Eureka, CA (September 29, 2019) – The inaugural season of championship racing for the Humboldt Outlaw Karts came to its conclusion this past Saturday afternoon at the Redwood Acres Fairgrounds. There was plenty of excitement on the 1/8-mile dirt oval as championships in all six divisions were decided. The racing action was presented in honor and memory of the late Howard Ford who passed away in August.
Adam Myer set fast time for the PeeWee Predators with a 15.250. As has been the case since the division started mid-season, Leonard Ward IV was dominant. Ward was victorious in the heat race then followed up by leading the main event from start to finish to win. Tony Abeyta placed second over Raylan Ross and Adam Myer. Ross earned enough points to take the Peewee Predators championship by 24 points while Ward placed third in the standings.
Although Aaliyah Mitchell had already earned enough points to lock up the championship for the Champagne Attorney Service beginner box stocks, there was still plenty to race for. Colin Wolfe was fast time with a 14.508. Wolfe followed up with a win in the heat race. The main event proved to be similar as Wolfe was able to jump to the lead from pole position and cruised to the win. Mitchell placed second with Destiny Lewis taking third. As previously mentioned, Mitchell was the division champion while Lewis took second and Danica Kinsey was third.
Jeffrey Smith was quickest of the Fortuna Wheel And Brake old fart karts with a 12.313. The division had perhaps its strongest field of the season and it showed in the heat race as Kenny Demello took the win. The main event saw highly competitive action. Demello led the opening 10 laps until Nick Ford began to make his presence felt. Ford took the lead on lap 11 but Demello fought back to lead the next two circuits. Ford regained the lead on lap 14 as Demello fell to third behind another Redwood Acres Raceway veteran, Chris Sarvinski. Ford led the rest of the way to take the feature win over Sarvsinki and Demello. Nicole Overholt took fourth while Smith placed fifth. Ford had already clinched the championship going into the event. Amanda Harpe placed second in the championship standings with Scott Proctor third.
Leonard Ward’s time of 11.716 in qualifying for the Miclette Family Racing pure stocks was the fastest. Ward followed up with the heat race victory. Pete Miclette moved to the lead at the start but he and Ward got locked together while working lap two going down the back stretch. The issues allowed David Alves to jump to the lead and he was able to pull out to a huge advantage as Shawn Andrews moved to second while Miclette and Ward dropped to third and fourth. Alves slowly built his lead while Miclette and Ward tried to recover. Miclette moved by Andrews for second on lap eight while Ward got to third a lap later. With clear track between he and Alves, Miclette slowly closed in on the lead. Unfortunately for him, Alves’ lead was too great and his pace was more or less equal. At the finish it was Alves winning over Miclette, Ward, Andrews and Michael Lawrence. Ward took the pure stock championship by 12 points over Pete Miclette. Lawrence was third in the standings followed by Alves and Jordan Miclette.
Dryver Dothage clinched the championship for the Wes Green Landscaping 250s in qualifying with the fastest lap of 10.009. Dothage won the heat race. The feature event was slowed several times due to spins. Brady Osborne, Sonya Osborne, Lily Williamson and MKinzy Uselton each had turns going around. Dothage avoided disaster and was able to nail each restart to perfection to win the main event. Uselton finished second with Williamson third, Brady Osborne fourth and Sonya Osborne fifth. Dothage was 250 champion over Uselton, Landen Green, Maleesa Miles and Williamson.
Qualifying for the Nor Cal Automotive 500s was paced by Tony Miles with a 10.373. Brad Curtice of Nor Cal Automotive put up a special $25 bonus when to all 250 division drivers who raced with the 500s on the night. In addition, the purse for the top three finishers in the main event was $100 for first, $50 for second and $25 for third. Miles was the heat race winner. The main event proved to be the best race of the season for the 500s. Miles moved to the lead at the start but Dryver Dothage was second by lap two. The front duo staged a fantastic nip-and-tuck duel for the lead as Dothage was all over Miles lap after lap. On lap 13, Miles drove into turn three and got too high. Dothage took full advantage of the opportunity and took the lead. Dothage slowly pulled away from Miles and was able to take the feature victory. Miles held on to second over MKinzy Uselton in third, Lily Williamson in fourth and Brady Osborn in fifth. Miles had already secured the division championship over Dax Williamson prior to the event.
The closest championship race for the Humboldt Outlaw Karts going into Saturday was in the Williamson Financial Group box stocks. Grant Proctor led the championship standings by one point over Dylan Combest. Proctor earned a valuable four points in qualifying by timing in fastest with a 11.374. Combest won the first heat race while Austin Bartholomew won the second. Combest’s win and Proctor’s third in the second heat meant that the gap between the two entering the feature was only three points.
Combest used pole position to his advantage to take the lead at the drop of the green in the feature event. Lap three saw Proctor avoid major disaster as several karts got together right in front of him while coming off the second turn. Bartholomew suffered the worst of it as his right rear axle was bent in the collision forcing him out of second position and off the track for the rest of the race. The race resumed with Combest leading Proctor and it became a cat-and-mouse game as each driver pushed their talents to the limit trying to keep up with each other while also safely maneuvering through slower traffic.
As the finish neared, lapped traffic became a bigger issue for the leaders with both Combest and Proctor knowing any mistake could cost them the championship. Timmy Walters moved by Proctor on lap 16 but Proctor was able to retake the position on lap 18. Combest had his hands full at the white flag as he continued to try to safely maneuver through traffic. Proctor was able to gain going down the backstretch and a spin in turn three forced both drivers to make a choice of how they would get to the finish. Combest went low with Proctor going high. The two flat-footed their karts to the finish with Combest winning by inches over Proctor. Walters was third followed by Jack Myer and Grant Williamson. Proctor’s second place finish helped him fend off Combest in the championship standings as he was able to secure the title by only two points. Bartholomew was third in the final standings while Walters and Corbin Green rounded out the top five.
Even though the championship season has ended for the Humboldt Outlaw Karts in 2019, the season still has one more event. The final race of the season is Saturday October 12. The 2019 season for the Humboldt Outlaw Karts is presented by Steve’s Septic Service and Wes Green Landscaping. For full race results and championship standings, visit www.HumboldtOutlawKarts.com. You can also find HOK on Facebook.
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Sunday, September 29, 2019
Wednesday, September 25, 2019
Championship Season Concludes Saturday For Humboldt Outlaw Karts
Eureka, CA (September 25, 2019) – The inaugural season of championship racing for the Humboldt Outlaw Karts will come to a head Saturday as champions will be officially crowned in all seven divisions. This weekend’s event will be presented in honor and in memory of Northern California late model star Howard Ford who passed away recently. Following the races, championship winners and all participants will be celebrated with a family awards barbecue.
The PeeWee Predators were a mid-season addition to the Humboldt Outlaw Karts and have provided great racing since the division’s debut in late June. Raylan Ross holds a strong 24-point lead over Adam Myer. Leonard Ward IV is 35 points behind Ross but out of the running for the division crown.
The championship in the Champagne Attorney Service beginner box division has already been decided as Aaliyah Mitchell’s 64-point advantage over Danica Kinsey is more than enough to secure her number one position. Destiny Lewis in third is 13 points behind Kinsey and still has the opportunity to advance in the final standings.
It’s a similar situation in the Fortuna Wheel And Brake old fart kart division as Nick Ford is 50 points ahead of second place Amanda Harpe. 24 points separate Harpe and Scott Proctor in third and it will be unlikely that those positions change Saturday.
Leonard Ward has also been a dominant force in the Miclette Family Racing pure stocks but in spite of it, his lead over second place Pete Miclette is not as comfortable as he would probably like. The margin is only 11 points. Jordan Miclette in third is out of the championship running as he is 35 points behind Ward. Michael Lawrence in fourth is hoping to move to third as he is nine points behind Jordan Miclette. David Alves is fifth in the standings.
The Nor Cal Automotive 500cc championship has been wrapped by by Tony Miles. Dax Williamson in second is 38 points out of the lead, too much to make up in one race. Cliff Myer is third in points. Though the track championship for the 500s has been decided, there is still plenty on the line Saturday. Brad Curtice of Nor Cal Automotive has put up a special bonus to entice 250 drivers to participate with the 500s. All 250 racers who race with the 500s on Saturday will receive $25. In addition to the regular payout, the feature winner will receive $100 with $50 for second place and $25 for third.
All eyes will be on the Williamson Financial Group box stocks Saturday as the division has the closest championship battle of all of the divisions for the Humboldt Outlaw Karts. The difference between Grant Proctor in first and Dylan Combest in second is a single point. Corbin Green is third in the standings, 23 points out of the lead but given how Proctor and Combest and ran all season, Green’s chances at the championship are highly unlikely. Austin Bartholomew is fourth and has a chance to get by Green as he is only nine points behind third. Timmy Walters will be hoping to hold on to his fifth-place effort in points.
The championship for the Wes Green Landscaping 250cc karts hasn’t been officially decided but all points leader Dryver Dothage will have to do is race on Saturday to make his title official. MKinzy Uselton’s 31-point gap will almost certainly be too much to overcome but she will be hoping to maintain second in points. Landen Green is third in the standings, 19 points behind Uselton. Maleesa Miles in fourth is 10 points behind Green while Derek Kessler in fifth is six points behind Miles.
Pit gates for this Saturday’s championship events will open at 10:00 AM while racing will begin at 3:00 PM. As previously mentioned, the championship awards and celebration barbecue will follow the conclusion of the final main event. Each driver entry includes two tickets for the barbecue while additional tickets are $5.00. For more information on this weekend’s event as well as full championship and race results visit www.HumboldtOutlawKarts.com. You can also find HOK on Facebook.
The PeeWee Predators were a mid-season addition to the Humboldt Outlaw Karts and have provided great racing since the division’s debut in late June. Raylan Ross holds a strong 24-point lead over Adam Myer. Leonard Ward IV is 35 points behind Ross but out of the running for the division crown.
The championship in the Champagne Attorney Service beginner box division has already been decided as Aaliyah Mitchell’s 64-point advantage over Danica Kinsey is more than enough to secure her number one position. Destiny Lewis in third is 13 points behind Kinsey and still has the opportunity to advance in the final standings.
It’s a similar situation in the Fortuna Wheel And Brake old fart kart division as Nick Ford is 50 points ahead of second place Amanda Harpe. 24 points separate Harpe and Scott Proctor in third and it will be unlikely that those positions change Saturday.
Leonard Ward has also been a dominant force in the Miclette Family Racing pure stocks but in spite of it, his lead over second place Pete Miclette is not as comfortable as he would probably like. The margin is only 11 points. Jordan Miclette in third is out of the championship running as he is 35 points behind Ward. Michael Lawrence in fourth is hoping to move to third as he is nine points behind Jordan Miclette. David Alves is fifth in the standings.
