| MMRA Touring Series race #2 was a
great mix of drama, action, and excitement in the middle of the most bizarre
weather ever seen at an MMRA event. After heavy rains the night
before, race morning dawned wet, with a huge band of showers stretching from
the Gulf of Mexico all the way to New York predicted to settle over
Tennessee for the duration of the day. Everyone who entered the gate
at Riverview Speedway expected a rainout and most of the morning discussion
was about contingency plans for rain. In the middle of all this, track
crews dried the track and practice got underway. Then for the rest of
the day, it would sprinkle a bit, then stop. It was frustrating, and
we all expected the next shower would be the end - but somehow the program
kept moving forward. Amazingly, as that heavy band of showers moved
through the area, a tiny crack in the band formed over the Carthage area,
allowing us to continue on-track activities. Then, as a final bizarre
twist, heavy fog moved in just before the Open Division race, contributing
to a scary looking lap 2 crash, and causing the track to reduce the race to
30 laps from 50.
Through all of this, there was some great on-track action. Similar
to last year, most first time visitors to Riverview Speedway absolutely fell
in love with the exciting roller coaster ride in and out of the super
high-banked corners. Riverview is a challenging track that demands
great courage - perhaps that's why the oldest winner in victory lane was
just 16 years old. Right behind these brave kids were also several veterans
who knew how to avoid the wrecks and come home with a strong finish as well.
Photos From the event are linked below - just click on the listing. . . .
Future Star Jesse
Michael - Sponsored by Golden Flake Snacks
Willis Future Stars
Pits - Sharp looking cars - fast too!
#5, 21, 24 Future Stars
- Action Shot
Open Division Lineup
- Stretching back into the fog. . .
Anthony Leitner, #2
- Cool anodized wheels
#5 & #19 Pit Area -
Welcome Missouri racers!
PRO Division Racer Chris
Wilson - Who went on to win the feature
PRO Division Racer
Clifford Pugh - Patriarch of the Crossville bunch
Click here
for finishing orders and payouts
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