Official Results & Recap: April 21st, 2012

Mini Stock
1.(4) Keith Sands, No. 99
2.(1) Jeff Thatcher, No. 75
3.(6) Tommy Metler, No. 44
4.(9) Brandon Johnson, No. B01
5.(3) Lee Merritt, No. 14
6.(8) Mike Townsend, No. 29
7.(15) Robert Burris, No. 7
8.(5) Keith Helton, No. 9
9.(11) Josh Ellis, No. 8X
10.(10) Jesse Hickman, No. 69
11.(7) Sam Burgess, No. 23
12.(2) David Singleton, No. 25
13.(12) Anthony Singleton, No. 17
14.(13) Shane Taylor, No. 20

Did Not Start(s):
(16)Gavin Murphy, No. 18

Another great Saturday night is in the books at the 411 Motor Speedway, and the action was fast and furious like always. First on the track was the Thunder & Lightning where Robbie Comer made it 4 wins for 4 races. Next up was Mini Stock where the entire top 7 finished almost nose-to-tail with Keith Sands capturing his first win! NeSMITH Crate Late Models were next onto the speedway where Justin Summers led the way until the final 2 laps, when Mark Vineyard would power around Summers off 2 on lap 18 to claim the win. Street Stock was the next class, were Gary Blanken wore out the competition, and the final feature of the night was the Limited Late Models where Ryan King flexed his muscles and led flag-to-flag through several cautions.

Next up on the schedule is a regular racing program on April 28th. Limited Late Models will run for $1,000, NeSMITH Crate Late Models will race for $600, the Topless Modifieds will return for $300 to win, while Street Stocks will battle for $300 as well. Mini Stock will run for $200 while Classics will return once more for a $200 feature! All the action starts at our normal times, so get through the week safely and we’ll see you at Tennessee’s Action Track on Saturday night!

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Thunder & Lightning
An eventful heat for the Thunder & Lightning, have to see if it might lead into the feature. Warren McMahan and Austin Atkins your front row, ready to go, GREEN FLAG!! Rocky Ogle with heat race crash, has smoke showing from his machine, but Warren McMahan is pulling away here as he’s found the loud pedal. Robbie Comer already up into the 2nd spot after starting shotgun on the field, he’s got a little work to do to catch up with Warren McMahan, but he’s got plenty of time. Now 4 laps are complete, and Robbie Comer looks inside off turn 2 for the race lead. Diving into turn 3, Robbie Comer low, Warren McMahan up high, give the lead over to Robbie Comer as he’ll drive away from Warren McMahan. Rocky Ogle in the 3rd spot, almost a half lap down. Austin Atkins about 10 car lengths behind Rocky Ogle. Robbie Comer setting a blistering pace here as he’s opened up a half straightaway lead over Warren McMahan. Robbie Comer now closing in on Austin Atkins, but the 4th place man a lap down here with 10 laps in the books. Now Robbie Comer powers around Rocky Ogle to put him a lap down here as he clicks off lap 11, so Robbie Comer and Warren McMahan are the lead lap drivers now as Warren McMahan just now makes it around Austin Atkins, with 12 laps complete. 42-Robbie Comer, 33-Warren McMahan, 14-Austin Atkins your top 3.

Cautions: none
Leaders: 33-McMahan (1-4); 42-Comer (5-20)

Mini Stock
Jeff Thatcher and David Singleton side by side, GREEN FLAG IN THE AIR!! David Singleton with a great jump off turn 4, Jeff Thatcher pulls off 2 in 3rd. Tommy Metler powering on the high side around Lee Merritt, looking to challenge for the win as he’s moved into 4th. Jeff Thatcher on the inside of Keith Sands off turn 4, but David Singleton is pulling away. Anthony Singleton got his wheel fixed and he’s moving up through the field, but now Shane Taylor slows off turn 4 with a mechanical issue, he’ll pull in off turn 2. Keith Sands in the 2nd spot, Jeff Thatcher in 3rd, Tommy Metler 4th but Sam Burgess is trying to mount a run, now as Anthony Singleton and Jesse Hickman swap paint, but now Sam Burgess slows to a stop in turn 4 for the first caution here on lap 7.

