FULLER CLAIMS FOURTH WIN OF 2002 ON HOFMANN HOT HAUS NIGHT

 

FULTON, NY...Tim Fuller claimed his fourth DIRT 358 Modified feature win of the season at Fulton Speedway last Saturday on Hofmann Hot Haus Night. Fuller benefited from the misfortune of Alan Johnson who was forced pitside with mechanical problems on lap 27 while leading. The victory for the Edwards, N.Y. driver in the B&F General Machine DIRT 358 Modified was worth $1,500.

     Ken Johnson raced out to the early lead at the start of the Hofmann Hot Haus DIRT 358 Modified feature from the pole starting position. Ken Johnson would only lead the opening circuit. Multi-time Fulton Speedway Track Champion Dale Planck took the top spot away from Ken Johnson on lap two. Planck would lead the 27-car starting field through lap four.

     J.J. Michaels became the third different leader of the race on lap five. Once in front Michaels was able to open up a slight lead and after ten laps he was being followed in the top five by Planck, Don Spatorico, Justin Haers and Fuller. Michaels would lead the field through lap 15. On the 16th circuit Fuller took the top spot away from Michaels.

     At the halfway point of the main event Fuller was being chased by Alan Johnson, Michaels, Spatorico and Matt Sheppard. A classic two car battle for the lead bewteen Fuller and Alan Johnson thrilled the fans. Alan Johnson finally took the top spot away from Fuller on 22. Fuller stayed right with Johnson and a good race was still on.

     That all changed on lap 27 when Johnson was forced pitside with mechanical problems. Fuller took advantage and went on to the feature win. Don Spatorico recorded his best ever Fulton Speedway finish with a strong second place effort. Defending Track Champion Matt Sheppard finished third and was able to cut into the point lead of Alan Johnson. Michaels and Planck completed the top five feature finishers.

     Daryl Hagen won his second DIRT Sportsman feature of the season last Saturday night. Jeremy Pitcher, Tim Sears, Jim Livingtson and Mike Button completed the top five feature finishers behind Hagen. Hagen led the entire 20-lap distance for the victory.

     T.J. Fitzgibbons won his fourth DIRT Pro Stock feature race of 2002 last Saturday night. Jason Rood, Dave Bruno, Ray Maloney and Keith Butler rounded out the top five feature finishers behind Fitzgibbons. Fitzgibbons inherited the lead from Clark on lap 18 and led the rest of the way in the 20-lap event.

     Phil Marsden won his eighth Pure Stock feature of the year last Saturday night. Russ Marsden, Chuck Cushman, Jim Cronin and Chris Cunningham completed the top five feature finishers behind Phil Marsden. Phil Marsden took the lead away from Cronin on lap 13 and led the rest of the way in the 15-lap affair.

     Racing will continue this Saturday at Fulton Speedway with the DIRT 358 Modifieds, DIRT Sportsman, DIRT Pro Stocks, Pure Stocks and Four Cylinder Enduro racers all in action. The DIRT 358 Modifieds will compete in a Victoria 200 Weekend All Star Race Qualifier. A Modified Cash Dash will also be contested. Action will start at 7 p.m. For more information please call the track office at (315) 593-6531. On line information is available at www.fultonspeedway.com.

                                HOFFMAN HOT HAUS RACE SUMMARY

DIRT 358 MODIFIED FEATURE---Tim Fuller, Don Spatorico, Matt Sheppard, J.J. Michaels, Dale Planck, Gordy Button, Tom Sears, Jimmy Phelps, Ty Hunt, John Barker, Jim Mahaney, Ryan Baye, Tom Juhl, John Ventura, Dave Rauscher, Bob Holland, Roy Shields, Jeff Rudalavage, Jeremy Smith, Alan Johnson, Tim Burnett, Rich Vinson, Adam Smith, Justin Haers, Dave Reilley, Mike Payne, Ken Johnson.

DIRT SPORTSMAN FEATURE---Daryl Hagen, Jeremy Pitcher, Tim Sears, Jim Livingston, Mike Button, Greg Doust, Russ Hefti, Walt McArdell, Ron Loveless, Eric Richardson, Scott Binns, Chad Phelps, Bill Shantel Jr., Jim Kite, Mark Yorker, Brian Murphy, Bob Bradt, Mike Bowman, Steve Way, Dave Donath, Donnie Wetmore Jr., Craig Terrell, Jim Bowman, Dave Bargabos, Shawn Donath, Ryan Richardson, Sam Reakes IV.

DIRT PRO STOCK FEATURE---T.J. Fitzgibbons, Jason Rood, Dave Bruno, Ray Maloney, Keith Butler, Jack Terrell, Lee Burnett, Dave Meeks, Jeremy Clark, Pat Hobbs, Paul Bowler, Ricky Breed, John Pietrowicz, John Lazore, Dave Fox.

PURE STOCK FEATURE---Phil Marsden, Russ Marsden, Chuck Cushman, Jim Cronin, Chris Cunningham, Bruce Stanton, Todd Koegel, Don Stevenson, Darren Kelso, Rick DeGroff, Eric Chapman, Joe Buske, John Phillips, Gary Barton, Curt Prevo, Chuck Lacey, Mark Denny, Bill Flask, Ken Conners, Steve Woodworth, Howie Koegel, Dave Marcucculi, Jamie Cook, Gary Donahue.