Northwest Indoor Series Round #2
Just like that, NIS round #2 is in the books! What an awesome turn out we had, we couldn't have asked for a better weekend. It was filled with intense racing and good times with friends. We wouldn't of wanted it any other way! We'll see you all back here in 2024 for round #3 which is January 27th-28th. Put it in your calendars!
Congrats to all of our winners! Here are your podium photos, top 3 finishers for each class, and race report of the mains!
2WD Pro Racing Truck 13.5
1. Austin Cracknell
2. Shane Borden
3. Garrett Rekdahl
During A1, Austin Cracknell had the advantage after qualifying first on the grid. As he pulled away from the pack, Garrett Rekdahl was trying to put pressure on Shane Borden but he couldn’t make anything happen. Cracknell walked away with the win in A1, Borden took 2nd, and Rekdahl took 3rd.
Cracknell was able to pull away from the pack early on in A2. Borden had some bad luck this race and fell down early on and couldn’t make his way back up into the action. While Cracknell and Rekdahl were sitting in the #1 and #2, Donny Banks, Ben Jones, Mike Shirk, and Jack Leighan were battling for that 3rd position. It came down to the last few laps and Leighan was victorious over the battle. Cracknell took the win, Rekdahl took 2nd, and Leighan took 3rd. Overall, Austin Cracknell finished 1st, Shane Borden finished 2nd, and Garrett Rekdahl finished 3rd.
2WD Pro Stock Buggy 17.5
1. Donny Banks
2. Shane Borden
3. Justin Wilming
During A1, Shane Borden who qualified 1st on the grid took off in the lead and held on until the end. Early on in the race, there were some good battles between Donny Banks, Justin Wilming, Garrett Rekdahl, and Brandon Weller for 2nd and 3rd. The battles soon calmed down with Banks in the #2 and Weller in the #3. Borden took the win in A1 with Banks in 2nd and Weller in 3rd.
In A2, Borden took off in the lead but made a mistake coming off the straight away which lost him 2 positions to both Banks and Wilming. While Banks was doing everything he could to hold onto the lead, the battle between Wilming and Borden was heating up. They went back and forth, but in the end Borden had the advantage. Banks finished first in A2, Borden took 2nd, and Wilming took 3rd.
Going into A3, this class was undecided and neither Banks or Borden were going to go down without a fight. The battle between Banks and Borden was intense throughout the whole race. Borden made a mistake early on which gave Banks the lead but that didn’t last for long. Closer towards the end of the race, Borden hit the big jump in the middle wrong which gave Banks the lead. Behind them was the battle for 3rd between Wliming and Audis Jones. Banks held on and took the win in A3 which gave him the win overall. Overall, Donny Banks finished 1st, Shane Borden finished 2nd, and Justin Wilming finished 3rd.
2WD Racing Truck 17.5
1. Matthew Layman
2. Jason Switzer
3. Donald Redmon
In A1, Matthew Layman qualified 1st on the grid and was able to hold onto that lead the entirety of the race. As the battle for 2nd and 3rd intensified, they were losing sight of Layman. Donald Redmon, Jason Switzer and Randall Newton battled back and forth but it was Switzer and Redmon who won the battle. Layman won A1, Switzer took 2nd, and Redmon took 3rd.
And again in A2, Layman laid down a nearly perfect run with a huge battle behind him for position. This time around it was Mark Landsaat, Redmon, Switzer, and Cameron King all trying their hardest for 2nd and 3rd. Redmon was able to win the battle and finish on top of Landsaat. Overall, Matthew Layman took 1st, Jason Switzer took 2nd, and Donald Redmon took 3rd.
2WD Stock Buggy 21.5
1. Preston Schwartz
2. Branden Moody
3. Donald Redmon
Preston Schwartz, who qualified 1st on the grid, took off in the lead and had a flawless run. But not too far behind him was an intense battle for 2nd and 3rd between Donald Redmon, Glen Schunk, and Branden Moody. Schunk, who was a bump up from the B main thought he had 2nd place locked in but Moody couldn’t have that. On the last couple laps, Moody got around Schunk. Schwartz took the win, Moody took 2nd, and Schunk took 3rd.
