Chance Spoonhower (Open Sportsman), Isaiah Forward (Crate 602 Sportsman), Jonathan Carpenter (Street Stock), Connor Spoonhower (Rookie Sportsman), Tom Shiner (XCel 600 Modified), Jim Young (NY6A) & Michael Robinson Also Score
Story By:BRETT DEYO / BD MOTORSPORTS MEDIA Photos By:MOJO PHOTOS / RACERSGUIDE.COM
CENTER LISLE, NY –June 5, 2016- For the first time in his career, Danny Creeden reached Thunder Mountain Speedway Victory Lane on Saturday night.
Creeden, of Wurtsboro, N.Y., annexed the 30-lap big-block/small-block Modified main at the Center Lisle three-eighths-mile oval. Creeden had attended special events at the facility in prior seasons but made the decision to call Thunder Mountain his 2016 Saturday home during the off-season. He received his first $1,200 winner’s share on Saturday.
For the race’s first two-thirds, Lake Ariel, Pa., driver Brian Malcolm paced the field in the Chuck Grimm-fielded Waymart Building Center No. 119. Malcolm has endured a slew of misfortune during the early portions of the season and took advantage of handicapping to lead the race’s first 20 laps.
Creeden, however, had other ideas. He took over the lead at lap 21 and paced the remainder of the distance for the victory in his Hig Fab Chassis No. 16X.
Malcolm settled for second, his best finish of the season. Brent Wilcox, back in the Coar-Clark No. 27 after engine woes on practice day, finished third. Wilcox had been driving the Gary Tomkins No. 84 team car for points. Jeremy Smith finished fourth, righting his early season woes, and Ryan Jordan completed the front five.
Berkshire, N.Y., driver Chance Spoonhower broke into the Open Sportsman win column, taking home $700 for his efforts in the 20-lap main. After a rugged early going, Spoonhower outdistanced Larry Mekic for the triumph. Mekic, a Micro-Sprint graduate from Moscow, Pa., registered his season-best result in second, followed by Larry Hillis, returning former track champion Eddie White and two-time winner Geordie Decker.
Sophomore Crate 602 Sportsman driver Isaiah Forward of Bouckville, N.Y., burst into the division’s win column for the first time on Saturday night. Forward reached the lead on the fifth lap and then survived a last-lap restart to take home the $500 winner’s share in the 20-lap event.
Forward is a former FWD Four Cylinder champion who moved into the Crate 602 Sportsman division last year.
Kailee DiMorier finished a strong second, with Brian Mady, Shayne Spoonhower and Mike Nagel Jr. completing the front five.
Berkshire, N.Y., youngster Connor Spoonhower won the 15-lap Rookie Sportsman feature over Ryan Alsdorf and Dan Allen.
Following a long week to complete repairs from an incident at another facility, Jonathan Carpenter of New Milford, Pa., won the 20-lap Street Stock feature. Carpenter, who thanked car builder Joel Batzel of Nitro Chassis for his efforts, won $500. He was trailed by Trevor Dudley, Earl Zimmer, Matt Spencer (from 21st) and Toby Lehr.
The NY6A Micro-Sprints made their second ’16 visit to Thunder Mountain. Jim Young registered the victory in a fast-paced 20-lap main, followed by Jared Zeinkowski, Jacob Leycyk, Danny Knoll and Clayton Brewer.
Tom Shiner returned to Thunder Mountain competition and the Vestal, N.Y., driver took a 20-lap feature win in the XCel 600 Modified ranks. Will Eastman, Chris Jordan (pulling XCel 600 Mod/Open Sportsman double-duty), Eric Boyd and Abby Price filled out the front five.
Michael Robinson of Harpursville, N.Y., remains undefeated in FWD Four Cylinder competition. In the 15-lap main, Robinson led Rich Gardiner, Frankie Kennedy, Gabe Forward and Sheldon Whitman across the stripe.
THUNDER THOUGHTS: Once again, the speedway pit area was buzzing with 136 race cars taking part in the show. Despite the busy schedule, racing was completed at approximately 11 p.m. with little downtime….
Track conditions were once again smooth with passing prevalent….
The Modified division utilized handicapping for the first time this season after the numerous rained-out programs in May….
