In the feature, Skyler started second row outside.  This positioning happened because of a complicated system of "most points most recently".  Placing a fast driver farther back in the pack makes him work hard to get back to the front--which makes for better racing, or so the theory goes.

In tonight's race, that proved true.  After some bumping and banging in the first lap, Skyler threaded the needle between the 3rd and 4th place cars to gain 2nd place.  The lead car, driven by Kevin Bahr, stayed well out front.  Though Skyler gradually "reeled him in", Team Weaver needed a yellow flag and a restart to close up the distance and give Skyler a chance to pass for the checkered flag.  But the race was clean, fast, and had no yellow flags, so Skyler finished a strong second place.   This deepens his lead atop the Mod-Four class at Bemidji Speedway.  We'll take it--especially since we had no damage to our No. 16.  

We'll be racing in Grand Rapids, MN this coming Friday night, July 19.

Other news:  Crew Chief Bill had a nice holiday to Chicagoland Speedway earlier this weekend, where he to got to see NASCAR action close-up.  He also presented copies of SATURDAY NIGHT DIRT to several the top racing teams, including those of Michael Waltrip, Kyle Petty, and Dale Jr.   Bill was pleased at their interest in what Team Weaver is doing at the grassroots, dirt track level.  See photo (7/11/08) of Bill with Michael Waltrip's crew chief Bobby Kennedy.  Two crew chiefs, talking.  I love that photo (taken by Brandon Smith, Bill's son).