Results
ZMK Construction Modified Finish
- Steve Babicek,
- JR Hurlburt,
- Brett Tonkin,
- Mitch Gibbs,
- Nick Nye,
13. ANDY BACHETTI
Babicek loves table top smooth racing surface at Afton Motorsports Park to claim Modified win – Green and Cornell stay unbeaten – Cuozzo wins Wagner Memorial – Cormier and Deckleman win too
Friday, June 8, 2018 Racing ~ ZMK Construction Night ~ Results
Afton, NY — Friday night a table top smooth racing surface greeted the racers at Afton Motorsports Park and it produced the best racing of the year on ZMK Construction Night.
In the ZMK Construction Modified feature Steve Babicek used his upfront starting spot to full advantage along with his smooth track liking 2010 Teo Pro car to win the 30 lap feature over JR Hurlburt, Brett Tonkin, Mitch Gibbs, and 14th place starting Nick Nye.
The Chambers & O’ Hara Open Sportsman 20 lap feature saw tight racing taking place until Bill Deckleman got in front. Once in front Deckleman pulled away for the win over Claude Hutchings, Jr., Craig Pope, Brandon Kuhn, and Don Hart, Jr.
Butler Auto Sales Crate Sportsman 20 lap feature saw Corey Cormier race through the field to take the win over Duane Knapp, Aaron Shelton, Gary Smith, and Blaine Klinger.
The Trophy Guy IMCA Modified feature for the fourth week in a row belonged to James Cornell who won the 20 lap feature over Gary Roberts, Jake Maynard, Beau Ballard, and Tyler Stoddard.
Rinker Insurance Agency Street Stock 15 lap feature for the fourth week in a row was all Butch Green as he claimed the win over Dustin Harris, Jonathon Fowlston, and Ralph Cuozzo.
The Eric Wagner Memorial Four Cylinder Truck 15 lap feature was all Ralph Cuozzo, who won this race for the second year in a row; Bob Crandall, Jeff Young, Trey Palmer, and Brandon Loucks rounded out the top five.
The 30 lap Modified feature had Steve Babicek and Kenny Titus bring the field to green with Babicek getting the lead over Brett Tonkin, Titus, JR Hurlburt, and Darwin R. Greene.
The smooth racing surface led to plenty of passing early in the race with Mitch Gibbs moving into fifth on lap three.
On a lap seven restart Hurlburt was able to get under Tonkin to take second and he applied heavy pressure on Babicek for the lead, Gibbs got by his future son in law Tonkin on lap eight for third.
At the halfway point, three different racing battles kept everyone’s attention with Babicek and Hurlburt racing for the lead. Gibbs and Tonkin were racing hard for third with Titus, ANDY BACHETTI and 14th place starter Nick Nye all racing for fifth.
On a lap 18 restart Bachetti was able to move into fifth, upfront Babicek opened up a small lead as it seemed the tires on the Hurlburt machine sealed over.
What once was different races for positions now all of the sudden became a five car race for the lead as Babicek was leading Hurlburt, Gibbs, Tonkin, and Bachetti with ten laps to go.
Tonkin passed his future father in law Gibbs for third on lap 22 and immediately applied heavy pressure on Hurlburt for second. Gibbs was left meanwhile to fend off Bachetti for fifth who had Nye all over him too.
The frustrating season for Bachetti at Afton Motorsports Park cropped up once again as his engine expired with five laps to go as he rolled to a stop in turn four.
Babicek led the last five laps unchallenged in his unsponsored car to claim the win over Hurlburt, Tonkin, Gibbs, and Nye.
Qualifying races were captured by Tonkin and Babicek.
Upcoming Races at Afton Motorsports Park
Next Friday night, June 15th at Afton Motorsports Park will see Fan Appreciation Night taking place during intermission for the Rinker Insurance Agency Street Stocks and Four Cylinder Trucks. Joining them on the racing card will be the ZMK Construction Modifieds, Chambers & O’Hara Open Sportsman, Butler Auto Sales Crate Sportsman, and The Trophy Guy IMCA Modifieds.
Admission prices for the June 15th show are grandstand admission is $12 with seniors age 62 and up being admitted for $10, youth aged 9 to 14 are $5, and 8 and under are free with a paid adult admission. Pit admission with no membership required is $30.
Pit gates open at 4pm with grandstands opening one half hour later at 4:30 pm. Hot laps begin at 6 pm and the first heat will be green flagged at 7 pm sharp.
For more information on Afton Motorsports Park explore the website or call 607-639-DIRT or 607-624-3772.
Afton Motorsports Park is fast, fun and furious – come check us out!
Coming Events
Friday June 15th – 7 pm – Fan Appreciation Night for Street Stocks and Four Cylinder Trucks plus Modifieds, Open Sportsman, Crate Sportsman, and IMCA Modifieds.
Friday June 22nd – 7 pm – New York State Stock Car Association Night with Modifieds, Four Cylinder Trucks, and Street Stocks plus Open Sportsman, Crate Sportsman, and IMCA Modifieds.
Vintage Palooza Weekend
Friday June 29th – 7 pm – CRSA Sprint Cars plus Modifieds, Open Sportsman, Crate Sportsman, IMCA Modifieds, and Four Cylinder Trucks. Antique Race Cars on display in the midway all evening long. ** increased admission **
Saturday June 30th – 10 am – Antique Race Cars on track action. Free Admission.