Eureka, CA (June 23, 2019) – The highly anticipated Redwood Acres Best Of Humboldt fair event took place Sunday for the Humboldt Outlaw Karts. Dave’s Auto Electric and Crawford Construction Specialty presented the afternoon event which saw great race and some spectacular finishes as well.
Because of a difference in experience levels, HOK officials decided to separate the less experienced drivers in the beginner box stock division for their own class, the PeeWee Predators. Leonard Ward IV was fast time for the PeeWees with a 20.692. Ward was victorious in the heat race. The heat race featured a fantastic duel for the lead and the race win between Ward and Adam Myer. The lead was traded between the two drivers three times in three laps with Ward getting the advantage over Myer. Myer looked to find a way back by Ward but didn’t have enough. At the finish it was Ward winning over Myer, Raylan Ross and Tony Abeyta.
The Champagne Attorney Service beginner box stocks were led in qualifying by Aaliyah Mitchell with a 15.215. Uselton won the heat but had her hands full in the main event thanks to Destiny Lewis. Lewis showed fantastic speed and amazing fearlessness behind the wheel in only her third race ever. Unfortunately for her, Mitchell’s poise and experience was able to come though as she was able to take the win with Lewis slamming the wall off turn four to place second. Both Lewis and her kart were not harmed.
The Williamson Financial box stock class is probably the most competitive division for the Humboldt Outlaw Karts and that was the case this week with Corbin Green setting fast time with an 11.773. Grant Proctor was victorious in the first heat which granted him pole position for the feature. Dylan Combest won heat two giving him outside pole position for the main. Several cautions slowed the action in the first 10 laps of the 20-lap main event.
Getting position on the restart was a premium and driver did everything they could to get an advantage. Unfortunately for Proctor after two restart attempts, officials sent him to the rear for jumping the start giving Combest the race lead. The race resumed with eight laps remaining with Combest leading, Austin Bartholomew while Proctor quickly moved to third. The front three karts were so evenly matched that that head-to-head passing was almost impossible. Proctor got back to second with three laps remaining but didn’t have enough time to seriously pressure Combest. At the checkered flag it was Combest winning over Proctor, Bartholomew, Janice Walters and Jack Myer.
The Fortuna Wheel & Brake fart karts had a fantastic turnout with Nick Ford pacing qualifying for the division with a 12.976. The heat race victory went to Ford. With pole position in the feature, it was going to take real strength to stop Ford who has been the dominant force in the fart karts. Sadly, for the rest of the field, nobody had that strength. Ford was able to take the lead from the start while the race from second on back was much closer. Ford was able to lead from start to finish to take the victory. Amanda Harpe placed second with Johnny Lopez, Robbie Robinson and Scott Proctor rounding out the top five.
Leonard Ward was fast time for the Miclette Family Racing pure stocks with a time of 12.150. Ward was the heat race winner and the favorite for the main event win given his record. Pete Miclette had something to say about that though as he jumped to the lead at the start of the main event over Ward. The front duo were nose-to-tail all race long with Ward trying everything he could to pass for the lead. With three laps left, it appeared as though Ward found a line under Miclette but Miclette slammed the door. Ward’s momentum was broken and it was enough for Miclette to hold on and take a hard-earned win. Ward finished second followed by David Alves, Michael Lawrence and Jordan Miclette.
Dryver Dothage was fast time in the Wes Green Landscaping 250s with a 10.212. Dothage followed up his fast qualifying lap with a win in the heat race. Several spins slowed the feature event but when things got going, Dothage appeared to be in a class of his own while Landen Green looked to have second position sewn up. A caution flew resulting in what would be a green, white, checkered finish with the green and white being thrown at the same time. Dothage got a great restart but Green got a better one which shot him into the lead into the first turn. The two raced down the back stretch and off turn four Green slipped a bit high. Dothage found grip and the two drag-raced to the line. At the finish it was Green beating Dothage by .084 seconds. MKinzy Uselton had a solid run all day long with a third followed by Sonya Osborne in fourth and Colton Kinsey in fifth.
Racing for the Humboldt Outlaw Karts goes on a summer vacation for the month of July. Racing returns Saturday August 3 for the fourth points race of the season. For more about the Humboldt Outlaw Karts including rules, race results and points visit www.HumboldtOutlawKarts.com. You can also find HOK on Facebook.
