October 7, 2010 THE TOWNS COUNTY HERALD Page 11 NASCAR 2010 The Scott Carter Insurance Open By Gerald Hodges/the Racing Reporter Biffle wins at Kansas turned on the Logano pulled away from Joe to win by over seven sec- Gibbs Racing teammate Kyle onds in Sunday’s Sprint Cup Busch after a restart on Lap Price Chopper 400 at Kansas 199 of 200 and held on to win Speedway, ahead of Jimmie the . Johnson. “It definitely gets frus- “It’s a big win for us,” trating, when you feel like you said Biffle. “Our backs were should have won a lot more against the wall. The last few races than what you have this races have been unacceptable, season,” said Logano, who has so we knew we had to win in finished second six times this order to stay in the Chase. year. “But it also makes you “I was too loose early in want it a little bit more and the race, but we got it tightened makes it a little bit sweeter Beautiful weather pre- up and this will build our con- when you do win.” vailed for the Scott Carter In- fidence.” Logano took the lead was racing his own surance Open at Brasstown It was his 15th career from Busch on a restart on Lap car. During the feature race he Valley Resort. The course was Cup win and moved him 194, when he ran Busch up the had a flat tire, which spoiled in great shape for the juniors from ninth to eighth in Chase track and forced him to back his night. He was brash, but players to take to the links and points. out of the gas. One lap later, honest in his assesment of his play some outstanding golf. Even though Johnson spun into the career up to that point. He even Ninety-three players teed it up finished second, he now leads wall to cause the eighth and fi- said his team could do better, if for another Tri-County Junior all drivers in Chase points. nal caution and set up the two- they had a little more money. Golf Association event split “Being the leader is lap sprint to the finish. The next year he started into two sponsored tourna- awesome,” said Johnson. “Our Right after the caution driving a NASCAR Busch ment. The TCJGA appreciates strategy worked against us to- flag waved, Busch gave Loga- Series (Nationwide) car for Brasstown Valley Resort for day. We didn’t get the results no’s car a bump to express his his dad. He lived in a double- hosting the two tournaments at we expected, but we’ll go to displeasure. wide trailer and drew $200 per their resort. Playing the Scott the next one.” “We’ll talk about it and week. Carter Insurance Open were started get over it,” Logano said. That’s hardly the Junior boys in the 11 & 12 age divi- the race 24th, but finished The victory was Lo- we know now. sion, boys in the 13 & 14 age In the Boys 11 & 12 division, Will Shirah placed first and Zack Mock third. gano’s second of the season, He always says whatever division, boys in the 15-17 age placed second, and Zach Cottrell placed third (not pictured) “We did what we’ve got the eighth of his career and his is on his mind. division and girls in the 13 & to do and that is produce top-5 second at the 1.5-mile track, I would love to be able up age division. Only the first finishes,” said Harvick. “The making him Kansas’ first re- to write that Junior has turned three places are awarded in the car was fast. We didn’t win, peat winner in the Nationwide things around and has started older age groups. but we know we’re in conten- Series. winning again. I have previ- In the Boys 11 & 12 di- tion and able to race with ev- Keselowski passed ously written that Junior was vision, Will Shirah placed first, eryone.” Busch off the final corner to about to get it together only to Zack Mock placed second, and led the secure the runner-up position, be proven wrong. Zach Cottrell placed third. most laps, but faded during the as Busch crossed the stripe in If anyone else was in In the Boys 13 & 14 di- latter stages of the race to fin- third. Kevin Harvick and Mar- the No. 88 car, Rick Hendrick vision, Josh Sprinkles placed ish fourth. tin Truex Jr. finished