Again, in A2, Schwartz laid down a perfect run. Redmon, who qualified 4th was battling with Moody, and Ryder Dodge. On the last lap, Moody made a mistake and Redmon was able to get by. Schwartz took the win, Redmon took 2nd, and Moody took 3rd. Overall, Preston Schwartz placed 1st, Branden Moody placed 2nd, and Donald Redmon placed 3rd.
4X4 Truggy
1. Steve Ellsworth
2. Spencer Kidd
3. Chase Johnson
What a fun first main for truggy! Everyone finished in the same position as they qualified. Steve Ellsworth took off in the lead early on and couldn’t be caught. Behind him was the battle for the #2 and #3 position between James Johnson, Spencer Kidd, and Donald Redmon. Johnson couldn’t hold them off for long. Kidd and Redmond were able to make it around him. Ellsworth took the win, Kidd took 2nd, and Redmon took 3rd.
In A2, Ellsworth started off in the lead and got a little bit of breathing room from Kidd, Chase Johnson, and James Johnson. Ellsworth made a few mistakes which gave Kidd the opportunity to make the pass. Kidd got out front for a few laps, but Ellsworth was soon able to make the pass and take over the lead once again. Chase and James were still in tow. Ellsworth held on until the end taking the win in A2 and the win overall. Overall, Steve Ellsworth took 1st, Spencer Kidd took 2nd, and Chase Johnson took 3rd.
Rookie
1. Jeremy Hudson
2. Ryan Levens
3. Ryan Shook
In A1, Jeremy Hudson started off first on the grid and was able to stay out front for most of the race until Ryan Levens took the lead from Hudson. While they were battling it out for the lead, there was a battle not too far behind them between Ryan Shook, Patrick Muse, Tucker Ragsdale, and Nick Powell for the 3rd position. On the last couple laps, Hudson made it around Levens and took the lead back. Hudson held on and took the win in A1, Levens took 2nd, and Shook took 3rd.
Hudson and Levens once again were battling for the #1 position in A2. They went back and forth for the first half of the race until Hudson took the lead and couldn’t be caught. Shook dropped down a few positions but fought hard to make his way back up to third. Gene Seymour even wanted some of the action but couldn’t quite hold onto third place like he wanted. Overall, Jeremy Hudson took 1st, Ryan Levens took 2nd, and Ryan Shook took 3rd.
2WD Modified Buggy
1. Austin Cracknell
2. Andrew Beauchamp
3. Shane Borden
Austin Cracknell qualified 1st on the grid but Shane Borden wasn’t gonna let him win so easily. Early on, Craknell made a mistake giving Borden the lead. Borden held on until he made a little mistake allowing Cracknell to get by on the inside. While the battle for the lead was happening, both Garret Rekdahl and Devin King were fighting for the #3 position. Cracknell was able to walk away with the win, Borden in 2nd, and King in 3rd.
In A2, as Cracknell took off in the lead, Andrew Beauchamp took over the #2 spot. Rekdahl eventually made his way up to the 3rd position. Everyone drove pretty clean and fast not leaving any room for chaos. Cracknell took the win in A2, Beauchamp took 2nd, and Rekdahl took 3rd. Overall, Austin Cracknell finished 1st, Andrew Beauchamp finished 2nd, and Shane Borden finished 3rd.
2WD Modified Buggy 40+
1. Jack Leighan
2. Donny Banks
3. Ben Jones
In A1, Ben Jones qualified first on the grid but unfortunately his car broke and he had to pull off the track giving Donny Banks, Johnny Chase, and Dale Wenstad an advantage as they battled it out for the lead. They went back and forth quite a bit, but Banks pulled away with the win, Jack Leighan squeezed himself up to 2nd, and Wenstad finished 3rd.
During A2, Ben Jones was looking for redemption, but a few mistakes early on cost him the lead. Leighan took advantage of a huge pile up and took off with the lead and couldn’t be caught. After some intense battles, Leighan walked away with the win, Johnny Chase took 2nd, and Donny Banks took 3rd.
This time around, Jones had his eyes on the prize during A3 which was undecided. Jones took off in the lead as the battle for 2nd and 3rd intensified behind him between Leighan, Chase, and Banks. Jones drove clean and held on to the lead until the end with Leighan in the 2 and Banks in the 3. Overall, Jack Leighan took the win, Donny Banks took 2nd, and Ben Jones took 3rd.
