ELMA, Wash. -- There was no shortage of thrilling action in the USRA Modifieds in 2012. With several races decided by late race passes as well as multiple terrific green-white-checkered closers gracing victory lane with some top tier talent throughout the season. A total of fifteen races were completed with eight different winners including two drivers winning three times and one winning on four occasions. On October 6th Joe German would earn his second consecutive crown in the classification and held back challengers seeking to end his reign.

“I feel like this year validated our championship because last season when we won the title I didn’t win a feature so it feels great to win the championship and win several races,” commented Joe German from the coastal community of Wishkah near the city of Aberdeen, “Last year was consistency while this years was still consistency but with wins.”

German would obtain the championship in a brand new Skyrocket Chassis from Kelly Shryock and Eric Kirschbaum from their Fertile, Iowa facility to earn his second title in four seasons in the division. He would earn three feature wins, twelve top five finishes, five heat race victories, and two quick times while also earning a trophy dash win.

“I can’t thank enough my sponsors Wishkah Iron Works, Ozman Services Inc., Powertrain Application, MASCO Petroleum, Industrial Dewatering Solutions, Skyrocket Chassis, CCS Industrial Services, K&W Enterprises as well as big special thanks to my crewmen Jason Valencia and Sam Carlisle for all their help this year,” stated German.

Former champion Scott Miller of Shelton ended the year second in the points table. Miller would lead the class in most feature wins breaking the three-way tie between himself, Joe German, and Lawrence O’Conner for most wins in the season. Miller was among the top five finishers in ten features, won five heat races, and was quick time once.

Craig Moore would finish the year out by placing third in the standings. The Seabeck driver managed to accomplish a single feature win in 2012 on top of his twelve top five finishes, six heat wins, three fast times, and single trophy dash triumph.

Former Hobby Stock titlist Tom Sweatman was fourth in final points in a field of stacked competition. Sweatman from Cosmopolis earned a feature win on Memorial Day weekend as well as seven top fives, four heat wins, and two quick time awards.

Young Kyler Moore, son of the aforementioned Craig, completed the top five in points in fifth. The twenty-year-old was a finisher among the top five twice in his first year in the division.

The Grays Harbor Raceway is known for its high speeds and side by side racing as well as its large size. Hosting racing action from April to September regular classes include 360 Sprints, USRA Modifieds, USAC Midgets, Hobby Stocks, and Hornets. You can keep up on all the latest activity at www.graysharborraceway.com for the most-recent news and stories.

2012 Grays Harbor Raceway USRA Modifieds Stat Attack

Schedule (Winner):
April 21st Joe German
May 12th Scott Miller
May 19th Scott Miller
May 26th Lawrence O’Conner
May 27th Tom Sweatman
June 2nd Scott Miller
June 9th Zack Simpson
July 7th Scott Lenz
July 14th Craig Moore
July 27th Jason Beaulieu (Non-Points)
July 28th Mark Wauge
August 4th Joe German
August 25th Joe German
September 8th Lawrence O’Conner
September 29th Lawrence O’Conner
October 6th Scott Miller

Final Top Ten Point Standings:
1. Joe German 1345
2. Scott Miller 1278
3. Craig Moore 1267
4. Tom Sweatman 1157
5. Kyler Moore 1104
6. Zack Simpson 1068
7. Del Schnitzer 1064
8. Dave Burns 1049
9. Steve Signal 1023
10. Lawrence O’Conner 703

Feature Winners:
Scott Miller-4
Joe German-3
Lawrence O’Conner
Craig Moore-1
Mark Wauge
Scott Lenz
Tom Sweatman
Zack Simpson

Top Five Finishes:
Craig Moore-12
Joe German
Scott Miller-10
Tom Sweatman-7
Lawrence O’Conner-6
Zack Simpson
Kris Asche-4
Jeff Foster-3
Kyler Moore-2
Morgan Criswell
Chris Beaulieu-1
Del Schnitzer
Don Jenner
Greg Dineen
Jesse Williamson
Josh Muller
Kyle Casson
Mark Wauge
Monte Bischoff
Scott Lenz
Steve Signal

Heat Race Wins:
Craig Moore-6
Lawrence O’Conner
Joe German-5
Scott Miller
Tom Sweatman-4
Zack Simpson
Craig Hanson-2
Jason Beaulieu
Kyle Casson
Mark Wauge
Scott Lenz
Greg Dineen-1
Jeff Foster
Jeremy Shank
Josh Muller
Kris Asche
Kyle Yeack
Morgan Criswell

Fast Times:
Craig Moore-3
Jeff Foster
Don Jenner-2
Joe German
Tom Sweatman
Graham Cook-1
Josh Muller
Scott Miller

Trophy Dash Wins:
Craig Moore-1
Joe German