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ERP fans treated to a great night of racing

BOB KIRKPATRICK | Hagadone News Network | UPDATED 12 years, 6 months AGO
by BOB KIRKPATRICKHerald Sports Editor
| July 9, 2013 6:00 AM

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The racing action begins as drivers in the Pepsi Street Stocks get the green flag.

EPHRATA - It was a thrilling night of racing at the Ephrata Raceway Park Saturday night as car and driver hugged the inside turns on the quarter-mile oval looking to gain any kind of advantage on their way to the checkered flag.

The action was fast and furious all night long, but fans did see a few laps under the yellow caution flag as a couple cars spun out on the first turn in the Pepsi Street Stocks and Vintage Modified competition.

No injuries to drivers or damage to cars were reported.

The Jerry's Auto Supply Racing Series Kim Janke State Farm Agent Youth Hornets, and the Jerry's Auto Supply 360 Wingless Sprints also drew cheers from fans as they competed for points and bragging rights.

All-in-all, it was a great way to cap off the Fourth of July holiday weekend as racing and weather conditions were ideal ... not too warm (mid 80's), and just enough breeze to filter out the typically heavy clouds of exhaust.

 Race Results

Kim Janke State Farm Agent Youth Hornets

Fast Time: Dylan Heer - 17.140

Les Schwab Tires  Trophy Dash: Diana Schaible

Heat Race :  Zach Anderson, Diana Schaible, Dylan Heer, Michael Hector, Aliah Razey and Tyler Larr, dnf

Main Event: Zach Anderson, Dylan Heer, Diana Schaible, Michael Hector, Tyler Larr,dnf

 Pepsi Street Stocks

Fast Time:  Bart Hector Jr. 15.81

Les Schwab Tires  A Trophy Dash: Randy Puch

Les Schwab Tires B Trophy Dash: JR Miner

A Heat: JR Miner,  Brad Morrison, Ron Stewart, Randy Pugh, Bart Hector, Jr. Jim Bise

B Heat: Neil Nelson, John Hagood, Patrick Canady, Gordie DeSanto

Main Event: Bart Hector Jr., Brad Morrison, JR Miner, Ron Stewart, Neil Nelson, Randy Pugh, Jim Bise, Gordie DeSanto, Patrick Canady,dnf, John Hagood, dnf

Jerry's Auto Supply 360 Sprints 

Fast Time:Tom Beierman,14.46

Les Schwab Tire Center  A Trophy Dash: Rafael Kurek

Les Schwab Tire Center  B Trophy Dash: David Macken

A Heat: Richard Black, Adam Smith, Rafael Kurek, Tom Beierman, Joe Smith, dnf

B Heat: David Macken, Austin Weber, John Hill, Ken Farmer, AJ Hill

Main Event: Joe Smith, Rafael Kurek, Richard Black, Tom Beierman, Adam Smith, Austin Weber, David Macken, John Hill, Ken Farmer, AJ Hill, dnf.

  Poulsbo RV Vintage Modifieds

Les Schwab Tire Center A Trophy Dash: Kyten Jones

Les Schwab Tire Center B Trophy Dash: Jeff Peterson

A Heat: Devon Eirman, Mike Clother, Paul Fields, Bobby Wheeler, Kyten Jones, John Musteredd

B Heat: Jeff Peterson, Chuck Peterson, Robert Ruxx, Dave Trapp, Todd McCartney, Robbie Cartwright

Main Event:  Paul Fields, Devon Eirman, Jeff Peterson, Bobby Wheeler, Kyten Jones, Dave Trapp, John Musteredd, Mike Clother, Chuck Peterson, Robert Ruxx, Todd McCartney, Robbie Cartwright

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