DeGraff OH (4/10): The Armageddon Night Of Fire at Shady Bowl Speedway Saturday was huge hit for area race fans. The Shady Bowl stockers put on a great show , with the Armageddon jet funny car putting on a thrilling car meltdown after the races.

The racing action kicked off with the Sport Stock feature. Ten cars took the green, with Bellefontaine’s Aaron Pippin powering his way out front at the start. Jesse Gade, who was last weeks winner set fast time (14.82) and put pressure on Pippin right away. Pippin had his H&R Block backed Chevy running to perfection as he Gade and Chad Fiessinger made it a three car battle. Pippin proved to be too strong however as he took the top spot. The race ended just in time, as Pippins right front tire went flat in victory lane . Gade was second, with Fiessinger third, Chuck Kemp fourth and Richard Roush fifth.

The powerful open wheel modifieds lined up next for their 25 lap main. Sidney resident Brian Brandyberry used his front row starting spot to take the lead into turn one. Brandyberry had his hands full, as fast qualifier (13.83) Mike Carroll and Jim Lewis Jr. set up a three car race to the finish. Brandyberry was flawless in his driving and left no openings for Carroll or Lewis as the trio circled the tiny oval. Brandyberry’s Premier Contractors racer took the checker over Carroll and Lewis. Brad Yelton and Brad Williams rounded out the top five. Heat races went to Rob Yelton and Bud Perry.

The late model 25 lapper followed the nights trend, with pole sitter Jim Lewis Jr. jumping out front at the start. Lewis in his West Side Auto Wash Monte Carlo was clearly the fastest car on this night, the Fairborn driver led all 25 counters to take the win. Brandon Bayse, Bud Perry, Rodney Roush and Gregg Sparks rounded out the top five.

The 20 lap Pro-4 feature was one of the best races of the night, with Steve Clarkson, fast qualifier Dave Sage and Dave Gerstner had a great three car battle. Clarkson from Houston, took the low groove, with Sage taking the high line. The duo ran most of the event that way with Gerstner lurking in third Gerstners luck soon ran out, as he had a flat tire and went to the pit area Racing resumed with Clarkson and Sage still running side by side. Clarkson in his Rosewood Machine and Tool Ford led the money lap to take the win. Sage, Rodney Schrack, David Foor, Gerstner and Josh Sage rounded out the field.

The 20 lap Ohio Valley Dwarf Car Association feature was just as tight as the Pro-4 event. Bob Bayse took the early lead with Brandon Bayse and Daniel Wirrick in hot pursuit. The trio went at it the whole race side by side and sometimes three wide. Wirrick in his Wirrick Farms ride made a daring late race pass to take the lead and hold off Brandon Bayse and Bob Bayse in a close finish. Eric Giles and Donnie Eaton took fourth and fifth. Brandon Bayse carried the heat checker.

The 20 lap compact main turned out to be another Mason Partick speed fest. Patrick took the lead early in the event in his Kirby Auto Parts Ford with Steven Salyer running second. The race ended just that way, with Jim Massengill third, Justin Pope fourth and Todd Trevine fifth. Salyer was the heat winner.

This Saturday (4/17) will feature a regular program of Late Models, Modifieds, Pro-4’s, Sport Stocks, Compacts, Dwarfs and Detroit Iron. Gates will open at 3, with time trails at 5:30 and racing at 7.

Shady Bowl Speedway Results 4/10/10

Late Models:
Fast Qualifier: Rob Yelton 13.88
Feature: 1. Jim Lewis Jr. 2. Brnadon Bayse 3. Bud Perry 4. Rodney Roush 5. Gregg Sparks 6. Craig Borland 7. Rob Yelton 8. Russ Bobb

Modifieds:
Fast Qualifier: Mike Carroll 13.83
Heat #1: 1. Rob Yelton 2. Chad Poole 3. Jim Lewis Jr. 4. Brad Williams 5. Mike Carroll 6. Brian Brandyberry 7. Brad Yelton 8. Mike Pippin
Heat # 2: 1. Bud Perry 2. Dean Pitts 3. Caleb Reschar 4. Rocky Hornbeck 5. Steve Smith 6. Jamie Sites
Feature: 1. Brian Brandyberry 2. Mike Carroll 3. Jim Lewis Jr. 4. Brad Yelton 5. Brad Williams 6. Bud Perry 7. Chad Poole 8. Mike Pippin 9. Dean Pitts 10 Rodney Roush 11. Caleb Reschar 12. Jamie Sites 13. Steve Smith 14. Rocky Hornbeck 15. Rob Yelton

Sport Stocks:
Fast Qualifier: Jesse Gade 14.82
Feature: 1. Aaron Pippin 2. Jesse Gade 3. Chad Fiessinger 4. Chuck Kemp 5. Richard Roush 6. Rodney Roush 7. Robert Roush 8. Brad Worley 9. Chris Abbott 10. Larry Adams

Pro 4’s:
Fast Qualifier: Dave Sage 14.61
Feature: 1. Steve Clarkson 2. Dave Sage 3. Rodney Schrack 4. David Foors 5. David Gertsner 6. Josh Sage

Dwarfs:
Heat : 1. Brandon Bayse 2. Daniel Wirrick 3. Bob Bayse 4. Max Evans 5.Eric Giles 6. Donnie Eaton
Feature: 1. Daniel Wirrick 2. Brandon Bayse 3. Bob Bayse 4. Eric Giles 5 Donnie Eaton 6. Max Evans