Probst scores upset win in 5th annual 'Dickson Classic' for AMRA Mods!!
------Wilmoth takes 6th feature win of season in Late Models------
 
Despite threatening skies and area afternoon rain showers, BDS Promotions once again stared Ma Nature down, getting race #7 for the '08 season in the books.
The late arriving crowd was treated to some outstanding action, a new name etched in the winner's record books, and 119 competitors providing some fierce racing action.
 
Headlining the evening was the 5th annual 'Dickson Classic' for the AMRA Modifieds.
Heat winners Mike Wilson and Mark Dickson lead a field full of the areas finest Modifieds to the start of the 25 lap main.
Dickson bolted off the outside pole, threatening to run away with the event as he initially opened up a half straightaway advantage.
Wilson worked free from a battle he and Brian Probst were waging for second, and caught Dickson who was mired in attempting to lap the back of the field by lap 8.
Wilson grabbed the lead on lap 9 as the lead duo scrambled through the back markers, then saw the caution wave a lap later as sentimental favorite Dickson pulled up lame with a flat right front tire.
With Probst once again on Wilson's deck lid at the restart, the new lead pair separated themselves from the field again, only to have fate once again deal the leader a cruel hand.
Steve Higgins slowed with a flat tire, with Wilson and Probst already committed to the same line Higgins used to exit the track.  Ultimately, the resultant damage to Wilson would eliminate him from contention a lap after going back to green.
Probst, whose only other modified feature win came in 2006, now inherited the lead, with Kenny Johnson, Jake Hawkins, Louie Krushansky, Dave Defibaugh and Mike Basich all stalking the race leader.
When the race resumed Johnson went to the extreme top of the track, with Krushansky working an equally low line around the high banked quarter mile.
Dave Defibaugh was working his way from the 8th starting position, and made it a 3 wide battle at times.
Johnson had appeared to make a pass for the lead on lap only to see the races final caution wave.
Paden City, WV's Probst turned up the wick on the final restart, and despite determined attempts by his tormentors, rolled the 'Forester & Son's Timber/Bridgeport Equipment/ Yeater Racing' #33 to the 'Camp Copperhead' victory lane for a popular upset win.
Exiting his car to the well earned applause of an appreciative crowd, as well as the $1000 payday, Probst was both jubilant ad reflective in his post race interview.
We've been so close, especially the last couple of weeks, and it seems like something always happened or I made a mistake that cost us the race.  I was beginning to wonder if we would ever get a win.  This win means so much, especially being able to win with a field like this. I got so loose at the end, I didn't think I could hold Kenny off.  I kept seeing his nose, and knew he was there every lap." 
Before the trophy presentations began, Johnson pointed out the reason for Probst's loose condition, as the #33 sat on a nearly flat right rear tire in victory lane.
Johnson parlayed his patented high line into a very close runner-up finish, and Dave Defibaugh completed his charge through the field to earn the final podium finish position.
Louie Krushansky and Mike Basich completed the top 5.
Wilson's lap of 14.14 seconds was tops for the Sistersville Center Genesis Health Care Mods, as he and Dickson took the heat wins.
 
Paul Wilmoth Jr's remarkable season continued Saturday night as the Clarksburg, WV driver once again took top honors in the 'Midcap Land & Timber' Late Model division.  Wilmoth once again looked invincible in leading all 25 laps.
While the leader ran uncontested, the battle for 2nd-6th was well worth the price of admission, as a high flying Steve Weigle led a full compliment of WV hotshoes in a ever changing battle for position.  Scott Irvin, Butch McGill, Steve Wilmoth, Joe Loudin, and ultimately Bobby Hill and Donnie Dotson would all challenge Weigle and each other for top 5 finishes.  Weigle turned back all challengers in some intense side by side action, earning his  finest finish of the season, but had to settle for bridesmaid status as Wilmoth earned win #6 of the season, and his 2nd in as many nights.
Weigle cashed in a well earned runner-up paycheck, with 6th starting Joe Loudin, Steve Wilmoth, and 9th starting Donnie Dotson right behind and rounding out the top 5.       
Weigle was the evenings fast qualifier.  McGill, Paul Wilmoth and Scott Irvin were the heat winners, while Dan Morrison scored the consi win.
 
Tyler County Speedway's version of the Beach Boy, Joel Prosser "caught a wave" and rode it all the way to his 2nd feature win of the season in the Litman Excavating KoM crate engine feature event.  Prosser left the struggle for position in his rear view mirror, as defending KoM champion Sonny Conley eventually muscled past Michael Griffin for the runner up spot, but could only watch the fast disappearing 'Dutch Pantry Restaurants/Amsoil' sponsored #77 of Prosser a popular win.
Conley, Griffin, Shane Hitt and Jim Cochran made up the remainder of the top 5 finishers in the economical Late Model class that is showing weekly growth.   Griffin and Prosser garnered heat wins.
 
Mitch Eddy added to his points lead in the 'Custom Engraving & Awards' Junkyard Warrior division, scoring win 5 of the season ahead of Dave Wamsley and Brandon Doll.
 
Jordan Doty scored his second win in as many weeks in the 'Custom Engraving & Awards' MWRA mini-wedge feature, turning back points leader Steven West and Tony Cochran in a barn burner for 'the Little League of Auto Racing'.  
 
Heavy fog moved into the valley canceling the remainder of the events, as double features for the Pure Stock and Mod-Lite divisions will add to the program of the already impressive June 21st card, as 'the Bullring' will host the 5th annual 'Eaton/Childer's Memorial- KING OF THE RING'.  The $5000 to win tribute race will celebrate the memory of a pair of track legends, while hosting the IRS (Independent Racing Series) Late Models in what promises to be a must-see event for every true race fan.
Racing in all other regular classes will also be included in a night of action that's sure to be a can't miss hit.
Contact the Speedway office @ (304) 758-2660 on race day, (304) 758-2934 during business hours, or visit the track's official Website @ www.tylercountyspeedway.net for more information about all the 'goings on' at the fastest quarter mile of clay in the Mountain State.            
 
 
results:
 
'Sistersville Center Genesis Health Care' 5th Annual 'Dickson Classic':  Brian Propst, Kenny Johnson, Dave Defibaugh, Louie Krushansky, Mike Basich, Donnie Nething, Rick Venham Jr, Lou Ennis, Del Cunningham, Chris Basich, Dusty Boley, Robin Ours, Jake Hawkins, Mark Deitch, Mike Wilson, Steve Higgins, Mark Dickson (dns) Thomas Sigler.   
   
'Midcap Land & Timber' Late Models: Paul Wilmoth Jr, Steve Weigle, Joe Loudin, Steve Wilmoth, Donnie Dotson, Bobby Hill, Jake Hawkins, Kris Southern, Rick Armstrong, Matt Flesher, Scott Irvin, Nick Corbitt, Butch McGill, Brad Hutson, Dan Morrison, Billy Brown, Bobby Davidson, Richard Frazier.
 
'Litman Excavating' Crate Engine Late Models:  Joel Prosser, Sonny Conley, Michael Griffin, Shane Hitt, Jim Cochran, Daniel Hill, Jim Quaigg, Randy Gibson, Brian Rush, Derek Doll, Mike Cochran.