Moran wins Super Late Models race at Wayne County Speedway

Wayne County Speedway

The fans and race teams came out in droves and were treated to dirt-slinging, action-packed racing sponsored by DJ Directional Services, LLC and Mars Trucking Saturday night.

In the Super Late Model division, Millersburg's Keith Berner jumped out to the early lead from the pole position just ahead of Ryan Missler, Corey Conley, Donnie Moran and Ryan Markham.

On lap 38 Moran dove low under Berner to complete the pass and take the lead. As Berner passed the flag stand it was evident his engine had a miss and slowed him down. With the white flag flying Conley too slipped pass Berner to take second place. Conley closed on Moran but was unable to take the lead. At the checkered flag it was Moran taking the win and $4,000 paycheck ahead of Conley, Berner, Markham and Missler.

Winning heat races were Berner, Markham, J.R.Gentry and Missler. George Lee and Charlie Maloney won B-Mains.

"Berner was running real well, this kind of race track fits his driving style," Moran said in victory lane. "We gave it a good shot and with B.A. Malcuit supplying the power under this car and Custom Cutters and Eddie Sunoco our crew and family just want to say thanks to everyone". Presenting the winner his check was D.J. Miller, sponsor and owner of DJ Directional Services LLC.

At the drop of the green flag several cars tangled in the 410 Winged Sprints involving Cole Duncan, Rob Chaney, Beau Stewart and Danny Mumaw.

By mid-race Chaney began his march forward as he rim rode around Travis Philo for second and began chasing down Lee Jacobs. A tight battle ensued for third with Philo and Caleb Helms running side by side for several laps. Up front Chaney reeled in Jacobs and again used the cushion to sling shot his way around Jacobs for the lead. The checkered flag waved it was Chaney coming home the winner. He was followed by Jacobs, 10th-starting Caleb Helms, Andre Layfield, Kory Crabtree, Duncan and Philo. Heat race winners were Jacobs, Chaney and Layfield. Jason Dolick won the B-Main.

In the Tri-State Modifieds it was Mark Dickson claiming the early lead ahead of Norm Aronhalt, Rory Reed, Larry Kugel and Travis Dickson. When the checkered flag flew it was Mark Dickson coming in the winner. He was followed by Aronhalt, Reed, Cory Conley, Doug Drown and 14th-starting Rick Mardis.

In the Thrifty Discount Muffler Pure Stocks, Kyle Dickinson making his first appearance ever at Wayne County Speedway came home the winner ahead of Ed Leasure, Shawn Valenti, Steve White and 10th-starting Justin Patterson. Winning heat races were Steve White, Jeremy Dickerson and Timmy Glassburn.

In the Mini Stock division Kyle Moore blasted to the lead over Chase Alexander, Michael Rose and Dustin Daugherty and came home the winner. He was followed by Rose, Daugherty, Lester Berry and Gentry. Alexander won the heat race.

Wayne County Speedway will be back in action with a topless Saturday, Oct. 8. On the racing card is the B.O.S.S. Wingless Sprint Series racing for $1,500 to win, topless Super Late Models $1,500 to win, TSMA Modifieds and Outlaw Pure Stocks. The Pure Stocks purse will be increased, final amount to be determined. Bonus money will be given to the highest finishing Modified and Pure Stock running without a roof. Gate times will be announced this week so keep posted to www.waynecountyspeedway.com for details and rules. General admission $10.00, pit pass $30.00 and kids 12 and under free.

For more information contact Jason or Kristin Flory at: 330-465-2365, or email at kristinu2@yahoo.com. For news, updates and schedule visit the Wayne County Speedway website at www.waynecountyspeedway.com. Wayne County Speedway is located 9 miles east of Wooster, or 15 miles west of Massillon on US Rt. 30, then 1 mile north on Carr Road.