Action-Packed Start for Monster Energy AMA Supercross

Stewart and Villopoto set the pace early on

Written By: Matt "Night" Rider
Race Results credited to: Anaheim (http://results.amasupercross.com/data/2011/01/sxboxscore.pdf) Phoenix (http://results.amasupercross.com/data/2011/02/sxboxscore.pdf) Los Angeles (http://results.amasupercross.com/data/2011/03/sxboxscore.pdf) Oakland (http://results.amasupercross.com/data/2011/04/sxboxscore.pdf)
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2011 Schedule credited to: http://www.amasupercross.com/events.aspx
Pictures credited to: Ryan Villopoto (http://www.ultimatemotorcycling.com/2010_Ryan_Villopoto_Supercross_Crash_Destroys_Title_Hopes?page=1) (http://video.lpmotocross.com/anaheim-1-the-450s)  James Stewart (http://www.mxlarge.com/news/2963-james-stewart-give-the-kid-a-break) (http://www.ultimatemotorcycling.com/authors?page=6)

Anaheim I (Angel Stadium) (January 8th)- The Monster Energy AMA Supercross Series kicked off it's action-packed seventeen race Championship season at Angel Stadium in Anaheim, CA. on January 8th.

Monster Energy Kawasaki rider Ryan Villopoto (Pictured Left) returned from a broken leg in 2010 to win the first round of the AMA Supercross season. Villopoto was followed by last year's rookie Champion Ryan Dungey in second and James Stewart in third. Stewart also came back from an injury in 2010. Honda newcomer Trey Canard finished fourth, while Chad Reed brought home a top five finish in the first race for his new race team Two Two Motorsports.

Sixth belonged to Kevin WIndham. Ivan Tedesco tuned in another solid run, finishing seventh in his first race with his new team Hart and Huntington. Supercross newcomer Brett Metcalfe finished eighth, while Joshua Grant came back from injury to finish nineth. Andrew Short rounded out the top ten finishers in tenth.

Phoenix (Chase Field) (January 15th)- The second race in the AMA Supercross season was in Phoenix's Chase Stadium.

After a strong third place showing in Anaheim, Yahama San Manuel rider James Stewart (Pictured Right) returned to victory  lane, winning his 38th career AMA Supercross feature. With the win, Stewart pulled into 3rd all time for AMA Supercross wins, tied with his rival Chad Reed. Second place belonged to Monster Energy Kawasaki rider Ryan Villopoto. Honda newcomer Trey Canard raced his way to third, while Chad Reed finished the night in fourth. Ryan Dungey grabbed fifth for Makita Tools Suzuki.

Justin Brayton turned in another solid sixth place run for Yamaha, while Andrew Short ended the night in seventh. Dungey's Makita Tools Suzuki teammate Brett Metcalfe raced his way to eighth, while nineth went to Kyle Chisholm. Kyle Regal rounded out the top ten feature finishers in Phoenix.

Los Angeles (Dodger Stadium) (January 22nd)- The third race was a first for the AMA Supercross Series. Dodger Stadium had never hosted the AMA Supercross Series until January 22nd, so each rider was eager to see if they could be the first winner in the legendary baseball venue.

Monster Energy Kawasaki's Ryan Villopoto started out the 20 lap finale in 9th, but stayed patient, working his way to the big win. Villopoto (#2 Pictured Left) was followed by James Stewart in second, and Ryan Dungey in third. Trey Canard finished fourth, while Justin Brayton took a strong fifth place showing.

Kevin Windham raced his way to sixth, while seventh belonged to Chad Reed. Brett Metcalfe ended his run with another solid top ten finish in eighth. Andrew Short and Kyle Chisholm rounded out the top ten in the first AMA Supercross feature at Dodger Stadium.


Oakland (Oakland Coliseum) (January 29th)- Yamaha San Manuel rider James Stewart (#7 Pictured Right) held off a hard-charging Chad Reed to pick up the twenty lap feature win. James and Villopoto are now even at two feature wins apiece early on in the seventeen race Championship season. Reed was followed by Ryan Dungey in third. Fourth went to two-time winner Ryan Villopoto. Brett Metcalfe continues to keep up with the front runners, finishing the night in fifth.

Trey Canard raced his way to sixth, while seventh belonged to Kevin Windham. David Millsaps took the checkers in eighth, while Andrew Short ended his run in nineth. Ivan Tedesco gave Hart and Huntington another top ten finish, ending the night in tenth.

