April 23, 2014 -- Tim MCKINNEY ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- KISS SERIES The King of Indiana Sprint Series (KISS) gets underway tomorrow night at the Terre Haute Action Track. This will be the 14th running of the series that visits tracks all over the state and gives the winning driver bragging rights over his fellows. A factor in the series unique character is the fact that, when a race is rained out, it cannot be made up. However, the track missing their race remains responsible for their share of the series points fund. This years other KISS Series stops are scheduled for Bloomington Speedway at Bloomington, Ind. (May 2), Kokokmo Speedway at Kokomo, Ind. (May 4), Gas City I-69 Speedway at Gas City, Ind. (May 9), Lawrenceburg Speedway at Lawrenceburg, Ind. (May 17), Tri-State Speedway at Haubstadt, Ind. (May 25), and Paragon Speedway at Paragon, Ind. (May 31). Stanbrough is the winningest driver in the series with series point championships in 2003, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2010, and 2012. The only other multiple championship winner is Brady Short who took the title in 2008 and 2013. In route to his 2013 series championship, Short won at Bloomington Speedway and Gas City I-69 Speedway. Robert Ballou prevailed at Kokomo Speedway; and Daron Clayton won at Tri-State Speedway. The other three events went to the weatherman. The Action Track has hosted the KISS series seven times before with Jon Stanbrough having three wins there making him the only multiple winner. Other winners of races at Terre Haute are Tony Elliott, Shane Cottle, Levi Jones , and Robert Ballou. This year, the Terre Haute stop in the series will also be sanctioned by the Midwest Sprint Car Series. This additional sanction should help to insure a huge car count. In addition to non-winged sprint cars, UMP open wheel modifieds will be in competition. This competition is likely to attract the best and fastest modifieds as the half mile track offers them a rare opportunity to stretch their legs and take advantage of all of the horsepower under their hoods. WELCH TO INTERN WITH USAC Dillon Welch of Carmel is a 20 year old telecommunications major at Ball State University. However, he is a racer at heart. Under the watchful eye of his father and car owner, ESPN IndyCar/NASCAR commentator Vince Welch, the younger Welch raced quarter midgets and then midgets. The younger Welch began his internship with the United States Auto Club at Tony Stewarts Eldora Speedway last Saturday night when he covered the Don Branson/Jud Larson Classic working alongside Eldoras veteran announcer Dustin Jarrett. About his new assignment, the younger Welch said, Im very grateful and excited for this opportunity to come on board with USAC. Being able to announce racing has long been a personal goal, and to make my announcing debut at one of the worlds premier short track facilities, covering my favorite type of racing, at a young age is a dream come true. About following his father into broadcasting, the younger Welch commented, My dad has played a big part in getting me interested in broadcasting. I have always wanted to be a driver and have had some great years behind the wheel of a midget and a quarter midget, but as Ive gotten older, Ive seen the value of broadcasting to the racing industry and the entertainment it provides. Im looking forward to hopefully catching up to my dad one day; but I know that he will help me whenever he can along the way. Ultimately it comes down to wanting to make a living in motorsports. Id prefer to be driving, something that Ive been doing since I was seven; but, if I can use my broadcasting skills to be involved in the sport, that is just great. My primary focus this year is the USAC internship; but, if time permits and the opportunity is there, Id never turn down the chance to jump back in the seat. AGATE Bloomington Speedway at Bloomington, Ind. (April 18) Sprint Car Feature: 1. Brady Short 2. Nick Bilbee 3. Casy Shuman 4. Dakota Jackson of Elizabethtown 5. Seth Parker 6. Chris Babcock, 7. Jordan Kinser 8. Ethan Barrow 9. Jeff Bland, Jr. 10. Carson Short Modified Feature: 1. Brad Barrow 2. Kenny Camichael, Jr. 3. Kenny Carmichael, Sr. 4. Wes Leigh 5. Randy Tarter 6. Jeff Deckard 7. A.J. Clark 8. Jason Clark 9. Sam Wray 10. Tyler Loughmiller Super Stock Feature: 1. Tyler Cain 2. Aaron Fields of Taylorsvillle 3. Lee Hobbs 4. Steve Hollars 5. Jack Frye 6. Steve Hawkin 7. Chris Hillman 8. Marty Cooper 9. Dustin Shoulders 10. Jim