fourth and would not hesitate to make a first, Colton Stanley placed “We had a good car,” fifth, respectively. change. second, and DJ Mock placed said Stewart. “I guess we just Top-10 Nationwide Junior will never get third. needed a little bit more. We ran leaders after 29 of 35: 1. Kesel- fired or let go, and if for some In the Boys 15-17 divi- well. I can’t say I’m dissatis- owski-4589, 2. Edwards-4215, reason he did, some other car sion, Gage Killian placed first, fied with today’s finish, but it 3. -4089, 4. All- owner would sign him in a Jacob Wallace placed second, always feels better when you gaier-3796, 5. Menard-3739, heartbeat. and Eli Crumley placed. win.” 6. Harvick-3588, 7. S. Wal- The racing business is In the Girls 13 & up, In the Boys 13 & 14 division, Josh Sprinkles placed first, Colton The remaining top-10 lace-3287, 8. Leffler-3263, 9. about making money and he Stephanie Patton placed first, Stanley placed second, and DJ Mock placed third finishers were , Bayne-3261, 10. Logano-3237 does that better than anyone Amber Williams placed sec- , , Top-10 Camping World else. ond, and Amanda Thompson , Ryan Newman, Truck Series leaders after 20 I wouldn’t be surprised placed third. and A. J. Allmendinger. of 25: 1. Bodine-3196, 2. Alm- to see him in victory lane, The TCJGA is looking Kyle Busch spun David irola-2934, 3. Sauter-2896, 4. again. for support for their junior tour Reutimann early in the race. Dillon-2808, 5. Peters-2773, He has the talent, poten- and college scholarship pro- Several laps later Reutimann 6. Crafton-2773, 7. Horna- tial, and has been there. gram. In May of this year, the retaliated by ramming Busch’s day-2687, 8. Skinner-2549, 9. Weekend Racing: Race TCJGA awarded over $ 3,000 car. He inflicted enough dam- Starr-2504, 10. Lofton-2379 number four in this year’s in college scholarships to their age on it to keep Busch from WHAT’S IN A NAME Chase for the Sprint Cup graduating seniors. If you finishing on the lead lap. His Jr. has championship will be held at would like more information 21st place finished dropped not lived up to the expectations the 1.5-mile Fontana, Califor- on how to support the junior him from third to seventh in since signing with Hendrick nia track. golf tour and its college schol- points. Motorsports to drive the No. Sat., Oct. 9, Nationwide arship program, please contact Polesitter 88. His 18th position in the Series Camping World 300; Tsali Bentley at 706-745-0001. had a left front tire blow and standings is representative of race 30 of 35; Starting 4 pm N(Oct6,C7)ac finished 37th. less than a class A Cup driver ET; TV: ESPN2. Appalachian Duplicate Top-12 Chase contend- Would he still be driving Sun., Oct. 10, Sprint In the Boys 15-17 division, Gage Killian placed first, Jacob Wallace ers after 29 of 36: 1. John- the No. 88 if his name wasn’t Cup , race 30 Bridge Club news placed second, and Eli Crumley placed third (not pictured) son-5503, 2. Hamlin-5495, Earnhardt? Not likely. of 36; Starting time: 3 pm ET; 3. Harvick-5473, 4. Ed- Despite poor perfor- TV: ESPN. On Monday, September wards-5450, 5. J. Gordon-5445, mances on the track, his team Racing Trivia Question: How 27, twelve full tables played 6. -5433, 7. Kyle is a profitable one, and he has many Cup championships did a Mitchell movement at All Busch-5423, 8. Biffle-5418, proven that he can win races. Dale Earnhardt Sr. win? Saints Lutheran Church in 9. Burton-5402, 10. Stew- But it’s that name that Last Week’s Question: Which Blairsville, GA. art-5376, 11. Kenseth-5354, brings in the big sponsor dol- two drivers ended their NA- North-South, first, Joyce 12. Bowyer-5251 lars. SCAR Cup careers in 2005? Geiger and Pat Mosteller; sec- LOGANO WINS KANSAS For those fans that think Answer. and ond, Mary Stoll and Myrna NATIONWIDE RACE I might be putting Junior in a . Ponkauskas; third, Ray Berry With a push from NA- negative spotlight, I’m not. You may contact the Racing and Harry Reynolds; fourth, SCAR Nationwide