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Show Roundabout Race Results There were only 2 trucks entered in each of the three quarter ton classes this week. They were all big, fast, and beautiful. Larry Webb and his big Black Dodge proved too much for Gene drive line during a practice run so he raced in 2 wheel drive in the Jeep class. Randy Warenski's 6 cylinder Toyota walked away with the win. It proved that the 4 wheel really makes a difference. line first for the win and the trophy. It was really a fun race to watch. There will not be any races now until January 6th allowing a break for the holidays. McGee's beautiful Blue Ford. With only 2 tries Larry took home a trophy. First time proved lucky for Gary Humes in the 34 ton Modified class. It took 3 tries for him to beat out our old Pro Rob Andreason, but when he put the pedal he was gone. There were enough trucks to have a 2 wheel class this week and the performance brought some surprises. Allen Strasburg, Kriss Sweat, Scott Hubbard, and Wayne Hansen were all joking about themselves and their trucks abilities in the pits. But when they got on the strip it was all business. Allen Strasburgs Ford and Scott Hubbards 52 Chev. were pretty well matched, so much in fact, that first one then the other won a heat. The bets were on as to the outcome, as they lined up once again on the starting line. Scott was first off the starting line and he held the lead all the way to take the win and trophy. Allen was right behind him. The finals in the 12 ton Modified class were down to Darrell Frampton in Old Yeller, to Kent Gurney in his beautiful Dodge. Both experienced drivers. It took 3 tries for Kent to beat out Darrell, but win he did. Mike Strasburgs' Bronco broke the front Mike Nagle punched the pedal and left Scott Sunderland behind for the 1st heat in the Dune Buggy Class but Scott was ready for him on the second try. When the green light came on he was off like a bat. The third try proved the same as the second, so Scott took home the trophy. When the Top Eliminator Class got down to the finals Kent Gurney and his Dodge W were up against Scott I Sunderland and his V.W. powered Buggy. Experience told Kent when and how hard to put the pedal down and thats just what he did. When the green light flashed he was gone, to take two out of two heats to win the trophy. There was much speculation during the Powder Puff this week. 16 year old Shalane Gurney was up against her mother Carolyn, during the final heats. She surprised a lot of people. The first trip down the strip was Carolyns, with room to spare. But by the second heat Shalane had figured out what makes Darrell Framp-tons Framp-tons 73 Chevy tick. So when Carolyn punched the pedal in Kents big, fast Dodge, Shalane was a little faster. When the 3rd heat came along both girls were primed and ready. Luck was with Shalane this week as she crossed the |