Thoughts turn to fall as Sprint Invaders visit West Liberty Raceway

Cold enough for you Saturday night? It certainly wasn't August weather as this racing season rolled toward September championships and specials.

I made the visit to West Liberty Raceway to see the Sprint Invaders combined with extra bucks for the late models. Modifieds and flyers were also on hand, so it was a pretty good card.

For me, the Invaders feature provided the most action as Matt Rogerson and Bobby Mincer raced each other through traffic for the win with little let up due to cautions. Rogerson would end up grabbing the winner's spot in this one.

For the late models it was Chad Simpson and Jeremiah Hurst putting up the biggest fight for the lead. In the closing laps Simpson stretched out a comfortable lead to take the win.
Bruce Hanford qualified for the modified A-main coming out of one of two Bs. Starting the A in 14th, he blasted his way to the front and left everyone else behind to grab the win. Shaun Slaughter put on as dominant of a show while winning the flyer feature, starting from the pole.

Flyin' - Shaun Slaughter topped the Farley Flyer main event. Note the left rear tire lifting off the track - the joys of front-wheel-drive. - BWJ photo

Top Invader - Matt Rogerson won the Sprint Invader main event. - BWJ photo

Mod winner - Point leader Bruce Hanford was impressive in coming from the B main to win the A main. - BWJ photo

All out - Justin Mitchell (28x) and Dave Eckrich (58) race out of turn two in the feature. - BWJ photo

Moving up - Chad Simpson (25) passes Andy Eckrich (56) on his way to winning Saturday night's late model feature. - BWJ photo

All in the Family - Kevin Kile (88) looks under Kurt Kile (77) as they head out of turn two down the backstretch. - BWJ photo