By Kraig McCay
Curtis Nighswonger was quickest to pull the trigger in the RoadRunner Super Summer Series feature event but would lose the handle on the top spot to Ken Brazee five laps into the Equipment Depot 25 and quickly fade. Brian Mayer held second for a moment until Robert Roush hustled on the low line into second and then into first on lap eight. At halfway Terrance Robinson had captured second with Alex Papini following into third before an Adam Cartwright and Mayer incident brought out the caution. Roush took command once again and never looked back on his way to victory number two on the season. Terrance Robinson held off a determined Papini for second, Gene Marocco fought his way to fourth and Arlyn Roush ended the night in the fifth position in front of a large Wild Wednesday crowd.

In the first of two Bandit features, Jacob Aldrich jumped to the early lead in the twenty lap affair. Trevor Robinson quickly moved into the second spot only to relinquish the runner up spot just a lap later to Chris Jones. Robin Ulrey and Terry Ciano were quick to pull to Robinson’s tail. Past halfway Tim Dickson hustled into the top five as he and Ciano worked past Ulrey. Aldrich cruised to the victory over Jones, Robinson and Dickson who squeezed past Ciano on the final circuit to claim fourth. Chad Misslich would officially be scored in fifth.

Later in the evening, sixteen Bandits answered the call for feature two and it was Ryan Nelson taking the top spot from Justin Pearson. Nelson quickly had his hands full with Chris Jones and Chad Misslich. Terry Ciano, Tim Dickson and Jacob Aldrich jockeyed for position within the top five with Trevor Robinson. Fast qualifier Dickson was pointed in the wrong direction after his machine and that of Jones made contact on the backstretch bringing out the first caution flag. Nelson had Misslich and Aldrich in tow when the green flag was displayed but Misslich grabbed the top spot a lap later. Ciano and Aldrich went wheel to wheel for third for seven laps with Aldrich having the upper hand each lap. The Missile Chad Misslich was too much to handle, picking up the win over Nelson, Ciano snuck past Aldrich for third and Pearson posted a strong showing in fifth. The Nelson and Ciano machines did not pass post-race inspection moving Ulrey and Dickson into the top five.

Lloyd Hawkins appeared to be on his way to Figure 8 feature win number one of 2012 during the opening event, but it was not to be as defending Champion Dennis Smith, Jr worked his way around Jim Daugherty and then Hawkins with two laps to go. Smith passed beneath the checkered flag first followed by Daugherty, Derek Dobbs, Hawkins and Jonathan Stoltz.

Josh Thiering dove inside Jonathan Stoltz to take the top spot in the Figure 8’s second appearance of the evening. Derek Dobbs used every inch of the track to try to catch Thiering while holding Dennis Smith, Jr at bay. Dobbs and Thiering made contact sending Thiering into a wild spin and placing Dobbs out front. Dennis Smith, Jr made a daring pass on the final turn to inch ahead of Dobbs for the win. Dougherty claimed third followed by Hawkins and Thiering.

A dozen brave Winged Women on Wheels took to the high banks and it was Jocelyn Davenport and Tabatha Bennett at the head of the field for the opening laps until a blown motor brought out the first caution. When the field was restacked, Davenport had no issue regaining position one, but a miscue between Bennett and Tracy Wallin in turn one saw both machines make contact with the wall. This moved Stacy Roach into the second spot when the green flag waved again but she was unable to reel Davenport in while holding off a hard charging Wallin over the final two laps. The top five finishers were Davenport, Roach, Wallin, Chandale Swartwout and Destiny Robinson.

Tyler Deschaine wasted no time getting to the front on the Misfit field, making a daring three wide dive on the opening lap but by halfway he had his hands full with Vernon Brown. Brown fell victim to mechanical woes handing the second position to Tim Roach. Cory Cootware was third claiming the fendered car win as he was closely pursued by Dwight Dunlap.

