7/6/2024
Arlington Raceway
NAPA Night
Arlington Raceway staff worked diligently to dodge the incoming rain that was just west of the track to ensure that the entire program got done and the NAPA Fireworks and accomplished it in record time as the rains came just as the last colors hit the sky, they were accompanied by the rain. Drivers did an excellent job in all divisions as there was some great racing action throughout the night.
The B&B Racing Chassis IMCA Stock car feature saw 24 cars start the feature and it was a dandy as Dakota Robinson and Brent Uecker raced side by side throughout with each one leading at the line and then trading positions. As the white flag was going to be displayed, a yellow came out for the stalled car of Shaun Bruns who was next to the front wall. When the cars relined up it was Uecker and Robinson battling again but Robinson pushed going into turn #1 and got too high and by the time turn #2 came he had lost several positions. Uecker was then the leader but Curt Lund was reeling in on him on the backstretch and took the high side coming out of turns 3 and 4. Lund was able to nose past Uecker right at the finish line to win the feature for an exciting finish. Matt Looft took 3rd and Luke Trebelhorn took 4th.
Blake Luinenburg made the trek to the track and made it worth his while as he was able to capture the Jack Pines Resort IMCA Hobby win after starting in 12th place. There was a couple of yellow flags in the race, the first when Travis Koester spun going into turn #2 and cars behind him had no where to go but into him. There was a multi car crash as cars were entering turn #1 when the two cars got together and their drive shafts broke. After the yellow flags, Cory Probst tried to battle with Luinenburg but had to settle for 2nd and Jordan Robinson took 3rd.
The Coors Light IMCA Sport Compact feature was exciting as well when newcomer Oliver Monson who started 10th was able to move forward quickly and win the race. Jason Bolte took 2nd and Dale Gatton took 3rd.
The eXmark Outlaw Hobby feature saw a familiar face in victory lane but it’s been a while. Rod Manthey had his car dialed in as he was able to move up 3 spots to gain the lead and he stayed there to win the race. Mark Oestreich was his closest contender but he settled for 2nd ahead of Jonathan Schroeder who had started 8th in the race but didn’t have enough time to gain any more spots.
Matt Johnson was in victory lane in the Rice Companies IMCA RaceSaver Sprint feature. Hunter Hanson led for the first 12 laps but after a restart Johnson got around Hanson and and led the remaining laps to win. Hanson settled for 2nd and Brandon Allen took 3rd.
Chris Neisen had a great run in the Arlington State Bank IMCA Sport Modified race as he led part of the race but hardcharging Matt Looft who had started 10th was picking off cars one by one to battle with Neisen. He took the run at him and got by him with a few laps left to win the race. Neisen held on for 2nd with Cole Hesse taking 3rd.
Trent Loverude was fast in the Ottomotive Tire & Repair IMCA Modified feature as he led the distance to pick up the win. Clint Hatlestad moved up 4 spots throughout the race but Loverude had about a ½ lap distance on him so Hatlestad settled for 2nd ahead of Dan Menk.
Submitted By: Susan Allen