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BUCKEYE RETRO SERIES (BRS) MMW Race #6
By Larry Mattingly
HENRY, AGAIN, IN MMW BRS NORTH RACE
CANTON, OH Like Old Man River Cap Henry just keeps rolling along, as he swept to victory in both the Formula One/Indy and Can-Am classes Sat. Jan. 11 in the Buckeye Retro Series (BRS) North event at Marks Model World on the unique 161 foot house King track built by track owner Mark Kitto.
Henrys latest triumphs marked wins number five and six in BRS competition, as the young Bellevue, OH charger remained undefeated in series action.
FORMULA ONE/INDY RESULTS
QUALIFYING
Henry laid down the gauntlet early, leading a 32-car field in qualifying with a record setting run of 4.947, eclipsing Ron Hershmans former track record of 4.994. Henry was the only driver in the nines, as team mate Brad Feurstein was second with a run of 5.049. Ton Lauterbach (5.053), Ricky Bennardo Jr (5.097), and Ron Smith (5.093) rounded out the top-five.
1. Cap Henry 4.947
2. Brad Feurstein 5.049
3. Tom Lauterbach 5.053
4. Ricky Bennardo Jr 5.087
5. Ron Smith 5.093
6. Jeff Lauterbach 5.123
7. Dave Gardiner 5.134
8. Larry Kinsey 5.153
9. Mark Gardiner 5.156
10. Willy Custer 5.166
11. Ron Hershman 5.171
12. Bud Bartos 5.175
13. Scott Lemon 5.183
14. Don Weidig - 5.197
15. Marc Picione 5.248
16. Dan Myers II 5.262
17. Ken Kanyok 5.286
18. Dave Simerka 5.296
19. Greg Fox 5.324
20. Larry Mattingly 5.361
21. Ross Schraf 5.395
22. Den Krivacek 5.398
23. Mike Panko 5.410
24. Al Rutti 5.424
25. Rick Bennardo Sr 5.488
26. Mike Duke 5.531
27. Bob Summers 5.596
28. Rick Moody 5.651
29. Joel Dine 5.671
30. Matt Easterday 5.690
31. Dan Pops Myers 5.947
32. Rick Easterday 6.141
FORMULA ONE/INDY MAINS
D-Main
Bob Summers picked up his first BRS main event victory, capturing a very tightly contested D-Main that was dominated by MMW regulars. Summers won by a two-lap margin, as he was the only driver in the race to register 32 laps on the orange and green lanes. That ended up being the determining factor over Mike Duke and Joel Dine, who both finished with 243-laps. Rick Moody finished fourth, outdistancing Rick Bennardo Sr, Matt Easterday, Dan Pops Myers and Rick Easterday.
FAST FACTS
1. Bob Summers 245 laps
Chassis: Built by Mark Kitto / MMW (112g) Gear Ratio: 7/28 Front Tires: JK
Rear Tires: Alpha Body: O/S McLaren M7 Controller: Difalco
2. Mike Duke 243+20 laps
Chassis: Built by RPM / JK (112g) Gear Ratio: 7/28 Front Tires: JK
Rear Tires: Alpha Body: No Data Controller: Third Eye
3. Joel Dine 243+15 laps
Chassis: Built by Mark Kitto / MMW (112g) Gear Ratio: 7/28 Front Tires: R-Geo
Rear Tires: Parma Body: Parma Matra Controller: Difalco
4. Rick Moody 239 laps
Chassis: Built by Mark Kitto / MMW (113g) Gear Ratio: 7/28 Front Tires: JK
Rear Tires: JK Body: Parma Matra Controller: Difalco
5. Rick Bennardo Sr 233 laps
Chassis: Built by R-Geo / R-Geo (104g) Gear Ratio: 7/28 Front Tires: R-Geo
Rear Tires: Parma Body: Parma Matra Controller: Third Eye
6. Matt Easterday 218 laps
Chassis: Built by Rick Davis / Davis (104g) Gear Ratio: 7/28 Front Tires: JK
Rear Tires: Koford Body: O/S McLaren M7 Controller: Difalco
7. Dan Pops Myers 211 laps
Chassis: Built by CHR / JK (111g) Gear Ratio: 7/28 Front Tires: JK
Rear Tires: Koford Body: Parma Matra Controller: Third Eye
8. Rick Easterday 202 laps
Chassis: Built by F.U. Racing / JK (111g) Gear Ratio: 7/28 Front Tires: JK
Rear Tires: Koford Body: O/S McLaren M7 Controller: No Data
C-Main
Wing car transplant Greg Fox dominated a talent laden C-Main by running away from the field to win by a comfortable nine laps. Fox turned race laps of 5.2 and under on seven of the eight lanes in demonstrating his superiority over the rest of the pack. The biggest battle was for the second position between veterans Mike Panko and Dave Simerka, with Simerka gaining the spot by mere inches. Al Rutti was two laps further back in fourth, finishing ahead of Ken Kanyok, Larry Mattingly, Den Krivacek and Ross Scharf.
