Jason St. John Claims Janet Jackson Memorial At Hilltop

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The first day of summer was a perfect night at the track with six divisions to see action including the Newfast Motorsports mini stocks for their $1,000 to win Janet Jackson Memorial race. The night’s events began with the Newfast Motorsports truck division with a field of ten. Running a 20-lap feature only, with line up by pill draw, it was Josey Lillibridge and Evan Largesitting on the front row. Taking the early lead from pole position, it was Lillibridge with Travis Hare running second. Making his way to the front, Dwayne Powell would work his way around Hare to claim second. However, caution would come out giving Hare second and the opportunityto defend Powell once again. With the green back out, Rolly Heyder would make a late charge tothe front working around Powell and Hare onto the bumper of Lillibridge. Pressuring for the lead, Lillibridge would lose a handle off turn two allowing Heyder to take the lead. Lillibridge undeterred would charge back, unfortunately contact between the two would send Lillibridge back to third. Therefore, as the checkered dropped it was Rolly Heyder picking up the win followed by Dwayne Powell, Josey Lillibridge, Travis Hare and Jerry Gardner. Vic Hottinger would set fast time among nineteen Holmes Tire late models while Tj Watson and Anthony Kinkade each picked up a heat race win. Jr Gentry would win the dash, placing him pole for the night’s feature. Bringing the field to the green, outside pole sitter, Shane McLoughlin would take the early lead over the field as ‘Flyin’ Ryan Markham would work his way around Gentry to claim second with two laps down. With an early caution, the field would single file back to the green where McLoughlin would again retain the top spot as Markham and Gentry battled it out for second. Meanwhile, working the high side and finding his way up into the top five was Anthony Kinkade. Twelve laps down, the front of the field would find themselves approaching lap traffic to which Corey Conley would use to his advantage to drive around Gentry for third. Three-wide, with lap traffic, Conley would battle with Markham for second. Lap nineteen, caution would once again come out, providing clean air for the front of the field. Back under green, McLoughlin to the front as Conley would work the low line off two to claim second on lap twenty-one. Conley with his is sights on the leader would make a hard charge into turn three on the inside of McLoughlin ultimately surpassing for the lead coming to the white flag. With the checkered in the air, adding another win onto his season it was ‘The Flying Ace’ Corey Conley followed by McLoughlin, Markham, Gentry and Kinkade. A full field of twenty-seven Newfast Motorsports mini stocks were in attendance for the $1,000 to win Janet Jackson Memorial race. Heat race winners were Wes Staley, Cory Staley, Billy Parsons and Wyatt Zimmerman. A last chance race win went to Tony Mullinnex. With the field set after a top three redraw, the green was out for their 25-lap feature where Jason St. John would take the early lead. A close second and challenging side by side for the lead was Jeremy Hudson. However, St. John would maintain his lead as the caution come outwith nine laps down. Back under green, St. John out front while Brad Hensel made his way through the field to challenge for the lead. Eleven laps in the books, Hensel would challenge St. John and ultimately take the lead. With a new leader, caution would once again come out with fourteen down. Slow to the