Troy Rutherford takes the ARP cash.

Troy lead from the get-go to win the custom trophy and the second ARP Battle at the Beach.

Steve Brown wins his first Senior Main.

Johnny Conley wins his sixth Dwarf Car Main in a row and seventh for the season.

Aaron Rodarte wins his second IMCA Modified Feature in a row with a season total of four.

Trevor Fitzgibbon wins Hobby Stock Main, that’s number six in a row.

Kenny Byers Jr. wins the Go-Kart Feature.

Saturday night July 16, saw a great night of short track racing, at Ventura Raceway.    With the second 2016 ARP Battle at the Beach race highlighting the night, race fans were there to see who would take the next win in this series within a series that will crown the King of the Beach in November.  Competition in every class was very close and hard fought throughout the night’s events.

In VRA 360 Sprints, a field of 14 cars signed into the pits for this the second ARP Battle at the Beach for 2016.  The night saw Troy Rutherford take the 30 lap main event win over Rick Hendrix, with 2014 VRA Sprint Car series champion and first 2016 Battle at the Beach race winner, Kyle Smith, finishing third to maintain his point lead in this series within a series.    It was a night that saw exciting racing in this special event.  In the end it was Rutherford taking the $1,500 winner’s check and the special trophy that goes with a Battle at the Beach win  over Hendrix, Smith, Jeremy Ellertson and Hobie Conway. Their two heat race wins went to Rutherford and Hendrix. Rick Hendrix now is leading in the point race by 295 points over Guy Woodward and 320 points over Austin Figueroa after ten races.

VRA Dwarf Cars returned to action Saturday with past champ Johnny Conley leading 12 of the 20 lap main to take his seventh win of 2016. Conley’s win was over Nick Velasquez, Tommy Velasquez III, Tim Conley and David Conley. Their three heat races went to Tim Conley, Tommy Velasquez III and Gage Cheek. There were 19 dwarf cars signed in for the night’s action. Ten races into the season finds Johnny Conley leading Jeff Fillingame and Tommy Velasquez III, who are both tied at 2nd by 85 points.

IMCA Modified action saw Aaron Rodarte beat Chris Crompe and Aaron’s brother Austin to the line to take the 20 lap feature win.    Following them to the finish line were Danny Lauer and Luis Espinosa. There were two heat races run, with wins going to Austin Rodarte and Chris Crompe.   Jack Parker now leads Andrew Greiman by 7 points after ten races in 2016.      .

VRA Senior Sprints were on hand with eleven cars signed into the pits.  Steve Brown took the 20 lap feature win over points leader Chris Meredith, Wally Pankratz, Clif Warren and Ron Bach. Two heat races were run with wins going to Ron Bach and Chris Meredith. After six races, Chris Meredith leads Steve Brown by 65 points.

Hobby Stocks made their return with eight cars competing in their 20 lap main event.  The win went to season point leader, Trevor Fitzgibbon, making it six in a row for this fine driver.  He led Zach Peterson, Mike Stanford, Sam Garvin and Christina Garvin to the finish line.  Their one heat race win went to Fitzgibbon who now leads Mike Stanford by 230 points after 8 races.

The final group racing Saturday night was the VRA Go Karts.  Only four karts took to the track for their 12 lap main event.  Past champion Kenny Byers Jr., took the win over David Pankratz, Ken Ito and Henry Ito.  Pankratz took their one heat race.

Ventura Raceway continues its 2016 season next Saturday July 23, with the next Flat Track/Speedway event.  On that night, we will salute the memory of rider A J Herrera with several special activities and an added purse for the pro division riders.   It will be a special night of racing that fans are sure to enjoy.

