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LAKEPORT, Calif. – It was an action-packed opening night at Lakeport Speedway for the second race in the 2013 Lakeport Ukiah Challenge Series race last Saturday, April 20.
The action brought fans from all over to be treated to some of the best stock car racing on the West Coast.
On the agenda for the night events were the Gravitate Modifieds, the Volvo Rents Mini Stocks, the Bandoleros, the Legend Cars and the Taco Bell Bombers.
The weekend saw new drivers take to the seat in the modified division, as well as Colby Furia starting the season off with another victory, along with a repeat winner in the Legends of Robert Gilliland.
The racing action started in Legend division with local and visiting drivers taking to the track for the action packed night of racing. The fast time was set by Robert Gilliland at a 14.309 with Bill Kistenmocher coming home with the second place time.
The racing action saw local driver Ian Elliot have mechanical problems in the heat race, at the drop of the green flag it was Kistenmocher who jumped out to the early lead over second place legend car of Gilliland. At the checkers in the heat it was Kistenmocher, Gilliland and then Mark Miller.
The main event saw Miller starting on the pole with Elliot starting on the outside pole. Coming to the acceleration line it was Elliot who jumped out to the lead followed by Gilliland. Elliot continued to hold a strong lead over Gilliland till a late race caution came out, and at the restart it saw Gilliland jump out to the lead and not look back to take his second main event win for the 2013 racing season.
In the Volvo Rents Mini Stock division, the fast time was set by James Stillman with a 14.075. At the start of the heat race it was Sean Keown, who returned to the mini stock division for this race night, who jumped out to the lead followed by Eddie Barnett. The pair stayed nose to tail for the remainder of the race with James Stillman working his way up through the field to finish in the four spot.
At the start of the main event, sitting on the front row was Mike Peterson Sr. and Sean Keown. Coming out of turn number four Sean Keown lost control of his car, bringing out a yellow before the race got started.
On the restart it was Barnett who jumped out to the early lead followed by Peterson Jr. It did not take long for Stillman to work his way up through the field to the second spot on the field.
The pair of Barnett and Stillman battled it out for many laps as they weaved in and out of lapped traffic until Stillman was able to make the pass for the lead on lap 24 to go on to take his first victory for the 2013 racing season. At the checkers it was Stillman taking the win, followed by Barnett and Peterson Jr.
The Bandoleros saw Frankie Pickrell set the fast time with a 14.121. At the start of the heat race it was Washburn starting on the pole with Nuno on his outside pole. At the drop of the green it was Nuno wjp jumped out to the lead. On lap 6 it was 2012 track champion Colby Furia who went the lead, going on to take the win in the heat race.
At the start of the main event it was Washburn on the pole with Nuno on the outside pole. At the drop of the green it was Washburn who jumped out to the lead. Furia was working his way up from the back of the pack and made the pass for the lead on lap number 8, with Frankie Pickrell working his way up to the front as well. From lap 9 on it was Furia and Pickrell battling for the lead, and at the checkers it was Furia, Pickrell and Washburn.
In the Taco Bell Bombers it was a full field of 20 cars that took to the track for a very exciting set of heat races followed by a very action0packed main event to cap the events off for the night at Lakeport Speedway.
The heat race wins went to Brian White, Joey Bracket and Mike Collins, and the fast time for the night for the bombers was set by Scott Sabol at a 13.931.
The main event saw Braid Laird start on the pole with Don Cox starting on the outside pole. The race started like any other race at Lakeport Speedway with the fast guys starting at the back of the field, putting on a show, working their way through the field making their way to the front.
Coming out of turn number four the number 20 car of Trevor Abella spun as the leaders where approaching behind. That left rookie driver Trystan Mucci no place to go, so he tried to avoid the wreck by moving to the high side of the track. He collected the leaders of the race as they came around and sent Eddie Klein hard into the outside retaining wall and collected Andrew Snider, causing a length cleanup.
Some cars retired to the pit area for the night, but others went in to make repairs and return before the cleanup of cars and fluid was complete.
On the restart after the red flag, the pole position was taken by Jackson Long with Mike Collins on the outside poll. It was Collins who jumped out the lead and was working his was on putting cars laps down as he progressed through the field.
It was Sabol starting in the rear on the restart the guy that was making up the most ground. He made his way up to the fifth spot by lap number 20. It was lap 21 when going into turn number three contact was made between Cox and Kollenborn, causing a large crash the collected four cars and brought out another red flag condition for the following clean up.
At the restart it was Collins who jumped back out to the lead over Smith. At the checkers it was Collins, Sabol and Buzzard.
