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May 10, 2008 AVA
MERCADO CAPTURES FIRST WIN IN STUNNING STYLE Yes,
Ava Mercado, daughter of veteran racer Angelo Mercado and Mom, Dawn notched
her very first win as one of this year's Rookie drivers at Airport
Speedway. In a stunning wrap-up of pre-Mother's Day races, Ava
put her newly painted #3 RTS/Honda powered racer on the pole of the 250
Stock feature and then went wire-to-wire for the victory in just 5
starts. Needless to say, Mom and Dad were two proud parents along with
a cheering grandstand of standing spectators. Ava was able to hold off
some very tough "chasers" as she was pressured on several restarts
and while dicing her way, like a veteran, thru lapped traffic. With her
new confidence, she's sure to be in Victory Lane many more times. Mercado
was leading on lap 22 when the first yellow flew for two simultaneous spins
by Jim Garrison and Todd Elwell. As the race resumed another yellow
for a tangle by Cameron Bellinger and Ernie Carlisle bunched the field
on the restart. This allowed the lurking Alex Swift to move up to the
back bumper of Mercado. However, Swift was not able to mount a serious
challenge by the time the checkers were displayed. Mercado
was followed across the line by Swift, Barry Pollard, Kelsey Johnson and
Phil Durham. Another
first time winner, Bill Murphy, was welcomed in Victory Lane of the 270
feature. Murphy, driving the #84 machine, was also another pole sitter
by virtue of capturing his heat. The first yellow came out on lap 4 for
the Robert Dungan, Luke Fogg tangle in turn 2. Andy Locuson, returning
to Airport competition, moved past Kyle Melvin on lap 5. Drew Boyce
navigated around Locuson to move into the second spot. Boyce made a quick
pass of Murphy on the restart of lap 13. However, the move was
nullified by an immediate yellow as Ryan Wozunk rolled his #15 in
turn 2. Once again the top runners were Murphy, Boyce and Locuson. Following
the last restart on lap 20, the top five, Murphy, Boyce, Andreas, Locuson
and Brown put on a show for the fans as they sped around the 1/8th mile to
the checkers. Murphy, in his post race interview, said that this
is only his second season of micro competition racing previously at the
Bridgeport and Kutztown ovals and this year deciding to give Airport a try.
It looks like Airport suits him just fine. The
600 feature welcomed last week's winner, Jack Conover, once again to the
winner's circle. Another pole start for the JR Culler #89 racer, had Conover
turning some impressive laps in the 9.95 second range. Rick Stief, coming
from his fourth starting spot, finished in second. During the early
going, Luke Thomas, Stief and Conover
were also turning some impressive laps pulling out a 3-car break-a-way
from the second place threesome of Oswald, DeVault and Radcliff. Lap
13 was an unlucky lap for Angelo Mercado as his #3 machine lost a left
rear wheel entering turn 1 making the #3 a DNF for the night. Lap 18 saw
Stief get by Thomas who then spun the 2T in turn 3. This allowed
Stief to move to second and have a chance at Conover. It was not to be
as he had to settle for the runner up spot at the finish line. The
125 feature had Heather Colbert and last week's winner, Shane Braxton,
bringing the field to the green flag. It
didn't take Phil Durham long to move into the second spot passing Braxton on
lap 2 and then passing Colbert to move into the lead. By mid-race, Durham
was showing the way over Braxton and Eddie Wagner who had moved up from his
8th starting spot. After a yellow flag for debris on lap 22, Wagner
slipped by Braxton to take over the runner-up spot. The checkers flew
over Durham, Wagner and Braxton to conclude the event. The
Juniors had two hard chargers, Tyler Tank and Glenn Frye Jr, up front
as the first green flag flew. Tank had himself a big lead by lap
5. Erin DeLong brought out the yellow for a spin on lap 8. On
the restart it was Tank and Kody Holand ready to do battle. Tank
opened up a three car lead quickly and pulled out an impressive 250cc
powered Junior win over Frye at the checkers. It was Zoe
Mattis in the #02 taking the 125cc Junior win. Complete
finishes: 600cc: Jack
Conover, Rick
Stief, Randy Oswald, Sam Locuson, Bill Thomas, Bryan Radcliff, Stewart
Carmichael, Carl Locuson, Bryant Davis, Bob DeVault, Jon Holmquist Jr.,
Gregg Cable, Cameron Bellinger, Luke Thomas. DNF:
Angelo
Mercado DNS: Harry
Aragon, Jim Garrison, Jim Tippin. 270cc:
Bill
Murphy, Drew
Boyce, Ken Andreas, Andy Locuson, Dave Brown Jr., Mike Rice, Cameron
Merriman, Nick Walton, Stefanie Palmai, Eddie Wagner, Kyle Melvin, Chris
Locuson, Roland Saxton Jr., Brent Sheaffer, Elbert Melvin. DNF:
Bill
Sorey, Dane Tobias, Evan Bowlsbey, Josh Martin, Ryan Wozunk, Luke Fogg,
Erika Palmai, Robert Dungan.