After four races in the books, Yamaha San Manuel rider James Stewart holds a two point advantage over Monster Energy Kawasaki's Ryan Villopoto (90 points) and a fourteen point lead over third place Ryan Dungey (78 points), heading into the fifth race (Anahem II-Angel Stadium) on February 5th.

With four races down in the season, the AMA Supercross Series sets it's sights on Anaheim once more for the fifth race of the season on February 5th. After Anaheim, the Series will head to Houston, TX to race in Reliant Stadium on February 12th. February 19th marks a return trip to California, as the AMA Supercross Series races in Qualcomm Stadium in San Diego, CA. After racing in San Diego, the Series shifts to Georgia Dome in Atlanta, GA. on February 26th.  The always exciting Daytona International Speedway will follow the race in Atlanta, GA. Get your tickets now for all the Monster Energy AMA Supercross Series action this season. You can go to their website (http://www.amasupercross.com/) to check out their schedule and for ticket information!

Swindell Family Go 1-2 in Saturday's A-Main Chili Bowl

Written By: Matt "Night" Rider
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Results credited to: Tuesday night (http://www.chilibowl.com/2011resultstue.asp?uUrl=1/15/201174243.55), Wednesday night (http://www.chilibowl.com/2011resultswed.asp?uUrl=1/15/201174273.34), Thursday night (http://www.chilibowl.com/2011resultsthu.asp?uUrl=1/15/201174772.84), Friday night (http://www.chilibowl.com/2011resultsfri.asp?uUrl=1/15/201174797.2), Saturday night (http://www.chilibowl.com/2011resultssat.asp) 

TULSA, OK.- Germantown, TN. racer Kevin Swindell (Center) raced his way to a second consecutive Chili Bowl Nationals win in Saturday night's 50 lap A-Main. Swindell's father, World of Outlaw legend Sammy Swindell ended another incredible week at the Chili Bowl with a strong second place finish. Third belonged to Auckland, New Zealand native Michael Pickens. Broken Arrow, OK. racer Jonathan Beason came away with a hard fought fourth place finish, while Noblesville, IN. native "The Bullet" Bryan Clauson came home fifth.

Avon, IN. racer Brad Kuhn raced his way to sixth, while seventh place belonged to Brownsburg, IN. racer Bobby East. Alpine, CA. native and NASCAR up-and-comer Cole Whitt took the checkers in eighth, while Jon Stanbrough ended his night in nineth. Owasso, OK. racer Daryn Pittman took the final spot in Saturday's top ten.

Tucson, AZ. native Jerry Coons Jr. raced his way to 11th, while 12th belonged to Wednesday night's Qualifying race winner Donnie Ray Crawford. Sunset Hills, MO. racer Brad Loyet ended his night in 13th, while 14th went to "The Demon" Damion Gardner. Belleville, IL. native Nick Knepper took the checkers in 15th.

Past Chili Bowl winner "The Cruiser" Cory Kruseman finished Saturday's A-Main in 16th. Fremont, CA. racer Shane Golobic finished right behind "The Cruiser" in 17th, while 18th belonged to Lincoln, IN. native Dave Darland. Darland was followed in 19th by Olive Branch, MS. racer Ricky Stenhouse Jr. Long Beach, CA. native Jason Leffler took the checkers in 20th.

Friday night's Qualifying race winner Shane "The Throttle" Cottle came home 21st, while World of Outlaw legend "The Wild Child" Jac Haudenschild ended his run in 22nd. Royersfield, PA. native Steve Buckwalter found himself in 23rd, while San Jose, CA. racer "T-Mez" Thomas Meseraull rounded out Saturday's A-Main field, finishing 24th respectively. 

 Germantown, TN. native and World of Outlaw Legend "Slammin'" Sammy Swindell (Pictured Left) kicked off the action-packed week of racing, by winning his second Vacuworx International Race of Champions. Lincoln, IN. racer Dave Darland came away with a hard fought second place finish, while third belonged to Long Beach, CA. native Jason Leffler. Phoenix, AZ. racer JJ Yeley stayed up with the front runners for a fourth place finish, while fifth went to Noblesville, IN. native "The Bullet" Bryan Clauson. 2010 Hoosier Hundred winner Tracy Hines raced his way to sixth, while Sunset Hills, MO. racer Brad Loyet took seventh. Watertown, NY. racer Tim McCreadie came home eighth, while Ventura, CA. racer "The Cruiser" Cory Kruseman took the checkers in nineth. The final spot in the top ten belonged to Alpine, CA. native and rising NASCAR Superstar Cole Whitt.
 