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Sunday, June 23, 2019
Thursday, June 13, 2019
Biggest Race Of The Season For The Humboldt Outlaw Karts Next Sunday
Eureka, CA (June 13, 2019) – For the second straight season, the Humboldt Outlaw Karts will be competing during the Redwood Acres Fair. Dave’s Auto Electric and Crawford Construction Specialties will be presenting the big event which will have a bit more prestige this season as it will be the first year the karts will be racing on the purpose-built 1/10-mile dirt Bullring. The outlaws will be a feature attraction on the final day of this year’s fair and will likely attract fans who have yet to experience the thrills provided by all of the divisions for the Humboldt Outlaw Karts.
Only one point separates the two leaders in the Fortuna Wheel & Brake fart karts. Scott Proctor is the man currently on the hot seat while Ford holds down second plate. Amanda Harpe is in third and only five points behind Proctor. Jeffrey Smith and Landen Green round out the top five.
Leonard Ward’s lead in the Miclette Family Racing pure stocks is gargantuan in comparison as his advantage is 10 markers. Second and third place are Pete Miclette and Jordan Miclette and only four points is the margin. Michael Lawrence is fourth in the running, five points behind third place with Chris Lawrence fifth.
HOK officials have decided to split up the Champagne Attorney Service beginner box stock to better accommodate all the young racers in the division. A pee-wee division will be set up for younger drivers who are learning how to drive their karts so they can be better prepared for more intense in-race competition. Aaliyah Mitchell leads the box stock standings by 13 points over Adam Myer. Cooper Willor is third and is only a point behind Myer. Raylan Ross is another two points in arrears to Willor in fourth while Danica Kinsey is fifth and won the most recent event on June 1.
Perhaps the most intense and exciting competition thus far in 2019 has occurred in the Williamson Financial Group box stocks. Grant Proctor has won both feature events on the year but has had his hands full with Dylan Combest who’s finished second in both races as well. Only four points are between the two and it is likely they will be among those who will be at the front in this upcoming event. Janice Walters is quietly having almost as strong of a season as Proctor and Combest and she’s only eight points out of the lead in third. Corbin Green is also in the fight. He’s fourth in points, three behind Walters and 11 behind Proctor. Chayce Smith has been a solid contender all season long and his fifth-place effort so far is proof of that.
Dryver Dothage has dominated the Wes Green Landscaping 250cc division so far in 2019 and leads the standings. The only chink in Dothage’s armor came in the heat race from the June 1 event as MKinzy Uselton was able to take the win in that race. Uselton is second, eight points behind Dothage. The female representation in the division is strong as Maleesa Miles is third, four points behind Uselton with Lily Williamson holding fourth. Fifth in the standings features a tie between Landen Green and Derek Kessler.
Tony Miles has a stranglehold on the championship in the Nor Cal Automotive 500cc class. He holds a remarkable 34 points lead over the two drivers tied for second in the standings, Colby Bergquist and Dax Williamson. Cliff Myer is fourth in the standings and will be hoping to rebound from issues that prevented him from competing in the last event.
Gates for the Sunday June 23 race will open at 11:00AM with racing starting at 3:00PM. HOK officials stress that all drivers and teams must enter through the entrance where the stock cars normally enter the fairgrounds and proceed slowly to the track through the horse barn area. It is also emphasized that teams bring everything they require in their tow rig. Dropping off parts or equipment will not be allowed. Handicapped parking is permitted in the pits provided the placard is displayed on the driver’s side of the vehicle at the fairground entrance.
For more information on the upcoming fair race as well as full race results and points standings for all divisions, visit www.HumboldtOutlawKarts.com. You can also find HOK on Facebook www.facebook.com/HumboldtOutlawKarts.
Only one point separates the two leaders in the Fortuna Wheel & Brake fart karts. Scott Proctor is the man currently on the hot seat while Ford holds down second plate. Amanda Harpe is in third and only five points behind Proctor. Jeffrey Smith and Landen Green round out the top five.
Leonard Ward’s lead in the Miclette Family Racing pure stocks is gargantuan in comparison as his advantage is 10 markers. Second and third place are Pete Miclette and Jordan Miclette and only four points is the margin. Michael Lawrence is fourth in the running, five points behind third place with Chris Lawrence fifth.
HOK officials have decided to split up the Champagne Attorney Service beginner box stock to better accommodate all the young racers in the division. A pee-wee division will be set up for younger drivers who are learning how to drive their karts so they can be better prepared for more intense in-race competition. Aaliyah Mitchell leads the box stock standings by 13 points over Adam Myer. Cooper Willor is third and is only a point behind Myer. Raylan Ross is another two points in arrears to Willor in fourth while Danica Kinsey is fifth and won the most recent event on June 1.
