Miller Edges Moran In "Classic" Finish
Greg Cybulski, SWIFT CURRENT, SK (July 4, 2009) Kelly Miller of Stirling, Alberta celebrated his first ASCS CanWest victory in fine fashion as he edged out Sean Moran to win the 2009 ASCS CanWest Prairie Dirt Classic at Speedy Creek Raceway in Swift Current, Saskatchwan on Saturday night. A good crowd was on hand to witness an intense battle for the lead in the closing laps of the 25 lap feature. Starting on the poll position, the #44 of Miller enjoyed an early race lead while Moran's #6M Sprint Car quickly jumped from his 5th place starting position to 2nd on the first lap.
Trouble followed as the #15 of Gord "The Bulldog" Kynoch and the #12 of Casey Adams tangled in turn 2, resulting in an early exist for both competitors.
On the restart, Miller got the jump, but the chase was on as Moran was in the hunt for his 2nd straight Classic win. On lap 7, a yellow flag came out as the #39c of Dennis MacEachern slowed to a gradual stop on the front stretch and his evening was done.
When action resumed, an intense battle for 2nd ensued between Jesse Dakus and Sean Moran, with Dakus taking the spot. That, however, was short-lived as Moran would eventually pass Dakus and set his sights on Kelly Miller.
Another yellow flag, late in the race, would set up the showdown between Miller and Moran. The 6M blanketed the leader in the closing laps, but could not make the pass as Kelly Miller would take the checkered flag. Jesse Dakus would finish the feature in 3rd place, while Jessica Lavallee turned in a solid performance with a 4th place finish.
Rounding up the top 5 was Kelly Miller, Sean Moran, Jesse Dakus, Jessica Lavallee and Rick Tessemaker.
In a special feature, Fountain Tire sponsored a $500 Dash for Cash shootout which was won by Sean Moran.
ASCS CanWest Prairie Dirt Classic
Speedy Creek Raceway, Swift Current, SK
Saturday, July 4, 2009
Heat 1
1. 6M Sean Moran
2. 44 Kelly Miller
3. 97 Jessica Lavallee
4. 09 Al McIntosh
5. 21 Calvin Fitch
6. 2D Robert Lavallee
Heat 2
1. 75 Jesse Dakus
2. 12 Casey Adams
3. 39C Dennis MacEachern
4. 15K Gord Kynoch
5. 77 Rick Tessemaker
ASCS CanWest Feature
1. 44 Kelly Miller
2. 6M Sean Moran
3. 75 Jesse Dakus
4. 97 Jessica Lavallee
5. 77 Rick Tessemaker
6. 09 Al McIntosh
7. 2D Robert Lavallee
8. 21 Calvin Fitch
9. 39C Dennis MacEachern (DNF)
10. 12 Casey Adams (DNF)
11. 15K Gord Kynoch (DNF)
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