2010
Al's Honda Night
7/9/2010
Under the scorching sun, Al’s Honda Night at Deming Speedway went off without a hitch. In the Speedmart PMP 600 class, Phil Schemenauer won his first feature of the year in dominant fashion, leading all 25 laps. JR Thomas took second and Jake Benson was third. Kyle Johnson, Kelsey Carpenter, Brandon Benson and Eric Turner took the heat race wins. Schemenauer set fast time. Chad Sinner won the B main.
Aaron Fell stretched his points advantage by taking his 4th main event win of the year in the Advanced Toys for Trucks 1200s. Fell led every lap of the 25 lap feature. Logan Forler finished second and Tom Waggoner was third. Clennon Holloway, Kyle Johnson and Garrett Lemley were heat race winners. Waggoner was quick time.
Liam Ryan continues to dominate the Triple X Race Co 600 restricted division. Ryan passed Dougie James on lap 17 to take his 7th main event victory out of ten races in the division. Austin Sheridan was second and James was third. Jacob Brown, Cory Samuelson and Tanner Reid won the heats. Nate Vaughn was quick time.
Kyle Mitchell won his first career main event in the Kasey Kahne Junior Sprints. After clearing race leader Dyaln Resch early, Mitchell stretched his lead and was virtually unchallenged over the 15 lap feature. For the 4th straight race, the Kasey Kahne Junior Sprint A Main went the entire distance with no stoppages. Tristin Thomas was second and Spencer Constance was third. Lynden Lebedinski and Resch won the heats. Constance was quick time for the 8th time this year.
7/3/2010
After a record setting crowd saw fantastic racing action on Friday night, Deming Speedway was back at it again on Saturday night with all four classes in action once again. And for the second straight night, the racing was amazing on the dry-slick sealed over 1/6 mile clay oval. In the Speedmart PMP 600s, Kyle Johnson was in victory lane for the second straight night as he took the early lead and paced the field for his third feature win of the year. Rece Goetz battled his way to second and Kyle Oman was third. Brandon Turner, Kelly Mauck, Hayden Schmidt and Liam Ryan were heat race winners. Johnson set quick time.
Eric Drake won his second main event on the season, as he ran a perfect race in the Advanced Toys for Trucks 1200s. Drake started up front and led all 25 laps of the main, holding off points leader Aaron Fell to claim the victory on an ultra dry-slick surface. Fell would claim second with Brad Davison taking third. Steven Hendrickson and Clennon Holloway were heat race winners and Tom Waggoner was quick time.
Liam Ryan completed a monster weekend at Deming Speedway with a main event win on Saturday night in the Triple X Race Co 600 restricted class. The win was Ryan’s sixth of the year, and completed a clean sweep of the night and weekend, as Liam won every race he entered on both Friday and Saturday. Dougie James was second and Robie Price was third. Rachel Westmoreland won the second heat race.
Tristin Thomas won his first feature event at Deming Speedway in the Kasey Kahne Junior Sprints. The 15 lap affair went green to checkered with no stoppages. Dylan Resch controlled the early portion of the race, with Ashleigh Johnson and Thomas trailing closely. Around lap 11, both Thomas and Johnson made their moves, as the two created a Resch sandwich entering turn three. Fourth place running Kyle Mitchell also stuck his nose in, as the cars went almost four wide coming off the corner. When the dust settled going into turn one, it was Thomas off the high side securing the lead and his first win. Johnson ended up second and Mitchell third. Johnson and Thomas won the heats. Spencer Constance was quick time.
Repeat Winners Dominate Mid Season Championship Night at Deming Speedway
7/2/2010
Four repeat winners graced victory lane at Midseason Championship Night presented by Les Schwab and Hawley’s Auto Supply. In the Advanced Toys for Trucks 1200 division, point’s leader Aaron Fell won his third race out of the last four by leading all 30 laps of the main event. On a blackened, dry-slick surface, Fell outdueled early challenger Steven Hendrickson to take control from the outset, then hit his marks around the high side of the track to lead the remaining laps. Brock Lemley finished second and Eric Drake was third. Fell won the scramble. Tom Waggoner won the B main.
It was a night of opportunity for Kyle Johnson in the Speedmart / PMP 600 division. After advancing two positions in the scramble to secure an outside front row starting spot in the feature, Johnson rim rode his way to victory lane for the second time this year after leading all 30 laps of the A Main. He held off a late challenge from second place finisher Jake Benson, who used the bottom of the track to come from winning the B Main and a 13th place starting spot to claim runner-up. JR Thomas took third. Dustin O’Brien won the scramble.
Liam Ryan has been in victory lane more times than anyone else at Deming Speedway this year as he won his 5th Triple X Race Co 600 restricted main event. Ryan led all 30 laps of the feature with little challenge. Nate Vaughn made his way from 4th to finish second. Dougie James was third. Ryan also won the scramble. Rachel Westmoreland won the B feature.
Spencer Constance stretched his points lead in the Kasey Kahne Junior Sprints. After winning the scramble and starting on the pole of the main, Constance held off a late race charge from second place finisher Kyle Mitchell to take his third win of the year. Tristin Thomas finished third.
To finish up the night, we celebrated our independence by lighting up the sky with one of Deming’s best firework displays to date. A Special Thanks goes out to Les Schwab and Hawley’s Auto Supply for sponsoring the show and making it possible. Thanks to Little Caesars Pizza and North Coast Credit Union for supplying the fun 3D Firework glasses. Happy 4th of July to all!!!!!!
Deming Speedway
6/25/10
A beautiful Friday night in the Pacific NW was the setting for non-wing night at Deming Speedway, presented by Les Schwab. For many drivers, it was their first non-wing experience in mini sprints which led to a challenging evening. Deming Speedway management announced a schedule change at the end of the night, making next weekend’s Friday /Saturday double header an all wing racing weekend as opposed to the original wing / non-wing format.
Tom Waggoner picked up his first Deming Speedway victory by taking home the win in the Advanced Toys for Trucks 1200 division. After taking the early lead from Eric Drake, Waggoner kept Drake at bay over the duration of the 25 lap feature, with both drivers trading moves and swapping lines throughout the entertaining main event. Drake was second and Aaron Fell was third. Drake, Fell and Steven Hendrickson won the heats. Logan Forler was quick time.
