Potomac Speedway
May 11, 2012
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DJ Myers Impressive At Potomac With Friday Victory
Quade Dominates for Second Street Stock Score

By Doug Watson
Budds Creek, MD- Greencastle Pa.’s DJ Myers drove to a convincing win in last Friday nights 35-lap late model feature at Potomac speedway. In scoring his seventh-career late model feature win at the track, Myers became the third different division winner of the 2012 season.

Myers and defending Potomac champion David Williams brought the field down to start the event. That was basically all Myers needed as he burst into the race lead as the pack entered turn-one and would eventually lead every lap to post the win. Williams ran second the entire race and had one last shot at Myers as a caution was displayed on lap-32. As the race went back green, Myers was not to be denied as he drove his Greg Gunter owned, PPM chassis no.70J, first under the checkered flag.

“I’d really like to dedicate this win to my grandfather.” Myers stated from Potomac’s victory lane. “He passed away last season and he loved to go to the races. I think he was up there watching us tonight and this win is for him.” A caution on the eighteenth lap of the feature was the turning point in Myers winning drive. “After half-way the track was starting to take rubber.” Myers emphasized. “The top had really gone away and I knew if I stayed on the bottom David (Williams) would have a tough time passing me. I can’t thank Greg and all the people who help on this car, without them we wouldn’t be here.” Williams held on for second, Stevie Long was third, Kenny Moreland took fourth and Jamie Lathroum completed the top-five. Setting fast-time in time trials over the 22-car field was Myers with a one-lap time of 15.623. Heats went to Myers, Williams and Lathroum. Three Mules Welding Supply, Friday’s race sponsor, added $500 to the already $2000 winner’s share plus a $200 prize for fast time plus a $50 bonus from Amsoil making Myers take for the evening a cool $2750.

After a runner-up performance in last weeks race Stephen Quade dominated the field to post his second win of the season in the 16-lap street stock feature. Quade started on the pole and would lead every lap to become the second repeat winner of the season. Kurt Zimmerman was second, Scott Wilson placed third, Mike Latham took fourth and Darren Alvey rounded out the top-five. Latham took the heat race win.

Dan Arnold also became a two-time Potomac winner with his victory in the 20-lap modified headliner. Arnold took the lead from Brian Dobie on lap-nine and would lead the remaining eleven- laps. Rich Marks was third, Chris Arnold fourth and Curtis Barricks filled the front five. Dobie was the heat winner.

Tom Paddock scored his second win in a row, and second of the season, in the 15-lap u-car main. Paddock assumed the race lead on the eighth circuit and held off Billy Hill to preserve the win. David Coates was third, Tim Steele fourth and Brandon Coates completed the top-five. Kevin Pollard took the heat win.

Matt Tarbox was triumphant for the second time this season with his win in the nightcap 15-lap hobby stock feature. Tarbox snatched the lead from Don Breach on the fourteenth lap and would hold-off last weeks winner Brian Adkins for his second career Potomac feature win. Breach held on for third, John Burch was fourth and Jonathon Raley rounded out the top-five. Heats went to Tarbox and Burch.


Late Model feature finish
1. DJ Myers 2. David Williams 3. Stevie Long 4. Kenny Moreland 5. Jamie Lathroum 6. Dale Hollidge 7. Daryl Hills 8. Kyle Hardy 9. Ryan Hackett 10. Alan Sagi 11. David Watts 12. Jeff Pilkerton 13. Dustin Mitchell 14. Scott Cross 15. Tyler Emory 16. Dave Adams 17. Deane Guy 18. Kyle Lear 19. Sam Archer 20. Matt Quade 21. Billy Tucker 22. Tommy Wagner Jr.

Street stock feature finish
1. Stephen Quade 2. Kurt Zimmerman 3. Scott Wilson 4. Mike Latham 5. Darren Alvey 6. Barry Williams Sr. 7. Teddy Dickson 8. Mike Raleigh 9. Mike Corbin 10. Kyle Nelson 11. Johnny Oliver
Modified Feature finish
1. Dan Arnold 2. Brian Dobie 3. Rich Marks 4. Chris Arnold 5. Curtis Barricks 6. James Sparks 7. Kelly Samuels 8. Aaron Harris

Hobby stock feature finish
1. Matt Tarbox 2. Brian Adkins 3. Don Breach 4. John Burch 5. Jonathon Raley 6. Shane Roloff 7. Will Nelson 8. Robbie Gass 9. Bud Pickeral 10. Brittany Wenk 11. Bobby Miexsall 12. Jimmy Meek 13. Jerry Deason 14. James Sutphin

U-Car feature finish
1. Tom Paddock 2. Billy Hill 3. David Coates 4. Tim Steele 5. Brandon Coates 6. Justin Bottorf 7. Kevin Pollard 8. Truman Hancock 9. Race Alton 10. Mike Pirner