Clauson (Pictured Right) followed up his fourth place finish, with a big win in the Tuesday night's 25 Lap A-Main Qualifying Race. Clauson was followed by Auckland, New Zealand racer Michael Pickens in second place, while third belonged to Avon, IN. native Jon Stanbrough.

 On Wednesday night, Donnie Ray Crawford (Pictured Left) made history by becoming the first racer to win an A-Main Qualifying race from the state of Oklahoma. The Broken Arrow, OK. native was followed by Concord, CA. racer "The Demon" Damion Gardner in second, and San Jose, CA. native "T-Mez" Thomas Meseraull in third.

On Thursday night, Swindell added to his remarkable career at the Chili Bowl Nationals, by winning Thursday night's 25 lap A-Main. This win would give him the pole position in Saturday night's 50 lap A-Main. Tucson, AZ. racer Jerry Coons Jr. raced his way to second place, while third went to Belleville, IL. racer Nick Knepper.

On Friday night, Kokomo, IN. racer Shane "The Throttle" Cottle (Pictured Right) came away with the top spot, winning the 25 lap A-Main Qualifier. Lincoln, IN. native and USAC Legend "Double D" Dave Darland picked up second place honors, while third belonged to last year's Chili Bowl Nationals A-Main winner, Germantown, TN. racer Kevin Swindell.

Racers To Watch for in the 2011 Chili Bowl Nationals

Written By: Matt "Night" Rider
25th Annual Chili Bowl Racer Entry credited to: http://www.chilibowl.com/2011chilibowlentries.asp
25th Annual Chili Bowl Logo credited to: http://www.boltedspinedesigns.com/BOAT_LETTERING.php

TULSA, OK- Well race fans, it's that time again. The haulers have made their way to Tulsa, OK. for the always exciting week leading up to the running of the 25th annual Chili Bowl Nationals (Presented by General Tire) this coming Saturday night! The racers still have to qualify, but here is a few names to look for, heading into the 2011 Chili Bowl Nationals.

The first racer to look for this week is #0 Jerry Coons Jr. This Tucson, AZ. driver is always a front runner on dirt. He knows his way around dirt ovals. I expect Coons Jr. (Pictured Right) to be up with the front runners very race he's in during the 2011 Chili Bowl Nationals.

My next racer to watch out for is a dirt track legend. He is the best, if not one of the best to ever strap into a sprint car. #1 "Slammin" Sammy Swindell (Pictured Left), from Germantown, TN. will be on the move. Last year, he made a charge from 6th all the way up to 2nd place to seal up a Son-Father 1,2 finish in last year's Chili Bowl A-Main. Look for the same, as "Slammin'" Sammy Swindell looks to add another win to an already Hall-of-Fame dirt track career!

Kokomo, IN. native Shane "The Throttle" Cottle returns to the Chili Bowl with his eyes still set on the prize. He races the famous red #10E 410 sprint car locally at the Gas City Speedway and the Kokomo Speedway. Shane (Pictured Right) is always a favorite coming in. He is a past champion of the Little 500. He can race almost any type of sprint on dirt, and is always competitive. Look for Shane to pilot the #1st midget to his first Chili Bowl A-Main victory in 2011!

This Brownsburg, IN. racer is no stranger to being up front in big races. Bobby East is always racing with the front runners. He has a solid dirt track racing career, coming into the 2011 Chili Bowl Nationals! He is very good, when racing in the USAC Silver Crown and Midget divisions. Look for Bobby East (Pictured Left) to take his #4e up to the front of the charts, and battle for another big win this week at the Chili Bowl Nationals!

Lincoln, IN. native Dave Darland is another USAC legend to watch out for during the 25th Chili Bowl Nationals. He is a 4-time Indiana Sprint Week Champion. He is always a favorite, coming into the big races. It doesn't matter where you race, if it is a dirt track, "Double D" will be up front battling for the win. Look for "Double D" (Pictured Right) to try and take the #4x to victory lane, and add a Chili Bowl Nationals Champion to his Hall-of-Fame resume!