Dustin O’Brien won his second main event of the year as he easily handled the Speedmart / PMP 600 division. O’Brien led all 25 laps of the main, with Brandon Benson taking second and Kelly Mauck coming home third. Jake Benson, Rece Goetz, Joe Constance and Kyle Oman were heat winners. Kyle Johnson set fast time and won the B Main.
Liam Ryan won his fourth feature of the year in the Triple X Race Co 600 restricted division. Ryan led all twenty laps and was never seriously challenged over the course of the main which was mired by multiple cautions as the young field got its first true taste of non-wing racing. Dougie James was second and Austin Sheridan third. Cory Samuelson, Hannah Lindquist and Ryan won the heats. Jacob Brown was fast time.
Dylan Resch was a wire-to wire winner in the 15 lap Kasey Kahne Junior Sprint main event. The win was Dylan’s third of the year. The feature event for the Junior Sprints took less than five minutes to run and went green to checkered without interruption. Spencer Constance was second and Kyle Mitchell was third. Tristin Thomas and Ashleigh Johnson won the heats. Constance was quick time.
Deming Speedway May 14, 2010
EMD Construction night was a fun and fast night at the races, with more new winners gracing victory lane. The huge crowd enjoyed great racing with an added bonus of having racing action completed by 9:23 pst.
In the Speedmart PMP 600 division, Shaun Holtorf led wire to wire to score his first victory of the season. Holtorf took the lead on the initial start and was fast in clean air, but was caught up in lapped traffic late race. The traffic allowed JR Thomas and Brandon Benson to close in, but neither could make a move on Holtorf who held on for the win .Heat race wins went to Kelsey Carpenter, Thomas, Kyle Oman and Brock Lemley. Holtorf was quick time.
Brock Lemley took the win in a thrilling Advanced Toys for Trucks A Feature that went flag to flag with no stoppages. After Forest Metcalf and DJ Kosa went wheel to wheel for the first 8 laps, Lemley bid his time, looking for an opening. And on lap nine, Lemley found that opening, passing by Metcalf to take the lead and the win in the stoppage free race. Steven Hendrickson raced his way to second with Metcalf hanging on for third. Heat race wins went to Eric Turner, Derek Holmwood and Eric Drake. Tom Waggoner was quick time.
Liam Ryan pulled off the coveted clean sweep in the Triple X Race Co 600 restricted class. After Nate Vaughn took the initial lead, Ryan tracked him down and powered underneath him in turn three to take the lead on the seventh lap. From there, he navigated lapped traffic with ease to take his third feature win of the year. Vaughn hung on for second with Austin Sheridan taking third. Heat race wins went to Ryan, Cory Samuelson and Jacob Brown. Ryan was quick time.
Spencer Constance took advantage of a zero invert by leading all 15 laps of the Kasey Kahne Junior Sprint main event, his first victory of the season. Tristin Thomas was second, Kyle Mitchell third. Heat race wins went to Mitchell and Isaac Abenroth. Constance was quick time.
Deming Speedway May 7, 2010
Only through shear perseverance and determination did Deming Speedway race this Friday night. With heavy rains starting about 4pm, there was little hope of racing at the clay oval. At 5:15 the rain halted, the sun came out, and it truly was a great night for Racing. Special thanks to Bob Nevitt of Little Caesars Pizza Pizza, and Walton Beverage for sponsoring the nights racing action, and all the fan favorite giveaways.
In the Kasey Kahne Jr. sprints, Dylan Resch was once again the night’s winner. Dylan led all fifteen laps, with Spencer Constance in hot pursuit, but could never quite close enough to make the pass. Third place was Eli Schmidt, Darius Walker and Jaden Thomas rounded out the top five.
Liam Ryan picked up his second win of the season in the XXX Raceco 600 Restricted class. Early leader Jacob Brown had the lead, but could not hold off Ryan. In the end Ryan’s lead was 3.5 seconds over Brown. The real race was for second place, Jacob Brown, Cory Samuelson, Robbie Price, and Austin Sheridan had a great battle for the runner-up spot, and finished as listed.
In the Advanced Toys for Trucks1200’s, Tom Waggoneer truly was the class of the field, at one time enjoyed 5 second lead over eventual winner Steven Hendrickson. On lap twelve the red flag came out for a turn one multiple car crash. Waggoneer went to the pits, not to return for the night. Hendrickson inherited the lead, and never relinquished it. Second place went to Jason Bloodgood, third, Eric drake, fourth to Aaron Fell fifth was Wade Spreckelmeyer.
SpeedMart/PMP 600’s Reece Goetz had the lead for 23 laps, unfortunately for Reece lap traffic played a role in the outcome of this race. After leading from the start, thru red flags (2) and yellows (3) the 600’s were able to string together 14 non stop laps. With heavy lap traffic in front of Reece and Kyle Johnson, Reece made what appeared to be the correct move on a lapped car only to have his line taken away. That proved to be all it took for Kyle Johnson to take command of the front spot and hang on for the final two circuits. Goetz was second, with Brandon Benson, JR Thomas, and Kyle Oman rounding out the top five.
Four New Winners Grace Deming Speedway Victory Lane
4/16/2010
Speedmart night at Deming Speedway saw four first time winners grace victory lane. In the Advanced Toys for Trucks 1200 class, Eric Drake enjoyed an almost effortless ride en route to his first victory of the young season. Drake led all 25 laps of the feature, only taking on challenges after restarts. Aaron Fell took second with Steven Hendrickson taking third. Hendrickson was quick time. Heat wins went to Derek Holmwood, Clennon Holloway and Eric Turner.
Dustin O'Brien had an incredibly fast car in the feature for the Speedmart / PMP 600s, but it was a spot of bad luck for the leaders that put him in position to win his first feature of the year. JR Thomas and Rece Goetz were checked out, battling for the lead as they entered lapped traffic when a slower car spun in front of them, collecting both Thomas and Goetz and relegating them to the back. The lead went to O'Brien, who zoomed away from the field to collect the win. Second was Jake Benson, third Cam Smith. Heat wins went to Benson, Larry Jenne, Dale Schmidt and Tate Pazaski. Goetz set quick time.
