Burdette, Carpenter & Magyar Headline ‘Giving Cancer the Black Flag’ Event at Tyler County Speedway
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It looked like the odds were against the Tyler County Speedway on Saturday Night as an unpredictable forecast loomed large but not a drop would fall and the ‘Giving Cancer the Black Flag’ Fundraiser event would go off without a hitch. The racing community would step up large like always to the tune of over $18,000 to the Wetzel County Hope and Memories Gas Card program. Thanks to Chad Smith and Carol Coleman for organizing such a fantastic night and helping make a difference for so many. Also on tap was the traditional Season Championship and Hillbilly Qualifiers in all divisions.
Headlining the night was the Jenkins Auto Parts UMP Modifieds and the ‘Giving Cancer the Black Flag’ race paying $2,000 to win that featured lots of bonus and lap money. KC Burdette would start the night off and collect fast time while Shawn Jett would score the impressive $1,000 to win Dash courtesy of Stutler Motorsports. Heat race wins were garnered by Kyle Bond, Cody Brightwell and Donnie Dotson. The twenty one car field would take flagman Matt Amick’s green flag and a fantastic race would see Tyler Stutler vault out to the early lead with the Mid Ohio Valley’s winningest driver, KC Burdette stalking the driver of the 14t machine. Lap after lap Burdette would press the leader but Stutler would continue to run a flawless race. As the duo would take the white flag, Burdette would utilize a turn 1 slider to wrestle the lead away from a game Stutler and head down the backstretch with his first lead of the race. As the checkers would wave it would be KC Burdette scoring the win over a disappointed Stutler, Shawn Jett, Doug Carson and Cody Brightwell. Burdette would bag another win as the Parkersburg, WV racer nears 30 wins on the season in his hunt for the UMP National Championship. With his 2nd place run however Stutler would secure his first Tyler County Speedway Modified track championship in the very competitive class.
Another strong field of Stutler Motorsports Super Late Models would look to punch their ticket with an automatic starting spot in the Hillbilly 100. Once again it would be Parkersburg, WV’s Tyler Carpenter besting the competition enroute to his 6th win of the season at the Bullring. The ‘Kamikaze Kid’ has been unbeatable this year at Tyler County Speedway as the popular wheelman is 6 for 6 on the season and appears poised to give the traveling Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series all they can handle at the 56th Annual Hillbilly 100. Following Carpenter across the line was Jared Hawkins, track champion Brandon Weigle, Todd Brennan and Kyle Thomas.
The Sigler Fabrication Hotmod class would roll out its annual Workin’ Man World Championship. The story was all ‘Big Daddy’ Steve Magyar as the Wileyville, WV racer would take charge of the race with Jason Todd and Brian Probst in tow. As the race would play out it was clear nobody had anything for the driver of the #50 machine and Magyar would take the convincing win. Following Magyar was Jason Todd, Brian Probst, Lou Ennis and Daniel Muldrew. By virtue of his win and Brian Probst 3rd place finish, Magyar would also jump from the 3rd place in points to the track championship by a slim two point margin over last seasons defending champion.
Pennsboro, WV’s Logan Reed would go unchallenged in picking up his first J&R Excavating RUSH Late Model victory of the season at the Bullring. The sharp looking #37 would park his ride in the EQT Victory Lane ahead of track champion Michael Moreland, Brian Nethers, Mack Brookover and John Johnson.
Another strong field of Middlebourne Galaxy Food Center Sportmods would roll off with defending track champion Lance Weppler launching out to the lead from his front row starting position. Weppler’s limited racing schedule in 2024 would not deter the Marietta, Ohio racer as the driver of the #7 would hold off and best a talented group nipping at his heels. Following Weppler across the stripe was early season dominator TJ Arnold, Kendall Hodge, Wesley Reed and an improving Dalton Adkins. By virtue of his 3rd place finish it would be Kendall Hodge laying claim to the 2024 Sportmod track championship.
It was newcomer Hunter Stephens taking his first career feature win at the Tyler County Speedway in the SCDRA 4 Cylinder feature. Stephens would overtake race leader Noah Bubeck on his way to victory. Following Stephens to the pay window were Noah Bubeck, Bill Tennant, Jacob Hughes and Joe Price. With his sixth place finish, Mitch Eddy would pick up his first Tyler County Speedway track championship.