restart, Hensel would jump out front as a three wide battle between Hudson, St. John and Corey Staley ensued for second through fourth. Just then, troubles for leader Brad Hensel as he would slow opening the door for St. John. With the white flag in the air, Jason St. John would drive around a broken Hensel to pick up the when and claim the $1,000Janet Jackson Memorial race. Rounding out the top five was Billy Parsons, Cory Staley, Brad Hensel and Dale Beckett, who also received the hard charger award. The Bugs R Gone modified division had a field of sixteen with “The Outlaw” Jesse Wisecarver setting fast time with a 16.140. A single heat race win went to Kyle Moore with the dash win going to Dj Cline. Setting the pace to the start of their 20-lap feature, it was Dj Cline who would take the early lead with the first lap in the books. With Cline out front, the battle for second would ensue between, Wisecarver and ‘The Logger’ Kevin Morehouse. Lap six, front runners would see lap traffic for the first time, allowing Cline to advance and Nathon Loney breaking into the top five. Caution would bunch the field back up for the restart. Single file back to the green, Cline would again take the top spot as Loney would look to the inside of Morehouse for second, claiming in adrag race to the line off four. Securing second, Loney would look to take the lead. However, caution would once again come out with thirteen laps down. Back under green, Loney would once again make a charge to the front, running side by side down the front stretch with Cline forthe lead. Unfortunately, contact between the two would open the door for Morehouse on the highside. Lap eighteen, caution back out, bunching the front runners for the restart. Once again lined up for green, white, checker finish, Cline would jump out front, however, this time challenged byMorehouse. Side by side the two would battle for the lead. Morehouse on the outside, Cline inside, door to door off of four, it was Kevin Morehouse who would edge out over Cline off of four to pick up the win. Third went to Scott Peltz, fourth Chris Basich and fifth Jess Hartman. The Holmes Pest Control street stocks featured a field of fourteen with Tyler Nicely and David Potts each picking up a heat race win. After top three redraw, Michael Amick would be bringing the field to the start of their feature event, taking the early lead. Looking in from secondwas Jim Nicely. However, he would be unable to surpass Amick as he would put nearly a straight away lead between himself and the rest of the field. Remaining out front, leading green to checker to pick up his first feature win was Michael Amick. Finishing second was Jim Nicely, third was Bob Daugherty, fourth David Potts and fifth Kevin Potts. Rounding out the night’s events were the Rigz Towing and Snyder Hot Shot Truck and Trailer modlites with Braden Tucker, Tracy Fritter and Tanner McLoughlin all picking up heat race wins. After top three redraw, ‘The Toboso Bullet’ Jimmy Smith and Cody Stillion would setthe front row. Setting the pace to the green, Smith would claim the top spot as McLoughlin worked his way to second. Caution with one to go would bunch the field back up giving McLoughlin one more attempt to claim the lead. Nevertheless, with the green back out, it was Jimmy Smith retaining the top spot parking it for the sixth time in victory lane. Second went to McLoughlin, third Tracy Fritter and fourth Cody Stillion. Hilltop SpeedwayJune 21, 2019Newfast Motorsports TrucksFeature Rolly Heyder, Dwayne Powell, Josey Lillibridge, Travis Hare, Jerry Gardner, Chad Squires, Scott Clantz, David