Awesome Night of Racing at MCS

Written By: Matt "Night" Rider
Photos By: Fred Patton (www.fredericsphoto.com)

PERU, IN.- Yes, I missed last night's Nascar race at Richmond, but I covered some awesome micro sprint racing at the Miami County Speedway on Saturday night. For the second time this year, the Rumble Series roared into Miami County Speedway. Ninety-six cars braved the rain, to come race last night.

In the Junior Class A-Main, Kokomo, IN. racer Kayaleb Bolton (Pictured Left) led from green flag to checkers, for another impressive Junior A-Main win. Following his victory, Bolton said, "It was awesome to win again. The track was good. I would like to thank Ryan Kline, my Uncle Jimmy, Ma and Pa Bolton, Parigen Engines, and Mouser Automotive." Another Kokomo, IN. racer Kameron Butcher finished second. Jered Van Ness took the checkers in third.

Peru, IN. native Brandon Rose (Pictured Right #67) won Saturday's Nonwing A-Main. "It feels like a big weight off my shoulders," Rose said. "The track was good all night. I want to thank Rick Haley and Kevin Rose for their support." Joe Leek came home second, while North Manchester, IN. racer finished third.

Sharpsville racer Shelby Larson (Pictured Left #74) held off a hard-charging Zach Shepler to win her second consecutive Restrictor A-Main feature. "It feels great. It feels better than my first win. I would like to thank my sponsors: White's Meat Market, Advanced Auto Parts, JML Electric, Golden Corral, and Steel Dynamics Inc. for all their support," Larson said. Peru, IN. native Braiden Black rounded out the top three finishers in Saturday's Restrictor feature.

Francesville, IN. racer Jeremy Glasford (Pictured Right) won the twenty lap Senior A-Main on Saturday night. After the big win, Glasford said, "I'm just excited to come out and race on September 11th. I want people to remember the soldiers overseas, and the families that lost loved ones in the September 11th attacks. I also want to thank my sponsors: Fratco and Cash-N-Go of Rochester, IN." Delphi, IN. native Rob Johnson took the checkers right behind Glasford in second, while Gary Miller finished third.

The fifth and final Wing feature was won by Sharpsville, IN. native Bob Bourff (Pictured Left). "I had to work for that one. It was a tough win tonight. I would like to thank AJ Atherton for his great Afro by Benic shocks," Bourff said. Remington, IN. racer Sara Elrod took second place honors, while third went to Kokomo, IN. native Logan Jarrett.

Next weekend will be a special one for Miami County Speedway. On Saturday (September 18th), MCS will be hosting it's Fan Appreciation Night. Everyone will get in free of charge for grandstand seating. Bring your pop can tabs to donate to the Ronald McDonald House. The sponsor, Brandt's Harley Davidson of Wabash, IN. will have a poker run, with donations going to the Ronald McDonald House. It will be a lot of fun micro sprint racing action next Saturday, September 18th at Miami County Speedway.