Brad joined the ASCS National and WOW Sprint Car series at Lucas Oil Speedway in Wheatland, Mo on Saturday night. Brad started the night fifth in the third of seven heats. The car was not at top performance and cause Brad to struggle throughout the race. He would go on to finish sixth.
Brad would end the night in the second of three B features. Major changes between the heat and the feature had the team hoping for a better finish to the night. Unfortunately that did not happen as Brad pulled off just as the feature got underway. Brad would be credited with finishing in tenth. Shane Stewart would go on for the A feature win followed by Jason Johnson, Brian Brown, Gary Wright and Danny Wood.
September 19, 2009 Creek County Speedway, Sapulpa, OKThe team finally made an appearance back on the track at Creek County Speedway in Sapulpa, OK on Saturday evening. Brad started the night fifth in the second of three heats. Early on a couple cautions moved Brad up into the top three, but as the race progressed Brad slid back and would finish where he started in fifth place.
The A feature had Brad starting in sixteenth place. The start of the race was tarnished with several caution flags. Once everything settled down Brad had a good car and was able to move up through the field and finish just outside the top ten in eleventh. Zach Chappell went on for the win followed by Sean McClelland, Matt Covington, Donnie Ray Crawford, and ASCS Sooner points leader Joe Wood, Jr rounding out the top five.
Brad remains in fifth place in the ASCS Sooner points with only two nights of racing left. Check back to see if Brad was able to maintain his points position or possibly make a charge at fourth place!
August 22, 2009 Lawton Speedway, Lawton, OKThe second night of ASCS Sooner racing for the weekend was at Lawton Speedway in Lawton, OK Saturday night. Brad started the night in the third heat. Another good start was wiped out by a lap one caution, but Brad was able to recover and finish in fourth place transferring to the A feature.
Brad started the feature in fourteenth place. The team expected the dry slick track to start taking rubber, but that never produced. Brad was able avoid any potential danger and finish where he started in fourteenth. Jason Johnson would go on for the win and the weekend sweep. He would be followed by Danny Wood, Nick Smith, Eric Baldaccini, and Danny Jennings rounding out the top five.
With only three nights of racing remain in the ASCS Sooner Regional racing season Brad has moved into fifth place in points. The next ASCS Sooner race is not scheduled for almost a month, but the team is scheduled to race at the LOS 360 Nationals at Lake Ozark Speedway in Eldon, MO over Labor Day weekend. Come out and see some of the best sprint car racing!
August 21, 2009 State Fair Speedway, Oklahoma City, OKFriday night was the first of two nights over the weekend starting at State Fair Speedway in Oklahoma City, OK. Brad started the last in the fourth and fastest heat of the night. A good start allowed Brad to move up two spots exiting turn two, but the start was called back. Brad would not be able to duplicate the first start and on a single groove track he was only able to move up to a seventh place finish.
Brad would start near the back of the B feature. An uneventful feature race still did not allow Brad to move up and he ended up finishing in eighth place. Jason Johnson went on for the A feature win followed by Matt Covington, Danny Wood, Danny Jennings, and Zach Chappell. The second night of racing this weekend is Saturday night at Lawton Speedway in Lawton, OK.
August 6, 2009 Riverside International Speedway, West Memphis, ARAfter getting the cam replaced in the Hatfield Racing motor Brad and the team traveled to Riverside International Speedway in West Memphis, AR Thursday night. Brad started his night in the fourth heat. A crowd of strong cars and a follow the leader race prevented Brad from moving much and finished in fourth place.
With the fourth place finish in the heat race Brad would have to make the show through the B feature. Brad was able to quickly jump out to the lead and maintain his position for several laps until a suspension failure ended his night. Brad would get credit for finishing in eighth. Tim Crawley would go on for the A feature win followed by Cody Gardner, Eddie Gallagher, Raymond Stull and A.G. Raines filling out the top five positions. The team has a couple weeks off before returning to ASCS Sooner action in Oklahoma City, OK. Come out and see some exciting open wheel racing!
