Max McLaughlin wins first super feature as Tyler Thompson runs out of fuel in Oswego – syracuse.com

Tyler Thompson dominated Saturday nights 50-lap supermodified feature at the Oswego Speedway. But coming off the fourth turn on the final lap, his car ran out of fuel, allowing teammate Max McLaughlin to nip him at the checkered flag by a car length for his first-ever supermodified feature win.

On the cool down lap after his $2,000 triumph, McLaughlins super also ran out of fuel as he coasted into victory lane. The Jason Simmons Racing team cars made up the front row for the main event. McLaughlin led the first 10 laps before Thompson motored around him and went out to a comfortable lead.

Team owner Jason Simmons was especially pleased after the show.

This was a great night for the entire team, said the owner. We had the two fastest cars at the track and much of the credit goes to crew my chief David OConnor and his guys. Last week Tyler blew a motor and Max didnt get much track time and it was great seeing those two cars out front.

McLaughlin is currently one of the most versatile drivers in short-track racing. So far this season, this 21-year-old Mooresville, North Carolina, racer has piloted dirt modifieds, asphalt mods, ARCA late models, USAC midgets and NASCAR trucks.

But after his second night in a super and his first feature win, McLaughlin is impressed with his newest open-wheel machine.

These are the fastest cars Ive ever driven, said McLaughlin.

Dave Shullick Jr. battled up through the pack and closed in on the leaders in the final laps, but the Ohio speedster had to settle for third. Third-generation racer Brandon Bellinger was fourth, with Jeff Abold, Dave Danzer, Otto Sitterly, Dan Connors, Joe Gosek and Lou Levea Jr. making up the top 10 finishers.

Nick Kinney was making just his second start in a 350 super Saturday, but he led from start to finish to pick up a $900 check. John Tesoriero, Barry Kingsley, Kyle Perry and Vern LaFave followed.

Brad and Bryan Haynes became the first brothers to finish first and second in an Oswego feature in the 30-lap small-block super finale. Cameron Rowe and Brian Sobus were third and fourth.

Several serious spills marred Oswegos second show of the year. Ryan Locke and Mike Bruce came out uninjured, but their cars were heavily damaged.

TIM SEARS SCORES SECOND FULTON 358 MODIFIED VICTORY

In Saturday nights 358 modified feature at the Fulton Speedway, Tim Sears rolled into victory lane for the second time this season. Larry Wight chased Sears to the checkers, with Todd Root, Pat Ward and Ron Davis III filling out the top five.

The large field of crate sportsmen needed two feature races, with Josh Livingston and Richard Murtaugh each picking up a victory. Brian Knowles took late model honors, with Paul DeRuyter winning the novice sportsman finale.

MATT SHEPPARD WINS 58TH SEASON OPENER AT LAND OF LEGENDS

Matt Sheppard broke out of a mini-slump by winning the 58th season opener Saturday night at the Land of Legends Speedway. It was his fourth win of the 2021 season and his 82nd career triumph at this half-mile Canandaigua oval.

Erick Rudolph was second, followed by Justin Haers and Peter Britten.

STEWART FRIESEN WINS 71ST CAREER FONDA FEATURE

Stewart Friesen continues to rack up feature wins on the Upstate New York dirt modified circuit. On Saturday night, the Sprakers driver won at Fonda Speedway for his 12th feature win in 20 outings for his Halmar Racing team.

It was his 71st career win on this half-mile, fairgrounds oval.

OTHER WINNERS

Lebanon Valley: L.J. Lombardo, Marc Johnson and Alden Dwyer were the three top big-block modifieds over the line Saturday night at the Lebanon Valley Speedway.

Whelen Modified Tour: Doug Coby took the lead on lap 176 and went on to win the 200-lap Whelen Modified Tour race at the quarter-mile Riverhead (Long Island) Speedway.

Thunder Mountain: Eric Leet won Saturdays modified main event at the Thunder Mountain Speedway, and Rusty Smith was the 358 modified victor.

MSA Supers: The Midwest Supermodified Association opened its 2021 season Saturday night at the Lorain County (Ohio) Speedway. Trent Stephens came away with the feature win, with Bobby Santos III, Talon Stephens, Rich Reid and Moe Lilje following.

Outlaws at the Grove: Aaron Reutzel picked up a nice $15,000 check for winning Saturday nights 30-lap World of Outlaws Sprint Tour feature at the Williams Grove (Pennsylvania) Speedway. Giovanni Scalzi and Lance Dewease were second and third.

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