The Nor Cal Automotive 500cc championship has been wrapped by by Tony Miles. Dax Williamson in second is 38 points out of the lead, too much to make up in one race. Cliff Myer is third in points. Though the track championship for the 500s has been decided, there is still plenty on the line Saturday. Brad Curtice of Nor Cal Automotive has put up a special bonus to entice 250 drivers to participate with the 500s. All 250 racers who race with the 500s on Saturday will receive $25. In addition to the regular payout, the feature winner will receive $100 with $50 for second place and $25 for third.
All eyes will be on the Williamson Financial Group box stocks Saturday as the division has the closest championship battle of all of the divisions for the Humboldt Outlaw Karts. The difference between Grant Proctor in first and Dylan Combest in second is a single point. Corbin Green is third in the standings, 23 points out of the lead but given how Proctor and Combest and ran all season, Green’s chances at the championship are highly unlikely. Austin Bartholomew is fourth and has a chance to get by Green as he is only nine points behind third. Timmy Walters will be hoping to hold on to his fifth-place effort in points.
The championship for the Wes Green Landscaping 250cc karts hasn’t been officially decided but all points leader Dryver Dothage will have to do is race on Saturday to make his title official. MKinzy Uselton’s 31-point gap will almost certainly be too much to overcome but she will be hoping to maintain second in points. Landen Green is third in the standings, 19 points behind Uselton. Maleesa Miles in fourth is 10 points behind Green while Derek Kessler in fifth is six points behind Miles.
Pit gates for this Saturday’s championship events will open at 10:00 AM while racing will begin at 3:00 PM. As previously mentioned, the championship awards and celebration barbecue will follow the conclusion of the final main event. Each driver entry includes two tickets for the barbecue while additional tickets are $5.00. For more information on this weekend’s event as well as full championship and race results visit www.HumboldtOutlawKarts.com. You can also find HOK on Facebook.
Thursday, August 22, 2019
Local Racing Community Keeps Uselton’s 2019 Season Alive
Eureka, CA (August 22, 2019) - Thanks to the kindness of two fellow racers and a fan, MKinzy Uselton's 2019 season in Redwood Acres Raceway's Legends division will continue.
In her most previous race at RAR on July 20, Uselton was involved in a scary incident which ended up sending her to the hospital. Uselton was uninjured but her blue and yellow #29 Legend car was severely bent to the point where she was going to be unable to compete in the final few events for the season because the damage was so significant.
Thanks to a couple folks in the local racing community, Uselton’s season will be able to continue.
Redwood Acres Raceway Legends division points leader, Leonard Ward offered to sell Uselton a brand-new Legends chassis at a considerable discount. In addition, RAR late model star Luke Hall also pitched in to help in the purchase. Andrew Dilts Trucking also stepped in to assist Uselton’s race team with parts for the new ride. The end result will allow Uselton to return to the track and finish out the season at RAR.
Uselton is currently fifth in the Legends division standings after missing the most recent event on August 10. Not being able to partake in that night’s races dropped her down from third in the standings. The new car will allow her to hopefully finish the year in the top five in points. Though Uselton is eliminated from winning the track championship, she still has a legitimate chance of moving back to third.
Only two races are left on the schedule for Uselton on the Acres pavement with events on September 7 and September 21. The September 7 race will be Fan Appreciation Night at RAR and will be a good chance for fans to meet MKinzy and see her new car. MKinzy will be behind the wheel of her 250cc outlaw kart September 28 and October 12 as the season for the Humboldt Outlaw Karts also nears its conclusion.
Uselton and her entire team wish to send their sincere thanks and appreciation to Leonard Ward, Luke Hall and Andrew Dilts Trucking for allowing her to continue the season in the Legends division. MKinzy would also like to give a special thank you to her Papa Brett Uselton who is worked tirelessly in preparing the new car. Thank you as always to MKinzy's sponsors: Auntie Pam Motorsports, Farmers Insurance, Mandi Ross Agency, Four Star Realty, John’s Used Cars & Wreckers, Redwood Mechanical, Bay Side Realty, Howard’s Body Shop, Happy Donuts, Higgins Brothers, Joe’s Auto Glass, The Bus Sisters, Miclette Family Racing and Brent Mack.
In her most previous race at RAR on July 20, Uselton was involved in a scary incident which ended up sending her to the hospital. Uselton was uninjured but her blue and yellow #29 Legend car was severely bent to the point where she was going to be unable to compete in the final few events for the season because the damage was so significant.
Thanks to a couple folks in the local racing community, Uselton’s season will be able to continue.
Redwood Acres Raceway Legends division points leader, Leonard Ward offered to sell Uselton a brand-new Legends chassis at a considerable discount. In addition, RAR late model star Luke Hall also pitched in to help in the purchase. Andrew Dilts Trucking also stepped in to assist Uselton’s race team with parts for the new ride. The end result will allow Uselton to return to the track and finish out the season at RAR.
Uselton is currently fifth in the Legends division standings after missing the most recent event on August 10. Not being able to partake in that night’s races dropped her down from third in the standings. The new car will allow her to hopefully finish the year in the top five in points. Though Uselton is eliminated from winning the track championship, she still has a legitimate chance of moving back to third.
Only two races are left on the schedule for Uselton on the Acres pavement with events on September 7 and September 21. The September 7 race will be Fan Appreciation Night at RAR and will be a good chance for fans to meet MKinzy and see her new car. MKinzy will be behind the wheel of her 250cc outlaw kart September 28 and October 12 as the season for the Humboldt Outlaw Karts also nears its conclusion.
Uselton and her entire team wish to send their sincere thanks and appreciation to Leonard Ward, Luke Hall and Andrew Dilts Trucking for allowing her to continue the season in the Legends division. MKinzy would also like to give a special thank you to her Papa Brett Uselton who is worked tirelessly in preparing the new car. Thank you as always to MKinzy's sponsors: Auntie Pam Motorsports, Farmers Insurance, Mandi Ross Agency, Four Star Realty, John’s Used Cars & Wreckers, Redwood Mechanical, Bay Side Realty, Howard’s Body Shop, Happy Donuts, Higgins Brothers, Joe’s Auto Glass, The Bus Sisters, Miclette Family Racing and Brent Mack.
Sunday, August 18, 2019
Proctor Scores Important Box Stock Feature Win
Eureka, CA (August 18, 2019) – Only two points races remained for the Humboldt Outlaw Karts going into Saturday’s race. Action was aplenty on the 1/8-mile dirt bullring at Redwood Acres with championship competitors doing all they could to score points and those not in the running hoping of taking wins. Dustin Walters Trucking and Fortuna Wheel & Brake presented the all of the fun.
Leonard Ward IV was fast time for the PeeWee Predator division with a 15.725. Ward went on to win in both the heat race and the feature race. Raylan Ross placed second.
Colin Wolfe’s 14.359 in qualifying made him fastest in the Champagne Attorney Service beginner box stocks. Aaliyah Mitchell won what proved to be a wild heat race. The main event featured its share of action as well. Danica Kinsey took the lead on lap one but faced a stiff challenge from Wolfe on lap seven. The two tangled bringing out a caution and putting Mitchell in the lead. Racing resumed and Mitchell held on until the last lap when she and Kinsey got together. Wolfe was able to sneak by to take the lead and he was able to cross the finish line first over Kinsey and Mitchell.
Kenny Demello is a long-time veteran having raced for many years at Redwood Acres Raceway. Saturday was his first time behind the wheel of a Fortuna Wheel & Brake old fart kart. Nevertheless, Demello’s experience showed as he timed in fastest with a 12.529. Nick Ford won the heat. Demello jumped to the lead at the start of the feature and was able to win unchallenged, breaking Ford’s season-long stranglehold of main event wins. Ford placed second followed by Nicole Overholt and Michael Lawrence.
Qualifying for the Miclette Family Racing pure stocks was paced by Leonard Ward with a 12.118. Pete Miclette was victorious in the heat race. Ward took the lead on lap one and looked to have the race in hand. On lap seven while looking to put a lap on Jordan Miclette, Ward got high off turn two and spun resulting in a yellow and putting Pete Miclette in the lead. Ward was able to maneuver back to second the first lap after the restart but appeared to be having issues with his kart. Miclette was able to slowly pull away from Ward as the race wore on and at the finish his advantage was a little over two seconds over Ward. Michael Lawrence was third followed by Jordan Miclette and Dakota Ward.
Tony Miles’ 10.825 was fastest for the Nor Cal Automotive 500s in qualifying. Brad Curtice from Nor Cal Automotive put up a $25 bonus for any 250 driver to race with the 500s on the weekend and several drivers took him up on that offer. Maleesa Miles won the heat over her father Tony. The opening two laps of the main were led by Tony Miles but Maleesa Miles moved to the lead on lap three. The race was slowed several times due to spins. Dax Williamson had to pull his 500 into the pits on lap 11. On lap 14, Tony Miles also was forced into the pits. With only 250 drivers remaining on the track and not racing for points, officials threw the checkered with Maleesa Miles winning over MKinzy Uselton, Landen Green, Lily Williamson and Derek Kessler. Tony Miles was scored sixth with Dax Williamson seventh.
Timmy Walters took fast time in the Williamson Financial Group box stocks. Dylan Combest was the winner of heat race one while heat race two was taken by Grant Proctor. Combest moved to the lead for the first two laps but contact with Walters allowed Proctor to edge to the front. Combest fell as far back as seventh on lap seven and had his hands full trying to prevent his title rival Proctor from gaining any more points and positions on him. Corbin Green and Austin Bartholomew traded second position twice in the race with Green getting the position on lap 14. The last lap featured a wild battle for second with Green losing the position to Combest. The position changed hands again in the final turn when Bartholomew was able to snake by Combest. At the line it was Proctor winning while Bartholomew was able to beat Combest back to the line for second. Green finished fourth while Grant Williamson was fifth.
Fast time for the Wes Green Landscaping 250s was Landen Green with a 10.537. Dryver Dothage took the heat race victory. Dothage dominated the first half of the main event but the outcome of the race was determined by restarts. Derek Kessler, Maleesa Miles, MKinzy Uselton, Lily Williamson and Green were all involved in early race incidents or spins that shuffled the field.
With the field lined up for a lap 10 restart, officials deemed Dothage got into the gas before the restart cone in turn four two times in a row. Because of this, Dothage was sent to the rear while Green inherited the lead. Green jumped the subsequent restart but started the next appropriately and moved to the lead. Dothage was patiently aggressive as he tried to maneuver through the field as quickly as possible without incident. Dothage got to second with four laps left but the gap between he and Green was too much to overcome in such a short span. Green was able to take the win over Dothage, Miles, Kessler and Uselton.
The next race for the Humboldt Outlaw Karts is scheduled for Saturday, September 28th. As mentioned, it will be the final points race of the season. An awards barbecue will follow the events on that day to celebrate division champions and everyone who has participated with the Humboldt Outlaw Karts in 2019. The 2019 season for the Humboldt Outlaw Karts is being presented by Steve’s Septic Service and Wes Green Landscaping. For more information including rules, race results and points standings visit www.HumboldtOutlawKarts.com. You can also find HOK on Facebook.
Leonard Ward IV was fast time for the PeeWee Predator division with a 15.725. Ward went on to win in both the heat race and the feature race. Raylan Ross placed second.
