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Johnson double winner at Enid Speedway Park

By Cheryl Licklider, Commentary

Travis Johnson continued his dominance in limited modified as he piloted his BB Machine/Jerry Dunkin Well Service/Big O Tires-sponsored car to his third win of the season in racing action at Enid Speedway Park Saturday night.

Logan Macy rushed off the pole and headed up the competitive field. But the man on the move was Landon Maddox, who took command in lap four, but all his effort was for naught as a caution waved.

Macy reclaimed the point, but was unable to hold off the hard-charging Maddox. who quickly set a 10-car length lead.

Kyle O’Neal flew off the front straight and came to a rest in front of the grandstands, which put the race under back under caution.

Maddox took command when the green flag waved with Johnson in hot pursuit. The duo raced away from the field locked in a heated battle. Johnson took control in lap 12 — and despite three late race cautions — took nearly a straight-away lead to the checkered flag.

Maddox held onto second, followed by Scott Parli, Craig Ridgeway and Jimmy Manharth.

Johnson then claimed his second win of the season in his BB Machine/Big O Tires/Michaels Welding-sponsored street stock.

“I didn’t think I was going to win after I drove off the end of the track,” said Johnson.

Jon Herring Sr. headed up the field, but his glory was short-lived as Johnson took command with a daring high challenge in lap two.

Johnson’s luck ran out the next time around as he went too high in turn four which saw Herring reclaim the lead.

Johnson moved back into contention at the race’s mid-point and a heated duel ensued between him and Herring.

It was a drag race until the white flag lap when Johnson went high in turn one and drove his Dunsworth Machine powered-Chevy to the win. Herring settled for second, followed by Tim Gardner, Ryan Bohnstedt and Wesley Krukenberg.

Johnson capped a successful night by being the dash for cash winner.

Kip Hughes put another notch on his belt as he navigated his Precision Wireline-sponsored Dunsworth Machine powered modified to his third win of the year.

“I want to thank God, Goodyear and Megan,” said Hughes. “I couldn’t have done it without my crew, sponsors and Pat McVicker.”

Hughes exploded off the pole and boasted a straight- away advantage in a mere lap. With a clear green track in front of him, Hughes appeared untouchable. Three late race cautions tightened up the field.

Hughes took control when the track finally went green and ran a strong line to the finish.

Bud Longpine captured second with Dusty Robbins, Jon Herring Jr. and Jeremy Green trailing at the finish.

Jason Biggs posted his first win of the year in factory stock.

Biggs raced off the pole and led the early goings. A three-car pile-up put the race under caution at the top of the second lap. Biggs picked up where he left off and sported a 10-car length lead when Milt David spun in lap five and brought out another yellow flag.

The third start was a charm for Biggs as he raced away and never looked back.

Ronnie Ramer, Mark Smith, Terry Costello and Jesse Brooks rounded out the top five.

Mike Smith ended his brother Mark’s four-week reign in pure stock as he clinched the win in the “A” feature.

Pacesetter Mike Smith showed the way. A yellow waved the second time around when Andrew Kunkel rolled to a stop on the back straight.

Tim Smart took the point on the restart with Mark Smith in hot pursuit. It was a drag race for several laps with Smith taking the quick way around.

A caution at the race’s mid-point tightened up the field and saw Mike Smith on his brother’s bumper. Mike Smith took command with a daring challenge in lap 11 and never looked back.

Mark Smith settled for second, trailed by James Goldman, Smart and Darin Busch. Goldman was penalized one position for a jump start which saw Smart inherit third.

Limited modified heat winners were Johnson, Logan Macy and Johnie Rauschenberg. Hughes took top honors in modified.

Johnson and Biggs posted the heat wins in street and factory stock respectively.

Pure stock heat winners were Mike Smith and Mark Smith.

Enid Speedway Park’s next card of racing will be 7 p.m. Saturday.

JIMMY MINTER 'AKA'dirtrack234                  
Yesterday 
is history, 
tomorrow is a mystery, and today is a gift. That is 
why they call it the present.

why was rauschenberg so mad after the races saturday night?

Jayson Ellis

Rausachenberg is just a big cry baby.Because,Travis won on Saturday night.

Congratulations to all the winners.

www.alliancemotorsports.com

It was over that dash for cash, crash they had with each other. Thats all.

