Striegel takes USRA B-Mod money at Humboldt

  • June 19, 2015
  • by Scott L. Stewart

HUMBOLDT, Kan.—The lure of added money brings new talent to any speedway, especially in what is considered by many to be a “support class.” Thus, when Humboldt Speedway promoters Rhenda and Ryan Whitworth offered a chance for USRAB-Mod racers to “buy in” at $10 for a chance to win $500, the challenge was eagerly accepted.

From out of Hermitage, Mo., came Mike Striegel, who has been to several big Humboldt events in the past and has done well. This night proved to be exceptional as Striegel launched from the A-Main pole and led wire to wire for the feature win.

Serious competition for runner-up saw Brian McGowen take the spot, even applying late-lap heat to the winner. Jim Body finished third, Tyler Kidwell fourth and Jimmie Davis fifth.

Tad Davis of Mt. Hope ran an intense USRA Modified feature, fending off the intense challenges posed by runner-up John Allen to record the feature win. Ben Kates emerged in third place, Jeremy Chambers fourth and Paden Phillips fifth.