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Pirate Speedway - San Bernardino, CA, USA - August 16 "Fast" Eddie Castro was a flawless five wins out of five races and captured the main event on another great night of racing at Pirate Speedway. Steve Russell led the field through turns one and two but Castro, who started in gate five, built up speed on the deep outside cushion and blasted around the boards to take the lead on the back straight. The diminutive rider maintained his wide line throughout the race and Russell was unable to make up ground on him. Castro was first to the checkered flag, Russell had to settle for second, "Battling" Buck Blair was third, Tyson Talkington finished fourth, and Bobby "Boogaloo" Schwartz was fifth. Talkington scored an impressive victory over Russell in the first scratch heat. Castro was an easy victor over Russell Green in the second heat. Blair ended round one with a win over Schwartz. Castro started round two by beating Russell for his second win. Blair made it two straight victories with a defeat of Talkington. Schwartz finished the second round by defeating Green. Talkington began the final round with a win ahead of Green. Castro won the next heat to remain perfect. Russell held off Blair to complete all of the heats with his second win. Blair cruised to victory in the first semi with Talkington getting second. Castro and Russell finished one-two in the second semi to transfer to the main event. Schwartz was victorious in the Last Chance and booked the final spot in the main-event field. The Support Main Event required three starts but Chris Jones was unfazed by it and carved through traffic to win again. Steve "Beach Ball" Brown was second, Kevin "Rip"Fife finished third, Tim McGrath was fourth, and Mike Fuson finished fifth. Luke Whitcomb charged through the field from the back and collected the Pee Wee Main Event victory. Tanner Richey was second, Jacob Loverock finished third, Jake Troutt was fourth, and Nick Dunn finished fifth. Bryan Motis and Josh Bennett took home the victory in the Sidecar Main Event. National Champions Joe Jones and Johnny Glover were second, Casey Driggers and Riley Driggers finished third, and Dual Anderson and Ethan Smith were fourth. Blair defeated a large field of riders to win the Mini TT Main Event. Former National Speedway Champion Steve Lucero finished second, Talkington was third, and Bobby Tocco finished fourth. RESULTS Mini TT Main Event Sidecar Main Event (restarted) Pee Wee Main Event Support Main Event (restarted twice) Scratch Main Event (restarted) |
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