Pfeiffer, Sr. Hornet Feature: 1. Luke Bland 2. Greg Garrison 3. Matt Hamilton 4. Felisha Deweese of Columbus 5. Justin Patterson 6. Keegan Cox 7. Whitney Baldwin 8. Chris Hanners 9. Chris Deckard 10. James Lane Brownstown Speedway at Brownstown, Ind. (April 19) Late Model Feature: 1. Brad Bsrrow 2. Cody Mahoney 3. Steve Godsey 4. Elliott Despain 5. Matt Patus 6. Mark Bechelli of Elizabethtown 7. Edgar Godsey 8. Troy Worrick 9. Adam Bowman 10. Cully Chapman Modified Feature: 1. Devin Gilpin of Columbus 2. Brad Barrow 3. Chad Combs 4. Dennis Boknecht of Cortland 5. Jeremy Owens 6. Richie Lex 7. Rick Gumm 8. Clayton Perry 9. Darren Crawhorn 10. Dustin Foster Super Stock Feature: 1. Aaron Fields of Taylorsville 2. Tyler Cain 3. Lee Hobbs 4. Danny Hupp 5. Jamey Wilso 6. Paul Ortman 7. Steve Hollars 8. Tanner Chastain 9. Levi Lokey 10. Mitchell Maxie Pure Stock Feature: 1. Dusten Carr 2. Chris Workman 3. Branden Carr 4. Brad Kemp 5. Michael Cranmer 6. Tim Reed 7. Jim Ruddick 8. Butch Bennett 9. Jason Basham 10. Matt Weston Hornet Feature: 1. Jacob Owens 2. Austin Burton 3. Justin Robertson 4. Greg Garrison 5. Brian Mitchell 6. John Mayer, Jr. 7. James Matthews 8. Ryan Hehman 9. Zach Pranger 10. Keegan Cox Eldora Speedway at Rossburg, Ohio (April 19) Don Branson/Jud Larson USAC National Sprint Car Feature: 1. Dave Darland 2. Chase Stockon of Elizabethtown 3. Tracy Hines 4. Jerry Coons, Jr 5. Brady Bacon 6. Bryan Clauson 7. Jon Stanbrough 8. Justin Grant 9. Robert Ballou 10. Scotty Weir Modified Feature: 1. Matt Westfall 2. Jerry Bowersock 3. David Smith 4. Zsch Schroeder 5. Jesse Bitterling 6. Scott Bowersock 7. Rob Starkey 8. Jeff Koz 9. Brandon Vaughan 10. Chad Rosenbeck Stock Car Feature:.1 Jeff Koz 2. Chris Douglas 3. Andy King 4. Jordan Conover 5. Adam Schaeff 6. Frank Paladino 7. Earnie Woodward 8. Wsyne Williams 9. Eric Sandlin 10. Alex Peace Gas City I-69 Speedway at Gas City, Ind. (April 18) Sprint Car Feature: 1. Shsne Cottle 2. Jon Stanbrough 3. Shane Cockrum 4. Dave Darland 5. Chad Boespflug 6. Bryan Clauson 7. Justin Grant 8. Jerry Coons, Jr. 9. Scotty Weir 10. Chris Gurley Midget Feature: 1. Chett Gerke 2. Isaac Chappel 3. Thomas Meseraull 4. Lyndsey Ligouri 5. Nick Speidel 6. Justin Dickerson 7. Duke Nalon 8. Gary Gipson Modified Feature: 1. Derek Losh 2. Rob Starkey 3. Collin Thrilby 4. Tony Anderson 5. Todd Sherman 6. Bill Lewis 7. Scott Martin 8. Zeke McKenzie 9. Jim Mallery 10. Bill Bradley Thunder Car Feature: 1. Ervin Turner 2. Kaleb Nutter 3. Bob Bourff 4. Tony Anderson 5. Jerald Owens 6. Rick Frasure 7. Brandon Nutter 8. Rany Brommes 9. Brad Johnson 10. Ryan Ramseyer Lawrenceburg Speedway of Lawrenceburg, Ind. (April 19) Sprint Car Feature: 1. Logan Hupp of Columbus 2. Joss Moffatt of Columbus 3. Landon Simon 4. Shawn Westerfeld 5. Thomas Meseraull 6. Jordan Kinser 7. Garrett Abrams 8. Adam Miller 9. Michael Fischesser 10. T.J. Heil Modified Feature: 1. Adam Hamilton 2. Scotty Kincaid 3. Adam Stricker 4. Weasel Rhoades 5. Tony McVey 6. Austin Mills 7. Cody Smith 8. Jim Fliehaman Pure Stock Feature: 1. Scott Beeler 2. Corebin McRoberts 3. Rocky Standish 4. David Mefford 5. Jimmy Block 6. Scott Hensley 7. Chris Combs 8. Joel Andrews 9. Don Grace 10. Mark Ziepfel Hornet Feature: 1. Dalton Roark 2. Tim Schumacher 3. Dave Cooper 4. Anddrew Roark 5. Brandon Alexander 6. Gage Clarj 7. Kevin Stamper 8. Joe Smith 9. Andy Martini 10. David Bumgardner Lincoln Park Speedway at Putnamville, Ind. (April 19) Sprint Car Feature:1. Brady Short 2. Chad Boespflug 3. Brent Beauchamp 4. Seth Parker 5. Chris Gurley 6. Robert Cummings 7. Troy Link 8. Ethan Barrow 9. Brian Hayden 10. Brian Karraker Modified Feature: 1. Jesse Cramer 2. Kenny Carmichael, Jr. 3. Randy Lines 4. Randy Shuman 5. Dan Lewellen 6. Jimmy Hayden 7. Kenny Carmichael, Sr. 8. Jeff Deckard 9. Wayne Newlin 10. Jake Humphrey Super Stock Feature: 1. Doug McCullough 2. Josh Boller 3. Kenny Carmichael, Sr. 4. Kenny Carmichael, Jr. 5. Travis Heramb 6. Dan McCullough 7. David Daniels 8. Scott Carrington 9. J.R. Watkins 10. Jaylen Frye Bomber Feature: 1. C.J. Bryan 2. Doug McCullough 3. Blake Cross 4. Johnny Lane 5. James Walters 6. Tim Wright 7. David Wallen 8. Scott Tidwell 9. Kyle Krupa 10. Cody Wright Twin Cities Raceway Park at Vernon, Ind. (April 19) Late Model Feature -- Marty ONeal Modified Feature -- Trent Green Super Stock Feature -- Randy Petro of Columbus Pure Stock Feature -- Troy Clark of North Vernon Hornet Feature -- Cody Perry
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