KUTZTOWN FAIRGROUNDS

June 16th, 2010:  With the threat of rain, we were hoping to get the races in.  Brad finally pulled a good number and would start on the pole in the 2nd heat.  At the drop of the green, Brad got a little loose in turn 2.  With the help of the 3rd place car, Brad was spun into the infield.  He had his front tires on the track when the car stopped.  The flagman, with his infinite wisdom, did not throw the yellow flag.  Brad got the car started and went on the track, to draw the yellow.  Since the flagman did not throw the yellow until the cars crossed the start/finish line, Brad was scored a lap down.  Consequently, he was black flagged and told to get off the track.  Needless to say, Brad and the crew were not happy.  During intermission, Brad and his dad went to the flagman to find out why the yellow wasn't thrown right away and why a call wasn't made on the car that spun him out.  The flagman said he did not see the spinout and he felt that Brad was far enough off the track not to throw the yellow.  Now we understand that there was a threat of rain, but really.  It really isn't fair to alter the outcome of a race based on "rain threat".  Brad would start last in the feature.  He was running good, and worked his way up to 10th position.  On the last lap, went to make the pass for 9th spot.  But the 9th place car came down on Brad coming out of turn 4 and they both spun out.  Ended up finishing 16th.  Not a good night for BAR.  On a side note:  We would like to thank all the race teams (Slingshots, 270's and 600's) that came to us with their support on the bad deal that Brad got during the heat.  It means a great deal that Brad has so many supporters.

SHELLHAMMER'S SPEEDWAY (April 10th)  

April 10th, 2010:  What a difference a day makes!  After freezing and getting wind burn the night before at Linda's, Saturday was beautiful at Shellhammer's.  Got up early and changed the motor.  12 slingshots were on hand to race for the 2nd weekend at Shellhammer's.  Since Brad won the week before, he would start in last place, 6th spot, in the first heat.  With only one lap in, Brad dove down on the inside of turn one and took the 3rd position.  Everyone stayed pretty much in single file.  Brad knew he would have the inside starting spot 5th for the feature.  Starting on the inside is where you want to be at Shellhammer's.   With the 4th position car not being able to make the call, Brad would slide up and start on the outside for the feature.  In no time at all, he was able to get down on the inside and settle in 3rd spot.  With 5 laps to go, we could see that Brad was slowing down in the turns.  The 4th place driver was able to give Brad a little nudge coming out of turn 2, sending Brad up against the back straightaway wall.  Brad held the car and settled in the 4th spot.  Brad was trying everything he had to keep his 4th spot.  With the checkered flag waving, Brad came out of turn 4 with two cars right on his back bumper.  The car totally slowed but he was able to cross in front of them.   After being pushed back to the pit, we found that the rod had come off of the valve and broke a rocker.  Brad was racing on only one cylinder, but still held on for a 4th place finishing spot.  Once again, Brad has shown that his driving skill has improved tremendously.  Two nights in a row, he was able to hold onto a top 5 finish with damaged motors.  Now both our motors will be heading to the shop first thing Monday morning.  I hope that they will be able to at least repair one so we can race this coming weekend.

LINDA'S SPEEDWAY OPENING NIGHT 50 LAP FEATURE (April 9th)

April 9th, 2010:  BRRRRRR...was what everyone was saying Friday night at Linda's.  Cold temperatures and strong winds made for an interesting night.  21 slingshots signed up for the Slingshot opening race at Linda's.  Brad would, once again, draw a high number having him starting 6th in the first heat.  The track was in good shape, with the grove in the middle of the track.  Driving through the strong winds, Brad finished his heat in 4th position.   After the top 3 went over the scale, the winner was found to be light in weight.  This gave Brad a 3rd place finish and a chance to redraw for one of the top 9 starting spots for the feature.  Brad would start in the 5th position for the feature.  With some heavy hitters in the top 9, Brad knew he had to get in the groove to advance.  What a great show the Slingshots gave the fans.  With only 2 cautions, the Slingshots ran 44 straight green laps.  Great racing by everyone.  Even with lapped traffic, everyone raced clean.  Around lap 10, we saw something fly off in turn 3.  We found out after the race, that it was Brad's air cleaner that flew off.  Once again, Brad proved his driving ability by finishing a solid 4th without having an air cleaner.  With all the dirt in the motor slowing him down, we are worried about the inside of the motor.  Changing motors for tomorrow. 

BRAD ARNOLD BRINGS THE BLAKE TOBIAS MOTORSPORTS #27 TO VICTORY LANE (April 3rd)

April 3rd, 2010:  With the beautiful weather we were hoping to see a great day of racing with a good car count at Shellhammer's Speedway.  13 slingshots made the trip and were ready to go.  For the majority, this was the first race of the season for their slingshot.  Brad would start 5th in the first heat.  In no time at all, he took the second spot and held on to finish 2nd.  This would have him starting 3rd for the feature.  The 25 lap feature was set to start and everyone was ready to go.  Within the first 5 laps, Brad was able to dive down on the inside of turn one and take the lead.  With a half of a lap lead, the caution came out and they had to line up.  Last year's track champion, Brett Bieber, was in second waiting for Brad to make an error.  Brad held his line and was able to hold off Bieber.  With 3 laps to go, Bieber would get down on the inside of Brad's back bumper coming out of turn 2, but Brad was able to pull away in the straight-aways and hold Bieber off.  With the checkered flag waving, Brad crossed the finish line first to take the win.  What an awesome way to start the season for Brad Arnold Racing.