HUMBOLDT, Kan. -- As we all know, without the loyal support of racing fans our sport could not exist. With that in mind, Humboldt Speedway promoters Ron, Rhenda and Ryan Whitworth threw the spectator gates wide open Friday night (no charge for general admission) as a way of saying thanks.

To say that the night was tremendous would be an understatement. More than 3,600 people packed every available seat. When asked, a surprising number of them had never been to the Humboldt Speedway before. Fans were treated to a truly great night of racing.

John Allen used all of his considerable driving skill in winning the USRA Modified feature, passing and being passed numerous times before settling into a comfortable groove that led to victory, despite intense pressure from runner-up Steven Bowers Jr., who was on Allen's back bumper at the finish line.

After announcing his retirement earlier in the season, Justin "Whitey" Folk saddled up brother Jess's ride and blasted from near the back of the 21-car field to claim third. Both Jessy Willard and Scott Daniels ran strong early, before finishing fourth and fifth, respectively.

USRA B-Mod action was dominated by Tim VanGotten, as "The Hammer" wired the field for his second win in as many weeks. Jeremy Chambers was second in the event, followed by Jimmie Davis, Curt Drake and Blake Kisner.

Next week, in addition to the regular show, will be mechanic's races.

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OFFICIAL RESULTS
American Racer USRA Weekly Racing Series
Humboldt Speedway, Humboldt, Kan.
Friday, Aug. 17, 2012

USRA B-MODS

Heat #1: Tim VanGotten, Curt Drake, Blake Kisner, Jeremy Wilson, Jason Thurman, Jon Westhoff, Mike Letterman.

Heat #2: Andy Bryant, Craig Mintz, Ray Maloney, Riley Whitworth, Tyler James, Scott Collins, Leon Bash.

Heat #3: Jeremy Chambers, Jimmie Davis, Kenny Shaw, Jeremy Bennett, Gene Becker, Dakota Foster.

Feature: Tim VanGotten, Jeremy Chambers, Jimmie Davis, Curt Drake, Blake Kisner, Craig Mintz, Andy Bryant, Ray Maloney, Jason Thurman, Leon Bash, Riley Whitworth, Jeremy Wilson, Kenny Shaw, Tyler James, Scott Collins, Mike Letterman, Jon Westhoff, Gene Becker, Dakota Foster, Jeremy Bennett.

USRA MODIFIEDS

Heat #1: Dennis Bishop, Chase Domer, Justin Becker, Chase Sigg, Lewis Jackson, Van Gemmill, Bryce Schniepp.

Heat #2: Jessy Willard, John Allen, Paden Phillips, Randy Zimmerman, Justin Folk, Rick Murcko, Allen Broers.

Heat #3: Scott Daniels, Steven Broers Jr., Stephen Muilenburg, Dalton Kirk, Cody Schniepp, Gene Hogan, Tad Davis.

Feature: John Allen, Steven Bowers Jr., Justin Folk, Jessy Willard, Scott Daniels, Dalton Kirk, Cody Schniepp, Randy Zimmerman, Dennis Bishop, Paden Phillips, Rick Murcko, Tad Davis, Chase Sigg, Bryce Schniepp, Gene Hogan, Van Gemmill, Chase Domer, Justin Becker, Allan Broers, Stephen Muilenburg, Lewis Jackson.