July 25, 2009 Creek County Speedway, Sapulpa, OKA total of thirty-two cars attended the ASCS Sooner event at Creek County Speedway in Sapulpa, OK Saturday night. Brad started seventh in the last of four heats. With the motor still not performing like it should Brad was not able to power his way to the front and would end up finishing in sixth place. Brad would start the B feature third on what had turned into a dry slick track. As the racing got under way Brad was able to maintain his position and at times increase his lead over fourth place, but several cautions kept them close. This might have played to Brad's advantage as the second place car was not able to run away either. As the laps clicked away Brad was able to find his way around the second place car and transfer into the A feature.
Brad would start eighteenth in the A after transferring from the B feature. A missed setup and a car that was under powered kept him from moving through the field. Brad would go to finish the A feature in fourteenth. Nick Smith would take the feature win followed by Rafe Essary, Joe Wood Jr., Brady Bacon and Jamie Passmore. Brad continues to hold on to sixth place in the ASCS Sooner points chase. The team is looking into getting a different cam for the Hatfield Racing engine to resolve the lack of horsepower. The next race is currently not scheduled until August 21, but that is subject to change depending on the timing of the needed motor repairs. Continue to check back for updates as they become available.
July 18, 2009 Lawton Speedway, Lawton, OKAfter motor struggles prevented the team from starting the heat on Friday night the team was anxious to get back on the track on Saturday night at Lawton Speedway in Lawton, OK. Unfortunately the motor was still missing the expected power in the heat race. Brad tried his best, but was not able to be competitive and finished at the back of his heat race. With only twenty-one cars attending the event Brad would make the A feature.
The poor finish in the heat put Brad starting last in the A feature. The sick motor did not allow Brad to move up, but several cautions did. Brad would go on to finish in twelfth. Brady Bacon would go on for the A feature win followed by Andy Shouse, Joe Wood JR., Ben Gregg and DonnieRay Crawford rounded out the top five. Even with the current struggles Brad has moved up to sixth in the ASCS Sooner regional series. The team will try again next weekend at Creek County Speedway in Sapulpa, OK.
July 17, 2009 State Fair Speedway, Oklahoma City, OKThe team would get back on the track Friday night at the State Fair Speedway in Oklahoma City, OK with the rest of the ASCS Sooner series drivers. They were excited to see what they could do with new Hatfield horsepower under the hood. Unfortunately trouble struck early as the team was not able to make hot laps or the heat race due to the motor not running right. Once they determined the issue was in the magneto they were able to get on the track for the B feature.
Brad would start last in the first of two B features. With the new horsepower Brad quickly made his way through the field moving up five positions to finish in fourth just missing a shot at the A feature. Nick Smith would go on for the win followed by Matt Covington, Robert Sellers, Jamie Passmore and Landon Foster. The team will try again on Saturday night at Lawton Speedway in Lawton, OK.
June 20, 2009 Springfield Raceway, Springfield, MOThe latest installment of the ASCS Sooner racing series was on Saturday night at Springfield Raceway in Springfield, MO. A small crowd of twelve drivers attended the event with Brad starting fourth in the first heat race. Shortly after the start of the race Brad fell back to fifth, but was able to move to the top of the track and get his starting spot back by the time the check flag flew.
Brad would start the A feature seventh. A early race wrecked caused a red flag giving the team a chance to work on the car one final time. Brad spent the rest of the first half of the race searching for the fastest way around the track. By the time the half way point of the race came the car had started to overheat causing Brad to pull off. Brad would be credited for finishing in tenth. Detailed results were not available at the time of this posting, but check out the ASCS Racing website for details.
With the overheating issues this week and a month open before the next ASCS Sooner event the team has decided to pull the motor for a refresh. The 2009 videos have been uploaded so be sure to check them out!