In the Triple X Race Co 600 restricted class, Nate Vaughn ed all 25 laps to collect his first win of the year, holding off Jacob Brown for the duration of the race. Vaughn restarted incredibly well, varying his line and throttle pickup pints to keep Brown off balance during the caution filled feature. Liam Ryan followed up his win from last week with a third place. Heat wins went to Vaughn, Josh Lemley and Cory Samuelson. Quick time was Greg Hamilton.
The thriller of the night was the Kasey Kahne Junior Sprint feature, where Dylan Resch sliced and diced his way through heavy lapped traffic to take his first win of the year in the 15 lap main event. Resch was pressured by second place finishing Isaac Abenroth. Third went to Darius Walker, a career best finish. Spencer Constance was quick time. Heat wins went to Abenroth and Resch.
Pepsi night at the races kicks off at 6pm next Friday night with time trials for all four divisions at Deming Speedway. For ticket information, visit us online at www.demingspeedway,com
Season Opener
Deming Speedway kicked off its 2010 campaign with a bang, as a big crowd braved frigid temperatures to enjoy a great night of racing. In the Advanced Toys for Trucks 1200 class, Logan Forler won his first career 1200 feature by leading all 20 laps of the A Feature. With defending class champion Brock Lemley nipping at his heels, Forler made strategic blocks all over the track to secure the Win. Lemley held on for second, with Eric Turner taking third. Turner also set quick time. Heat wins went to Steven Hendrickson, Aaron Fell and Eric Drake.
Cam Smith had all cylinders firing as he led every lap of the 20 lap Speedmart PMP 600 main. After borrowing a set of carbs earlier in the night, Smith and his team dialed in their car quickly, and they were virtually unchallenged during the main. Shaun Holtorf finished second and Kyle Johnson was third. Johnson, Tayler Dougherty, Hayden Schmidt and JR Thomas won heats. Johnson was quick time.
Liam Ryan made quite the impression in his Triple X Race Co 600 restricted debut. Ryan not only won his heat, but led every lap of the 20 lap A Feature, winning the race by a full straightaway advantage. Dougie James ran second, with Jacob Brown running third. Heat race wins went to Ryan, James, and Robie Price. Cory Samuelson set quick time.
The first Kasey Kahne Junior Sprint A Feature was won by Jaden Thomas . Tristan Thomas led the first 5 laps before spinning out, then was unable to restart. Jaden Thomas took the lead at this point, and would not relinquish for the remainder of the 10 lap feature. Kyle Mitchell was second, Dylan Resch third. Heat wins went to Tristan Thomas and Isaac Abenroth. Mitchell was fast time.
Join us next week as all four classes are in action again at Deming Speedway. Time trials kick off at 6 with racing to follow. For all the latest news and ticket information, visit www.demingspeedway.com
2009
Points leaders triumphant Friday night at Deming Speedway
9/11/09
Deming, WA - Armed Forces / First Response Night saw multiple drivers strengthen their point’s leads at Deming Speedway. Points leaders Jake Benson, Reese Wickard and JR Thomas won in the 250s, Jr Sprints and 600s respectively. Other main wins went to Clennon Holloway in the 1200s and Robie Price in the restricted 600 division.
Clennon Holloway won his first race of the year in the Advanced Sprint Car & Toys for Trucks 1200s. Using the middle to high groove, Holloway went virtually unchallenged on his way to victory. Second was Eric Drake, third Derek Holmwood.
JR Thomas led every lap of the Speedmart PMP 600 main event to strengthen his point lead in the division. Thomas led comfortably early, but had to fight a race car that developed a little push late, allowing Rece Goetz to close but not pass him. Goetz finished a career best second, third going to Brandon Benson.
Robie Price scored his first career victory in the Triple X Race Co 600 restricted class. With Cody Broulett and Rece Goetz bird dogging him the entire race, Price would viciously defend the inside groove to keep them behind him and win his first main in the division. Goetz would pass Broulett on lap 23 to grab second, relegating Cody to a third place finish.
Jake Benson continued his streak of winning every 250 main he’s entered this, passing Austin Smith on lap 16 en route to victory. After trailing Smith for the first portion of the race, Benson’s crew made a great adjustment to the car, allowing him to drive a different line off of corner four. The change paid off, and Benson slid under Smith to take the lead and the win. Smith hung on for second, with Danny Brown grabbing a career best third.
Reese Wickard solidified his points lead with another feature victory in the Kasey Kahne Junior Sprints. Using the inside groove, Wickard passed race leader Logan Holland off the inside groove in turn three to take over the lead on lap seven. Second went to Robie Price, third to Josh Lemley.
Les Schwab presents season championship night next Friday at Deming Speedway. The point’s title in all 5 divisions will be decided with all classes in action. Gates open at 5 with racing scheduled for 7. Points standings and ticket information is available online at www.demingspeedway.com
Thomas Wins Weather Shortened Main
Fell and Johnson back in victory lane at Deming Speedway
8/21/09
Deming, WA – Aaron Fell and Kyle Johnson returned to their winning ways on Miller Lite night at Deming Speedway. The former Clay Cup champions both picked up main event wins by leading all 25 laps of their feature. In the Advanced Sprint Car & Toys for Trucks 1200s, Fell was his typical self, rim riding all the way around the 1/6 mile clay oval en route to victory lane. Derek Holmwood was second in his return to the track after being out on the World of Outlaw trail as a crew member. Brent Holloway was third. Brock Lemley set quick time. Clennon Holloway and Eric Drake won the heats.
Kyle Johnson took to the high groove early in the Speedmart PMP 600 main event, leading the first 14 laps comfortably. Following a race stoppage, Phil Schemenauer gave Johnson a run on the inside groove which Johnson thwarted, then moved his car to the bottom of the track for the remainder of the feature en route to another victory. Schemenauer hung on for second with Jake Benson racing his way to third. JR Thomas was quick time. Heat race wins went to Brandon Benson, Mike Severson, Jake Benson and Rece Goetz. Trey Starks won the B main. John Grinder won the C.
Jake Benson continued his perfect streak in the 250 division, as he’s now won every 250 main he’s competed in this year. Benson made it a clean sweep on the night as he set quick time, won his heat, and took the lead from Leslie Davies on lap two of the 20 lap feature to bring home the victory. Davies finished a career best second, with Austin Smith taking third. Jake Little won the other heat race.
