Monday, December 04, 2006

Welsh Gets 1st of the Year


























J.P. Welsh picked up his first win of the season and became the 5th winner in six races at The Cave Friday night. Heat winners for the night were Jeremy Tinsman, Mike Parrill, Sr., and Welsh. The starting field was completed with Mikey Franklin taking the B-Main over Nick Canfield and Mike Parrill, Jr. JP used his pole position to lead the first 16 laps before giving way to Tinsman, Parrill, and Franklin. Franklin would take command on Lap 51. Mikey would lead until JP ran him down with nine to go for the win. Finishing order was JP, Mikey Franklin, Mike Parrill, Sr., Jeremy Tinsman, Mike Parrill, Jr., and Nick Canfield. With the win JP regains the point lead by four over Mike Parrill, Sr. Lap leaders were: JP, Laps 1-16; Jeremy, Laps 17 and 18; Mike Parrill, Sr., Laps 19-32; Jeremy Tinsman, Laps 33 and 34; Mikey Franklin, Laps 51-91; and JP, Laps 92-100. The first Pure Stock race of the year was won by Mikey Franklin over Mike Parrill, Sr., Jeremy Tinsman, Mike Franklin, Frenchy, and Dwain Welsh. Heat wins for the 11 car field were won by Mike Franklin and Mikey Franklin with the B-Main going to Jeremy Tinsman. Racing continues Friday night, December 8th with Late Models and the second race for the Pure Stocks. Thanks to you all. Be safe and see you Friday.