June 12, 2009 Midway Speedway, Lebanon, MOBrad joined twenty-one other Winged Outlaw Warriors at Midway Speedway in Lebanon, MO on Friday night. Brad started on the outside of the front row in the second of three heats. As the green flag flew Brad jumped to the lead as they exited turn two, but the field would not complete a lap as Rusty Potter failed to pull off a slide job on Brad entering turn four. Rusty's right rear wheel would catch Brad's left front sending Rusty flipping. Brad would be able to continue and finish where he started in second.
The strong finish in the heat put Brad on the pole for the A feature with hopes of a strong run. Brad would drive a strong, clean race, but would not be able to hold onto the lead pack. He would go on to finish in tenth for his second top ten finish of the year. Josh Fisher would go on for the win followed by Jesse Hockett, Randy Martin, Austin Alumbaugh and Eric Todd. The team's next race will be Saturday evening at their home track of Springfield Raceway in Springfield, MO. Hope to see all the home town fans there!
June 6, 2009 Lake Ozark Speedway Eldon, MOThe team made the short trip to Lake Ozark Speedway in Eldon, MO on Saturday night. A total of twenty-three cars attended the weekly night of racing. Brad would start his night fourth in the first of three heats. A slick track made for passing at a premium, but Brad was holding his own until getting together with another car causing him to spin out. He would go on to finish the heat race in eighth place.
The last place finish in the heat meant Brad had to start 21st in the A feature. As the night went on the track conditions had deteriorated and by the time the feature was ran passing was almost impossible. Brad was able to make some progress through the follow the leader field and would end up in seventeenth. Randy Martin would go on for the win followed by Josh Fisher, Cody Baker, J Kinder and Toby Brown. The teams next scheduled race will be at Midway Speedway in Lebanon, MO weather permitting. Come out and enjoy another night of high speed open wheel racing!
May 24, 2009 Jetmore Motorplex, Jetmore, KSThe second night of the Steven King Memorial was ran on Sunday evening at Jetmore Motorplex in Jetmore, KS. Brad began his night in the third of five heats. Moving to the high side in turn two allowed several other competitors to slide underneath him. He would go on to finish in eighth place.
The poor finish in the heat would move Brad to the first B feature. The car was beginning to run better and Brad would up from fourteenth to finish the two nights of racing in seventh place. Jack Dover would go on for the $10,000 A feature win followed by Gary Wright, Travis Rilat, Jason Johnson and Jesse Hockett rounding out the top five. As always you can check the ASCS homepage for further details.
May 23, 2009 Jetmore Motorplex, Jetmore, KSBrad and the team made the trip back to their original hometown area of Southwest Kansas on Friday night to run at the Steven King Memorial in Jetmore, KS. A total of 43 cars attended the first night of the two night show. Brad started the night in the final of six heats. As the race got underway a power steering leak developed causing Brad to pull off the track. Brad would go on to finish the heat in eighth place.
The lineup for the first B feature would have made up a pretty good A feature on most nights as the likes of C.J. Johnson, Jesse Hockett and Sean McClelland all joined Brad in the first of two B features. The team thought they had the power steering leak fixed, but it was determined that was not the case and Brad would again have to pull off the track. Brad would go on to finish in fifthtenth. Travis Rilat would go on to take the opening night A feature win followed by Shane Stewart, Zach Chappell, Jack Dover and Gary Wright. Check out the ASCS website for more details.
May 9, 2009 Devil's Bowl, Mesquite, TXThe second night of the Red River Shootout was at Devil's Bowl in Mesquite, TX. Brad started the night near the tail of the second of five heats. Brad was getting used to the unique track and even though the car was fast was not able to move up through the field. Brad would go on to finish seventh.
The finish in the heat race moved Brad to the B feature. As the race was starting to progress another part malfunction struck as the bolts pulled out of the rear-end ending Brad's night. Brad would finish eleventh. Details on the A feature can be found on the ASCS website. The next scheduled race is not until mid-June, but the team is looking to add additional races before then. Check back for more updates!
