Bryce Jewell closes gap for modified championship

     CALVERT CITY, Kentucky – Bryce Jewell of Madisonville, Kentucky picked up his third win of the year in the Open Wheel Modified division at Kentucky Lake Motor Speedway. The win closed the gap between Trent Young and himself for the $6,000 championship prize to just 18 points. Jewell was able to hold off Josh Harris by a 1.258 second split to take home the checkered flag. Rounding out the top five were Jeff Parks, Keith McKinney and Hunt Gossum.
      Tim Brown parked in victory lane for the fifth time this season in the Super Late Model feature. Brown was able to stay in front of Jarryd Holshouser who was gaining steadily. Brad Mitchell and Butch Kruckeberg placed third and fourth, respectively.
     Calvert City’s Troy English got his Crate Late Model out front early and never looked back, picking up his third win of the season. Tait Davenport, who missed several weeks at Kentucky Lake Motor Speedway, returned Saturday night and picked up a second place finish. Credence Mott, Kevin Poole and Austin Flint rounded out the top five.
     A short field in the Pure Stock division lead to the decision to run them with the Stock Car division Saturday Night. Owensboro’s Chad Boone picked up the victory in the combination feature. The win brings Boone’s tally to five for the 2015 season. Tya Cunningham, Mike Neighbors and Mike Watson finished second through fifth, respectively.
      Racing will continue at Kentucky Lake Motor Speedway with another regular program on August 22nd. The following week brings the Southern All Star Racing Series and NeSmith Dirt Late Model Series to KLMS for a two-night event. The event will also have two full nights of Open Wheel Modifieds, Stock Cars and Pure Stocks. For more information visit www.kylakespeedway.com

           
Results – Race No. 12, August 15, 2015
CALVERT CITY, Kentucky – Results of Saturday’s races at Kentucky Lake Motor Speedway:
LATE MODEL – 1. Tim Brown, Benton, Ky.; 2. Jarryd Holshouser, Boaz, Ky..; 3. Brad Mitchell, Madisonville, Ky.; 4. Butch Kruckeberg, Edwardsvillle, Ill.
Heat race winner: Tim Brown
Fast Qualifier: Tim Brown, 15.235

MODIFIED – 1. Bryce Jewell, Madisonville, Ky.; 2. Josh Harris, Utica, Ky.; 3. Jeff Parks, Marion, Ill.; 4. Keith McKinney, Dawson Springs, Ky.; 5. Hunt Gossum, Mayfield, Ky.; 6.John Clippinger, Evansville, Ind.; 7.Josh Holley, Cadiz, Ky.; 8. Daniel Wadley, Herndon, Ky.; 9. Paul Miles, Owensboro, Ky.
Heat race winners: Bryce Jewell, Josh Harris
Fast Qualifier: Bryce Jewell, 16.311

CRATE – 1. Troy English, Calvert City, Ky.; 2. Tait Davenport, Benton, Ky.; 3. Credence Mott, Vienna, Ill.; 4. Kevin Poole, Paducah, Ky.; 5. Austin Flint, Mayflied, Ky.; 6. Josh Cherry, Cuba, Ky.; 7. Angela Cummins, Calvert City, Ky.; 8. Adam Ray, Smithland, Ky.; 9. Frank Cummins, Calvert City, Ky.
Heat race winner: Adam Ray, Troy English
Fast Qualifier: Credence Mott, 16.253

STOCK CAR –  1. Chad Boone, Owensboro, Ky.; 2. Talitha Cunningham, Murray, Ky.; 3. Mike Neighbors, Cerulean, Ky.; 4. Mike Watson, West Paducah, Ky.; 5. Mike Lentz, Herrin, Ill.; 6. Clay Story, Benton, Ky.
Heat race winner: Talitha Cunningham