Championship favorites making early season push
By Matthew J. Sullivan
The 2014 season at Redwood Acres Raceway has started off in
fine fashion. The action on the track has been thrilling the first three
races. Between the door-to-door action
and the close finishes, fans have witnessed great racing in all five of the
Acres local divisions. Things should prove to get even more exciting in the
coming weeks.
Gary Klinetobe has been the dominant factor in the Humboldt
Hydroponics roadrunner division thus far in 2014. In the first three races this
season, Klinetobe has won the trophy dash, heat race and main event, going
9-for-9. His dominance in the division shows in the point standings as he holds
a comfortable 21 point margin over second place, Eugene Palmer. Third in the
standings is rookie, Rick Estes, 29 points behind Klinetobe. Robbie Robinson
and Tim Abeyta are tied for fourth position 33 points in arrears of Klinetobe.
The John’s Used Cars and Auto Wreckers bombers class has
been Leonard Ward’s playground so far in 2014. Ward has won two main events in
the former real stock division and has a 12 point lead ahead of rookie driver,
James Moore whom already has a main event victory this season. Tyler Avelar and
Michael Lawrence are tied for third 19 points behind Ward while Matt Simon is
fifth, 52 markers behind.
The Renner Petroleum mini stocks have return to the Acres in
2014 but unfortunately the division has struggle with the car count. It is
expected that more cars and drivers will be filling the division in coming
races. Brett Murrell holds a 20 point lead over his older brother, Brian
Murrell Jr. Craig Baker sits third 25 points back, Brian McIntosh is fourth 31
points behind and Jordon Paiment is fifth 36 points behind Murrell.
Paul Peeples, Jr. is the point leader for the Bear River
Hotel and Casino Thunder Roadster class having won two main events. Peeples
leads David Henderson by only two points. Henderson was the opening night main
event victor. Chris Sarvinski is third in standings 18 points behind Peeples.
Thomas Payne is fourth, 20 points behind. Robbie Nelson holds down fifth and is
57 points back of the leader.
The Mid City Motor World late model division has arguably
had the most exciting racing of all five classes so far this season. The top
three in points are separated by only five points and each driver has one main
event win this season. Mic Moulton holds a slim two point margin over Luke Hall
while Jerry Peterson is third. Veteran driver, Al Acuna is fourth in points, 21
behind Moulton and Kenny Demello is fifth, 23 behind Moulton.
One of the biggest weekends of the year for Redwood Acres
Raceway takes place this weekend, Friday June 20th and Saturday June
21st for the Fair Classic. In addition to the five local divisions
there will be special action both nights. Friday night will feature the Quad
Ward while Saturday night will feature a demolition derby. More information on
this weekend’s events can be found at www.racingtheacres.com. Grandstands open
at 5:00 PM while racing begins at 6:30 PM.