CNS Staff
Jul 5, 2013
Updated: Mar 14, 2022
Snap-On Tools Pro Trucks
A 50 lap Snap-On Tools Pro Truck Feature event wrapped up a great night of racing at CNS and #11 Steve Johnson and #34 Rudy Vanderwal were on the front row. When the green flag dropped Johnson quickly asserted his strength and grabbed the early lead over Vanderwal. The drivers began to settle in to the extended feature event and behind the two leaders #36 Matt “the Pebble” Burton was running 3rd with #06 Adam Hilton running 4th and closing in. While Hilton moved up to take 3rd from Burton it appeared that Vanderwal was quicker than Johnson and was beginning the pressure for the lead. Hilton’s night ended with mechanical failure as he slowed on the track and became stuck in the pit exit bringing out the caution flag. This gave Vanderwal his shot to gain the lead on the restart but that lead was short-lived when #29 Matt Brunker spun in turn 2 and was t-boned by #71 Jim Stivaletta who had nowhere to go, thankfully neither driver was injured in the crash.
Another re-start was in order and this time Johnson flexed his muscle taking the lead from Vanderwal. Rudy began to fade just a bit making way for #41 Mark Neff to take his turn at tracking down the fast #11 Truck of Johnson. Yet on this night Steve Johnson had the perfect setup and was running the perfect line as no one was able to overtake him for the lead. Johnson went on the win his 2nd feature event in his career and Neff settled for 2nd place. Vanderwal hung on for 3rd, #27 Roger “the Ice-Man” Avants finished 4th and #5 “Aquaman” Troy Whittar took the final top 5 spot. Amazingly in the 6 races that the Pro Trucks have run this season there have been 5 different feature event winners highlighting how competitive the Snap-On Tools Pro Truck division is.
MAIN EVENT: #11 Steve Johnson
FAST DASH: #36 Matt Burton
DASH: #2 Alan Warren
QUICK TIME: #06 Adam Hilton 16.750
SUNOCO Race Fuel Grand American Modifieds
#21 Jeff Hunter and 11r Darren Robertson paced the field for a 50 lap SUNOCO Race Fuels Grand American Modified feature event. When the green flag dropped Hunter jumped out in front and began to put distance on the other cars. #77 Jeff Hansen moved into 2nd place and started to challenge Hunter for the lead leaving Robertson to battle with 22u Dominic Ursetta for 3rd spot. As the laps ticked away Hunter began to build his lead over Hansen and the race appeared as if it would finish rather uneventful. That was until #95 Dave Finley and #55 Dean Olson made contact on the back straight. In the crash Finley’s car wedged up and under Olson’s and came to a stop along the wall. It was at that point that Finley had to be restrained by safety workers as he appeared to be swinging fists wildly at Olson.
After tempers cooled a restart was in order but Hansen who was still running in 2nd place had to leave the track to fix a tire that was going flat, Hansen returned to the track but was at the tail end of the field. This gave Ursetta and Robertson a chance at Hunter but it was #44 Justin Case who asserted himself into the battle creating a 4 car race for the lead. Yet no one was able to mount a serious challenge for Hunter as he cruised to the win followed by Ursetta, Case, Robertson, and #66 John Seely.
MAIN EVENT: #21 Jeff Hunter
FAST DASH: #77 Jeff Hansen
DASH: #95 Dave Finley
QUICK TIME: #77 Jeff Hansen 16.965
Race Central Media Legend Cars
Albuquerque’s own Jason Irwin in the white 9i Legend car had made the trek to CNS hot off his win Thursday night at the Las Vegas Bull Ring. Irwin bested the huge field of 30 Race Central Media Legend cars in the feature event. Irwin started 4th in the feature but quickly powered past #6 Scotty Scott, #15 Danny Medina, and #22 Chris Eggleston.
Briefly it appeared that the #58 of Kyle Ray might have something for Irwin as Ray was cutting better lap times and pulled up on Irwin’s bumper to battle for the lead but couldn’t find his way past Irwin and eventual began to fade off Irwin’s tail. Irwin navigated very thick lapped traffic to go on to win the race. Medina got back by Ray late to take 2nd place and Ray hung on for 3rd. #66 Kyle Clegg finished 4th and young Chris Cooper in the blue #34 Legend car took the final spot in the top 5.
MAIN EVENT: 9i Jason Irwin
FAST DASH: 9i Jason Irwin
DASH: #13 Nick Jenson
QUICK TIME: #58 Kyle Ray 18.677
Art’s Septic Figure 8s
#26 Nick Martinez ran away with the Figure 8 main event with only #50 Justin McKeachie within a straightaway. #23 Big Al Duran returned to the speedway to finish a strong 3rd place and #52 Jared Wall grabbed the 4th spot. The best action on the track came from rookie driver #33 Bobby Hutchings who was fearlessly weaving through the X thrilling the large crowd at CNS. Unfortunately for Bobby his car broke down and he was forced to retire from the event.