FAST FACTS
1. Greg Fox 267 laps
Chassis: Built by Dave Gardiner / DG (116g) Gear Ratio: 7/28 Front Tires: JK
Rear Tires: Alpha Body: O/S McLaren M7 Controller: DR Racing
2. Dave Simerka 258+6 laps
Chassis: Built by Bud Bartos / Bartos (112g) Gear Ratio: 7/29 Front Tires: CLR
Rear Tires: Alpha Body: O/S McLaren M7 Controller: Difalco
3. Mike Panko 258+6 laps
Chassis: Built by Mark Kitto / MMW (117g) Gear Ratio: 7/28 Front Tires: HVR
Rear Tires: JK Body: O/S McLaren M7 Controller: Difalco
4. Al Rutti 256 laps
Chassis: Built by Bud Bartos / Bartos (111g) Gear Ratio: 7/-- Front Tires: Bartos
Rear Tires: JK Body: O/S McLaren M7 Controller: Difalco
5. Ken Kanyok 250 laps
Chassis: Built by Mark Kitto / JK (115g) Gear Ratio: 7/28 Front Tires: JK
Rear Tires: Alpha Body: O/S McLaren M7 Controller: Difalco
6. Larry Mattingly 248 laps
Chassis: Built by Merry Muffin / Merry Muffin (111g) Gear Ratio: 7/28 Front Tires: CLR ... Rear Tires: Alpha Body: O/S McLaren M9 Controller: Third Eye
7. Den Krivacek 246 laps
Chassis: Built by Den Krivacek / DK (118g) Gear Ratio: 7/28 Front Tires: Den K
Rear Tires: Alpha Body: O/S McLaren M7 Controller: Third Eye
8. Ross Scharf 245 laps
Chassis: Built by Mark Kitto / MMW (113g) Gear Ratio: 7/28 Front Tires: JK
Rear Tires: JK Body: O/S McLaren M7 Controller: Difalco
B-Main
The B-Main turned into a shoot out between Scott Lemon and Mark Gardiner with the duo running in virtually a dead heat, until Lemon edged ahead to win by a single lap 266 to 265. Both drivers averaged over 33 laps per segment, but a 31 lap effort on yellow by Gardiner gave Lemon the margin he needed for the win. Local racer Don Weidig edged out Willy Custer by track position for the final podium spot, while Ron Hershman and Bud Bartos were one lap further back. Marc Picione finished in seventh, in front of Dan Myers II.
