Press Release
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August 3, 2021, Montgomery, Alabama: As Saturday’s racing activities got under way, a major storm decided to blow in and rain, blow signs onto the track, and knock the power out. The Montgomery Motor Speedway staff began track cleanup and drying working tirelessly to get the track back and ready to race on. As Saturday night got started, it was the Pro Trucks hitting the track first.
Pro Trucks
Presley Johnson #82 qualified his pro truck on the role followed by Daniel Bradford #67 and Landon DeVaughn #18. Although Presley Johnson #82 was fastest in the earlier qualifying session, it was Daniel Bradford #67 jumping out to the early lead. Daniel Bradford #67 pulled away from the field before Presley Johnson #82 began to chase him back down and contend for the lead. Johnson #82 made the pass on Bradford #67 on lap 11. Presley Johnson #82 was able to hold off the fast truck of Daniel Bradford #67 to claim the win in the opening event of the night. Landon DeVaughn brought his truck in third claiming another trophy at Montgomery Motor Speedway.
Saturday of SPEED Pro Trucks
| Presley Johnson #82 | |
| Daniel Bradford #67 | |
| Landon DeVaughn #18 |
“Show me the MONEY” Pro Late Models
The “Show me the MONEY” Pro Late Model series returned to Montgomery Motor Speedway with a talented field once again. With limited practice sessions due to inclement weather, the field was forced to have a group qualifying session. Jake Garcia #35 claimed the BAMA Budweiser Pole Award setting the fastest time, after choosing to sit out on a practice session. The always competitively fast Christopher Tullis #12 qualified second, with Justin Bonnett #12 rounding out the top 3. After a Re-draw of the top 6, it was Christopher Tullis #12 starting on the pole and Augie Grill #112 joining him on the front row.
“Mr. Montgomery”, Augie Grill battled on the outside claiming the lead on the first lap, before Christopher Tullis #12 was able to get the inside line rolling and claiming the lead on lap 2. Christopher Tullis #12 continued to show the speed he has had at Montgomery Motor Speedway this season by leading from lap 2 until the first caution on lap 29 for a flat tire on the #2 of Jeff Dawkins. Battles throughout the field ensued, contact between Justin Bonnett #12 and Hunter Wright #16 forced both cars to fall back into the field and pit under caution for repairs. Christopher Tullis #12 was able to jump back out to the lead once again after the restart and continue to escort cars around MMS. On lap 79, a caution was called due to 50 consecutive green flag laps, this had been told to all drivers in the drivers meeting earlier in the afternoon. As the field bunched back together for a 21-lap shootout, it was contact between Jake Garcia #35 and Chase Spradlin #89 going into turn 1 that left the #89 in the wall and ending his night early. The field bunched back together once again, this time Christopher Tullis #12 was called for jumping the restart and was shown the black flag. Augie Grill #112 became the beneficiary as he took control of the lead for a few laps before Jake Garcia #35 made the pass for the lead on lap 86. Garcia #35 would lead until lap 90 when Nick McFarland #6 went for a spin in turn 4. Jake Garcia led the field back to green and won the restart holding off Augie Grill #112. The battle behind the leaders took place between Justin Bonnett #12 and John Bolen #2 as the laps wound down for the third position. As the field took the white flag Justin Bonnett #12 went spinning into turn 1, but it was Jake Garcia #35 taking the checkered flag and bringing home the victory. Augie Grill #112 finished second with John Bolen #2 rounding out the top 3. Justin Bonnett #12 finished fourth with Gage Rodgers #1 rounding out the top five.
Saturday of Speed 100 Finishing Order (Unofficial)
| Jake Garcia #35 | |
| Augie Grill #112 | |
| John Bolen #2 | |
| Justin Bonnett #12 | |
| Gage Rodgers #1 | |
| Nick McFarland #6 | |
| Jeff Dawkins #2 | |
| Hunter Wright #16 | |
| Christopher Tullis #12 | |
| Chase Spradlin #89 | |
| Tanner Carter #15 | |
| Greg Fore #77 | |
| Landon DeVaughn #18 |
Modifieds of Mayhem Tour
Nashville Fairgrounds Modifieds of Mayhem Tour winner Bill Burba #26 won the BAMA Budweiser Pole Award for Saturday nights feature at Montgomery Motor Speedway. Johnny Walker #72 was a tenth of a second off in second, with Gary Sanford Jr. #5 rounding out the top 3. After the re-draw of the top 6, it was Hunter Evans #48 starting on the pole with Parker Pugh #7 starting on the outside of the front row.
Hunter Evans #48 won the restart battle on the inside lane leading the first 3 laps, that is until fast qualifier Bill Burba #26 passed him for the lead on lap 4. Bill Burba #26 continued his hot streak in the Modifieds of Mayhem tour by leading until lap 32 when the caution flag came out. The battle behind the leader became intense between Hunter Evans #48 and Gary Sanford Jr #5 for the third position. The battle for fifth between Kevin Peel #18, Matthew Martin #168, and Johnny Walker #72 went on for many laps before Kevin Peel #18 come across the line p5. Parker Pugh #7 seemed to be the only one to run with Bill Burba #26 all night but was just never able to pull off the pass. It was Bill Burba #26 pulling off the Modifieds of Mayhem Tour win at Montgomery Motor Speedway. Parker Pugh #7 took home the second-place trophy and Hunter Evans #48 held onto a solid night to take home third. Gary Sanford Jr #5 and Kevin Peel #18 rounded out the top five.
| Bill Burba #26 | |
| Parker Pugh #7 | |
| Hunter Evans #48 | |
| Gary Sanford Jr #5 | |
| Kevin Peel #18 | |
| Matthew Martin #168 | |
| Johnny Walker #72 | |
| Cole Huddleston #5 | |
| Brandon Curren #00 | |
| Jordan Key #0 | |
| Larry Hughes #88 |
Pro 4’s
Group qualifying took place with Joe Davis #85 qualifying at the top of the board, Cliff Willcutt IV #21 took second, and Bobby Reuse #7 failing to qualify. It didn’t take long for Joe Davis #85 to take the lead on lap 1 showing his way around the track. Behind him, a battle for second took place between Cliff Willcutt #21 and Bobby Reuse #7. Joe Davis #85 was able to keep the mistakes to a minimal and bring home the first place hardware. Cliff Willcutt IV#21 finished in second, and Bobby Reuse #7 rounded out the top 3.
| Joe Davis #85 | |
| Cliff Willcutt IV #21 | |
| Bobby Reuse #7 |
We will be back in action August 21st for our Local “Hunt for the Bear”. Our always exciting Street Stocks, Late Model Sportsman, and Pro 4’s,. We would like to thank ALL of the fans for coming out and making this a great night of racing at a packed-out track. The “Show me the MONEY” Pro late model series returns on September 25th for the ”FALL BRAWL” 100 lapper. The Outlaw Late models will also be featured that night.
Mark your calendar for the MUST SEE Racing Winged Sprints October 8&9. Track records will fall … 410 Sprint cars screaming around MM……Don’t Miss it.
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Story by: Landon Adams