Racing resumes at Thunder Mountain Speedway next Saturday, June 11 with Modifieds paying $1,500 to win, plus a full program of Open Sportsman, Crate 602 Sportsman, Rookie Sportsman, Street Stocks, XCel 600 Modifieds and FWD Four Cylinders.
Pit gates will open at 4 p.m. Hot laps begin at 6:20 p.m. with racing at 7 p.m.
Adult grandstand admission is $12. Seniors (ages 65 and over) and Students (ages 10-17) pay $10. Kids 9 and under are FREE. Pit admission is $30, with no license required.
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Thunder Mountain Speedway is located at 91 Hunts Corners Road Center Lisle, NY 13797, approximately 25 miles north of Binghamton. The three-eighths-mile clay oval features hillside concrete seating, free parking and camping, a variety of concession items and novelties, a family environment and more.
THUNDER MOUNTAIN SPEEDWAY QUICK RESULTS – JUNE 4, 2016
Modified Feature Finish (30 laps): DANNY CREEDEN, Brian Malcolm, Brent Wilcox, Jeremy Smith, Ryan Jordan, Billy Spoonhower, Tyler Siri, Nick Nye, Chad Cook, Alan Barker, Barry White, Colton Wilson, Byron Worthing, Ken Titus, Jeff Sheeley, Lee DeWitt, John Morse, Sam Allen, Nick Rochinski, Bob Hamm Jr., Nick Mady, Randy Brokaw.
Open Sportsman Feature Finish (20 laps): CHANCE SPOONHOWER, Larry Mekic, Larry Hillis, Eddie White, Georgie Decker, Chris Jordan, Carl Bittenbender, Jason Tuttle, Daniel Burman, Tom Tophoven, Kevin Jordan, Dan Burman, Brian White, Marc Goodwin, Thomas Ferguson.
Crate 602 Sportsman Feature Finish (20 laps): ISAIAH FORWARD, Kailee DiMorier, Brian Mady, Shayne Spoonhower, Mike Nagel Jr., Matt Brewer, Tom Collins, Mike Decker, Pat Jordan, Rich Powell, Tyler Ward, Michael Horton, Brenton Miller, Pat Parker, Scott Smith, Kinser Hill, Daryl Krebs, Dustin Jordan, Bob Stahl, Hilary Ward, Tyler Keener, Del Howell, Gregg Turner.
Rookie Sportsman Feature Finish (15 laps): CONNOR SPOONHOWER, Ryan Alsdorf, Dan Allen, A.J. Williams, Landon Cummings, Justin Cobb, Nick Soules.
Did Not Start: Jason Beebe, Bill Reidenbach.
Street Stock Feature Finish (20 laps): JONATHAN CARPENTER, Trevor Dudley, Earl Zimmer, Matt Spencer, Toby Lehr, Eric Boynton, Jon White, John Hoover, Jeff Wilcox Jr., Mike Wilbur Sr., Jacob Fowlston, Rich Sharpsteen, Shane Wolf Jr., Justin Hall, Rich Talada, Jack Holcomb Jr., Kevin Garland, Stanley Matthews, Doug Stack Jr., Rick Sinsabaugh, Dan Force.
NY6A Micro-Sprint Feature Finish (20 laps): JIM YOUNG, Jared Zeinkowski, Jacob Leycyk, Danny Knoll, Clayton Brewer, Ben Martin, D.J. Forbes, Charlie Hunt, Cheyenna Ling, Ben Keysor, Jonathan Wescott.
XCel 600 Modified Feature Finish (20 laps): TOM SHINER, Will Eastman, Chris Jordan, Eric Boyd, Abby Price, Jamie Frantz, Dakota Andersen, Nick Chase, Kamdin Maby, Justin Shiner, Doug Windhausen, Joe McCabe, Bailey Boyd, Dana Davis, Chris Kithcart, Bob Rowback, Jacob Waibel.
Did Not Start: Norm Whittemore, Dusty Decker.
FWD Four Cylinder Feature Finish (15 laps): MICHAEL ROBINSON, Rich Gardiner, Frankie Kennedy, Gabe Forward, Sheldon Whitman, Guy Raymond Jr., Chris Taylor, Corey Lewis, Justin Lovejoy, Clint Kadarondak, Robbie Fiene, Matt Gibson, Ashley Dickerson, Trevor Belcher, Dave Jenkins.
Did Not Start: Zack Hayward.
