweep, over 200 race cars and some tremendous side by side action, a fantastic racing surface, the two day event had it all and then some.

It all got underway on Thursday Night with the first Castrol FloRacing Night in America paying $10,000 to the win and live on FloRacing TV. The best racers in America would roll into Middlebourne including a special appearance by NASCAR Star Kyle Larson who would take a crack at taming the ‘Bullring’ aboard the Rumley Racing #6 Super Late Model. In qualifications it was Fairmont, WV’s Jacob Hawkins setting a new track record and wowing the enthusiastic crowd with a time of 12.08 seconds besting the previous mark of 12.12. In the 40 lap feature a great battle between dirt late model superstars Jonathan Davenport, Tyler Erb and Kyle Larson would thrill fans. When the checkered fell it was Blairsville, GA’s Jonathan Davenport turning back a late race challenge by Tyler Erb to notch the first ever Castrol FloRacing Night in America and besting the star studded field. Following Davenport was Tyler Erb, a very impressive Kyle Larson turning his first ever laps at America’s Baddest Bullring, Mason Zeigler and Jacob Hawkins would round out the top five.

In the accompanying running of the Renegades of Dirt Season Opener it was Ischua, NY’s Rich Michael Jr. overtaking early leader Josh Harris to secure the ‘Let it Ride 25’ title. Following the impressive Michael across the stout field was the aforementioned Harris, Drake Troutman, Eddie Carrier and Daniel Hill.
Also on the card was the Appalachian Mineral Title Company FASTRAK division and it was 2020 FASTRAK National champion Braeden Dillinger blitzing the field as the Dawson, PA racer would lead Trey Watson and Brandon Weigle across the line.

The ‘Bullring’ would take a day off on Friday to recover from Thursday’s action but would return on Saturday Night for the prestigious running of the 11th Annual Pat Herrick Memorial for Steel Block Late Models along with the rescheduled RUSH Night at the Bullring. An incredible field of some of the regions best would converge on the ‘Bullring’ to the tune of 160 racers that would produce a super night of racing.

A strong field of thirty three Steel Block Late Models would arrive looking for the $2025 first place prize in the running of the Pat Herrick Memorial. Mineral Wells, WV’s Tyler Evans would pilot the Evans Construction #17 machine into the WVU of Parkersburg Victory Lane for the first time in his career besting a great field of cars. Some superb action was taking place behind the leader but it was all Evans up front as the 2020 Ohio Valley Speedway track champion had them covered in impressive fashion. Following Evans across the line was the ‘Mad Mexican’ Troy Frazier, Zack Milbee, Tyler Riggs and Corey Delancey.

Not to be outdone by older brother Tyler, Coleman Evans would also park his Evans Construction UMP Modified in the WVU of Parkersburg Victory Lane as well. This would also be Coleman’s first ever win at America’s Baddest Bullring. A very tough field of twenty eight competitors would start the evening and the action was hot and heavy behind the leader, however it was all Coleman Evans at the line. Following Evans to the pay window was defending track champion Cody Brightwell, Kenny Johnson, week 1 winner Mark Dickson, and an impressive Anthony Arbogast would round out the top five.

The ‘Bullring’ would welcome the RUSH racers back to the Tyler County Speedway after last weeks rainout and picking up a win in the RUSH Sportsman Modified was Chas Wolbert of Warren, Ohio over Kole Holden and Garrett Krummert. In the accompanying RUSH Sprints it was Gale Ruth Jr. of Pleasantville, PA besting Chad Ruhlman and John Mollick.

Another stout field of twenty nine Sigler Fabrication EDGE Hotmods presented by Poske Performance Parts would see a Jim Dandy of an event as the top four would race under a blanket for the races majority. A late race move in traffic would vault ‘Big Daddy’ Steve Magyar of Wileyville, WV to the WVU of Parkersburg Victory Lane over a bevy of equally fast racers. Behind Magyar was Daniel Muldrew, Logan Reed, Tom Sigler and Jeff Gorrell. Magyar pilots the Traymark LLC/ Shreff’s Hometown BBQ/ Mids Meats/ Peak Powdercoating/ AutoZone/ Headley’s Meats/ Letter Rip Graphics Bandit Chassis.

Maybe the best race of the night would take place in the Middlebourne Galaxy Sportmod division as a tremendous three car battle would ensue for the races duration between Miles Cook, Reed Bishop and Cruz Vandall. All three talented racers would go back and forth high and low on the table top smooth ‘Bullring’ surface but when the checkered flag fell it was South Charleston, WV racer Cruz Vandall backing up his Friday Night win at Ohio Valley Speedway with another WVU-P Checkered Flag. Following Vandall across the line was Bishop, last weeks feature winner Steven Dotson, CJ Dotson and Tyler Parrish.

A strong contingent of twenty four Bullring Bombers would see the first leg of the Weekend Warrior Series and Tanya Colvin of Pennsboro, WV would best them all aboard the Jackson Towing/ D&D Custom/ Mick Baker 08’ Cobalt. Following Colvin was Billy Pratt, Billy Bunnell, Bill Doll and Jason Frazier.

The youth league of auto racing would kick start the Saturday evening action with Cruz Thomas grabbing the win in the Phillips Drug Junior MWRA class ahead of Josh Baldwin and Bryson Roberts. It was Jake Casto taking the first prize courtesy of the Herrick Family in honor of the Pat Herrick Memorial over Carson Thomas and Keith Powell in the Senior Division.

Be sure to join us next Saturday Night, April 24th as the Tyler County Speedway plays host to the ‘Great American Late Model Race’ for FASTRAK Late Models paying $5,000 to win. Plus racing action in all other classes.

