Racing was fast. The format was individual with no handicap, similar to Bakersfield a couple of weeks ago. 12 qualifying heats, 6 riders per heat, 24 riders, 3 rides each. Top six went to the main, next 6 to the consolation race. There was also a support class.
Bobby Schwartz had an off night, not up to his usual high standard. He made good starts, then fell behind, in nearly every race. Gary Hicks, who I understand won the previous event here was unlucky to have engine trouble in a qualifying heat, while leading, so only qualified for the consolation, which he easily won, after a good battle with Steve Furman, which ended when Furman's engine went dead.
The main was an excellent race. Steve Lucero lead until the last corner, when John Aden who had been pushing hard finally got through. John admitted running into him, but was a fair winner. He hopes to ride in England next year, and with showing on a quarter mile track looks very capable.
Qualifying scores were: John Aden 15 Steve Lucero 14 Lance King 13 Jesse Finch 13 Doug Nicol 12 Eddie Castro 12 Andy Northrup 11 Don ODom 11 Jake Zemke 11 Steve Furman 9 Bobby Schwartz 9 Gary Hicks 9 Brad Oxley 7 Shawn McConnell 7 Paul Colston 5 Jerry Black 5 Walt Farnum 5 Greg Ayers 4 Rick Pearce 3 George Fox 2 Ronny Kemp 2 Randy Di Francesco 1 Steve Donovan 0 David Lynch 0
Main: 1. John Aden 2. Steve Lucero 3. Lance King 4. Eddie Castro 5. Jesse Finch 6. Doug Nicol
Consolation: 1. Gary Hicks 2. Don Odom 3. Andy Northrup 4. Steve Furman 5. Jake Zemke 6. Bobby Schwartz
Support Main: 1. Richard Proger 2. Jeremy O'Neil 3. Charlie Cooley 4. Mike McCarthy 5. John DeVries 6. Craig Furman