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Dover wins Friday, Sept 2nd’s Qualifying Feature for Sunday’s Big Dance!

05 Sep

Dover wins Friday, Sept 2nd’s Qualifying Feature for Sunday’s Big Dance!

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By Greg Soukup

Night #1 of the 2016 Racesaver IMCA Sprint Nationals started under sunny skies and ended up being run under cool temperatures that were great for generating horsepower. With 117 sprinters in the house and a big crowd in the stands, the action was fantastic on a VERY fast track throughout the 15 sprint heats, 7 preliminary features and an A Feature plus 4 heats for the Midwest Lightning sprints, a B and A Feature and then topped off with 4 qualifying heats for Saturday’s Jake Ita Race of Champions.

Although there were 7 incidents in the sprint heats none were serious and all of the drivers were relatively unhurt.

Jack Dover led lap #1 of the Racesaver IMCA Sprint main event in his #84 with Andy Shouse in the 27, Luke Cranston’s 20C and the 20 of Chad Wilson rounding out the top 4. Dover pulled away to a straightaway lead by lap 5. Lap 8 saw Shon Pointer move the 20P into fourth. 2 laps later Wilson moved up to second, John Carney II jumped up to the third spot and Shouse fell back to fourth. Dover started encountering heavy traffic shortly after that, allowing his pursuers to close in on him. Dover ran high, ran low and wherever he had to in order to slice and dice around the lapped cars. With 9 laps left Carney II advanced to second and moved in on Dover. In 3 laps Carney had moved to Dover’s push bumper, and try as he may he could never complete the pass. The final top 4 were Dover, Carney II, Wilson and Pointer.

“I got a really good jump at the start from fourth. Actually, it was an AWESOME jump! We setup for a slick track, and after Roger farmed the track it worked in our favor. I want to send Chris Roseland a huge thanks for letting me drive this car. Also Rick, Steve, Dad, Colton and Max. Let the fans know how much we appreciate them coming out. I can’t wait for the Race of Champions and getting to start on the pole Sunday. Hopefully we can bring home the win” stated Dover. Dover’s sponsors include Backland Plumbing and Omaha WinWater Company.

The Midwest Lightning Sprint A’s initial circuit was led by Presley Truedson’s 2K followed by Devin Feger’s 40, Brandon Johnson’s 8 and Alex Truscinski in the 10. Feger grabbed the lead on lap 2, but gave it back to Truedson the next time around as Ty Tilton moved the 42 into fourth. Lap 7 saw a 3 car pile-up in turn 2 as Austin Archdale’s 2X, the 1 of Rick Hench and Jim Kennedy’s 14 stopped, bringing out a red flag. Tilton moved up to third with 10 to go and 3 laps later Justin Lewis put the 77 into fourth. There were 3 laps left when Kobe Allison looped the 23S in turn 4. Johnson jumped all the way up to third on the restart, making the top 4 Truedson, Feger, Johnson and Lewis. Truedson could not be located for an interview.

Saturday sees the second night of sprint car qualifying for Sunday night’s big show plus a full show for the Midwest Lightning Sprints and the NAPA IMCA Sport Modifieds plus the Jake Ita Race of Champions.

Front gates open at 5, hot laps start at 5:30 and racing kicks off at 6:30. Adult front gate admission is $12, youths 6-12 are just $5 and children 5 and under are free. There will be a pit party following the racing with live music by V-Twin.

Pits open at 4 PM with pit admission being $25.

RESULTS:

IMCA Sprint A-Feature

 

     Driver                         Nbr

     ———————————–

  1. Jack Dover                     84
  2. John Carney                    74B
  3. Chad Wilson                    20
  4. Shon Pointer                   20P
  5. Jason Martin                   5X
  6. Andy Shouse                    27
  7. Trevor Grossenbacher           35
  8. Blake Robertson                15X
  9. Adam Gullion                   91
  10. Kevin Ramey                    7M
  11. Luke Cranston                  20C
  12. Jake Bukak 9X
  13. Toby Chapman                   7KX
  14. Gregg Bolte                    00B
  15. Dusty Ballenger                2D
  16. Michael Day                    2K
  17. Jaremi Hanson                  35PA
  18. Tyler Russell                  8KK
  19. Gene Ackland                   14G
  20. Stuart Snyder                  23S

 

IMCA Sprint B-Feature

 