Ventura Raceway Race Results for 07/16/2016

VRA Sprint Cars
Race #10     07/16/2016

Main Event Results: 1. Troy Rutherford, Ojai, 30 Laps; 2. Rick Hendrix, Palmdale, 30 Laps; 3. Kyle Smith, Moorpark, 30 Laps; 4. Jeremy Ellertson, Lawndale, 30 Laps; 5. Hobie Conway, Ventura, 30 Laps; 6. Matt McCarthy, 30 Laps; 7. Steve Hix, Ventura, 30 Laps; 8. Greg Andrews, Fillmore, Ca, 26 Laps; 9. Kyle Edwards, Fountain Valley, 22 Laps; 10. Austen Figueroa, El Segundo, 10 Laps; 11. Clif Warren, Camarillo, 6 Laps; 12. Malyssa Perkins, Newport Beach, 5 Laps; 13. Ed Schwarz, Santa Fe Springs, Did not show; 14. Mike Callahan, Carson, Did not show
Lap Leaders: Troy Rutherford (1-30)

Heat Race Winners:  Extreme Mufflers Heat 1: Troy Rutherford; Saldana Racing Products Heat 2: Rick Hendrix

Top 10 in points:  1. Rick Hendrix, 1930; 2. Guy Woodward, 1635; 3. Austen Figueroa, 1610; 4. Kyle Smith, 1395; 5. Chris Meredith, 1065; 6. Hobie Conway, 955; 7. Tommy Dunkel, 935; 7. Jeremy Ellertson, 935; 9. Tyler Williams, 735; 10. Charlie Butcher, 660

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VRA Senior Sprints
Race #6     07/16/2016

Main Event Results: 1. Steve Brown, Ontario, Ca, 20 Laps; 2. Chris Meredith, Thousand Oaks, 20 Laps; 3. Wally Pankratz, Orange, 20 Laps; 4. Clif Warren, Camarillo, 20 Laps; 5. Ron Bach, Santa Paula, 20 Laps; 6. Greg Andrews, Fillmore, Ca, 20 Laps; 7. Ed Schwarz, Santa Fe Springs, 20 Laps; 8. Richard Fajardo, Hollister, 20 Laps; 9. Smokey Stover, Manhattan Beach, 20 Laps; 10. Mike Cook, Long Beach, 20 Laps; 11. Russell Martin, Yorba Linda, 19 Laps
Lap Leaders: Greg Andrews (1-6), Steve Brown (7-20)

Heat Race Winners:  SpinTech Mufflers Heat 1: Ron Bach; Saldana Racing Products Heat 2: Chris Meredith

Top 10 in points:  1. Chris Meredith, 970; 2. Steve Brown, 905; 3. Clif Warren, 845; 4. Ed Schwarz, 775; 5. Ron Bach, 695; 6. Richard Fajardo, 650; 7. Wally Pankratz, 570; 8. Russell Martin, 565; 9. Greg Andrews, 495; 9. Smokey Stover, 495

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IMCA Modifieds
Race #10     07/16/2016

Main Event Results: 1. Aaron Rodarte, Ventura, 20 Laps; 2. Chris Crompe, Nipomo, 20 Laps; 3. Austin Rodarte, Ventura, 20 Laps; 4. Danny Lauer, Nipomo, 20 Laps; 5. Luis Espinoza, Castaic, 20 Laps; 6. Daylan Coffey, Santa Maria, 20 Laps; 7. Jack Parker, Simi Valley, 20 Laps; 8. Andrew Greiman, Newbury Park, 20 Laps; 9. Scott Olsen, 6 Laps; 10. Trevor Fitzgibbon, Camarillo, 4 Laps
Lap Leaders: Luis Espinoza (1-7), Aaron Rodarte (8-20)

Heat Race Winners:   Heat 1: Austin Rodarte;  Heat 2: Danny Lauer

Top 10 in points:  1. Jack Parker, 321; 2. Andrew Greiman, 314; 3. Luis Espinoza, 311; 4. Austin Rodarte, 264; 5. Scott Olsen, 261; 6. Aaron Rodarte, 229; 7. Dennis Eckert, 132; 8. Mark Davis, 106; 9. Chuck Costabile, 95; 10. Chris Crompe, 76; 10. Mike Kirby, 76