FAST FACTS
1. Scott Lemon 266 laps
Chassis: Built by Dave Gardiner / DG (114g) Gear Ratio: 7/28 Front Tires: JK
Rear Tires: No Data Body: O/S McLaren M7 Controller: Difalco
2. Mark Gardiner - 265 laps
Chassis: Built by Dave Gardiner / FSF (115g) Gear Ratio: 7/28 Front Tires: JK
Rear Tires: JK Body: O/S McLaren M7 Controller: DR Racing
3. Don Weidig 258+20 laps
Chassis: Mark Kitto / MMW (111g) Gear Ratio: 7/28 Front Tires: JK
Rear Tires: Alpha Body: Parma Matra Controller: Difalco
4. Willy Custer 258+4 laps
Chassis: Built by Dave Gardiner / JK (117g) Gear Ratio: 7/28 Front Tires: JK
Rear Tires: JK Body: O/S McLaren M7 Controller: Difalco
5. Ron Hershman 257+16 laps
Chassis: Built by RPM / RPM (115g) Gear Ratio: 7/28 Front Tires: Sonic
Rear Tires: Koford Body: O/S McLaren M7 Controller: Difalco
6. Bud Bartos 257+14 laps
Chassis: Built by Bud Bartos / R-Geo (116g) Gear Ratio: 7/28 Front Tires: Bartos
Rear Tires: JK Body: Parma Matra Controller: Third Eye
7. Marc Picione 254 laps
Chassis: Built by Marc Picione / Scratch (110g) Gear Ratio: 7/28 Front Tires: Bartos ... Rear Tires: Koford Body: Parma Matra Controller: Difalco
8. Dan Myers II 241 laps
Chassis: Built by Merry Muffin / Merry Muffin (107g) Gear Ratio: 7/28 Front Tires: CLR ... Rear Tires: Alpha Body: O/S McLaren M9 Controller: Difalco
A-Main
Veteran Tom Lauterbach gave Cap Henry all he wanted in the A-Main, but when all was said and done Henry prevailed to win by over three laps at the checker. Henrys total of 271 laps also shattered Ron Hershmans former track record of 268 laps. Lauterbachs runner-up finish equaled Hershmans former mark. The tale of the tape revealed that Henry bettered Lauterbach by one lap on the red, white and yellow lanes to gain the victory. Dave Gardiner, Ricky Bennardo Jr and Jeff Lauterbach all finished with 267 laps, with track position determining the order of finish. Brad Feurstein and Ron Smith were credited with 265 laps, while Larry Kinsey trailed with 260 laps.
FAST FACTS
1. Cap Henry 271 laps
Chassis: Built by Mike Muir / FSF (113g) Gear Ratio: 7/28 Front Tires: JK
Rear Tires: Parma Tuna Body: Parma Matra Controller: Difalco
2. Tom Lauterbach 268 laps
Chassis: Built by Tom Lauterbach / TL (117g) Gear Ratio: 7/28 Front Tires: TL
Rear Tires: Alpha Body O/S Lotus 49 Controller: Third Eye
3. Dave Gardiner - 267+18 laps
Chassis: Built by Dave Gardiner / FSF (114g) Gear Ratio: 7/28 Front Tires: JK
Rear Tires: JK Body: O/S McLaren M7 Controller: Difalco
4. Ricky Bennardo Jr 267+2 laps
Chassis: Built by Mike Muir / R-Geo (115g) Gear Ratio: 7/28 Front Tires: R-Geo
Rear tires: Parma Body: Parma Matra Controller: Difalco
5. Jeff Lauterbach 267+2 laps
Chassis: Built by Tom Lauterbach / TL (116g) Gear Ratio: 7/28 Front Tires: TL
Rear Tires: Alpha Body: O/S Lotus 49 Controller: Third Eye
6. Brad Feurstein 265+3 laps
Chassis: Built by Dennis Samson / Samson (111g) Gear Ratio: 7/27 Front Tires: JK ... Rear Tires: Parma Tuna Body: Parma Matra Controller: Difalco