Perhaps the most intense and exciting competition thus far in 2019 has occurred in the Williamson Financial Group box stocks. Grant Proctor has won both feature events on the year but has had his hands full with Dylan Combest who’s finished second in both races as well. Only four points are between the two and it is likely they will be among those who will be at the front in this upcoming event. Janice Walters is quietly having almost as strong of a season as Proctor and Combest and she’s only eight points out of the lead in third. Corbin Green is also in the fight. He’s fourth in points, three behind Walters and 11 behind Proctor. Chayce Smith has been a solid contender all season long and his fifth-place effort so far is proof of that.
Dryver Dothage has dominated the Wes Green Landscaping 250cc division so far in 2019 and leads the standings. The only chink in Dothage’s armor came in the heat race from the June 1 event as MKinzy Uselton was able to take the win in that race. Uselton is second, eight points behind Dothage. The female representation in the division is strong as Maleesa Miles is third, four points behind Uselton with Lily Williamson holding fourth. Fifth in the standings features a tie between Landen Green and Derek Kessler.
Tony Miles has a stranglehold on the championship in the Nor Cal Automotive 500cc class. He holds a remarkable 34 points lead over the two drivers tied for second in the standings, Colby Bergquist and Dax Williamson. Cliff Myer is fourth in the standings and will be hoping to rebound from issues that prevented him from competing in the last event.
Gates for the Sunday June 23 race will open at 11:00AM with racing starting at 3:00PM. HOK officials stress that all drivers and teams must enter through the entrance where the stock cars normally enter the fairgrounds and proceed slowly to the track through the horse barn area. It is also emphasized that teams bring everything they require in their tow rig. Dropping off parts or equipment will not be allowed. Handicapped parking is permitted in the pits provided the placard is displayed on the driver’s side of the vehicle at the fairground entrance.
For more information on the upcoming fair race as well as full race results and points standings for all divisions, visit www.HumboldtOutlawKarts.com. You can also find HOK on Facebook www.facebook.com/HumboldtOutlawKarts.
Monday, June 3, 2019
Proctor Bests Combest For Second Box Stock Feature Win
Eureka, CA (June 3, 2019) – After rain washed out the scheduled event on May 18, racing for the Humboldt Outlaw Karts returned this past Saturday for the second event of the 2019 season. As always, racing in all six divisions proved to be both exciting and intense. Humboldt County 1st District Supervisor, Rex Bohn presented the events on what was a beautiful day at the 1/8-mile dirt Redwood Acres Bullring.
The Champagne Attorney Service beginner box stocks heat race was won by Danica Kinsey. Kinsey was behind the wheel of a beautiful new outlaw kart. The main event featured what very well may be a preview of how racing on the dirt and perhaps the pavement at Redwood Acres will be in the not too distant future. Kinsey and Aaliyah Mitchell waged a back and forth duel that was extinguished in the final laps when Kinsey was able to get into her rhythm. At the finish it was Kinsey winning over Mitchell. Destiny Lewis made it an all-female sweep of the top three positions. Cooper Willor placed fourth with Raylan Ross fifth.
There was a strong field of 12 Williamson Financial Group box stocks for the day. Dylan Combest was victorious in the first heat race while Janice Walters took the second. The 20-lap main event saw several incidents halt the opening circuits. Austin Bartholomew, Grant Williamson, Timmy Walters and Josiah Lewis were all forced to retire two laps into the race.
After having a wild back and forth race in the first race of the season on May 4, Combest and Grant Proctor were at it again with each driver given the other all they could handle. Unfortunately for Combest, Proctor was able to prevail once again. Combest was in Proctor’s hip pocket as the laps wound down but with both drivers running such a strong pace, Combest needed Proctor to make a slip which never happened. Proctor was able to hold off Combest to take his second win of the season. Chayce Smith recovered from the opening lap chaos to finish third. Janice Walters was fourth with Corbin Green taking fifth, the last of the lead lap drivers.
Amanda Harpe was the heat race winner for the Fortuna Wheel & Brake fart karts. Nick Ford has been the driver to beat every race since the division started and once again, he proved why that has been the case. Ford moved to the lead right off the start of the main event and was able to lead all the way to the finish. Scott Proctor was second with Harpe third.
