2007 RESULTS

 

   

 

March 31
Eldora Speedway - Rossburg, OH
RAIN
 

 
 
   

 

April 7
Eldora Speedway - Rossburg, OH
RAIN
 

 
 
   

 

April 13
Limaland Motorsports Park - Lima, OH
RAIN
 
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April 14
Eldora Speedway - Rossburg, OH
RAIN
 

 

 
   

 

April 20
Limaland Motorsports Park - Lima, OH
16th
 
We ran Lima Friday night. No so good... Finished 16th in the feature. We started good. Started 3rd row for heat race and won. Started 3rd row outside for feature next to Babcock. At the start of race, the racer in front of me didn't take off and everyone behind me started pushing is into him. End result: Tore up the whole right side of the body and came out of the first lap running about 12th. I worked myself up to 5th and the first caution flew at half way. We went back green and going into 1st turn the right rear went flat. I expect this was from the 1st lap problem. I went to the puts and never returned. Article on limaland web site. We race at Lima and then eldora this weekend. Hope to see you there....
 
   

 

April 27
Limaland Motorsports Park - Lima, OH
RAIN
 
 
   

 

April 28
Eldora Speedway - Rossburg, OH
3rd
 
It was a rough one Saturday night. The race surface was the roughest I can ever remember. We got a good draw and started the heat race in the 2nd row. We quickly moved into 2nd place behind Bob Burch in the #3 and was gonna be happy with that finish until both welds broken that hold the hood pins allowing the hood to flip up and block my vision. This sent us to the pits.

We were a little worried, cause now we would have to race the b-main. Started 2nd row again and quickly jumped into 2nd place behind Conover. This is were we would finish.

Our starting position for the feature was deep in the field at 19th spot. At the drop of the green flag we quickly began moving to the front. At the first caution, about halfway, many racers had retired to the pit area and the end result was that we were sitting in about the 5th position. By the time the next caution flew with 2laps to go I had worked my way to 2nd behind Babcock. I tried to mount a challenge with 1 lap to go and my right front jack bolts had backed off so much that the frame was digging into the track. We would finish this wild night in 3rd.

It was a good night considering we had to from the bmain. See you Friday at limaland.

 
   

 

May 4
Limaland Motorsports Park - Lima, OH
7th
 
Hello race fans. Things got a little crazy Friday night. Didn't have a good heat race. Finished 3rd. This put us starting the A-main in the 4th row outside.

When the feature went green I was able to quickly pass a few racers and after a couple cars got together in front of me to being out the caution. I was sitting in the 4th position on lap2. The race went green again and I was able to get to 3rd. On lap 4 the 23J of Jason Jimison lost the handle on his racing machine. I darted to the bottom in which Jason and I got together allowing Barney Craig to get into the left rear of the car cutting down a tire. This sent is to the pits for the second week in a row.

I was able to return to racing at the tail end of the field. We were able to complete the race in the 7th position. Oh well, we will try again next Friday night.

 
   

 

May 5
Eldora Speedway - Rossburg, OH
RAIN
 
 
   

 

May 11
Limaland Motorsports Park - Lima, OH
4th
 
The weekend didn't start good for me Friday night. I got a late start from KY and missed hot laps. Also, missed the dash for cash. I guess I will get to run it next week.

Anyway, got there just in time to run the heat race. Had to start the tail and was able to only get a 3rd place finish.

I started in the 8th position for the 3rd race in a row. The race was kinda uneventful. We were able to finish 4th despite the engine having a miss.

 
   

 

May 12
Eldora Speedway - Rossburg, OH
2nd
 
Family fun night has always been good to me and Saturday night wasn't any different.

In hot laps and qualifing the car had a miss in the engine. The result was just a 9th place qualifing run. We changed the plugs and plug wires prior to the heat race. However, the miss was still present and was only able to run 4th in the heat race.

So, before the main event we decided to change the carburator. At the start of the race I quickly knew that that change was the correct one. The car got better as the race went on and I was able to get to 6th position by halfway. Then I was able to slowly work my way thru the field and slid into 2nd position on lap 11. I was reeling in gossard little by little and getting ready to make a move when the caution flag flew for the final time. So, on lap 13 I had one last chance for the win and couldn't get myself in position to make the pass.

