Tinsman Tops in Pure Stocks

Jeremy Tinsman won the Pure Stock feature Friday night making him the first to win in late models, sprint cars, and pure stocks, timing second.

Finishing order: Tinsman; Joe Shifflett; Budd Reitnauer; Trevor Feathers; Andrew Tyson; and Dwain Welsh.

JP Breaks Through

J. P. Welsh of Winchester, Virginia picked up his first win of the season topping an eighteen car field making him the 4th winner in 5 races this year. Heat winners were Mike Parrill, Sr.; Frenchy Bennington; and Jason Lineweaver. Fast time was set by Parrill, Sr. with a 2.386 second qualifying lap.

Phil and Jerry's Heat #1

Mike Parrill, Sr.; Tyler Williamson; Joe Shifflett; Andrew Tyson' Budd Reitnauer; and Aaron Seal. Lap Leaders: Shifflett (Laps 1-5); Williamson (Laps 6-7); Shifflett (Laps 8-34) and Parrill, Sr. (Lap 35 to finish).

Null Machine Shop Heat #2

Frenchy Bennington; Randy Ritter; Dwain Welsh; Jeremy Tinsman; Greg Hoard; and Trevor Feathers. Lap Leaders: Ritter (Laps 1-2); Bennington (Lap 3); Ritter (Lap 4-19); and Bennington (Lap 20 to finish).

Dark Moon Technologies Heat #3

Jason Lineweaver; J. P. Welsh; Matt Williamson; Rick Williamson; Steve Welsh; and Doug. Lap Leaders: Lineweaver (Laps 1-9); Steve Welsh (Laps 10-13); Lineweaver (Laps 14-28); J. P. Welsh (Lap 42); and Lineweaver (Lap 43 to finish.)

D-Main contenders were Steve Welsh, Trevor Feathers, Greg Hoard, Aaron Seal, and Doug. C-Main was Steve Welsh, Jeremy Tinsman, Matt Williamson, Budd Reitnauer, Andrew Tyson, and Rick Williamson. B-Main was Joe Shifflett, Tyler Williamson, J. P. Welsh, Dwain Welsh, Randy Ritter, and Steve Welsh.

The Feature: J. P. Welsh, Tyler Williamson, Joe Shifflett, Frenchy Bennington, Mike Parrill, Sr., and Jason Lineweaver. Lap Leaders: Bennington (Laps 1-10); Lineweaver (Laps 11-27); Bennington (Laps 61-65); J. P. Welsh (Laps 66-68); Bennington (Laps 69-74); and J. P. Welsh (Laps 75 to the flag). Positions 2, 3, and 4 were separated by only eight feet!

Starting Time

Due to the increased number of cars appearing weekly at The Cave, we would like to start qualifying at 7:00 sharp in order to get those who have a way to travel home at a decent hour. Please make every effort to have your car ready, your trigger finger warmed up, and your game face on by 7:00. Thanks!

Point Standings As Of 11-23-2007

LATE MODELS

1. Frenchy Bennington - 361
2. Joe Shifflett - 353
3. Jason Lineweaver - 344
4. J.P. Welsh - 330
5. Tyler Williamson - 273
6. Andrew Tyson - 266
7. Mike Parrill, Sr. - 262
8. Steve Welsh - 253
9. Rick Williamson - 247
10. Dwain Welsh - 243
11. Matt Williamson - 237
12. Mike Franklin - 231
13. Mikey Franklin - 224
14. Nick Canfield - 204
15. Lee Canfield - 203
16. Budd Reitnauer - 198
17. Jeremy Tinsman - 175
18. Bobby Jones - 144
19. Randy Ritter - 138
20. Trevor Feathers - 109
21. Jeff Yost - 80
22. Tim Andrews - 80
23. Alan Sagi - 59
24. Aaron Seal - 36

PURE STOCKS

1. Joe Shifflett - 188
2. Jason Lineweaver - 181
3. Mikey Franklin - 163
4. Frenchy Bennington - 161
5. Mike Franklin - 153
6. Nick Canfield - 145
7. Budd Reitnauer - 136
8. Aaron Seal - 120
9. Jeremy Tinsman - 95
10. Alan Sagi - 75
11. Bobby Jones - 66
12. Randy Ritter - 59
13. Dwain Welsh - 56
14. Andrew Tyson - 52

