Championship Night a good one at Willamette Speedway

  • September 22, 2012
  • by Ben Deatherage

LEBANON, Ore. -- The final points race of 2012 at the Willamette Speedway closed out in exciting fashion on a cool evening on Saturday, Sept. 22. All five regular divisions were on the night’s card which included Super Late Models, USRA Modifieds, Sportsmans, Classic Sportsman and Mini Trucks.

It was an emotional scene in victory lane after the USRA Modified main was completed. Young Brody Pompe, who was involved in a horrific automobile accident which required him to be hospitalized a month before, earned his first career win in the class in only his second race back. The Philomath driver managed to keep all challengers in check and hold on for the win.

Kyle Yeack was able to hold on to second place in the end while Craig Cassell managed to place third. Jeremy Shank of Salem crossed the line in the fourth position and the balance of the top 5 was completed with Albany’s Craig Hanson.

Shank earned fast time honors with clocking in at 16.065 seconds. Hanson was the dash winner and earning wins in the heat races were Robert Jeffers of Halsey and Justin Evans.

Action at Willamette Speedway will take place for two more weeks before the off-season begins. Tuff Trucks and Trash Cars will compete next Saturday and October 6th will be the last race of the year for the annual Fall Classic.

For the latest information regarding the historical 1/3-mile oval logon to www.trophymotorsports.com.

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OFFICIAL RESULTS
American Racer USRA Weekly Racing Series
Willamette Speedway, Lebanon, Ore.
Saturday, Sept. 22, 2012

USRA MODIFIEDS

Fast Time: Jeremy Shank, 16.065 seconds.

Trophy Dash winner: Craig Hanson.

Heat Race winners: Robert Jeffers (1), Justin Evans (2).

Feature: 1. Brody Pompe, 2. Kyle Yeack, 3. Craig Cassell, 4. Jeremy Shank, 5. Craig Hanson, 6. Dustin DIttman, 7. Doug Davenport, 8. Jonathan Lewis, 9. Robert Jeffers, 10. Ken Gummus, 11. Matthew Drager, 12. Jeffrey Rivers, 13. Brian Smith, 14. Nate Sim, 15. Steve Moore, 16. Justin Evans, DNS - Mike Miller.