2WD Modified Short Course
1. Audis Jones
2. Donny Banks
3. Jimmy Nigh
Audis Jones qualified 1st on the grid and he took off in the lead early on during A1. Both Donny Banks and James Johnson were trying to put pressure on Jones. While Jones had a comfortable lead, Banks charged hard and was able to make the inside pass on Jones. On the last lap Jones took the lead back from Banks and took the win in A1. Donny Banks finished 2nd with James Johnson in 3rd.
In A2, Jones had a few rough laps dropping him down to the back of the pack early on. Both Donny Banks and Jimmy Nigh took advantage of that and Nigh jumped out out ahead with a comfortable lead. Both Banks and Johnson were trying everything to catch up but couldn’t do it. Jimmy Nigh took the win, Donny Banks took 2nd, and James Johnson took 3rd.
A3 had lots of intense battles between Jones, Nigh, and Banks. Anything could’ve happened. Jones took off in the lead but couldn’t hold on for long as Banks was able to make the inside pass. Jones then took it right back. As Jones ran away with the lead, Banks and Nigh were battling for the #2 position. Jones took the win, Banks took 2nd, and Nigh took 3rd. Overall, Audis Jones finished 1st, Donny Banks finished 2nd, and Jimmy Nigh finished 3rd.
4WD Modified Buggy
1. Austin Cracknell
2. Devin King
3. Andrew Beauchamp
In A1, Austin Cracknell took off in the lead early on as the battle for 2nd and 3rd heated up behind him. Early on, Andrew Beauchamp had a few bobbles which put both Devin King and Garrett Rekdahl ahead of him. Beauchamp eventually got back around Rekdahl to take the #3 position. He did everything he could to catch back up to King but he couldn’t do it. Cracknell took the win, King finished 2nd, and Beauchamp finished 3rd.
As Cracknell pulled away in the lead, King and Beauchamp had some rough first couple laps which dropped them down to the back of the pack. This let Jonny Deck take over the #2 but King and Beauchamp weren’t going to go down without a fight. They both made the pass on Deck and were battling for 2nd. King snagged 2nd from Beauchamp and was able to hold him off until the end. Overall, Austin Cracknell took the win, Devin King took 2nd, and Andrew Beauchamp took 3rd.
4WD Pro Buggy 13.5
1. Audis Jones
2. Shane Borden
3. Jonny Deck
Although Shane Borden started 1st on the grid, he couldn’t hold that position for long. Your top two, Borden and Ryan McGlothern made some mistakes early on which gave Audis Jones the early lead. Jones had is eyes on the prize. Behind him was the battle for 2nd and 3rd between McGlothern, Jonny Deck, and Borden. Jones drove fast and clean which earned him the win for A1, McGlothern took 2nd, and Borden took 3rd.
A2 started out calm and clean, with McGlothern and Jones waiting for the opportunity to get around Borden. Borden made a mistake coming off the straight away which allowed Jones to jump out in the lead with McGlothern behind him. Now all Jones had to do was stay clean in order to seal the deal. Jones held on even with all the pressure from McGlothern. During the last few laps Jones pulled away a little while Borden was able to make the pass on McGlothern. Jones walked away with the win in A2 and the win overall. Overall, Audis Jones finished 1st, Shane Borden finished 2nd, and Jonny Deck finished 3rd.
4WD Stock Buggy 17.5
1. Matthew Layman
2. Alex Tresner
3. Randall Newton
In A1, Randall Newton qualified 1st on the grid and took off in the lead with Matthew Layman on his tail. About half way through the race, Newton made a few little mistakes which let both Layman and Alex Tresner by. Layman was now in the lead but Tresner was still close behind. Tresner was hoping for a mistake out of Layman but it never happened. Matthew Layman took the win, Alex Tresner 2nd, and Randall Newton 3rd.
Matthew Layman wanted the win in A2 and that’s exactly what he did. Layman was following behind Newton waiting for something to happen, Newton felt the pressure and made a mistake on the big jump in the middle giving Layman the lead. Behind them was the battle for 3rd between Logan Ellsworth, Evan Boncz, and Alex Tresner. Layman held on until the end and sealed the deal, Newton finished 2nd, and Evan Boncz finished third. Overall, Matthew Layman took the win, Alex Tresner took 2nd, and Randall Newton took 3rd.