Racing action resumes this Saturday night when Kar Korner presents the World Famous Figure 8 Trailer Race of Destruction. National television cameras will be rolling to capture all of the excitement. A full night of NASCAR Whelen All-American Series action includes the NASCAR Stanley Steemer Late Models, Bargain Hunter Sportsman, Miller Lite American Short Trackers, RockStar Energy RoadRunners and Sam’s Drive-In Toll Booth Race. Spectator Gates open at 5pm, qualifying begins at 5:55pm with the Stateline Staffing Services Dashes Going Green at 7:07pm. Tickets are on sale at the Rockford Speedway Box Office 815-633-1500 or online at www.rockfordspeedway.com

The Wild Wednesday Champions will be crowned next Wednesday night for the RoadRunner Super Summer Series, Bandits, Winged Women on Wheels, Bandit Challenge after the Outhouse Race and Misfits. The Figure 8’s and MacCloskey Kesler & Associates Spectacular Drags will also be in action.

RoadRunner Super Summer Series
A-Main 01 -- 1. Robert Roush, Marengo; 2. Terrance Robinson, Beloit, Wis; 3. Alex Papini, Machesney Park; 4. Gene Marocco, Machesney Park; 5. Arlyn Roush, Woodstock; 6. Kenneth Brazee III, Rockford; 7. Adam Cartwright, Marengo; 8. Brian Mayer, Machesney Park; 9. Jonathan Stoltz, Freeport; 10. Curt Nighswonger, Rockford; 11. Steven Dover, Rockford.
Heat 01 -- 1. Kenneth Brazee III, Rockford; 2. Arlyn Roush, Woodstock; 3. Brian Mayer, Machesney Park; 4. Curt Nighswonger, Rockford; 5. Jonathan Stoltz, Freeport; 6. Steven Dover, Rockford.
Heat 02 -- 1. Adam Cartwright, Marengo; 2. Terrance Robinson, Beloit, Wis; 3. Robert Roush, Marengo; 4. Alex Papini, Machesney Park; 5. Gene Marocco, Machesney Park.
Time Trial -- 1. Gene Marocco, Machesney Park; 2. Terrance Robinson, Beloit, Wis; 3. Alex Papini, Machesney Park; 4. Adam Cartwright, Marengo; 5. Robert Roush, Marengo; 6. Arlyn Roush, Woodstock; 7. Brian Mayer, Machesney Park; 8. Kenneth Brazee III, Rockford; 9. Curt Nighswonger, Rockford; 10. Jonathan Stoltz, Freeport; 11. Steven Dover,
Trophy Dash 01 -- 1. Terrance Robinson, Beloit, Wis; 2. Alex Papini, Machesney Park; 3. Robert Roush, Marengo; 4. Arlyn Roush, Woodstock; 5. Gene Marocco, Machesney Park; 6. Adam Cartwright, Marengo.
Bandits
A-Main 01 -- 1. Jacob Aldrich, Rockford; 2. Christopher Jones, Capron; 3. Trevor Robinson, Rockton; 4. Tim Dickson, Beloit, Wis; 5. Chad Misslich, Rockford; 6. Robin Ulrey, Rockford; 7. Justin Pearson, Belvidere; 8. Joshua Craft, S. Beloit; 9. Erik Kuntsler;; 10. Chandale Swartwout, Janesville, Wis; 11. Timothy Lund, Beloit, Wis; 12. Ross Lamont, Belvidere; 13. Deric Bloomingdale, Rockford; 14. Ryan Ostenson, Beloit, Wis; 15. Terry Ciano, Jr., Janesville, Wis; 16. Ryan Nelson, Durand.
A-Main 02 -- 1. Chad Misslich, Rockford; 2. Jacob Aldrich, Rockford; 3. Justin Pearson, Belvidere; 4. Robin Ulrey, Rockford; 5. Tim Dickson, Beloit, Wis; 6. Trevor Robinson, Rockton; 7. Christopher Jones, Capron; 8. Ross Lamont, Belvidere; 9. Deric Bloomingdale, Rockford; 10. Joshua Craft, S. Beloit; 11. Erik Kuntsler;; 12. Mark Bielefeldt, Loves
