Post by borgerspr on Jun 29, 2014 4:33:46 GMT -5
Borgers Results June 28.
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Brandon Azzalina Triumphant In Bob Tidaback Memorial at Borgers. Kurt Bettler Ends Slump In AllStar Slingshots.
When Bob Tidaback pioneered Three Quarter Midget Racing at the now defunct Pine Brook Speedway Brandon Azzalina would not even be born for another decade. On this night Azzalina and a new breed of TQ/Asphalt 600 Sprint Superstars would honor Bob Tidaback’s memory while some that Bob called friends chose to shun the event.
In a dazzling display of driving skill eighteen year old Brandon Azzalina entered the record books as the second winner of this prestigious event with Bob Tidaback’s son Mike chasing him all the way to the finish. There is no doubt that Bob Tidaback was looking down from the heavens with a big smile of approval on his face.
Fifteen Hoosier Racing Tires TQ/Asphalt 600 Sprints roared into turn one in back of pole sitter Austin Fehr. The caution flag waved before the pack got to turn one as outside pole sitter Pat Vanvarick jumped the start and was issue a two spot penalty. On the restart it was Fehr, Mike Tidaback, Mark Yoder, VanVarick, and Azzalina. Lap six the caution once again waved and on the restart it was Fehr, Yoder, VanVarick, Azzalina, and Brandon Zavarella with Azzalina making quick work of VanVarick with his sights set on Yoder and Fehr. Coming on like a “Freight Train” Azzalina got past Yoder for second on lap ten taking chase on Fehr. Azzalina blasted past Fehr the next lap in firm control of the race. By lap twenty two Azzalina was being chased by Yoder and Mike tidaback charging through the pack took up third spot. At this time Larry Hoagland was also on the move to the front.
The race was cautioned on lap 43 in honor of Bob Tidaback and one crew member was allowed to fuel the cars and adjust tire pressure. As the green flag waved Azzalina was first to turn one followed by Yoder and Tidaback. Lap after lap Azzalina hit his mark not missing a beat as the pace picked up with pressure from Yoder and Tidaback. In the closing laps Tidaback made the move on Yoder for second as Larry Hoagland moved into fourth followed by Zavarella. With four laps to go the generator malfunctioned plunging the speedway into darkness and bringing out the red flag. After repairs were made the race resumed but Azzalinna was not to be caught. Azzalina piloting the Georger and Marilyn VanVarick 43 turned to perfection by George VanVarick and Mike Azzalina screamed across the finish line to the cheering fans. On his tail Mike tidaback closed out a picture perfect day honoring his father with a fine second place finish. Yoder was third followed by Hoagland and Zavarella. As Mike Tidaback joined Brandon Azzlina in victory lane both drivers took pride in finishing a close, clean race showing great respect for each other. Some thought they felt a drop or two of rain but it was tears of joy from the heavens above with Bob Tidaback saying “a job Well Done by all the racers.”
Kurt Bettler had been struggling the past few weeks not being able to get his usual results. What worked at one time just did not seem to work anymore and frustration was setting in. For Bettler one of the top AllStar Slingshot racers in the country these were not easy time but that al would change tonight.
At the drop of the green it was Bettler, Jim Conroy and Ryan Lacoe to turn one. Conroy and Lacoe being locked in a tight point battle with point leader Tylor Eccles were out to move forward and take chase on Bettler. Conroy would lead lap one but Bettler resumed the lead the next lap. Lap five Lacoe got past Conroy as Conroy headed for the infield and Taylor Eccles moved to third. By lap ten Amanda Conroy took over fourth spot as Bettler got stronger. Eccles and Conroy got by Lacoe but by lap sixteen Lacoe was back in third. As things finally fell into place Bettler took the win followed by Eccles, Lacoe , Conroy, and Bill Kerschner.
Tonight being Pocono International Raceway night the Pocono Mascot Tricky The Fox was on hand and Tammy Gower paced the TQ field with the Pocono pace car.
Hoosier Racing Tires TQ/Asphalt 600 Sprints… Brandon Azzalina, Mike Tidaback, Mark Yoder, Larry Hoagland, Brandon Zavarella, Austin Fehr, Jason Hentrich, Thomas Radivoy, Zack Burd…DNF… Sheldon Iudecillo,, Mike Dicely, Pat VanVarick, Tim Iulg, Bruce Leote, Geoffrey Sutton.
AllStar Slingshots… Kurt Bettler, Taylor Eccles, Ryan Lacoe, Amanda Conroy, Bill Kerschner… DNF…Jim Conroy.