Rece Goetz has a habit of making things look easy in the Triple X Race Co 600 restricted class, and his habit was evident again on Friday night as he went wire to wire in the 25 lap feature for the victory. Dougie James ran second with Tyler Anderson taking the third place honors. Anderson was also quick time. Goetz and Nate Vaughn won the heats.
Ashleigh Johnson led all 15 laps of the Kasey Kahne Junior Sprint feature for her first career triumph. The daughter of two Skagit Speedway veterans, Johnson maintained a comfortable advantage all race long, without challenge or incident. Robie Price took second, Spencer Constance third. Constance was quick time. Heat wins went to Rece Wickard and Price.
Next Friday night is Les Schwab night at Deming Speedway with all 5 classes once again in action. Racing starts at 7pm. For ticket information log on to www.demingspeedway.com .
Peterson Returns to Deming Speedway, Triumphs
8/14/2009
Deming, WA - Former Clay Cup Champion Jared Peterson made his return to Deming Speedway on Rallye Auto Sales Night in the Speedmart PMP 600 division, and for the former champ, it was just like riding a bicycle. After not racing a 600 since July of 2007, Peterson climbed aboard the Phil Schemenauer owned #21 car and won his heat race and led all 25 laps of the main event to secure the victory at the 1/6 mile clay oval. Second went to Jake Benson, third to Kyle Johnson. The other three heats were won by Dustin O’Brien, Justin Youngquist and Jake Benson. Brandon Benson won the B main. Shaun Holtorf was quick time.
Brock Lemley made a lap nine pass of Eric Drake to secure another win and a big points boost in the Advanced Sprint Car and Toys for Trucks 1200s. The brothers Holloway took second and third, with Clennon taking second and Brent following. Lemley set quick time on the night. Heat race wins went to Brad Davison and Jason Bloodgood.
Rece Goetz has won mains every which way this year, and added to the trophy case on Friday night with a wire to wire dominating performance in the Triple X Race Co 600 Restricted 25 lap main. Hayden Schmidt was second with Cody Broulett third. Heat race wins went to Goetz and Dougie James. Tyler Anderson was quick time.
Austin Smith completed the ultra rare clean sweep in the 250 class, setting quick time, winning his heat and winning the main event. Smith was so dominant that he in fact led every lap of every race he was in! Herb Niemann was second, Jared Gunderson third. Niemann won the second heat race.
Skyler Jennings made one of the most improbably runs in the history of the Kasey Kahne Junior Sprints. Starting almost dead last, Jennings consistently ran laps that came in under the track record as he bombed his way up the field. Coming up on your leader Robie Price on lap 13, Jennings powered underneath him coming into turn one to take the lead and run away for the victory. Price held on to second with Reese Wickard taking third. Kyle Mitchell set quick time, tying the track record in time trials at 13.206. Heat wins went to Wickard and Isaac Abenroth.
It’s Miller Lite night at Deming Speedway next Friday, with all five classes in action again. Gates open at 5pm with racing scheduled for 7pm. Ticket information is available online at www.demingspeedway.com
THANK YOU!!
On behalf of the Lemley Family and Deming Speedway we would like to thank everyone who helped make Autism night a great success. H2H for all the great pictures, Amy for making the very cool table and Memories in Motion for the Clay Cup video, all of your items made for a wonderful silent auction. All the fans and drivers for all their donations. You people are awesome. We raised $4,196.25 which will be sent to The Autism Speaks foundation this week.
Autism Awareness Night Draws Rave Reviews from
Big Crowd
8/7/09
Deming, WA - Advanced Sprint Car & Toys for Trucks presents Autism Awareness night at Deming Speedway was a major success, as the large crowd saw great racing and at the same time, raised over $3,600 for Autismspeaks.org.
Eric Drake was only a heat race win away from a clean sweep in the Advanced Sprint Car and Toys for Trucks 1200s. After setting quick time and rolling a 0 for the invert, Drake impressively led all 25 laps of the main event to collect his third feature triumph of 2009. Brock Lemley ran second with Wade Spreckelmeyer bringing home third. Heat race wins went to Lemley and Brent Holloway.
Brandon Benson scored another main event win in the Speedmart PMP 600 division. After trailing Chase Schmidt for the first 11 laps, Schmidt left the inside groove open for Benson going into turn three, and Benson took full advantage, sliding underneath for the lead. Benson would only have to endure a few late race restarts en route to victory lane. Kyle Johnson ended up second, with Schmidt taking home third. Dustin O’Brien won the B main. Heat race wins went to Schmidt, Chad Sinner, Jake Benson and Hayden Schmidt. Fast time was Johnson.
Rece Goetz won another race in the Triple X Race Co 600 restricted main, patiently stalking Madison Hess until seeing an opening on lap 19 and powering his car around the top side of Hess in turn 4. Hess would hang on for second with Dougie James taking home third. Heat race wins went to Derrick Moss, Hayden Schmidt, and Jacob Brown.
Herb Niemann and Austin Smith put on a showstopping finish in the 250 division. Smith, who was gunning for a clean sweep on the night after setting quick time and winning his heat, took the lead on the initial green and held serve over Niemann for the first 19 laps. With the white flag waving, Niemann made his move, pinning Smith behind a lapped car and taking the lead. Smith wasn’t done, launching underneath the lapper and drag racing with Niemann to the final flag, which was crossed by Niemann first, only .028 seconds before Smith. The other heat race win went to birthday girl Leslie Davies.
Josh Lemley went made it two main events in a row in the Kasey Kahne Junior Sprint class, barn storming around Dylan Resch on lap three then riding his way to victory in a green to checkered feature. Robie Price brought home second, with Isaac Abenroth taking third. Price just missed out on a clean sweep, having set quick time and won his heat race. Reese Wickard won the other heat.
Deming Speedway wishes to thank the fans, drivers, and H2H photo for their contributions toward Autism Awareness night. Racing resumes next Friday night with all 5 local classes competing on Rallye Auto Sales night. Gates open at 5pm with racing scheduled for 7pm. For ticket information, log on to www.demingspeedway.com
Drake and Holtorf go wire-to-wire at Deming Speedway
7/24/2009
Deming, WA - Triple X Race Co night at Deming Speedway saw two dominating performances in the two premier divisions. In the Advance Sprint Car & Toys for Trucks 1200s, Eric Drake led every lap of the feature race, winning his second main event of 2009 by a large distance. Clennon Holloway was second, followed by Brock Lemley who was quick time. Heat race wins went to Kyle Kenoyer and Holloway.
