Lauderbaugh Narrowly Misses the Challenge

Peck wins thirty lapper on father Steve's Birthday
Written By: Matt "Night" Rider
Photo Credit To: Rich Forman/ Rich Forman Photography

LOGANSPORT, IN.- The threat of rain didn't wash away the fun at US 24 Speedway. A forty-three micro sprint field took to the 1/6 dirt oval to battle for four features, as US 24 welcomed the Midwest All Star Kid Sprint Series to the track.

The action kicked off with the thirty lap Non Wing A-Main. Track officials put up a $150 dollar offer to the front row. The offer was a chance to win the money, if they would surrender their starting spot to go try and win the feature from the back. Non Wing A-Main pole sitter Justin Peck declined the offer, while second place starter Nate Lauderbaugh took the Challenge.

Peck (Pictured Left) eventually won the thirty lap Non Wing A-Main, while Lauderbaugh charged his way through the field to finish second. For his efforts, the track awarded Lauderbaugh $100.00.

After the checkers fell Peck said, "The car was perfect, running top and bottom. Today was my Dad Steve's Birthday, so Happy Birthday Dad."

About his hard charging run to second place Lauderbaugh (Pictured Lower Right, Yellow Car) said, "It was awesome to come from the back like that. I like to challenge myself. We just came up a hair short. One more caution and we might of had Peck. The crew put a lot of hard work into this deal. I want to thank Eric Shively, Shively Racing Engines, Hoosier Tire, Infinity Shocks, my Dad Tom, and Pidge for all their help this season."

Adam Barth followed up last week's Non Wing feature win, with a solid third place run. Fourth went to Rushville's Garrett Abrams, while Butler, IN. racer Nick Wilson rounded out the top five in the thirty lap Non Wing A-Main.

Kokomo, IN's Carson Stout took another impressive feature win in the Junior Class finale. Kayden Shagnessey and Gabe Wilson raced their way to second and third place finishes.

"It was awesome to win again tonight. Car was slick and fast just like I like it. I'd like to thank my friends and family for their support," Stout said after taking the checkers.

A thirty minute rain delay gave everyone a chance to regroup for the rest of the program. Racing resumed with the Restrictor Class feature. Warsaw, IN. racer Trey Johnson found victory lane, winning the Restrictor A-Main

"It felt great to finally get a win. Car was loose, but the track was slick and fast. I'd like to thank my Mom, my Dad, Grandpa Dane Ronk, Joe Leek, Rodney Stealy, and Jr. Stafford for their support this season," Johnson said.

Francesville, IN. native Rusty Disinger raced his way to another top five finish, this time taking second place honors. Third went to Dustin Davis, while Tipton's Justin Weir ran to fourth. Dawson Stealy came home fifth.

The final feature of the night came in the Wing Class. Plainfield, IN. native Mike Terry Jr. (Pictured Left) took the lead late, and never looked back scoring a big win. "The car was loose but fast. The track was awesome. Jim did a great job on it tonight. I'd like to thank Hoosier Tire, Paul Moyer Motorsports, Pioneer Real Estate INC, AJ Dream Builders, M&J Terry Enterprises, and Shively Racing Engines," Terry Jr. explained.

Non Wing A-Main winner Justin Peck ended his night in second, while Camden's Trent Wilson finished third. The CEO of Collin Erwin came home fourth, while Herscher, IL. native Trey Datweiler came home fifth. Monticello's Jimmy Wood finished sixth.

Another action packed weekend is set to invade US 24 Speedway. The Non Wing Midget Clash sponsored by Indy Race Parts will take place Friday and Saturday August 12-13th. The program will feature TQ Sprints, Kenyon Midgets, 1200 cc up right mini sprints, micros, and Focus cars. For more information on this special weekend and upcoming US 24 Speedway events, please check out US 24's official website at www.us24speedway.com.