Billy Moyer Jr sweeps Kentucky Doubleheader

     CALVERT CITY, Kentucky – Billy Moyer Jr. led all 50 laps of the second night of the Southern All Star Dirt Racing Series’ Kentucky Doubleheader Saturday night at Kentucky Lake Motor Speedway. After setting the fastest time in qualifying at 15.115, Moyer started on the pole Saturday night and never looked back. Dane Dacus was able to close the gap as the pair drove their way through lapped traffic, but could not get around Moyer. By sweeping the two-night event, Moyer took home a total of $10,000 in prize money. Dylan Ames, Riley Hickman and Ashley Newman rounded out the top five. Terry English (9th), Jeffrey Bailey (10th), Brad Mitchell (12th), Dylan Thompson (14th), Jarryd Holshouser (18th), Charles LaPlant (19th), Tim Brown (22nd) and Chris Shelton (23rd) were local competitors in the Southern All Star Dirt Racing Series.
     In the 50-lap feature for the NeSmith Chevrolet Dirt Late Model Series there were four lead changes, with John Owenby taking the checkered flag. Owenby held off Friday night’s winner, Riley Hickman, by a mere 0.299 second margin. Owenby took the lead back from Hickman on lap 48 and the two battled for the final two laps. Ashley Newman came in third followed by Ronnie Johnson and Matt Henderson
     The Open Wheel Modified divison saw Josh Harris claim is fourth victory this season at KLMS. J R Mason was closing in on Harris using the top of the track in the closing laps. However, when Harris moved up to block Mason, he was able to hold Mason off. Josh Sissom, Bryan Higgerson and Josh Holley comprised the rest of the top five.
     Chad Boone completed the sweep of the weekend in the Stock Car division. Boone bested Mike Lentz, Tyler Stevenson and Clay Story
     Mike Neighbors swept the Pure Stock division this past weekend and remained undefeated. Mike Watson, Mike Welch, Chad Weiner and William Collum rounded out the top five.
     The Kentucky Vintage Racing Association rounded out the racing card on Saturday night and Mark Moore won the 12-lap feature. The KVRA races 1930s and 40s coupes on modern racing chassis. Brian Howell, Matt Moore, Dennis English and Andy Hutson finished second through fifth, respectively.
     Racing will resume at Kentucky Lake Motor Speedway on Saturday, September 5th with a regular program. More information can be found at kylakespeedway.com

Results – Race No. 14, August 29, 2015
CALVERT CITY, Kentucky – Results of Saturday’s races at Kentucky Lake Motor Speedway:
Southern All Star Dirt Racing Series – 1. Billy Moyer Jr.; 2. Dane Dacus; 3. Dylan Ames; 4. Riley Hickman; 5. Ashley Newman; 6. Kevin Cole; 7. Eric Hickerson; 8. Jonathon Rowan; 9. Terry Enlish; 10. Jeffrey Bailey; 11. Paul Jorgensen; 12. Brad Mitchell; 13. Vic Hill; 14. Dylan Thompson; 15. Wendell Wallace; 16. Eric Cooley; 17. Jake Knowles; 18. Jarryd Holshouser; 19. Charles LaPlant; 20. Dillon Tidmore; 21. Brad Skinner; 22. Tim Brown; 23. Chris Shelton; 24. Brandon Kinzer
Fast Qualifier: Billy Moyer Jr., 15.115

NeSmith Dirt Late Model Series – 1. John Owenby; 2. Riley Hickman; 3. Ashley Newman; 4. Ronnie Johnson; 5. Matt Henderson; 6. Troy English; 7. Jake Teague; 8. Eric Cooley; 9. Tait Davenport; 10. Ryan King; 11. Ronnie Cooper; 12. Ricky Waggoner; 13. Ryan Crane; 14. Michael Lewis; 15. Chase Edge; 16. Mark Roland; 17. Ben Garner; 18. Marcus Minga; 19. Gavin Landers; 20. Todd Morrow; 21. Evan Taylor; 22. Eric Hickerson; 23. Michael Blount; 24. Credence Mott
B-Main winners: Jake Teague, Todd Morrow
Fast Qualifier: John Owenby, 15.840

MODIFIED – 1. Josh Harris; 2. J R Mason; 3. Josh Sissom; 4. Bryan Higgerson; 5. Josh Holley; 6. John Clippinger
Heat race winners: Josh Harris, J R Mason
Fast Qualifier: Josh Harris

STOCK CAR –  1. Chad Boone; 2. Mike Lentz; 3. Tyler Stevenson; 4. Clay Story
Heat race winner: Chad Boone

PURE STOCK – 1. Mike Neighbors; 2. Mike Watson; 3. Mike Welch; 4. Chad Weiner; 5. William Collum
Heat race winners: Mike Watson, Mike Neighbors