     Driver                         Nbr

     ———————————–

  1. Jake Bukak                     9X
  2. Jaremi Hanson                  35PA
  3. Michael Day                    2K
  4. Gregg Bolte                    00B
  5. Gene Ackland                   14G
  6. Justin Melton                  11M
  7. Matt Richards                  1R
  8. Robby Wolfgang                 429
  9. Darren Berry                   12X
  10. Jeremey Schultz                33S
  11. Joey Danley                    14D
  12. Jeff Day                       95X
  13. Terry Richards                 18
  14. Mike Boston                    51
  15. Samantha Lieberman             23X
  16. Clint Benson                   100
  17. Tyler Drueke                   12

 

IMCA Sprint C-Feature

 

     Driver                         Nbr

     ———————————–

  1. Justin Melton                  11M
  2. Terry Richards                 18
  3. Nate Weiler                    4W
  4. Joey Starnes                   11J
  5. Mike Stien                     33G
  6. Claud Estes                    74E
  7. Shayle Bade                    03
  8. Zach Blurton                   2J
  9. Austin McLean                  83
  10. Chris Kelley                   32J
  11. Robert Vetter                  V8
  12. Chad Koch                      35K
  13. Jerald Harris                  J9
  14. Michelle Melton                21
  15. Jason Howell                   72
  16. Blaine Peterson                68+1
  17. Monty Ferriera 45

 

IMCA Sprint D-Feature

 

     Driver                         Nbr

     ———————————–

  1. Chris Kelley                   32J
  2. Michelle Melton                21
  3. Ryan King                      93
  4. Drew Ritchey                   880
  5. Ethan Fleetwood                7F
  6. Brandon Horton                 1BH
  7. Cody Ledger                    47
  8. Russell Shoulders              21S
  9. Dustin Woods                   00
  10. Jeff Taylor                    17T
  11. Tyler Thompson                 21X
  12. Austin Mundie                  4
  13. Mike Moore                     69
  14. Ryan Hall                      79V
  15. Dan Satriano 95
  16. Scott Meisner 72K
  17. Jason Becker                   17B

 

IMCA Sprint E-Feature

 

     Driver                         Nbr

     ———————————–

  1. Dan Satriano                   95
  2. Dustin Woods                   00
  3. Colby Estes                    71
  4. Dave Brown Jr.                 44
  5. Koby Walters                   33
  6. Ron Love                       5
  7. Jason Danley                   4X
  8. Junior Jenkins                 23
  9. Ethan Barrow                   14S
  10. Doug Lovegrove                 1
  11. Dj Estes                       74
  12. Nick Bryan                     52
  13. Ty Williams                    911
  14. Ben Woods                      11B
  15. Rick Hansen                    36K
  16. Troy Severin 7

DNS  Randy Sterling                 00S

 

IMCA Sprint F-Feature

 

     Driver                         Nbr

     ———————————–

  1. Doug Lovegrove                 1
  2. Jason Danley                   4X
  3. John Ricketts                  5R
  4. Tom Humphries                  39
  5. Mike Houseman                  4L
  6. Matt Etzelmiller               17
  7. Danny Nekolite                 22D
  8. Nate Eakin                     4SN
  9. Tim Fricke                     62
  10. Jed Werner                     50
  11. Adam Trimble                   34
  12. John Webster                   9
  13. Jeff Radcliffe                 21R
  14. Brant Obanien 147
  15. Mike Leraas 77
  16. Zachary Newlin 11Z
  17. Mark Watkins                   36

 

IMCA Sprint G-Feature

 

     Driver                         Nbr

     ———————————–

  1. John Ricketts                  5R
  2. Jason Danley                   4X
  3. Chase Brewer                   1B
  4. Steve Richardson               0Z
  5. Cj Hulsey                      77C
  6. Keith Dragoo                   77D
  7. Bart Kendell                   77X
  8. Colin Smith                    05
  9. Bob Hildreth                   55KC
  10. Blake Scott                    56K
  11. Boyd Peterson                  57B
  12. Elliot Amduhl 51A
  13. Brandon Allen                  05A
  14. Bruce Allen                    55
  15. Chase Weiler                   0

DNS  Charlie Ware                   90

DNS  Mark Klis Jr.                  09

 

IMCA Sprint Heat 1

 

     Driver                         Nbr

     ———————————–

  1. Jason Martin                   5X
  2. Jaremi Hanson                  35PA
  3. Austin McLean                  83
  4. Drew Ritchey                   880
  5. Colby Estes                    71
  6. Brant Obanien                  147
  7. John Ricketts                  5R
  8. Dwight Carter                  4U

 

IMCA Sprint Heat 10

 

     Driver                         Nbr

     ———————————–

  1. Jack Dover                     84
  2. Jeremey Schultz                33S
  3. Robert Vetter                  V8
  4. Ryan Hall                      79V
  5. Rick Hansen                    36K
  6. Jed Werner                     50
  7. Cj Hulsey                      77C
  8. Tony Everrhart                 55T

