(Lima, OH) Aaron Scott rode the cushion to victory in a thrilling race as the Sunoco American Late Model Series made their only appearance at Limaland Motorsports Park for 2006. Scott dueled with Wayne Chinn for 22 of the 25 lap feature and notched his first Series victory of the season.
Thirty-one late-models were pared down to the 20-car feature field through four heat races and a B-main. Heat race winners were Jerry Bowersock, Mark Frazier, Zach Carney, and Aaron Scott. The 25-lap late model A-main was an incredible race. Mark Frazier and Aaron Scott started on the front row. Scott jumped out to an early lead with Frazier applying the early pressure. Wayne Chinn completed a pass on lap six to take over the second spot. The caution flew for a spin by Blake Chinn on lap nine. On the restart, Scott moved out to a three-car length advantage but Chinn had plans on making the low-line work for his car.
While Scott rode the cushion lap after lap, Chinn patiently inched his way forward until Scott could see his nose in the corners but Scott had the momentum coming out of the turns and never relinquished the lead. A late race caution for David Hilliker gave Chinn one more chance at Scott. The fans were on their feet for the last four laps as Scott held off Chinn and took the checkered flag. In victory lane, Scott commented on the race, Its a great feeling to run with a group of guys this professional every week. This track was just perfect tonight. Ill tell you what, I drove as hard as I could tonight and Im worn out!
B Feature
1) Casey Noonan
2) Lil John Whitney
3) David Hilliker
4) Ron Perrine Jr.
5) Wayne Maffett Jr.
6) Joel Wildermuth
7) Brian Koebee
8) Devin Shiels
9) Ky Harper
10) Mike Horger
11) Curtis Deisenroth
12) Hillard Miller
13) Terry Smart
14) Percy Gendreau
15) Bob Miller
16) Troy Cattarene (dns)
17) George Lee (dns)
A Feature
1) Aaron Scott
2) Wayne Chinn
3) Zach Carney
4) Jerry Bowersock
5) Rusty Schlenk
6) Shawn Negengard
7) Mark Frazier
8) Brian Ruhlman
9) Aaron Jenkins
10) Ryan Markham
11) Rick DeLong
12) Hillard Miller
13) Lil John Whitney
14) Casey Noonan
15) Brad Eitniear
16) Dan Wallace
17) Clint Jamison
18) Wayne Maffett Jr.
19) David Hilliker
20) Duane Chamberlain
21) Dusty Moore
22) Troy Cattarene