TYLER KIDWELL WINS FIRST EVER FEATURE AT HUMBOLDT SPEEDWAY!
by Scott Lee Stewart
Tyler Kidwell had quite a busy week. First came his graduation from Chanute High School. After Friday races at Humboldt Speedway were moved to Sunday because of rain, Tyler, came, saw, and conquered the Whitworth Construction Pure Stocks, his first ever feature win. Kidwell's win wasn't all that easy; runner up Derek Michael, also a rookie, kept up constant pressure in the event. Jeremy Willard came from dead last to finish third, as David Matlock and Brandon Rowland rounded out the top five.
For veteran driver John Allen, a win in the Allen Co. Chiropractic USRA Modified feature must have been very satisfiing, given how hard he had to drive to earn it. Multi[le lead changes saw Allen as far back as fifth at one point, and an outstanding duel with second place finisher Austin Siebert had the crowd on their feet. Brian Bolin also led the race at times before ending up third. Whitey Folk came from tenth to fourth. Travis Smith took fifth, after also leading several laps.
Factory Stock continues to be dominated by Jeremy Wilson, who collected yet another trophy this week. Scott Stuart was runner up; Derrek Wilson, Tim Phillips, and Keith Simmons rounded out the top five.
A hard earned win in the EZ Lock and Key B Mod feature went to Tim VanGotten, who started in the seventh spot, and had to track down Jeremy Chambers, Jimmie Davis, and Dalton Kirk, the second, third, and fourth place finishers respectively, for the win. Fifth went to Mike Highley.
Memorial Day weekend means double header action at The Hummer: a regular show Friday night with kid's bike races at halftime; then The Duaine Whitworth Memorial on Sunday, featuring a $1000.00 to win USRA vs NCRA Modified shootout. On Sunday, gates will open at 4pm, with races at 7pm
