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Jared Hawkins wins the Earl Hill Championship
at Tyler County for UFo Race Championship! Middlebourne, WV (July 3) Jared Hawkins from Fairmont, WV was the winner of the 51-lap Earl Hill Championship at Tyler County Speedway on Saturday night for the UFo Race Championship. The 22 entries were divided into three qualifying heats of 12 laps in distance. Jacob Hawkins won the first heat from the pole position. The second heat went to Steve Weigle, from fourth starting position. Robbie Scott won the third heat after charging from the last starting spot, and with all cars starting the main the field was set. In the redraw for the top 12 starting positions, first heat winner Jacob Hawkins drew for all drivers. After pulling a 5 for himself, the coveted first row starting spots fell well through the drawing order. The tenth driver in line, Paul Wilmoth, got the 2, with the next in line, D.J. Cline, getting the pole position. With Wilmoth and Cline leading the 51-lap Earl Hill Championship to the green flag, Wilmoth blasted into the early lead on the freshly manicured surface with drivers racing from top to bottom and everywhere in between. Jacob Hawkins was on the move early from his fifth starting spot, taking second on the third lap. Hawkins quickly closed on Wilmoth, sticking a nose inside with seven laps in. Hawkins moved to the high side in race traffic working lap 8, and made the pass in turn four to take the lead on lap 9. By this time, Jacob's older brother Jared Hawkins had advanced from eighth starting spot to take third, and he started to close on the leaders in the extended period of green flag racing. Butch McGill and Keith Barbara were left to battle for fourth. On lap 16, Jared Hawkins passed Wilmoth for second and the Hawkins brothers were leading the field. The first caution period of the event appeared with 19 laps complete for a Richard Frazier spin. With lane choice for the double file restart, Jacob chose inside putting Jared to his outside. Jared used this to his advantage by making the outside pass to take the lead on lap 20, before the caution waved again for a Steve Weigle spin. Since the outside worked for him on the last restart, Jared chose the outside for this restart and once again regained control of the event. 12th starting Robbie Scott had worked his way to third at this point, over Wilmoth and Barbara. The third caution period of the event came with 24 laps complete for a John Mollick spin. Jared again chose outside on this restart, and again resumed in the lead when the green waved. At halfway, it was Jared and Jacob Hawkins leading Scott, Barbara, and McGill. Jacob and Scott locked in a battle for second, with Scott making the pass with 31 laps complete. The long segment of green flag racing continued with Scott trying to gain ground on Jared Hawkins, as the leaders worked race traffic. Barbara took third from a fading Jacob on lap 43, and Wilmoth passed him for fourth on lap 45. Just when it appeared that the race would race to its conclusion under the green, McGill spun in turn four to bring out the fourth and final caution period of the race with 47 laps complete. Jared Hawkins and Robbie Scott would line up side-by-side on the restart to settle who would win the race for the $5,000 to prize. Jared Hawkins' lane choice for this final restart was crucial, and based on his previous success, he again chose the outside. He made the right choice, as he pulled ahead of Robbie Scott and won the race to the line for the winner's share. Scott was a couple car lengths behind in settling for second, a good run from 12th. Keith Barbara had a solid run, as he made a late charge to finish third. Paul Wilmoth was fourth after leading in the early laps. Tied with John Mollick for the UFo point lead entering the race, Chad McClellan marched forward from 18th starting spot to finish fifth, taking the Series point lead. In advancing 13 positions, he earned the Pass-Maximum award, presented by Bernheisel Race Components and Lazer Chassis. Jacob Hawkins came home sixth, with D.J. Cline, Chuck Harper, Greg Baumberger, and John Mollick filling the top ten. As mentioned, John Mollick and Chad McClellan came into the race tied for the UFo point lead. The heat races were eventful for both drivers. Mollick was leading Heat 2 before spinning from the lead on lap 5, then later clipped the outside wall doing major cosmetic damage to the rear of his car. His crew worked hard to get him out