Colin Wolfe’s 14.359 in qualifying made him fastest in the Champagne Attorney Service beginner box stocks. Aaliyah Mitchell won what proved to be a wild heat race. The main event featured its share of action as well. Danica Kinsey took the lead on lap one but faced a stiff challenge from Wolfe on lap seven. The two tangled bringing out a caution and putting Mitchell in the lead. Racing resumed and Mitchell held on until the last lap when she and Kinsey got together. Wolfe was able to sneak by to take the lead and he was able to cross the finish line first over Kinsey and Mitchell.
Kenny Demello is a long-time veteran having raced for many years at Redwood Acres Raceway. Saturday was his first time behind the wheel of a Fortuna Wheel & Brake old fart kart. Nevertheless, Demello’s experience showed as he timed in fastest with a 12.529. Nick Ford won the heat. Demello jumped to the lead at the start of the feature and was able to win unchallenged, breaking Ford’s season-long stranglehold of main event wins. Ford placed second followed by Nicole Overholt and Michael Lawrence.
Qualifying for the Miclette Family Racing pure stocks was paced by Leonard Ward with a 12.118. Pete Miclette was victorious in the heat race. Ward took the lead on lap one and looked to have the race in hand. On lap seven while looking to put a lap on Jordan Miclette, Ward got high off turn two and spun resulting in a yellow and putting Pete Miclette in the lead. Ward was able to maneuver back to second the first lap after the restart but appeared to be having issues with his kart. Miclette was able to slowly pull away from Ward as the race wore on and at the finish his advantage was a little over two seconds over Ward. Michael Lawrence was third followed by Jordan Miclette and Dakota Ward.
Tony Miles’ 10.825 was fastest for the Nor Cal Automotive 500s in qualifying. Brad Curtice from Nor Cal Automotive put up a $25 bonus for any 250 driver to race with the 500s on the weekend and several drivers took him up on that offer. Maleesa Miles won the heat over her father Tony. The opening two laps of the main were led by Tony Miles but Maleesa Miles moved to the lead on lap three. The race was slowed several times due to spins. Dax Williamson had to pull his 500 into the pits on lap 11. On lap 14, Tony Miles also was forced into the pits. With only 250 drivers remaining on the track and not racing for points, officials threw the checkered with Maleesa Miles winning over MKinzy Uselton, Landen Green, Lily Williamson and Derek Kessler. Tony Miles was scored sixth with Dax Williamson seventh.
Timmy Walters took fast time in the Williamson Financial Group box stocks. Dylan Combest was the winner of heat race one while heat race two was taken by Grant Proctor. Combest moved to the lead for the first two laps but contact with Walters allowed Proctor to edge to the front. Combest fell as far back as seventh on lap seven and had his hands full trying to prevent his title rival Proctor from gaining any more points and positions on him. Corbin Green and Austin Bartholomew traded second position twice in the race with Green getting the position on lap 14. The last lap featured a wild battle for second with Green losing the position to Combest. The position changed hands again in the final turn when Bartholomew was able to snake by Combest. At the line it was Proctor winning while Bartholomew was able to beat Combest back to the line for second. Green finished fourth while Grant Williamson was fifth.
Fast time for the Wes Green Landscaping 250s was Landen Green with a 10.537. Dryver Dothage took the heat race victory. Dothage dominated the first half of the main event but the outcome of the race was determined by restarts. Derek Kessler, Maleesa Miles, MKinzy Uselton, Lily Williamson and Green were all involved in early race incidents or spins that shuffled the field.
With the field lined up for a lap 10 restart, officials deemed Dothage got into the gas before the restart cone in turn four two times in a row. Because of this, Dothage was sent to the rear while Green inherited the lead. Green jumped the subsequent restart but started the next appropriately and moved to the lead. Dothage was patiently aggressive as he tried to maneuver through the field as quickly as possible without incident. Dothage got to second with four laps left but the gap between he and Green was too much to overcome in such a short span. Green was able to take the win over Dothage, Miles, Kessler and Uselton.
The next race for the Humboldt Outlaw Karts is scheduled for Saturday, September 28th. As mentioned, it will be the final points race of the season. An awards barbecue will follow the events on that day to celebrate division champions and everyone who has participated with the Humboldt Outlaw Karts in 2019. The 2019 season for the Humboldt Outlaw Karts is being presented by Steve’s Septic Service and Wes Green Landscaping. For more information including rules, race results and points standings visit www.HumboldtOutlawKarts.com. You can also find HOK on Facebook.
Wednesday, August 14, 2019
Proctor, Combest Tied Going Into Saturday’s Humboldt Outlaw Kart Event
Eureka, CA (August 14, 2019) – The penultimate race of the 2019 championship season for the Humboldt Outlaw Karts is set for this Saturday August 17. With only two points-paying races left on the schedule for this season, every position in every race is going to play a factor as to who wins and who loses track championships in each division. Dustin Walters Trucking and Fortuna Wheel & Brake will be presenting Saturday’s races which promises to feature can’t-miss racing action.
Adam Myer leads Raylan Ross by seven points in the PeeWee Predator class. Leonard Ward IV is third in the standings thanks to two feature wins.
Aaliyah Mitchell’s advantage in the Champagne Attorney Service beginner box stocks is a comfortable 44 points. Destiny Lewis has been impressive in her first season behind the wheel of an outlaw kart and she holds down that second position. Danica Kinsey has also shown marked improvement in 2019 as she is third in the standings. Mitchell and Kinsey each have two main event wins this season.
Nick Ford has practically dominated the season for the Fortuna Wheel & Brake fart karts. Even though he has won every feature event so far this year, second place Amanda Harpe is only 16 points behind. Scott Proctor is third in the points.
Much like Nick Ford, Leonard Ward has been the driver to beat in the Miclette Family Motorsports pure stocks. Ward has won all but two races in the division this season and leads the standings. Pete Miclette in second is the only driver who has been able to best Ward this season and his disadvantage is only 12 points. Jordan Miclette is third and he is 30 points in arrears to Ward. Michael Lawrence is another eight points behind Jordan Miclette in fourth while David Alves rounds out the top five in the division standings.
Tony Miles looks to be in line for the championship for the Nor Cal Automotive 500 karts. Going into Saturday’s race, Miles is 35 points ahead of Dax Williamson. Cliff Myer is third.
Nobody’s star has shined as bright as Dryver Dothage’s in the Wes Green Landscaping 250 division. Dothage has three feature wins and is the standings leader for the division. MKinzy Uselton is second and 21 points behind but it’s certain that she won’t give up until the end. Landen Green is the only other feature winner in the class this season and he is third in points. Maleesa Miles and Derek Kessler finish out the top five.
The closest and most intense points battle for the Humboldt Outlaw Karts this season is in the Williamson Financial Group box stocks. The top of the standings features a tie between Grant Proctor and Dylan Combest. Not only are they tied in points but they both have two feature wins and three heat race wins. As good as the front two have ran all season long, it will be tough for Corbin Green in third to close his gap on the leaders. He is 17 points behind the front pair. Austin Bartholomew faces longer odds as he’s fourth, 28 points out of the lead. Jack Myer in fifth is likely out of the championship hunt as he’s 36 points behind but it is still possible for him to advance a position or two higher at season’s end.
Races begin at 3:00PM this Saturday at the 1/8-dirt Redwood Acres Bullring. The Humboldt Outlaw Karts are presented all season long by Steve’s Septic Service and Wes Green Landscaping. For more information you can visit www.HumboldtOutlawKarts.com or on Facebook.
Adam Myer leads Raylan Ross by seven points in the PeeWee Predator class. Leonard Ward IV is third in the standings thanks to two feature wins.
Aaliyah Mitchell’s advantage in the Champagne Attorney Service beginner box stocks is a comfortable 44 points. Destiny Lewis has been impressive in her first season behind the wheel of an outlaw kart and she holds down that second position. Danica Kinsey has also shown marked improvement in 2019 as she is third in the standings. Mitchell and Kinsey each have two main event wins this season.
Nick Ford has practically dominated the season for the Fortuna Wheel & Brake fart karts. Even though he has won every feature event so far this year, second place Amanda Harpe is only 16 points behind. Scott Proctor is third in the points.
Much like Nick Ford, Leonard Ward has been the driver to beat in the Miclette Family Motorsports pure stocks. Ward has won all but two races in the division this season and leads the standings. Pete Miclette in second is the only driver who has been able to best Ward this season and his disadvantage is only 12 points. Jordan Miclette is third and he is 30 points in arrears to Ward. Michael Lawrence is another eight points behind Jordan Miclette in fourth while David Alves rounds out the top five in the division standings.
Tony Miles looks to be in line for the championship for the Nor Cal Automotive 500 karts. Going into Saturday’s race, Miles is 35 points ahead of Dax Williamson. Cliff Myer is third.
Nobody’s star has shined as bright as Dryver Dothage’s in the Wes Green Landscaping 250 division. Dothage has three feature wins and is the standings leader for the division. MKinzy Uselton is second and 21 points behind but it’s certain that she won’t give up until the end. Landen Green is the only other feature winner in the class this season and he is third in points. Maleesa Miles and Derek Kessler finish out the top five.
The closest and most intense points battle for the Humboldt Outlaw Karts this season is in the Williamson Financial Group box stocks. The top of the standings features a tie between Grant Proctor and Dylan Combest. Not only are they tied in points but they both have two feature wins and three heat race wins. As good as the front two have ran all season long, it will be tough for Corbin Green in third to close his gap on the leaders. He is 17 points behind the front pair. Austin Bartholomew faces longer odds as he’s fourth, 28 points out of the lead. Jack Myer in fifth is likely out of the championship hunt as he’s 36 points behind but it is still possible for him to advance a position or two higher at season’s end.
Races begin at 3:00PM this Saturday at the 1/8-dirt Redwood Acres Bullring. The Humboldt Outlaw Karts are presented all season long by Steve’s Septic Service and Wes Green Landscaping. For more information you can visit www.HumboldtOutlawKarts.com or on Facebook.
Sunday, August 4, 2019
Combest Holds Off Proctor While Dothage Survives Wild 250 Feature
Eureka, CA (August 4, 2019) – Race four of the 2019 season for the Humboldt Outlaw Karts took place this past Saturday. John’s Used Cars & Wreckers was the presenting sponsor of the afternoon’s action and there proved to be no shortage of it on the day.
Leonard Ward IV was fast time for the PeeWee Predators with a 14.681. Ward followed up with the victory in the heat race. The main event was dominated from start to finish by Ward as he led all eight laps to take the win. Adam Myer followed in second with Raylan Ross and Tony Abeyta rounding out the finishers.
Aaliyah Mitchell’s 14.960 in time trials was the best for the Champagne Attorney Service beginner box stocks. Danica Kinsey was the winner of the heat race. The 10-lap feature event was perhaps the best race of the season for the beginner box division as Kinsey and Uselton raced neck-and-neck from the drop of the green flag. Destiny Lewis lost momentum at the start but as the race wore on, she was able to gain ground on the leaders and was well in the fight in the final few laps. At the finish it was Kinsey holding off Uselton and Lewis for the win.