Series I first met him at the old Reporter at: hodgesnews@ Debbie Foster and Jeanette points leader , Nashville Fairgrounds, when he earthlink.net. NT(Oct6,C1)ac Dillabough; and fifth, Betty Long and Mary Anderson. East-West, first, Jean Fuzion Dance Company presents Pittman and Barbara Mitchell; second, Sue Smith and Kathy Halloween Fright Night Dance Concert Yost; third, Barry Pressman In the Girls 13 & up division, Stephanie Patton placed first, Amber and Karol Sulimirski; fourth, Williams placed second, and Amanda Thompson placed third pic- The Fuzion Dance Com- Carolyn Neighbors and Gwen tured with Scott Carter pany, having completed their Weaver; and fifth, Lorraine award winning second season Klug and Mary Dorman. last May, has been prepar- On Thursday, September Local ing throughout the summer 30, eight and one half tables months for another outstand- played a special club cham- Racing Action ing season. They will start pionship game at All Saints. By: Carl Vanzura off this year with the thrilling Coming in first East-West and “Fuzion Fright Night” Hallow- een concert. A fortunate group first overall to be named club of spectators got a sneak peek champions were Marylin De- Season wraps with at a couple of haunting pieces, mers and Kitty Tomkinson; a bang at Tri-County including their finale number second East-West and second to Michael Jackson’s ‘Thriller’ overall, Fran Egan and Mar- A big crowd showed up flag dropped. Rounding out at Summer’s Last Kiss in Hia- tha Brewer; first, North-South at Tri-County Race Track Sun- the top 10 were Mack English, wassee. Fuzion Fright Night and third overall, Jim Bell and day to see some of the South’s Preston Crisp, Randy Dillard, will be presented on Satur- Gwen Weaver; second, NS top Sportsman drives battle Kevin Sutton, Shawn McGee- day, October 30th at 8:00pm and fourth overall, Sally Mill- each other in the Aarons Sales hee, Daniel Wilson and Nick in the Town’s County School er and Marlene Mitchell; third, and Leasing Southeastern Late Sellers. Auditorium. You won’t want EW and fifth overall, Jean Model Sportsman Series 35 lap A strong field of Modi- to miss the fresh and exciting Pittman and Barbara Mitchell; $1200 to win main event. The fied Street cars saw Morganton choreography presented in full Cruisin’ With third NS and sixth overall, Jim third time was a charm for the driver Brad Thomas fight his costume. The professional set Shinholster and Lynn Melick; twice rained out event that saw way to the win over Heather and lighting will add to the ee- Good Neighbors fourth EW and seventh over- 23 cars take the green flag. Taylor, Steve Sofield, Dwayne rie atmosphere. The one-hour all, Gloria Hoffman and Diana In the early laps, a three Cole and Floyd Self in the top show will have something for Ring; and fifth EW and eighth car duel was going on between five. everyone to enjoy; jazz, hip- 26th Annual Car and Truck Show overall, Karen Miller and Peg Rodney Peters, Bobby Painter The Street Stock feature hop, lyrical, modern, and of Good Neighbors Auto ing a swap meet and car coral, Kieffer. and Charle Parker as Parker saw Hiawassee’s “Fat Rat” course it wouldn’t be Hallow- Club is sponsoring an auto fun and excitement for everyone. October is club appre- Herring was creeping up to join Ricky Smith work his way the battle. Peters spun which through several spinning cars een without “Thriller!” The show featuring street rods, Registration begins at ciation month so many special Fuzion Dance Company is a games are planned. If you put him to the back of the field. to take the win over Jeremy special interest, antiques, and 8 a.m. thru 12 noon. No un- Parker hit Panter in turn two Woody, William Watson, Wes non-profit organization and a new cars, on Saturday, Octo- loading of vehicles on show would like to be part of this project of Brasstown Dance fun, the bridge club meets ev- which put Parker to the tail and Chavez and Bobby Barker in ber 16, 2010 (rain date October grounds, all