In the Speedmart PMP 600s, Shaun Holtorf redeemed his challenging Clay Cup weekend with a lights out performance in the A feature, leading every lap of the main event without challenge. Dustin O’Brien set quick time and ran second, with Kyle Johnson taking third. Heat race wins went to Johnson, Brandon Benson, Spud Allen and Jarrod Saddler. Chase Schmidt won the B.
The Triple X Race Co 600 restricted main event had serious drama come down the pipe before the finish. After a Rock Em’ Sock Em’ Robots style battle, race leader Kaalen Blanton and second place Rece Goetz made contact coming to the white flag, spinning both cars out and giving the lead to Justin Youngquist. Youngquist, filling in for an absent Hayden Schmidt, would lead the field on the restart and clip off the final two laps to grab his first win of the year. Dougie James ended up with second, Cory Samuelson third. Cody Broulett set quick time. Samuelson, Jacob Brown and Tyler Anderson won the heat races.
Redemption, thine name is Jeff Little: After a previous battle saw Jake Little pass his brother Jeff on the final lap to grab a main event win a month or so back, this Friday saw Jeff slam the door shut on brother Jake and hang on to win his first career win in the 250 division. Jake finished second, with Jared Gunderson third. Austin Smith was quick time and won a heat. Herb Niemann won the other heat.
Isaac Abenroth won the Kasey Kahne Junior Sprint feature, holding off hard charging Robie Price to pick off the main win. Price brought home second, with Kyle Mitchell equaling a career best third place finish. Price was gunning for a clean sweep, as he timed in quick and won his heat. The other heat win went to Reese Wickard.
Deming Speedway welcomes Les Schwab next week as all 5 classes are in action again. The racing starts Friday night at 7pm. For ticket information, log on to www.demingspeedway.com
Lemley and Heath Crowned Clay Cup Champions in 2009
7/18/2009
Deming, WA- Clay Cup Champion is a title that carries a lot of weight in the mini sprint world. On Saturday night, Brock Lemley and Colton Heath won their third and first Clay Cup titles respectively, both leading every lap of their main events on the way to victory. In the Advanced Sprint Car & Toys for Trucks 1200s, Lemley used his pole position to rocket out to an early advantage, with brother-in-law Eric Drake in tow. Drake would keep Lemley within striking distance, going so far as showing him a wheel on lap 16. Where Lemley would get the advantage was in traffic…Brock used every car as a basketball style pick, putting enough cars between himself and Drake that the latter could never close in and challenge. The win was Lemley’s third in the Clay Cup Nationals, his previous wins coming in 2004 and 2006. Drake would hold on for a career best second place, with third going to Steven Hendrickson, also a career best. Lemley also won the match race.
In the Speedmart PMP 600s, Colton Heath led every lap in a wire to wire victory, capturing his first Clay Cup Championship. Starting on the inside of the front row, Heath would rocket out to an early lead, leading the first 20 laps of the feature with a full straightaway advantage as JR Thomas and Brock Lemley gave chase. Around the midway point, Lemley found some sticky in the high groove, using it to rocket around Thomas, and set sail for the leader. Searching for a Clay Cup sweep, Lemley would only get close on yellow flags, as Heath was the class of the field all night in his Triple X Race Co house car, winning his first Clay Cup Championship. Lemley would finish out a strong weekend with a second, third going to Thomas. Thomas won the match race. The B main went to Phil Schemenauer. Chad Sinner won the C.
Deming Speedway wants to thank all the racers and fans for choosing to spend their Saturday night with us, and wants to remind everyone that we race every Friday from now through September. Ticket information is available at www.demingspeedway.com
Mackey wins back to back features
7/17/09
Deming, WA – After breaking a 10+ year winless drought, Duane Mackey won his second race in a row at Deming Speedway on the Friday night edition of the Clay Cup Nationals in the Advanced Sprint Car & Toys for Trucks 1200s. Mackey once again led wire to wire for the win, holding off Aaron Fell at the checkered flags by just a few hundredths of a second. Third place was Brad Davison. Clennon Holloway set quick time on the night at 10.733. Heat race wins went to Eric Drake and Brock Lemley. Lemley is your high point’s car heading into Saturday’s main.
In the Speedmart PMP 600s, Sean Thompson found the right combination to get around the slippery Deming clay, leading all 25 laps of the A main after “being out to lunch on the first night” according Thompson post race. Rece Goetz ran second with Jake Benson solving his motor woes and running third. Heat race wins went to Hayden Schmidt, Kyle Johnson, Goetz, Jake Hagopian and Thompson. Brandon Benson set quick time. Cody Thompson won the C Main. Phil Schemenauer won the B. Colton Heath will be your top point’s car going into Saturday.
The final night of the 2009 Clay Cup kicks off at 7pm on Saturday night at Deming Speedway. If you can’t be at the track, visit www.skagitradio.com and listen to the live audio from the announce tower. For ticket information and full points rundown, go to www.demingspeedway.com .
Opening night of Clay Cup to Mackey, James
7/16/09
Deming, WA – Opening night of the 2009 Clay Cup Nationals at Deming Speedway saw two drivers’ make their marks on victory lane for the first time in 2009 in their respective divisions. Dougie James won his first career main event in the Speedmart PMP 600 division, inheriting the lead on lap 12 after leader Phil Schemenauer spun out in corner two. James would make his car very wide in the subsequent laps, holding off a charging JR Thomas and Colton Heath to the line. Heath looks to be the top point’s gainer on night one, having set quick time and won his heat race. Other heat race winners were Heath Duinkerken, Larry Jenne, Chase Schmidt and Jerrod Saddler.
Duane Mackey ended a decade+ some long drought by winning the Advanced Sprint Car & Toys for Trucks 1200 main event, leading all 25 laps of the feature. Mackey was followed by Kyle Kenoyer and Wade Spreckelmeyer. Brock Lemley looks to be your point’s leader after night one, setting quick time, winning his heat and finishing 5th in the main. The other heat race win went to Aaron Fell.