Reed, Evan Large, Darrick Cordia, Logan Duncan, Nick Large, 77Holmes Tire Late ModelsFast Qualifier Vic Hottinger Heat Tj Watson, C. Endlich, B. Wilson, J. Brennan, S. Sabo, J. Wages, R. MardisHeat A. Kinkade, G. Lee, M. McGinnis, B. Bee, N. Cox, D. SmithDash JR Gentry, S. McLoughlin, C. Conley, R. Markham, V. Hottinger, M. Basich Feature Corey Conley, Shane McLoughlin, Ryan Markham, JR Gentry, Anthony Kinkade, Vic Hottinger, George Lee, Mike Basich, Cody Endlich, Braxton Wilson, Brett Bee, Nick Cox, TJ Watson, Steve Sabo, Jason Brennan, Jeff Wages, Mike McGinnis, Dustin Smith, Rick MardisNewfast Motorsports Mini StocksHeat W. Staley, K. Markey, C. St. John, E. Geary, D. Thornsley, N. Rhoads, M. RanniganHeat C. Staley, J. St. John, J. Hudson, W. Newbury, T. Mullinnex, R. Dewitt, R. BoyeHeat B. Parsons, J. Rose, M. Reichard, C. Patterson, C. Priebe, C. Newbury, R. SnyderHeat W. Zimmerman, B. Hensel, D. Hensel, J. James, J. Griffith, W. LauvrayConsi T. Mullinnex, C. Priebe, C. Newbury, N. Rhoads, R. Snyder, R. Dewitt, M. Rannigan, J. Griffith, W. Lauvray, R. Boye, D. ThornsleyFeature Jason St. John, Billy Parsons, Cory Staley, Brad Hensel, Dale Beckett, Jeremy Hudson, Wes Staley, Kevin Markey, Jeff Rose, Colton Priebe, Cody Newbury, Nathon Rhoads, Wayne Newbury, Wyatt Zimmerman, Tony Mullinnex, Chip Patterson, Ed Geary, Mitch Reichard, Doug Hensel, Colton St. JohnBugs-R-Gone ModifiedsFast Qualifier Jesse Wisecarver 16.140Heat K. Moore, D. Daugherty, S. Peltz, B. Miller, R. Grogg, M. Davis, T. Gerthing, T. Tucker, J. Disbennett, B. LeydaDash Dj Cline, K. Morehouse, J. Hartman, J. Wisecarver, N. Loney, C. BasichFeature Kevin Morehouse, Dj Cline, Scott Peltz, Chris Basich, Jess Hartman, Dustin Daugherty,Bruce Miller, Richard Grogg, Tony Gerthing, Mike Davis, Tristan Tucker, John Disbennett, Nathon Loney, Jesse Wisecarver, Kyle Moore, Brandon LeydaHolmes Pest Control Street StocksHeat J. Nicely, T. Nicely, B. Daugherty, S. Dickerson, D. Radtka, C. Blair, T. CoenHeat D. Potts, K. Potts, M. Amick, C. Albright, B. Simpson, N. Humphrey, J. LanhamFeature Michael Amick, Jim Nicely, Bob Daugherty, David Potts, Kevin Potts, Brian Simpson, Tyler Nicely, Seth Dickerson, Chris Albright, Daniel Radtka, Nick Humphrey, Conner Blair, Tim Coen, Jeff LanhamRigz Towing and Snyder Hot Shot Truck and Trailer ModlitesHeat B. Tucker, J. Smith, C. Snyder, T. Stockdale, R. Leslie, J. Preston, L. Patrick Heat T. Fritter, J. Teeters, C. Shaw, J. Large, J. Burkhead, C. Butler, B. RobeyHeat T. McLoughlin, C. Stillion, J. Darocha, E. Myers, R. Bollinger, S. TorrensFeature Jimmy Smith, Tanner McLoughin, Tracy Fritter, Cody Stillion, 1, Emmit Myers, Joe Burkhead, Clint Snyder, Jon Preston, Casey Butler, Logan Patrick, Reece Bollinger, Jason Darocha, Brian Robey, Tyler Stockdale, Braden Tucker, Colten Shaw, John Large DNS- Jeff Teeters, Seth Torrens Smith Returns to Victory Lane for Modlite SpecialWith 135 cars in the pits, all seven divisions were ready to do battle, including the night’sRigz Towing and Snyder Hot Shot Truck and Trailer modlites for their $750 to win special. A field of fourteen mini wedges would start the night off with heat race wins going to Roscoe Greiner and Darryn Markey. With the field set the green was out and pole sitter Greiner would take the early lead, remaining out front to make his way back to victory lane. Second wentto Caden Alexander, third Isaac McLeish, fourth Darryn Markey and fifth Nester. The Rigz Towing and Snyder Hot Shot Truck and Trailer modlites had a field of thirty-four for their $750 to win special. Heat race wins went to Jimmy Smith, Dillan