Tyler County Speedway, Thursday Night, April 15th Feature Results

Castrol FloRacing Night in America Feature: Jonathan Davenport, Tyler Erb, Kyle Larson, Mason Zeigler, Jacob Hawkins, Tyler Carpenter, Tim Dohm, Mike Marlar, Steve Weigle, Devin Moran, Ryan King, Tyler Stutler, Brian Baumberger, Tanner English, Kyle Bond, Hudson O’Neal, Josh Richards, Kyle Thomas, Steve Casebolt, Tyler Evans, Boom Briggs, Drake Troutman, DNQ: Greg Oakes, Jared Hawkins, Kurt Burge, Kenny Rucker, Travis Brown, Chad Smith, Paul Wilmoth Jr.

Appalachian Mineral Title Company FASTRAK Late Model Feature: Braeden Dillinger, Trey Watson, Brandon Weigle, Luke Hyre, Donnie Dotson, Derrick Shaw, Hayden Jacobs, Ryan Payne, Cole Petrelle, Ryan Hare, George Casto III, Thomas McCarty

Renegades of Dirt UMP Modified ‘Let it Ride 25’ Feature: Rich Michael Jr., Josh Harris, Drake Troutman, Eddie Carrier, Daniel Hill, Mark Dickson, Coleman Evans, Michael Altobelli, Anthony Arbogast, Tyler Hendrix, Robert Garnes, Doug Carson, Cody Henthorn, Phil Jeffries, Jason Brennan, Kenny Johnson, Travis Dickson, Danny Thomas, Ryan Jones, Chad Roush, Tyler Nicely, Travis Thomas, DNQ: Justin Hart, Wylie Ford

Tyler County Speedway, Saturday Night, April 17th Feature Results

11th Annual Pat Herrick Memorial for Steel Block Late Models: Tyler Evans, Troy Frazier, Zack Milbee, Tyler Riggs, Corey Delancey, Jacob Curnette, Alan Baker, Dustin Sprouse, Matt Melvin, Shane Bailey, TJ Watson, Ronnie Souders, William Rose, Robbie Lewis, Jared Hawkins, Russ Frohnapfel, Josh Gibson, Ryan Keckley, Kenny Rucker, Jimmy Morey, Thomas Baker, DNQ: Joseph Harper, Cory Workman, Gary Wilcoxen, Joe Cloutier, Brandon Mullins, Brian Eaton, Roger Gancs, Collin Holmes, Mike Foggin, Teddy Johnson, Craig Haynes, Russ Frohnapfel, Kent Keyser

Rush Sportsman Modified Feature: Chas Wolbert, Kole Holden, Garrett Krummert, Robert Kristyak, Jordan Ehrenberg, Justin Shea, Benjamin Easler

Rush Sprint Car Feature: Gale Ruth Jr., Chad Ruhlman, John Mollick, Rod George, Blaze Myers, Tyler Newhart, Nolan Groves, Ricky Tucker Jr.

Jenkins Auto Parts UMP Modified Feature: Coleman Evans, Cody Brightwell, Kenny Johnson, Mark Dickson, Anthony Arbogast, Kyle Bond, Kyle Thomas, JP Roberts, Travis Dickson, Danny Thomas, Mitch Thomas, Chad Smith, Brian Clegg, James Swenski, Justin Hart, Gerald Deitch, Jesse Rupe, Paul Baker, DNS: Andrew McCloud, Robin Lashley, Travis Thomas, Travis Harper, Joe Hamon, Ryan Jones, Daniel Eddy, Jim Ruckman, Gary Dalton

Middlebourne Galaxy Sportmod Feature: Cruz Vandall, Reed Bishop, Steven Dotson, CJ Dotson, Tyler Parrish, Wylie Ford, TJ Arnold, Pat Garrett, Sonny Leek, Wesley Reed, Ron Pickins, Miles Cook, Todd Ervin, Jason Todd, Roland Fullmer, Zach Marks, Jake Neff DNS: Ashley Simonton, Scott Alden, Mike Sprouse

Sigler Fabrication EDGE Hotmod Feature presented by Poske Performance Parts: Steve Magyar, Daniel Muldrew, Logan Reed, Tom Sigler, Jeff Gorrell, JJ Arnold, Caleb Thomas, James Schnegg, Ron Craddock, Lou Ennis, Ethan Springer, Eric Keller, Jamie Thomas, Andrew Taylor, Tyler Spencer, Makenzie Dotson, Kip Swiger, Zack Robinson, DNS: Mickey Thorpe, Dave Mackey, Michael Thomas, Allen Clark, Tristen Stewart, Casey Richards, Tripp Perine, Josh Sigler, Trent Speicher, Michael Lanham

Bullring Bomber Feature: Tanya Colvin, Billy Pratt, Billy Bunnell, Bill Doll, Jason Frazier, Jake Tidd, Scott Critchfield, Mitch Eddy, Mike Todd, Donnie Dotson, Donnie Kimball, Landon Swiger, Katelyn Tidd, Jay Todd, Kenny Harris, Joe Price, Jared McElroy, Eric Tidd, Timothy Harlan, Clifford Flanigan , Tim Coberly, Joey Price DNS: Mick Baker, Haley Muncy

Phillips Drug Senior Mini Wedge Feature: Jake Casto, Carson Thomas, Keith Powell, Wyatt Demoss, Peyton Baker

Phillips Drug Junior Mini Wedge Feature: Cruz Thomas, Josh Baldwin, Bryson Roberts, Leah Brightwell, Arianna Henthorn, Remington Demoss, Kyndi Glover, Bentley Thomas, Hunter Dotson, Brielle Todd

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