In the Gravitate Modifieds’ first race for the 2013 racing season it saw many familiar faces in the division, as well as rookie driver Sierra Furia making her first start in the Modifieds.
Race fans could have thrown a blanket over the top three drivers in the division with Thomas Wright setting fast time at 12.723, followed by David Lyndall at a 12.735 and then the rookie driver making her first start set the third quick time with a 12.753.
In the heat race it was Richard Knight who took the early lead followed by Steve Taylor. Contact was made between David Lyndall and Thomas Wright, sending right for a flight between turns one and two coming to rest just short of the wall. At the restart it was Knight in the lead, going on to win the main followed by Nielson and Taylor.
Sitting on the poll of the main event it was Richard Knight and Steve Taylor. Knight jumped out to the lead followed by Taylor, but it was not long until Wright and Lyndall were all over the rear bumper of Knight trying to make the pass for second.
On lap 21 there was contact between Lyndall, Knight and Wright, which sent Lyndall hard into the outside wall bring out the caution flag.
At the restart it was Nielson on the poll with Robert Byers sitting on the outside poll, and in the third spot it was Sierra Furia who had made her way up through the field from the back of the pack to start in third spot. At the checkers it was Nielson who got the win, followed by Byers and Furia.
The action continues this next weekend on Saturday, April 27, at Ukiah Speedway for the next round in the Lakeport Ukiah Challenge.
On the racing ticket it will be the Extreme Asphalt Outlaws, the Modifieds, Bandoleros, Bombers, Legends and Pro-4 Modifieds.
The gates open at 3:30 p.m. with the racing action starting at 5 p.m.
There is a full slate of racing action planned that is sure to entertain all members of the family.
For complete events details visit www.ukiahspeedway.com and make sure to follow the track on Facebook.
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Question: While bow hunting for turkeys last week, I saw a flock of hens and jakes on the side of a highway and I got to wondering if it’s legal to hunt off the side of a highway.
I know we can’t shoot across a highway, but exactly how many yards or feet away does a bow hunter have to be? (Rafael O.)
Answer: It is unlawful to discharge a firearm or release an arrow or crossbow bolt over or across any public road or other established way open to the public in an unsafe and reckless manner (Fish and Game Code, section 3004(b)). Definitions for road and roadway can be found in the California Vehicle Code, sections 527 and 530.
In addition, most counties have ordinances setting the distance from a public roadway that one must be to lawfully discharge a firearm. Many counties require 150 feet, but this distance varies and you will have to check with the appropriate county’s sheriff’s department to determine the legal distance.
It is always unlawful to negligently discharge a firearm, and the discharge of a firearm from or upon a public road or highway is prohibited (California Penal Code, section 374c).
Hand reels
Question: I recently acquired a hand reel (Cuban yoyo.) Are there any restrictions on using one? What part of the Fish and Game Code applies to their usage? (Will E.)
Answer: Yes, these basic handheld reels are legal to use. Just add some line, tie on your hook, add bait, drop in your line and you're fishing. It doesn’t get much easier or less expensive than this method. Standard methods apply, so if you are fishing in inland waters (three hooks with bait or three lures with three hooks each) or fishing in the ocean for rockfish (two hooks), you need to follow the hook restrictions as if you had a rod attached.
If you do happen to hook a big fish, just be sure you’ll be able to land it!
Starry flounder east of the Carquinez Bridge
Question: Can you please clarify the starry flounder regulations in saltwater vs. freshwater? I know that flounder are included in the rockfish-cabezon-greenling (RCG) regulations in saltwater, with limits and a definite season.
However, when they move upstream (east) of the Carquinez Bridge into inland waters, do the same regulations still apply? Or, may they be taken year-round with no limit as they are not mentioned in the freshwater regulations? (Barbara U.)
Answer: According to California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) Capt. Bob Puccinelli, because the fresh water limits for starry flounder are the same as the ocean limits, the limits would adhere to any closures in ocean waters as well. In other words, when there is an ocean closure (zero limit), there would be a corresponding zero limit in freshwater as well.
Non-lead pellets for squirrels in condor country?
Question: I hunt ground squirrels with pellet guns as I understand they don't fall into the category of firearms. My question is, do I have to use non-lead pellets? (James T.)
Answer: While not specifically prohibited for pellet guns, the intent of the non-lead ammunition requirement laws is to prevent lead from being introduced into animals that California condors may eat. Ground squirrels could fall into this category but the law does not expressly prohibit lead pellets. Non-lead pellets are available.
Glasses when abalone diving
Question: I wear reading glasses. I don't like to take my glasses on the beach or in the water with me because I don't want them to get scratched. However, without my glasses, I cannot clearly read the new abalone cards. Last season I accidentally used the wrong tag (one that was not in sequential order) because I could not read the numbers.