Fast time for the Fortuna Wheel & Brake fart karts was Nick Ford with a 12.896. Ford won the heat race. Johnny Lopez led the opening two laps of the 20-lap main before Ford was able to get by for the lead. The event slowed upon the completion of lap 15 when Amanda Harpe’s engine went up in smoke. Lopez regained the lead on the restart but Ford got back by Lopez and was able to hold on for the win.
Qualifying for the Miclette Family Motorsports pure stocks was paced by Pete Miclette with a 12.446 time. Leonard Ward took the heat race victory. Ward jumped to the lead at the start of the 20-lap feature event. Michael Lawrence’s day ended early thanks to mechanical issues that plagued his kart all day. With each lap, Ward was able to pull away a bit at the time from the pack to the point where he had a secure four second lead over second place. The finish saw Ward win over Pete Miclette, Jordan Miclette and David Alves. Lawrence was credited with fifth.
Dax Williamson set fast time for the Nor Cal Automotive 500s with an 11.157. Tony Miles won the heat race then followed up with the victory in the main event over Williamson.
The Williamson Financial Group box stocks has been the most competitive division for the Humboldt Outlaw Karts in 2019. Corbin Green timed in fastest with a 12.053 lap in qualifying. Dylan Combest prevailed to win the first heat race while Grant Proctor took the win in the second. Combest used pole position to his advantage as he jumped to the lead at the drop of the green of the 20-lap main. Proctor settled into second. The two title rivals were nose-to-tail going into lapped traffic when Proctor got tangled with Jack Myer bringing out a yellow. Racing resumed with both karts restarting at the rear.
A spin by Justin Bacon in the fourth turn resulted in a huge hit to the wall by Timmy Walters. Thankfully the incident looked and sounded much worse than it proved to be as Walters continued in the race without any serious damage to his kart. The race belonged to Combest as he was able to lead all 20 laps to win. Walters and Proctor were both able to recover to finish second and third. Green narrowly beat Austin Bartholomew for fourth.
Dryver Dothage was fast time for the Wes Green Landscaping 250s 10.573. Dothage returned in the heat to win. The main event proved to be a tough one as several spins and incidents slowed the race. Colton Kinsey fought mechanical issues with his kart while MKinzy Uselton and Lily Williamson both had to retire from the race due to the three-spin rule. Dothage was the only driver who was able to avoid disaster all race long and it was partly whey he was able to lead all 20 laps and take the win. Landen Green took second followed by Derrek Kessler and Meesa Miles. Williamson was credited with fifth.
All of the action in 2019 for the Humboldt Outlaw Karts is presented by Steve’s Septic Service and Wes Green Landscaping. Only three races remain on the 2019 docket for HOK drivers. Racing returns to the Redwood Acres 1/8-mile dirt Bullring on August 17 for the penultimate points paying race of 2019. For more information about the Humboldt Outlaw Karts including rules, full race and points results, visit www.HumboldtOutlawKarts.com or find HOK on Facebook.
Leonard Ward IV was fast time for the PeeWee Predators with a 14.681. Ward followed up with the victory in the heat race. The main event was dominated from start to finish by Ward as he led all eight laps to take the win. Adam Myer followed in second with Raylan Ross and Tony Abeyta rounding out the finishers.
Aaliyah Mitchell’s 14.960 in time trials was the best for the Champagne Attorney Service beginner box stocks. Danica Kinsey was the winner of the heat race. The 10-lap feature event was perhaps the best race of the season for the beginner box division as Kinsey and Uselton raced neck-and-neck from the drop of the green flag. Destiny Lewis lost momentum at the start but as the race wore on, she was able to gain ground on the leaders and was well in the fight in the final few laps. At the finish it was Kinsey holding off Uselton and Lewis for the win.
Fast time for the Fortuna Wheel & Brake fart karts was Nick Ford with a 12.896. Ford won the heat race. Johnny Lopez led the opening two laps of the 20-lap main before Ford was able to get by for the lead. The event slowed upon the completion of lap 15 when Amanda Harpe’s engine went up in smoke. Lopez regained the lead on the restart but Ford got back by Lopez and was able to hold on for the win.
Qualifying for the Miclette Family Motorsports pure stocks was paced by Pete Miclette with a 12.446 time. Leonard Ward took the heat race victory. Ward jumped to the lead at the start of the 20-lap feature event. Michael Lawrence’s day ended early thanks to mechanical issues that plagued his kart all day. With each lap, Ward was able to pull away a bit at the time from the pack to the point where he had a secure four second lead over second place. The finish saw Ward win over Pete Miclette, Jordan Miclette and David Alves. Lawrence was credited with fifth.
Dax Williamson set fast time for the Nor Cal Automotive 500s with an 11.157. Tony Miles won the heat race then followed up with the victory in the main event over Williamson.
The Williamson Financial Group box stocks has been the most competitive division for the Humboldt Outlaw Karts in 2019. Corbin Green timed in fastest with a 12.053 lap in qualifying. Dylan Combest prevailed to win the first heat race while Grant Proctor took the win in the second. Combest used pole position to his advantage as he jumped to the lead at the drop of the green of the 20-lap main. Proctor settled into second. The two title rivals were nose-to-tail going into lapped traffic when Proctor got tangled with Jack Myer bringing out a yellow. Racing resumed with both karts restarting at the rear.
A spin by Justin Bacon in the fourth turn resulted in a huge hit to the wall by Timmy Walters. Thankfully the incident looked and sounded much worse than it proved to be as Walters continued in the race without any serious damage to his kart. The race belonged to Combest as he was able to lead all 20 laps to win. Walters and Proctor were both able to recover to finish second and third. Green narrowly beat Austin Bartholomew for fourth.
Dryver Dothage was fast time for the Wes Green Landscaping 250s 10.573. Dothage returned in the heat to win. The main event proved to be a tough one as several spins and incidents slowed the race. Colton Kinsey fought mechanical issues with his kart while MKinzy Uselton and Lily Williamson both had to retire from the race due to the three-spin rule. Dothage was the only driver who was able to avoid disaster all race long and it was partly whey he was able to lead all 20 laps and take the win. Landen Green took second followed by Derrek Kessler and Meesa Miles. Williamson was credited with fifth.
All of the action in 2019 for the Humboldt Outlaw Karts is presented by Steve’s Septic Service and Wes Green Landscaping. Only three races remain on the 2019 docket for HOK drivers. Racing returns to the Redwood Acres 1/8-mile dirt Bullring on August 17 for the penultimate points paying race of 2019. For more information about the Humboldt Outlaw Karts including rules, full race and points results, visit www.HumboldtOutlawKarts.com or find HOK on Facebook.
Monday, July 29, 2019
2019 Season Winding Down For Humboldt Outlaw Karts
Eureka, CA (July 29, 2019) – Things are rapidly coming to a close for racers in all divisions for the Humboldt Outlaw Karts. While four races remain on the schedule, only two of them are points-paying events including the event this Saturday August 3. John’s Used Cars & Wreckers will present the action and championships in all divisions could very well be decided by the time the final checkered flag falls.
The PeeWee Predator division was a late addition to the Humboldt Outlaw Karts this season to give completely inexperienced youngsters an opportunity to learn how to get around the track. Adam Myer leads Raylan Ross by only six points. Leonard Ward IV holds the third position.
The Champagne Attorney Service beginner box stock championship appears to be in the hands of Aaliyah Mitchell as her advantage over second place Destiny Lewis is a nearly insurmountable 42 points. Destiny Lewis. Third place is held by Danica Kinsey who on the feature race on June 1.
The championship for the Williamson Financial Group box stocks is still up in the air with four drivers in the running. Grant Proctor’s two feature wins in 2019 have him in the lead by four points over Dylan Combest who won the most recent race on June 23. Third place Janice Walters will have a hard time catching the front duo as she is at a 16-point disadvantage to Proctor. Corbin Green in fourth is a point behind Walters. Austin Bartholomew in fifth faces long odds but still is mathematically alive for the championship.
Nick Ford has won every feature for the Fortuna Wheel & Brake fart karts but only has a six-point lead over Scott Proctor. Third position is held by Amanda Harpe and she’s still well in the fight as she is only 10 behind Ford.
The championship race in the Miclette Family Racing pure stocks looks to be a two-man affair with Leonard Ward having a somewhat comfortable 11-point cushion over Pete Miclette in second. Jordan Miclette and Michael Lawrence hold third and fourth but their 24 and 27 point deficits will require major issues for the front two leaders. David Alves is fifth.
The Wes Green Landscaping 250s is also a two driver race for the title. Dryver Dothage holds the top spot by 13 points over MKinzy Uselton. The fight for third position in the standings is wide open with Landen Green leading fourth-place Maleesa Miles by only two points. Derek Kessler in fifth is only eight markers behind Green.
The Nor Cal Automotive 500 division looks to be well in the hands of Tony Miles. Miles’ lead over Dax Williamson is a substantial 34 points. Cliff Myer is in the third position.
The 2019 season for the Humboldt Outlaw Karts is presented by Steve’s Septic Service and Wes Green Landscaping. Gates open Saturday at 10:00 AM with racing starting at 3:00 PM. For more information about this weekend’s race as well as full race results and points, visit www.HumboldtOutlawKarts.com or find HOK on Facebook.
The PeeWee Predator division was a late addition to the Humboldt Outlaw Karts this season to give completely inexperienced youngsters an opportunity to learn how to get around the track. Adam Myer leads Raylan Ross by only six points. Leonard Ward IV holds the third position.
The Champagne Attorney Service beginner box stock championship appears to be in the hands of Aaliyah Mitchell as her advantage over second place Destiny Lewis is a nearly insurmountable 42 points. Destiny Lewis. Third place is held by Danica Kinsey who on the feature race on June 1.
The championship for the Williamson Financial Group box stocks is still up in the air with four drivers in the running. Grant Proctor’s two feature wins in 2019 have him in the lead by four points over Dylan Combest who won the most recent race on June 23. Third place Janice Walters will have a hard time catching the front duo as she is at a 16-point disadvantage to Proctor. Corbin Green in fourth is a point behind Walters. Austin Bartholomew in fifth faces long odds but still is mathematically alive for the championship.
Nick Ford has won every feature for the Fortuna Wheel & Brake fart karts but only has a six-point lead over Scott Proctor. Third position is held by Amanda Harpe and she’s still well in the fight as she is only 10 behind Ford.
The championship race in the Miclette Family Racing pure stocks looks to be a two-man affair with Leonard Ward having a somewhat comfortable 11-point cushion over Pete Miclette in second. Jordan Miclette and Michael Lawrence hold third and fourth but their 24 and 27 point deficits will require major issues for the front two leaders. David Alves is fifth.
The Wes Green Landscaping 250s is also a two driver race for the title. Dryver Dothage holds the top spot by 13 points over MKinzy Uselton. The fight for third position in the standings is wide open with Landen Green leading fourth-place Maleesa Miles by only two points. Derek Kessler in fifth is only eight markers behind Green.