7. Ron Smith 265+2 laps
Chassis: Built by Mark Kitto / MMW (110g) Gear Ratio: 7/28 Front Tires: JK
Rear Tires: Alpha Body: O/S McLaren M7 Controller: Difalco
8. Larry Kinsey: - 260 laps
Chassis: Built by Mark Kitto / MMW (111g) Gear Ratio: 7/28 Front Tires: JK
Rear Tires: Alpha Body: O/S McLaren M7 Controller: Difalco
FORMULA ONE/INDY OVERALL FINISH
1. Cap Henry 271
2. Tom Lauterbach 268
3. Dave Gardiner -267+18
4. Greg Fox 267+6
5. Ricky Bennardo Jr 267+2
6. Jeff Lauterbach 267+2
7. Scott Lemon 266
8. Mark Gardiner 265+13
9. Brad Feurstein 265+3
10. Ron Smith 265+2
11. Larry Kinsey 260
12. Don Weidig 258+20
13. Willy Custer 258+14
14. Dave Simerka 258+6
15. Mike Panko 258+6
16. Ron Hershman 257+16
17. Bud Bartos 257+14
18. Al Rutti 256
19. Marc Picione 254
20. Ken Kanyok 250
21. Larry Mattingly 248
22. Den Krivacek 246
23. Ross Scharf 245+12
24. Bob Summers 245+2
25. Mike Duke 243+20
26. Joel Dine 243+15
27. Dan Myers II 241
28. Rick Moody 239
29. Rick Bennardo Sr 233
30. Matt Easterday 218
31. Dan Pops Myers 211
32. Rick Easterday - 202
CAN-AM RESULTS
QUALIFYING
Ron Hershman proved to be the quickest in a 33-car Can-Am field, by registering a quick time of 4.849. While he didnt challenge his track record of 4.731, Hershman was the only driver to crack the 4.8 second barrier. Six racers were in the 4.9 bracket Cap Henry (4.901), Ricky Bennardo Jr (4.929), Dave Gardiner (4.935), Marc Picione (4.937), Bud Bartos (4.951), and Ron Smith (4.970).
1. Ron Hershman 4.849
2. Cap Henry 4.901
3. Ricky Bennardo Jr 4.929
4. Dave Gardiner 4.935
5. Marc Picione 4.937
6. Bud Bartos 4.951
7. Ron Smith 4.970
8. Tom Lauterbach 5.020
9. Don Weidig 5.029
10. Jeff Lauterbach 5.042
11. Willy Custer 5.044
12. Scott Lemon 5.047
13. Mike Panko 5.058
14. Mark Gardiner 5.073
15. Greg Fox 5.080
16. Larry Kinsey 5.086
17. Brad Feurstein 5.105
18. Dave Simerka 5.121
19. Ken Kanyok 5.231
20. Al Rutti 5.218
21. Mike Duke 5.240
22. Dan Myers II 5.275
23. Larry Mattingly 5.292
24. Bob Summers 5.308
25. Ross Scharf 5.314
26. Rick Bennardo Sr 5.341
27. Den Krivacek 5.349
28. Jim Doolan 5.356
29. Matt Easterday 5.602
30. Rick Easterday 5.623
31. Joel Dine 5.626
32. Dan Pops Myers 5.665
33. Rick Moody 5.743
CAN-AM MAINS
D-Main
Rick Bennardo Sr and Den Krivacek hooked-up in a dog fight in the D-Main as the two Pennsylvania drivers ran a tight race that wasnt decided until the final segment, with Bennardo gaining the edge by one lap. The purple and black lanes proved to be Krivaceks undoing as he surrendered four laps to Bennardo. MMW racer Jim Doolan turned in a solid run to claim third place, just four markers off the winning pace, Matt Easterday finished in fourth, ahead of Joel Dine, Dan Pops Myers, Rick Easterday, and Rick Moody, who exited early with mechanical problems.. Ken Kanyok qualified for the C-Main, but withdrew from competition.
