Grand Rapids, Mn 5-31-19
The POWRi Lucas Oil Northern Renegades Invaded the Grand Rapids Speedway last night.
The Big Winner on the night was Jori Hughes as he brought the Big Broom.
Jori held off a hard Charging Paul Schultz in the heat. Later he held off a late charge from Josh Braford and claimed the Sweep.
Josh Braford and Hughes sat upon the front row as the feature wheeled through turn four for the green. Braford Jumped out to an early lead with Paul Schultz and Hughes hot on his tail. Lance Solem, making his Sprint Car debut, found himself embroiled with Caley Emerson and Al Stettner.
Braford held the lead while Schultz and Hughes figured things out behind him. Hughes getting the best of Schultz set his sights on Braford and the Battle was on!
Meanwhile, Stettner and Emerson cleared Solem and entered the arena poised for battle with Schultz. Solem’s debut plans hindered by some mechanical issues, though he would race it out and soldiered on.
Up front though, Hughes took advantage of his smooth style and set Braford firmly into second place. Braford would find himself shuffled back to fifth as Emerson, Stettner, and Schultz joined the bruhaha for the second spot. The quad duked it out like a four-man wrestling match! Slicing, dicing, chopping, and (I believe) even some Julienned laps ensued!
Braford found his way back to the front of the quad and tried to reel in the 19 of Hughes. He would fall short as Hughes checked out to an insurmountable lead by then. Hughes took the Checkers for the second time this night with Braford, Stettner, Emerson and Schultz the top 5.
Tyler Wass took an unfortunate tumble in the heat for the only caution of the night. Tyler was okay on the scene and later went to the hospital for some shoulder pain.
Feature Results 1, Jori Hughes (19) 2, Josh Braford (56) 3, Allen Stettner (38) 4, Caley Emerson (15e) 5, Paul Schultz with Lance Solem and Brian Trembath
It was a great Night at the Grand Rapids, Minnesota speed mill.
Endless Thanks to Palmers Tavern, Liquid Nitro Racing, Old World Meats, Camelion Batteries, Reds Racing Supplies, Nitro Lubricants, Keller Fence Company – North, Inc., TCB Speed North, Hibbing Community College CDL, Rivertown Furniture, Renegades on Dirt and Each and Every one of YOU! Thank You all for your support!