The Nor Cal Automotive 500 division looks to be well in the hands of Tony Miles. Miles’ lead over Dax Williamson is a substantial 34 points. Cliff Myer is in the third position.
The 2019 season for the Humboldt Outlaw Karts is presented by Steve’s Septic Service and Wes Green Landscaping. Gates open Saturday at 10:00 AM with racing starting at 3:00 PM. For more information about this weekend’s race as well as full race results and points, visit www.HumboldtOutlawKarts.com or find HOK on Facebook.
Thursday, July 25, 2019
Uselton Plans To Overcome Adversity As 2019 Season Nears End
Eureka, CA (July 25, 2019) – 2019 has been a season of major change for young MKinzy Uselton. The Eureka native came into the year with a new confidence after participating in the Lakeport Indoor Outlaw Kart circuit through the winter months. That experience has helped carry her to perhaps her most successful season behind the wheel in her Legend car at Redwood Acres Raceway and her 250cc outlaw kart with the Humboldt Outlaw Karts.
That isn’t to say that there hasn’t been any bad luck this season. In fact, the worst of it took place in her most recent race in the Legends division at RAR on July 20 when contact sent her hard into the front stretch wall. While Uselton was able to get out of the car on her own, she went to the local hospital for precautionary measures. Everything proved fine in regards to her health however the damage done to her car was extensive enough that she will be unable to participate in the final three events at Redwood Acres Raceway this season. Sadly, that means that Uselton will not be able to potentially earn her best points finish as she is currently third in the division standings.
While her season in a Legends car has come to a premature end, Uselton still has four races left racing on the dirt in her 250cc outlaw kart with the Humboldt Outlaw Karts. Just as she has on the pavement in 2019, Uselton has also shown great improvement on the dirt with a new poise and sureness that has allowed her to be positioned second in the standings. Only two points-paying events remain on the schedule but the deficit of 13 is not impossible to overcome.
Uselton’s next race with the Humboldt Outlaw Karts takes place Saturday August 3. MKinzy and her team would like to thank her sponsors for their support: Auntie Pam Motorsports, Farmer’s Insurance, Mandi Ross Agency, Four Star Realty, John’s Used Cars & Wreckers, Redwood Mechanical, Bay Side Realty, Howard’s Body Shop, Happy Donuts, Higgins Brothers, Joe’s Auto Glass, The Bus Sisters, Miclette Family Racing and Brent Mack.
That isn’t to say that there hasn’t been any bad luck this season. In fact, the worst of it took place in her most recent race in the Legends division at RAR on July 20 when contact sent her hard into the front stretch wall. While Uselton was able to get out of the car on her own, she went to the local hospital for precautionary measures. Everything proved fine in regards to her health however the damage done to her car was extensive enough that she will be unable to participate in the final three events at Redwood Acres Raceway this season. Sadly, that means that Uselton will not be able to potentially earn her best points finish as she is currently third in the division standings.
While her season in a Legends car has come to a premature end, Uselton still has four races left racing on the dirt in her 250cc outlaw kart with the Humboldt Outlaw Karts. Just as she has on the pavement in 2019, Uselton has also shown great improvement on the dirt with a new poise and sureness that has allowed her to be positioned second in the standings. Only two points-paying events remain on the schedule but the deficit of 13 is not impossible to overcome.
Uselton’s next race with the Humboldt Outlaw Karts takes place Saturday August 3. MKinzy and her team would like to thank her sponsors for their support: Auntie Pam Motorsports, Farmer’s Insurance, Mandi Ross Agency, Four Star Realty, John’s Used Cars & Wreckers, Redwood Mechanical, Bay Side Realty, Howard’s Body Shop, Happy Donuts, Higgins Brothers, Joe’s Auto Glass, The Bus Sisters, Miclette Family Racing and Brent Mack.
Sunday, June 23, 2019
Green Beats Dothage On Last Lap Restart
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.
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.
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/.
Monday, May 27, 2019
Humboldt Outlaw Kart Racers Hoping Mother Nature Smiles On Them This Saturday
Eureka, CA (May 27, 2019) – It’s been a longer than anticipated time away from the track for Humboldt Outlaw Kart drivers on the north coast but that is set to hopefully end this Saturday should the weather cooperate. Rain washed out the event that was previously scheduled for May 18. Thankfully, the forecast for the races at the Redwood Acres Bullring is scheduled to be clear and in the 60-degree range which should make for a fantastic day of action.
Humboldt County 1st District Supervisor, Rex Bohn will be presenting this weekend’s races which will be the second race of 2019. All divisions will be continuing their championship races including the Champagne Attourney Service beginner box stocks, the Williamson Financial Group box stocks, lawnmowers, the Fortuna Wheel & Brake fart karts, the Miclette Family Motorsports pure stocks, the Wes Green Landscaping 250s and the Nor Cal Automotive 500s.
Humboldt Outlaw Kart racing at Redwood Acres Raceway is brought to you by Steve’s Septic Service and Wes Green Landscaping in 2019. HOK would also like to welcome and thank Bootleg in Garberville and Shalise Miles at Caliber Home Loans for sponsoring trophies and awards for this season.
Gates open at 10:00 am Racing Starts at 4:00 pm on Saturday. For more information on this weekend’s outlaw kart races including race results from the season opening race and full points standings visit www.HumboldtOutlawKarts.com. Humboldt Outlaw Karts can also be found on Facebook at www.facebook.com/HumboldtOutlawKarts/
Humboldt County 1st District Supervisor, Rex Bohn will be presenting this weekend’s races which will be the second race of 2019. All divisions will be continuing their championship races including the Champagne Attourney Service beginner box stocks, the Williamson Financial Group box stocks, lawnmowers, the Fortuna Wheel & Brake fart karts, the Miclette Family Motorsports pure stocks, the Wes Green Landscaping 250s and the Nor Cal Automotive 500s.
Humboldt Outlaw Kart racing at Redwood Acres Raceway is brought to you by Steve’s Septic Service and Wes Green Landscaping in 2019. HOK would also like to welcome and thank Bootleg in Garberville and Shalise Miles at Caliber Home Loans for sponsoring trophies and awards for this season.
Gates open at 10:00 am Racing Starts at 4:00 pm on Saturday. For more information on this weekend’s outlaw kart races including race results from the season opening race and full points standings visit www.HumboldtOutlawKarts.com. Humboldt Outlaw Karts can also be found on Facebook at www.facebook.com/HumboldtOutlawKarts/
Tuesday, May 14, 2019
Wet Forecast Cancels Saturday’s Humboldt Outlaw Kart Event
Eureka, CA (May 14, 2019) – The scheduled Humboldt Outlaw Kart races that were scheduled for this Saturday May 18 have been cancelled. A wet forecast through the rest of the week including the high probability of rain on Saturday and the likelihood of racers from out of the area attending forced HOK officials to make the unfortunate decision earlier in the week than usual.
The race was scheduled to be the second event of the season for the outlaw karts at the 1/8-mile Redwood Acres Fairground Bullring dirt track. The season opener was held earlier in the month on May 4. The 2019 season is the first that a season long points champion will be crowned in each division and the unfortunate loss of the race scheduled on Saturday cuts the number of points paying events down to five.
Aaliyah Mitchell leads the standings in the Champagne Attorney Service beginner box stock class over Adam Myer, Colin Wolfe and Raylan Ross. The Williamson Financial Group box stocks featured some high speed and ultra-competitive racing in the season opener. Grant Proctor leads Dylan Combest by four points with Janice Walters, Corbin Green and Jack Myer completing the top five.
Nick Ford is a seasoned veteran on the 3/8-paved oval and he will likely be the driver to beat every week in the Fortuna Wheel & Brake fart karts. Jeffrey Smith is only two points behind him though. The Miclette Family Motorsports pure stocks should have a very interesting points battle. Leonard Ward leads Chris Lawrence while Pete Miclette, Jordan Miclette and Michael Lawrence hold down the top five in the standings.
Dryver Dothage is not only a rising star in the Wes Green Landscaping 250cc division for the Humboldt Outlaw Karts, he is also one of the rising stars in the Northern California racing scene period. Dothage holds the advantage in the 250s over four young female racers, MKinzy Uselton, Maleesa Miles, Sonya Osborne and Lily Williamson. Tony Miles has a one point advantage over Dax Williamson in the Nor Cal Automotive 500cc outlaws.
The next race for the Humboldt Outlaw Karts is on Saturday, June 1. For more information including the full 2019 season schedule and up to date results and point standing information visit www.HumboldtOutlawKarts.com or go to Facebook www.facebook.com/HumboldtOutlawKarts/
The race was scheduled to be the second event of the season for the outlaw karts at the 1/8-mile Redwood Acres Fairground Bullring dirt track. The season opener was held earlier in the month on May 4. The 2019 season is the first that a season long points champion will be crowned in each division and the unfortunate loss of the race scheduled on Saturday cuts the number of points paying events down to five.
Aaliyah Mitchell leads the standings in the Champagne Attorney Service beginner box stock class over Adam Myer, Colin Wolfe and Raylan Ross. The Williamson Financial Group box stocks featured some high speed and ultra-competitive racing in the season opener. Grant Proctor leads Dylan Combest by four points with Janice Walters, Corbin Green and Jack Myer completing the top five.
Nick Ford is a seasoned veteran on the 3/8-paved oval and he will likely be the driver to beat every week in the Fortuna Wheel & Brake fart karts. Jeffrey Smith is only two points behind him though. The Miclette Family Motorsports pure stocks should have a very interesting points battle. Leonard Ward leads Chris Lawrence while Pete Miclette, Jordan Miclette and Michael Lawrence hold down the top five in the standings.
Dryver Dothage is not only a rising star in the Wes Green Landscaping 250cc division for the Humboldt Outlaw Karts, he is also one of the rising stars in the Northern California racing scene period. Dothage holds the advantage in the 250s over four young female racers, MKinzy Uselton, Maleesa Miles, Sonya Osborne and Lily Williamson. Tony Miles has a one point advantage over Dax Williamson in the Nor Cal Automotive 500cc outlaws.
The next race for the Humboldt Outlaw Karts is on Saturday, June 1. For more information including the full 2019 season schedule and up to date results and point standing information visit www.HumboldtOutlawKarts.com or go to Facebook www.facebook.com/HumboldtOutlawKarts/
Tellstrom, Doss Come Up Big In North State And Upstate races
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| #5K Kyle Tellstrom won the North State Modified Series feature |
Eureka, CA (May 14, 2019) – It was a tremendous afternoon for racing this past Saturday at Redwood Acres Raceway. O’Reilly Auto Parts presented all of the action which included local roadrunners, mini stocks and Legends. The late models had the week off while local bomber racers joined the brand-new Upstate Bomber Series which held its debut race on the night. In addition, the North State Modified Series visited the Acres for the first of three scheduled times this year.
