DeGraff OH: (4/3/10) Shady Bowl Speedway kicked off its 2010 season with a full program of stock car racing action. It marked a great night for the Yelton family , as Brad Yelton took the modified main and Rob took top spot in the late models.

The 25 lap modified main saw Yelton jump out front at the drop of the green flag. Yelton set a quick pace from his front row starting spot The win was far from easy, as Brian Brandyberry and fast qualifier ( 13.93) Brad Williams were bumper to bumper behind Yelton the entire 25 counters. Brandyberry and Williams were unable to get by however and to settle for watching Yelton take the checker in his Bellefontaine Truck Sales sponsored entry. Brandyberry, Williams, Chad Poole and Jim Lewis Jr. rounded out the top five.

Rob Yelton, after seeing younger brother Brad lead all 25 laps of the modified main to post a win had his work cut out for family bragging rights in the late model main. Rob took over the top spot from his outside front row starting spot on lap one. Yelton then set sail for the checker with Brandon Bayse running second. Bayse was unable to catch and pass the fleeing Yelton with Yelton taking the win in his Bellefontaine Truck Sales racer. Bayse crossed the line second, with Jim Lewis Jr. third, Mark Parker fourth and Rodney Roush fifth. Bayse was disqualified for not reporting to the scales for a post race inspection. Mark Parker was the winner of the heat.

Rodney Roush took the helm at the drop of the green flag for the sport stocks. The 2009 champion’s run in front was not to be however as he slowed on lap nine. Jesse Gade then took over the lead in his Piqua Transfer chevy .. Gade went on to post his first ever feature win. Chris Abbott, Buck Purtee, Rick Thompson and Aaron Pippin rounded out the top five. Purtee carried the checker for the heat race.

In Pro-4 action, David Gerstner piloted his Charlie Steakery truck to the feature win. Rodney Schrack, Wayne Watkins and fast qualifier (14.71) Steve Clarkson rounded out the field.

The compact main saw Zanesfield driver Mason Patrick take the win in his Kirby Auto Parts Probe. Patrick started dead last in the event. Steven Salyer, Jim Massengill, Kelsey Flynn and Todd Travire rounded out the field.

The 20 lap Ohio Valley Dwarf Car Association feature saw 2009 champion Brandon Bayse dominate the event in his Piqua Transfer coach bodied car. K. D. Knoedler, Daniel Wirrick, Bob Bayse and Jerry Russell finished second thru fifth. Brandon Bayse also carried the checker for the heat win.

The Detroit Iron main went to Springfields Chris Hensley in the DeGraff Service Center El Camino.

This Saturday the Bowl will host the Armageddon Fire and Fury show. The highlight of the show is a jet powered car that will torch a car in the infield with the after burners. It will also be Dayton Auto Racing Club Night with all DARF members admitted to the grandstand area free. Members will be asked to present a current paid membership card to take advantage of this offer. The Modifieds, Late Models, Pro-4’s, Sport Stocks, Compacts and Dwarf cars will be racing. Time trials will begin at 5:30 with racing at 7.

Shady Bowl Speedway Results 4/3/10