Rittenhouse, Tanner McLoughlin and Vivian Jones. Jeff Fornash and Tracy Fritter would each pick up a last chance race.With a top two redraw, Colton Shaw would set the pace to the green, taking the early leadover the field. Meanwhile, third row, Tanner McLoughlin and Vivian Jones would work their way through the front runners to claim second and third, looking in at Shaw. Unfortunately, troubles for McLoughlin as he would fall back to fourth, just before caution with four down. Single file restart, Shaw would again take the top spot as Jones challenged from second. Coming in on lap eight, Jones would make her move around Shaw to claim the lead. With Jones out front,Jimmy Smith, up from his seventh place starting position, would claim second, setting his sights on Jones. Troubles for Jones off turn two would allow Smith to close the gap and ultimately take the lead on lap sixteen. However, caution would come out with three to go, bunching the field upfor the restart. Back under green, Jones would challenge Smtih although unable to surpass. Thus,as the checkered dropped it was Jimmy Smith once again sitting in victory lane. Rounding out the top five was Vivian Jones, Tracy Fritter, Jeff Fornash and Cody Stillion.The Holmes Tire late models had a field of twenty-two with ‘The Flying Ace’ Corey Conley setting fast time with a 15.425. Heat race winners were Vic Hottinger and ‘Chargin’ Charlie Duncan while ‘Fast’ Freddie Carpenter picked up the dash win. Brining the field to the start of their 25-lap feature, front row, Carpenter and JR Gentry would run side by side for the lead. Six laps down Carpenter would secure his lead as the front runners worked their way up to lap traffic just as caution would come out. Single file to the restart, Carpenter would once again take the early lead. However, Gentry, charging, would use lap traffic to close the gap on the leader and again challenge for the lead. Nevertheless, fending off the competition to maintain his position at the front of the field picking up the win was Freddie Carpenter. Second went to JR Gentry, third Corey Conley, fourth Dave Hornikel and fifth Craig Wolford.The Newfast Motorsports trucks had a field of ten with a single heat race win going to Rolly Heyder. After a six truck redraw, the field was set with Logan Duncan and Travis Hare sitting front row. With the drop of the green, Duncan would take the early lead as Heyder challenged, a close second. Fending off Heyder’s advances, Duncan would maintain his position as caution would come out with two racing laps to go. Back under green, Duncan would once again claim the top spot over the competition picking up his first feature win in the truck division. Finishing second was Rolly Heyder, third Dwayne Powell, fourth Jerry Gardner and fifth Darrick Cordia. Next to roll out onto the track were the Bugs-R-Gone modifieds with ‘Fast’ Freddie Carpenter setting fast time with a 16.584. A single heat race win went to DJ Cline with Kyle Moore picking up the dash. With the field set, Moore would set the pace to the green taking the early lead. A close second was Chris Basich, while Jess Hartman and Robin Duston battled it out for third. Hartman,claiming third, would look in on Basich when caution came out with seven laps down. Single filerestart, Moore would again jump to the front of the field as Brad Goff would challenge Hartman for third. Half-way, Basich would close in on Moore. Meanwhile, Dj Cline would work the bottom, around Goff for fourth and ultimately around Hartman for third. Three to go, Basich all over Moore as they would work their way through lap traffic. Nevertheless, as