M.O.M. Race Report 5/2/10

Modified Outlaw Micro Stocks at Wall Stadium

Ervin Scores 3rd Straight M.O.M. Victory

Wall Township, N.J. – Defending Modified Outlaw Micro Stock Champion “Uncle” Nick Cottone led the field to the green flag by virtue of a dominating last to first run in his heat race. At the start Cottone out dragged Tom Ervin to take the early lead going into turn one. Ervin attempted a crossover move to pass Cottone on the inside coming off of turn two, but Cottone got a good run off of the corner and pulled away by several car lengths. Ervin was able to make ground on Cottone in the corners, but Cottone continued to dominate the second half of the straights. Ervin eventually managed to close the gap, and a fierce battle began between the two with Ervin trying Cottone on both sides but unable to complete a pass.

Shortly after the halfway point Cottone got loose coming off of turn four. Ervin made contact with Cottone, sending Cottone spinning. Ervin was put to the rear for rough riding, handing the lead to Dennis Hiddemen with Joe Spiegel restarting in second. On the restart Hiddemen jumped out to a several car lead while Cottone and Ervin charged back towards the front. Ervin got to Hiddemen first and took the lead for the first time in the feature event with Cottone closing quickly. Once Cottone cleared Hiddemen he proceeded to run down Ervin, but was unable to make the pass. On the final lap Cottone got to the inside of Ervin entering turn one but Ervin got a good run off of turn two to hold off Cottone. Entering turn three Cottone again got his nose inside of Ervin, but Ervin was able to beat him to the line to claim his third straight win of the season. Hiddemen rounded out the top three.

Returning to action for the first time this season was Dennis Hiddemen in his #6. Hiddemen worked with his car all day, getting faster every time he hit the track.

The #99 K&K Express driven to victory by Ervin is sponsored by K&K Industries of Ewing Twp., NJ, Al’s Sunoco of Pennington, NJ, and Trenton Hot Rod Shop of Trenton, NJ.

The Modified Outlaw Micro Stocks will return to action on Sunday, May 23rd at Wall Stadium. The Modified Outlaw Micro Stocks may also compete on May 16th. Watch the Wall Stadium Sunday Series web site at http://www.wallsundayseries.com for more information. There is no club fee to race with M.O.M., and all Modified Micro Stock Drivers are welcome to compete.

Race Report prepared by

Tom Ervin

M.O.M. Publicist

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