Night two of the Clay Cup Nationals kicks off tomorrow night at Deming Speedway with time trials at about 615 and racing to follow. If you’re unable to join us at the track, log on the www.skagitradio.com for the live audio cast of all the action. Night one point’s standings and ticket information are available online at www.demingspeedway.com.
Heath and Lemley peaking as Clay Cup week begins
7/10/09
Al’s Honda night at Deming Speedway saw a Honda motor win for the second week in a row in the Speedmart PMP 600 division. Colton Heath won his second straight main in the division, following up last Saturday’s victory with a 25 lap wire to wire win in the 600s, his third overall of 2009. Heath was followed to the line by Jake Benson and Trey Starks. Benson and Heath, who finished 2nd and third respectively at last year’s Clay Cup, are among the bevy of drivers looking to take home this year’s Clay Cup trophy. Heat race wins went to Kyle Johnson, Ronnie Cox, Dustin O’Brien and Blake Brigge. Phil Schemenauer set quick time.
Brock Lemley has his race program in peak condition coming into next weekend’s Clay Cup Nationals. Lemley battled hard with race leader Eric Turner till finally overcoming him on the 15th lap en route to another main event win the Advanced Sprint Car & Toys for Trucks 1200 division. Turner finished second with Eric Drake taking third. Heat race wins went to Steven Hendrickson and Clennon Holloway. Lemley was quick time.
It was a casual Friday evening stroll for Tyler Anderson in the Triple X Race Co 600 restricteds. After setting quick time and rolling a zero invert, Anderson shot out to the lead on the first lap and never looked back, leading all 25 laps of the feature to snare another win. Madison Hess finished second with Cody Broulett finishing third. Heat wins went to Rece Goetz and Cory Samuelson.
Jake Benson remains at a 100% win percentage in the 250 class. Benson made it 4 for 4 on wins after passing Jared Gunderson on lap 10 to take home another win. Gunderson hung on for second with Jeff Little taking third. Gunderson and Brandee Wood won the heat races. Quick time was Benson.
Reese Wickard won another feature in the Kasey Kahne Junior Sprints, holding off Josh Lemley who was on his rear bumper almost every lap of the 15 lap feature. Third place went to Logan Holland. Fast time was Kyle Mitchell. Heat race wins went to Lemley and Wickard.
The biggest weekend of min sprint racing in the Northwest kicks off next Thursday night at Deming Speedway, as the 2009 edition of the Clay Cup has arrived. Gates open at 5pm on Thursday, Friday and Saturday night with racing kicking off around 7pm. The best drivers from the West Coast and Canada will vie for $5,000 to win in the 1200 and 600 divisions. If you can’t make it to the track, be sure to tune into www.skagitradio.com for live audio feed from the track. Ticket information for the 2009 Clay Cup is available online at www.demingspeedway.com
Deming Speedway Goes Topless on the Fourth of July
7/4/2009
Deming, WA.- For race fans that enjoys sprints without wings, Saturday night was your night for entertainment. All five classes shed the top and nose wings, as we took a trip back in time to the way they used to run. Paul Lemley prepared a track all classes could race on top to bottom, and did they Race!
The Kasey Kahne jr’s provided the first main event of the night. As the jr’s 15 lap main was won by Spencer Constance in the Joe’s Racing Products #78. Pressure was placed on Spencer throughout the race by 2nd place Isaac Abenroth, and 3rd place Reece Wickard. Rounding out the top five was Dykan Resch fourth, and Josh Lemley fifth.
In the 250’s, Jake Benson is now three for three. After picking up his second win of the season Friday night in the Kevin Benson owned machine, Jake led all 20 laps for the victory. Jake had little pressure from the rest of the field. The contest was for 2nd through 5th, with Jared Gunderson 2nd, Josh McCort 3rd and Jeff Little 4th battling for the runner-up spot. Rounding out the top five was Jesse Branham 5th, taking a weekend off from the Legend series to run the sprint on dirt.
The XXX Raceco 600 Restricted race looked as though it was going to be another Tyler Anderson run away victory. That is right up until lap ten when it appeared Tyler clipped the inside jersey barrier of the turn one wall. The result was a hard double snap flip, with the car coming to rest on its top. Madison Hess who was running second, inherited the lead and went on to victory in the Praise 106.5, MPH Services, Lucas Oil Prod., sprinter. However, the victory was not without pressure from 2nd place Cody Broullett and Dougie James 3rd. The drive of the night goes to Nate Vaughn involved in a spin early, started in the twelve spot on the restart, and finished fourth, Justin McConville rounded out the top five.
Advance Sprint Cars & Toys for Trucks 1200’s; Brock Lemley backed up his Friday night with yet another feature win. Driving the Little Ceasars, Company 22, Hailing Seafood 1200, Brock had pressure early from Aaron Fell, and Clennon Holloway. Fell spun early in the race, and came back to finish 5th. Eric Drake starting from deep in the field finished 2nd, followed by Clennon Holloway 3rd, and Ryan Cully 4th.
SpeedMart-PMP 600’s; Colton Heath’s victory in the 600’s, was probably the most competitive race of the night for the fans to watch. Colton, driving the XXX Raceco house car, had pressure from Lance Sargent for the last half of the race, Sargent in only his second start of the year, starting fourth, methodically moved forward to second, and pressured Heath for the last half of the race. Lance was only able to show his nose once to Heath, but in post race interview, Heath commended Sargent for clean and competitive driving. Lance waited for Colton to make a mistake, but that was not to be as Heath went on to victory. Lance Sargent would finish second, followed by Spud Allen, Chad Sinner, and Shaun Holtorf.
Mid Season Championships Draw Huge Crowd at Deming Speedway
7/3/2009
Deming, WA- The huge crowd on mid season championship night at Deming Speedway presented by Les Schwab and Hawley’s Auto Supply saw may familiar faces in victory lane. In the Advanced Sprint Car & Toys for Trucks 1200s, Brock Lemley ran his way to another victory, with Aaron Fell and Jason Bloodgood in tow. Bloodgood led the initial start, fresh off a five week layoff due to a leg injury. Bloodgood led till lap eight when Lemley took the lead away from him on the top side of the racetrack. Lemley would hold the lead as they entered heavy traffic, with Aaron Fell coming hard behind him. On a slippery track, Lemley would hold off Fell for the remaining laps of the feature to bring home another main event win. Fell came home second with Bloodgood finishing third. Eric Drake won the scramble.
