HUMBOLDT — With one more regular points night remaining at Humboldt Speedway, the season points lead is now hotly contested in all classes.
Drivers are working hard for the prestige of being crowned season champion in all classes.
Last week, Wayne Johnson of Humboldt lost the Home Savings Bank Factory Stock feature literally in the last foot to Scott Collins. This week, Johnson got his redemption by winning the feature, fighting off a determined Jon Westhoff of Chanute. Ethan Vance of Chanute finished third, Scott Collins of Humboldt claimed fourth, and Coffeyville driver Brian Knisley finished fifth.
Barry Luthi of Topeka recorded the O’Reilly Auto Parts Sport Compact main event, edging out David Miller of St. Joseph, Mo.. Third spot fell to Brandon Vink of Humboldt, while Allen Jesseph of Earlton claimed fourth, and Humboldt’s Clint Haigler was fifth.
Jacob Ellison returned to the Winners Circle once again in the Love’s Travel Stop Midwest Mod feature. Runner-up was Trever Vann of Fort Scott, with Chanute’s Casey Jesseph third, Mike Churning fourth and Brad Jarman of Altoona fifth.
Ray’s Metal Depot B Mod action was a hard-fought affair won by Tyler Kidwell, who fought off Kenton Allen. Brian McGowen of Pittsburg finished third, Don McIntosh fourth, and Shad Turner of St. Joseph, Mo., fifth.
Blake Hahn of Sapulpa, Okla., dominated in the ASCS Sprint Car feature for his fourth career victory.
Ryan Timm, Oklahoma City, was second, followd by Sean McClelland, Tulsa, in third, Austin O’Neal of Kearney, Mo., in fourth and Jeremy Campbell of Wichita in fifth.
This week’s races will mark the final points night of 2020.
A scheduled Powder Puff race will not be held, to make way for all regular classes, plus a $1000-to-win A Mod race. Due to COVID-19, a banquet will not be held this year, but points champions will be acknowledged.
Coming Sept. 11 and 12, the All Star Monster Truck League will return to Humboldt. Buy tickets online to receive tickets for children ages 3-12.
There will be one race in October, featuring Late Models, B-Mods, Midwest Mods, Factory Stock and Sport Compacts.
Finally, USRA Modifieds will compete in Humboldt on Nov. 1 as a part of USRA Speed Weeks. More details will be forthcoming.
