Ocala, FL — (March 17, 2012) — The Top Gun Sprints made their first visit of 2012 to Bubba Raceway Park on Saturday March 17, 2012. There were 23 cars at the track to give fans three heat races and a 20 lap feature race.
Tony Agin in the 38 car had the pole with Bob Auld in the 83A on the outside for the start of the K & N FILTERS heat race. Tony took the lead on the start and A J Maddox in the 3A got around Tony, and took the win. The 5 of Tim Grubaugh had the pole for the SIMPSON heat race, with Brett O’Donnell in the 11 car on the outside. It was the 11 that made the better start and took the second heat win. Ryan Partin in the 14 car had the pole with Kerry Gilbert in the 55 for the start of the PRO SHOCK heat race. Ryan took the lead and the heat win.
The 92 of Matt Kurtz had the pole for the start of the BROWN & MILLER feature race event, with the 14 of Ryan Partin alongside. After a parade lap, the race went to green and it was Matt Kurtz in the 92 car that took the lead. After a long red flag, Matt held the lead and never looked backed and took the checkered flag, followed by Danny Martin in the 82 car, Mark Ruel Jr. in the 83 car, Ryan Partin in the 14 car and Robbie Smith in the 6S car rounding out the top 5.
The staff and racers of the Top Gun Sprints would like to thank everyone for their support and hope to see you at Bubba Raceway Park April 7, 2012. Congratulation goes out to Kerry Gilbert for winning the KSE Hardcharger Award. Also congratulation goes to lucky fan DAVID BANCROFT a K & N Gift Certificate.
Top Gun Sprints
Bubba Raceway Park, March 17, 2012
K & N Filters Heat #1
1) 3A A J Maddox (Brandon, FL)
2) 82 Danny Martin Jr. (Sarasota, FL)
3) 02 Gene Lasker (Tampa, FL)
4) 92 Matt Kurtz (Jacksonville, FL)
5) 38 Tony Agin (Ft. Myers, FL)
6) 83A Bob Auld (Largo, FL)
7) G6 Brandon Grubaugh (Ocala, FL)
8) 99 Tanner Witherspoon (Jacksonville, FL)
Simpson Heat #2
1) 11 Brett O’Donnell (Deland, FL)
2) 83 Mark Ruel Jr. (Jacksonville, FL)
3) 5 Tim Grubaugh (Anthony, FL)
4) 12 Colin Cabre (Thonotosassa, FL)
5) 98 Shawn Murray (Jacksonville, FL)
6) 8 Rich Alexander (Tampa, FL)
7) 0X Brandon Lineberger (Ocala, FL)
8) 6 Mitchell Web (Pinellas Park, FL)
Pro Shock Heat #3
1) 14 Ryan Partin (Orlando, FL)
2) 0 Jimmy Ballew (Riverview, FL)
3) 6S Robbie Smith (Tampa, FL)
4) 88 Andrew Griffin (Seminole, FL)
5) 43 Terry Witherspoon (Jacksonville, FL)
6) 24 Stephen Darvalics (Venice, FL)
7) 55 Kerry Gilbert (Dover, FL)
Brown & Miller Feature
1)92 Matt Kurtz; 2) 82 Danny Martin Jr.; 3) 83 Mark Ruel Jr.; 4) 14 Ryan Partin; 5) 6S Robbie Smith; 6) 11 Brett O’Donnell; 7) 98 Shawn Murray; 8) 24 Stephen Darvalics; 9) 12 Colin Cabre; 10) 55 Kerry Gilbert; 11) 5 Tim Grubaugh; 12) 88 Andrew Griffin; 13) 99 Tanner Witherspoon; 14) 38 Tony Agin; 15) 02 Gene Lasker; 16) G6 Brandon Grubaugh; 17) 0 Jimmy Ballew; 18) 43 Terry Witherspoon; 19) 3A A J Maddox; 20) 0X Brandon Lineberger; 21) 6 Mitchell Webb; 22) 8 Rich Alexander; 23) 83A Bob Auld