IT'S TIME TO RACE!!

March 6, 2005 FSCR Craig Seewald big Winner at Hialeah by Marty Little HIALEAH, Fla. - Craig Seewald scored one for the Ford fans Saturday night as he led wire to wire in winning the 25 lap limited late model at Hialeah Speedway. Seewald kept his gold Thunderbird on the point throughout despite some heavy pressure from Gary Padula at one point. When the checkers flew it was Seewald over Pat Flack, Richie Henry, Bob Regula and Dale Horne. The USA sprint cars made their first ever appearance at the historic third-mile oval with Tim George the victor in the 25 lap run. Skeeter Kelly led to lap 16 when George took command. Kelly claimed runner-up honors ahead of Shaun Namor, Mike Schroeder and Michael Smith. Mini stock action saw Greg Kaouk power his Ford pick up to top honors in the 15 lap main. Ricky Thorpe led early but finished second over Steve Lotts and Mike Sosby. The make-up 25 lap cyclone feature was easily won by Ken Housh with an easy drive over John Pettit, Wally Koppel, Drew Ogden and Billy Magill. The night's regular 25 lapper fell to Timmy Ryan ahead of Housh, Sean Ryan, Donald Economy and Tony Crowder. - Have an opinion on this story? Post a message on our Message Board! news@karnac.org or send a letter to the editor!