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The hour-long program, presented by Lang and a local Boy Scout Troop, begins at 7:30 p.m. and will be held at the park’s Education Pavilion.
Visitors are encouraged to bring their own lawn chairs and maybe even some bug spray if desired. Rain will cancel the program.
Clear Lake State Park is located at 5300 Soda Bay Road in Kelseyville.
Admission to the park is free to those attending the program.
Anyone having special needs should contact Clear Lake State Park staff Monday through Friday at 707-279-4294.
For further information on California State Parks go to www.parks.ca.gov .
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- Written by: Nadine Strauss
LAKEPORT, Calif. – Coming back from an early-race spin that sent him to the back of the pack, Eric Johnson of Kelseyville worked his way back to the front to claim his first season win and $750 in the NCRA modified class at Lakeport Speedway Saturday night.
Johnson also set fast time over the 13 car field with a 12.959 second lap and was the only competitor in the 12 second bracket.
In the Taco Bell Bombers, Mike Sullivan of Lakeport stole the lead away from Trevor Abella on lap nine and led the remaining distance to collect his second feature win of the year.
The visiting AAA Energy Systems Pro-4 Modifieds saw Ukiah’s Mike Peterson lead wire-to-wire and hold off the challenges of fast-qualifier (13.858) Chris Straka the second half of the 30-lapper to win his first Lakeport race.
Young Aiden Daniels of Fort Bragg led the entire distance to capture the D&P Pools Legends Car feature. And Trey Daniels of Fort Bragg passed Landon Snider on lap eight to make it win number 3 in the Anderson Logging Bandolero division.
In addition to the racing action over 100 kids of all ages were thrilled with rides around the race track in real race cars. The highlight of this event was a ride in the boat towed behind the crowd-favorite Shark Car that will be competing in the Lakeport Speedway boat race on Sept. 14.
Modified action began with outside pole setter Richard Knight out in front of Anthony Esburg and Mikey Snider. Charlie Collins passed Snider for third on lap six just before Johnson lost control, spun,and collected Tyler Caturegli. Johnson pitted for adjustments but returned before the action resumed.
Collins moved into second place on the restart as Chris Salmina and Ian Elliott were working their ways to join the font-runners. Collins moved to the high side and when he got next to Knight the two made contract, sending Collins sideways on the track. Collins gained control but lost his forward momentum.
Collins moved ahead again and took the lead only to be tapped in the rear from Knight. Knight regained the lead, but when Collins made his next bid for the number one spot, they toughed again, this time sending both cars spinning on the front-stretch.
Knight then drove toward Collins, spun around in the dirt covering Collins' car with infield dust. Knight was black-flagged and disqualified from the race for his actions.
This left Salmina and Darrin Sullivan up front for the double-file restart where those two battled back and forth for the lead the next five rounds until they, too, crashed together to slow the race again. At this point Kevin Coburn found himself in the lead with Johnson second and last-time winner Jeremy Nowlin third.
Johnson forged ahead of Coburn on the lap 21 restart and drove the remaining distance for the win. Coburn finished second with Nowlin third. Collins came back to post a fourth place finish and Sullivan raced back to place fifth.
Heat race wins went to Knight and Esburg. Coburn won the trophy dash.
Evan Smith led the first three circuits of the Taco Bell Bombers main event until Trevor Abella took control with an outside pass. Sullivan, Lauren Snider and Forrest Kuecker were next in line. Sullivan swapped places with Smith on lap six, and when Smith pushed high, Snider and Kuecker also got by. Sullivan made the winning pass on lap nine, and at the same time Kuecker retired his mount to the infield.
With only three laps to go while the leaders were driving through heavy lapped traffic, Abella was hit by John McCullough sending Abella’s car hard into the wall. Sullivan drove the final three to victory followed by Snider, Donovan Cox, Rick Jelton and Davey Jones.
Heat wins went to Sullivan and Snider. Snider also won the trophy dash.
