HUMBOLDT — Several hundred fans braved a fierce windchill on Saturday to watch the first points night of the 2013 season at Humboldt Speedway.
The season’s first repeat feature winner is Derrek Wilson, running strong in pure stock after moving down this year from factory stock class. Wilson earned a pole position and used that spot to win wire-to-wire. Jeremy Bennett took second. Third went to Jeremy Willard. Levi Phillips and Kyle Rowland rounded out the top five.
Factory stocks made their maiden appearance, and veteran Scott Stuart began exactly where he left off in 2012, handily winning the feature race. Jeremy Wilson tagged the runner-up spot. Rick Aiello was hampered by mechanical issues, which relegated him to third. Patrick Kay finished fourth, with newcomer Adam Popp in fifth.
Tim VanGotten had the B-mod feature field covered, holding off Jeremy Chambers for the win. Jake Richards was third, ahead of Seth Schorer and Randal Schiffelbein Jr.
With the third annual King of America races set to begin Wednesday, several USRA teams came a bit early to the Speedway. None, however, had anything for feature winner Jeremy Payne, who led from start to finish. Ryan McAmincet took second, with Tanner Mullins third. Jackie Dalton was fourth, and Justin Rexwinkle fifth.
King of America action begins with Wednesday night practice sessions from 6 to 9. That night, there is no charge for grandstand seating. Pit passes cost $20. Thursday begins the qualifying portion of the event, with more racing Friday night, and the main event Saturday. B-Mods and USRA/USMTS modifieds will be in action. With 120 modifeds pre-registered, the total car count is expected to be about 200.
Speedway heats up on cool night in Humboldt