Leonard Ward’s success in the Miclette Family Racing pure stocks has been similar to Ford’s in the fart karts, only slightly less. Ward took the heat race win then followed up with a win in the main event. Pete Miclette was second followed by Michael Lawrence, Jordan Miclette and David Alves.
MKinzy Uselton won a wild heat race for the Wes Green Landscaping 250cc division which was cut short due to several spins and incidents. Dryver Dothage jumped to the lead at the start of the 20-lap main and once again he proved why he’s not only a rising star in racing but likely will be for a very long time. The rest of the field was forced to battle for second with Uselton, Maleesa Miles and Landen Green all taking turns in the position. Dothage was in his own area code at the finish as he took the win by three seconds over Green in second. Miles placed third with Uselton fourth and Lily Williamson coming in fifth.
It was Tony Miles’ day in the Nor Cal Automotive 500cc class. Miles not only won the heat race but also took the checkered flag in the main event. Colby Bergquist was second.
Race three of the 2019 season for the Humboldt Outlaw Karts is the biggest of the year. The event will be a special Sunday race that will be held on the final day of the Redwood Acres Fair on June 23. For more information on the upcoming race as well as the latest news, full race results and points standings, visit www.HumboldtOutlawKarts.com or find HOK on Facebook www.facebook.com/HumboldtOutlawKarts/.
The Champagne Attorney Service beginner box stocks heat race was won by Danica Kinsey. Kinsey was behind the wheel of a beautiful new outlaw kart. The main event featured what very well may be a preview of how racing on the dirt and perhaps the pavement at Redwood Acres will be in the not too distant future. Kinsey and Aaliyah Mitchell waged a back and forth duel that was extinguished in the final laps when Kinsey was able to get into her rhythm. At the finish it was Kinsey winning over Mitchell. Destiny Lewis made it an all-female sweep of the top three positions. Cooper Willor placed fourth with Raylan Ross fifth.
There was a strong field of 12 Williamson Financial Group box stocks for the day. Dylan Combest was victorious in the first heat race while Janice Walters took the second. The 20-lap main event saw several incidents halt the opening circuits. Austin Bartholomew, Grant Williamson, Timmy Walters and Josiah Lewis were all forced to retire two laps into the race.
After having a wild back and forth race in the first race of the season on May 4, Combest and Grant Proctor were at it again with each driver given the other all they could handle. Unfortunately for Combest, Proctor was able to prevail once again. Combest was in Proctor’s hip pocket as the laps wound down but with both drivers running such a strong pace, Combest needed Proctor to make a slip which never happened. Proctor was able to hold off Combest to take his second win of the season. Chayce Smith recovered from the opening lap chaos to finish third. Janice Walters was fourth with Corbin Green taking fifth, the last of the lead lap drivers.
Amanda Harpe was the heat race winner for the Fortuna Wheel & Brake fart karts. Nick Ford has been the driver to beat every race since the division started and once again, he proved why that has been the case. Ford moved to the lead right off the start of the main event and was able to lead all the way to the finish. Scott Proctor was second with Harpe third.
Leonard Ward’s success in the Miclette Family Racing pure stocks has been similar to Ford’s in the fart karts, only slightly less. Ward took the heat race win then followed up with a win in the main event. Pete Miclette was second followed by Michael Lawrence, Jordan Miclette and David Alves.
MKinzy Uselton won a wild heat race for the Wes Green Landscaping 250cc division which was cut short due to several spins and incidents. Dryver Dothage jumped to the lead at the start of the 20-lap main and once again he proved why he’s not only a rising star in racing but likely will be for a very long time. The rest of the field was forced to battle for second with Uselton, Maleesa Miles and Landen Green all taking turns in the position. Dothage was in his own area code at the finish as he took the win by three seconds over Green in second. Miles placed third with Uselton fourth and Lily Williamson coming in fifth.
It was Tony Miles’ day in the Nor Cal Automotive 500cc class. Miles not only won the heat race but also took the checkered flag in the main event. Colby Bergquist was second.
Race three of the 2019 season for the Humboldt Outlaw Karts is the biggest of the year. The event will be a special Sunday race that will be held on the final day of the Redwood Acres Fair on June 23. For more information on the upcoming race as well as the latest news, full race results and points standings, visit www.HumboldtOutlawKarts.com or find HOK on Facebook www.facebook.com/HumboldtOutlawKarts/.
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