In the Youth League of Auto Racing, the Pathway Real Estate Professional Mini Wedges would kick off the program. In the Junior division it would be Kolton Thomas picking up the win with Coen Thomas and newcomer Easton Mayle rounding out the top three. In the Senior class it was Cruz Thomas besting brothers Eli and Erickson Smith. In the track championship chase, it would be a Thomas Brother sweep as the popular duo would each notch a track championship in their respective classes.
The Tyler County Speedway will sit idle next Saturday night in preparation for the Labor Day weekend 3 day extravaganza known as the 56th Annual Hillbilly 100. We hope you’ll join us Aug. 30-Sept. 1 as the Tyler County Speedway puts a bow on the 50th season and welcomes the racing world to West Virginia for three awesome days of racing featuring the $30,000 to win Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Car Series ‘Hillbilly 100’. Get your advance tickets by visiting www.tylercountyspeedwayonline.com or by calling 304-771-5661.
Tyler County Speedway Feature Results, Saturday August 17th
Giving Cancer the Black Flag Jenkins Auto Parts UMP Modified Feature: KC Burdette, Tyler Stutler, Shawn Jett, Doug Carson, Cody Brightwell, Travis Dickson, Jesse Wisecarver, Larry Bond, Donnie Dotson, Kyle Thomas, Danny Thomas, Trent Goins, Jaden Ritchea, Bobby Bagley, Daniel Eddy, Kurt Rogers, Jayson Spaur, Travis Thomas, Kyle Bond, Chad Smith, Kenny Johnson DNQ: Mickey Thorpe, Gerald Deitch, Robin Ours, Dusty Boley, James Schnegg, Justin Hart
Stutler Motorsports Super Late Model Feature: Tyler Carpenter, Jared Hawkins, Brandon Weigle, Todd Brennan, Kyle Thomas, Robbie Scott, Steve Weigle, Mike Benedum, Josh Tonkin, Brian Baumberger, Conner White, Derek Stefanek, Brandon Francis, Travis Brown, Joey Harper, Corey Galbreath
Sigler Fabrication Hotmod Workin’ Man World Championship: Steve Magyar, Jason Todd, Brian Probst, Lou Ennis, Daniel Muldrew, Dave Mackey, Nick Gorby, Virgil Masters, Kevin Dotson, Allen Moore, Carson Thomas, Eddie Probst, Michael Simpson, DNS Leah Brightwell
J&R Excavating RUSH Late Model Feature: Logan Reed, Michael Moreland, Brian Nethers, Mack Brookover, John Johnson, Blake Runyon, John Boring, Allen Clark
Middlebourne Galaxy Food Center Sportmod Feature: Lance Weppler, TJ Arnold, Kendall Hodge, Wesley Reed, Dalton Adkins, Ryan Cobb, Jeff Gorrell, Levi Nolan, Tim Siddle, JC Casto, Josalyn Hibbard, Nic Green, Crash Craddock, Tyler Spencer, Shane Mitchell, Robbie Archer, Dakota Carpenter, Allen Clark, Brendan Carroll, DNS Tommy Powell, Joey Lattea, Dalton Stutler
SCDRA 4 Cylinder Feature: Hunter Stephens, Noah Bubeck, Bill Tennant, Jacob Hughes, Joe Price, Mitch Eddy, Wesley Tennant, Timothy Harlan, Ethan Drain, Bobby Rymer, Joey Price, DNS Beau Thomas
Pathway Real Estate Professional Junior Mini Wedge Feature: Kolton Thomas, Coen Thomas, Easton Mayle, Greyson Smith, Rowan Brightwell, Myles McFadden, Aly Leek Trophy Sponsor Doak Greenhouse & Doak Family
Pathway Real Estate Professional Senior Mini Wedge Feature: Cruz Thomas, Eli Smith, Erickson Smith, Kyndi Glover, Karson Burdette, Brentley Carson, Kylee Thomas, Bryson Roberts, Jacob Moore, Khloe Glover, Declan Carpenter Trophy Sponsor Doak Greenhouse & Doak Family
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