SPRINTS

1. Jeremy Tinsman - 186
2. Brad Bennington - 183
3. Andrew Tyson - 171
4. Jason Lineweaver - 171
5. Mike Franklin - 160
6. Trevor Feathers - 137
7. Budd Reitnauer - 130
8. Dwain Welsh - 128
9. Nick Canfield - 125
10. Bobby Jones - 123
11. Mikey Franklin - 117
12. Randy Ritter - 80
13. Tyler Williamson - 66
14. Joe Shifflett - 60

Tinsman Wins Wild Sprint Feature

Dwain Welsh started the Sprint Car night off with fast time of 2.728 seconds in a 12 car field with Heats going to Jeremy Tinsman and Jason Lineweaver. C-Main winner was Randy Ritter. B-Main winner was Brad Bennington with Ritter, Andrew Tyson, and Mike Franklin also transferring to the feature.

The wild and woolly feature found seven lead changes with 4 different drivers with Tinsman making a Lap 80 pass for the lead and win and Ritter going from the lead to fourth over the last 20 laps. Lap Leaders: Tinsman (Laps 1-2); Bennington (Lap 3); Lineweaver (Laps 4-28); Tinsman (Laps 29-34), Lineweaver (Laps 35-69); Ritter Laps 70-80) and Tinsman (Laps 80-100).

Frenchy Wins Black Friday

Brad "Frenchy" Bennington of Winchester, Virginia survived the largest field ever assembled at The Cave Friday night claiming the 3rd Annual Black Friday 100. Steve Welsh of Berkley Springs, West Virginia started off the night with fast time of the 23 cars with a time of 2.487 seconds earning him the pole position in Heat #1. Welsh could not convert pole position into a transfer spot as Bennington would win the heat to earn the pole for the feature. Other heat winners were Joe Shifflett, Jason Lineweaver, and J.P. Welsh.

Phil and Jerry's Heat #1

Brad Bennington, Randy Ritter, Steve Welsh, Bobby Jones, Rick Williamson, and Jeff Yost.

Null Machine Shop Heat #2

Joe Shifflett, Mike Parrill, Sr., Matt Williamson, Tyler Williamson, Mikey Franklin, and Nick Canfield.

Dark Moon Technologies Heat #3

Jason Lineweaver, Trevor Feathers, Lee Canfield, Mike Franklin, Budd Reitnauer, and Aaron Seal.

RWR Dirt Late Model Bodies Heat #4

J. P. Welsh, Andrew Tyson, Dwain Welsh, Tim Andrews, and Jeremy Tinsman.

E-Main action saw 7 lead changes in 50 laps with Nick Canfield edging out Jeremy Tinsman for the win. D-Main had Mikey Franklin taking the top spot with a Lap 9 pass of Poppa Mike for the win. C-Main saw Tyler Williamson taking the lead on Lap 38 to secure the transfer to the B. B-Main had Steve Welsh and Tyler Williamson finishing 1st and 2nd to transfer to the feature. With six lead changes among 4 different drivers this one set the stage for the main event. The Feature had six lead changes among three different drivers. Lap Leaders were: J.P. Welsh (Laps 1-3); Frenchy (Laps 4-54); Joe Shifflett (Laps 55-70); J.P. Welsh (Laps 71-74); and Frenchy (Laps 75-100).

Point Standings As Of 11-16-2007

LATE MODELS:

1. Joe Shifflett - 263
2. Frenchy Bennington - 261
3. Jason Lineweaver - 249
4. J. P. Welsh - 245
5. Rick Williamson - 205
6. Andrew Tyson - 200
7. Tyler Williamson - 198
8. Mike Parrill, Sr. - 190
9. Dwain Welsh - 188
10. Mike Franklin - 187
11. Matt Williamson - 184
12. Steve Welsh - 180
13. Mikey Franklin - 168
14. Nick Canfield - 156
15. Budd Reitnauer - 152
16. Lee Canfield - 144
17. Jeremy Tinsman - 137
18. Bobby Jones - 94
19. Randy Ritter - 69
20. Alan Sagi - 59
21. Jeff Yost - 46
22. Trevor Feathers - 46
23. Tim Andrews - 40