Green flag back in the air, David Singleton powers away with the lead into turn 1. Keith Sands in 2nd, Jeff Thatcher trying to mount a charge into 3, falls in line now as Tommy Metler begins to close in slightly, now Anthony Singleton pulls in into turn 3. Lee Merritt gets sideways off turn 4, that allows Brandon Johnson to motor around, but so far with 10 laps down, it’s all David Singleton , but now David Singleton slows off turn 4, and he’ll pull into the infield, handing the lead over to Keith Sands. Jeff Thatcher in 2nd, Tommy Metler now in 3rd. Jeff Thatcher can smell the lead, so he’ll likely turn up the heat shortly! Brandon Johnson now closing in on Tommy Metler, now Tommy Metler is looking for a way around Jeff Thatcher, and Jeff Thatcher is looking for a way around Keith Sands. Now 4 laps remain, and Brandon Johnson peeks inside Tommy Metler, falls in line off 4. This is a very competitive feature, one mistake can mean a win, or 6th place. Checkers in the air, Keith Sands picks up the win, Jeff Thatcher takes 2nd, Tommy Metler comes in 3rd!

Cautions: 1
Leaders: 25-D. Singleton (1-11); 99-Sands (12-20)

NeSMITH Crate Late Model
Front row immediately jumps the start, but several cars get together in turn 1. All cars will continue aside from Herb Garner. Justin Summers quickly with the race lead, Mark Vineyard looking outside Stone Fuller, give Mark Vineyard the 2nd spot. David Crabtree now inside Stone Fuller, but he’ll fall in line. Justin Summers the leader, Mark Vineyard 2nd, David Crabtree 3rd, Stone Fuller in 4th, now he’s getting pressure from Ryan King. Greg Martin behind him, as Pierce McCarter looks inside Tom Smith for position, as he’s driving another machine tonight. Justin Summers in command, Mark Vineyard in 2nd, David Crabtree 3rd, Ryan King still all over Stone Fuller for the 4th spot. Trevor Sise looking for a way around Marty Calloway, as 9 laps are complete, but now Johnny Phillips hard in the turn 4 wall.

Green flag in the air one more time, Justin Summers, Mark Vineyard, David Crabtree, Stone Fuller, and Ryan King is your top 5. Mark Vineyard quickly looks to challenge Justin Summers, but falls in line off 3, but now Ryan King powers into 3 and flies around Stone Fuller while making some contact, both drivers continue on with little or no damage on their machines. Stone Fuller now has his hands full as Greg Martin looks to challenge, Greg Martin dives inside, can’t make it stick in 1 and 2. Mark Vineyard starting to close back in on Justin Summers, as it’s now time to go, but caution will fly here on lap 13 as Tony Lindsey goes around. Now Greg Martin pulls in under caution, his night will be concluded.

Green flag back in the air, 13 down, 7 remaining. Mark Vineyard gets a run on the inside down the frontstretch, goes side by side into 1, falls in line off turn 2, now David Crabtree has a mirror chocked full of Ryan King, now David Crabtree looks for a way around Mark Vineyard, he’ll get a run off turn 2, but off turn 4 loses some ground. The action is getting intense, Justin Summers is beginning to seem to have a handling issue, but now with 2 laps remaining, he begins to pull away slightly, but Tony Lindsey around in turn 4 to bring caution out.

Green flag back in the air one final time, green white checker is the way it’ll be, but now Mark Vineyard runs into the back of Justin Summers off turn 4, but now Stone Fuller goes around in turn 4 to bring out the caution.

Green flag back in the air one more time, Justin Summers pounds on the gas, Mark Vineyard isn’t going anywhere, he’ll try the high side, Justin Summers washes up, Mark Vineyard the leader into turn 3, white flag! Justin Summers tries down low in 1, he’ll give up the 2nd spot to David Crabtree, and Justin Summers finishes up 3rd.

Cautions: 4
Leaders: 40-Summers (1-18); 4-Vineyard (19-20)
Fast Time Qualifier: 169-Stone Fuller (14.457)

Street Stock
Bradly Lewelling and Gary Blanken your front row, GREEN FLAG in the air! Gary Blanken your leader, Dale Watson in 2nd, but Travis Reno goes around in 2 here on lap 1 for the caution.

Green flag back in the air, Gary Blanken and Dale Watson stand on the gas, Dale Watson looks down low in turn 1, falls in line in 2. Bradly Lewelling in the 3rd spot, Dwayne Fox in 4th. Gary Blanken still in command, Dale Watson in 2nd, Bradly Lewelling in 3rd, 3 laps complete. Travis Reno working his way up through the field here as he was the cause of the caution on lap 1, already around Daniel Lawson for about the 6th spot. Lap traffic not far ahead of Gary Blanken as he’s setting a blistering pace here with 6 laps complete. Dale Watson in 2nd, Dwayne Fox now in 3rd, as Bradly Lewelling having some issues in turn 3. Gary Blanken your leader, Dale Watson now feeling a challenge from Dwayne Fox, Brian Dinkins and Dwayne Fox get together, Dwayne Fox does a barrel roll in turn 1 and 2, he is ok, but may be shaken up. Tough break for him, he had a great run going here tonight.