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Brandon Azzalina Triumphant In Bob Tidaback Memorial at Borgers. Kurt Bettler Ends Slump In AllStar Slingshots.
When Bob Tidaback pioneered Three Quarter Midget Racing at the now defunct Pine Brook Speedway Brandon Azzalina would not even be born for another decade. On this night Azzalina and a new breed of TQ/Asphalt 600 Sprint Superstars would honor Bob Tidaback’s memory while some that Bob called friends chose to shun the event.
In a dazzling display of driving skill eighteen year old Brandon Azzalina entered the record books as the second winner of this prestigious event with Bob Tidaback’s son Mike chasing him all the way to the finish. There is no doubt that Bob Tidaback was looking down from the heavens with a big smile of approval on his face.
Fifteen Hoosier Racing Tires TQ/Asphalt 600 Sprints roared into turn one in back of pole sitter Austin Fehr. The caution flag waved before the pack got to turn one as outside pole sitter Pat Vanvarick jumped the start and was issue a two spot penalty. On the restart it was Fehr, Mike Tidaback, Mark Yoder, VanVarick, and Azzalina. Lap six the caution once again waved and on the restart it was Fehr, Yoder, VanVarick, Azzalina, and Brandon Zavarella with Azzalina making quick work of VanVarick with his sights set on Yoder and Fehr. Coming on like a “Freight Train” Azzalina got past Yoder for second on lap ten taking chase on Fehr. Azzalina blasted past Fehr the next lap in firm control of the race. By lap twenty two Azzalina was being chased by Yoder and Mike tidaback charging through the pack took up third spot. At this time Larry Hoagland was also on the move to the front.
The race was cautioned on lap 43 in honor of Bob Tidaback and one crew member was allowed to fuel the cars and adjust tire pressure. As the green flag waved Azzalina was first to turn one followed by Yoder and Tidaback. Lap after lap Azzalina hit his mark not missing a beat as the pace picked up with pressure from Yoder and Tidaback. In the closing laps Tidaback made the move on Yoder for second as Larry Hoagland moved into fourth followed by Zavarella. With four laps to go the generator malfunctioned plunging the speedway into darkness and bringing out the red flag. After repairs were made the race resumed but Azzalinna was not to be caught. Azzalina piloting the Georger and Marilyn VanVarick 43 turned to perfection by George VanVarick and Mike Azzalina screamed across the finish line to the cheering fans. On his tail Mike tidaback closed out a picture perfect day honoring his father with a fine second place finish. Yoder was third followed by Hoagland and Zavarella. As Mike Tidaback joined Brandon Azzlina in victory lane both drivers took pride in finishing a close, clean race showing great respect for each other. Some thought they felt a drop or two of rain but it was tears of joy from the heavens above with Bob Tidaback saying “a job Well Done by all the racers.”
Kurt Bettler had been struggling the past few weeks not being able to get his usual results. What worked at one time just did not seem to work anymore and frustration was setting in. For Bettler one of the top AllStar Slingshot racers in the country these were not easy time but that al would change tonight.
At the drop of the green it was Bettler, Jim Conroy and Ryan Lacoe to turn one. Conroy and Lacoe being locked in a tight point battle with point leader Tylor Eccles were out to move forward and take chase on Bettler. Conroy would lead lap one but Bettler resumed the lead the next lap. Lap five Lacoe got past Conroy as Conroy headed for the infield and Taylor Eccles moved to third. By lap ten Amanda Conroy took over fourth spot as Bettler got stronger. Eccles and Conroy got by Lacoe but by lap sixteen Lacoe was back in third. As things finally fell into place Bettler took the win followed by Eccles, Lacoe , Conroy, and Bill Kerschner.
Tonight being Pocono International Raceway night the Pocono Mascot Tricky The Fox was on hand and Tammy Gower paced the TQ field with the Pocono pace car.
Hoosier Racing Tires TQ/Asphalt 600 Sprints… Brandon Azzalina, Mike Tidaback, Mark Yoder, Larry Hoagland, Brandon Zavarella, Austin Fehr, Jason Hentrich, Thomas Radivoy, Zack Burd…DNF… Sheldon Iudecillo,, Mike Dicely, Pat VanVarick, Tim Iulg, Bruce Leote, Geoffrey Sutton.
AllStar Slingshots… Kurt Bettler, Taylor Eccles, Ryan Lacoe, Amanda Conroy, Bill Kerschner… DNF…Jim Conroy.