PURE STOCKS:

1. Joe Shifflett - 188
2. Jason Lineweaver - 181
3. Mikey Franklin - 163
4. Frenchy Bennington - 161
5. Mike Franklin - 153
6. Nick Canfield - 145
7. Budd Reitnauer - 136
8. Aaron Seal - 120
9. Jeremy Tinsman - 95
10. Alan Sagi - 75
11. Bobby Jones - 66
12. Randy Ritter - 59
13. Dwain Welsh - 56
14. Andrew Tyson - 52

SPRINTS:

1. Andrew Tyson - 96
2. Frenchy Bennington - 95
3. Jeremy Tinsman - 86
4. Mike Franklin - 85
5. Trevor Feathers - 77
6. Jason Lineweaver - 76
7. Budd Reitnauer - 72
8. Nick Canfield - 69
9. Tyler Williamson - 66
10. Joe Shifflett - 60
11. Dwain Welsh - 58
12. Bobby Jones - 56
13. Mikey Franklin - 54

Lineweaver Wins Race of Champions

Jason Lineweaver won the latest Race of Champions, a race featuring the last 6 different winners in the Late Model class at The Cave Speedway.

Finishing Order: Jason Lineweaver, winner; Brad Bennington, 2nd; Mikey Franklin, 3rd; Tyler Williamson, 4th; Jeremy Tinsman, 5th. Mike Parrill, Sr. - DNS

Shifflett Wins Wild Pure Stock Feature

Joe Shifflett survived 9 lead changes between three drivers to capture the pure stock feature Friday night at The Cave. Shifflett won his heat race and missed being top qualifier by .004 seconds to Jason Lineweaver who had a fast time of 2.462.

Heat winners for the night were Lineweaver, Shifflett and Randy Ritter. C-Main winner was Nick Canfield and B-Main winner was Mikey Franklin.

Feature: Joe Shifflett, winner; Jeremy Tinsman, Mikey Franklin, Jason Lineweaver, Brad Bennington, and Alan Sagi.

Lap Leaders: Franklin, Laps 1-3; Lineweaver, Laps 4-9; Shifflett, Lap 10; Lineweaver, Laps 11-13; Franklin, Laps 14-22; Shifflett, Laps 23-26; Lineweaver, Laps 27-29; Shifflett, Laps 30-35; Lineweaver, Laps 36-38; Shifflett - Lap 39 to end.

Bennington Wins Late Model Feature

Brad (Frenchy) Bennington topped the largest field of the year Friday night with his first win of the season, becoming the third winner in three races. Top qualifier for the night was Joe Shifflett at 2.440. heat winners for the night were Shifflett, J. P. Welsh, Steve Welsh, and Bennington. D-Main winner was Mikey Franklin; Jason Lineweaver took the win in both the C and B-Mains.

Phil and Jerry's Heat #1

Joe Shifflett, winner; Rick Williamson, 2nd; Dwain Welsh, 3rd; Andrew Tyson, 4th; and Bobby Jones, 5th.

Null Machine Shop Heat #2

J. P. Welsh, winner; Mike Franklin, 2nd; Jason Lineweaver, 3rd; Jeremy Tinsman, 4th; and Tyler Williamson, 5th.

Dark Moon Technologies Heat #3

Steve Welsh, winner; Randy Ritter, 2nd; Matt Williamson, 3rd; Mikey Franklin, 4th; and Lee Canfield, 5th.

RWR Dirt Late Model Bodies Heat #4

Brad (Frenchy) Bennington, winner; Nick Canfield, 2nd; Alan Sagi, 3rd; Budd Reitnauer, 4th; and Tim Andrews, 5th.

D-Main: Mikey Franklin; Tyler Williamson; Budd Reitnauer; Lee Canfield; Bobby Jones; and Tim Andrews

C-Main: Jason Lineweaver; Alan Sagi; Mikey Franklin; Jeremy Tinsman; Matt Williamson; Andrew Tyson

B-Main: Jason Lineweaver; Mike Franklin; Rick Williamson; Randy Ritter; Nick Canfield; Dwain Welsh

Feature: Brad Bennington; Jason Lineweaver; J. P. Welsh; Joe Shifflett; Steve Welsh; Mike Franklin. Lap Leaders: Shifflett, Laps 1 - 34; Bennington, Laps 35 - 100.

