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J.J. Mazur and Pat Powers Snag Genesee Wins Before Rain
Rich Vleck, BATAVIA, NY, (August 9, 2008)- The Genesee Speedway expected rain on Saturday, just not as early as it arrived.
A pair of showers hit the Genesee Speedway on Saturday Evening, the first set the start back two hours, the next one threw it out the rest of the night.
The completion of the Castle Powered Late Model Feature from a week earlier and the Professional Driver Institute Mini Stock Features were the only events that would be completed on Totem Pole Smoke Shop and Gas Night.
After the first shower hit the track just before the posted starting time, the decision was made to run a features only format, scratching the heats for the evening. The drivers were given an opportunity to run hot laps to help work the track in.
The first feature out was the Late Model event. Last week, it took 30 minutes to run six laps. This week the final 14 circuits would take a mere five minutes.
J.J. Mazur, who took the lead just before the postponement of the feature, took off on the restart and checked out on the pack for his second win of the season.
“After that first win, we couldn’t get ourselves out of a hole,” said Mazur. “We were in the top and the middle groove most of the race, but really you could put it anywhere.”
The Batavia youngster had was able to drive away from his buddy Ron Mogavero, who was able to card his best finish of the season, holding off a fast Jason Boyle for second.
Justin Chaddock was fast on the cushion but would struggle to make forward progress, as he would finish in fourth. Dave DuBois would round out the top-five to strengthen his point lead.
The PDI Trucking School Mini Stock Feature was off to a fast start, with Mike Sweeney moving around Pat Powers on the second lap and strengthening his advantage. After a lap 7 caution for point leader Brandon Aradine though, Powers would make a pass on the restart and would lead until the final caution on the night, which would fall for rain. The checkered flag would also be displayed at that point.
It was the first win this year for Powers, of Dale, the seventh different driver to score a victory in the highly competitive division.
Mike Sweeney would place in second, with youngster Dylan Cecee third. Dan Norton and Samantha Burch would complete the top-five.
As the caution and checkered fell in the mini stock feature, a massive thunderstorm would move in and cancel the remainder of the cards. With less than half of the program completed, ticket and pit stubs will be honored next weekend. For more information, visit www.GeneseeSpeedway.com.
Genesee Speedway Results: 8/9/2008-
Totem Pole Smoke Shop & Gas Night
Castle Powered Late Model Feature Completion from 8/2 (20 Laps)- JJ MAZUR, Ron Mogavero, Jason Boyle, Tim Kaufman, Justin Chaddock, Dave DuBois, Pete Waldron, Aaron Johnson, Billy Burd, Rich Hale, Jon Rivers, Doug Jones, Jim Johnson, Terry Pangrazio, Bob Babbitt, Jason Bridge, Brian Farnsworth, Mike Childrose, Scooter Pangrazio.
Lap Leaders- Mogavero 1-5, Mazur 6-20.
Professional Driver Institute Mini Stock Feature (15 Laps)- PAT POWERS, Mike Sweeney, Dylan Cecee, Dan Norton, Samantha Burch, Randy Barclay, Ed Neal, Alan Kemp, Duane Pingrey, Jason Hull, Mark Forsha, Byron Dewitt, Brandon Aradine, Tom Amico, Rick Johnson.
Lap Leaders- Powers 1, Sweeney 2-7, Powers 8-15.
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