With the elimination of trophy dash winner Wade Eldridge in a heat-race crash, only six cars took the green flag in the Pro-4 modified feature event. Peterson blasted out in front of Ashley Aceves at the drop of the green flag and pulled ahead while Andy Leuzinger and Ron Portlock were dicing for position. Leuzinger slowed on lap 8, allowing both Portlock and Straka to drive by. Leuzinger finally looped his car on lap 11 to slow the action.
Ten rounds later the yellow flag flew again when Straka spun in turn four. With only four laps to go Portlock’s engine went up in smoke which spread oil the entire length of the track. Peterson led the final rounds to capture his first Pro-4 victory over Leuzinger, Straka, Portlock and Aceves. Straka won the heat race.
The Legends Car feature went non-stop with Aiden Daniels and sister Kylie Daniels running one-two every lap. Cody Winchel finished third and also won the trophy dash and heat race. Dave Allen was the fourth place finisher. Kylie Daniels set fast time of 14.037 seconds.
The Bandolero race also ran without caution with Trey Daniels chalking up his third consecutive win. He also set fast time of 14.815 seconds. Snider finished second and also won the heat race. Justin Sabol won the trophy dash but had mechanical problems and was not able to start the main event.
The next auto race at Lakeport Speedway will be on Saturday, August 10. Back by popular demand will be the Pro Drifters for an exciting out-of-control display of horse-power, handing and speed.
Also competing will be the NCRA Modifieds, Taco Bell Bombers, Legends Cars, Jammers, Bandoleros, and Pro-4 Modifieds. Gates open at 5 pm with racing at 6 pm.
NCRA races at Lakeport Speedway are presented by Hillside Honda, Anderson Logging, Taco Bell, D & P Pools, Lake County Tribal Health, Lake Parts, Carlton Tires, Don Anderson Law Firm, Clearlake Redi-Mix, Steve Taylor Construction, Detail Plus, KXBX 98.3 FM, Lake County Welding, Perkins Pumps, Sheldon Signs and 707 Graphics.
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LAKEPORT, Calif. – After a two-week break, auto racing will return to Lakeport Speedway this Saturday night.
Plus as a special treat, drivers will be giving all the children a ride around the track in a real race car.
It will be the third event of the season under the new Northern California Racing Association management featuring the NCRA Modifieds, The Taco Bell Bombers, the D&P Pool Legends Cars, the Anderson Logging Bandoleros and the NCRA Jammers. Also joining the line-up will be the Nor-Cal Pro-4 Modifieds.
The points battle in NCRA’s top two divisions are close as they go into the second half of the championship competition.
Darrin Sullivan of Kelseyville leads the way in the modified chase with a seven point advantage over Eric Johnson, also of Kelseyville. Lakeport’s Richard Knight sits in third place, trailing Johnson by only eight points. Michael Snider holds fourth place, and Chris Salmina rounds out the top five.
This Saturday night the modifieds will be running for $750 to win.
In the Taco Bell Bomber class Lauren Snider of Kelseyville is the points leader, but Mike Sullivan sits in second, only 10 points behind. Third place in the chase goes to Rick Jelton, Davey Jones is fourth and Trevor Abella is fifth. At the last race Snider and Sullivan fought hard for the win but ended up crashing in the final rounds and did not finish the race.
Preceding Saturday’s action will be a Friday evening Test & Tune session from 6 to 8 p.m. so the drivers can tune up their cars.
Gates open at 5 p.m. with racing at 6 p.m. Children’s rides will begin right after the trophy dashes at approximately 6:30 p.m.
Front gate prices are $10 for general admission, $5 for kids ages 6-11, and children under 5 get in free.
NCRA races at Lakeport Speedway are presented by Hillside Honda, Anderson Logging, Taco Bell, D & P Pools, Lake County Tribal Health, Sullivan Masonry, Lake Parts, Carlton Tires, Don Anderson Law Firm, Clearlake Redi-Mix, Steve Taylor Construction, Detail Plus, KXBX 98.3 FM, Perkins Pumps, Lake County Welding, Sheldon Signs and 707 Graphics.