I think were tied with Burch for the points lead. Hope we can continue to have good luck.

 
   

 

May 18
Limaland Motorsports Park - Lima, OH
4th
 
Started in the 2nd row outside for the heat race and quickly moved to the front and won the heat race.

For the 4th race in a row. The inversion wasn't good to us. Still haven't had a chance to start in the top two rows for a main event.

Started in the 3rd row for the feature. The track got really slick and it was difficult to get the tires to the ground. Basically, track position was important cause no one could pass. After 3 attempts to start the race, it went caution free for 15 laps. Finished 4th.

Were off to eldora Saturday night.

 
   

 

May 19
Eldora Speedway - Rossburg, OH
15th
 
Well race fans. Its along drive back to ky. Started out strong with a heat race win from the tail end of the line up.

Come feature time. We had the best starting position of the year in the 3rd spot. Had a strong front row with gossard and babcock. When the race went green babcock quickly took the lead. I was going with him when gossard wanted the spot. We touch on the backstretch and that allowed tony Anderson to get me.

So, I came out running 4th. I started to work on Anderson but with the slick conditions it was difficult to pass. At about halfway on a restart, I finally got Anderson on the top side.

Running 3rd, I was able to catch gossard and get my nose under him but couldn't ever make a pass. Red flag on lap 12 and sitting 3rd. I was planning to bring it home in 3rd.

Went back racing and gossard got in the wall on lap 14. I made the pass to move into 2nd at the white flag. Then going into the first turn on the final lap, I heard the right front tire blow. The car took a right hand turn into the wall.

I think that's the hardest I've ever hit the wall. I'm ok, but, the car has considerable amount of damage. Well I hope the drive back to ky isn't as long next week.

 
   

 

May 25
Limaland Motorsports Park - Lima, OH
2nd
 
We've been slowly running better at limaland.

Got a bad draw and started 10th in the heat race. I was able to get to 3rd by the end of the race. This made is the number 8 pill.

Luck was with us and they drew a number 8 which put us on the inside pole next to Holderman. He had the perfered line at the start of the race. So, I quickly tucked in behind him at 2nd place. Early in the race I was able to show Holderman my nose a couple of times. But, wasn't able to make the pass and about halfway I almost spun the car out and lost a lot of track position. I was able to catch back up towards the end of the race. However, had to settle for 2nd place.

 
   

 

May 27
Eldora Speedway - Rossburg, OH
16th
 
flat tire in the feature - got it changed with some great help from guys in the pit area. Made it back out on the very tail end of the lead lap, but didnt have enough time to make up any ground.
 
   

 

June 1
Limaland Motorsports Park - Lima, OH
2nd
 
It was the Steve Brown Memorial Race for $1000 to win. Again we won our heat race which had me starting the 2nd row outside behind the evental winner Tony Anderson.

When the race started. Tony and myself took the too 2 spots and again I started working on Tony. I showed him my nose several times. With about 5 laps to go Tony jumped the cushion and I hit the back of his car. This broke my good pin and I had my hood high in the air. Anyway, again we had to settle for 2nd place.

 
   

 

June 2
Eldora Speedway - Rossburg, OH
2nd
 
Well fans I'm reporting another 2nd place finish. I guess if we keep running up front the wins will come.

I won the 4th heat and then drew a 12 out of the hat. This had is starting in the 5th row. However, we were running really well and after a couple of cautions and 12 laps I found myself running in the 2nd position behind dirksen the evental winner. With 3 laps to go I passed him down the backstretch but got squezzed a little too high to keep the lead and then on the final lap I had a run to the inside. And again ran out of racing room on the bottom.

 
   

 

June 6
Eldora Speedway - Rossburg, OH
4th
 
Hello race fans. Wed night was a special night and everyone was excited about HBO and running with the naacar guys.

I started 2nd row outside just behind your winner Barney Craig. When the race started I seemed to be running good behind Barney. However, he couldn't get up off the corners and dirksen found his way to the front. I got to watch those two fight for the lead most of the race while I ran in the 3rd position. I was struggling bad to get any grip and it never got any better.

With 2 laps to go I found the turn 4 wall and had to settle with a 4th place finish. Congrats to Barney on the win.