Park; 13. Chandale Swartwout, Janesville, Wis; 14. Timothy Lund, Beloit, Wis; 15. Ryan Nelson, Durand; 16. Terry Ciano, Jr., Janesville, Wis.
Heat 01 -- 1. Joshua Craft, S. Beloit; 2. Deric Bloomingdale, Rockford; 3. Robin Ulrey, Rockford; 4. Justin Pearson, Belvidere; 5. Timothy Lund, Beloit, Wis; 6. Ross Lamont, Belvidere; 7. Erik Kuntsler;; 8. Chandale Swartwout, Janesville, Wis.
Heat 02 -- 1. Jacob Aldrich, Rockford; 2. Christopher Jones, Capron; 3. Chad Misslich, Rockford; 4. Tim Dickson, Beloit, Wis; 5. Trevor Robinson, Rockton; 6. Terry Ciano, Jr., Janesville, Wis; 7. Ryan Nelson, Durand.
Time Trial -- 1. Tim Dickson, Beloit, Wis; 2. Chad Misslich, Rockford; 3. Trevor Robinson, Rockton; 4. Christopher Jones, Capron; 5. Jacob Aldrich, Rockford; 6. Justin Pearson, Belvidere; 7. Robin Ulrey, Rockford; 8. Ross Lamont, Belvidere; 9. Deric Bloomingdale, Rockford; 10. Timothy Lund, Beloit, Wis; 11. Joshua Craft, S. Beloit; 12. Erik Kuntsler;; 13. Chandale Swartwout, Janesville, Wis; 14. Mark Bielefeldt, Loves Park; 15. Terry Ciano, Jr., Janesville,
Wis; 16. Ryan Nelson, Durand.
Challenge 01 -- 1. Christopher Jones, Capron; 2. Deric Bloomingdale, Rockford; 3. Chad Misslich, Rockford; 4. Chandale Swartwout, Janesville, Wis; 5. Mark Bielefeldt, Loves Park; 6. Kenneth Brazee III, Rockford.
Winged Women on Wheels
A-Main 01 -- 1. Jocelyn Davenport, Rockford; 2. Stacy Roach, Genoa; 3. Tracy Wallin, Rockford; 4. Chandale Swartwout, Janesville, Wis; 5. Destiny Robinson, Beloit, Wis; 6. Tabatha Bennett, Clarkston, Mich.; 7. Wanda Dobbs, Rockton; 8. Jaime Carlson, Machesney Park; 9. Breanna Martindale, Machesney Park; 10. Nichole Crane;; 11. Cassidy Faust, Rockton.
Heat 01 -- 1. Jocelyn Davenport, Rockford; 2. Wanda Dobbs, Rockton; 3. Chandale Swartwout, Janesville, Wis; 4. Nichole Crane;; 5. Jaime Carlson, Machesney Park; 6. Breanna Martindale, Machesney Park.
Heat 02 -- 1. Cassidy Faust, Rockton; 2. Stacy Roach, Genoa; 3. Tracy Wallin, Rockford; 4. Tabatha Bennett, Clarkston, Mich.; 5. Destiny Robinson, Beloit, Wis; 6. Susan Deery, Rockton
Figure 8
A-Main 01 -- 1. Dennis Smith, Jr, South Beloit; 2. Jim Daugherty, Machesney Park; 3. Derek Dobbs, Rockton; 4. Lloyd Hawkins, Machesney Park; 5. Jonathan Stoltz, Freeport; 6. Steven Dover, Rockford; 7. Curt Nighswonger, Rockford.
A-Main 02 -- 1. Dennis Smith, Jr, South Beloit; 2. Derek Dobbs, Rockton; 3. Jim Daugherty, Machesney Park; 4. Lloyd Hawkins, Machesney Park; 5. Josh Thiering, South Beloit; 6. Jonathan Stoltz, Freeport; 7. Kenneth Brazee III, Rockford; 8. Steven Dover, Rockford; 9. Curt Nighswonger, Rockford.
Fendered Misfits
A-Main 01 -- 1. Cory Cootware, Iron Mountain, Mich.; 2. Dwight Dunlap, Machesney Park.
Heat 01 -- 1. Cory Cootware, Iron Mountain, Mich.; 2. Dwight Dunlap, Machesney Park.
Time Trial -- 1. Cory Cootware, Iron Mountain, Mich.; 2. Dwight Dunlap, Machesney Park.
Open Wheel Misfits
A-Main 01 -- 1. Tyler Deschaine, Loves Park; 2. Tim Roach, Janesville, Wis. 3. Vernon Brown, Waunakee, Wis;
Heat 01 -- 1. Vernon Brown, Waunakee, Wis; 2. Tyler Deschaine, Loves Park; 3. Tim Roach, Janesville, Wis.
Time Trial -- 1. Vernon Brown, Waunakee, Wis; 2. Tyler Deschaine, Loves Park; 3. Tim Roach, Janesville, Wis.