FAST FACTS
1. Rick Bennardo Sr 251 laps
Chassis: Built by GVP / R-Geo (111g) Gear Ratio: 7/28 Front Tires: R-Geo
Rear Tires: Parma Body: Parma Ti-22 Controller: Third Eye
2. Den Krivacek 250 laps
Chassis: Built by Den Krivacek / Den K (113g) Gear Ratio: 7/28 Front Tires: Den K
Rear Tires: Alpha Body: O/S Ti-22 Controller: Third Eye
3. Jim Doolan - 247 laps
Chassis: Built by Jim Doolan / Scratch (120g) Gear Ratio: 7/28 Front Tires: JK
Rear Tires: JK Untreated Body: Parma Ti-22 Controller: Difalco
4. Matt Easterday 239+4 laps
Chassis: Built by Josh Crutchfield / JK (119g) Gear Ratio: 7/28 Front Tires: JK
Rear Tires: Koford Body: Parma Ti-22 Controller: Difalco
5. Joel Dine 239+1 laps
Chassis: Built by Mark Kitto / MMW (116g) Gear Ratio: 7/28 Front Tires: R-Geo
Rear Tires: Parma Body: Parma Ti-22 Controller: Difalco
6. Dan Pops Myers 217 laps
Chassis: Built by RPM / JK (111g) Gear Ratio: 7/28 Front Tires: JK
Rear Tires: Koford Body: Parma Lola Controller: Third Eye
7. Rick Easterday 201 laps
Chassis: Built by F.U. Racing / JK (118g) Gear Ratio: 7/28 .. Front Tires: JK
Rear Tires: Koford Body: O/S Ti-22 Controller: No Data
8. Rick Moody 164 laps
Chassis: Built by Mark Kitto / MMW (119g) Gear Ratio: 7/28 Front Tires: JK
Rear Tires: JK Bod: Parma Ti-22 Controller Difalco
9. Ken Kanyok DNS
Chassis: Built by Bud Bartos / No Data (113g) Gear Ratio: 7/-- Front Tires: Bartos
Rear Tires: Alpha Body: Parma Ti-22 Controller: Difalco
C-Main
Brad Feurstein took no prisoners in the C-Main, as he totally dominated the rest of the field winning by an 11-lap margin. Feurstein set a blistering pace in laying down a 272 lap total in the 24-minutes of racing. Dave Simerka was the best of the rest, with 262 laps, finishing two circuits ahead of third place Ross Scharf, who moved into the C-Main line-up when Ken Kanyok withdrew. The next three finishers were all tied with 254 laps, as Bob Summers edged Al Rutti and Mike Duke by track position.. Larry Mattingly was next in line, while Dan Myers II was an early DNF with a broken guide flag.
FAST FACTS
1. Brad Feurstein 273 laps
Chassis: Built by CHR / No Data (110g) Gear Ratio: 7/28 Front Tires: JK
Rear Tires: Joe Dirt Body: Parma Ti-22 Controller: Difalco
2. Dave Simerka 262 laps
Chassis: Built by RPM / JK (112g) Gear Ratio: 7/28 Front Tires: JK
Rear Tires: JK Body: O/S Ti-22 Controller: Difalco
3. Ross Scharf 260 laps
Chassis: Built by Josh Crutchfield / JK (110g) Gear Ratio: 7/28 Front Tires: JK
Rear Tires: JK Body: O/S Ti-22 NN Controller: Difalco
4. Bob Summers 254+12
Chassis: Built by No Data / JK (109g) Gear Ratio: No Data Front Tires: JK
Rear Tires: No Data Body: Parma Ti-22 Controller: Difalco
5. Al Rutti 254+3 laps
Chassis: Built by Dave Gardiner / JK (106g) Gear Ratio: No Data Front Tires: Bartos
Rear Tires: JK Body: O/S Ti-22 Controller: Difalco
6. Mike Duke 254+2 laps
Chassis: Built by Mark Kitto / MMW (115g) Gear Ratio: 7/28 Front Tires: JK
Rear Tires: JK Body: Parma Ti-22 Controller: Third Eye
7. Larry Mattingly 249 laps
Chassis: Built by Merry Muffin / MRP Ronette (112g) Gear Ratio: 7/28 Front Tires: JK ... Rear Tires: Alpha Body: O/S Ti-22 NN Controller: Third Eye
8. Dan Myers II 35 laps
Chassis: Built by Merry Muffin / JK (103g) Gear Ratio: 7/28 Front Tires: JK
Rear Tires: Alpha Body: O/S Ti-22 NN Controller: Difalco
B-Main
Willy Custer outdistanced Greg Fox by only seven track sections to annex the win in the B-Main. Both drivers finished with 270 laps at the end of the contest. Don Weidig was in contention throughout the event, but had to settle for third place with 269 laps. Mark Gardiner finished strong nailing down the fourth spot, trailed by Jeff Lauterbach, Mike Panko, Larry Kinsey and Scott Lemon, who experienced problems while racing on the red lane.