May 8, 2009 State Fair Speedway, Oklahoma City, OKA large crowd of 56 cars attended the first of two nights of racing in the Red River Shootout. For the first time in awhile a good draw put Brad on the pole for the first heat of the night. A poor start moved Brad back to second place. As he was gaining ground on the leader the fuel pump came loose cutting the fuel supply to the motor causing Brad to pull off the track.
With the poor run in the heat race Brad had to start the B feature near the tail end of the field. With the new car working a lot better Brad was able to move through the field and finish in ninth place. Check out the ASCS website for further details on how the A feature finished.
April 25, 2009 Creek County Speedway, Sapulpa, OKBrad and the team blew into Creek County Speedway in Sapulpa, OK on Saturday to join the rest of the ASCS Sooner drivers for the season opener. With a strong South wind blowing across the track Brad started his night sixth in the third of five heats. Unfortunately a rough race track and tight racecar kept Brad from going forward during the race. After almost getting airborne Brad struggled to keep the car in one piece and finished in seventh.
The poor finish in the heat race meant Brad would start ninth in the first of two B features. As the race got underway it was obvious that the major changes made between the heat and the B did not make enough of a difference. Brad was not able to move forward, but did not loose any ground either and would finish where he started in ninth. The A feature was won by Danny Wood, followed by Jamie Passmore, Dustin Morgan, Andy Shouse and J.P. Bailey rounding out the top five. Check out the ASCS website for further details.
The team has a couple weeks off to regroup before two nights of racing as the ASCS Sooner series continues its season at State Fair Speedway in Oklahoma City, OK and Devils Bowl in Mesquite, TX. Make sure to come out and check out some of the best racing on dirt!
April 11, 2009 I-30 Speedway, Little Rock, ARAfter taking almost a full month off Brad and the team attended the weekly event at I-30 Speedway in Little Rock, AR on Saturday evening. Only seventeen cars attended the night's racing. Brad started his night sixth in the second heat after another car was unable to start the event. As the racing got underway two cars got together in turn four and had to pull off the track moving Brad up to fifth. With the laps counting down Brad was holding his own. A strong battle for third place caused two cars to get together in turn one. This helped Brad as he was able to split the two cars and take home third place in the heat.
After the strong finish in the heat race Brad was sitting pretty in third place to start the A feature. As the green flag flew it was obvious Brad would not be able to maintain his starting position as he quickly fell back outside of the top ten. Brad was able to hold his position when Matt Covington flipped in turn three. Brad would work his way back up the pack and finish in tenth place. Lewis Jenkins took the feature win with Gary Wright coming in second, Paul McMahan third AG Rains fourth and Gary Taylor rounding out the top five. Check out I-30 Speedway's website for further results from Saturday night's racing.
The team now has a couple weeks off to prepare for the ASCS Sooner's opening night at the Creek County Speedway in Sapulpa, OK on April 25. Come see Brad and the team take on some of the best sprint car drivers!
March 14, 2009 Springfield Raceway, Springfield, MOThe makeup Thanksgiving holiday race at Springfield Raceway in Springfield, MO got underway Saturday afternoon with twenty-six 360 sprint cars. As the first heat races were getting underway mother nature stole the show as a rain shower delayed the race for over two hours. Brad started his heat race on the inside of the second row after a late scratch. As the race progressed the motor began to sputter and slowly started losing power. By the time the race was over Brad had fell to seventh.
Just as the first A feature of the night was ending mother nature again took control over the night pushing the sprint car A main to Sunday afternoon. Just as it looked like rain would again take control of the day the clouds parted and racing would get underway. Brad would start the A feature in nineteenth after the poor performance in the heat race. By the time the first caution flag of the race flew Brad had moved up to fourteenth place. After a strong battle with several cars Brad would finish the race in eleventh place.
The next scheduled race is now over a month away. Make sure to check back for updates and information as the 2009 season continues.
