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Bill Roth
PADUCAH, Ky. (June 6) - Tony Stewart's number 20 Joe Gibbs Racing Toyota Show Car and 109 racecars where on hand for Budweiser Night Friday at PIR.
UMP Late Models
Coming from far back in the 20-lap feature starting field, John Tindal of Mayfield became the second repeat Late Model winner. Jeff Walston, the early leader finished second with Randy Sellars third. Terry English, the other two-time PIR Late Model winner of the season, and Sellars were heat race winners.
1 18 7 John Tindal Mayfield , Ky 50
2 1 56 Jeff Walston Paducah , Ky 48
3 3 3 Randy Sellars Mayfield , Ky 46
4 8 16G Rusty Griffaw Festus , Mo 44
5 5 4 Joe Mike Iii Mayfield , Ky 42
6 11 96 Tanner English Benton , Ky 40
7 9 77 Jason Mcbride Carbondale , Il 38
8 4 81C Kevin Cole Buckner , Il 36
9 13 41J Jarryd Holshouser Boaz , Ky 34
10 15 16 Chris Shelton Paducah , Ky 32
11 6 99 Dylan Thompson Paducah , Ky 30
12 14 T-14 Tim Brown Benton , Ky 28
13 17 U2 Danny Jolly Christopher , Il 26
14 19 53C Allen Christy Carbondale , Il 24
15 12 44E Dave Eaves Anna , Il 22
16 16 64 Matt Potter Clarksville , Tn 20
17 2 96 Terry English Benton , Ky
18 18 10 22 Brandon Chappell Dawson Springs, Ky 16
UMP Modifieds
Bart Richardson of Bradford, TN won his first 15-lap feature and broke Randle Sweeney's string of four consecutive feature victories. Sweeney finished second with Todd Miller third. The top three feature finishers were also heat winners.
UMP Crate (Pro) Late Models
Tait Davenport of Paducah notched his sixth 15-lap feature in a row, maintaining his large point lead. Troy English was just a car length behind in second and Caleb Ashby was third. Heat winners were Steve Hobbs, Cary King, and Ashby. Ricky Gilbert won the semi feature.
UMP Street Stocks
After 12 laps, Paducah's Pancho Elder captured another checkered flag. Paul Howard and Michael Watson followed under the checkers. Robert Canter and Elder won their heats.
4 cylinder Warriors
Jeffrey Bailey won his third 10-lap feature in a row, besting Matt Hartmann and Cameron Stewart. Heat winners were Adam Elliott, Kenny Craven, and Bailey.
Vintage Racers
Rex Rudder of Madisonville won the ten-lap feature over Dennis English and Keith Watson. Richard Hall and Mark Moore won the heats.
Another six-division program is on tap next Friday, June 13, with five UMP divisions and the Super Cell Mini Sprints. It will be Dad's Night with Fathers Day prizes being provided for lucky dads by the Home Depot.
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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