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LUCAS OIL I-10 SPEEDWAY

Source: I-10 Speedway Public Relations
Date: 04/07/2004

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BLYTHE, California -- If you were looking for a thrill at the Country Mardi Gras Colorado River Fair, you could have joined the bungy jumpers or watched three divisions of stock cars battle it out on the asphalt track at the Lucas Oil I-10 Speedway. A capacity crowd cheered on their favorite drivers in a very competitive night of racing sponsored by the Larry Green Auto Group in Blythe, CA.

Lucas Oil LATE MODELS

Bobby Keirns (86) held off his rivals to grab first place in the Lucas Oil LATE MODEL Trophy Dash. Local driver Mark Schriner (82) spun out as he approached the finish line in the dash and crashed into the wall, disabling his car for the rest of the evening. Ryan Becker (19) drove his truck for an easy win in the 35-lap main event. This was Becker�s second win in the 2003-2004 Winter Blast season. Becker was followed by Brian Schilling (81), Richard Hooper (16), and Paul Crutcher (0). Season points leader Richard Kerr (56) suffered mechanical problems and had to pull in to the pits on lap 15, which allowed Becker to move into first place in season points.

Budweiser MODIFIEDS

Mike Schuringa (74) stayed in front of Steve Almquist (50) to finish first in the Budweiser MODIFIED Trophy Dash. Several modified cars that normally drive on the dirt track in El Centro showed up at the Lucas Oil I-10 Speedway since they were rained out in El Centro. These guys were determined to race somewhere and drove all the way to Blythe to get into some asphalt action. The addition of five modified dirt track cars added to the drama in the 35-lap Main Event. At the green flag, Chris Weiss (94) pulled out in front and led for the entire race. However, it was no cake walk for Weiss since Larry Gerchman (25) followed a few nanoseconds behind the leader for most of the race, waiting for Weiss to make even the slightest error. To his credit, Weiss hung in there to cross the finish line for a win. Both drivers were congratulated in the winner�s circle for demonstrating superb racing skills and sportsmanship. Weiss and Larry Gerchman were followed by Randy Forbis (46), David Gerchman (23), and Chris Golding (75). Larry Gerchman held onto his first place position in season points.

Sunoco Fuel PURE STOCKS

Brian Faulkner (2) used his heavy foot to win Trophy Dash A in the Sunoco Fuel PURE STOCKS. Terry Elmore (22) drove his car to a win in Trophy Dash B. The Sunoco Fuel PURE STOCK 35-lap Main Event had several lead changes and mishaps. Through it all, Michelle Rouse (90) drove an outstanding race to take first place in a battle of nerves. It was her first win at the Lucas Oil I-10 Speedway. She was followed by Don Olmsted (79), Skeeter Phipps (15), Brian Faulkner (2), and Terry Elmore (22). Local driver Don Olmsted moved into first place in season points, 6 points ahead of Jimmy Rouse (09). John Kelley held onto his third place position in season points. The pure stock points battle will get very interesting with just two races remaining in the 2003-2004 season and the top two drivers separated by only 6 points.

With two races remaining in the 2003-2004 Winter Blast, fans will not want to miss out on the conclusion of an exciting season of stock car racing.

Lucas Oil Late Models

Trophy Dash: Bobby Keirns (86), Richard Kerr (56), Ryan Becker (19), and Mark Schriner (82). Main Event: Ryan Becker (19), Brandon Schilling (81), Richard Hooper (16), Paul Crutcher (0), Bobby Keirns (86), Brandon James (07), and Richard Kerr (56).

Budweiser Modifieds

Trophy Dash: Mike Schuringa (74), Steve Almquist (50), Larry Gerchman (25), and Chris Weiss (94). Main Event: Chris Weiss (94), Larry Gerchman (25), Randy Forbis (46), David Gerchman (23), Chris Golding (75), Randy Ussery (83), David Gerchman Jr (22), Steve McCullough (15), Joe Hager (24), Dwayne Rogers (89), Mike Schuringa (74), Chris Gerchman (26), Charles Armstrong (12), Vance Allen (6), and Steve Almquist. (50).

Sunoco Fuel Pure Stocks

Trophy Dash A: Brian Faulkner (2), John Kelley (11), Don Olmsted (79), and Jimmy Rouse (09). Trophy Dash B: Jerry Elmore (22), Skeeter Phipps (15), Shane Wilson (25x), and Chris Gallegos (6). Trophy Dash A: Brian Faulkner (2), John Kelley (11), Don Olmsted (79), and Jimmy Rouse (09). Main Event: Michelle Rouse (90), Don Olmsted (79), Skeeter Phipps (15), Brian Faulkner (2), Terry Elmore (22), Dusty Hope (33), John Kelley (11), Wayne Gillow Jr (61), Jimmy Rouse (09), Richard Selph (88), Shane Wilson (25x), Ryan Kerr (56), Ronnie George (55), Jason Butler (71), and Wayne Gillow (99). ####