July 12, 2003
All Photos & Captions By Stephen J. Hartzell
Matt Ferrell led the 305 feature for over 24 3/4 of the 25 lap feature, only to have his outstanding run end when Chad Laux passed him at the stripe for the win.
Jody Keegan adjusts the wing on his sprinter as a crew member checks the offset. Beside Jody's car is his sister, Buffy Bordner.
Baumann Automotive Night featured a pill draw for 20 fans who each drew for a driver.
This lucky lady drew Rob Chaney's number and took home the $500 prize.
Rob Chaney & the Cortad Racing team in victory lane.
Buffy Bordner had her truck running very well until an unfortunate incident in the feature badly damaged her truck.
"Coach Bob" Cundliff interviews a crew member for his next article. The Coach is a fun guy, and his articles are a must read every week.
Jimmy Dayton waits for the hook after making hard contact with the frontstretch wall.
Eric Hysong watches as a crew member checks the fuel level in his latest ride.
Willie Keegan came out of retirement to pilot the D5 305 sprinter.
Chad Laux and his crew in victory lane after his heart-stopping last lap pass for the win.
Brothers-in-law Mike Linder & Jon Finsel pit side by side.
Engine of the week - Willy Meier's 410 engine in his #33 car is built by Art Van Dyke.
Bob Miller looks his car over as Jimmy Stinson's crew does the same to theirs. Kyle Sauder drove the Miller Rigging car again on this night and came home with a 3rd place finish. The car will continue to run, but the permanent driver is yet to be determined.
One of Mike Oberdorf's crew members digs the softwall out of the packed right rear after Mike's close encounter with the foam blocks.
The ladies in the pit-side concession stand do a great job for the drivers & crew members each raceday. This is a hard place to pass up without stopping in for a bite to eat.
305 pavement driver Mark Pridemore got down and dirty this week at Fremont.
Kieth Whaley made his return to the dirt oval this week, and promptly raced his way into the feature.
This cake was baked for Roger Shammo's 41st birthday, and it was served in the pits after the races. By the time I got around to taking this shot, the left boob & the bottom half had already been violated.
Les Mintz waits for his piece of birthday cake as Roger Shammo supervises the operation. The Shammo 4-wheeler served as an acceptable serving table & perch for the birthday boy.