Congrats to all of our winners! Here are your podium photos, top 3 finishers for each class, and race report of the mains!
2WD Pro Racing Truck 13.5
1. Austin Cracknell
2. Shane Borden
3. Garrett Rekdahl
During A1, Austin Cracknell had the advantage after qualifying first on the grid. As he pulled away from the pack, Garrett Rekdahl was trying to put pressure on Shane Borden but he couldn’t make anything happen. Cracknell walked away with the win in A1, Borden took 2nd, and Rekdahl took 3rd.
Cracknell was able to pull away from the pack early on in A2. Borden had some bad luck this race and fell down early on and couldn’t make his way back up into the action. While Cracknell and Rekdahl were sitting in the #1 and #2, Donny Banks, Ben Jones, Mike Shirk, and Jack Leighan were battling for that 3rd position. It came down to the last few laps and Leighan was victorious over the battle. Cracknell took the win, Rekdahl took 2nd, and Leighan took 3rd. Overall, Austin Cracknell finished 1st, Shane Borden finished 2nd, and Garrett Rekdahl finished 3rd.
2WD Pro Stock Buggy 17.5
1. Donny Banks
2. Shane Borden
3. Justin Wilming
During A1, Shane Borden who qualified 1st on the grid took off in the lead and held on until the end. Early on in the race, there were some good battles between Donny Banks, Justin Wilming, Garrett Rekdahl, and Brandon Weller for 2nd and 3rd. The battles soon calmed down with Banks in the #2 and Weller in the #3. Borden took the win in A1 with Banks in 2nd and Weller in 3rd.
In A2, Borden took off in the lead but made a mistake coming off the straight away which lost him 2 positions to both Banks and Wilming. While Banks was doing everything he could to hold onto the lead, the battle between Wilming and Borden was heating up. They went back and forth, but in the end Borden had the advantage. Banks finished first in A2, Borden took 2nd, and Wilming took 3rd.
Going into A3, this class was undecided and neither Banks or Borden were going to go down without a fight. The battle between Banks and Borden was intense throughout the whole race. Borden made a mistake early on which gave Banks the lead but that didn’t last for long. Closer towards the end of the race, Borden hit the big jump in the middle wrong which gave Banks the lead. Behind them was the battle for 3rd between Wliming and Audis Jones. Banks held on and took the win in A3 which gave him the win overall. Overall, Donny Banks finished 1st, Shane Borden finished 2nd, and Justin Wilming finished 3rd.
2WD Racing Truck 17.5
1. Matthew Layman
2. Jason Switzer
3. Donald Redmon
In A1, Matthew Layman qualified 1st on the grid and was able to hold onto that lead the entirety of the race. As the battle for 2nd and 3rd intensified, they were losing sight of Layman. Donald Redmon, Jason Switzer and Randall Newton battled back and forth but it was Switzer and Redmon who won the battle. Layman won A1, Switzer took 2nd, and Redmon took 3rd.
And again in A2, Layman laid down a nearly perfect run with a huge battle behind him for position. This time around it was Mark Landsaat, Redmon, Switzer, and Cameron King all trying their hardest for 2nd and 3rd. Redmon was able to win the battle and finish on top of Landsaat. Overall, Matthew Layman took 1st, Jason Switzer took 2nd, and Donald Redmon took 3rd.
2WD Stock Buggy 21.5
1. Preston Schwartz
2. Branden Moody
3. Donald Redmon
Preston Schwartz, who qualified 1st on the grid, took off in the lead and had a flawless run. But not too far behind him was an intense battle for 2nd and 3rd between Donald Redmon, Glen Schunk, and Branden Moody. Schunk, who was a bump up from the B main thought he had 2nd place locked in but Moody couldn’t have that. On the last couple laps, Moody got around Schunk. Schwartz took the win, Moody took 2nd, and Schunk took 3rd.
Again, in A2, Schwartz laid down a perfect run. Redmon, who qualified 4th was battling with Moody, and Ryder Dodge. On the last lap, Moody made a mistake and Redmon was able to get by. Schwartz took the win, Redmon took 2nd, and Moody took 3rd. Overall, Preston Schwartz placed 1st, Branden Moody placed 2nd, and Donald Redmon placed 3rd.
