The Father's Day race at CNS goes to Bruce "the Moose" Yackey

Monday, 18 June 2012 08:19

(06-16-2012 Dacono CO) A wild night at CNS was capped off when the black and green #12 Late Model of Bruce Yackey held off the hard charging #7 of young Adam Deines to bring home the win. Yet it was the action in the pits that had the massive crowd at CNS on their toes as multiple brawls broke out pitside when tempers boiled over during the Grand American Modified main event.

Gillett Vet Clinic Late Models
A great field of 21 Late Models lined up for the Rocky's Autos Father's Day feature event at Colorado National Speedway. #7 Adam Deines was the early leader and the entire field was running side by side at speed behind him. #66 Darren Bucklen and #12 Bruce Yackey made contact in turn 3 and Bucklen got sideways sending cars in every direction. A few cars sustained damage yet most were able to continue. After the restart Deines regained a solid lead but bad luck hit 2nd place driver #22 Chris Eggleston as he left the track with mechanical problems. At that point a fantastic battle for the lead thrilled the packed house at CNS between Deines, #31 Rick Smith and #12 Bruce "the Moose" Yackey. Yackey made a daring move past Deines and vaulted himself into the lead. With 10 laps to go it was Yackey, Deines, Smith, Bucklan, and impressive rookie #6 Dominic Ursetta. Unfortunately for Ursetta his strong run came to an end when his right front tire blew and he slide up into the turn 4 wall ending his chance at a top 5 finish. On the restart even more metal was bent as #11 Darren Robertson and #95 Todd Finley tangled in turn 2 and then #33 Emmit Grazier couldn't avoid the spinning Robertson and hit him head on causing massive damage to both cars. Thankfully all the drivers were okay but their vehicles were not so lucky. On the restart it was the young Adam Deines and the veteran Yackey battling side by side creating a thrilling sprint to the finish. Bruce Yackey is a multi-time track champion and he showed the fans why as he ran the perfect line for the win with the talented Deines right behind taking 2nd place. #31 Rick Smith was 3rd, #95m Cris Muhler was 4th and #66 Darren Bucklan rounded out the top 5.

FAST DASH WINNER: #12 Bruce Yackey
DASH WINNER: #6 Dominic Ursetta
QUICK TIME: #12 Bruce Yackey 16.106

NTC Logistics Super Stocks
A large field of Super Stock cars lineup up for a 25 lap main event for the Rocky's Autos Father's Day race at CNS and the very fast #33 of Bear Lynch maintained the early lead. As Lynch approached lapped traffic #3 Michael Cox pulled up on Lynch's bumper with #46 "Lightning" Ric Lothert close behind. A great battle for the lead heated up between Lynch, Cox, Lothert and the #39 of Jack Nugent. With 3 laps to go Cox dove low under Lynch and appeared to get the advantage on Lynch but the dark blue #3 of Michael Cox drifted into Lynch coming out of turn 4 and the two of them spun down the front straight also collecting Ric Lothert. After that hair-raising altercation #39 Jack Nugent inherited the lead in what was turning out to be a wild and exciting race. On the restart the smooth line of Jack Nugent won the race followed by #61 John Humphrey, #46 Ric Lothert, 6x Josh Parker, and the #95 of Todd Finley.

FAST DASH WINNER: #13 Jason Morris
DASH WINNER: #75 Emilio Abeyta
QUICK TIME: #39 Jack Nugent 19.763

Sunoco Fuel Grand American Modifieds
The red and white #8 Grand American Modified of Dan Alamaa grabbed the early lead in the main event but when there was an early caution flag the real fireworks began when #95 Dave Finley and #18 Ed Vechiarelli were banging doors at pace lap speed. Eventually Finley and Vechiarelli made hard contact and promptly took themselves out of the race as they were both black flagged by race officials. It was at that point when all sorts of craziness broke out in the pit when members from both crews erupted into a bench clearing brawl in the pits. After things calmed down pit side the race was able to resume and after the restart the #28 of Jeff Hunter and the #77 of Jeff Hansen were able to get by Alamaa. A great battle ensued between race leader Hunter and 2nd place Hansen. "Flippy" Jeff Hansen was able to take the lead from Hunter and begin to settle in to a smooth groove. Behind the leaders #1 Jay Fields, #44 Justin Case, #8 Dan Alamaa and #66 John Seely battled for position. When the checkered flag flew it was #77 Jeff Hansen winning his second main event in a row. Hunter was 2nd, Fields 3rd, Case 4th, Alamaa 5th and John Seely was 6th.

FAST DASH WINNER: #77 Jeff Hansen
DASH WINNER: #44 Justin Case
QUICK TIME: #95 Dave Finley 16.984

CARC Mod Coupes
#36 Matt "the pebble" Burton held the pole position for the CARC main event with #33 Chet Graham on the outside. Burton led the first 7 laps but the gorgeous red #55 of Gary Land was able to work past Burton on the inside. The equally pretty black with flames #29 of Dave Johnson was the only car on the track that was able to give Land any pressure for the lead but the smooth driving Land cruised to the win. Johnson took 2nd, #44x Mike Wood was 3rd, #33 Chet Graham came in 4th and #46 Eric Blackard was 5th.

