Smith, James, Isaacs top season opener at Humboldt

Travis Smith celebrates in victory lane after winning the USRA Modified feature.

Travis Smith celebrates in victory lane after winning the USRA Modified feature.


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HUMBOLDT, Kan. -- The Humboldt Speedway kicked off the 2014 season Friday night with Travis Smith, Tyler James and Ethan Isaacs scoring the victories in the USRA Weekly Racing Series main events.

It was the first official points night for the Humboldt Speedway 2014 season, and if the McCarthy Auto Group USRA Modified feature was any indication it’s going to be a banner year at 'The Hummer.'

Action began with Jon Sheets and Travis Smith on the front row of the 18-car main event. Both had the lead at some point, however, from outside the second row came John Allen, and with practiced skill, he took over the top spot and set sail.

Smith, however, was not the least bit intimidated, and the battle was on. These two battled for most of 20 laps until Smith finally wrestled the lead away from Allen and raced his way to his second-ever Humboldt victory.

With Allen runner up, Jeremy Chambers laid claim to third, Sten Bowers Jr. was fourth and Sheets finished fifth.

Ray’s Metal Depot USRA B-Mod action saw Ethan Isaacs of Bonner Springs turn in a stellar performance as he bested serious competition on his way to the feature win.

Jake Richards was second, with Andy Bryant third. The fourth spot went to 2013 points champ Jimmie Davis and Tim VanGotten came from deep in the field to finish fifth.

Tyler James won in the Golden Knights Billiards USRA Stock Car feature, leading the event wire to wire. Steve Herrick took second, David Matlock third and Ken Colston fourth.

The fourth annual King of America kicks off on Thursday, March 27, and runs through Saturday, March 29, at Humboldt. For ticket and entry onfo, contact the speedway.

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OFFICIAL RESULTS
United States Racing Association
USRA Weekly Racing Series
Humboldt Speedway, Humboldt, Kan.
Saturday, March 22, 2014

USRA B-MODS

Heat #1: 1. Andy Bryant, 2. Dylan Allen, 3. Jon Westhoff, 4. Larissa Atnip, 5. Mike Letterman, 6. Derek Koppa, 7. Craig Mintz.

Heat #2: 1. Brian Murphy, 2. Derryl Aiello, 3. Tim VanGotten, 4. Randal Schiffelbein Jr., 5. Raven Justice, 6. Raven Justice.

Heat #3: 1. Jake Richards, 2. Ethan Isaacs, 3. Jimmie Davis, 4. Zeb Scheibmeir, 5. Kenny Shaw .6 Tim Phillips.

Feature 1. Ethan Isaacs, 2. Jake Richards, 3. Andy Bryant, 4. Jimmie Davis, 5. Tim VanGotten, 6. Randal Schiffelbein Jr., 7. Brian Murphy, 8. Zeb Scheibmeir, 9. Kenny Shaw, 10. Dylan Allen, 11. Larissa Atnip, 12. Jon Westhoff, 13. Derryl Aiello, 14. Tim Phillips, 15. Raven Justice.

USRA STOCK CARS

Heat: 1. Tyler James, 2. Jeremy Wilson, 3. David Matlock, 4. Jason Thurman, 5. Ken Colston, 6. Tyler Vincent, 7. Scott Collins, 8. Steve Herrick.

Feature: 1. Tyler James, 2. Steve Herrick, 3. David Matlock, 4. Ken Colston, 5. Jeremy Wilson, 6. Jason Thurman, 7. Tyler Vincent.

USRA MODIFIEDS

Heat #1: 1. Travis Smith, 2. Jon Sheets, 3. Paden Phillips, 4. Lucas Conley, 5. Dalton Kirk, 6. Mike Lawrence.

Heat #2: 1. Jeremy Chambers, 2. Jerry Morgan, 3. Steven Bowers Jr., 4. Cody Erickson, 5. Jessy Willard, 6. Scotty Bough.

Heat #3: 1. John Allen, 2. Chase Sigg, 3. Dennis Bishop, 4. Chris Tonoli, 5. David Young, 6. Gene Hogan.

Feature: 1. Travis Smith, 2. John Allen, 3. Jeremy Chambers, 4. Steven Bowers Jr., 5. Jon Sheets, 6. Jessy Willard, 7. Chase Sigg, 8. David Young, 9. Mike Lawrence, 10. Paden Phillips, 11. Dalton Kirk, 12. Chris Tonoli, 13. Lucas Conley, 14. Jerry Morgan, 15. Cody Erickson, 16. Gene Hogan, 17. Scotty Bough.