This Campbell, CA. native has always been around racing. Having had 13 family members in and around the Major Leagues of dirt track, #8b Bud Kaeding (Pictured Lower Left) is a strong favorite coming into the Chili Bowl Nationals. If there's a will, there's a way. Kaeding is no stranger to big time racing. He has the crew and the motor to get to the front and stay there. Look for Kaeding to make his way to the front during the 2011 Chili Bowl Nationals!

Canton, IL. racer #17 Chris Windom is coming off his 2010 Championship season at the Kokomo Speedway in the 410 sprint car division. He has a lot of experience, coming into this year's Chili Bowl Nationals. Look for "The Bear" (Pictured Right) to be up front this week at the Chili Bowl!

"The Cruiser" Cory Kruseman is a legend in dirt track racing. He is a 3-time Champion of the Chili Bowl, so he knows when to take his racing to another level. Look for the #21k to make a big impact this week at the 2011 Chili Bowl Nationals! Kruseman (Pictured Left) is no stranger to the spotlight of big races. Kruseman is just one of the many dirt track legends that will be in the hunt for this year's Chili Bowl Nationals crown!

Last year, Germantown, TN. native Kevin Swindell made history, becoming the youngest to ever win the Chili Bowl Nationals. The Swindell family is very familiar with the Chili Bowl Nationals dirt track. Look for Kevin (Pictured Right) to build on his Chili Bowl success from last year. Swindell will try to make it two-in-a-row at this year's Chili Bowl Nationals!

Noblesville, IN. native "The Bullet" Bryan Clauson is almost unstoppable on dirt. I have had the awesome privilege of covering Clauson. He reminds me of Tony Stewart, when he races dirt. Clauson has a next level, when he races on dirt in the big races around the country. Clauson (Pictured Left) can drop the hammer, and make his way to the front in a hurry. He is a favorite heading into any dirt track venue.  Look for #39c Clauson to set the quick time, and stay up front in the 2011 Chili Bowl Nationals!

Grassland Valley, CA. racer Brad Sweet (Pictured Right) is no stranger to big time racing. Sweet has had major success, racing in the USAC midget divisions. He knows his way around the Chili Bowl Nationals track. With the backing from Kasey Kahne Racing, look for #49x Sweet to have another great showing this year in Tulsa.

Avon, IN. racer Jon Stanbrough is a local legend. Stanbrough is coming off an impressive showing at the 2010 Indiana Sprint Week. He dominated the 2010 ISW, winning three times en route to his 2010 ISW crown.  He knows how to get to the front fast, and stay there. Look for #51x Stanbrough (Pictured Left) to add another mark to an already remarkable dirt track career in this year's running of the 2011 Chili Bowl Nationals!

Alpine, CA. racer Cole Whitt made a major impact, during his time racing 410 sprints and midgets in the differing USAC divisions. Whitt put together a solid run,  finishing 3rd last year at the Chili Bowl Nationals. Now, Whitt has made his jump to the NASCAR Nationwide Series. He will run the Nationwide Series next year. Whitt (Pictured Right) has returned to the Chili Bowl Nationals, in search of his first win. Look for #71 Cole Whitt to make an impact this week in the 2011 Chili Bowl Nationals!

The final racer I want to focus on is Phoenix, AZ. native Chad Boat. Boat is the son of former IRL star Billy Boat. Chad has had success in both the USAC 410 Sprint and Midget divisions. Boat is set to make his return to the Chili Bowl Nationals, in search of his first crown! Look for Boat (Pictured Left) to make his way to the front and stay there this week in the 2011 Chili Bowl!

I want to wish all the competitors running in the 2011 Chili Bowl Nationals good luck on behalf of "Through The Gears". You guys be safe out there in Tulsa! You can catch all the action from the 2011 Chili Bowl Nationals right here on "Through The Gears"! Look for an update from Tulsa, each night, starting tomorrow (Tuesday) night from the 2011 Chili Bowl Nationals, only on "Through The Gears"! Thank you and God Bless!

2011 Chili Bowl Nationals Preview

Written By: Matt "Night" Rider
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 Well, it's an exciting time to be a race fan. The 25th Annual  Lucas Oil Chili Bowl Nationals (Presented By General Tire) is set the hit the dirt in a little over the week. You can catch all the action from the 25th Chili Bowl Nationals on Through The Gears

All the action is set to kick off on Tuesday, January 11th with the "Warren Cat Qualifying Night". The Race of Champions will also be run on Tuesday night. This year's Race of Champions presented by Vacuworx International will feature many legendary dirt track racers. Some of these racers include "Slammin" Sammy Swindell, Dave Darland, "The Demon" Damion Gardner, "The Bullet" Bryan Clauson, and up and coming NASCAR racer Cole Whitt.

