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(Woodhull, NY) Curt VanPelt and Lyle Sherwood were very close friends. Lyle Sherwood wrenched Curt VanPelt to a Mr. Dirt Small Block Championship some 20 years ago. When Sherwood began his driving career he along with both of the VanPelt Brothers were fierce competitors, so it goes without saying that when Lyle Sherwood lost his live to a heart attack at the Woodhull Raceway in June of 2005 it left a huge void in the competition at the popular Steuben County oval. Curt VanPelt showed that he can still wheel a 358 Modified as the veteran Elm Valley, NY speedster had one of his best seasons ever at the Woodhull Raceway as he not only clinched the track title, but also etched his name in to the record books as being the first repeat winner of the Lyle Sherwood Memorial as he beat a stellar field of some of the toughest 358 Modified pilots in the northeast. Twenty-eight machines powered their way to the opening green flag and by virtue of a qualifying heat race win and a good redraw, Curt V. was able to move quickly form his fifth starting position to the top spot by lap six of the thirty-five lap feature event. With a wide, tacky race track the event went unscathed for the first sixteen laps and after a couple of quick yellow flags for one minor spin, one flat tire and a three car spin in turn two the event was virtually flawless. In his cruise to victory lane VanPelt did have some anxious moments in lap traffic as second place runner, Dylan Dewert was able to close on the rear bumper of the Ted White Racing machine of Curt V. but could never really muster a challenge. With the third and final three yellow flags flying on lap twenty-six it did allow Dewert one final shot at “Captain Quick”, but his bid fell short and with that an opportunity to win on the night that his personally owned company, Dewert Speed was sponsoring. Behind Dewert it was a hotly contested battle throughout the remainder of the field and with virtually every car still on the track there were no less than a dozen side by side battles for position. Billy VanPelt was able to move through the field quickly into the top three, but was never able to mount a challenge on either Dewert or older brother Curt and the two time T3 All Star Series Champion had to settle for third followed by pole sitter, Ray Bliss Jr. and Steve Hartman Sr. None the less it was a good point paying night for Dewert, Billy V. and Ray Bliss who all follow the entire series. Likewise, Dale Welty and Bryan Terwilliger, who finished sixth and seventh respectively and who are also tour regulars had good nights as well. Stacy Jackson, who was a winner of consolation event number two, put on a fine drive for eighth chased there by Brian Swarthout and Roger Williams who received the Addison Farm Supply sponsored Hard Charger Award for passing some seventeen cars. Williams was added as a track provisional because of his top five standing in track points and took full advantage of the opportunity by putting on the drive of the night.
By virtue of his second place finish Dylan Dewert has taken over the point lead over Bliss and Billy Vanpelt, however there are still six events left on the 2007 T3 All Star Series of events with the next stop coming on Saturday, September 22 at the Little Valley Speedway located at the Cattaraugus County Fairgrounds in Little Valley, NY. Last years event was lost to rain, however Curt VanPelt will be back to defend his 2005 T3 All Star Series for 358 Modifieds win at L.V.
For any additional information go to the official web site of the T3 All Star Series for 358 Modified presented by Troyer Race Cars at www.t3allstarseries.com.
T3 ALL STAR SERIES FOR 358 MODIFIEDS PRESENTED BY TROYER RACE CARS.
WOODHULL RACEWAY SEPTEMBER 15, 2007
LYLE SHERWOOD MEMORIAL EVENT #6
Cars in attendance 48
Swarthout Recycling Heats: Bryan Terwilliger, Dave Dubois, Dylan Dewert, Curt VanPelt, Ron White, Brian Swarthout
Suzuki Motorcycles and Atv’s Consolation Events: Chris Clark, Stacy Jackson, Kevin Chilson
DNQ: (In no particular order) Ray Hyer, Greg Crooker, Serenity Sutherland, Trevor Sutherland, Greg Galligan, Matt Smith, Bill Brewer, Lucas Schroth, Jarred Keeney, Ray Dann, Joe Dgien, Gil Tegg Jr., Brooks Leach, Bob Davis, Larry Doolittle, Gardner, Guild, Bryon, Olds, Richner
L.J. Kennedy Trucking 35 lap feature: Curt VanPelt, Dylan Dewert, Billy VanPelt, Ray Bliss Jr., Steve Hartman Sr., Dale Welty, Bryan Terwilliger, Stacy Jackson, Brian Swarthout, Roger Williams, Kevin Chilson, Chris Clark, Donnie Lawson, Frank Dunning, Dave Calaman, Eldon Payne, Larry Keegan, Eric Fisher, Herb Wright, Mark Frankhauser, Kenny Peoples Jr., Aaron Jacobus, Bill VanEtten, Dave Dubois, Ron White, Mike Jackson, Tony Harris, Steve Hartman Jr.
Hazlitt 1852 Red Cat Pole Position Ray Bliss Jr.
SUZUKI Motorcycles and ATV”s E-Z up Tent Curt VanPelt
Lias Tire Hard Luck Awards Gil Tegg Jr. Dave Dubois
Addison Farm Supply Hard Charger Award Roger Williams
Bob Hilbert Sportswear Best Looking Move Award Ray Bliss Jr.,
Dewert Speed Award Chris Clark
Red’s Speed Shop Award Eldon Payne
VP Racing Fuels Award Dylan Dewert
D.J. Beardsley and Sons, Inc. Lap 17 Leader Curt VanPelt
Leaf Racewear Award Dale Welty
Sunoco Race Fuels Awards Kenny Peoples Jr., Larry Keegan
Genesis Shocks Shocking Experience Qualifiers Ron White, Eric Fisher, Frank Dunning
Point Fund Contributors include L.J. Kennedy Trucking, Swarthout Recycling and Wilkins RV Store
Signs Plus is the Official Sign and Graphic Supplier of the series and S&W Awards and Photos is the Official Photographers and Trophy Supplier of the series.
ISC Racers Tape is the official Racers Tape of the series
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