What can I do to make this easier? (Zoe D., Trinidad)
Answer: I can empathize with your frustrations. You may want to consider including non-prescription reading glasses and/or a small magnifying glass in your dive bag. Either can be purchased at many convenience stores for under $15.
At least with these you would not have to risk losing or breaking your prescription glasses and you will be able to comply with the regulations.
Carrie Wilson is a marine environmental scientist with the California Department of Fish and Wildlife. While she cannot personally answer everyone’s questions, she will select a few to answer each week in this column. Please contact her at
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HIDDEN VALLEY LAKE, Calif. – The HVL Men’s Niners Golf Club held a medal play tournament on Thursday, April 18.
The results were:
- First flight: Woody Fink, Cliff Hughes, Fred Figg and Bruce Brashares all tied for the top spot at net 34.
- Second flight: Olie Smith was first with 31, Bill Kyle was second with 34 and Al Burrows third, 35. Third flight: Phil Tyler posted the lowest net of the round, 30. Jim Hodges was second with 33 and Doug Carter third with 37.
- Fourth flight: Don Holland came in first at 31. Pete Gumina was second with 36 and Paul Peterson was third with 37.
Closest to the Par 3 Pins were Woody Fink and Bill Kyle.
Forty-nine men participated in the day’s events.
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LAKEPORT, Calif. – It was a cold windy night that welcomed race fans and drivers this last weekend at Ukiah Speedway, and fans were treated to an exciting night of racing action on the track that was the kickoff of the 2013 Lakeport Ukiah Challenge Series.
The racing action kicked off in the Extreme Asphalt Outlaw division with Kyle Tellstrom setting the new track record in the division at 13.543.
Tellstrom went on to battle in the main event with Shelby Helm for many laps of side by side racing until Helm was pressured to slip up going into turn number four. That allowed Tellstrom to make the pass for the lead to move onto to take his first victory of the 2013 racing season.
That was just the start of the racing night, with the action in the Mini Stock division seeing James Stillman setting a fast time with a 15.124.
At the drop of the green flag Eddie Barnett jumped out to the early lead with Stillman right on his tail. The two battled back and forth for many laps until Stillman had a mechanical problem with his car that cost him some spots.
After Stillman gathered his car back together he made his way back up to second but did not have enough time to make another challenge for the lead. At the checkers it was Barnett, Stillman and Peterson.
In the legend cars the front row was made up of Mark Miller on the pole with Robert Gilliland starting on the outside pole.
After an early race caution sent Miller to the back, the restart saw Gilliland jump out to the lead to be passed a few laps later by Robert Lozano.
Lozano led until a late race caution forced a restart with Lozano on the pole and Gilliland on the outside. Gilliland jumped out to the lead to go on and take the win followed by Frazer and Lozano.
The Jammer division saw many new faces behind the wheel for the opening night of racing, but it saw a few familiar faces in victory lane.
At the drop of the green it was Dylan Washburn who jumped out to the lead of the whole group of cars and he continued to lead his Jr. Jammer division to go on and take his first victory for the 2013 racing season.
In the pro division it was Wayne Young of Kelseyville making a pass early on in the race to take the lead in the pro division, taking the lead of the whole race from Washburn with only two laps remaining.
There were 28 bombers that showed up to the speedway with 16 of them being locked in by time for the A main event with the remaining 12 cars having to battle it out in a 20 lap B main event.
Brian White worked his way up from the back of the B Main to take the win followed, at the checkers by Kollenborn, Verde and Leslie Marrufo.
At the drop of the checkers it saw eventual winner Scott Sabol have to work his way up from the back of the field, with the two cars of David Land and Jesse Frey starting on the front row. The two battled side by side for many laps until Frey jumped out to the early lead.
There was an early race caution for a single car spin and at the restart it saw young Tim Buzzard Jr. jump out to a commanding lead.
Buzzard battled in the lead until another caution flew and put Buzzard up against Sabol on a restart. At the drop of the green Sabol jumped out to the lead going into turn one, not looking back to take the win although he had to hold off a couple restarts with Mike Collins. At the checkers it was Sabol, Collins and Buzzard.
The racing action continues this weekend with opening night at Lakeport Speedway.
Racing on Saturday at Lakeport Speedway will be the Gravitate Modifieds, The Taco Bell Bombers, the Volvo Rents Mini Stocks, the Bandoleros and the Legend Cars.
Front gates open at 3:30 p.m., with racing action starting at 5 p.m.
For complete event details and schedule visit www.lakeportspeedway.com and make sure to like the speedway on Facebook.