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Race Results Charlotte County Speedway | by Ronnie Bacelo
Punta Gorda, Fla - Keels & Wheels/SARA Modified 100 took to the semi-banked oval at Charlotte Co. Speedway with 29 cars signed in at the gate. Dwayne Dempsey (St. Petersburg) made a late race pass on Joe Sumasky to capture the glory and the money. Chasing Dempsey to the stripe was Wayne Jefferson (Pinellas Park), Timmy Moore (Pinellas Park), Chris Turner (Naples) and Jamie Burrows (Valrico). Fast Qualifier was Scott Kleiber (Naples) with a 15.591.
First time winner George Ellsworth won the Sportsman feature in grand style out running some of the top drivers in this division. Jim Keating (Bonita Springs) would be listed in the runner up slot ahead of Danny Yates (Cape Coral), Joe Reese (Bonita Springs) and Jerry Bryant (Punta Gorda).
Chuck Stevens (Ft. Myers) bested the field in the Pure Stock division. Conrad Molter (Ft. Myers) was second, Scott McDaniels (Ft. Myers), Taz Sidock (Cape Coral), John Hanuschik (Ft. Myers) rounded out the top five.
The action packed Road Warriors saw Chris Oncken (Ft. Myers) shake the monkey off his back as he captured the victory. Clete Trimmer (Cape Coral), Jesse Gargus (Cape Coral), Chris Huntoon (Englewood) and Brandon Anderson (Port Charlotte) would round out the top five.
After numerous runner up finishes it was John Garrett (Ft. Myers) the ictor in the ever so popular Thunder Truck class. Cheryl Weaver (Port Charlotte) ended up second and rounding out the top five was Mike Bialecki (Ft. Myers), George Pack (Punta Gorda), Bob Charette (Ft. Myers).
The Mini Stocks were the victims of the curfew and will run for double points and double money on their next scheduled race night.
Charlotte Co. Fan Appreciation Night May 25th, with anyone displaying an article of clothing with the name or logo will only pay $10 to enter the Speedway.
Starting June 5th we will have Wild Wacky Wednesday a 100 Lap Enduro paying $1000 to the Winner, and several Xtreme Series Races. Have an opinion on this story? Post a message on our Message Board! news@karnac.orgor send a letter to the editor!
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