The evening for the Compass Community Credit Union roadrunners belonged to Tim Ratzlaff. He was victorious in the heat race and dominated the feature. Ratzlaff’s closest competition came from Troy Lee and Dustin Peterson but neither driver was able to do anything to take away the lead. At the checkered flag it was Ratzlaff over Lee and Peterson.
There was a similar tone for Compass Community Credit Union mini stocks. Rick Estes took wins in both the trophy dash and heat races. Jarrett Mayo was able to knife his way to the race lead quickly followed by Brett Murrell who was driving his father Brian Murrell, Sr.’s car on the night. Murrell’s regular ride was severely damaged in the April 29 race thanks to a stuck throttle.
As in the previous main event in April, Mayo and Murrell waged a hard but clean duel for the lead. Estes took a bit longer to get to the front but once he entered third position, the two leaders knew they were going to have to work even harder for the win. With only a handful of laps remaining, Estes was able to get around Murrell for second. With three laps left, Estes got on the outside of Mayo and the two raced hard for the lead. Mayo did everything he could to hold off Estes but he didn’t have enough. Estes was able to secure the lead with two laps remaining. From there, Estes was able to pull away to take a long-awaited main event win, his first in quite a while. Mayo held off Brett Murrell for second while Brian Murrell, Jr. placed fourth and Gary Klinetobe finished fifth.
Chris Lawrence was the winner of the North Coast Lighting And Electric Legends trophy dash. Heat race one was won by Carlee Austin while Leonard Ward took the second. It didn’t take Lawrence long to get to the front and once he got there, he stayed there. A few minor incidents slowed the race and allowed the field to reform but Lawrence was able to pull away each time. Lawrence was able to reach the finish first. Katina Baker placed second followed by Tyler Peach, Brent Mack and Austin.
As noted, RAR’s Four-Star Realty bombers joined the Upstate Bomber Series for their first race ever. Many time late model touring series winner and champion Mike Doss was the trophy dash winner. The heat race results determined the starting positions for the 60-lap feature event. Mikey Lovell won the first heat with Brian King winning the second. A stellar field of 17 cars were led to the green flag by pole-sitter Wade Coleman and David Dillinger. Dillinger was able to take the lead on the first lap as the field spread out. Lovell looked as though he was going to be the driver to beat as he sliced through the field and was able to pass Dillinger for the lead on lap 14.
As Lovell pulled away from the pack, the action focused on the father/son duo of Mike Doss and Spears SRL Southwest Tour Series star Jeremy Doss. Jeremy made it to second on lap 18 while Mike got to third on the same lap. By that time though, Lovell looked to have a substantial and insurmountable lead. Things didn’t seem to change either when Lovell started to move through slower traffic. While second and third were able to gain some ground, neither was able to make enough up to mount a serious challenge on Lovell.
Everything changed on lap 40 when officials threw a caution flag due to fear of fluid being on the racing service after several laps of the air of rear end gear fluid filling the air. Originally officials believed that Jeremy Doss was the cause and he was sent to the pits. His car was found not to be the culprit so he was allowed to reposition in second.
The double-file restart was to the benefit of Mike Doss and the detriment of Lovell as Doss was able to take the lead. Jeremy Doss filed into second while Lovell fell to third. Jeremy Doss looked to have a car capable of competing with his father’s but as the laps ticked off, Mike Doss was able to pull away. On lap 50, Lovell moved to second but he just did not have enough to catch the leader. At the finish it was Mike Doss winning over Lovell and Jeremy Doss. King ran solidly in the top five all race and placed fourth while Donnie Hyman’s fifth place effort was the highest finish of all Redwood Acres Raceway bomber regulars.
North State Modified Series points leader Cameron Austin’s time of 16.408 broke Darrin Knight’s track record 16.482 which was set in the series’ previous visit to the Acres on September 8. Ian Elliott was the winner in the Lucas Oil Dash For Cash. The invert for the 60-lap feature was six which put Dustin DeRosier and Randy Houston on the front row of the 20 car starting field. Houston got the jump at the start but the race was slowed on lap four when veteran racer Richie Potts spun in the fourth turn. Houston returned to the lead on the restart and it looked as though his car was dialed in.
A caution resulted due to a spin by Larry Knight off turn two and it ended up playing right into Kyle Tellstrom’s favor. Knight was driving for his son Darrin for championship points. Houston retained the lead once again when the green flew while Tellstrom was able to take second from Sullivan. The front two of Houston and Tellstrom raced nose-to-tail for several laps until Houston’s car moved up slightly off the bottom groove allowing Tellstrom to take the lead.
Two more cautions flew due to Knight spins which resulted in him having to pull into the pits for the night. On lap 38, Donovon Cox spun and Austin was able to break into second. A yellow flag with three laps remaining brought a single file restart and gave Austin his best and only chance to pressure Tellstrom. Unfortunately for Austin, Tellstrom did exactly what he needed to do to maintain the lead all the way to the finish. Robbie Knittel had a great run in third with Houston placing fourth and Elliott finishing fifth.
Racing at Redwood Acres Raceway will go on a bit of a spring break. Action at the track returns Saturday June 8. All local divisions will be in action including the Mid-City Motor World late models. For more information on the upcoming races at RAR and other information, visit www.RacinTheAcres.com or on Facebook www.facebook.com/RedwoodAcresRaceway2019/. You can also follow Redwood Acres Raceway on Twitter @RacingTheAcres.
Thursday, May 9, 2019
North State Modifieds And Upstate Bombers Highlight Saturday Night Races At The Acres
Eureka, CA (May 9, 2019) – Race two of the 2019 season at Redwood Acres Raceway is set for this Saturday May 11. All of the familiar local classes will be in action for the Mother’s Day weekend event presented by O’Reilly Auto Parts with the exception of the late models. In their stead will be the debut of the UpState Bomber Series which will be holding its first race ever on Saturday. In addition, the North State Modified Series will be making the first of three visits to RAR in 2019.
The UpState Bomber Series was conceived between officials at Redwood Acres Raceway, Shasta Speedway and Ukiah Speedway. All three tracks have had their own local bomber divisions but the rules between each track’s division have had dissimilarities. Over the off-season, the three tracks were able to line up a more united set of rules which helped initiate the touring series.
Saturday’s race will be the first race ever for the UpState Bombers and the first of a seven-race schedule between the three speedways. RAR has two dates scheduled for the series, the other being on July 20th. It is the first time that there has been a touring bomber series in Northern California and the inaugural race is likely to draw the very best bomber drivers in the region.
The North State Modified Series began in 2014 and has become Northern California’s senior touring series with the unfortunate demise of other late model sanctions. The NSMS has established a reputation of having some of the best racing and some of the best racers in the western region. The modifieds made it to the Acres three times in 2018 with Jason Philpot and Kris Price winning the first two races. Race three from last season featured a memorable duel between Price and Darrin Knight with contact occurring on the last lap. Darrin Sullivan was able to sneak through the carnage for the win. In the two races thus far in 2019, Randy Houston was victorious at Madera Speedway while Knight won the most recent race at Stockton 99 Speedway.
There is an open practice Friday afternoon between 4-8 PM. Saturday grandstands open at 4PM with racing beginning at 5PM. For more information on this weekend’s races at Redwood Acres Raceway, visit the track’s website www.RacinTheAcres.com or Facebook www.facebook.com/RedwoodAcresRaceway2019/ or follow on Twitter @RacingTheAcres.
Tuesday, May 7, 2019
Dothage, Proctor Among Humboldt Outlaw Karts Opening Day Winners
Eureka, CA (May 7, 2019) – Champagne Attorney Service presented the opening event Saturday afternoon for the Humboldt Outlaw Karts. As has been the case since the karts moved to the 1/8-mile dirt bullring, the on-track action was both intense and entertaining.
The newest division for the HOK is the stock lawn mowers. An exhibition race took place to give fans an idea of what to expect as the class develops in the coming season.
The day belonged to Aaliyah Mitchell in the Champagne Attorney Service beginner box stocks. She dominated both the heat race and feature events, taking the main event win by three laps. While the rest of her competition was comprised of first-time rookie drivers, Mitchell’s victory was no less impressive. Following Mitchell in the finish of the main event were Adam Myer, Colin Wolfe and Raylan Ross.
It was a fantastic field for the Williamson Financial Services box stock class with 13 drivers participating. Grant Williamson was the winner of the first heat race while Grant Proctor won the second. Initially the box stock main event was going to feature the full field of karts but race officials decided to run a B main event would provide a safer and better overall racing environment.
The B feature saw fantastic racing between Corbin Green and Austin Bartholomew. Coming to the checkered flag, Green was able to narrowly beat Bartholomew for the win. Both drivers advanced to the feature race. The story of the main event was the battle for the race lead and the victory between Proctor and Dylan Combest. Both drivers were evenly matched in terms of green flag speed which meant the battle for position on the restarts proved to be a major influence in determining positions.
Proctor led the early stages before a mid-race caution bunched the field with Combest getting the jump and the lead. It appeared as though Combest was going to take the victory but another caution forced another restart. Proctor was able to get the best of Combest to retake the lead. The rest of the race went caution-free with Proctor holding off Combest for the win. Bartholomew placed third with Janice Walters fourth and Chayce Smith fifth.
Amanda Harpe narrowly beat out Nick Ford in the heat race for the Fortuna Wheel & Brake fart karts. The main event saw Ford take the lead early and dominate the rest of the way. At the finish it was Ford beating Landon Green and Jeffrey Smith.
In heat race action for the Miclette Family Motorsports pure stocks, it was Leonard Ward taking the win. The feature race proved to be no different as Ward dominated and crossed the finish line with a 4.5 second advantage over second place Chris Lawrence. Pete Miclette, Jordan Miclette and Michael Lawrence rounded out the top five finishers.
Young Dryver Dothage has moved from driving a box stock outlaw to a Wes Green Landscaping 250cc kart. He looked very comfortable behind the wheel, winning the heat race. The caution flew several times in the feature but the slow downs did little to deter Dothage as he was able to control the race and take the victory. Maleesa Miles and MKinzy Uselton placed second and third and both showed great improvement behind the wheel since the end of the 2018 season. Two more female talents rounded out the top five in Sonya Osborne and Lily Williamson.
The Nor Cal Automotive 500cc heat race and main event wins went to Tony Miles. Dax Williamson placed second in both races.
Racing action for the Humboldt Outlaw Karts will return on Saturday May 18. For more information visit www.HumboldtOutlawKarts.com or on Facebook www.facebook.com/HumboldtOutlawKarts.
The newest division for the HOK is the stock lawn mowers. An exhibition race took place to give fans an idea of what to expect as the class develops in the coming season.
The day belonged to Aaliyah Mitchell in the Champagne Attorney Service beginner box stocks. She dominated both the heat race and feature events, taking the main event win by three laps. While the rest of her competition was comprised of first-time rookie drivers, Mitchell’s victory was no less impressive. Following Mitchell in the finish of the main event were Adam Myer, Colin Wolfe and Raylan Ross.