the checkered dropped, picking up his second win on the season it was Kyle Moore. Second went to Chris Basich, third Dj Cline, fourth Jess Hartman and fifth Robin Duston. A full field of twenty-six Newfast Motorsports mini stocks featured three heat races with wins going to Jordan James, Brad Hensel and Doug Hensel. The last chance race went to Colton Priebe. After redrawing the top two, Kevin Markey and Jordan James would set the pace to the green. Jumping out front, James would edge out the lead over the field. Meanwhile, a battle for second between Markey and Brad Hensel would ensue with Hensel claiming second. With four laps down, Hensel would challenge James for the lead. As the two came off turn four, Hensel would overtake James to claim the lead. Up to lap traffic with two laps to go, Hensel would secure his lead, picking up his second win of the season followed by Jordan James, Kevin Markey, Colton St. John and Doug Hensel. Rounding out the night’s racing action were the Holmes Pest Control street stocks with a field of thirteen. Heat race winners were David Potts and Jim Nicely. Sitting front row after a topthree redraw, Michael Amick and Nicely would bring the field to the green. Amick would take the lead on lap one. However, troubles in turn one would bring out the caution and send Amick to the tail. Back under green, Nicely would claim the top spot with David Potts challenging. Fourlaps down, caution was out, bunching the field up for the restart. With the green out, Nicely and Potts, side by side for the lead. A late race caution would see Trae Schonauer work his way around Potts to claim second with eleven laps down. Nevertheless, after putting a straight away over the field it was Jim Nicely who would sit in victory lane. A drag race to the finish, Schounauer would maintain second with Potts picking up third. Fourth went to Kevin Potts and fifth Don Rutt. Hilltop SpeedwayJune 14, 2019Mini WedgesHeat R. Greiner, C. Craver, S. Markey, N. Lint, C. Stillion, J. RoseHeat D. Markey, C. Alexander, L. Nester, B. Alexander, T. Nester, M. Greiner, D. WolfordFeature Roscoe Greiner, Caden Alexander, Isaac McLeish, Darryn Markey, Nester, Chadwick Craver, Devin Wolford, Casey Stillion, Nester, Natty Lint, Jayce Rose, Sierra Markey, Miccah Greiner, Bryson AlexanderRigz Towing and Snyder Hot Shot Truck and Trailer ModlitesHeat J. Smith, M. Ward, R. Leslie, S. Torrens, L. Duncan, A. Cipriano, T. Purnell, D. Rittenhouse, J. FornashHeat C. Stillion, C. Shaw, C. Robinson, S. Rittenhouse, E. Marsh, T. Calahan, J. Gracey, K. Rittenhouse, B. JacobsHeat T. McLoughlin, J. Burkhead, R. Jones, T. Fritter, C. Snyder, M. Ward, C. Rittenhouse, J. SiskHeat V. Jones, B. Tucker, L. Lewis, L. Patrick, R. Bollinger, J. Large, S. Nairn, J. RittenhouseConsi J. Fornash, S. Torrens, E. Myers, D. Rittenhouse, E. Marsh, A. Cipriano, S. Rittenhouse, K. Rittenhouse, J. Gracey, L. Duncan, B. Jacobs DNS-T. PurnellConsi T. Fritter, C. Snyder, M. Ward, C. Rittenhouse, J. Sisk, L. Patrick, J. Large, R. Bollinger, S. Nairn DNS-J. RittenhouseFeature Jimmy Smith, Vivian Jones, Tracy Fritter, Jeff Fornash, Cody Stillion, Tanner McLoughlin, Chris Robinson, Emmit Myers, Braden Tucker, Rod Jones, Clint Snyder, Colton Shaw, Seth Torrens, Logan Lewis, Ray Leslie, Chris Rittenhouse, Matt Ward, Joe Burkhead, Mitch Ward, Dylan RittenhouseHolmes Tire Late ModelsFast Qualifier Corey Conley 15.425Heat V. Hottinger, S. McLoughlin, R. Mardis, M. Caskey, J. Brennan, L. Bellman, J. Morey, N. CoxHeat C. Duncan, D. Hornikel, C. Endlich, D. Hubbard Jr., B. Wilson, M. McGinnis, A. Phillis, V. MardisDash