The Nostalgia Stock Car Club of Iowa made their annual visit to West Liberty Raceway
by: Nadine Brockert

WEST LIBERTY, IA. (Aug. 5, 2006) - The Nostalgia Stock Car Club of Iowa made their annual visit to West Liberty Raceway in conjunction with the Mississippi Valley Speed Club Oldtimers’ Picnic at the fairgrounds Saturday. On hand was the #75 Mercury Cyclone as driven by the late John Connolly, the 1970 Nova #8 of Darrell Dake, #9 Chevelle of Curt Hansen, #21 1970 Nova of Verlin Eaker and #44 Chevelle as driven by Glen Martin. Also appearing were a 1966 Mercury Cyclone and a 1966 Chevelle. Watching these cars make their way around the West Liberty half-mile once again brought smiles to many faces.

By feature time, the track was dry, black, slick and shiny as ebony. The JC Dubil Late Model feature was one of the most exciting races all year. By lap 8, Ron Boyse had assumed the lead and kept the #74 at the front of the pack, with #77 Kurt Kile snapping at his heels. A lap 23 caution tightened the field and brought the #56 of Andy Eckrich within striking distance of the front. The green/white/checkered shootout brought everyone to their feet. The race outcome was in doubt until the last turn of the last lap when Boyse got up into the marbles and became a casualty of the slick track. Somehow he avoided spinning out and held on for fifth place. Eckrich took first, followed by Todd Davis, Matt Gilchrist, Kurt Kile and Boyse.

The Miller Time Modifieds feature saw a different winner this week, as Mike Thomas took the victory. Thomas took the lead at lap 7, and kept it following a lap 9 caution that saw Gus Hughes #30 go to the pits. At the checkers, Thomas had nearly a half straightaway lead on the second place car. Finishing second was Bruce Hanford, followed by Scott Stecher, Brad Dubil and Ryan Dolan.

The Corner Tap Limited Late Model feature had only two laps down when Harvey Bloomer climbed the wall in 3 and 4 and barrel-rolled, taking part of the fence with him and bringing out the red light. Harvey emerged without a scratch but the #2 machine looked ready for recycle. Sam Harroun took the lead on lap 2 from his second row starting spot, and held on for the win, followed by Matt Bodman, Dan Brockert, Troy Philpott and Tim Rock.

The Kile Motorsports Stock Cars feature saw a repeat of the past several weeks as Scotty Pratty once again showed why he is the current USRA points leader. He was in second place by lap 3 from his sixth row start position and took the lead on lap 4. Pratt’s nearest challenge was nearly a straightaway behind when the checkers flew. Rounding out the top five were Jerry Pratt, Adam Bell, Scott Walker and Trent Vrchoticky.

The QCSA Auto Auction Hornets feature saw Jarrod McMichael come from his tenth row outside starting position to claim victory. Shaun Slaughter, Geoffrey Theobald, Robert Harding Jr, and Darin Smith completed the top five.


COMPLETE RESULTS:

JC Dubil Late Models:

Feature: 1. Andy Eckrich; 2. Todd Davis; 3. Matt Gilchrist; 4. Kurt Kile; 5. Ron Boyse; 6. Nick Marolf; 7. Chuck Mayerhofer; 8. Jay Chenoweth; 9. Kevin Kile; 10. Jeff Guengerich; 11. Hal Russell; 12. Dave Schrier; 13. Johnny Spaw; 14. Jerry Lauber; 15. DJ Burke; 16. Michael Dominguez; 17. Jody Metzger

Heat 1: Matt Gilchrist, Andy Eckrich, Jay Chenoweth, Jody Metzger, Kevin Kile

Heat 2: Johnny Spaw, Nick Marolf, Kurt Kile, Ron Boyse, Todd Davis

 

Miller Time Modifieds:

Feature: 1. Mike Thomas; 2. Bruce Hanford; 3. Scott Stecher; 4. Brad Dubil; 5. Ryan Dolan; 6. Todd Hansen; 7. Larry Herring; 8. Mike Zogg; 9. Rick Hixson; 10. Robbie Verbeck; 11. Terry Walker; 12. Wade Lee; 13. Terry Lawson; 14. Rich Smith; 15. Leon Wilson; 16. Dan Albright; 17. Adam Davis; 18. Noah Coppess; 19. Mike Schump; 20. Scott Hill; 21. Gus Hughes; 22. Doug Yates; 23. Mike Dains

Heat 1: Mike Zogg, Robbie Verbeck, Bruce Hanford, Larry Herring, Wade Lee

Heat 2: Terry Walker, Scott Stecher, Brad Dubil, Gus Hughes, Terry Lawson

Heat 3: Mike Thomas, Ryan Dolan, Todd Hansen, Rick Hixson, Doug Yates

 

Corner Tap Limited Late Models:

Feature: 1. Sam Harroun; 2. Matt Bodman; 3. Dan Brockert; 4. Troy Philpott; 5. Tim Rock; 6. Darren Voss; 7. Gary Beuter; 8. Brian VanDusen; 9. Ron Schreurs; 10. Kyle Lackey; 11. John Maher; 12. Jake Meier; 13. Allen Diercks; 14. Ryan Carpenter; 15. Dale Franklin; 16. Jesse Smith; 17. Matt Brockert; 18. Dan Lange; 19. Austin Schmidt; 20. Harvey Bloomer

Heat 1: Darren Voss, Tim Rock, Allen Diercks, Brian VanDusen, Dale Franklin

Heat 2: Sam Harroun, Matt Bodman, Troy Philpott, Gary Beuter, Dan Brockert

 

Kile Motorsports Stock Cars:

Feature: 1. Scotty Pratt; 2. Jerry Pratt; 3. Adam Bell; 4. Scott Walker; 5. Trent Vrchoticky; 6. Jerrod Collins; 7. Kim Weber; 8. Ryan Buffington; 9. Todd Salazar; 10. Greg Gill; 11. David Brandies; 12. Eric Poggemiller; 13. Mike Pothoff; 14. Mike Picray; 15. Mike Cole; 16. Marcus Ostofi; 17. Dustin Morgan; 18. Bub Erwin; 19. Jamie Figg

Did Not Start: Brian Wonick

Heat 1: Scotty Pratt, Jerrod Collins, Adam Bell, Jerry Pratt, Kim Weber

Heat 2: Todd Salazar, Greg Gill, Ryan Buffington, Trent Vrchoticky, Scott Walker

 

QCSA Auto Auction Hornets:

Feature: 1. Jarrod McMichael; 2. Shaun Slaughter; 3. Geoffrey Theobald; 4. Robert Harding Jr; 5. Darin Smith; 6. Dennis Preston; 7. Alex Buffington; 8. Jess Jondle; 9. Ross Davidson; 10. Andy Theobald; 11. Dan Praska; 12. Robert Axsom; 13. Wayne Noble; 14. Andy Burns; 15. Mike Gesling; 16. Rex Tomasson; 17. Roger Whitcomb; 18. Jeremy Williams; 19. Dakota Hayden; 20. Jeff Miller

Heat 1: Chris Havel, Geoff Theobald, Jeff Miller, Darin Smith

Heat 2: Robert Harding Jr, Ross Davidson, Jess Jondle, Alex Buffington