TOMKINS WINS FOURTH BREWERTON SPEEDWAY DIRT BIG BLOCK MODIFIED FEATURE WIN OF THE SEASON ON AVON PRODUCTS NIGHT

TOMKINS WINS FOURTH BREWERTON SPEEDWAY DIRT BIG BLOCK MODIFIED FEATURE WIN OF THE SEASON ON AVON PRODUCTS NIGHT

FULTON, NY...Defending Brewerton Speedway DIRT Big Block Modified Track Champion Gary Tomkins remained in title contention for the 2005 season crown after his fourth victory of the season last Friday on Avon Products Night. Tomkins took the top spot away from Tom Sears Jr. on lap eight and would lead the rest of the distance for the $2,000 payday in the Elaine James Motorsports entry.

Sean Beardsley raced out to the early lead at the start of the Avon Products DIRT Big Block Modified feature from the pole starting position. Beardsley only led the opening circuit as teammate Tom Sears took command of the field on lap two. With five laps complete Sears was being followed in the top five by Tomkins, Pat Ward, Matt Sheppard and Beardsley.

Tomkins became the third different leader of the event on lap nine. At the halfway mark of the 35-lap main event Tomkins was being followed in the top five by Ward, Alan Johnson, Tim Fuller and Sears. Vic Coffey, Beardsley, Bob McCreadie, Ryan Phelps and Jim Witko raced in positions sixth through tenth respectively at the halfway stage in the talented field.

In the final laps four drivers remained in contention for the victory. But, Tomkins never made a mistake and earned the victory. Ward had to settle for second while Fuller made a late race charge to finish third. Johnson maintained his point lead with a fourth place finish. Veteran Bob McCreadie drove a solid race and completed the top five feature finishers.

Defending IMCA Modified Track Champion Johnny Hill won his second 20-lap main event of the season last Friday. With the victory Hill remains in the running for the 2005 title. Carmen Vona Jr., Bill Anderson Jr., Dave Mannise and Rich Townsend completed the top five feature finishers. Hill took the top spot away from Vona on lap-16 and then held on for the victory.

Dan Williams won his second 20-lap Mod Lite feature race of the 2005 season last Friday night. Frank Doll Jr., Darren Forbes, Tim Devendorf and Joe Abbass finished in positions second through fifth respectively. Williams took the top spot away from Forbes on lap-13 and would never gave it back in the fast paced event.

Glen Erwin won his third Four Cylinder Super Stock feature race of the season last Friday night. Chuck Powelczyk, Jeff Herbert, Lorrie Herbert and Todd Williamson finished in positions second through fifth respectively.

Chad Dupra claimed the win in the 20-lap Four Cylinder Enduro feature race. Josh Herbert, Jerry Herbert, Randy Shantel and Kelly Smith followed Dupra across the finish line.

Action will continue this Friday at Brewerton Speedway with the DIRT Big Block Modifieds, IMCA Modifieds, Mod Lites, Four Cylinder Super Stocks and the Four Cylinder Enduro racers all in competition. Race time is 7:30 p.m. For more information please call the track office at 315-668-6906 or go on line to www.brewertonspeedway.com.

AVON PRODUCTS FEATURE RACE SUMMARY

DIRT BIG BLOCK MODIFIEDS---Gary Tomkins, Pat Ward, Tim Fuller, Alan Johnson, Bob McCreadie, Matt Sheppard, Tom Sears Jr., Jimmy Phelps, Jim Witko Jr., Chuck Bower, Ryan Phelps, Scott Prentice, Sean Beardsley, Tony Buffa, Jeff Isabell, Vic Coffey, Joe August Jr., Dan Vauter.

IMCA MODIFIEDS---Johnny Hill, Carmen Vona Jr., Bill Anderson Jr., Dave Mannise, Rich Townsend, Greg Kimball, Les Hubbard, Tony Finch, Calvin Painter, Bill Anderson Sr., Mike Jeffries, Dan Wilcox, Bob Bradt, Tim Hearne, Mike Chilson, A.J. Kingsley, Eric Nier, Jon Amidon, Gary Jeffries, Dale Caswell, Kevan Cook, Coleen Finch.

MOD LITES---Dan Williams, Frank Doll Jr., Darren Forbes, Tim Devendorf, Joe Abbass, Jeff Barker, Barry Virts, Ken Gamlen, Matt Magner, Joe Garafolo, John Behron, Kelly Skinner, Lowell Zehr, Luke Lonergan, Tony Steiner, Steve Miller, Chris Propheter, Sam Morse, Gary Schug, Darren Austin, John Byrnes, Rick Rogala, Dennis Propheter, Joe Isabell, Larry Casbohm, Brenda Rice, Doug Williams, Tod Simons.

FOUR CYLINDER STOCKS---Glen Erwin, Chuck Powelczyk, Jeff Herbert, Lorrie Herbert, Todd Williamson, Lorraine Powelczyk, Sam Carista, Joey Delacruz, Doug Farnsworth, Robert Burke, Sam Curcie, Aron Backus, Russell Erwin.

FOUR CYLINDER ENDURO TOP FIVE---Chad Dupra, Josh Herbert, Jerry Herbert, Randy Shantel, Kelly Smith.