Point Standings As Of 11-9-07

LATE MODELS:

1. Mike Parrill, Sr. - 190
2. Joe Shifflett - 178
3. Frenchy Bennington - 161
4. Jason Lineweaver - 158
5. J. P. Welsh - 155
6. Andrew Tyson - 150
7. Tyler Williamson - 150
8. Rick Williamson - 133
9. Matt Williamson - 131
10. Dwain Welsh - 127
11. Mike Franklin - 112
12. Mikey Franklin - 112
13. Budd Reitnauer - 106
14. Steve Welsh - 100
15. Lee Canfield - 100
16. Nick Canfield - 90
17. Jeremy Tinsman - 83
18. Bobby Jones - 52
19. Jeff Yost - 46
20. Trevor Feathers - 46

PURE STOCKS:

1. Jason Lineweaver - 96
2. Mike Franklin - 93
3. Joe Shifflett - 88
4. Frenchy Bennington - 83
5. Mikey Franklin - 77
6. Nick Canfield - 76
7. Budd Reitnauer - 69
8. Aaron Seal - 66

SPRINTS:

1. Andrew Tyson - 96
2. Frenchy Bennington - 95
3. Jeremy Tinsman - 86
4. Mike Franklin - 85
5. Trevor Feathers - 77
6. Jason Lineweaver - 76
7. Budd Reitnauer - 72
8. Nick Canfield - 69
9. Tyler Williamson - 66
10. Joe Shifflett - 60
11. Dwain Welsh - 58
12. Bobby Jones - 56
13. Mikey Franklin - 54

Shifflett Wins Dixie Cash Race #1

Joe Shifflett of Martinsburg, West Virginia led flag to flag Saturday at The Cave Speedway taking the checkers in the first of four Dixie Cash Sprint races.

J. P. Welsh set fast time of 2.758 to start on the pole in Heat One but Shifflett would take the lead on Lap 7 and lead until the end. Heat #2 had Andrew Tyson winning a wild race that had 6 lead changes among Tyson, Williamson, and Reitnauer.

B-Main winner was Frenchy Bennington over Tyler Williamson, J. P. Welsh, and Bobby Jones. Lap leaders were J. P. Welsh Lap 1, Dwain Welsh (Laps 2-7); J. P. Welsh (Laps 8-13); Tyler Williamson (Laps 14-49) and Frenchy Bennington (Lap 50 to the finish).

When the Feature rolled Shifflett made it plain this race was not even going to be close as he ran off and hid, topping 2nd place J. P. Welsh by 8 laps. Frenchy Bennington was 3rd, followed by Andrew Tyson, Bobby Jones, and Tyler Williamson.

Lineweaver and Tyson Take Checkers At The Cave

Jason Lineweaver captured his first late model win at The Cave Friday night in only his third attempt. Jason's night got off to a good start by setting fast time at 2.468 over a field of nineteen cars.

Phil and Jerry's Heat #1
Tyler Williamson - Winner. Rick Williamson, 2nd; Jason Lineweaver, 3rd; Bobby Jones, 4th; Mikey Franklin, 5th; and Steve Welsh, 6th.

Null Machine Shop Heat #2
Mike Parrill, Sr. - Winner. Jeremy Tinsman, 2nd; Matt Williamson, 3rd; Budd Reitnauer, 4th; J.P. Welsh, 5th; Dwain Welsh, 6th.

Dark Moon Technology Heat #3
Joe Shifflett - Winner. Andrew Tyson, 2nd; Frenchy Bennington, 3rd; Mike Franklin, 4th; Trevor Feathers, 5th.

D-Main: J. P. Welsh, winner; Lap Leaders: J.P. Laps 1-5; Dwain Welsh Lap 6; Trevor Feathers Laps 7-18; and J.P. Welsh Lap 19 to finish.

C-Main: Frenchy Bennington won the C-Main leading flag to flag.

B-Main: Jason Lineweaver won the B-Main leading flag to flag. Frenchy Bennington was 2nd; and Jeremy Tinsman finished 3rd.

