The Inside Track Aug 2014 | Page 22

By: Randy Albert The US Army invaded Hummingbird Speedway on Saturday night when Staff Sergeant Kevin Dugan brought the Humvee “pace car” to the speedway to celebrate the birth of our nation. The Sunny 106.5, 270 Micro Sprints were ready to rumble for the $1000 to win shootout with Robert Robertson and D J Furney out of Ohio leading the charge. Robertson was out to the early lead but the drivers were focused on the prize and not the task of driving to get the prize as a number of early cautions regrouped the competitors. After the drivers settled down Robertson still held the lead followed closely by Furney. Brian Marriott from Harrisburg and Sean McAndrew brought up the third and fourth positions waiting for an opening. Furney took a number of “looks” down low but then moved to the high groove to run side by side with Robertson eventually making the pass for the lead. Robertson clipped a tire in turn two drawing the caution and ending his bid for the cash. Furney had a good run going but Marriott moved under him into the lead. Steve Dunmire out of Kittanning was the man on the move coming into the picture from back in the pack passing McAndrew for the third spot and applying pressure to Marriott and Furney. As the cars began to string out Marriott appeared to have it covered. They began to encounter lap traffic and Marriott tried to duck low under a slower car going into turn one. Marriott clipped the slower cars sending him sideways and bringing out the caution. This put Steve Dunmire in the “catbird seat” for the restart. He took advantage of the opportunity as McAndrew had his mirror full of Jason Houtz and Ryan McAndrew as the white flag flew. Dunmire held on to take the win followed by Sean McAndrew, Houtz, Ryan McAndrew and Brandon Hawkins. Heat race winners included Robert Robertson, Brian Marriott, Dave Hawkins, and Sean McAndrew. A special “Dash for Cash” was held for the division and the winner was Robert Robertson. 1-2C Steve Dunmire 2-15 Sean McAndrew 3-00 Jason Houtz 4-25 Ryan McAndrew 5-27H Brandon Hawkins 6-11X Robert Garvey Jr 7. 20 Cory Meyers 8-80jr Kyle Colwell 22 ~ The Inside Track 9-47jr Brett Bronkenhoefer 10-71 Lee Lehnerd 11-29 Jeff Haefke 12-29L Larry Straw 13- 18 Brian Marriott 14-1