Another important night of qualifications will follow on Wednesday, January 12th, during the "River Spirit Casino Qualifying Night." Thursday night is another important qualification night. The final night of qualifications will be on Friday, during the "Vacuworx International Qualifying Night." The main event happens on Saturday night. It should be another great Chili Bowl Nationals this year. Stay tuned to Through The Gears to see whose made it into Saturday night's main event.

Hahn Takes Two at Tulsa

 Strong showing from Indiana racers Lauderbaugh and Moore
Written By: Matt "Night" Rider
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 Photos By: Fred Patton (www.fredericsphoto.com)
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TULSA SHOOTOUT (TULSA, OK.)- After a week of hard fought micro sprint racing action, it all came down to Saturday night's A-Main features. Hundreds of micro sprint (600 cc and 1200 cc) micro sprints showed up to try and tame the competitive track where the Shootout took place.

Supulpa, OK. racer Blake Hahn (center) put together a very impressive showing, winning back-to-back A-Main features in the 600 cc micro sprint and the Non Wing 600 cc micro sprint divisions.

Second place honors in the 30 lap 600 cc Micro Sprint A-Main feature went to Tulsa, OK. native Zach Alley. Alley was followed by Broken Arrow, OK racer Scott Sawyer in third and Donnie Ray Crawford in fourth. The fifth finishing spot belonged to Andrew Felker of Carl Junction, MO. Pryer, OK. native Frank Flud finished the night in sixth, while seventh went to Snohomish, WA. racer Gary Taylor. Taylor was followed in eighth by another Broken Arrow, OK native Darien Roberts. Laton, CA racer Heath Dunkerken raced his way to nineth, while Greentown, IN. native Andrew Peters took tenth place honors.

Other racers receiving honorable mention in the 30 lap 600 cc micro sprint A-Main include Avilla, IN's Tyler Stump in 12th, Remington, IN. racer Sara Elrod in 15th, Monticello, IN. native Megan Wood in 17th, Kokomo, IN. native Nate Lauderbaugh in 20th, and Washington, IN. racer Dustin Cristie in 23rd.

Finishing second to Hahn in Saturday night's 25 lap Non Wing Micro Sprint A-Main was Kokomo, IN. racer Nate Lauderbaugh. Lauderbaugh  was followed by Christopher Bell of Norman, OK in third, and Logansport, IN. native Jake Moore (Pictured Right) raced Chris Smith's #54 micro sprint to a  fourth place showing. Caney, KS racer Andrew Deal grabbed the fifth spot, while Donnie Ray Crawford hung on to finish sixth. Racing her way to a strong seventh place showing was Monticello, IN. native Megan Wood. Fort Worth (TX) native Kevin Ramey took the checkered flag in eighth, while nineth went to Broken Arrow (OK) racer Alex Sewell. Rounding out the top ten in Saturday night's 25 lap Non Wing A-Main was Scott Sawyer. Honorable mention from Indiana went to Kokomo, IN. racer Ryan Kline, who took the checkers in 15th.

 Caney, KS. racer Andrew Deal passed Frank Flud with a few laps to go, to take the checkered flag in Saturday night's 25 lap "A" Class A-Main feature. Flud held on for second place. Following Flud in third place was New Castle, OK. native Trey Marcham. Steven Shebester of Pauls Valley, OK. raced his way to fourth, while fifth went to Kokomo, IN. racer Nate Lauderbaugh (Yellow #29 Pictured Left). Lauderbaugh was followed by Tulsa, OK. native Chris Andrews in sixth. Seventh belonged to Visalia, CA. racer Austin Stone. Nate Fleming of Great Bend, KS. took eighth place, while Jordan Herrman of Jay, OK. held on to take nineth. Broken Arrow, OK. native Scott Sawyer took another impressive top ten finish.

