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.

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.

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.

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.