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Bill Roth
PADUCAH, Ky. (May 30) - A great crowd, 126 racecars, and a beautiful spring evening made for a memorable night Friday at PIR. And a nationally known motorsports star won the highest paying Late Model feature of the season.
UMP Late Models
NASCAR star, Ken Schrader of Concord, NC showed why he is one of the nation's most talented and versatile drivers by winning the 40-lap UMP feature. His backstretch pass on the final lap earned him the checkered flag and a $6000 payday. Schrader had his hands full in a race-long battle with second place finisher Jason Feger of Bloomington, IL. Wes Steidinger of Fairbry, IL finished third after taking that position with just five laps left. Jesse Stovall, Brian Shirley, Terry English, and Feger won heat races for the 40 cars on hand. Buckner, IL's Kevin Cole was the fast qualifier circling the track in 16.092 seconds. This was the first of three races at three different tracks in three states, each paying $6000 to win. The Tri-Track Challenge moves on to I-55 Speedway in Pevely, MO Saturday and Macon (IL) Speedway on Sunday.
1 6 9 Ken Schrader Concord , Nc 50
2 1 25 Jason Feger Bloomington , Il 48
3 7 J1 Wes Steidinger Fairbury , Il 46
4 9 28 Dennis Erb Carpentersville , Il 44
5 11 7 John Tindal Mayfield , Ky 42
6 2 00 Jesse Stovall - 40
7 14 00 Bryan Collins Elsberry , Mo 38
8 17 0 Richie Hedrick Champagne , Il 36
9 5 99 Dylan Thompson Paducah , Ky 34
10 15 13 Brent Kreke O'fallon , Il 32
11 20 3 Randy Sellars Mayfield , Ky 30
12 10 27 Rodney Melvin Benton , Il 28
13 19 9Z Jaymie Zidar Waukesha , Wi 26
14 13 16C Kevin Claycomb Vincennes , In 24
15 4 96 Terry English Benton , Ky 22
16 8 64 Ryan Dauber Tonica , Il 20
17 3 3S Brian Shirley Chatham , Il 18
18 12 56 Jeff Walston Paducah , Ky 16
19 16 7L Kyle Logue Decatur , Il 14
20 21 95 Aaron Ricketts Fairbury , Il 12
21 22 B12 Kevin Weaver Gibson City, Il 10
22 23 77 Jason Mcbride Carbondale , Il 8
23 18 5S Steve Shephard Jacksonville , Il 6
UMP Modifieds
Randle Sweeney captured another 15-lap Modified feature in a green-white-checkers finish over Bart Richardson and Todd Miller. Dustin Isom, Richardson, and Sweeney were heat race winners.
UMP Crate (Pro) Late Models
Leading only one lap, the most important final one, Tait Davenport won yet another 15-lap Crate Late Model feature. Troy English and Terry Gilbert followed under the checkered flag. Davenport, English, and Gilbert also won their heat races.
UMP Street Stocks
Youngster JR Mason celebrated with his first feature win ever in the 12-lap battle. Steve Maisel was second and multi-winner Pancho Elder finished third. Paul Howard and Mason won heats.
4 cylinder Warriors
Multiple winner Keaton Downing captured another 10-lap Warrior main event. Another multi-winner, Jeffrey bailey was second with James Scott third. Jay Tindal, Downing, and Scott won heat races.
Super Cell Mini Sprints
Jimmy Wells got his first PIR win in the eight lap feature when Jarrett Cathey, who finished second and won the heat, spun on lap five. Meagan Skees was third.
Friday, June 6, PIR presents another six-division program with the UMP Late Models, Modifieds, Crate Late Models, Street Stocks, and Warriors, plus the Vintage Racers. It will be Budweiser Night with prizes and surprises provided by Golden Eagle Distributing of Paducah. In addition, the Tony Stewart #20 NASCAR Show Car will be on display at the track. Fans can also see the Stewart's Toyota at Subway on Clarks River Road in Paducah from 1 to 3:30 PM on June 6.
NASCAR Stars Dale Earnhardt, Jr, Ken Schrader, and Promoter Bob Sargent purchased Paducah International Raceway in November of 2005. Two-time NASCAR Champion Tony Stewart joined the trio of co-owners as a partner in September of 2006. In 2008 the 3/8th mile high-banked oval will host several high profile events including three NASCAR Nights of Stars, the World of Outlaws Sprint Cars, the USA World 50, and the Tri-Track Challenge. PIR races every Friday night and is located off Interstate 24 at exit 11 in Paducah, Kentucky. For more information call the PIR hotline at (270) 448-4PIR or the track at (270) 898-SHOW (7469). Check out the PIR Website at www.paducahinternationalraceway.com or www.paducahracing.com.
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