It was a fantastic field for the Williamson Financial Services box stock class with 13 drivers participating. Grant Williamson was the winner of the first heat race while Grant Proctor won the second. Initially the box stock main event was going to feature the full field of karts but race officials decided to run a B main event would provide a safer and better overall racing environment.
The B feature saw fantastic racing between Corbin Green and Austin Bartholomew. Coming to the checkered flag, Green was able to narrowly beat Bartholomew for the win. Both drivers advanced to the feature race. The story of the main event was the battle for the race lead and the victory between Proctor and Dylan Combest. Both drivers were evenly matched in terms of green flag speed which meant the battle for position on the restarts proved to be a major influence in determining positions.
Proctor led the early stages before a mid-race caution bunched the field with Combest getting the jump and the lead. It appeared as though Combest was going to take the victory but another caution forced another restart. Proctor was able to get the best of Combest to retake the lead. The rest of the race went caution-free with Proctor holding off Combest for the win. Bartholomew placed third with Janice Walters fourth and Chayce Smith fifth.
Amanda Harpe narrowly beat out Nick Ford in the heat race for the Fortuna Wheel & Brake fart karts. The main event saw Ford take the lead early and dominate the rest of the way. At the finish it was Ford beating Landon Green and Jeffrey Smith.
In heat race action for the Miclette Family Motorsports pure stocks, it was Leonard Ward taking the win. The feature race proved to be no different as Ward dominated and crossed the finish line with a 4.5 second advantage over second place Chris Lawrence. Pete Miclette, Jordan Miclette and Michael Lawrence rounded out the top five finishers.
Young Dryver Dothage has moved from driving a box stock outlaw to a Wes Green Landscaping 250cc kart. He looked very comfortable behind the wheel, winning the heat race. The caution flew several times in the feature but the slow downs did little to deter Dothage as he was able to control the race and take the victory. Maleesa Miles and MKinzy Uselton placed second and third and both showed great improvement behind the wheel since the end of the 2018 season. Two more female talents rounded out the top five in Sonya Osborne and Lily Williamson.
The Nor Cal Automotive 500cc heat race and main event wins went to Tony Miles. Dax Williamson placed second in both races.
Racing action for the Humboldt Outlaw Karts will return on Saturday May 18. For more information visit www.HumboldtOutlawKarts.com or on Facebook www.facebook.com/HumboldtOutlawKarts.
Wednesday, May 1, 2019
Uselton Has High Hopes For 2019
Eureka, CA (May 1, 2019) – The 2019 season is looking bright for young MKinzy Uselton. The teenage driver will be racing in her fifth season behind the wheel of a Legends car at Redwood Acres Raceway while also competing on the dirt in her 250cc outlaw kart with the Humboldt Outlaw Karts.
Uselton’s season has already started with the first race of the year at Redwood Acres Raceway on April 27. She had a very solid run in the feature event for the division with a sixth-place effort. Uselton will also be racing this Saturday May 4 in the first race of the season for the Humboldt Outlaw Karts.
Uselton would like to thank her sponsors for their support. They are Auntie Pam Motorsports, Farmer’s Insurance, Mandi Ross Agency, Four Star Realty, John’s Used Cars & Wreckers, Redwood Mechanical, Bay Side Realty, Howard’s Body Shop, Happy Donuts, Higgins Brothers, Joe’s Auto Glass, The Bus Sisters, Miclette Family Racing and Brent Mack.
MKinzy’s 2019 Race Schedule:
May 4 – Karts
May 11 - Legends
May 18 – Karts
June 1 – Karts
June 8 – Legends
June 22 - Legends
June 23 – Karts
July 6 – Legends
July 20 - Legends
August 3 – Karts
August 10 - Legends
August 17 – Karts
September 7 – Legends
September 21 - Legends
September 28 – Karts
October 12 - Karts
Uselton’s season has already started with the first race of the year at Redwood Acres Raceway on April 27. She had a very solid run in the feature event for the division with a sixth-place effort. Uselton will also be racing this Saturday May 4 in the first race of the season for the Humboldt Outlaw Karts.
Uselton would like to thank her sponsors for their support. They are Auntie Pam Motorsports, Farmer’s Insurance, Mandi Ross Agency, Four Star Realty, John’s Used Cars & Wreckers, Redwood Mechanical, Bay Side Realty, Howard’s Body Shop, Happy Donuts, Higgins Brothers, Joe’s Auto Glass, The Bus Sisters, Miclette Family Racing and Brent Mack.
MKinzy’s 2019 Race Schedule:
May 4 – Karts
May 11 - Legends
May 18 – Karts
June 1 – Karts
June 8 – Legends
June 22 - Legends
June 23 – Karts
July 6 – Legends
July 20 - Legends
August 3 – Karts
August 10 - Legends
August 17 – Karts
September 7 – Legends
September 21 - Legends
September 28 – Karts
October 12 - Karts
Humboldt Outlaw Kart Season Starts This Weekend
Eureka CA (May 1, 2019) – The first of eight scheduled races for the Humboldt Outlaw Karts is set for this weekend Saturday May 4. Steve’s Septic Service and Wes Green Landscaping will be presenting the events throughout 2019. The familiar six divisions will take to the track as well as a brand-new division.
This weekend will feature the debut of the Stock Lawn Mower class. Lawn Mower racing has been very popular over the years and it will be the first time that these machines will be regularly racing for points and a championship.
The Champagne Attorney Services beginner box stocks are the entry division for younger and inexperienced racers. The division always presents excitement as drivers begin to learn the ropes of what it takes to get around the track.
The Williamson Financial box stocks are the next step up from the beginner box stocks. The karts are essentially the same with the box stocks having more horsepower. There are more experienced drivers behind the wheel and the faster speeds provide exciting racing.
Fortuna Wheel And Brake presents the fart karts. The division is aimed at adults and a more relaxed feel compared to the other divisions. However, that doesn’t mean that the drivers in the fart karts don’t race less hard or the excitement is any less.
The Miclette Family Motorsports pure stocks are different from the HOK’s other kart divisions. These karts are cageless which helps provide fans the opportunity to see how the drivers react through the turns and track conditions.
The Wes Green Landscaping 250s are a jump in speed from the other karts. These karts are designed as the next step in the ladder from the box stocks. The speeds are higher and more noticeable as 250 drivers learn to handle karts with more horsepower.
HOK’s final division are the NorCal Automotive 500s. These karts are the premier division for racers from all over the United States. Perhaps the most interesting think about 500 karts is the varying ages of drivers. A young teenager can race an adult and be just as if not more competitive which is a rarity in sports.
There will be a test and tune on Friday May 3 at 4:00PM. Saturday’s events will be presented by Champagne Attorney Services. Gates open at 10:00AM with racing starting at 3:00PM. For more information visit www.HumboldtOutlawKarts.com or find us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/humboldtoutlawkarts/.
This weekend will feature the debut of the Stock Lawn Mower class. Lawn Mower racing has been very popular over the years and it will be the first time that these machines will be regularly racing for points and a championship.
The Champagne Attorney Services beginner box stocks are the entry division for younger and inexperienced racers. The division always presents excitement as drivers begin to learn the ropes of what it takes to get around the track.
The Williamson Financial box stocks are the next step up from the beginner box stocks. The karts are essentially the same with the box stocks having more horsepower. There are more experienced drivers behind the wheel and the faster speeds provide exciting racing.
Fortuna Wheel And Brake presents the fart karts. The division is aimed at adults and a more relaxed feel compared to the other divisions. However, that doesn’t mean that the drivers in the fart karts don’t race less hard or the excitement is any less.
The Miclette Family Motorsports pure stocks are different from the HOK’s other kart divisions. These karts are cageless which helps provide fans the opportunity to see how the drivers react through the turns and track conditions.
The Wes Green Landscaping 250s are a jump in speed from the other karts. These karts are designed as the next step in the ladder from the box stocks. The speeds are higher and more noticeable as 250 drivers learn to handle karts with more horsepower.
HOK’s final division are the NorCal Automotive 500s. These karts are the premier division for racers from all over the United States. Perhaps the most interesting think about 500 karts is the varying ages of drivers. A young teenager can race an adult and be just as if not more competitive which is a rarity in sports.
There will be a test and tune on Friday May 3 at 4:00PM. Saturday’s events will be presented by Champagne Attorney Services. Gates open at 10:00AM with racing starting at 3:00PM. For more information visit www.HumboldtOutlawKarts.com or find us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/humboldtoutlawkarts/.
Miller Holds Off Henderson In Epic Late Model Duel
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| Bomber division main event winner, #96x Mike Sullivan leads #88 Sam Brown in the heat race |
Eureka, CA (May 1, 2019) – The 2019 season for Redwood Acres Raceway kicked off this past Saturday, April 27. Mid-City Motor World helped present the evening’s events which provided some great moments that will be remembered at the end of the season.
Unfortunately, the Anderson Logging Bandoleros were not in action for the night however the Compass Community Credit Union mini stocks were. Brett Murrell took the trophy dash victory with Nick Ford and Rick Estes took the wins in the heat races. The first ten laps of the feature saw a fantastic duel between Brett Murrell and Jarett Mayo. The two raced clean until Mayo was able to make a move under Murrell for the lead.
The next lap, the throttle stuck on Murrell’s car going into the third turn resulting in a very hard hit in the wall. Thankfully Murrell was able to walk out of his car unharmed. Mayo had his hands full with Estes the rest of the event but was able to hold the challenge off. At the finish it was Mayo winning over Estes, Gary Klinetobe, Tim Abeyta and Ford.
The Four-Star Realty bomber trophy dash went to Mike Sullivan. Sullivan followed up with a victory in the heat race. The bomber feature was now different as Sullivan maneuvered to the race lead early and never lost the position. Sullivan was able to take the win followed by Tyler Avaler, Sam Brown, Doug Way and Raquel Krupa.
Derek Copeland was victorious in the North Coast Lighting & Electric Legends division. In the heat race, it was Copeland again taking the win. Copeland was able to slice his way to the front quickly at the start of the main event as he led a majority of the laps. Chris Lawrence didn’t make Copeland’s race easy as he was on the leader’s bumper all race long. It appeared that Lawrence had the chance to maneuver under Copeland but it didn’t work out. Copeland fought off Lawrence to win. Leonard Ward placed third.
The first heat for the Mid-City Motor World late models was won by Keith Nelson. Marty Walsh won the second heat which gave him pole position in the main event. Lap one in the feature proved to be a disaster for several drivers. Coming off the second turn, several drivers slid in fluid that came from Shawn Andrews’ car. Luke Hall and Dennis DelBiaggio hit the wall and both suffered severe damage which ended their race prematurely. Mic Moulton also had major damage on the left side of his car but he was able to continue.
Several cautions slowed the first 2/3 of the main event. Walsh looked to have the car to beat but he was forced to the pits under the caution flag which essentially ended his race. The last 1/3 of the race was clean to the finish. David Henderson led David Miller as the race restarted. Miller took to the high side of Henderson and the two ran side-by-side for several laps. Miller was able to get the upper hand but wasn’t able to pull away from Henderson.
