Ryan Bernal wins ARP Battle at the Beach #2

Wally Pankratz wins another Senior Sprint Main

Trevor Fitzgibbon has made it two in a row in IMCA Modified Features.

Mike Lewis won the Hobby Stock Main.

After two weeks of back-to-back racing, race fans were kept entertained with the variety of divisions that were on hand both June 30th and July 7th. Warm weather kept the track in perfect condition for all racers on the 1/5 mile at Ventura Raceway.

On Saturday, June 30th, the featured event was the first ARP Battle At the Beach USAC/VRA 360 race of 2018. This race series, which will crown the King of the Beach in November at the Turkey Night Grand Prix, is always a top notch event featuring the best in 360 sprint car drivers going for the very special Battle at the Beach trophy awarded at each event. Also on hand Saturday night were the IMCA Modifieds, Senior Sprints, VRA Dwarf Cars and Focus Midgets.

The first 2018 ARP Battle at the Beach race brought twenty-three USAC/VRA 360 Sprints to the dirt/clay-banked oval. In qualifying, Jake Swanson set a new 360 track record with a lap of 12.007 seconds and a speed of 74.296 mph. Three heat races were run going to Danny Faria Jr in heat one, Tristian Guardino in heat two and VRA Champion Kyle Smith in heat three. The thirty-lap feature was a fast and furious event with the win going to Austin Liggett over Ryan Timmons, Jake Swanson, Troy Rutherford and Kyle Smith. Liggett’s win earned him the first Battle at the Beach trophy of the year. It also puts him in the lead to become King at the Beach.

Nine VRA Senior Sprints were on hand this evening as well to continue their season. Two heat races were run with wins going to Eddie Williams in heat one and Bill Badger in heat two. Their 20 lap main event was led by past champion Chris Meredith over Wally Pankratz, Bill Badger, Eddie Williams and Tom Stephens Sr. After four races, Chris Meredith leads Wally Pankratz by 20 points.

A strong field of eleven IMCA Modifieds continued their season with two heat races, won by 2017 champ Luis Espinoza in heat one and Dave Phipps in heat two. The 20 lap main event went to first time winner Trevor Fitzgibbon, followed by Luis Espinoza, Donald Houghton, Dennis Eckert and Dave Phipps. After 4 races in the new season, Luis Espinoza leads Donald Houghton by 5 points.

On Saturday night, July 7th, saw a light field in most divisions. However, the racing was competitive and thrilling for those fans who wanted to escape the high temperatures elsewhere.

Seven VRA Sprints were on hand Saturday night to continue their 2018 season. One heat race was run with the win going to Rick Hendrix. The 20 lap main event was won by 2017 series champion and current point leader Kyle Smith. Jeremy Ellertson finished second with Brent Owens third, Hobie Conway fourth and Chris Meredith fifth. After five races, Kyle Smith leads Jeremy Ellertson by 110 points in the season long point race.

For any information on upcoming events, please check out our website at www.venturaraceway.com, our Facebook page or call (805) 648-7223. Turkey Night Grand Prix tickets are now on sale also. Hope to see you there!

Ventura Raceway Race Results for 07/14/2018

VRA Sprint Cars
Race #6 07/14/2018

Main Event Results: 1. Ryan Bernal, Hollister, 30 Laps; 2. Jake Swanson, Anaheim, 30 Laps; 3. Ryan Timmons, Pleasant Hill, 30 Laps; 4. Tyler Edwards, Salina Ok., 30 Laps; 5. Matt Stewart, Phoenix, 30 Laps; 6. Koen Shaw, Fresno, CA, 30 Laps; 7. Slatter Helt, Pleasant Hill, Mo, 30 Laps; 8. Rick Hendrix, Palmdale, 30 Laps; 9. Danny Faria Jr, Tipton, 30 Laps; 10. Austin Liggett, 30 Laps; 11. Kyle Smith, Moorpark, 30 Laps; 12. Jeremy Ellertson, Lawndale, 30 Laps; 13. Brandon Wiley, Santa Maria, 30 Laps; 14. Charlie Butcher, Santa Barbara, 22 Laps; 15. Kaleb Montgomery, Templeton, CA, 17 Laps; 16. Tristan Guardino, Fremont, CA, 16 Laps; 17. Shannon McQueen, Tehachapi, 16 Laps; 18. Troy Rutherford, Ojai, 13 Laps; 19. Britton Bock, Calistoga, 13 Laps; 20. Cody Majors, Simi Valley, 13 Laps; 21. Tony Everhart, Lakeside, 11 Laps; 22. Guy Woodward, Santa Clarita, 7 Laps
Lap Leaders: Jake Swanson (1-19), Ryan Bernal (20-30)

Heat Race Winners: Extreme Mufflers Heat 1: Rick Hendrix; Saldana Racing Products Heat 2: Troy Rutherford; BR Motorsports Heat 3: Austin Liggett; Heat 4: Ryan Bernal

Top 10 in points: 1. Kyle Smith, 1110; 2. Jeremy Ellertson, 990; 3. Rick Hendrix, 680; 4. Charlie Butcher, 630; 5. Jake Swanson, 455; 6. Ryan Timmons, 445; 7. Joey Bishop, 430; 8. Austin Liggett, 420; 9. Brandon Wiley, 410; 10. Danny Faria Jr, 345

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ARP Battle at the Beach
Race #2 07/14/2018