F. Carpenter, JR Gentry, C. Conley, C. Wolford, T. Brennan, TJ WatsonFeature Freddie Carpenter, JR Gentry, Corey Conley, Dave Hornikel, Craig Wolford, TJ Watson, Charlie Duncan, Rick Mardis, Shane McLoughlin, Vic Hottinger, Cody Endlich, Braxton Wilson, Larry Bellman, Darrick Hubbard Jr., Nick Cox, Todd Brennan, Mitch Caskey, Vernon Mardis, Mike McGinnis, Jason Brennan, Jimmy Morey, Aaron PhillisNewfast Motorsports TrucksHeat R. Heyder, L. Duncan, D. Powell, T. Hare, D. Cordia, J. Gardner, S. Clantz, 77, N. Large, J. RoseFeature Logan Duncan, Rolly Heyder, Dwayne Powell, Jerry Gardner, Darrick Cordia, Scott Clantz, Travis Hare, Nick Large, Jamey Rose, 77Bugs R Gone Modifieds Fast Qualifier Freddie Carpenter 16.584Heat DJ Cline, B. Miller, J. Smith, P. Caplinder, R. Grogg, L. Jarret, D. Danley, S. Smith, T. BickfordDash K. Moore, R. Duston, J. Hartman, C. Basich, B. Goff, C. Fritz, F. CarpenterFeature Kyle Moore, Chris Basich, DJ Cline, Jess Hartman, Robin Duston, Brad Goff, Casey Fritz, Freddie Carpenter, Bruce Miller, Richard Grogg, Larry Jarret, Donnie Danley, Tristan Bickford, Jimmy Smith, Pete Caplinder, Scott SmithNewfast Motorsports Mini StocksHeat J. James, K. Markey, 83H, W. Staley, E. Geary, C. Priebe, C. Patterson, M. Reichard, A. HarrisHeat B. Hensel, B. Parsons, C. St. John, J. St. John, S. Lester, D. Thornsley, J. Rust, R. Dewitt, D. ThornsleyHeat D. Hensel, W. Newbury, C. Staley, N. Martin, T. Myatt, D. Long, J. Mercer, K. DewittConsi C. Priebe, D. Thornsley, C. Patterson, D. Thornsley, M. Reichard, D. Long, J. Rust, R. Dewitt DNS-K. Dewitt, A. Harris, J. MercerFeature Brad Hensel, Jordan James, Kevin Markey, Colton St. John, Doug Hensel, Cory Staley, 83H, Billy Parsons, Wayne Newbury, Darrin Thornsley, Nova Martin, Ed Geary, Colton Priebe, Chip Patterson, Chip Patterson, Tim Myatt, Steven Lester, Wes Staley, J. St. JohnHolmes Pest Control Street StocksHeat D. Potts, M. Amick, D. Rutt, T. Nicely, N. Humphrey, D. Radtka, J. Lanham, C. BlairHeat J. Nicely, K. Potts, T. Schonauer, C. Albright, B. Simpson, M. Baier, A. RadtkaFeature Jim Nicely, Trae Schonauer, David Potts, Kevin Potts, Michael Amick, Don Rutt, Mark Baier, Nick Humphrey, Alan Radtka, Brian Simpson, Tyler Nicely, Daniel Radtka, Chris Albright DNS- Jeff Lanham, Conner Blair ​Conley Returns to Victory Lane A beautiful night for racing on the Hill as all seven divisions were ready to battle it out for their chance at victory lane. Eleven youngsters in the mini wedge division would get racing action underway with Chadwick Craver and Darryn Markey each picking up a heat race win. Leading every lap, Craver would pick up the feature win. Caden Alexander was second, up from ninth to finish third was Casey Stillion, fourth, after an early caution restarting tail, was Darryn Markey and fifth Natalie Lint. David Potts and Bob Daugherty would each get a heat race win among a field of eleven Holmes Pest Control street stocks. The field set, Daugherty would take the early lead with Potts challenging a close second. Working the bumper, Potts would get under Daugherty off four to take the lead with eight laps down. Caution would bunch the field, back under green, Potts would maintain the top spot picking up back to back wins. Daugherty would finish second, Michael Amick third, Tyler Nicely fourth and Jeff Lanham fifth. Setting fast time among twenty-four Holmes Tire late models was Todd Brennan with a 14.159. Heat race winners were Dave Hornikel and Rick Mardis while Corey Conley picked up the dash win. A single last chance race went to Harrison Hall. Bringing the field to the green, pole sitter Corey