4X4 Truggy
1. Steve Ellsworth
2. Spencer Kidd
3. Chase Johnson
What a fun first main for truggy! Everyone finished in the same position as they qualified. Steve Ellsworth took off in the lead early on and couldn’t be caught. Behind him was the battle for the #2 and #3 position between James Johnson, Spencer Kidd, and Donald Redmon. Johnson couldn’t hold them off for long. Kidd and Redmond were able to make it around him. Ellsworth took the win, Kidd took 2nd, and Redmon took 3rd.
In A2, Ellsworth started off in the lead and got a little bit of breathing room from Kidd, Chase Johnson, and James Johnson. Ellsworth made a few mistakes which gave Kidd the opportunity to make the pass. Kidd got out front for a few laps, but Ellsworth was soon able to make the pass and take over the lead once again. Chase and James were still in tow. Ellsworth held on until the end taking the win in A2 and the win overall. Overall, Steve Ellsworth took 1st, Spencer Kidd took 2nd, and Chase Johnson took 3rd.
Rookie
1. Jeremy Hudson
2. Ryan Levens
3. Ryan Shook
In A1, Jeremy Hudson started off first on the grid and was able to stay out front for most of the race until Ryan Levens took the lead from Hudson. While they were battling it out for the lead, there was a battle not too far behind them between Ryan Shook, Patrick Muse, Tucker Ragsdale, and Nick Powell for the 3rd position. On the last couple laps, Hudson made it around Levens and took the lead back. Hudson held on and took the win in A1, Levens took 2nd, and Shook took 3rd.
Hudson and Levens once again were battling for the #1 position in A2. They went back and forth for the first half of the race until Hudson took the lead and couldn’t be caught. Shook dropped down a few positions but fought hard to make his way back up to third. Gene Seymour even wanted some of the action but couldn’t quite hold onto third place like he wanted. Overall, Jeremy Hudson took 1st, Ryan Levens took 2nd, and Ryan Shook took 3rd.
2WD Modified Buggy
1. Austin Cracknell
2. Andrew Beauchamp
3. Shane Borden
Austin Cracknell qualified 1st on the grid but Shane Borden wasn’t gonna let him win so easily. Early on, Craknell made a mistake giving Borden the lead. Borden held on until he made a little mistake allowing Cracknell to get by on the inside. While the battle for the lead was happening, both Garret Rekdahl and Devin King were fighting for the #3 position. Cracknell was able to walk away with the win, Borden in 2nd, and King in 3rd.
In A2, as Cracknell took off in the lead, Andrew Beauchamp took over the #2 spot. Rekdahl eventually made his way up to the 3rd position. Everyone drove pretty clean and fast not leaving any room for chaos. Cracknell took the win in A2, Beauchamp took 2nd, and Rekdahl took 3rd. Overall, Austin Cracknell finished 1st, Andrew Beauchamp finished 2nd, and Shane Borden finished 3rd.
2WD Modified Buggy 40+
1. Jack Leighan
2. Donny Banks
3. Ben Jones
In A1, Ben Jones qualified first on the grid but unfortunately his car broke and he had to pull off the track giving Donny Banks, Johnny Chase, and Dale Wenstad an advantage as they battled it out for the lead. They went back and forth quite a bit, but Banks pulled away with the win, Jack Leighan squeezed himself up to 2nd, and Wenstad finished 3rd.
During A2, Ben Jones was looking for redemption, but a few mistakes early on cost him the lead. Leighan took advantage of a huge pile up and took off with the lead and couldn’t be caught. After some intense battles, Leighan walked away with the win, Johnny Chase took 2nd, and Donny Banks took 3rd.
This time around, Jones had his eyes on the prize during A3 which was undecided. Jones took off in the lead as the battle for 2nd and 3rd intensified behind him between Leighan, Chase, and Banks. Jones drove clean and held on to the lead until the end with Leighan in the 2 and Banks in the 3. Overall, Jack Leighan took the win, Donny Banks took 2nd, and Ben Jones took 3rd.