Main Event Results: 1. Ryan Bernal, Hollister, 30 Laps; 2. Jake Swanson, Anaheim, 30 Laps; 3. Ryan Timmons, Pleasant Hill, 30 Laps; 4. Tyler Edwards, Salina Ok., 30 Laps; 5. Matt Stewart, Phoenix, 30 Laps; 6. Koen Shaw, Fresno, CA, 30 Laps; 7. Slatter Helt, Pleasant Hill, Mo, 30 Laps; 8. Rick Hendrix, Palmdale, 30 Laps; 9. Danny Faria Jr, Tipton, 30 Laps; 10. Austin Liggett, 30 Laps; 11. Kyle Smith, Moorpark, 30 Laps; 12. Jeremy Ellertson, Lawndale, 30 Laps; 13. Brandon Wiley, Santa Maria, 30 Laps; 14. Charlie Butcher, Santa Barbara, 22 Laps; 15. Kaleb Montgomery, Templeton, CA, 17 Laps; 16. Tristan Guardino, Fremont, CA, 16 Laps; 17. Shannon McQueen, Tehachapi, 16 Laps; 18. Troy Rutherford, Ojai, 13 Laps; 19. Britton Bock, Calistoga, 13 Laps; 20. Cody Majors, Simi Valley, 13 Laps; 21. Tony Everhart, Lakeside, 11 Laps; 22. Guy Woodward, Santa Clarita, 7 Laps
Lap Leaders: Jake Swanson (1-19), Ryan Bernal (20-30)

Heat Race Winners: Heat 1: Rick Hendrix; Heat 2: Troy Rutherford; Heat 3: Austin Liggett; Heat 4: Ryan Bernal

Top 10 in points: 1. Jake Swanson, 455; 2. Ryan Timmons, 445; 3. Austin Liggett, 420; 4. Kyle Smith, 360; 5. Danny Faria Jr, 345; 6. Troy Rutherford, 340; 7. Rick Hendrix, 330; 8. Tristan Guardino, 315; 9. Jeremy Ellertson, 300; 10. Shannon McQueen, 295

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VRA Senior Sprints
Race #5 07/14/2018

Main Event Results: 1. Wally Pankratz, Orange, 12 Laps; 2. Eddie Williams, El Segundo, 12 Laps; 3. Tom Stephens Sr, Ventura, 8 Laps; 4. Chris Meredith, Thousand Oaks, 1 Lap; 5. Joey Bishop, Camarillo, Did not show
Lap Leaders: Wally Pankratz (1-12)

Heat Race Winners: SpinTech Mufflers Heat 1: Chris Meredith

Top 10 in points: 1. Wally Pankratz, 700; 2. Chris Meredith, 690; 3. Eddie Williams, 620; 4. Tom Stephens Sr, 560; 5. Tyler Hatzikian, 370; 6. Greg Andrews, 355; 7. Paul Merrick, 335; 8. Joey Bishop, 295; 9. Rick Hendrix, 250; 10. Bill Badger, 225

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IMCA Modifieds
Race #5 07/14/2018

Main Event Results: 1. Trevor Fitzgibbon, Camarillo, 20 Laps; 2. Dave Phipps, Simi Valley, 20 Laps; 3. Jack Parker, Simi Valley, 20 Laps; 4. Donald Houghton, Rosamond, 20 Laps; 5. Austin Rodarte, Ventura, 20 Laps; 6. John Romero, Port Hueneme, 19 Laps; 7. Chuck Costabile, Simi Valley, 16 Laps; 8. Andrew Greiman, Newbury Park, 14 Laps; 9. Jake Pike, 6 Laps; 10. Dennis Eckert, Canyon Country, 6 Laps; 11. Luis Espinoza, Castaic, 6 Laps; 12. Chris Crompe, Nipomo, 6 Laps; 13. Scott Olsen, Ventura, 6 Laps; 14. Brad Prows, Buellton, 6 Laps
Lap Leaders: Dave Phipps (1-2), Trevor Fitzgibbon (3-20)

Heat Race Winners: Heat 1: Jack Parker; Heat 2: Trevor Fitzgibbon

Top 10 in points: 1. Donald Houghton, 181; 2. Luis Espinoza, 179; 2. Trevor Fitzgibbon, 179; 4. Jack Parker, 177; 5. Dave Phipps, 176; 6. Andrew Greiman, 174; 7. Dennis Eckert, 144; 8. Austin Rodarte, 111; 9. Aaron Rodarte, 70; 10. Brandon Hoekstra, 69

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VRA Hobby Stocks
Race #4 07/14/2018

Main Event Results: 1. Mike Lewis, Saugus, 20 Laps; 2. Mike Keebler, Lompoc, 20 Laps; 3. Tom Smith, Norco, 20 Laps; 4. Tom Stephens Jr, Ventura, 20 Laps; 5. Alyssa Smith, 20 Laps; 6. Sam Garvin, Oxnard, 20 Laps; 7. Heath Morton, Oxnard, 18 Laps; 8. Christina Garvin, Oxnard, 17 Laps
Lap Leaders: Tom Stephens Jr (1-11), Mike Lewis (12-20)

Heat Race Winners: Heat 1: Alyssa Smith; Heat 2: Tom Stephens Jr

Top 10 in points: 1. Heath Morton, 775; 2. Mike Stanford, 715; 3. Tom Stephens Sr, 410; 4. Sam Garvin, 380; 5. Christina Garvin, 360; 6. Gary Rayburn, 260; 7. Mike Lewis, 255; 8. Chris Fritz, 235; 9. Ricky Lewis, 225; 9. Mike Keebler, 225

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Report Created by Ventura Raceway Scoring Program
Report Created: 07/15/2018 08:55