 

IMCA Sprint Heat 11

 

     Driver                         Nbr

     ———————————–

  1. Chad Wilson                    20
  2. Gene Ackland                   14G
  3. Terry Richards                 18
  4. Russell Shoulders              21S
  5. Nick Bryan                     52
  6. Adam Trimble                   34
  7. Colin Smith                    05
  8. Michael Johnston               14J

 

IMCA Sprint Heat 12

 

     Driver                         Nbr

     ———————————–

  1. Tyler Russell                  8KK
  2. Mike Boston                    51
  3. Monty Ferriera                 45
  4. Austin Mundie                  4
  5. Ron Love                       5
  6. Danny Nekolite                 22D
  7. Chase Brewer                   1B
  8. Elliot Amduhl                  51A

 

IMCA Sprint Heat 13

 

     Driver                         Nbr

     ———————————–

  1. Adam Gullion                   91
  2. Clint Benson                   100
  3. Shayle Bade                    03
  4. Ethan Fleetwood                7F
  5. Troy Severin                   7
  6. Jeff Radcliffe                 21R
  7. Charlie Ware                   90

 

IMCA Sprint Heat 14

 

     Driver                         Nbr

     ———————————–

  1. Trevor Grossenbacher           35
  2. Darren Berry                   12X
  3. Blaine Peterson                68+1
  4. Tyler Thompson                 21X
  5. Ethan Barrow                   14S
  6. Nate Eakin                     4SN
  7. Mark Klis Jr.                  09

 

IMCA Sprint Heat 15

 

     Driver                         Nbr

     ———————————–

  1. Shon Pointer                   20P
  2. Tyler Drueke                   12
  3. Zach Blurton                   2J
  4. Scott Meisner                  72K
  5. Dj Estes                       74
  6. Mark Watkins                   36
  7. Bob Hildreth                   55KC

 

IMCA Sprint Heat 2

 

     Driver                         Nbr

     ———————————–

  1. Luke Cranston                  20C
  2. Gregg Bolte                    00B
  3. Jason Howell                   72
  4. Brandon Horton                 1BH
  5. Dan Satriano                   95
  6. Zachary Newlin                 11Z
  7. Steve Richardson               0Z
  8. Dalyn Cody                     11

 

IMCA Sprint Heat 3

 

     Driver                         Nbr

     ———————————–

  1. Blake Robertson                15X
  2. Michael Day                    2K
  3. Mike Stien                     33G
  4. Chris Kelley                   32J
  5. Koby Walters                   33
  6. Tom Humphries                  39
  7. Jason Danley                   4X
  8. Erin Statler                   2

 

IMCA Sprint Heat 5

 

     Driver                         Nbr

     ———————————–

  1. Stuart Snyder                  23S
  2. Robby Wolfgang                 429
  3. Jerald Harris                  J9
  4. Jason Becker                   17B
  5. Junior Jenkins                 23
  6. Mike Houseman                  4L
  7. Bart Kendell                   77X
  8. Daren Bolac                    44V

 

IMCA Sprint Heat 6

 

     Driver                         Nbr

     ———————————–

  1. John Carney                    74B
  2. Joey Danley                    14D
  3. Justin Melton                  11M
  4. Mike Moore                     69
  5. Dave Brown Jr.                 44
  6. Mike Leraas                    77
  7. Chase Weiler                   0
  8. Jimmy Grasso                   8G

 

IMCA Sprint Heat 7

 

     Driver                         Nbr

     ———————————–

  1. Kevin Ramey                    7M
  2. Samantha Lieberman             23X
  3. Nate Weiler                    4W
  4. Michelle Melton                21
  5. Randy Sterling                 00S
  6. Matt Etzelmiller               17
  7. Boyd Peterson                  57B
  8. Brian Lawson                   14

 

IMCA Sprint Heat 8

 

     Driver                         Nbr

     ———————————–

  1. Toby Chapman                   7KX
  2. Matt Richards                  1R
  3. Claud Estes                    74E
  4. Jeff Taylor                    17T
  5. Dustin Woods                   00
  6. Doug Lovegrove                 1
  7. Keith Dragoo                   77D
  8. Blake Scott                    56K

 

IMCA Sprint Heat 9

 

     Driver                         Nbr

     ———————————–

  1. Dusty Ballenger                2D
  2. Jeff Day                       95X
  3. Chad Koch                      35K
  4. Cody Ledger                    47
  5. Ty Williams                    911
  6. John Webster                   9
  7. Brandon Allen                  05A
  8. Tom Belsky                     28

 

Lightning Sprint A-Feature

 

