Looks like the area's kid took home the special event at the Kokomo Speedway in Inidana last night in Indiana. Bobby Pierce Jr took the 2011 payday to earn yet another victory in what has in this writers eye been a succesfull rookie season competing in the late model division. Matter of fact, Bobby was named the rookie of the year in UMP. While he was certainly had to enjoy the win last night, I'm sure the sting of the summertnationals at Fairbury has yet to wear off. That race was his.
Not of interest at Kokomo speedway came from another well known IL driver that hails from Gibson City. Seems Kevin Weaver might of had something for the smooth operator as Kevin accomplished quit a feat last night. He was unable to take part in his qualifying heat last night due to mechanical issues. Kevin started last in the semi-feature and his machine was hooked up as he passed all the way up to 2nd to make the show and start 18th. During the feature, Kevin was the man to watch. Again, hooked up and hauling, he moved all the through the field and wound up finishing 2nd to Pierce. Certainly a noteworty effort from the driver who really seemed to turn his season around since mid August.
Kokomo is not a track i've been to, but I went to their website at i was able to watch a race that featured non wing mini sprints. The track is good size and appeared to be in good shape. They put on weekly 2 day shows through the summer and feature a lot of different classes. I've heard of the track and an interesting fact about the speedway is that it was featured on a former race show called Thursday night thunder. Of course they only showed open wheel racing...as this track is after all in Indiana. Certainly worth a trip to see come next year.
For more information on Kokomo, visit; www.kokomospeedway.net/
RIP Dan Wheldon. We'll miss you.
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