JIMMY MINTER 'AKA'dirtrack234                  
Yesterday 
is history, 
tomorrow is a mystery, and today is a gift. That is 
why they call it the present.

rausachenberg knows he can't run with travis johnson, I think he was mad, because chad mcnamara wasn't there to out run johnson.

Not to highjack your thread BUT Chad McNamara is a bada#* I guess. Not only a three-time winner of the Street Stock Nationals but also very good behind the wheel of a sport modified.

David Smith Jr.
www.oklahomatidbits.com

I know he's Travis Johnson's hero

well johnny shouldnt be mad at anyone for that crash but himself. If I remember correctly, didnt travis still win that dash after that crash?

whats the problem????

also, 2nd week in a row that the sportmods have been to the barn and 2nd week in a row that johnny wasnt in top 5. I understand the first week but saturday that spin on the white flag lap might make people have a few thoughts...I for one dont think he is cheating, just saying it looks not so good on his behalf.

JMO

Jayson Ellis

Everyone at the track are a bunch of cry baby bastards. Half the people on here have never even raced a car but they talk shit on jonny and everyone else. I dont see travis winning any ncra shows. I think Robert Elliot is the badass. He wins everywhere he goes. He not just a Enid cherry picker.

Dustin,

if you look on the ncra web site travis has won a ncra a race in a modified. Were else has johnnie won at? And by the way he spun out all by him self in turn two when he was in 3rd... to me i thought he was going to protest or claim a motor. because he stop at the announcer stand right after the a feature. were was u at? if you want to call travis a cherry picker for staying at home and win .... what was johnnie in the mini stock ? he stayed in that class so long no one else wanted to drive them. they knew they couldn't bet him unless he had problems.

Thanks

Kevin Snow

74 sport mod

I was not bashing Johnny, I was clearly making a statement on my opinion. As for staying home and cherry picking... well I wont go there. Anyone who is comparing Johnny and Travis to each other have to be out of their minds, plain and simple. Its like comparing apples to oranges. I just didnt know why johnny was mad and thought I would ask the question, nothing more nothing less!!!

By the way, where were you saturday night Dustin Allen? You got that hotrod all fixed up and ready to roll?

Well I hope cooler heads prevail and why cant everyone just get along?????

Jayson Ellis

Dustin may be sitting out and getting his car ready for NCRA's new street stock division - - JUST KIDDING ! ! ! (kinda)

David Smith Jr.
www.oklahomatidbits.com

Shit i wish David! Im done running at enid against 4 cars. And is this Kevin Snow that gets in everyone way everyweek that couldnt drive a duck to water on a boat ramp. I dont even wanna talk to you your such a looser. When your on my level then we can talk until then try staying on the lead lap out of everyones way before you talk shit to anyone. Im not comparing anyone to anyone i am saying Enid is nothing but drama. If i recal i dont know anyone that has ever raced at enid that has made a living in racing as far as going to nascar so what are you truely racing for. FOR FUN! Its not fun anymore for numerous reasons.

Dustin, dont forget to get back to me with a price.

JIMMY MINTER 'AKA'dirtrack234                  
Yesterday 
is history, 
tomorrow is a mystery, and today is a gift. That is 
why they call it the present.

very well put Dustin and I agree with you!!!

Racing is nothing more than a hobby in Enid and its supposed to be fun, when it gets where its not fun, its time to get away... exactly why milt sold his sportmod!!! To be honest, its been really nice just spending time with my pregnant wife.I came out one saturday as a fan (it cost me double to get in) and one saturday to help Craig Ridgeway try to get the car back where we had it. I can honestly say that its not the same there anymore.

On another note, my wife and I are planning to go to meeker to watch the NCRA vs MARS Latemodels. We figure this will be an awesome latemodel show and there should be alot of fans that travel down there. So let us know if you are going and maybe we can all CONVOY!!! lol

Jayson Ellis

thats find dustin .. but i believe you are the one that start on the pole evry week last year . and u r the one steps on your d*ck every week or hits the wall........

i see u sometime......

and by the way u r the biggest trash talker out though ..... u kiss james a** every saturday at the track and then u cuss him on here....

yeah, i'm such a bad driver, Thats why i have been in every NCRA A feature and I'm in the top 10 in points there. i'm also in 11th here i haven't raced here for over 5 weeks and don't care to. maybe you need to find out your facts before u start talking sh*t on anyone else.......

Ur highly liked by everyone Kevin and your such a great driver. MY BAD. lol. Your got a great looking car and trailor as well. Your way cool!