With the laps ticking off and the tires warmed, it was clear that Miller’s handling was going away while Henderson’s car was dialed in. As the finish loomed, Miller did all he could to hold off Henderson while Henderson did all he could to find a way under Miller. Henderson was driving his car in the high line going into the third turn while coming off turn four at the bottom. At several points it looked as if Henderson was going to get the run he needed to pass Miller. Unfortunately for Henderson, time ran out. At the checkered flag it was Miller taking the victory over Henderson. Dustin Walters, Chris Sarvinski and Nelson rounded out the top five.
The next race on the docket is Saturday May 11. The late models will not be in action but the highly competitive North State Modified Series will be visiting for the first time of three this season. The Upstate Bomber Series will also be in action for its debut. The event will be a non-points race for the local bombers. All other local divisions will be in action as well. For more information visit www.RacinTheAcres.com. You can also find Redwood Acres Raceway on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/RedwoodAcresRaceway2019/ or Twitter @RacingTheAcres.
Monday, April 22, 2019
New Season Begins This Saturday At Redwood Acres Raceway
Eureka, CA (April 22, 2019) – The long off-season of racing is set to be over this Saturday as the opening event at Redwood Acres Raceway. All six divisions are returning to RAR in what will likely to be a very interesting season. Mid-City Motor World will be presenting the debut event of the 2019 season.
The Anderson Logging Bandoleros are going to be returning for the division’s second season at the Acres. The division is aimed at getting youngsters a chance to learn how to race and eventually advance to the faster cars. It’s highly likely that the competition will improve from last year’s rookie season.
2019 is going to see an interesting twist for the mini stock and roadrunner divisions. Both divisions, sponsored by Compass Community Credit Union, will be competing on the track at the same time unless car count for the roadrunners necessitates a separate race. A multi-class event has never taken place in the history of Redwood Acres Raceway since the track was paved in 1988. With both classes of cars on the track at the simultaneously, it is certain that the combination events will produce races all year long.
Things will also be interesting for the Four-Star Realty bomber division this year. The brand new Up-State Bomber Series will be visiting RAR twice in 2019 on May 11 and July 20. It is likely that out-of-town racers will join the locals to prepare their cars for both events.
The North Coast Lighting And Electric Legends saw the division grow at the end of the 2018 season. If that’s any sign for 2019, the Legends could potentially be the most competitive division at Redwood Acres Raceway.
The ever-popular Mid-City Motor World late models will be in action Saturday night for the first of seven races for the year. Redwood Acres Raceway’s premiere division always delivers its own brand of excitement. It should be no different this upcoming Saturday night.
Because the original scheduled open practice was rained out, there will be one this Friday. Practice will be held from 2:00PM to 7:00PM. Pit gates will open at 1:30PM. On Saturday, grandstands open at 4:00PM with racing beginning at 5:00PM. General admission tickets are $12, $8 for seniors and military, $6 for children 6-12 with 5 and younger children have free admission.
To keep up on everything going on at Redwood Acres Raceway, visit the brand-new website www.RacinTheAcres.com. RAR can also be found on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/RedwoodAcresRaceway2019/ as well as on Twitter @racintheacres.
Monday, January 28, 2019
Season Two Of Humboldt Outlaw Karts On The Horizon For 2019
Eureka, CA (January 28, 2019) – After a successful first season for the Humboldt Outlaw Karts in 2018, the series will return once more for 2019 at the Redwood Acres Fairgrounds. New years typically see changes in most forms of motorsports and for HOKs it will be no different as there will be improvements and additions for the upcoming year.
2018 was a year for change for outlaw kart racers in the region. The first was the creation of the Humboldt Outlaw Kart organization which wanted to not only continue on maintaining outlaw kart racing in the area but wanted to better it. Halfway through the season, the series moved from its previous home, the 1/10-mile dirt oval inside of the Redwood Acres Raceway 3/8-mile paved oval. The new track stayed on the fairground’s property, taking over the former bullring with a 1/8-mile dirt track in its place. The new track not only provided a spectacular setting for the racing action but also gave the outlaw racers their own place that they could be proud of.
The six divisions that drivers and racers have come to love will be returning in 2019. That includes the Champagne Attourney Service beginner box stocks, the Williamson Financial Group box stocks, the Miclette Family Racing pure stocks, the Fortuna Wheel & Brake old fart karts, the Wes Green Landscape Materials 125-250cc karts and the NorCal Automotive 500cc/open karts. A new division will be added for the season with the addition of the stock lawn mowers. It will be the first full season of lawn mower racing at any Northern California facility and the division should quickly develop a hardy fanbase based on its popularity all over the country.
2019 will also mark the first year of a full season-long points championship battle for all divisions. Since outlaw kart racing started at Redwood Acres in 2016, each event has been a stand-alone race that did not count toward an overall championship. The addition of a championship will likely add to the on-track action and will make winning, finishing and showing up every race even more important than in previous seasons.
The schedule for the Humboldt Outlaw Karts in 2019 is still tentative. Currently a test and tune is scheduled for April 20 with the seasoning opening race taking place Saturday May 4. Other race dates include May 18, June 1, June 20, August 3, August 17 and September 28. All events will be Saturday races with the June 20 race being held on a Thursday to coincide with the opening day of the Redwood Acres Fair. The season is set to conclude on October 12. A full and official schedule for 2019 will be released in the very near future.
Other exciting news for the Humboldt Outlaw Karts will be the return of electronic scoring for every division with the X2 timing data system. Having electronic scoring was a necessity in regards to having a year-long championship but it will also allow drivers to follow timing and scoring in real time while also keeping track of lap times and finish results. The scoring system will allow for the return of qualifying in all divisions as well.
A pre-season meeting for everyone interested in the 2019 season for the Humboldt Outlaw Karts is scheduled for Thursday January 31 at 6:30 PM at Angelo’s Pizza parlor located at 215 7th Street in Eureka. It will be an opportunity for everyone to outline the upcoming year of racing while also allowing newcomers to get insight to whatever questions that they might have.
For rules and information regarding potential sponsorship opportunities, please visit www.HumboldtOutlawKarts.com or visit www.facebook.com/HumboldtOutlawKarts/
2018 was a year for change for outlaw kart racers in the region. The first was the creation of the Humboldt Outlaw Kart organization which wanted to not only continue on maintaining outlaw kart racing in the area but wanted to better it. Halfway through the season, the series moved from its previous home, the 1/10-mile dirt oval inside of the Redwood Acres Raceway 3/8-mile paved oval. The new track stayed on the fairground’s property, taking over the former bullring with a 1/8-mile dirt track in its place. The new track not only provided a spectacular setting for the racing action but also gave the outlaw racers their own place that they could be proud of.
The six divisions that drivers and racers have come to love will be returning in 2019. That includes the Champagne Attourney Service beginner box stocks, the Williamson Financial Group box stocks, the Miclette Family Racing pure stocks, the Fortuna Wheel & Brake old fart karts, the Wes Green Landscape Materials 125-250cc karts and the NorCal Automotive 500cc/open karts. A new division will be added for the season with the addition of the stock lawn mowers. It will be the first full season of lawn mower racing at any Northern California facility and the division should quickly develop a hardy fanbase based on its popularity all over the country.
2019 will also mark the first year of a full season-long points championship battle for all divisions. Since outlaw kart racing started at Redwood Acres in 2016, each event has been a stand-alone race that did not count toward an overall championship. The addition of a championship will likely add to the on-track action and will make winning, finishing and showing up every race even more important than in previous seasons.
The schedule for the Humboldt Outlaw Karts in 2019 is still tentative. Currently a test and tune is scheduled for April 20 with the seasoning opening race taking place Saturday May 4. Other race dates include May 18, June 1, June 20, August 3, August 17 and September 28. All events will be Saturday races with the June 20 race being held on a Thursday to coincide with the opening day of the Redwood Acres Fair. The season is set to conclude on October 12. A full and official schedule for 2019 will be released in the very near future.
Other exciting news for the Humboldt Outlaw Karts will be the return of electronic scoring for every division with the X2 timing data system. Having electronic scoring was a necessity in regards to having a year-long championship but it will also allow drivers to follow timing and scoring in real time while also keeping track of lap times and finish results. The scoring system will allow for the return of qualifying in all divisions as well.
A pre-season meeting for everyone interested in the 2019 season for the Humboldt Outlaw Karts is scheduled for Thursday January 31 at 6:30 PM at Angelo’s Pizza parlor located at 215 7th Street in Eureka. It will be an opportunity for everyone to outline the upcoming year of racing while also allowing newcomers to get insight to whatever questions that they might have.
For rules and information regarding potential sponsorship opportunities, please visit www.HumboldtOutlawKarts.com or visit www.facebook.com/HumboldtOutlawKarts/
Monday, January 14, 2019
Tentative Schedule Released And Other News Released From Fairgrounds Meeting
Eureka, CA (January 14, 2019) – Northern California race fans can breathe a little easier tonight as there is a tentative schedule has been released for the 2019 season. In addition, news of the new promoter(s) was detailed as well as a new director of competition.
Nine potential race dates are on the docket for 2019. The year is set to start off on April 27 and end on September 21. Tentative dates from the North State Modified Series have been made as well with the series potentially visiting RAR three times this season. None of the dates are on back-to-back weekends. It has also been determined that the Redwood Acres fair board will serve as the track’s promoter at least through 2019.
Also of note are the race dates for each division at the Acres. Dates for each division will be determined in the near future. It is possible that divisions will not race the full schedule but decisions regarding that will be forthcoming in rules meetings for each division. A “competition committee” will be created for each division. Drivers in each class will vote to have two to three drivers represent the class. Those drivers will then talk to officials for any issues or problems that may arise during the season. Former RAR driver Jaison Chand has been named as the director of competition, the highest ranking official.
As mentioned, the final schedule and rules for each division will be determined in upcoming meetings at the fairgrounds.
TENTATIVE 2019 SCHEDULE FOR REDWOOD ACRES RACEWAY
April 13 – Practice
April 27
May 11 – North State Modified Series
June 8
June 22 – Fair Races
July 6 – Fireworks
July 20 – North State Modified Series
August 10
September 6 – Practice
September 7 – North State Modified Series
September 21
Tuesday, January 1, 2019
Redwood Acres Raceway Looking For A New Promoter
Eureka, CA (January 9, 2019) – After five seasons of racing at Redwood Acres Raceway, the Redwood Acres Fair board chose to part ways with promoter Blair Aiken. Aiken took over promotional duties at Eureka’s 3/8-mile paved oval. Prior to Aiken taking over the role as track promoter in 2014, Redwood Acres Raceway was led by Rich and Linda Olson. The Olson’s promoted the speedway from 1988, when the track was converted from dirt to asphalt to 2013.
Under Aiken, Redwood Acres Raceway saw the bomber division replace the real stock division the late models replace the sportsman division. In that time, the Legends division was added to the schedule as well as the Bandolero cars in 2017.
It is not known currently who will fill the role of the track’s promoter. A schedule for the 2019 season has not been made although there are scheduled dates for the popular North State Modified Series on May 18, July 20 and September 7.
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