For more information on the 2019 racing season, visit NCRA – Lakeport Speedway on Facebook or call the business office at 707-274-1662.
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EUREKA, Calif. – Coming back from his victory at All American Speedway two weeks ago, North State Modified Series points leader Cameron Austin of Santa Rosa held off the challenges of veteran Lucas Oil Modified driver Scott Winters of Tracy for 40 laps to win his second NSMS season feature event at Redwood Acres Raceway in Eureka Saturday night.
Austin collected $1,800 for his efforts which included $500 from McMurray & Sons Roofing, and a $300 cash bonus from North Coast Lighting and Electric. He also earned the $100 Keyser Manufacturing Hard Charger award. The North State Modified Series is presented by Protect the Harvest.
Austin also set fast time of 16.455 seconds, Winters was next at 16.472, Darrin Knight clocked in third with a 16.609, Darrin Sullivan was fourth at 16.707, and Richie Potts turned a 16.779. Austin pulled the number six pill, placing Potts and Randy Houston in the front row for the start of the McMurray & Sons 60 lapper.
Potts took the lead at the drop of the green flag, but as the pack was entering turn one for the second round, Houston and Winters made contact causing Houston to spin. With no where to go, Oregon racer Rich Cobb slammed into Houston and suffered enough damage that his car had to be towed to the pits. Winters was sent to the back of the pack and Houston also pitted for repairs. Houston returned to action one lap down.
Potts forged ahead again on the restart and for the next 14 circuits had Knight hard on his tail. Austin was patiently waiting in third with Sullivan fourth and Keith Bloom fifth. Winters charged back to join the front runners. On lap 12 Sullivan’s car pushed high, Winters took advantage and stole fourth spot.
Meanwhile when Austin saw that Knight could not get past Potts, he moved his car to the high side and went around both Knight and Potts on lap 15 to assume the lead. Winters drove under Knight on 18 for third as Austin was pulling away from the field. Winters swapped places with Potts on lap 21 and set his sights on Austin.
The leaders gracefully weaved through lapped traffic the remainder of the race, but Austin never made the mistake Winters was hoping for and took the Sunoco checkered flag first for his second big win. Winters finished second and Knight was third. Sullivan and Potts crashed coming down for the checkered flag, but still finished fifth and sixth. The rest of the finishing order was Ian Elliott, Bloom, Herman Pulyer, Houston, Sal Lopez, Rick Avila and Cobb.
Bloom collected the $100 for his win in the Lucas Oil Dash for Cash. Potts finished second for $50. They also both went home with Scriber jugs. Winters earned the Naake Shocks award. Potts, Sullivan and Cobb were the recipients of the Frank’s Radios gift cards.
The next North State Modified series race will be at Madera Speedway on Aug. 3. Joining the modifieds will be the NSMS/Madera Speedway Hobby Stocks.
The North State Modified Series is presented by Protect the Harvest, Lucas Oil, Hoosier Tire West, Sunoco Race Fuels, Naake Suspension, Five Star Bodies, Racer Bling, Keyser Racing Products, Scribner Plastics, and Franks Radios.
HOOSIER TIME TRIALS:
Cameron Austin 16.455, Scott Winters 16.472, Darrin Knight 16.609, Darrin Sullivan 16.717 , Randy Houston 16.779, Richie Potts 16.842, Rich Cobb 16.914, Keith Bloom 16.969, Ian Elliott 16.989, Herman Pulyer 17.290, Sal Lopez 17.514, Rick Avila 17.691
LUCAS OIL DASH FOR CASH:
Keith Bloom, Richie Potts, Randy Houston, Rich Cobb, Scott Winters, Cameron Austin
McMURRAY & SONS ROOFING 60:
Cameron Austin, Scott Winters, Darrin Knight, Darrin Sullivan, Richie Potts, Ian Elliott, Keith Bloom, Herman Pulyer, Randy Houston, Sal Lopez, Rick Avila, Rich Cobb