 
   

 

June 8
Limaland Motorsports Park - Lima, OH
RAIN
 
thunderstorm created power outage - event canceled
 
   

 

June 15
Limaland Motorsports Park - Lima, OH
12th
 
Friday night at limaland for the Buckeye Double.

Finished 3rd in the heat race. This out me starting in the 12th position. The track got really slick and there want much passing. After several yellow flags I was only able to stay in the 12th position. Wasn't a good start to the weekend.

 
   

 

June 16
Eldora Speedway - Rossburg, OH
DNS
 
The weekend got worse. I blew a tire going for the lead in the heat race. This had me starting in the 13th position of the b main.

In the b main. At the start I dropped to the bottom and came out of turn two in the 3rd spot. However, this time my right front ball joint broke going into turn 3.

I didn't make the a main. I can't even remember the last time I didn't make the race at eldora. Anyway, I think next weekend couldn't be any worse.

 
   

 

June 22
Limaland Motorsports Park - Lima, OH
10th
 
Well I haven't had much to talk about lately. I don't think we have ran well since the prelude.

Anyway, we got a bad draw Friday night. Drew a 70 pill. That had is starting in the 10th spot for the heat race and there were many good racers in the heat. When we went racing the track had just been watered. Needless to say, I got a large dose of mid and it was very difficult to see. Finished 8th

Had to run the b main. This had us starting 17th spot in the feature. We were only able to get to the 10th spot. See you at eldora next week.

 
   

 

June 30
Eldora Speedway - Rossburg, OH
5th
 
Saturday night started really well. Started on the front row of the heat race and was able to jump into the lead and never look back. I thought this would get a is a good spot in the feature.

The 11 pill was drawn and that put is steying in the 9th spot. Track started to get slick. When we went racing. I was able to get to the 5th spot at the halfway point. But, wasn't able to gain anymore spots after that. Oh well, only got two more races left at Eldora. Hope to get some better draws.

 
   

 

July 6
Limaland Motorsports Park - Lima, OH
1st
 
Things didn't start out well. However, finished good by getting the win in the 6th annual Bobby Keysor Memorial Race. This race paid $2000 to win and was my biggest win ever.

Started by winning the heat race and then the draw was a 11 pill. This put is starting the big race in the 10th spot.

When the green flag dropped in the feature event we quickly was able to get to the 4th spot by the 3rd lap. The care was handling the best it has all year. Conover and Seiferd, running 1 and 2 got together and brought out the yellow flag at lap 5. This had us running in the 3rd spot with 15 laps to go. Holderman running 2nd dropped out a few laps later and put in the 2nd spot. I was on conover but couldn't make the pass. Lap 15 brought out the final caution and I thought I would need to settle for another 2nd place finish. With 3 laps to go conover blew a motor handing me the win.

There have been races that we should have won this year and didn't. So, I guess it was my turn to win the one that I shouldn't have.

 

 

 

 

July 13
Union County - Union, KY
6th
 
We had an off weekend from Eldora and Limaland. So, we wanted to take advantage of this weekend to run our 2nd car.

We headed to Moler Raceway. However, it was raining when we got to the track. So, we headed to Union County Speedway instead.

We just wanted to run the motor. Anyway, got to the track late and had to start the tail of the 2nd heat. We finished 6th and this put is starting the 12th spot for the feature.

I was able to cut that in half by the end of the race.

 
   

 

July 20
Limaland Motorsports Park - Lima, OH
3rd
 
This was our first night back racing after winning the $2000 race July 6th. We finished 4th in the heat race after a bad draw. This had us starting in the 10th position for the feature.

When the feature got going it took us most of the race to get to the 3rd position. We worked on tony Anderson for several laps and couldn't get it done.

 
   

 

July 27
Limaland Motorsports Park - Lima, OH
4th
 
Once again a bad draw had is steying on the tail of a heat race. After running 3rd in the heat race the feature draw had us starting in the 11th position. The only positive thing about these starting spots is that we are collecting a lot of those hard charger points.

Anyway, again we were about to get to the 5th postion at half way. Again I found myself behind tony Anderson. After making a pass on the high side I was able to catch the leaders Craig, Bowen and babcock. 4th is were I would finish after they crossed the line 3 wide.