FAST DASH WINNER: #55 Gary Land
QUICK TIME: #34 Randy Whitman 15.817

A Comfort Shack Figure 8s
#90 John Johnson jumped out to a large lead in the A Comfort Shack Figure 8 main event while multi-time winner #24 Joe Martinez was having a difficult time working his way past #50 Justin McKeachie and #15 Jereme Wall who were both running strong. Smokin' Joe was able to make his way around McKeachie but no driver had anything for Johnson who cruised to the win. #15 Jereme Wall was 2nd and #24 Joe Marinez was 3rd.

FAST DASH WINNER: #15 Jereme Wall
DASH WINNER: #90 John Johnson

OFFICIAL FINISHING ORDER

Late Models
1. 12 Bruce Yackey Greeley  CO 12 Impala
2. 7 Adam Deines Longmont  CO 97 Cutlass
3. 31 Rick Smith Gering  NE 08 Monte Carlo
4. 95M Chris Muhler Morrison  CO
5. 66 Darren Bucklan Greeley  CO 11 Monte Carlo
6. 91 Chris Atkinson Cheyenne  WY
7. 23 Davin Fisbeck# Thornton  CO 07 Monte Carlo
8. 74 Dan Savage Aurora  CO 08 SS
9. 99B Nicholas Brimlee Broomfield  CO
10. 55 Jesse Runkle Lakewood  CO 08 Monte Carlo
11. 84 Matt Zwingelberg Aurora  CO
12. 37 Derek Murphy Colorado Springs  CO
13. 51 Eric Meisner Brighton  CO 06 Camry
14. 14 Mark Bybee Littleton  CO
15. 6 Dominic Ursetta Arvada  CO 10 Victory Circle
16. 11 Darren Robertson Westminster  CO 12 Impala
17. 95 Todd Finley Arvada  CO 12 Dodge
18. 33 Emett Grazier Wheatridge  CO Monte Carlo
19. 4 Bradley Tilton Cheyenne  WY
20. 22 Chris Eggleston Erie  CO 09 Chevy
21. 39 Jack Nugent Lafayette  CO 05 Impala

Super Stocks
1. 39 Jack Nugent Lafayette CO 05 Impala
2. 61 John Humphrey Cheyenne  WY 79 Monte Carlo
3. 46 Richard Lothert Loveland CO 78 Nova
4. 6X Josh Parker  Broomfield  CO 79 Malibu
5. 95 Todd Finley Brighton  CO 78 Nova
6. 5 Jeff Sluss Northglenn  CO 82 Monte Carlo
7. 3 Michael Cox Littleton  CO 84 Grand Nat'l
8. 0 Andrew Mues Arvada  CO 78 Seville
9. 75 Emilio Abeyta Denver  CO 80 Caprice
10. 25W Jared Wally Wall 
11. 90 Kyle Patee Thornton  CO 75 Chevelle
12. 7 Tony Dugan 
13. 02 Darrell Smith Littleton  CO 85 Caprice
14. 83 Greg Wohlcke Westminster  CO 83 Monte Carlo
15. 77 Kevin Keller Englewood  CO 79 Nova
16. 25 Kathy Calkins Denver  CO
17. 10d Jeff Dempewolf 
18. 9c Brent Cave 
19. 13 Jason Morris Lakewood CO 77 Nova
20. 99 Ryan Raley Thornton  CO 77 Monte Carlo
21. 22c Cole Whitford 
22. 33 Bear Lynch 
23. 82 Paul Green # Arvada  CO 82 Regal
24. 66 Tom Evans Sr # Cheyenne  WY 84 Monte Carlo
DNS 88 David Rothrock Golden  CO 82 Caprice

Grand American Modifieds
1. 77 Jeff Hansen Berthoud  CO
2. 28 Jeff Hunter# Brighton  CO
3. 1 Jay Fields Pueblo West  CO 2011 Wade Moon
4. 44 Justin Case Brighton  CO
5. 8 Dan Alamaa Colorado Springs  CO 95 Modified
6. 66 John Seely Parker  CO 12 Impala
7. 4 Mark Sopr Cheyenne  WY
8. 21 Jeffrey Purvis 
9. 2 Willard Nash# 
10. 57 Kelly Balderston Pueblo West  CO
11. 57B Brady Balderston# Highlands Ranch CO
12. 4T Brad Tilton Cheyenne  WY
13. 11 Tom Evans Cheyenne  WY 2010 Volt
DQ 95 Dave Finley Brighton  CO
DQ 18 Ed Vecchiarelli Brighton  CO

Mod Coupes
1. 55 Gary Land Littleton  CO 32 Chevy Coupe
2. 29 Dave Johnson Lakewood CO 33 Chevy
3. 44x Mike  Wood Centennial  CO
4. 33 Chet Graham Kiowa  CO
5. 46 Eric Blackard Lakewood  CO 33 Chevy
6. 1 Tom Adler Longmont CO
7. 43 Matthew Pierce# Platteville  CO
8. 80 Matt Devich 
9. 36 Matt Burton 
10. 34 Randy Whitman Ft Collins  CO

Figure 8s
1. 90 John Johnson Golden  CO 79 Chevy
2. 15 Jereme Wall Commerce City  CO 72 Chevy
3. 24 Joe Martinez Centennial  CO 08 Monte Carlo
4. 26 Nick Martinez Denver  CO
5. 20 Lance Proctor 
6. 50 Justin McKeachie Aurora CO
7. 81 Dave Smith Englewood  CO
8. 44 Jerome Holms 
9. 10 Frank Gastineau Denver  CO 64 Chevy
10. 86 Shirley Thompson Northglenn  Co 77 Camaro
11. 69 Tammy Totos 
12. 03 Luke Zike Morrison  CO