In the Feature, Jason Lineweaver started fourth and led flag to flag, nipping Joe Shifflett by three feet at the finish. The final finishing order was: Jason Lineweaver, winner; Joe Shifflett, 2nd; Mike Parrill, Sr., 3rd; Jeremy Tinsman, 4th; Tyler Williamson, 5th; and Frenchy Bennington, 6th.

Sprint car action found Frenchy Bennington, Mike Franklin, and Trevor Feathers winning their heat races to earn starting spots in the feature.

C-Main winner was Andrew Tyson. B-Main winner was Jason Lineweaver with Andrew Tyson finishing 2nd and Jeremy Tinsman coming in 3rd.

The sprint car feature found Andrew Tyson squeezing out the win by only 3/4 of a lap over Bennington followed in third by Tinsman with Mike Franklin, Jason Lineweaver, and Trevor Feathers finishing out the field.

Lap Leaders: Mike Franklin (Laps 1-8); Frenchy Bennington (Laps 9-61); Mike Franklin (Laps 62-64); Frenchy Bennington (Lap65) and Tyson (Laps 66-100).

Point Standings As Of 11-2-2007

LATE MODELS:

1. Mike Parrill, Sr. - 100
2. J. P. Welsh - 95
3. Frenchy Bennington - 88
4. Joe Shifflett - 83
5. Andrew Tyson - 78
6. Dwain Welsh - 77
7. Tyler Williamson - 70
8. Rick Williamson - 67
9. Matt Williamson - 64
10. Jason Lineweaver - 60
11. Mike Franklin - 58
12. Lee Canfield - 56
13. Mikey Franklin - 54
14. Steve Welsh - 52
15. Budd Reitnauer - 50
16. Nick Canfield - 48
17. Jeff Yost - 46

PURE STOCKS:

1. Jason Lineweaver - 96
2. Mike Franklin - 93
3. Joe Shifflett - 88
4. Frenchy Bennington - 83
5. Mikey Franklin - 77
6. Nick Canfield - 76
7. Budd Reitnauer - 69
8. Aaron Seal - 66

Parrill and Lineweaver Tops At The Cave

Defending track champion Mike Parrill, Sr. of Winchester, Virginia kicked off the new racing season at The Cave Speedway with a win Friday night topping a strong field of 17 racers. After setting fast time of 2.634 in qualifying, Parrill used his pole position to lead the Phil and Jerry's Heat Race #1 flag to flag.

Null's Machine Shop Heat Race #2 was won by J.P. Welsh after taking the lead from Joe Shifflett on Lap 5 and led until the checkers.

Dark Moon Technology Heat Race #3 had three different leaders with Dwain Welsh taking the lead from Tyler Williamson on Lap 14 to earn the win.

D-Main Results: Lee Canfield, Budd Reitnauer, Nick Canfield, Jeff Yost

C-Main Results: Tyler Williamson, Jason Lineweaver, Mike Franklin, Lee Canfield, Mikey Franklin, and Steve Welsh

B-Main Results: Frenchy Bennington, Joe Shifflett, Andrew Tyson, Tyler Williamson, Rick Williamson, and Matt Williamson

The Feature found Frenchy taking the lead on Lap 2 from his 4th starting spot and lead until Parrill powered past on Lap 87 and led the rest of the way putting him in Affordable DJ Victory Lane for the first win of the season.

Phil and Jerry's Heat #1

Mike Parrill, Sr.

Andrew Tyson

Rick Williamson

Jason Lineweaver

Steve Welsh

Nick Canfield

Null Machine Shop Heat #2

J. P. Welsh

Joe Shifflett

Matt Williamson

Mikey Franklin

Budd Reitnauer

Jeff Yost

Dark Moon Technologies Heat #3

Dwain Welsh

Frenchy Bennington

Tyler Williamson

Mike Franklin

Nick Canfield

In Pure Stock action Jason Lineweaver picked up the win over Mike Franklin, Joe Shifflett, Frenchy Bennington, Nick Canfield, and Mikey Franklin. Heat winners were Joe Shifflett and Mikey Franklin with the B-Main win going to Mike Franklin.

Racing action continues Friday night, November 9th with Late Model and Sprints starting at 7:30 P.M. Saturday afternoon, November 10th, at 1:00 the Sprints will star in the first of four scheduled events of the year comprising the "Dixie Cash Series". Come join the excitement that is The Cave Speedway.