The Geraldton Jet Leads A West Aussie Krikke Boys Whitewash!
Author : Dean Neal
Despite being an occasional competitor in recent seasons, Mark Wells proved last night in front of a killer night 1 Bunbury City Speedway Crowd that natural ability can still prevail where seat time lacks.
Thanks to my team and Geoff Murphy for setting up an awesome racecar. We hardly made a change to the car all night, it just suited the track perfect and sets us up nicely for tomorrow night's big finale, Wells remarked at victory lane.
But for one false start error early in the night, the #21 J&J beast was locked down fast and more importantly, Wells revealed aggression and brilliant reflexes during race starts and restarts to really set himself up for a big tilt at the $20,000 first place pay day tonight.
The man who races with WA95 on his tail tank and the boys Darryl and Jason Krikke etched on his heart Ryan Farrell secured a strong runner-up spot to also set up a strong run for a desperate attempt to finally secure his first Krikke Boys Shootout crown tonight in front of an expected lock-out crowd.
The boys would love what this race has become having known them so well. Hopefully we can finally ice this and take a Krikke Boys home. If we do win
watch out everyone because we will celebrate it hard, Farrell exclaimed in typical raw emotion.
Max Dumesny was solid for third and as always will threaten when it matters.
Tonight was tough, hopefully the track comes to us for the big feature race and we can get it done again, Dumesny said.
Initially Brock Mayes secured the final guaranteed dash spot for tonight's finale in the 92.9 Eagle machine, however by not reporting to the mandatory weigh-in, was docked one position, thus allowing West Aussie Jamie Maiolo to secure that vital heat-bypass opportunity for tonight's massive finale.
It was fair to say the track condition whilst looking very good early, deteriorated during the night and made things challenging for the big lineup of cars on hand.
Rapidly rising rookie Ben Ellement secured quick time for Russell Hall's Bunbury Mitsubishi, before leaning his engine off too far in his heat race.
We have had a torrid time with our engine program this season. Peter Morris from Maxwill engines is down here and has offered to look at what we are doing with our motor so we can run up front for the rest of this, remarked a frustrated Ellement.
With perfect weather conditions and a massive crowd anticipated, tonight's Krikke Boys Shootout is sure to be memorable!
RACE SUMMARY
Russell Hall's Bunbury Mitsubishi Fast Time Ben Ellement 13.50 seconds
HEAT RACE WINNERS
Trevor Green ABCRealestate.com.au COOL
David Murcott Freedom Pools COOL
Danny Reidy Danny Orr Earthmoving EAGLE
Wayne Russell GMC MAXIM
DASH WINNERS
Ryan Farrell Bunbury Mitsubishi MAXIM
Mark Wells Geraldton Sand & Gravel J&J
C-MAIN WINNER
Rob Adley E-Banc Trade JEI
B-MAIN WINNER
Shane Stewart Lusty Low Loaders COOL
360 CHALLENGE WINNER
Darren Mewett Skipper Trucks MAXIM
KRIKKE BOYS PRELIM FEATURE TOP 10
1. Mark Wells Geraldton Sand & Gravel J&J
2. Ryan Farrell Bunbury Mitsubishi MAXIM
3. Max Dumesny Valvoline MAXIM
4. Jamie Maiolo Ausquip Industries EAGLE
5. Brock Mayes Radio 92.9 EAGLE
6. Allan Haynes Dean's Autoglass MAXIM
7. Robbie Farr Toyota Genuine Parts COOL
8. David Murcott Freedom Pools COOL
9. Trevor Green ABCRealestate.com.au COOL
10. Luch Monte G&S Seedlings J&J
EVENT DETAILS:
2007 Krikke Boys Shootout
Presented by the South Western Times, Golden West Network & Russell Hall's Bunbury Mitsubishi
EVENT SCHEDULE :
TONIGHT
Night 2 Krikke Boys Shootout
6:50pm Aerobatics Display
$1000 Barbados Tavern Sprintcar Expression Session
Junior Sedans All Stars
Premier Plating Speedcars
PRICING:
TONIGHT
Adults: $25
Concession & Juniors (12-17 yrs): $20
Kids (under 12): FREE!
CONTACT DETAILS
Web: www.krikkeboysrace.com
Email: office@krikkeboysrace.com
EVENT INFO LINE
0409 403 974
FAX Number
08 9791 4778
