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Tony Anderson Wins the Steve Brown Memorial
(Lima, OH) Tony Anderson and the Brown family have grown very close over the years. As a matter of fact, Anderson credits Darrell and Ora Brown for him being in the winner's circle Friday night. It was Darrell and Ora who encouraged Tony to stay in stock car racing after a career-threatening injury. Darrell, an extremely accomplished driver in his own right, considers Tony to be a true champion and Anderson became the first three-time winner of the Steve Brown Memorial for the Bud Thunderstocks after holding off the challenges of Earnie Woodard while leading all 18 laps.
Anderson's win was celebrated with a lot of hugs and choked-back tears. Darrell Brown commented, "I want to thank Limaland for always making us feel like family. They are so good to us and we appreciate having the opportunity to celebrate the memories of our son each year."
The Elwer Fence Sprints took to the famed high-banks next and before one lap could be completed; Dennis Yoakam flipped in turn four and brought out the red flag. Yoakam, who has been having a feast or famine year, suffered his third flip of the year. A complete restart followed and Mike Brecht, dove to the bottom and waved goodbye to the rest of the field. His closest competitor was Mr. Consistency, Mike Dussel. But Dussel could only get close to Brecht during the two caution flag periods. Brecht commented, "The way the track has been this year, I knew we were going to have to be fast on the low-side. My crew did an excellent job setting up my car."
It took Todd Sherman just four laps to charge from his fifth place starting spot to the lead during the Professional Computer Company Modified feature. Darryl Banks and Casey Luedeke found themselves staring at the rear end of a quickly disappearing Sherman Enterprises race car. After Luedeke's spin on lap eight, Terry Hull was holding down second place but he had nothing for Sherman. Ultimately, Darryl Banks would fight his way back around Hull and finished second to a dominating performance by Todd Sherman. Sherman said, "My car has been fast the last couple of weeks. I just needed the right tire compound!"
Your next chance to be part of the celebration of 72 years of racing action is next week when Limaland Motorsports Park presents Meet the Drivers Night. The Professional Computer Company Modified, Bud Thunderstock and Elwer Fence Sprint drivers will be signing autographs for the fans starting at 7:00 p.m. Gates open at 5:00 p.m. and racing on America's premier quarter-mile begins at 7:30 p.m.
Elwer Fence Sprints B-Main:
1) Tim Allison
2) John Hawk
3) Mike Dunlap
4) Scott Carter
5) Andrew Bowsher
6) Nate Dussel
7) Jimmy Oglesbee
8) Bob Gehr
9) Randy Fusi
Professional Computer Company Modified B-main:
1) Nick Rosselit
2) Brian Post
3) Ryan Ordway
4) Clint Reagle
5) Josh Stewart
6) Brandon Vaughan
7) Jake Conley
8) Shawn O'Connor
Bud Thunderstock B-main:
1. Jan Launder
2. Andy Holderman
3. Craig Dippman
4. Jeff Babcock
5. Billy Siferd
6. Eddie Shaner
7. Sam Bodine
8. Todd Wright
9. Jacob Hardesty
10. Kyle Brandewie
11. Jacob Hardesty
12. Mike Krueger Jr.
Steve Brown Memorial:
1) Tony Anderson
2) Earnie Woodard
3) Kevin Gossard
4) Mark Hiatt
5) Nick Rosselit
6) Barney Craig
7) Tim Bowen
8) Brad Conover
9) Billy Siferd
10) Bob Baldwin
11) Boo Klenke
12) Jim Post
13) Tim Rostorfer
14) Frank Paladino
15) Jason Jimison
16) Jeff Babcock
17) Tony Siferd
18) Jan Launder
19) Andy Holderman
20) Craig Dippman
Professional Computer Company Modifieds Feature:
1) Todd Sherman
2) Darryl Banks
3) Terry Hull
4) Frankie Luchini
5) Gary Richard
6) Tony Anderson
7) Nick Rosselit
8) Brent Hole
9) Mike Hohlbein
10) Lenny Guyton
11) Jon Henry
12) Andy Bibler
13) Buzz Jacobs
14) Ryan Ordway
15) Josh Stewart
16) Shane O'Connor
17) Jim Post
18) Clint Reagle
19) Casey Luedeke
20) Zach Schroeder
EFI-NRA Sprint Invaders Feature:
1. Mike Brecht
2. Mike Dussel
3. Luke Hall
4. Phil Gressman
5. Ron Blair
6. Mike Dunlap
7. Rick Boughan
8. Scott Carter
9. Jeff Williams
10. John Hawk
11. Tim Allison
12. Corey Seeling
13. Jim Dues
14. Brent Gehr
15. Kent Wolters
16. Mike Miller
17. Jared Horstman
18. Dale Blaney
19. Andrew Bowsher
20. Dennis Yoakam
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