flat S·turn section and Shimek passing him
back in the technical sections of the track.
Thompson finally got the nod over Intermediate rider Shimek. Horton took the overall in
the Over 40 Intermediate class with a 2- 1
tally. over Shimek's 1·2 score. Thompson
ensured his overall win with 1-1 finishes. over
Williams" 2-2 tally, in the Over 40 Novice
class.
J
is also the man in charge of preparing the racing surface for the club.
Starter Jim Vanderkooi, John's brother, set
the line up and waved the flag, sending the
anxious group of racers on their way. John
was the quickest off the start, and the steadyriding veteran used his track knowledge and
experience to increase his advantage and pull
clear of the Open Pro pack for the win, avenging his heat-race loss from earlier in the
evening. Shamblin couldn't match his healrace-winning pace and had to settle for a welldeserved second place. Brad brought his
hard-working 250cc two-stroke home in third,
in Front of the fire-breathing Yamaha 750cc
twin of former road racer Chris Thomas.
With that, the sun set on another fast, fun,
rambling Sunset night of short-track racing in
Galion. and everyone loaded up their gear,
double·checked their maps. and set course for
home.
Whether Shamblin actually ended up there
or not is anybody's guess!
Jon Thomp50n; 2. Justin Millner.
50 HON (7 -9)- I Ben MezlI; 2. Ruben Murphy; 3. Breanna Neff
50 S/STK (0-6) I Cole Gardner: 2. Cody Kelley: 3. Nickolas
Jones.
50 S/STK (7·9)' [ I...zme Gardner; 2. John Hanoum Jr.; 3 EVlln
Owens; 4. "'ichael Freund
50 YAM (0·6); l. Shelby Ketley (Yam): 2. Dylan Tertaan (Yam}:
3. Michael Mllltby (SUl)
50 YAM (7-9):
Ryan Wolf
70-125 4STRK A (CLUTCH): 1 Andy Morrison; 2. Damion
J
Vasquez: 3. Christopher Gould
70·125 4·STRK B 1. Emlllano GarCIa, 2 ChrlsMn Barnes; 3
Dustin Tulleys; 4 Cole Barnes; 5 Cody Barnes.
80 YAJo\ (7·9): I, Ste\l~ Lee large.
Main Track
S/P/W I l.u<:as Serm::hia: 2. C
