Pappenhausen Delivers One-Two Punch – First in Late Models, Second to Kellen Chadwick in Antioch IMCA Modified Action Saturday Night.

In route to victory - Pappenhausen passes Jeff Decker. (Mike Adaskaveg Photo)

In route to victory – Pappenhausen passes Jeff Decker. (Mike Adaskaveg Photo)

            Richard Pappenhausen  of Chico delivered a one-two punch Saturday night at Antioch Speedway as he took the Late Model Stock Car main event and finished second to Kellen Chadwick in the IMCA Modified event. Pappenhausen took the high groove on the dry-slick multi lane high banked speedway, missing a first lap crash to do battle with David Newquist,  Paul Guglielmoni, Shawn Deforest, Jeff Decker, Troy Foulger and more top notch drivers. “I just had to bide my time,” Pappenhausen said. “Then it was time to go.” Chadwick also found a fast groove as he battled Pappenhausen and Scott Busby in an IMCA modified thriller. “This is the type of track I like,” said Chadwick after the win.

Phil Indihar had some side by side thrills with Jeremy Hoff in the IMCA SportMod feature. (Mike Adasxkaveg Photo

Phil Indihar had some side by side thrills with Jeremy Hoff in the IMCA SportMod feature. (Mike Adasxkaveg Photo

Track champ Foulger ran strong early in the event, only to have his power steering fail. Michael Salazar and Deforest rounded out the top five. Young Ryan Deforest, Shawn’s son, scored his first career victory in the truck division. Nick Viscusi III topped Jeff Bettencourt in a shortened hobby stock feature that was filled with crashes. Melissa Myers battled transmission problems to come up with third, followed by Robert Sharp. Nick Baldwin survived a ride on the backstretch wall to bring home fifth.

Dan Smith spun on the backstretch leaving no room for Nick Baldwin, who had to ride two wheels on the wall as Michael Rolandelli (58) took to the inside. (Mike Adaskaveg Photo)

Dan Smith spun on the backstretch leaving no room for Nick Baldwin, who had to ride two wheels on the wall as Michael Rolandelli (58) took to the inside. (Mike Adaskaveg Photo)

Ken Radabaugh topped Tyler Applebaum and Jason Coe in the “Four Banger” main event. IMCA SportMod champ continued his winning ways as he finished first in that main event after fighting off a come from behind challenge by Jeremy Hoff. Kyle Wilson, Jimmy Ford and Megan Ponciano were the top five. Guglielmoni, fighting challenges from Pappenhausen at the finish, won the trophy dash for late model stock cars. Saturday night, June 22 is the “Terrific Two” event, paying $2500 for IMCA modifieds and $2000 for late model stock cars.

Pappenhausen takes the inside groove as he passes Paul Guglielmoni (22) and Jeff Decker (84) in Saturday night action. (Mike Adaskaveg Photo)

Pappenhausen takes the inside groove as he passes Paul Guglielmoni (22) and Jeff Decker (84) in Saturday night action. (Mike Adaskaveg Photo) 

Cody Burke Pockets $1200 in Merced IMCA Modified Fair Race, Shearer tops in Hobby Stocks!

Winner Cody Burke (20_ high and outside with brother Austin (25) in tow as Merced track champ Bill Egleston (15) and Jeff Streeter (1J) try to take them on the low groove in IMCA Modified action Wednesday night (Mike Adaskaveg Photo)

Winner Cody Burke (20_ high and outside with brother Austin (25) in tow as Merced track champ Bill Egleston (15) and Jeff Streeter (1J) try to take them on the low groove in IMCA Modified action Wednesday night (Mike Adaskaveg Photo)

Cody Burke was a happy driver Wednesday night as he grabbed $1200 for winning the IMCA modified main event in front of a large crowd at the Merced County Fair. Sharing the spotlight with Burke was Michael Shearer of Los Banos, who fought off stiff competition Shane Hausmann of Merced to win the Hobby Stock feature.

Cody Burke and his brother Austin were at the front of the pack for the entire race. Austin Burke finished second, but Merced’s Rodney Freitas quickly moved up through the pack and put the pressure on the Burke brothers when the checkered flag flew.

Freitas re-gained the point lead in the quest for the track championship. Crosstown rival Mike Villanueva, who finished sixth, dropped behind Freitas as the two have traded the top spot most of the season.

Rodney Freitas (25) making a bid for third on the inside of Bill Egleston (15) as his archrival in the championship points, Mike Villanueva (69) tries to go even lower for a pass. (Mike Adaskaveg Photo)

Rodney Freitas (25) making a bid for third on the inside of Bill Egleston (15) as his archrival in the championship points, Mike Villanueva (69) tries to go even lower for a pass. (Mike Adaskaveg Photo)

Atwater’s Bill Egleston remained in the hunt most of the race, running third to the Burkes until Freitas passed him. Fifth went to Clay Daly, driving for Chowchilla’ Royce Mull for the first time.

Hobby stock invaders Jim Freethy and Fred Ryland, both top runners at Antioch Speedway, had to settle for third and fourth as Hausman fought hard for the second position in that division’s feature.

Racing continues at Merced Speedway on June 22, when the IMCA SportMods take center stage. The All Star Wingless Sprint Car division returns for the third time this season, along with the Valley Sportsman and Mini-stock divisions.

Hobby Stock winner Michael Shearer (67) passes Roy Hart, Jr. (50). Mike Adaskaveg Photo

Hobby Stock winner Michael Shearer (67) passes Roy Hart, Jr. (50). Mike Adaskaveg Photo

 

 

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