for the feature, and if fact one could not notice any damage. McClellan's night was also an adventure. In the two weeks leading up to the event, he had sent his engine back to its builder to get it refreshed for the remaining events on the schedule. However, the engine didn't get back in time for this event, forcing him to borrow an engine. In a case of "beggars can't be choosers," the Ford campaigner's borrowed engine was a Chevy. In the heat, the air cleaner stud broke off, forcing him to shut it down quickly. His crew also worked hard to effect repairs to the car for the feature. Both drivers worked hard in the feature, with McClellan's run earning him the point lead, by five points over Mollick. Keith Barbara remains third, 22.5 points behind Mollick. Tommy Beck is fourth, with Danny Mitchell fifth. Jim Kutas is sixth, with Paul Wilmoth and Robbie Scott tied for seventh. Jared Hawkins is ninth, with Chuck Harper and Doug Horton tied for tenth. The next event for the UFO Race Championship will be on Sunday, July 11. The Series will make their first-ever visit to Dog Hollow Speedway in Strongstown, PA for the running of Revolution 2010. The main event will run a distance of 44 laps, with $5,000 going to the winner. The UFo Race Championship is an event marketing alliance among supertracks in the Pennova region (Western PA-Northern WV-Northeastern OH). Participating speedways present their own championship Super Late Model events under the UFo banner throughout the season using common tech and procedure rules with a year-end, group funded, point bonus for the top finishing drivers on the tour. Eligible tracks are within the 3 hour travel distance of the central point of Washington, PA. The UFo Race Championship Tour is proudly sponsored by Lias Tire/American Racer of Indiana, PA, Hoosier Tire Mid-Atlantic with distributors in Saxonburg, PA, Roaring Springs PA and Finksburg, MD and Townsend Gas and Oil of Homer City, PA. 100% of their points fund sponsorship will be given to the top point standing drivers in prize money and awards. More information on these sponsors may be found at http://www.hoosiermidatlantic.com, http://www.americanraceronline.com, and http://www.townsendgasoil.com. 2010 Contingency awards are provided by Bernheisel Race Components and Lazer Chassis. Information on their products may be found at http://www.bernheiselracecars.com. Complete information on the UFo Race Championship may be found at http://www.uforacechampionship.com. Dog Hollow Speedway is located east of Indiana, PA off US 422 on PA 403 at Strongstown. The track phone is 814-948-6812 and promoter phone is 814-948-4252. The track website is http://www.dog-hollow.net. Mercer Raceway Park is located just north of Mercer, PA off US 19 on Fairground Road. The track website is http://www.mercerracewaypark.com, race day phone 724-662-1310 and office phone 724-964-9300. Pittsburgh's PA Motor Speedway is located just west of Pittsburgh off US 22/30 at Imperial, PA off the Noblestown exit. The track website is http://www.ppms.com, office phone 412-279-7223 and race day phone 724-695-3363 or 724-695-0393. Roaring Knob Motorsports Complex is located east of Farmington, PA off US 40. Website information may be obtained at http://www.roaringknob.com, with office phone for Oval Track Promotions of 410-857-3821 and race day phone 724-329-0306. Thunder Valley Raceway is located off PA 160 and US 30 at Central City, PA on Shade Church Road. The track website is http://www..thundervalleyraceway.com, race day phone 814-754-8090 and office phone 301-733-3688. Tyler County Speedway is located south of Middlebourne, WV on SR 18 at the Tyler County Fairgrounds. Tyler County Speedway is located south of Middlebourne, WV on SR 18 at the Tyler County Fairgrounds. The track website is http://www.tylercountyspeedwayonline.com. with race day phone 304-758-2660 and phones for Circle Track Management Group of 304-483-2536, 304-758-4426, 304-758-5186 and 304-904-0021. West Virginia Motor Speedway is located off exit 170 of I-77 at Mineral Wells, WV. The track website is http://www.wvspeedway.com. BDS Racing Promotions/Mountain State Motorsports may be contacted at 304-639-5718, 304-771-5661 or 304-771-3488 with speedway office phone of 304-758-2934. 