FAST FACTS
1. Willy Custer 270+15 laps
Chassis: Built by Dave Gardiner / JK (104g) Gear Ratio: 7/28 Front Tires: JK
Rear Tires: JK Body: O/S Ti-22 Controller: Difalco
2. Greg Fox 270+8 laps
Chassis: Built by Greg Fox / R-Geo (105g) Gear Ratio: 7/28 Front Tires: HVR
Rear Tires: Alpha Body: Parma Ti-22 NN Controller: DR Racing
3. Don Weidig 269 laps
Chassis: Built by Dave Gardiner / No Data (115g) Gear Ratio: 7/28 Front Tires: Jk
Rear Tires: JK treated Body: Parma Ti-22 Controller: Difalco
4. Mark Gardiner 266 laps
Chassis: Built by Dave Gardiner / JK (105g) Gear Ratio: 7/28 Front Tires: JK
Rear Tires: JK Body: No Data Controller: DR Racing
5. Jeff Lauterbach 263 laps
Chassis: Built by Tom Lauterbach / TL (110g) Gear Ratio: 7/28 Front Tires: TL
Rear Tires: Alpha Body: O/S Ti-22 Controller: Third Eye
6. Mike Panko 260 laps
Chassis: Built by ----- / JK (117g) Gear Ratio: 7/28 Front Tires: JK
Rear Tires: Alpha Body: Parma Ti-22 Controller: Difalco
7. Larry Kinsey 257 laps
Chassis: Built by Mark Kitto / MMW (117g) Gear Ratio: 7/28 Front Tires: JK
Rear Tires: Koford Body: Ti-22 Controller: Difalco
8. Scott Lemon 241 laps
Chassis: Built by Dave Gardiner / No Data (105g) Gear Ratio: 7/28 Front Tires: JK
Rear Tires: JK Body: Ti-22 Controller: Difalco
A-Main
Cap Henry found himself chasing down early pace setter Ricky Bennardo Jr during the first half of the A-Main, but took command during the latter stages to score a convincing four lap victory. Henry out paced his competition on the red, green and yellow lanes to amass 279 laps, and capture his third BRS Can-Am win of the year. After losing the top spot to Henry, Bennardo turned his attention to withstanding a strong challenge from Dave Gardiner for the runner-up position. The duo both finished with 275 laps, with Bennardo getting the nod on track position. Ron Smith nipped Ron Hershman for fourth place, with Tom Lauterbach, Bud Bartos and Marc Picione rounding out the field.
FAST FACTS
1. Cap Henry 279 laps
Chassis: Built by CHR / JK- 25 (105g) Gear Ratio: 7/28 Front Tires: JK
Rear Tires: Joe Dirt Wonder Body: Parma Ti-22 NN Controller: Difalco
2. Ricky Bennardo Jr 275+20 laps
Chassis: Built by GVP / R-Geo (112g) Gear Ratio: 7/28 Front Tires: R-Geo
Rear Tires: Parma Body: Parma: Ti-22 Controller: Difalco
3. Dave Gardiner 275+8 laps
Chassis: Built by Dave Gardiner / JK (108g) Gear Ratio: 7/28 Front Tires: JK
Rear Tires: JK Body: No Data Controller: Difalco
4. Ron Smith 272 laps
Chassis: Built by Dave Gardiner / ---- (109g) Gear Ratio: 7/28 Front Tires: JK
Rear Tires: Alpha Body: Parma Ti-22 Controller: Difalco
5. Ron Hershman 271 laps
Chassis: Built by RPM / JK (109g) Gear Ratio: 7/28 Front Tires: Sonic
Rear Tires: JK Body: O/S Ti-22 NN Controller: Difalco
6. Tom Lauterbach 268 laps
Chassis: Built by Tom Lauterbach / R-Geo (110g) Gear Ratio: 7/28 Front Tires: TL
Rear Tires: Alpha Body: O/S Ti-22 NN Controller: Third Eye
7. Bud Bartos 266 laps
Chassis: Built by Bud Bartos / JK (110g) Gear Ratio: 7/28 Front Tires: Bartos
Rear Tires: JK Body: Parma Ti-22 NN Controller: Third Eye
8. Marc Picione 265 laps
Chassis: Built by Marc Picione / JK (107g) Gear Ratio: 7/28 Front Tires: CLR
Rear Tires: ---- Wonder mix Body: Parma Ti-22 Controller: Difalco
CAN-AM OVERALL FINISH
1. Cap Henry 279
2. Ricky Bennardo Jr 275+20
3. Dave Gardiner 275+8