Kyle Johnson won yet another main in the Speedmart PMP 600 division, leading all 30 laps of the extended main event. After using previous weeks racing to help dial his car in on the high groove, Johnson took his car to the top early and never moved en route to another main win. JR Thomas ran all race in second, with Phil Schemenauer finishing third. Luke Adam won the B main. Johnson also won the scramble.
Tyler Anderson visited victory lane once again in the Triple X Race Co 600 restricted division. After dropping back on the initial start, Anderson put the jets on, running hard on the bottom of the track and scooting past race leader Dougie James on lap eight en route to victory. Rece Goetz was second with Cody Broulett coming home third. Goetz won the scramble.
Jake Benson is two for two on the year in the 250 division, after leading all thirteen laps of an incident marred feature. The race was originally scheduled for 25 laps but the excess of caution flags made race officials decide to call the main early, giving Benson an easy victory. Jared Gunderson was second, Austin Smith third. Jeff Little won the scramble.
The Kasey Kahne Junior Sprints continue to provide some of the best entertainment of any class, and two young men are fueling that entertainment with a budding rivalry. Robie Price won his fifth main event of 2009, passing Reece Wickard in lapped traffic on the 17th lap to take home the win. Wickard led the first sixteen laps and took home second, as well as winning the scramble. Kyle Mitchell finished a career high third.
Post race, the huge crowd was treated to a gigantic firework show that left many thrilled and ready for more!
Be sure to visit Deming Speedway tomorrow for our only non wing show of 2009. Gates open at five with racing to follow. Ticket information is available online at www.demingspeedway.com
Former Clay Cup Champions Win Big
6/26/09
With the Clay Cup nationals less than a month away, two former Clay Cup champions made their presence felt on Les Schwab night at Deming Speedway. In the Speedmart PMP 600s, reigning Clay Cup champ Logan Forler wired the field on his way to his first victory of 2009. Forler, who has been running 360 sprints weekly in the Northwest, took off from his outside pole position and comfortably led all 25 laps of the feature. Second went to Dustin O’Brien who also set quick time. Third was Kyle Johnson. Heat race wins went to Larry Jenne, Shaun Holtorf, Garrett Johnson and Forler. Brandon Benson won the B main and raced his way to 4th in the A.
2007 Clay Cup champion Aaron Fell brought home his second win of 2009 in the Advanced Sprint Car & Toys for Trucks 1200s. After clearing Brent Holloway in what was a great race for second, Fell set sail for race leader Brock Lemley. On the 9th lap, Lemley got caught up in a minor spin out in lapped traffic, costing him the lead and sending him to the back of the pack. Fell inherited the lead and took his second victory of the season comfortably over Eric Drake and Brent Holloway. Fell was also quick time on the night. Heat race wins went to Drake and Wade Spreckelmeyer.
Hayden Schmidt made it look easy in the Triple X Race Co 600 restricted class. Scooting out to an early lead, Schmidt led all 25 laps without challenge to bring home his second main win of the season. Rece Goetz battled his way to second with Cody Broulett bringing up third. Heat wins went to Madison Hess and Alex Schaffert. Fast time went to Tyler Anderson.
Austin Smith won his second main of the season in the 250 class. Kyle Johnson led the first six laps before pulling into the infield, handling the lead to smith who was charging hard. Smith led the field to the checkered flags at 15 to score win number of his season. Second was Josh McCort, third Jared Gunderson. Johnson was quick time. Heats went to Jake Little and Leslie Davies.
Spencer Constance also won his second main of 2009, leading all 15 laps of the Kasey Kahne Junior Sprint feature. He was followed by Reece Wickard in second and Isaac Abenroth in third. Constance also won his heat. Logan Holland won the other heat. Robie Price was fast time.
Deming Speedway’s mid season champions lead off a double dip race weekend, starting next Friday night. After the great racing action, settle in for the huge Hawley’s Fireworks Extravaganza! Then on Saturday, Deming Speedway goes non-wing for the first and only time in 2009. All 5 classes will be in action both nights, and your ticket stub from Friday is good for $1 off admission on Saturday. Bring your friends and family to the Deming Speedway two day weekend, with mid-season championships and fireworks on Friday night and non-wing racing on Saturday! For ticket information, log on to www.demingspeedway.com
Deming Speedway Endures Night of Oddities
6/12/09
Deming, WA – It was a strange night at Deming Speedway Friday night, as Northwest Propane night was filled with some seriously different stuff. In the Advanced Sprint Car & Toys for Trucks 1200 division, Spud Allen and Brock Lemley duked it out for lap after lap, thrilling the large crowd. With the lap counter showing 24, the race officials were so wrapped up in the great racing action they missed throwing the white flag, throwing it instead on the 25th lap and the checkered on 26. Spud led Brock to the flag on lap 25, but Brock got him coming out of turn two to the flags on lap 26. After conferring, race officials gave the win to Allen, citing the race schedule distance of 25. The win made Allen a winner in four different divisions at Deming Speedway, having won mains in 250 jr, 250 open, 600 and 1200 classes. Lemley ran a great race for second with Clennon Holloway coming home third. Heat wins went to Allen and Eric Drake. Lemley set quick time.
Shaun Holtorf won his second race of 2009, and his second in three weeks in the Speed mart PMP 600s. After missing the transfer from his heat race, Holtorf came through the B main and passed a bunch of race cars en route to being the second car to cross the finish line. Colton Heath was the first lead lap car to finish the race, but was deemed illegal in post race inspection, giving the win to Holtorf. Second went to Kyle Johnson, third to JR Thomas. Heat wins went to Logan Forler, Larry Jenne, Mike Severson and Brandon Benson. Quick time was Holtorf. Jake Benson won the B.
Cody Broulett was on cruise control in the Triple X Race Co 600 restricted class, leading all 25 laps of their main en route to his second career victory. Nate Vaughn followed his main win last week with second place this week. Kaalen Blanton raced from ninth to finish third. Tyler Anderson set quick time. Heat race wins went to Jacob Brown, Rece Goetz and Austin Sheridan. The B main went to Derrick Moss.