2010 UFo Race Championship Schedule Subject to additions and modifications RACEceviers required at PPMS, Roaring Knob,Lernerville, WVMS, Tyler Co and Dog Hollow. Transponders Required at Lernerville and PPMS. Rentals available at the tracks. Saturday, March 27 / Mercer Raceway Park / Chiller Thriller / 41 laps / $2,500 won by Mike Knight Saturday, April 17 / Tyler County Speedway / Topless 51 / 51 laps / $5,000 won by Paul Wilmoth, Jr Saturday, May 15 / Pittsburgh's PA Motor Speedway / F-2 Shockwave / 2-22 laps / $3,000 total won by Mark Banal and John Mollick Saturday, June 12 / Roaring Knob Motorsports Complex / Laurel Highlander / 38 laps / $2,500 won by Mel Minnick. Saturday, June 19 / Thunder Valley Raceway / Shawn McGarvey Showdown / 38P laps / $2,508P canceled in progress by rain, rescheduled for August 22 Saturday, July 3 / Tyler County Speedway / Earl Hill Championship / 51 laps / $5,000 won by Jared Hawkins Sunday, July 11 / Dog Hollow Speedway / Revolution 2010 / 44 laps/ $5,000 Saturday, July 17 / Roaring Knob Motorsports Complex / Supernational Road / 40 laps / $3,000 Saturday, July 24 / Pittsburgh's PA Motor Speedway / PENNational / 2-22 laps / $3,000 total Sunday, August 1 / West Virginia Motor Speedway / Crown Jewel Qualifiers / 2-22 laps / $5,000 total Sunday, August 22 / Thunder Valley Raceway / Shawn McGarvey Showdown / 38P laps / $3,008P Saturday, August 28 / Pittsburgh's PA Motor Speedway / Red Miley Rumble / 41 laps / $3,053 total Friday, September 3 / Tyler County Speedway / The Black Diamond-WV State Championship / 51 laps / $10,000 Saturday, September 4 / off for The Black Diamond 125 at Tyler County Speedway - $50,000 total Sunday, September 5 / off for the Hillbilly 100 at West Virginia Motor Speedway - $42,000 Saturday September 11 / Roaring Knob Motorsports Complex/ King of the Knob / 51 laps / $5,000 Thursday, Friday, Saturday September 16-17-18 / Pittsburgh's PA Motor Speedway / The Pittsburgher Thursday, Friday, Saturday October 7-8-9 / The Ultimate / Roaring Knob / TBA laps / $7,000 UFo Race Championship race results for Saturday, July 3, 2010, Tyler County Speedway, Middlebourne, WV Car Count - 22. Lap leaders: 1-8 - Paul Wilmoth 9-19 - Jacob Hawkins 20-51 - Jared Hawkins Finish, Start, Car, Driver, Hometown 1, 8, 37, Jared Hawkins, Fairmont, WV 2, 12, 18, Robbie Scott, Shinnston, WV 3, 4, 17, Keith Barbara, South Park, PA 4, 2, B1, Paul Wilmoth, Clarksburg, WV 5, 18, 119, Chad McClellan, Stoystown, PA 6, 5, 20H, Jacob Hawkins, Fairmont, WV 7, 1, 4, D.J. Cline, St. Clairsville, OH 8, 13, 00H, Chuck Harper, Beverly, WV 9, 14, 32, Greg Baumberger, Jacobsburg, OH 10, 20, 4J, John Mollick, Toronto, OH 11, 6, 18C, Rick Conley, Jr., Wellsburg, WV 12, 9, 75, Steve Weigle, Middlebourne, WV 13, 7, 25, Mike Benedum, Salem, WV 14, 3, 1MC, Butch McGill, West Union, WV 15, 11, 91, Tommy Beck, Murrysville, PA 16, 19, 18D, Danny Mitchell, Clarksburg, WV 17, 16, 0, Richard Frazier, Mt. Clare, WV 18, 15, 54, Billy Brown, Clarksburg, WV 19, 10, 13, Steve Wilmoth, Clarksburg, WV 20, 17, 5, Bobby Hill, Greenwood, WV Did not start, 3, Scott Irvin, Jacksonburg, WV Did not start, 60, Dwight Henry, Marietta, OH Heat 1 - 1, 20H, Jacob Hawkins. 2, 17, Keith Barbara. 3, 1MC, Butch McGill. 4, B1, Paul Wilmoth. 5, 00H, Chuck Harper. 6, 0, Richard Frazier. 7, 18D, Danny Mitchell. 8, 3, Scott Irvin. Heat 2 - 1, 75, Steve Weigle. 2, 13, Steve Wilmoth. 3, 25, Mike Benedum. 4, 4, D.J. Cline. 5, 32, Greg Baumberger. 6, 5, Bobby Hill. 7, 4J, John Mollick. Heat 3 - 1, 18, Robbie Scott. 2, 37, Jared Hawkins. 3, 91, Tommy Beck. 4, 18C, Rick Conley, Jr. 5, 54, Billy Brown. 6, 119, Chad McClellan. Did not start, 60, Dwight Henry. Updated UFo Race Championship point standings: 1, 504.5, 119, Chad McClellan, Stoystown, PA 2, 499.5, 4J, John Mollick, Toronto, OH 3, 476, 17, Keith Barbara, South Park, PA 4, 407.5, 91, Tommy Beck, Murrysville, PA 5, 388, 18D, Danny Mitchell, Clarksburg, WV 6, 243, S1, Jim Kutas, Elizabeth, PA 7 tie, 192, B1, Paul Wilmoth, Clarksburg, WV; 18, Robbie Scott, Shinnston, WV 9, 190, 37, Jared Hawkins, Fairmont, WV 10 tie, 184, 00H, Chuck Harper, Beverly, WV; 46, Doug Horton, Bruceton Mills, WV 12, 174, H1, Jared Miley, South Park, PA 13, 172, 14, Gary Dalton, Morgantown, WV 14, 171, 75, Steve Weigle, Middlebourne, WV 15, 168.5, 21, Tony Musolino, Scott Twp., PA 16, 168, 32, Greg Baumberger, Jacobsburg, OH 17, 165, 56, Denton Boyer, Punxsutawney, PA 18, 164, 03, Doug Eck, Corry, PA 19 tie, 160, 0, Richard Frazier, Mt. Clare, WV; 22, Greg Oakes, Franklinville, NY 21, 159, 48, John Flinner, Zelienople, PA 22, 158, J4, John Garvin, Sarver, PA 23, 156.5, 16*, Dereck Frank, Jamestown, NY 24, 156, no7, Jason DuPont, Cyclone, PA 25, 154, 17L, Dennis Lunger, Albion, PA |
