AMX forced to start trials early

By Millie Kindle

Due to unforeseen circumstances the AMX races last Saturday in Dodson turned into timed trials.

Everyone had a good day at the races. There were 14 cars with 2 first time drivers, Gage Abrahamson of Malta and Keith Cowan of Turner. In the Pitman Race, first time in the driver seat, Kalen Wiebe started his driving and racing career with anticipation of more to come.

Dust definitely flew at the races and with this difficulty for safety reasons the event turned into the timed trial runs. Each driver drove three rounds going for their best time. There were no injuries, no rollovers and no accidents throughout the day, which was welcome.

The crowd was good and the group hopes to see more faces at the next two races, which are during the 100th anniversary of the Phillips County Fair in Dodson and in October for the benefit race for Tonya Messerly.

An added bonus to the day was the engagement of Wes Lundstrom and Shyanne Isakson; Wesley proposed to Shyanne on bended knee before the crowd after the singing of the National Anthem. (and she said "YES") Thanks to all the spectators and sponsors.

Results from AMX Racing 1st HEAT:1. Travis Anderson 2.Keith Cowan 3. Dustin McKinney 4. Mike Plouffe

RESULTS STOCK - Timed Trials: 1. Dustin McKinney - Great Falls 1:32.13 2. Chase Gerer - Denton 1:34.58 3. Scott Hould - Malta 1:36.53 4. Frank Kindle - Malta 1:39.93 5. Travis Anderson - Dodson 1:40.14 6. Wes Lundstrom - Malta 1:42.23 7. Keith Cowan - Turner 1:43.40 8. Robert Kindle - Malta 1:46.70 9. Gage Abrahamson - Malta 1:49.08 10. Mike Plouffe - Malta - car trouble

SUPER - Timed Trials: 1. Seth Hamilton - Havre 1:31.16 2. Jamie Jaynes - Dodson1:32.55 3. Brett Jaynes - Dodson 1:34.86 4. Duke Thomas - Havre 1:35.14

PITMAN - Timed Trials: 1. Dustin Schwarzrock in car 777 1:38.91 2. Matt Sudduth in car 414E 1:40.07 3. Mike Pace in car 444E 1:46.70 4. Kalen Wiebe in car 272 1:52.36

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