     Driver                         Nbr

     ———————————–

  1. Presley Truedson               2
  2. Devin Feger                    40
  3. Brandon Johnson                8
  4. Justin Lewis                   77
  5. Ty Tilton                      42
  6. Dexter Dvergsten               11
  7. Jason Billups                  2J
  8. Alex Truscinski                10
  9. Alan Truscinski                13T
  10. Tom Brown                      B20
  11. Scotty Bradley                 1X
  12. Anthony Haas                   81H
  13. Brad Strunk                    23S
  14. Roland Bernard                 2R
  15. Ryan Secrest 49
  16. Andy Bradley                   86
  17. Kobe Allison                   22
  18. Jim Kennedy                    14
  19. Rick Hench                     1
  20. Austin Archdale                2X

 

Lightning Sprint B-Feature

 

     Driver                         Nbr

     ———————————–

  1. Jim Kennedy                    14
  2. Dexter Dvergsten               11
  3. Ryan Secrest                   49
  4. Roland Bernard                 2R
  5. Tyler Miller                   25M
  6. Jesse Vermillion               5
  7. Bj Sauer                       0Z
  8. Blake Vermillion               73
  9. Tadd Holliman                  9S
  10. Jesse Ferandz 61

DNS  Jason Woods                    50

DNS  Bradley Ashford                4X

 

Lightning Sprint Heat 1

 

     Driver                         Nbr

     ———————————–

  1. Justin Lewis                   77
  2. Andy Bradley                   86
  3. Tom Brown                      B20
  4. Scotty Bradley                 1X
  5. Dexter Dvergsten               11
  6. Ryan Secrest                   49
  7. Tadd Holliman                  9S

 

Lightning Sprint Heat 2

 

     Driver                         Nbr

     ———————————–

  1. Devin Feger                    40
  2. Brad Strunk                    23S
  3. Ty Tilton                      42
  4. Alan Truscinski                13T
  5. Jim Kennedy                    14
  6. Roland Bernard                 2R
  7. Jesse Vermillion               5

 

Lightning Sprint Heat 3

 

     Driver                         Nbr

     ———————————–

  1. Presley Truedson               2
  2. Anthony Haas                   81H
  3. Austin Archdale                2X
  4. Rick Hench                     1
  5. Tyler Miller                   25M
  6. Bj Sauer                       0Z
  7. Jesse Ferandz                  61

 

Lightning Sprint Heat 4

 

     Driver                         Nbr

     ———————————–

  1. Brandon Johnson                8
  2. Kobe Allison                   22
  3. Alex Truscinski                10
  4. Jason Billups                  2J
  5. Blake Vermillion               73
  6. Jason Woods                    50
  7. Bradley Ashford                4X

 

ROC Sprint Heat 1

 

     Driver                         Nbr

     ———————————–

  1. Ty Williams                    911
  2. Jack Dover                     84
  3. Mark Watkins                   36
  4. Tyler Drueke                   12
  5. Jerald Harris                  J9
  6. Doug Lovegrove                 1
  7. Dustin Woods                   00
  8. Robert Vetter                  V8
  9. Bob Hildreth                   55KC
  10. Michelle Melton                M1

DNS  Clint Benson                   100

 

ROC Sprint Heat 2

 

     Driver                         Nbr

     ———————————–

  1. Adam Gullion                   91
  2. Zach Blurton                   2J
  3. Robby Wolfgang                 429
  4. Zachary Newlin                 11Z
  5. John Carney                    74B
  6. John Ricketts                  5R
  7. Joey Danley                    14D
  8. Chad Wilson                    20
  9. Colin Smith                    05
  10. Gregg Bolte                    00B

DNS  Shon Pointer                   20P

 

ROC Sprint Heat 3

 

     Driver                         Nbr

     ———————————–

  1. Blake Robertson                15X
  2. Andy Shouse                    27
  3. Drew Ritchey                   880
  4. Tom Humphries                  39
  5. Mike Houseman                  4L
  6. Daren Bolac                    44V
  7. Mike Boston                    51
  8. Bruce Allen                    55
  9. Jeff Day                       95X

DNS  Ben Woods                      11B

DNS  Chase Brewer                   1B

 

ROC Sprint Heat 4

 

     Driver                         Nbr

     ———————————–

  1. Jason Martin                   5X
  2. Claud Estes                    72E
  3. Tyler Russell                  8KK
  4. Dusty Ballenger                2D
  5. Michael Day                    2K
  6. Jason Howell                   72
  7. Ryan Hall                      79V
  8. Charlie Ware                   90
  9. Jeff Taylor                    17T

DNS  Michael Johnston               14J

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