Camargo, IL (6-24-09) – By Kelly Brown – Public Relations Director – It seems that if Ohio Speedweek points leader Stevie Smith has hit his stride after winning last night at Hilltop Speedway. Tonight for the second night in a row he celebrated in Victory Lane; this time it was at Waynesfield Raceway Park. Now that Smith has a new found sense of momentum, the other drivers of the O’Reilly All Star Circuit of Champions are going to have their work just a little harder to make their claim on the 2009 Ohio Speedweek title with just three nights of competition left.

Stevie Smith, who recorded quick time, started on the front row of the feature with Cole Duncan by his side. On the wave of the Green Flag Smith sprinted out to the lead, like a hunting dog pursing its prey. Behind him Brandon Martin slid past Cole Duncan for second, while Daryn Pittman and Jason Johnson brawled for the fifth position.

On Lap 5 Smith started encountering lapped traffic and started picking them off car by car in the high line. Martin began to start mimicking Smith’s line hoping to catch up some ground. The first caution period of the night would be on Lap 9 when Jody Keegan spun in Turn 2.
 

When the Green Flag waved again Smith begun where he let off with Martin in his tire tracks trying every move he could to stick with the leader. At this point Pittman was at the move executing a slide job on Duncan to take over the third position. Pittman had a close call while working lapped traffic as he had a near collision with a lapped car, but in a skillful move he was able to save the 17 car without losing a position.
 

With 20 laps in the book it was Smith who had pulled out to a straight-away lead, Brandon Martin in pursuit, Daryn Pittman, Cole Duncan, and Greg Wilson. On Lap 22 the Yellow Flag would fly again for an incident involving Dale Blaney, Tim Shaffer, and Jimmy Stinson. The three made contact in the short shoot between 1 and two, which sent both Shaffer and Stinson spinning.
 

On the restart there was a lapped car between Smith, and second place running Martin. Martin made quick work of the lapped machine, but not quick enough as Pittman was hot on his heels. While Smith pulled out to another sizable lead. At one point Martin looked to be reeling him in, but was not able to get close enough to pass Smith. In the last ten laps of the event Pittman could feel the race coming to the end and made his move between turns three and four. Pittman would put a slide job on Martin, but Martin fought back. As they sprinted down the front stretch towards Turn 1, Pittman got the edge taking over the second position. Rob Chaney was also on the move as he moved into the top-5 with eight laps to go.
 

With two laps to go the 91e of Brad Sweet slowed on the track and attempted to get out of the way so it would not bring out a caution, but he was not successful and the caution banner did wave setting up a Green-White-Checker shootout. On the final restart, Smith got the jump and did not look back. Smith would pass under the Checkered Flag first collecting his second win of Ohio Speedweek. He was followed to the line by: Pittman, Martin, Duncan, and Chaney.
 

This was Smith’s fifth All Star victory this season. The first came during Florida Speedweek at Volusia County Speedway, two came in his home state of PA at Port Royal Speedway and last night at Hilltop Speedway.  Overall this is Smith’s eleventh career All Star win.
 

Tomorrow night Thursday, June 25th Ohio Speedweek will move to Attica Raceway for a fifth night of exciting race action. The gates at Attica Raceway Park will open at 4:00 pm and racing action is slated to begin at 7:45 pm. Tickets for the event start at $22 for adults, $20 for seniors, ages 15-11 are $10, while ages 10 and under are free. Pit Passes for the event will run $30. For more information on the event you can call the track office at (419) 680-5606 or visit www.atticaracewaypark.com.

Don’t miss a minute of Ohio Speedweek Action. Keep yourself updated by visiting both www.allstarsprint.com and www.ohiospeedweek.com .

Speedweek Fan Info

If fans are looking for a place to stay during Ohio Speedweek there are several places that are offering special Ohio Speedweek rates.

Another excellent place to stay and relax when visiting Limaland Motorsports Park is the Comfort Inn of Lima. They offer great rates along with a free deluxe continental breakfast and coffee! They also have free high-speed wireless internet and a fitness center. For more information on the Comfort Inn of Lima call 419-228-4251 or visit www.comfortinn.com.

Whether you are at Fremont Speedway or Attica Raceway Park, stay at the Holiday Inn Express in Tiffin, Ohio. To make reservations visit www.holidayinn.com or call (419) 443-5100 and ask for the Ohio Speedweek racers rate.

During Speedweek the fans in attendance should check out the O’Reilly All Star Merchandise trailer as there are several new items. Special for Ohio Speedweek, ASI Sportswear has created several items including: 2009 Ohio Speedweek decals, 2009 Ohio Speedweek die cast, and an exclusive tye-dye 2009 Ohio Speedweek t-shirt. Also new to the trailer is 2010 All Star calendars with are 12X12, full color, and priced at $15. Also new is the 2009 O’Reilly All Star Circuit of Champions souvenir program, which is a must read for fans of the series. Also in the trailer is a host of the best and highest quality race wear that ASI Sportswear has to offer including new driver shirts for Greg Wilson, Ryan Bunton, Dale Blaney and Tim Shaffer.

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Heat Finishes (Started)

MSD Ignition Heat 1 –8 Laps

Kears Speed Shop Heat 2 – 8 Laps

        DNS Zach Ames

All Pro Heads Heat 3 – 8 Laps

Outerwears Performance Products Heat 4 – 8 Laps

Rubbin Repair Dash – 6 Laps

Carmate Trailers C Main – 10 Laps

University of Northwestern Ohio B Main – 12 Laps

O’Reilly Auto Parts A Main – 30 Laps