After the "A" feature had concluded, it was time for the 25 Non-Wing A-Main finale. Fresno, CA. racer Koen Shaw took the victory. Following Shaw in second place was Tyler Thomas of Collinsville, OK. Third went to Locust Grove, OK. native Alex DeCamp, while McLoud, OK. native Chris Cochran raced his way to a fourth place showing. Matt Ward of Tulsa, OK. stayed with the front runners to grab a fifth place finish. Coming home in sixth was Monticello, IN. racer Jimmy Wood. Wood was followed by a fast Nate Lauderbaugh in seventh. Eighth belonged to Derek Holmwood of Bellinghan, WA. Sean Guthrie raced his way to nineh, while tenth went to Sweet Springs, MO. native Chris Koch.

The twenty lap Restricted "A" Class finale was next up on Saturday night. Sand Spring, OK. native Dalton Wiseley led all twenty laps to take the checkered flag. Wiseley was followed by Wagoner, OK. racer Logan Elis in second place. Antlers, OK native Austin Shores raced his way to third. Coming home fourth was Dalton's brother Colton Wiseley, while Bakersfield, CA. native Cory Elliott picked up fifth. Howard Moore, of Memphis, TN. took the checkers in sixth, while seventh place belonged to Bakersfield, CA racer Buddy Shepherd. Coweta, OK. native Chance Morton took eighth, while Will Harvey raced his way to nineth. Taking home the final spot in the top ten was Denver (CO)'s Andy Farley. Honorable mention from Indiana goes to Monrovia racer Justin Peck, who raced his way to a thirteenth place finish.

The fifteen lap Junior Sprint A-Main was dominated by Tulare, CA racer Josiah Ribeiro, who led from green flag to checkers to grab the big win. Coming home second was Fletcher, OK. native Mason McGuire. Finishing third behind McGuire was Sand Springs, OK racer Brandon Wiseley. Weldon, IL. native Tyler Duff finished fourth, while Cameron Forman, of Kokomo, IN. (Red #20 Pictured Right)  rounded out the top five finishers. Sixth went to Bakersfield, CA. racer Kameron Beard. Tulsa, OK. native Taylor Reimer finished seventh, while Kaleb Montgomery grabbed an eighth place finish. California, MO. racer Brady Markus Elliott raced his way to nineth, while Grady Chandler of Edmond, OK. took home tenth. Honorable mention from Indiana went to Larwil, IN. racer Corey Hersha and Indy racer Garrett Johnson would took home nineteenth and twentieth respectively.

It was a back and forth battle for the win in the Saturday night's finale in the 1200 cc Non-Wing Mini-Sprint feature. Bellingham, WA. racer Derek Holmwood passed second place finisher Owensboro, KY. native Lynn Ambrose with six laps left for the win. Taking home third place honors was Washington Court House, OH. racer Kevin Roberts Jr. Monticello, IN. native Jimmy Wood stayed with the front runners and finished the twenty lapper in fourth place. Fifth belong to another Bellingham, WA native Brock Lernley. Lewistown, IL. racer Brent Barrows raced his way to sixth. Beau Stewart of Xenia, OH. raced his way to seventh, while eighth went to Meadowview, VA. native Drew Pollock. Olathe, KS. racer Bobby Layne took home nineth, while another Kansas native Matt Gilbert rounded out the top ten in Saturday night's 1200 cc Non-Wing feature.  Honorable mention from Indiana goes to Megan Wood of Monticello (#50 Pictured Left), who took the checkered flag in twentieth place.

The last of Saturday night's eight A-Main run came in the ASCS Chevy Ecotec Midget division. Tulsa, OK. racer Mike Ward passed second place finisher and Benton, AR. native Tim Crawley on the final lap to take the big victory. Third place honors belonged to Bixby, OK. racer Kevin Bayer. Gary Taylor, of Snohomish, WA. took fourth place, while Glenpool, OK. racer Matt Ward finished the night in fifth. Sixth went to back-to-back feature winner Blake Hahn, while Caney, KS. native Andrew Deal closed out his run in seventh. Calamus, IA. racer Brunson Behning raced his way to eighth, while Sean McClelland of Tulsa, OK. found himself finishing nineth. Tulsa, OK. racer Brandon Hahn closed out the top ten finishers in Saturday night's ASCS  Chevy Ecotec finale. Honorable mention from Indiana went to seventeenth place finisher Johnny Heydenreich of Indianapolis, IN. and and eighteenth place finisher Jacob Wilson of Crawsfordville, IN.

I want to congratulate each and every racer, who took part in the 2011 Tulsa Shootout! Thanks for a great showing. You all should be proud of what you guys were able to do. Thank you and God Bless!