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Chris Nunn · 4/18/08, 9:50 PM

RAIN WASHES OUT ACTION AT BLOOMINGTON SPEEDWAY

Chris Nunn
HT Correspondent

Bloomington Speedway played host to the first “Bonus Night” of the season, handing out some added pay to the winners of the Sprint Car, UMP Super Stock, and UMP Modified divisions. The extra bonus money even enticed an “Outlaw” to take off the wing and run with the Non-Wing Sprint Car Division. Tim Kaeding of San Jose, CA decided to go wingless en route to a neighboring World Of Outlaws event.

What started out as a sunny, warm, and bright day gave way to overcast skies and wind by the time festivities began. Sending fans to grab a sweatshirt or light jacket. The gusty winds played havoc with pre race track preparations, making for a slick set of hot lap sessions. Undaunted, promoter Mike Miles worked steadily after hot laps to water the track and make for a superb racing surface.

38 Sprint Cars broke down into four heats with Kyle Cummins taking heat one over Tim Kaeding, Jon Sciscoe over rookie Jesse Cramer, who started seventh in heat two, Kevin Briscoe over Kody Kinser in heat three, and Jeff Bland, Jr. over Arin McIntosh. Two B-Mains were necessary, transferring the top two to the A-Main. The first B Main went to Joss Moffatt over Kenny Niflis

21 UMP DirtCar Modifieds sorted out into three heats with Clint Demoss winning heat one over Greg Amick, Shelby Miles in heat two over Jacoby Hines, and Kent Robinson over Matt Boknecht in heat three

29 UMP Super Stocks ran three heats with Chris Hillman winning heat one over Nathan Patman, Winston Howe over Jason Thomas in heat two, and Lee Hobbs over Jeremy Hines in the third heat.

With the second Sprint Car B-Main on the track, the rain began to fall onto the speedway, forcing track officials to send the cars back to the pit area. Since the event was rained out before all B-Mains were finished, all tickets are good for $12 towards future admission. Next Friday night will bring the “Spring Clash” paying $3,000 to win for Non Winged Sprint Cars, an event sure to bring in the heavy hitters in Non Winged Sprint Car Racing. UMP DirtCar Modifieds and UMP Super Stocks will join in on the action.

4/18/08, 9:50 PM	#1 Rain Washes Out Bloomington Speedway
Chris Nunn Senior Member Race Count This Year: 20 Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 4,126	RAIN WASHES OUT ACTION AT BLOOMINGTON SPEEDWAY Chris Nunn HT Correspondent Bloomington Speedway played host to the first “Bonus Night” of the season, handing out some added pay to the winners of the Sprint Car, UMP Super Stock, and UMP Modified divisions. The extra bonus money even enticed an “Outlaw” to take off the wing and run with the Non-Wing Sprint Car Division. Tim Kaeding of San Jose, CA decided to go wingless en route to a neighboring World Of Outlaws event. What started out as a sunny, warm, and bright day gave way to overcast skies and wind by the time festivities began. Sending fans to grab a sweatshirt or light jacket. The gusty winds played havoc with pre race track preparations, making for a slick set of hot lap sessions. Undaunted, promoter Mike Miles worked steadily after hot laps to water the track and make for a superb racing surface. 38 Sprint Cars broke down into four heats with Kyle Cummins taking heat one over Tim Kaeding, Jon Sciscoe over rookie Jesse Cramer, who started seventh in heat two, Kevin Briscoe over Kody Kinser in heat three, and Jeff Bland, Jr. over Arin McIntosh. Two B-Mains were necessary, transferring the top two to the A-Main. The first B Main went to Joss Moffatt over Kenny Niflis 21 UMP DirtCar Modifieds sorted out into three heats with Clint Demoss winning heat one over Greg Amick, Shelby Miles in heat two over Jacoby Hines, and Kent Robinson over Matt Boknecht in heat three 29 UMP Super Stocks ran three heats with Chris Hillman winning heat one over Nathan Patman, Winston Howe over Jason Thomas in heat two, and Lee Hobbs over Jeremy Hines in the third heat. With the second Sprint Car B-Main on the track, the rain began to fall onto the speedway, forcing track officials to send the cars back to the pit area. Since the event was rained out before all B-Mains were finished, all tickets are good for $12 towards future admission. Next Friday night will bring the “Spring Clash” paying $3,000 to win for Non Winged Sprint Cars, an event sure to bring in the heavy hitters in Non Winged Sprint Car Racing. UMP DirtCar Modifieds and UMP Super Stocks will join in on the action.