Drama highlights bump day at the Pay Less Little 500

Ron Larson's loss was Brad Wyatt's gain as he qualified for the final spot in the 2016 Pay Less Little 500. (Bill Miller Photo)
Ron Larson's loss was Brad Wyatt's gain as he qualified for the final spot in the 2016 Pay Less Little 500. (Bill Miller Photo)
Ron Larson’s loss was Brad Wyatt’s gain as he qualified for the final spot in the 2016 Pay Less Little 500. (Bill Miller Photo)

Anderson, IN — (May 27, 2016) — The final day of qualifications were filled with drama on Thursday for the 64th Annual Pay Less Little 500. The “bump day” of qualifications featured a flurry of activity with several bumps and a heartbreaking disqualification for one team.

After difficulties on Wednesday both Shane Cottle and Russ Gamester bumper their way into the field qualifying 25th and 31st respectively.

Cottle’s effort bumped Ron Larson from British Columbia, Canada out of the field. Larson went back out and bumped his way into the race, only to be disqualified for not going to post qualifying inspection, making his 36 hour trip all for not.

Larson’s disqualification moved Brad Wyatt back into the 33rd and final starting spot.

Starting Lineup:
1. 7c – Caleb Armstrong, New Castle, IN
2. 8 – Chris Neuenschwander, New Haven, IN
3. 22 – Bobby Santos III, Franklin, MA
4. 5g – Chris Windom, Canton, IL
5. 99 – Tanner Swanson, Kingsburg, CA
6. 4 – Donnie Adams Jr, Gaston, IN
7. 33 – Dave Steele, Tampa, FL
8. 07 – Jacob Wilson, Crawfordsville, IN
9. 26 – Aaron Pierce, Daleville, IN
10. 3 – Jerry Coons Jr, Tucson, AZ
11. 9 – Billy Wease, Noblesville, IN
12. 2 – Jeff Bloom Bangor, MI
13. 44 – Brian Tyler Mt. Pleasant, NC
14. 69 – Kody Swanson, Kingsburg, CA
15. 88 – Jimmy McCune, Petersburg, MI
16. 51 – Kyle Hamilton Indianapolis, IN
17. 1 – Davey Hamilton Jr, Jamestown, IN
18. 87 – Ryan Litt, London, Ontario
19. 59 – Scott Hampton, Greenfield, IN
20. 55 – Shane Butler, Bushnell, FL
21. 27 – Brian Gerster, Fishers, IN
22. 12 – Grant Galloway, Lakeville, IN
23. 20 – Shane Hollingsworth, Lafayette, IN
24. 68 – Mickey Kempgens, Tampa, FL
25. 41 – Shane Cottle, Kokomo, IN
26. 94 – Geoff Kaiser, Fort Wayne, IN
27. 74 – Tony Main, Farmland, IN
28. 0 – Doug Dietsch, Kalamazoo, MI
29. 02 – Joe Swanson, Etna Green, IN
30. 18 – Travis Welpott, Pendleton, IN
31. 35 – Russ Gamester, Peru, IN
32. 71 – Brian Vaughn, Shirley, IN
33. 57 – Brad Wyatt, Brownstown, MI
1st Alt. 18 – Jim Sheets, Anderson, IN
2nd Alt. 45 – Mark Hall, New Palenstine, IN