 
   

 

August 3
Limaland Motorsports Park - Lima, OH
6th
 
I didn't run well this night. Started the feature in the 7th position. Track was much slicker than it appeared. Several drivers including myself got into the wall in turn 1. On lap 2 is when I hit bend my tie rod and suspension parts. Was able to hang on to 6th place finish.

However, the car wasn't right the rest of the night. We finished 5th in the vern heat race and ended up last in the main event.

 
   

 

Aug 4
Eldora Speedway - Rossburg, OH
1st
 
Had a great night. We won the JR Butler Memorial Race that paid $1000 to win.

The event actually started Friday night for the Woodard race team(me and dad). We tore up the car a little Friday night. So, when we got back from lima Friday night about 12:30am we started working on the front suspension and changing gears for eldora. Finished up at about 3am. Saturday morning dad was back at it around 7am and I joined him at 9am. We both worked on the race car until about 2pm. We both took a nap and headed to eldora at about 4:30pm. Anyway, it was a long night.

Drew a 62 pill which had us starting in the 10th position for the heat race. When the green flag flew. We were able to pass several cars at the start and worked our way up to finish 2nd.

Again, the draw didn't go our way and we started the race in the 3rd row inside. When we went racing I came out running about 5th or 6th. I was able to get to 3rd place by lap 5 and found myself in 2nd just past half way. At this point, I was a straight away behind babcock and hoping for a caution flag to have any shot at winning. That never happened. Babcock started to smoke with 4 laps to go. However, he wasn't slowing down. Babcock took the white flag and blew his motor going into turn 1 and I was able to pass him coming down the backstretch. This allowed is to lead the last half of the last lap.

 
   

 

August 10
Limaland Motorsports Park - Lima, OH
1st
 
I'm headed back to ky tonight. The drive doesn't seem as long after winning a race.

Didn't draw well and started the heat race on the tail. It took me the whole length of the race to get to the 3rd position.

Finally, we got a draw. They drew a #9 and that put us starting the feature on the outside pole. When the green flag flew I was able to quickly get to front. By lap2, babcock was already in the 2nd position. I was just tring to stay smooth and not make a mistake. At just past halfway, we started to hit lapped traffic. This slowed me up a bit and babcock started to show me his nose and attempted a pass with about 3 laps to go. I was able to step it up and hold on for my 2nd win in a row.

 
   

 

August 17
Limaland Motorsports Park - Lima, OH
2nd
 
Well race fans we have continued to run well of late. Got a good draw for the heat race and was able to finish 2nd place which was turned into a 6th place starting position for the feature.

When we went racing I got boxed on the top side and babcock was able to get by on the first lap. When caution flew on lap 2 we were sitting 5th with babcock running 4th. Tim R was the leader. The race went green the rest of the race and I was able to get to 2nd.

 
   

 

August 24
Limaland Motorsports Park - Lima, OH
4th
 
I waited too late to post an update. I really don't remember what happened during this race. I guess that's a sign that we did a lot of racing this year.
 
   

 

August 31
Limaland Motorsports Park - Lima, OH
20th
 
I went into the last race of the year needing to finish 18th or better to complete the year 2nd in points. Guess what happened? I finish last and it dropped me to 3rd in points.

We started in the 3rd row outside. Behind Craig and babcock. Going into the first turn bancocks motor shut off and Craig and myself started stacking up and I got a cut tire and couldn't get back on the track on the lead lap.

Also finsished 3rd in the KING of the Quarter Mile race (race run by all feature winners from the year)

 
   

 

Sept 2
Eldora Speedway - Rossburg, OH
1st
 
Its the last race of the year at eldora. We got a good draw and was able to win the heat race.

After the inversion, we were starting the race in the 2nd row outside with babcock and gossard on the front row. When the race went green. Babcock quickly jumped to the lead with gossard and myself following.

Gossard was able to get by babcock around lap 5 and started to check out on us. I was able to get around babcock and then the caution came out and I had to line back up 3rd.

After a couple of laps I was able to get by babcock in turn 3 with about 3 or 4 laps to go. Gossard had a large lead on me and I was able to start to run him down. However, as I got close to him he blew a right rear tire and I was able to pass him for the lead as we got the white flag. We went on to win our 2nd race in a rowat eldora and 4 of the last 10 races.

We were very happy to end the year on a positive note.

 
   
 
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