Conley would take a familiar position at the front of the field. Meanwhile, a battle for second would ensue between Ryan Markham and JR Gentry. Side by side the two would go swapping positions each lap. As the front runners come up to lap traffic, twelve laps down, Conley would advance his lead. Gentry would claim second on lap thirteen. However, troubles as he would hit the front stretch wall bringing out the caution and ending his night early. Back under green, Conley would maintain his position as fourteenth place starter, Shane McLoughlin battled his way through the field up to third with five to go. Nevertheless, leading green to checker, making his way back into victory lane was ‘The Flying Ace’ Corey Conley. Rounding out the top five was Ryan Markham, Shane McLoughlin, Dave Hornikel and Vic Hottinger. The Bugs R Gone modifieds had a field of seventeen with Brad Goff setting fast time, 15.534. Heat race winners were Kyle Moore and Clint Keenan with DJ Cline picking up the dash win Setting the pace to the start of their 20-lap feature event, the green was out, and front row, Cline and Kevin Morehouse would dice back and forth for the lead. Off four, Morehouse would edge out to take lap one. Back to back cautions would bunch the field back up for the restart. With the green out, Morehouse and Cline would battle side by side for the lead. Cline running the low line would get under Morehouse as he pushed up off two with six laps in. Undeterred, he would run down Cline to regain the lead on lap seven. Lap after lap, Cline on the bottom and Morehouse the high side, the two would swap the lead with Cline claiming lap eleven. Three to go, Morehouse would again challenge Cline for the lead. Side by side the two would go and as the checkered flag dropped it was “The Logger” Kevin Morehouse edging out the win. Third when to Kyle Moore, fourth Chris Basich and fifth Pete Caplinder. Among a field of nine in the Newfast Motorsports truck division, a single heat race win went to Blake Heyder, who would also redraw pole position. With the green out, Heyder would jump out front over the field and that is where he would remain picking up his first feature win of the season. Finishing second was Logan Duncan, third Darrek Cordia, fourth Scott Clantz and fifth Josey Lillibridge. The Rigz Towing and Snyder Hot Shot Truck and Trailer modlites had a field of sixteen with Jimmy Smith and Tanner McLoughlin picking up heat race wins. Redraw would place Darrell Mayer and Clint Snyder front row for their feature event. With the drop of the green, Mayer would take the early lead with one lap down. Unfortunately, troubles would bring out the caution and send him to the tail. With Snyder on point for the restart, the field would be back under green. McLoughlin looking to claim the lead would get under Snyder off turn two taking the top spot. Meanwhile, Smith, using the high side to make his way to the front, drove around Snyder and would sit in second when caution would come out. Single file to the green, Smith would battle the bumper of McLoughlin going into turn one. However, Smith would bring out the caution forcing a restart from tail. Once again under green, McLoughlin would retain the top spot going on to pick up his first feature of the season. Second went to Clint Snyder followed by Joe Burkhead, Colton Shaw and Jon Preston. Rounding out the night’s events were the Newfast Motorsports mini stocks with a full field of twenty-one. Heat race winners were Jason St. John, Wyatt Zimmerman and Colton St. John. With the redraw complete, the green was out and Colton St. John would take