Attica Raceway Park


USAC Buckeye Nationals
June 18, 2002
All Photos By Stephen J. Hartzell


Once again the USAC sprints & midgets invaded Attica Raceway Park for the first leg of the Mopar Buckeye Nationals. A little different than the norm for me, but cool nonetheless. The non-winged warriors put on a pretty decent show. Local runners who took off the wing for this one include non-wing veteran and current All Star Bill Rose, Rob Chaney, Byron Reed, Matt Alloway, Mike Brecht, Matt Lucius, David Harrison and Tony Beaber. Others who showed up as fans included Kenny, Lee & Dean Jacobs, Brad Doty, A. J. Sleek, Bryan Scott, Dave Durnwald, Scott Kraylek in his brother's push truck, Johnny Auxter, Jim Ford, Rick Ferkel, Paul Dewald Jr., Caleb Griffith, TJ Slideways and the infamous Coach Bob.



NRA 360 driver Matt Alloway.



Tony Beaber was one of 2 locals to make the feature, and he ran very well.



Rob Chaney won last year's event but missed the show this time around.



Dave Darland's Arctic Cat.



Dave Darland celebrates his midget win in victory lane with his daughters.



Sprint legend Brad Doty enjoyed the night's racing and the company of his fans.



Tony Elliott



Jac Haudenschild's ride for the Buckeye Nationals.



Mike Hess


Tiffin driver Matt Lucius got his first taste of non-wing sprint car racing.



Tracy Hines' Gaerte powerplant.



Rick Ferkel makes a chassis adjustment on Critter Malone's ride.



A midget engine is a peculiar animal.



Byron Reed had a good run in the feature event in this old Gambler.



Jon Stambrough



John Wolfe



NRA 360 driver Kent Wolters



Midget teammates J. J. Yeley & Dave Darland.



Tom, a Bruce Robenalt crew member recieves a handshake from J. J. Yeley for giving $100 towards the fast qualifier award.



There's a lot going on in this picture! J. J. Yeley unleashes a whoop and a jump in victory lane as a Hoosier Tire rep checks his right rear, and the USAC ladies set up the series sign.



J. J. Yeley celebrates an amazing 13th USAC win for 2003.