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VRA Pro Dwarf Cars
Race #10     07/16/2016

Main Event Results: 1. Johnny Conley, Camarillo, 20 Laps; 2. Nick Velasquez, Camarillo, 20 Laps; 3. Tommy Velasquez III, Camarillo, 20 Laps; 4. Tim Conley, Oxnard, 20 Laps; 5. David Conley, Oxnard, 20 Laps; 6. Gage Cheek, Valencia, 20 Laps; 7. Tommy Velasquez, Camarillo, 20 Laps; 8. Brandon Busenbark, Santa Clarita, 20 Laps; 9. Kody Cowan, Lancaster, 20 Laps; 10. Jason Horton, Oxnard, 20 Laps; 11. Brad Curnel, Palmdale, 20 Laps; 12. David Cheek, Valencia, 19 Laps; 13. Trent Morley, Woodland Hills, 17 Laps; 14. Justin Jackson, Arroyo Grande, 17 Laps; 15. D. J. Lebow, Camarillo, 16 Laps; 16. Korey Cowan, Lancaster, 16 Laps; 17. Jeff Fillingame, Santa Paula, 6 Laps; 18. David Taylor Jr., Moorpark, 3 Laps; 19. Jeff Hinz, Saugus, 1 Lap
Lap Leaders: Nick Velasquez (1-7), Johnny Conley (8-20)

Heat Race Winners:  Heat 1: Tommy Velasquez III; Heat 2: Gage Cheek; Heat 3: Tim Conley

Top 10 in points:  1. Johnny Conley, 2120; 2. Jeff Fillingame, 1895; 2. Tommy Velasquez III, 1895; 4. Tim Conley, 1840; 5. David Conley, 1710; 6. Nick Velasquez, 1640; 7. Gage Cheek, 1620; 8. Jason Horton, 1580; 9. Trent Morley, 1525; 10. Tommy Velasquez, 1300

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VRA Hobby Stocks
Race #8     07/16/2016

Main Event Results: 1. Trevor Fitzgibbon, Camarillo, 20 Laps; 2. Zachary Peterson, Oxnard, 20 Laps; 3. Mike Stanford, Oxnard, 20 Laps; 4. Sam Garvin, Oxnard, 20 Laps; 5. Christina Garvin, Oxnard, 19 Laps; 6. Gary Garvin, Oxnard, 19 Laps; 7. Devin Montgomery, Oxnard, 18 Laps; 8. Ernie Malone, Ojai, 9 Laps
Lap Leaders: Zachary Peterson (1-6), Trevor Fitzgibbon (7-20)

Heat Race Winners:  Heat 1: Trevor Fitzgibbon

Top 10 in points:  1. Trevor Fitzgibbon, 1735; 2. Mike Stanford, 1505; 3. Sam Garvin, 1270; 4. Ernie Malone, 1170; 5. Christina Garvin, 1135; 6. Gary Garvin, 1130; 7. Devin Montgomery, 1000; 8. Zachary Peterson, 955; 9. David Heurung, 800; 10. Jesse James Verdun, 755

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Go-Karts
Race #5     07/16/2016

Main Event Results: 1. Kenny Byers Jr, Ventura, 12 Laps; 2. David Pankratz, Canyon Country, 12 Laps; 3. Ken Ito, Ventura, 12 Laps; 4. Henry Ito, 4 Laps
Lap Leaders: Kenny Byers Jr (1-12)

Heat Race Winners:  Heat 1: David Pankratz

Top 10 in points:  1. Kenny Byers Jr, 705; 2. Henry Ito, 700; 3. David Pankratz, 655; 4. Ken Ito, 535; 5. Justin Raper, 445; 6. Ernie Raper, 385; 7. Greg Lewis, 185; 8. Larry Smith, 180; 9. Mike Evans, 175; 10. Jimmy May, 165

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Report Created by Ventura Raceway Scoring Program
Report Created: 07/17/2016 13:55