the lead over dad, Jason St. John. After several cautions, laps were finally strung together with Colton maintaining the top spot. With the white flag in the air, caution would once again come out forcing a green, checker finish. Back under green, Jason would pressure Colton. However, Colton would be able to fend off the charge picking up the feature win. Third was Wes Staley, fourth Jordan James and fifth Wayne Newbury. Hilltop Speedway June 7, 2019 Mini Wedges Heat C. Craver, C. Alexander, D. Wolford, J. Rose, C. Stillion, S. Markey Heat D. Markey, L. Nester, T. Nester, N. Lint, B. Alexander Feature Chadwick Craver, Caden Alexander, Casey Stillion, Darryn Markey, Natalie Lint, Sierra Markey, Bryson Alexander, Devin Wolford, Jayce Rose, Timmy Nester, Lacey Nester Holmes Pest Control Street Stocks Heat D. Potts, J. Lanham, M. McElravy, M. Baier, D. Radtka, M. Amick Heat B. Daugherty, T. Nicely, G. McGregger, S. Richert, K. Potts Feature David Potts, Bob Daugherty, Michael Amick, Tyler Nicely, Jeff Lanham, Mark Baier, Gary McGregger, Mike McElravy, Daniel Radtka, Scott Richert Holmes Tire Late Models Fast Qualifier Todd Brennan 14.159 Heat D. Hornikel, TJ Watson, J. Chance, C. Wolford, P. Crum, M. McGinnis, B. Wilson, V. Mardis, B. Fry Heat R. Mardis, J. Warnick, DJ Cline, S. McLoughlin, M. Basich, H. Hall, N. Cox, J. Henderson, J. Wages Dash C. Conley, V. Hottinger, C. Endlich, R. Markham, T. Brennan, JR Gentry BMain H. Hall, P. Crum, M. McGinnis, B. Wilson, J. Wages, B. Fry, V. Mardis Feature Corey Conley, Ryan Markham, Shane McLoughlin, Dave Hornikel, Vic Hottinger, Harrison Hall, Justin Chance, Craig Wolford, Jeff Warnick, TJ Watson, Braxton Wilson, Todd Brennan, Pete Crum, JR Gentry, DJ Cline, Rick Mardis, Cody Endlich, Mike McGinnis Bugs R Gone Modifieds Fast Qualifier Brad Goff 15.534 Heat K. Moore, B. Miller, T. Bickford, B. Page, R. Frohnapfel, R. Grogg Heat C. Keenan, P. Caplinder, BJ Cannon, S. Smith, J. Disbennett Dash DJ Cline, K. Morehouse, R. Duston, C. Basich, J. Hartman Feature Kevin Morehouse, DJ Cline, Kyle Moore, Chris Basich, Pete Caplinder, Robin Duston, Brad Goff, Bruce Miller, Jess Hartman, Clint Keenan, BJ Cannon, Bob Page, John Disbennett, Richard Grogg, Rich Frohnapfel, Tristen Bickford, Scott Smith Newfast Motorsports Trucks Heat B. Heyder, J. Lillibridge, D. Cordia, L. Duncan, S. Clantz, D. Reed, J. Rose, N. Large, T. Hare Feature Blake Heyder, Logan Duncan, Darrick Cordia, Scott Clantz, Josey Lillibridge, David Reed, Nick Large DNS-Travis Hare Rigz Towing and Snyder Hot Shot Truck and Trailer Modlites Heat J. Smith, B. Jacobs, J. Burkhead, C. Stillion, C. Shaw, J. Preston, A. Ciprianl, C. Miller Heat T. McLoughlin, C. Snyder, D. Mayer, J. Large, R. Leslie, L. Lewis, E. Myers, R. Robey Feature Tanner McLoughlin, Clint Snyder, Joe Burkhead, Colton Shaw, Jon Preston, Jimmy Smith, Aydn Ciprianl, John Large, Logan Lewis, Emmett Myers, Ryan Robey, Barry Jacobs, Cody Stillion, Ray Leslie, Darrel Mayer, Carson Miller Newfast Motorsports Mini Stocks Heat J. St. John, W. Newbury, T. Workman, D. Long, K. Dewitt, T. Wilson, S. Lester Heat W. Zimmerman, J. James, W. Staley, C. Priebe, T. Medley, J. Mercer, D. Beckett Heat C. St. John, E. Geary, K. Markey, J. Rose, D. Thornsley, Z. Myers, T. Myett Feature Colton St. John, Jason St. John, Wes Staley, Jordan James, Wayne Newbury, Wyatt Zimmerman, Tim Workman, Ed Geary, Darrin Thornsley, Colton Priebe, Tim Myett, Zach Myers, Jeff Rose, Kevin Markey, Dusty Long, Jaret Mercer, Kaden Dewitt, Tom Wilson DNS-Terry Medley, Steven Lester, Dale Beckett

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