MAIN EVENT: #26 Nick Martinez
FAST DASH: #50 Justin McKeachie
Pro Trucks
Pos No. Name Hometown Car Info
1. 11 Steve Johnson Windsor CO
2. 41 Mark Neff Westminster CO
3. 34 Rudy Vanderwal LaSalle CO 13 F150
4. 27 Roger Avants Littleton CO
5. 5 Troy Whittar Eastlake CO 04 Chevy Silverado
6. 10T Taylor Bellomy (R)
7. 36 Matt Burton Englewood CO
8. 2 Alan Warren (R) Longmont CO
9. 33 Beau Kellogg Denver CO 13 Port City Chevy
10. 23 Skylar Rhoades (R)
11. 10A Andy Bellomy (R) Fort Lupton CO
12. 29 Matthew Brunker Lakewood CO
13. 06 Adam Hilton Brighton CO
14. 71 Jim Stivaletta(R) Pine CO Chevy
Grand American Modifieds
Pos No. Name Hometown Car Info
1. 21 Jeff Hunter Brighton CO 13 Dave Garmin Corvette
2. 22u Dominic Ursetta
3. 44 Justin Case Brighton CO
4. 11R Darren Robertson
5. 66 John Seely Parker CO 12 Impala
6. 8 Dan Alamaa Colorado Springs CO 95 Modified
7. 0 Ron O’Neil (R) Colorado Springs CO 13 Moon Stealth
8. 77 Jeff Hansen Berthoud CO 08 FSR/5
9. 88 Jeff Walbaum (R)
10. 1 Pat Petrie
11. 52 Jared Wall (R) Commerce City CO 86 Chevy
12. 95 Dave Finley Brighton CO 12 Dodge
13. 55 Dean-O Olson Canon City CO 57 Bel Air
14. 01 Terry Tjarks Berthoud CO
Legend Cars
Pos No. Name Hometown Car Info
1. 9i Jason Irwin
2. 15 Danny Medina Colorado Springs CO
3. 58 Kyle Ray Littleton CO 34 Ford
4. 66 Kyle Clegg Westminster CO
5. 34 Chris Cooper Frederick CO 34 Coupe
6. 22 Chris Eggleston Erie CO
7. 06 Mike Gallegos Wheatridge CO Chevy
8. 6 Scotty Scott Arvada CO 34 Ford Coupe
9. 3 Wayne Barlock JR Evans CO 37 Ford
10. 21 Ryan Jones Arvada CO 34 Ford Coupe
11. 13 Peter Dellarco Highlands Ranch CO 34 Sedan
12. 03 Darrell Stewart Arvada CO 37 Chevy Sedan
13. 25 Adam Pechman Morrison CO 37 Sedan
14. 85 Cole MacEwen Fort Collins CO 37 Chevy Sedan
15. 37 Josh Richard Peyton CO
16. 07 Bill Seip Parker CO
17. 13J Nick Jensson
18. 20 Kynzer Riddell (R) Westminster CO 37 Ford
19. 84 Mike Webber Erie CO 37 Chevy
20. 26 Christopher Brunker Lakewood CO 37 Chevy Coupe
21. 1G Robert Gayton
22. 19 Larry Pachello Wheatridge CO
23. 61 Sidney Ross (R)
24. 97 Billy Blevins Arvada CO 37 Sedan
25. 14 Chappy Adkins Kersey CO 37 Ford Sedan
26. 04 Dillon Foster (R)
27. 09 Terry McBride (R) Edgewater CO 37 Ford Sedan
28. 11 Jessica Savage Aurora CO 37 Sedan
29. 17 BreAnn Adkison (R) Cheyenne WY 37 Chevy
30. 31 Tim Mein (R) Frederick CO 34 Sedan
DNS 03s Isaac Sherman
Figure 8s
Pos No. Name Hometown Car Info
1. 26 Nick Martinez Denver CO 03 Howe Monte Carlo
2. 50 Justin McKeachie Aurora CO
3. 23 Al Duran Lakewood CO 03 Monte Carlo
4. 52 Jared Wall Commerce City CO 77 Camaro
5. 15 Jereme Wall Commerce City CO 72 Chevy
6. 2 Lance Proctor Arvada CO 03 Monte Carlo
7. 40 Michael Mercer Thornton CO 75 Nova
8. 10 Frank Gastineau Denver CO 64 Chevy
9. 17 Harry Livermore Jr Englewood CO 77 Nova
10. 00 James Naranjo(R) Denver CO 75 Chevy Nora
11. 69 Tammy Totos Commerce City CO 74 Camaro
12. 03 Luke Zike Morrison CO
13. 33 Bobby Hutchings (R) Denver CO 78 Camaro
14. 76 Brent Cave
15. 81 Dave Smith Englewood CO
DNS 44 Buddy Hohn Jr. Denver CO 78 Camero (03 Monte body)