DNS: Todd
Elwell 250cc
Stock: Ava Mercado,
Alex Swift, Barry Pollard, Kelsey Johnson, Phil Durham, Jeffrey Wills, Steve
Wright, Eddie Gobbo, Jim Garrison III, Cameron Bellinger, Lew Schwander.
DNF:
Ernie
Carlisle, Todd Elwell, Ed Holz. DNS:
Mark
Schwinger 125cc:
Phil Durham, Eddie
Wagner, Shane Braxton, Bryan Kostiak, Brittany Whitesall, Corissa Matherly,
Lee Reinhardt, Dana Watkins, Evan Krautwald, Jim Pollard, Hannah Schrom, Joe
Hall, Heather Colbert, Justin DeLong, Stephanie Wright. DNS:
Areanna
Bassler Juniors:
Tyler Tank, Glenn
Frye Jr., Kody Holand, Kelli Matherly, Justin Layton, Zoe Mattis, Kyle
Newkirk, Shelby Garrison, Erin DeLong.
Jack Conover 600cc Billy Murphy 270cc
Tyler Tank 250 Junior Zoe Mattis 125 Junior
Philip Durham 125cc Ava Mercado 250cc May 17, 2008 Crazy Hat Night Do
you have a goofy or crazy looking hat? Then dig it out of the storage and
wear it to the races and be proud of it. Tech Notes: The 2008 BMMRC Rules and Regulations Technical Highlights 600 Class; The connectors must be on all motors, this is an tech item. Item 8. b) All cars must have the PA connector for the track to check engine rpm rev limit. 250 Stock Class; Pistons must have 2 rings whether Stock OEM or aftermarket. Item 3. k) Stock OEM piston or aftermarket piston that meets factory specs for year and make. Visitors If you are a visiting driver planning on racing at Airport Speedway this season, you must fill out the form for the 1099-Misc. These are for cars not registered with B.M.M.R.C. All Drivers use the Visiting Driver form, Drivers that have a ride with a Car Owner use 1099 Car Owner form ALSO. Please complete the on-line form and print it out, then take the form to the Sign-in booth the first time you plan on racing. If you are under the age of 18, you must bring a copy of your birth certification or drivers license as proof of age. This is a BMMRC requirement per the BMMRC By-Laws Racing Rules and Regulations. VIP Lounge Rental If you would like to have a party or be indoors, the VIP Lounge is available to rent in the 2008 Race season. Anyone is welcome to rent the booth on a Saturday night to watch the racing in an indoor setting. Contact Alan Durham (856) 697-8314 to schedule the date(s) you would like to rent the booth. Membership Application Form Just click on the MEMBERSHIP button at the left and follow instructions. You will be able to fill out the form on your computer and print it out. You will, however, still need to sign the form and send it to the Club P.O. Box along with your check. If you are under the age of 18, you must send in a copy of your birth certificate or driver's license as proof of age. This is a BMMRC requirement per the BMMRC By-Laws Racing Rules and Regulations. Minors Any minor between the ages 12-18 must have a signed Parental/Minor Consent Release Waiver Agreement before entering the pits. Parents-This Waiver must be signed by the minor and both parents before being allowed to enter the pits. Please see Secretary to pick up your form. Car Registration Fee Payable with annual dues. This fee is for Club car registration and must be paid by each Club member registering a car. All
registered cars must have been inspected and competed or attempted to compete in at least three (3) point races during All car number re-registrations must be completed before April 1st to assure retention of a previously registered car number. Contact Barbara Sparks for availability of numbers before submitting your application. Jr Sprints Airport Speedway is once again hosting the Jr Sprints on race nights. Engines allowed will be 125cc and 250cc Stock. These engines will be required to meet all BMMRC technical rules. If anyone is interested between the ages of 12 - 15 years, the coordinators of the Jr Sprints are: Curtis Matherly, Chick Whitesall or Ken Andreas to register or for more information. Drivers: when filling out the BMMRC Membership application form, you are to check the Individual Member box. You will NOT be registering your car number with BMMRC, this may be handled by the Jr Sprints coordinators. 2008 Rulebook The 2008 BMMRC Racing Rules and Regulations is now available on the website and at the Club meetings. 2008 Schedule The race schedule is available on line. Remember you must have your car and safety equipment inspected before going out on the track for any practice. |
Coming Events May 17 - Crazy Hat Night Quick Links: Admission Fees Airport Speedway Mylaps Car Count Pay Out Schedule Hotel Listings MAGP Map Speedway Directions Mapquest Sponsorship/Advertising Fees 1099 Visiting Car Owner Form 1099 Visiting Driver Form 2008 Club Officers
President : Debbie Locuson
Treasurer: Sandy Stumpf-Rineer
Board of Directors:
Alan Durham Debbie Locuson Angelo Mercado Ralph
Parks, II Chick Whitesall
Class Representatives:
Race Director:
Tech Committee: Preston Sparks Ken Andreas Alan Durham Track Rental Contact: Angelo Mercado (302) 376-7070 VIP Booth Rental Contact: Alan Durham: (856) 697-8314
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