Potomac Speedway
August 3, 2012
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Hackett Celebrates Birthday With Friday Potomac Win
Zimmerman Scores First of Season in Street Stocks

by Doug Watson
Budds Creek, MD- Laplata Maryland’s Ryan Hackett was triumphant in last Friday nights 20-lap limited late model feature at Potomac speedway. The win for Hackett, his second Potomac feature win of the 2012 season, came on his 30th birthday.

David Puckett and 2011 Natural Bridge (VA) speedway track champion Justin Williams brought the field to down to start the event. Puckett, a one-time Potomac winner this season, shot into the early race lead. Puckett’s lead would only last one-lap as Williams took control of the event on lap-two. As Williams lead, fifth-starting Ryan Hackett reached second by the third-lap and set his sights on Williams. Hackettt and Williams raced hard together for the next five laps before Hackett became the third different leader of the race as he took control on lap-eight. A lap-nineteen caution gave the field one more opportunity, but Hackett was up to the challenge and would romp home to the win over runner-up David Puckett. “I sure didn’t want to see that caution.” Hackett stated in victory lane. “I knew we had a good car, but I knew those guy’s were behind me.” Hackett quickly recognized his father after his popular win. “My dad foots all the bills on this car.” Hackett stated. “He’s the reason were here tonight.” Williams settled for third, Tommy Wagner Jr. was fourth and Cody Lear rounded out the top-five. Puckett took the heat race win.

Current points leader Kurt Zimmerman ended a personal slump as he scored his first feature win of the season in the 16-lap street stock feature. Zimmerman, who started fourth, assumed control of the race on lap-two. Zimmerman would go on to lead the distance but would have to repel a furious late race rush from five-time winner Mike Latham to post his 22nd career Potomac feature win. Dale Reamy had a solid run taking third, Stephen Quade was fourth and Darren Alvey completed the top-five. Zimmerman was the heat winner.

The Hobby stocks played host to two features. In the make-up 15-lap contest from July 3, Brian Adkins scored his fourth feature win of the season. Adkins, who started second, jumped into the race lead on the first lap and would never look back as he would take the win over Jerry Deason. Matt Tarbox was third, Brittany Wenk took fourth and Jonathon Raley filled the front-five. In the 20-lap championship event Jimmy Randall continued his hot-streak as he would win for the third time this season and third time in a row. Brian Adkins lead the first five laps before Rusty Alton took over on lap-six. Alton lead until he slid high on the nineteenth-lap allowing Randall to scoot by and grab his 15th career Potomac feature win. Matt Tarbox came home second, Alton settled for third, James Sutphin was fourth and Brian Adkins rounded out the top-five. Heats went to Randall and Alton.

In the 15-lap u-car event rookie Kevin Pollard scored his second feature win in a row and third of the season. Pollard, who lined-up eighth, reached second by the seventh-lap and then wrestled the race lead from Race Alton on lap-nine and would then drive-off to a convincing win. Alton held tough for second, Tom Paddock was third, Justin Bottorff was fourth and David Coates rounded out the top-five. Pollard was the heat winner.

Buddy Dunagan scored his first win of the season in the 50-lap strictly stock feature. Dunagan started on the pole and would dominate the race as he would eventually lead all 50-circuits. Ed Pope Sr. was second, Greg Morgan was third, Ray Bucci fourth and Gage Perkins would complete the top-five.

Limited late model feature finish
1. Ryan Hackett 2. David Puckett 3. Justin Williams 4. Tommy Wagner Jr. 5. Cody Lear 6. Dave Adams 7. Tyler Emory 8. Ben Bowie 9. Frankie Latham

Street stock feature finish
1. Kurt Zimmerman 2. Mike Latham 3. Dale Reamy 4. Stephen Quade 5. Darren Alvey 6. Kyle Nelson 7. Mart Hanbury 8. Will Quinlan 9. Scott Wilson 10. Johnny Oliver 11. Mike Raleigh (DQ)

Hobby stock (make-up)
1. Brian Adkins 2. Jerry Deason 3. Matt Tarbox 4. Brittany Wenk 5. Jonathon Raley 6. Jimmy Randall 7. Don Breach 8. Bobby Miexsall 9. John Burch 10. Robbie Gass 11. James Sutphin 12. Brian Maxey (DNS) 13. Tommy Randall (DNS) 14. Travis Hopkins (DNS) 15. Will Nelson (DNS)

Hobby stock (regular)
1. Jimmy Randall 2. Matt Tarbox 3. Rusty Alton 4. James Sutphin 5. Brian Adkins 6. Jerry Deason 7. John Burch 8. Jonathon Raley 9. Brittany Wenk 10. Don Breach 11. Bobby Miexsall 12. Robbie Gass 13. Sam Archer

u-car feature finish
1. Kevin Pollard 2. Race Alton 3. Tom Paddock 4. Justin Bottorff 5. David Coates 6. Kevin Oates 7. Billy Hill 8. Brandon Coates 9. Ryan Clements 10. Samantha Raley

Strictly stock feature finish
1. Buddy Dunagan 2. Ed Pope Sr. 3. Greg Morgan 4. Ray Bucci 5. Gage Perkins 6. Mike Pirner 7. Nabil Guffey 8. JJ Silvious 9. Dave Moseley 10. Corey Almond 11. John Hardesty 12. Tim Steele (DNS) 13. Jimmy Suite (DQ)