4. Brad Feurstein 273
5. Ron Smith 272
6. Ron Hershman 271
7. Willy Custer 270+15
8. Greg Fox 270+8
9. Don Weidig 269
10. Tom Lauterbach 268
11. Bud Bartos 266+21
12. Mark Gardiner 266+21
13. Marc Picione 265
14. Jeff Lauterbach 263
15. Dave Simerka 262
16. Ross Scharf 260+8
17. Mike Panko 260+5
18. Larry Kinsey 257
19. Bob Summers 254+12
20. Al Rutti 254+3
21. Mike Duke 254+2
22. Rick Bennardo Sr 251
23. Den Krivacek 250
24. Larry Mattingly 249
25. Jim Doolan 247
26. Scott Lemon 241
27. Matt Easterday 239+4
28. Joel Dine 239+1
29. Dan Pops Myers 217
30. Rick Easterday 201
31. Rick Moody 164
32. Dan Myers II - 35
33. Ken Kanyok DNS
MMW MEMORANDUM
The 161 MMW King lived up to its reputation as being one of the toughest tracks to tame in retro racing. Racers chased the track surface all day long, as tire selection ran the gamut from untreated rubber to medium wonder. Further complicating the situation was the fact that different compounds appeared to work better on different sections of the track MMW owner Mark Kitto was a superb host, making everyone welcome in his facility. Mark was apologetic about his lunch spread not being as big as normal due to an oven malfunction. But, he certainly made-up for it by bringing in some fantastic chicken and pizza that received an A+ from the horde of hungry racers Cap Henry appears to be just about unbeatable in retro competition this season, entering six BRS races and winning all six contests. Overall Henry has 13 wins, as he has managed victories in all three Ohio-based retro series. BRS competitors will get a reprieve for the next two races, as Cap will be vacationing in Australia with his girlfriend Two thumbs up to Greg Fox and Brad Feurstein who turned C-Main wins into fourth place overall finishes in Formula One/Indy and Can-Am Fastest car always wins correct? Ron Hershman set fast time in Can-Am qualifying, and was credited with the quickest time on all eight lanes in the A-Main. Ron finished fifth in his main, and sixth in the overall Can-Am run down. Go figure No harm. No foul. Bob Summers took one of the wildest rides ever witnessed at a slot car track when his Formula One/Indy car launched going into the banking during the running of the D-Main. The car cleared the wall, bounced off of the adjacent HO track, cleared the food buffet, and landed behind the merchandise counter. The good news is that Bob went on to win the race, marking his first BRS checkered flag New track updates: Ross Scharf has his recently purchased 150 Engleman up and running at his new High Banks Raceway location in downtown Barberton, OH, and is shooting for an early Feb. opening. Ross is hoping to add an oval track to the operation as soon as possible. Rick Easterday reports that he has acquired a track that was formerly located in North Carolina, and is now searching for a suitable building in the Mansfield, OH region to set up shop Cap Henry indicates that he is looking for someone to take over the management of the Ohio Challenge Cup flexi-car series for next year. Look for an announcement soon The IRRA LLC has updated its website (retroslotracing.com). All of the rules, procedures, and bylaws have been updated. Check it out.
NEXT RACE: BRS SOUTH Race #7
Sat. Jan. 25 T/R Motorplex, Miamisburg, OH
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