Smith Wins Second NCRA Feature at Lincoln County Raceway
By Chris Martinez

NORTH PLATTE, Neb. (June 29, 2007) – Lincoln County Raceway was the site of the third event of the 2007 season and the first night of the late model Speed Week. Co-sanctioned by the NCRA and the Colorado Late Model Association (CLMA), 39 drivers were on hand to contend for the 23 starting spots in the 30-lap feature.

Five heat races were run with the top 12 in passing points lining up in the feature. Everyone else needed to battle for the last spots via two B-bains or hope for one of the three provisionals.

Jim Beaman battled hard with Scott Daily to win the first heat. Delbert Smith won heat #2 after the original winner was disqualified in a post-race inspection. Kelly Boen looked like he was back in 2006 form with a win in heat #3. Corey Zeitner showed the crowd why he is the leading rookie in NCRA points with a great drive in heat race #4, and former NCRA champion Kyle Berck beat John Anderson in heat race #5.

Joe Kosiski won the first B-main and Mike Wiarda thrilled the crowd with a late race pass to win the second B-main.

Kelly Boen started the feature on the pole with the "Ice Man" Delbert Smith to his right. On the drop of the green, Boen jumped out to a comfortable lead over Smith and would hold that lead until lapping a slower car would result in a little paint being traded. Smith was able to get by and stay in front to the checker for his 12th career NCRA feature win. The top three looked familiar as it was the same as the Mid-Nebraska show over Memorial Day weekend. It was Smith winning with Boen second, and John Anderson third.

If this is any indication how the NCRA Speed Week is going to go, the racing at the next four shows is a "must see." The series moved on to Junction Motor Speedway in McCool Junction, Neb., for tonight's show.


Heat #1:

1. Jim Beaman, Littleon, Colo.; 2. Scott Daly; 3. Mike Wiarda, Aurora, Neb.; 4. Joe Kosiski; 5. Dean Moore, Grand Junction, Colo.; 6. Bo Egge, Kearney, Neb.; 7. Michael Dizmang, Scottsbluff, Neb.

Heat #2:

1. Delbert Smith, Wichita, Kan.; 2. John Kuchar, Henderson, Colo.; 3. Ryan Rairden, Brookville, Kan.; 4. Jim Clifton, Ft. Morgan, Colo.; 5. Greg Larsen, Plattsmouth, Neb.; 6. Craig Baukema, Elizabeth, Colo.; 7. Rusty Miller, Norcatur, Kan.; 8. Jimmy Seagraves, Valley Center, Kan.

Heat #3:

1. Kelly Boen, Henderson, Colo.; 2. Bill Koons, Omaha, Neb.; 3. Rick Lieser, Greeley, Colo.; 4. Chad Whipple, North Platte, Neb.; 5. Craig Preble, Yutan, Neb.; 6. Steve Kempt, Shelton, Neb.; 7. Jack Swearingen, Maxwell, Neb.

Heat #4:

1. Cory Zeitner, Bellevue, Neb.; 2. Brian Kenkel, Elkhorn, Neb.; 3. Ron Sutton, Genoa, Neb.; 4. Mike Marushak, David City, Neb.; 5. Scott Rhoades, Westminster, Colo.; 6. Scott Coniff; 7. Jason Schobinger, Wiggins, Colo.

Heat #5:

1. Kyle Berck, Marquette, Neb.; 2. John Anderson, Omaha, Neb.; 3. Al Purkey, Coffeyville, Kan.; 4. Mike Stadel, Rapid City, S.D.; 5. Mike Collins, Council Bluffs, Iowa; 6. Ron Lee, Valentine, Neb.; 7. Kenny McCarty, Rogers, Ark.; 8. Chad Humston, Giltner, Neb.; 9. Shane Lewis, North Platte, Neb.; 10. Charlie Brown, Maxwell, Neb.

B feature #1:

1. Mike Wiarda; 2. Mike Stadel; 3. John Kuchar; 4. Scott Rhoades; 5. Craig Preble; 6. Craig Baukema; 7. Steve Kempt; 8. Charlie Brown; 9. Chad Whipple; 10. Kenny McCarty; 11. Scott Coniff; 12. Chad Humston; 13. Jack Swearingen;

B feature #2:

1. Joe Kosiski; 2. Brian Kenkel; 3. Mike Collins; 4. Jim Clifton; 5. Greg Larson; 6. Dean Moore; 7. Shane Lewis; 8. Jimmy Seagraves; 9. Bo Egge; 10. Jason Schobinger; 11. Ron Lee; 12. Rusty Miller; 13. Michael Diamond; 14. Mike Marushak.

A feature:

1. Delbert Smith; 2. Kelly Boen; 3. John Anderson; 4. Cory Zeitner; 5. Jim Begman; 6. Al Purkey; 7. Kyle Berck; 8. Mike Stadel; 9. Ryan Rairden; 10. Joe Kosiski; 11. Mike Wiarda; 12. John Kuchar; 13. Mike Collins; 14. Chad Humston; 15. Jim Clifton; 16. Rick Lieser; 17. Ron Sutton; 18. Scott Daly; 19. Brian Kenkel; 20. Chad Simpson; 21. Scott Rhoades; 22. Bill Koons; 23. Bo Egge.