While this may be a blog about circle track racing and Demolition Derby participants don't race their cars, those individuals put as much time and dedication into their programs to make them worthy of an "In Staging" mention. Afterall, it took place on the race track! Tonight's event in Independence kicked off three nights of grandstand action at the 2011 Buchanan County Fair.
While the annual Demo was traditionally held on Friday nights, this year's edition was bumped ahead one night to make room for a new attraction, the NTPA Truck and Tractor Pull tomorrow night at the fairgrounds. Car counts seem to be shrinking at many Demos throughout the area, so it was nice to see a field of 40 cars sign into the three divisions tonight, as well as a healthy crowd in the grandstands. In addition to the 40 entries, three cars were offered for auction to those in the grandstands.
In the 4-Cylinder division, Glenn Luloff earned his second win in as many years during the fair special. Having won twice before in the 6-Cylinder division, including last year, Luloff put together a 4-Cylinder to test his luck. He out-lasted Shawn "Chevy" Tevis to take home the trophy.
4-Cylinder
1. 79 Glenn Luloff, Independence
2. C78 Shawn "Chevy" Tevis, Independence
3. 18D Dave Lynch, Independence
4. 19 Megan Mohlis, Fayette
5. 23 Jake Stamp, Oelwein (auction car)
6. 1E Tyler Etten, Independence
7. 56T Travis Foley, Independence
8. 1 Jess Ender, Independence
9. 00 Kensey Lee, Hawkeye
10. 18 Chris Luloff, Independence
11. R Jim Rasmussen, Hazleton
12. 11 Tim Close, Independence (auction car)
13. 88 Luke Bird, Winthrop
14. 21 Thomas Faust, Independence
15. 71 Brad Bird, Winthrop
16. 7 Austin Neuhaus, Quasqueton
17. 23 William Bernard, Independence
18. 69JR Josh Stamp, Oelwein
In the 6-Cylinders, former Buchanan County resident Gary Lynn, who now calls Liberty, Mo., home, proved one final hit to be the difference in that event. Unfortunately, a nose-to-nose hit he placed on Austin Holt ended his own night, leaving Holt with the winner's trophy.
During the race, those in attendance witnessed a rarity when the red flag came out for P.J. Flaucher's #32F. From my view in the tower, it appeared as though Flaucher may have been having a seizure, however his steering wheel caught on fire. He was head-butting the steering wheel to put out the flames. Flaucher was uninjured and provided some extra entertainment for the fans.
6-Cylinders
1. 87H Austin Holt, Independence
2. 56 Gary Lynn, Liberty, Mo.
3. 313 Kyle Harland, Independence
4. 577 Cody Tournier, Stanley
5. 56T Travis Foley, Independence
6. 57 Clint Franck, Walker
7. 7 Ryan Haar, Oelwein
8. 78 Matt Brown, Independence
9. 32F P.J. Flaucher, Jesup
10. 31D Bo Yearous, Oelwein
11. 126M Kyle Mentzer, Brandon
12. 16 Charles Conklin, Independence
13. 7 Kevin Moffet, Hazleton (auction car)
14. 95R Jim Rasmussen, Hazleton
15. 2 Russ Gager, Walker
16. 35 Brett Vanous, Quasqueton
Nick Amthauer topped a field of nine 8-Cylinder machines to take home the winner's share. His #6T out-lasted the #6C of Mike Letts.
8-Cylinders
1. 6T Nick Amthauer, Mt. Vernon
2. 6C Mike Letts, Manchester
3. 069 Cody Hahesy, Manchester
4. 8 Ed Pape, Manchester
5. 4-1/2C Curt Schultz, Waterloo
6. C78 Shawn "Chevy" Tevis, Independence
7. 34 Butch Peyton, Independence
8. 26 Matt Krempges, Independence
9. 35 James Marsh, Independence
Following tomorrow night's tractor pull, the showcase event of the weekend will hit Independence Motor Speedway on Saturday night for the fifth annual Dick Frye Memorial, a weekly points race for the IMCA Late Models, Modifieds, Stock Cars, SportMods and Hobby Stocks. See you there!
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