Green flag back in the air one more time, Gary Blanken stands on the loud pedal off turn 4, Dale Watson does too as he pulls inside for a moment, falls in line into 1. Bradly Lewelling on his toes, Travis Reno right behind him, now Travis Reno looks inside into 1, falls in line off turn 2. He’ll look inside again in 3, they’ll race door to door into 1, Travis Reno does a slide job on him, Bradly Lewelling tries to cross over, but can’t make it happen. Gary Blanken your leader, Dale Watson in 2nd, Travis Reno in 3rd with 13 laps complete. Lap traffic just ahead of Gary Blanken, they’ll move inside now as Travis Reno challenges Dale Watson, he’ll make contact with him and almost spins, he’ll look inside once more in 1. Dale Watson pulls away down the backstretch. Gary Blanken in his own zip code, Travis Reno trying to make a run on Dale Watson, but time is running out, only 2 laps remain. Gary Blanken goes a little high into turn 3, but he’s got plenty of cushion so far. Dale Watson trying to hold off Travis Reno. Off 4, checkers in the air, Gary Blanken with the win, Dale Watson in 2nd, 3rd goes to Travis Reno!

Cautions: 2
Leaders: 5-Blanken (1-20)

Limited Late Model
Rusty Ballenger and Ryan King your front row, Josh Collins and Mack McCarter row 2, Chase King and Adam Beeler your 3rd row, ready to go, GREEN FLAG!! Ryan King gets the early jump into turn 1, Rusty Ballenger has a mirror full of Mack McCarter off turn 2, but now Wade Ramsey get a piece of the wall in turn 4 and drops debris.

Complete restart here, green flag back in the air. Ryan King again powers away into turn 1 with the lead, but now Chase King goes around in turn 2 here with 1 lap on the board.

Looking for some green flag laps, yellow’s gone and the green is on one more time! Adam Beeler jumps the gun in turn 4, he’ll power around Josh Collins down the frontstretch. Ryan King your leader, Rusty Ballenger in 2nd, Mack McCarter in 3rd, Adam Beeler 4th, and Josh Collins 5th. Josh Collins looking to reclaim the 4th spot, as he’s trying to mount a run on Adam Beeler. Adam Beeler closing in on Mack McCarter off turn 4, stays glued to his rear bumper but now Scotty Evans goes around in turn 4 to bring the caution out yet again with 5 laps in the books. Adam Beeler placed behind Josh Collins.

Green flag back in the air, Ryan King again motoring away, now Josh Collins pulls inside Mack McCarter, they’ll make contact into turn 3, now Mack McCarter will lose the handle off turn 2 and Adam Beeler will bump him, now Pierce McCarter closes in on Adam Beeler, falls in line off 2. Ryan King your leader, Rusty Ballenger 2nd, Josh Collins 3rd, Adam Beeler on the inside and powers around Mack McCarter into 1, Mack McCarter battles back, falls in line off 4. Rusty Ballenger trying to reel in the race leader here with 10 laps complete, still a long way to go in this one though. Chase King trying to find some room around Brad Lowe now as the field is beginning to separate themselves from each other. Ryan King your leader, Rusty Ballenger slowing reeling him in though, Josh Collins running the high line with Adam Beeler on his heels. Rusty Ballenger is running the low line in 3 and 4, and about the center of 1 and 2, but so far, he’s caught Ryan King but can’t do anything else. Now Josh Collins closes in, he’s got a mirror full of Josh Collins with Adam Beeler on his rear bumper. Off turn 4, Adam Beeler pulls inside Josh Collins, he’ll look inside off turn 2, and he’ll keep the pressure for another lap or so. Now 20 laps in the board, Rusty Ballenger now looks inside Ryan King for the race lead, Ryan King holds the point for now though. 8 laps remaining, Ryan King your leader, Josh Collins beginning to reel in Rusty Ballenger, this might get interesting here as the laps wind down! Ryan King holding the point, Rusty Ballenger in 2nd, Josh Collins now pulls to his rear bumper off 2. 5 laps to go, Josh Collins doing everything he can to find a way around Rusty Ballenger, as Ryan King continues to show the way. Brad Lowe slows to a stop in turn 4 to bring the caution out here on lap 27.

Green flag back in the air, if anybody has anything left, they better show it! Ryan King powers away off turn 4, Rusty Ballenger tries to keep in touch, he’ll pull to his bumper in turn 1, but off turn 4, Ryan king takes the win, Rusty Ballenger in 2nd, Josh Collins comes home 3rd, Adam Beeler in 4th, and Mack McCarter in 5th!

Cautions: 4
Leaders: 30-King (1-20)
Fast Time Qualifier: 29-Rusty Ballenger (14.068)