Another week, another fantastic finish in the 250 class. The Little brother, Jeff and Jake, were the story this week as Jeff looked poised for his first career main win. But brother Jake made it not so, as Jeff left the bottom open in turn two on the final circuit, giving Jake just enough room to slip under him and beat him to the line, giving him a division leading third main event victory. Jeff hung on for a career best second, followed to the line by Jared Gunderson in third. Gunderson and Jeff won the heats. Josh McCort was quick time.
Robie Price returned to victory lane in the Kasey Kahne Junior Sprints, holding off a racey Reece Wickard for another main win. Wickard scored another second place trophy, while Kale Woodske made his first podium appearance of 2009 by bring home third. Spencer Constance set quick time, clipping the clock only one tenth off the track record. Heat wins went to Wickard and Price.
Deming Speedway is taking next Friday off for the Skagit Speedway Dirt Cup, but will be back in action June 26th for Les Schwab night at the track. Whatcom County Students can show their ASB cards at the gate to receive 50% off admission that. For ticket information, current point standings and more, log on to www.demingspeedway.com
Turner Holds Off Lemley in Thrilling 1200 Main
6/5/2009
Deming, WA- Eric Turner held off a slough of contenders en route to winning his second career main event in the Advanced Sprint Car & Toys for Trucks 1200s on Conoco Phillips night at Deming Speedway. Taking the lead on the initial start, Turner raced around the high groove while Brock Lemley moved into second place. Lemley showed his nose to Turner low, but Eric held him off, then changed his line to block low. Lemley changed his tact, taking his car high to challenge Turner. It was an epic, back and forth battle until lap 24 when Lemley shot too hard coming out of turn four, then couldn’t regroup the car, spinning out subsequently. The yellow flag gave Eric Drake a shot at Turner on the restart, but Eric kept his low block on, crossing under the final flag for his second win. Drake brought home second with Derek Holmwood running third. George Shufelt set quick time. Heat wins went to Turner and Wade Spreckelmeyer.
Colton Heath brought home his first 600 victory in over two years, driving his car to a comfortable win in the Speedmart PMP 600 class. Heath led every circuit of the 25 lap feature, beating Jake Benson and JR Thomas to the stripe. The win gives Heath victories in two separate open wheel dirt divisions on the season, as he won a Ford Focus Midget main event two weeks ago at Gray’s Harbor Raceway. Heat race wins went to Spud Allen, JR Thomas, Danielle Huson and Phil Schemenauer. Shaun Holtorf dominated the b main and raced his way to fourth in the feature. Dustin O’Brien set quick time.
In front of about nine billion family members, Nate Vaughn picked up a big win in the Triple X Race Co 600 restricted class, leading every lap of the main under heavy pressure from eventual second place finisher Dougie James. “This race car was great,” exclaimed Vaughn in victory lane…”I’ve got to thank my dad for setting it up perfect!” Third place went to Rece Goetz. Vaughn also brought home a heat race win as did Hayden Schmidt and James. Tyler Anderson set quick time.
Brandee Wood looked to have her second career 250 main event win sealed up when a lap 15 yellow for Jared Gunderson reset the field and set up a green white checkered finish. On the ensuing restart, Sean Crane found the perfect place to gas up his car, powering underneath Wood to take the lead and bring home the proverbial bacon for his first win of ’09. Wood hung on for second, with Josh McCort taking home third. Heat race wins went to Jake Little and Austin Smith. Fast time was Gunderson,
Isaac Abenroth was a rim riding machine as he collected win number one on the year in the Kasey Kahne Junior Sprint class. After motoring by Hannah Lindquist on lap six to score the lead, Abenroth kept up his rim riding ways, holding off Robie Price and Josh Lemley for the victory. Heat wins went to Reese Wickard and Ashleigh Johnson. Fast time was Price.
As the weather heats up, so does the action at Deming Speedway! Join us next week for Northwest Propane night as all 5 classes will again be in action. For ticket information, log on to www.demingspeedway.com
Fell Wins First of 2009
5-29-09
Lemley Storms to 3rd Win
5/22/09
Deming, WA – Brock Lemley continued his hot streak at Deming Speedway on Pepsi Night at the track. Lemley started outside front row, but drifted back on the start and experimented with the high groove. After working lap after lap, Lemley found his rhythm and started reeling in race leader Steven Hendrickson and second place car Jason Bloodgood. Bloodgood would break on lap 15, giving Lemley the break he needed to reel in Hendrickson following a yellow. Lemley made the pass on the high side of turn two on lap 21 en route to win number three in the Advanced Sprintcar & Toys for Trucks 1200s. Hendrickson held on to second, third going to Eric Turner. Aaron Fell was quick time. Hendrickson and Turner won the heats.
Jake Benson broke through for his first win of the year in the Speedmart PMP 600s. After chasing mechanical gremlins all year long, Benson and his crew put it all together as he led all 25 laps of his feature. Second went to Colton Heath, third to Kyle Johnson. Rob Roby set quick time. Spud Allen, Danielle Huson, JR Thomas and Heath won the heats. Shawn Holtorf won the B.
Tyler Anderson made a clean sweep of the Triple X Race Co 600 restricted class, setting quick time, winning his heat race and leading every lap of the 25 lap main. Cody Broulett scored another podium finish, grabbing second. Third went to Derek Moss. The other heat races were won by Broulett and Nate Vaughn. Justin McConville won the B.
Jake Little took home the honors in the 250 class, becoming the first driver to win multiple features on the season. Brother Jeff made it an all Little front of the pack, bringing home second. Third went to Jared Gunderson who set quick time. Sean Crane and Leslie Davies won heats.
It was another barn burner finish in the Kasey Kahne Junior Sprints, as Robie Price won his third main event of 2009 by holding off a whole horde of challengers, including Skyler Jennings, Josh Lemley and eventual second and third place cars Reece Wickard and Dylan Resch. Price would lead lap 1-10 before Jennings nipped him at the line on lap 11. Price would slide back and get the lead for good on lap 12, while Jennings and Lemley exited on turn 2 of the next circuit, making contact that would send Lemley flipping wildly through the turn. Heat race wins went to Price and Jennings. Wickard set quick time.
The fun starts all over again next Friday night at Deming Speedway with all five classes racing on Les Schwab night. Gates open at five with racing starting at seven. For ticket information, please visit www.demingspeedway.com
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