by: Chad Buford
6-26-11
California, MO(June 26, 2011)-Taking over the top spot on lap twelve, Cody Baker of Lone Jack went on to his first sprint car win of the season at Double X Speedway Sunday night.
The initial start was a no-go as Clarksburg’s Lanny Carpenter spun in turn one. Once green, Randy Martin assumed command and looked like he was primed for yet another win at his home track, but Cody Baker was able to get by to lead lap twelve just before the yellow was thrown for T.J. Muths of Sedalia, who lost a chance for a top five finish when he suffered front axle damage in turn two.
Baker led on the restart and the race went non-stop the rest of the way as Baker won comfortably in the Mike Timmerman sponsored XXX with a power plant built by Cody’s grandpa, Ted Hall.  Finishing second was Martin in his Diamond Pet Foods/Pro Powder Coating J& J with Roush-Yates power. Evan Martin was third in his Heidbreder Foundation/Jefferson Asphalt Maxim with Buzzard power. Last week’s winner, Tyler Blank of California, was fourth in his Blank’s Backhoe/Machens Auto Group Patriot-powered GF1. Carpenter rebounded from his early spin to round out the top five in his Sierra Pool and Spas/Bee Line Snack Shop J&J with an Engine Connection motor. Rounding out the top ten were Kyle Carpenter, Matt McGarry, Miranda Arnold, David Brown, and A.J. Wirts. Heats for the fifteen car field were won by Randy Martin and Baker.
In street stock action, California’s John Clancy Jr. showed his dominance throughout the evening as he won the first heat and also led the feature from start to finish. Behind him was second heat race winner Andrew Roark of Henley and Ray Smith of Centertown. The Tipton duo of Tim Cressley and Kevin Caldwell rounded out the top five finishers.
Hobby stock point leader Will Register of Sedalia notched an exciting heat race win and then followed that up by also winning the feature. A.J. Wirts of California was second followed by Chris Brockert of Eldon. Rounding out the top five were Alma’s Jeff Buford and Concordia’s Ethan Kaech.
Points were not available at press time but will be updated on www.xxspeedway.com.
California’s Andrea Knipp presented trophies and sang the National Anthem. David Hoellering of California gave the invocation.
Next Sunday, July 2nd, the Speedway Motors ASCS Warrior region will make their second appearance of the season at Double X. Randy Martin was the winner of the first race in May. The street stocks and hobby stocks will also be in action. Gates will open early for tailgating so come early and stay late. Admission for the ASCS show will be $15 with pit passes $25. Hot Laps will begin at 7:00 and racing at 7:30. For more information or questions call 573-796-4694.