VINTAGE – 1. Mark Moore; 2. Brian Howell; 3. Matt Moore; 4. Dennis English; 5. Andy Hutson; 6. Howard Hutson; 7. Hunter Lyles; 8. Joe Adams; 9. Dave Davidson; 10. Shane Adams

Southern All Stars and NeSmith Series make Kentucky Lake debut

     CALVERT CITY, Kentucky – Billy Moyer Jr. picked up the $4,000 victory in the first ever appearance by the Southern All Star Dirt Racing Series Friday night at Kentucky Lake Motor Speedway. Moyer, who claimed three victories at KLMS last season, made his season debut at the 3/8th mile oval in Calvert City, Kentucky. In the 40-lap feature Moyer was able to claim the lead, charging from the third position on a mid-race restart. Moyer led the rest of the way, holding off Ashley Newman as they worked their way through lapped traffic. Newman, who started on the pole, finished second. Riley Hickman, Brandon Kinzer and Dylan Ames rounded out the top five. Local competitors who competed in the event were Tanner English (8th), Jeffery Bailey (10th), Jarryd Holshouser (11th), Terry English (12th), Tim Brown (15th) and Brad Mitchell (18th).
     The NeSmith Chevrolet Dirt Late Model Series made its first ever trip to the Bluegrass State last weekend. Riley Hickman dominated the $2,500 to win, 50-lap feature Friday night, leading the last 38 laps of the race. Hickman took the lead from Matt Henderson on lap 12 and never looked back. Henderson would finish the race in second, just 0.937 seconds behind Hickman. Ryan King, John Owenby and Jake Teague took positions three through five, respectively. Local competitors in the feature were Tait Davenport (7th), Troy English (9th), Evan Taylor (19th), Kevin Poole (20th), Credence Mott (22nd) and Ricky Waggoner (23rd).
     In the Open Wheel Modified division Trent Young notched his third feature win of the season. Young held off Josh Harris and Bryce Jewell to extend his championship points lead. Justin Houston and J R Mason rounded out the top five.
     Chad Boone parked his Stock Car in victory lane again Friday night. Boone was able to hold off Mike Lentz, who won the heat race earlier in the night. Kassidi Gibbs and Clay Story rounded out the field.
     Mike Neighbors remained undefeated in 2015 in the Pure Stock division. Mike Watson, Mike Welch, Lisa Wadley and William Collum finished second through fifth, respectively.

Results – Race No. 13, August 28, 2015
CALVERT CITY, Kentucky – Results of Saturday’s races at Kentucky Lake Motor Speedway:
Southern All Star Dirt Racing Series – 1. Billy Moyer Jr.; 2. Ashley Newman; 3. Riley Hickman; 4. Brandon Kinser; 5. Dylan Ames; 6. Eric Cooley; 7. Vic Hill; 8. Tanner English; 9. Jake Knowles; 10. Jeffery Bailey; 11. Jarryd Holshouser; 12. Terry English; 13. Brad Skinner; 14. Dillon Tidmore; 15. Tim Brown; 16. Chris Shelton; 17. Eric Hickerson; 18. Brad Mitchell; 19. Dane Dacus; 20. Dennis Busch; 21. Jonathon Rowan; 22. Tony Morris; 23. Rodney Melvin; 24. Wendell Wallace
B-Main winners: Tanner English, Wendell Wallace
Fast Qualifier: Riley Hickman, 15.278

NeSmith Dirt Late Model Series – 1. Riley Hickman; 2. Matt Henderson; 3. Ryan King; 4. John Owenby; 5. Jake Teague; 6. Ashley Newman; 7. Tait Davenport; 8. Eric Cooley; 9. Troy English; 10. Todd Morrow; 11. Grant Garrison; 12. Ronnie Cooper; 13. Ronnie Johnson; 14. Ryan Crane; 15. Mark Roland; 16. Chase Edge; 17. Michael Lewis; 18. Marcus Minga; 19. Evan Taylor; 20. Kevin Poole; 21. Eric Hickerson; 22. Credence Mott; 23. Ricky Waggoner; 24. Bronson Berry
B-Main winners: Todd Morrow, Eric Cooley
Fast Qualifier: Riley Hickman, 16.288

MODIFIED – 1. Trent Young; 2. Josh Harris; 3. Bryce Jewell; 4. Justin Houston; 5. J R Mason; 6. John Clippinger; 7. Josh Holley; 8. Jay Isom; 9. Hunt Gossum; 10. Jeff Elliott
Heat race winners: Bryce Jewell, Trent Young
Fast Qualifier: Josh Harris, 16.813

STOCK CAR –  1. Chad Boone; 2. Mike Lentz; 3. Kassidi Gibbs; 4. Clay Sotry; 5. Mike Hodges
Heat race winner: Mike Lentz

PURE STOCK – 1. Mike Neighbors; 2. Mike Watson; 3. Mike Welch; 4. Lisa Wadley; 5. William Collum; 6. Keith Watson; 7. Keith Mangrum
Heat race winners: Mike Watson, Mike Neighbors