2WD Modified Short Course
1. Audis Jones
2. Donny Banks
3. Jimmy Nigh
Audis Jones qualified 1st on the grid and he took off in the lead early on during A1. Both Donny Banks and James Johnson were trying to put pressure on Jones. While Jones had a comfortable lead, Banks charged hard and was able to make the inside pass on Jones. On the last lap Jones took the lead back from Banks and took the win in A1. Donny Banks finished 2nd with James Johnson in 3rd.
In A2, Jones had a few rough laps dropping him down to the back of the pack early on. Both Donny Banks and Jimmy Nigh took advantage of that and Nigh jumped out out ahead with a comfortable lead. Both Banks and Johnson were trying everything to catch up but couldn’t do it. Jimmy Nigh took the win, Donny Banks took 2nd, and James Johnson took 3rd.
A3 had lots of intense battles between Jones, Nigh, and Banks. Anything could’ve happened. Jones took off in the lead but couldn’t hold on for long as Banks was able to make the inside pass. Jones then took it right back. As Jones ran away with the lead, Banks and Nigh were battling for the #2 position. Jones took the win, Banks took 2nd, and Nigh took 3rd. Overall, Audis Jones finished 1st, Donny Banks finished 2nd, and Jimmy Nigh finished 3rd.
4WD Modified Buggy
1. Austin Cracknell
2. Devin King
3. Andrew Beauchamp
In A1, Austin Cracknell took off in the lead early on as the battle for 2nd and 3rd heated up behind him. Early on, Andrew Beauchamp had a few bobbles which put both Devin King and Garrett Rekdahl ahead of him. Beauchamp eventually got back around Rekdahl to take the #3 position. He did everything he could to catch back up to King but he couldn’t do it. Cracknell took the win, King finished 2nd, and Beauchamp finished 3rd.
As Cracknell pulled away in the lead, King and Beauchamp had some rough first couple laps which dropped them down to the back of the pack. This let Jonny Deck take over the #2 but King and Beauchamp weren’t going to go down without a fight. They both made the pass on Deck and were battling for 2nd. King snagged 2nd from Beauchamp and was able to hold him off until the end. Overall, Austin Cracknell took the win, Devin King took 2nd, and Andrew Beauchamp took 3rd.
4WD Pro Buggy 13.5
1. Audis Jones
2. Shane Borden
3. Jonny Deck
Although Shane Borden started 1st on the grid, he couldn’t hold that position for long. Your top two, Borden and Ryan McGlothern made some mistakes early on which gave Audis Jones the early lead. Jones had is eyes on the prize. Behind him was the battle for 2nd and 3rd between McGlothern, Jonny Deck, and Borden. Jones drove fast and clean which earned him the win for A1, McGlothern took 2nd, and Borden took 3rd.
A2 started out calm and clean, with McGlothern and Jones waiting for the opportunity to get around Borden. Borden made a mistake coming off the straight away which allowed Jones to jump out in the lead with McGlothern behind him. Now all Jones had to do was stay clean in order to seal the deal. Jones held on even with all the pressure from McGlothern. During the last few laps Jones pulled away a little while Borden was able to make the pass on McGlothern. Jones walked away with the win in A2 and the win overall. Overall, Audis Jones finished 1st, Shane Borden finished 2nd, and Jonny Deck finished 3rd.
4WD Stock Buggy 17.5
1. Matthew Layman
2. Alex Tresner
3. Randall Newton
In A1, Randall Newton qualified 1st on the grid and took off in the lead with Matthew Layman on his tail. About half way through the race, Newton made a few little mistakes which let both Layman and Alex Tresner by. Layman was now in the lead but Tresner was still close behind. Tresner was hoping for a mistake out of Layman but it never happened. Matthew Layman took the win, Alex Tresner 2nd, and Randall Newton 3rd.
Matthew Layman wanted the win in A2 and that’s exactly what he did. Layman was following behind Newton waiting for something to happen, Newton felt the pressure and made a mistake on the big jump in the middle giving Layman the lead. Behind them was the battle for 3rd between Logan Ellsworth, Evan Boncz, and Alex Tresner. Layman held on until the end and sealed the deal, Newton finished 2nd, and Evan Boncz finished third. Overall, Matthew Layman took the win, Alex Tresner took 2nd, and Randall Newton took 3rd.
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