Wenatchee, Wa. –
5-24-08 – The Limited Late Model Racing Series heads to Wenatchee Valley’s Super Oval for round 2 of the 2008 championship season for the “Thunder in the Valley 50”.
After a large field of Limited Late Models met at Ephrata Raceway Park for the LLMRS season opener; the series heads to Wenatchee, Washington for the next round of competition. 2007 champion John Boyatt kicked off the new LLMRS season the same way as he did the inaugural season, taking the pole with a new track record and going on to win the Main Event in dominating fashion.
Newcomer Dylan Caldwell started his first day with the LLMRS strong, placing his car in the Trophy Dash. But luck was not on Caldwell’s side as his night was cut short during a racing incident that put his #40 Monte Carlo out of contention.
The #68 Toyota Camry of “Terrible” Tim McDougald also had a short night after winning the Trophy Dash, as the team struggled with overheating issues that ultimately ended his night as well.
2007 2nd place finisher Chris Schlaht struggled with mechanical issues, but was able to compete during the main, running up front for most of the 50 laps while the #30 of Bob Hays proved that their team has come to race this year. Hays placed his car in the Trophy Dash, and would finish his night with a 2nd place finish in the Main Event.
While the points continue to shuffle at this early stage of the season, familiar tones are beginning to emerge with Boyatt leading the way and the familiar names of Hays & Pokorny at the top of the list behind him. But with new names like Beard & Caldwell beginning to show that they too can run with the leaders, things should be very exciting for the next event where the LLMRS heads to a very fast, high paced track that this series has not visited before.
Look for more exciting racing and a growing field of the Northwest’s best Limited Late Model drivers as the LLMRS continues the 2008 racing season at Wenatchee Valley’s Super Oval, May 24th, 2008 in Wenatchee, Washington.
For more contact information, complete rules and series schedule visit the LLMRS website at http://www.llmracing.com.