vehicles must be Herring passed Panter to take the top five. Academy in Young Harris, GA. 17th) at the United Community driven to and from show. ery Monday and Thursday at The members of the Company All Saints in Blairsville and the lead as Panter tried several Hayesville racer Jamie Bank, Hwy. 515, Blairsville, For more information or high groove attempts to regain Cross crossed the finish line in and students of Brasstown GA. First 150 registered cars registration call Marc Tuschel would welcome any interested Dance Academy come from all the lead only to fall short as front of Justin Woodard, Ver- receive dash plaques. Cash at (706) 835-9010, Joe McGin- bridge players to join them. Wesley English managed to non Nix, Mitch Whaley and parts of our community includ- prizes will be drawn from all nis at (706) 745-3985, (864) For partners or information, ing Towns, Union, Cherokee & take second and hold that spot Jason Calhoun. entries, with door prizes and 980-1616 or email to: joe.cal- please call Dorothy Smith at over Panter as the checkered To close out the day, Clay Counties. Admission is games for all. We will be hav- [email protected]. 706-745-1532. N(Oct6,Z5)CA only $5.00 per person. Tickets Blairsville’s Shannon Jones can be purchases at the door or Computer Club to won both segments of the de- in advance at Brasstown Dance molition derby when he led the Youth basketball 25 lap segment of the race and Academy, Head 2 Toe Dance discuss the Facebook Phenomenon Supply, and Hiawassee Animal then was the final car running registration at Rec Department On October 11th, there co-coordinator. at the end of the day. Hospital. We hope you will the program will be $45. will be a presentation on the so- A “Q&A” session will take the opportunity this Hal- The Towns County Rec- In area action, Jonathan reation Department will be Age divisions will be cial media program Facebook. begin at 6 PM (prior to the pre- Davenport set a new track re- loween Eve to come out and The presentation will be given sentation) so bring your ques- see them perform. Call or visit having youth Basketball reg- 10 and under divisions (8, 9 cord during the Alabama State & 10 year olds) 12 & under by Dr. Nick Bowman. ” Dr. tions and we will try to find you Championship and ran second Brasstown Dance Academy istration beginning Monday, Bowman will demonstrate how an answer. The meeting will for information about classes October 11, 2010, and will divisions (11 & 12 year olds), you can sign up and use this be held in the Goolsby Center, to Ronnie Johnson who won or the Fuzion Dance Company run through Saturday, Octo- and 14 and under divisions free web software and highlight Young Harris College. all three races he was entered performance schedule. ber 23, 2010. You may reg- (13 &14 year olds). This is for some of the features as well as All the Mountain Com- in. Kevin Gibson won at North Studio hours are Mon- ister your child at the Towns both male and female. suggested DOs and DON'Ts of puter User Group (MCUG) Georgia Speedway. Riley Hick- day-Thursday 2:00 – 6:00pm County Recreation Depart- For more information this socializing program. Jen meetings are open to the public man held of Shawn Chastain to and the phone number is (706) ment. Our hours of operation please contact the Towns Bowman, who works in social the 2nd Monday of each month. win at Cleveland Speedway. 379-2651. Thank you, from are Monday thru Friday from County Recreation Depart- media and communications for Great door prizes are awarded Toccoa was closed last week. the studio that is “Turned on to 9 a.m. til 9 p.m. and Saturday ment at (706) 896-2600. T(Oct6- both 95.1 FM in Young Harris as to members present. For more Lavonia has wrapped up their 20,F1)SH well as Project Orianne in Clay- information please go to www. season. NT(Oct6,C2)ac Life!” NT(Oct6,C4)ac from 9 a.m. till 7 p.m. Fee for ton, will join the presentation as mcug.org.

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