Hamilton, Worth, Johnson win big at Hanford's Keller Auto Speedway. Next race Aug. 10

After finishing second to eventual winner Steve Kent in the Trophy Dash, Worth claimed the outside front row starting position for the Main Event and found his toughest competition from Grant Duinkerken, the reigning IMCA sprint car champion. However, Worth won the event, and Duinkerken was forced to settle for second place.

Kaleb Montgomery took third place in the event, and he was followed by Landon Hurst, Cole Macedo, Steven Kent, Richard Vanderweerd, Cole Danell, Joey Ancona, and Danny Faria.
Worth led the field of 18 qualifiers with a lap of 14.170, beating Montgomery’s 14.208 times. Duinkerken, Kent, and Hurst won their respective eight-lap heat races. Kent won the six-lap Trophy Dash.

Eric Hamilton won his first 20-lap IMCA Stock Car Main Event. Hamilton and Larry Thompson shared the front row for the Main, and the duo ran to a 1-2 finish at the checkered flag. Past champion Troy Patee finished third, and point leader Chad Johnson charged from last to finish fourth in the 12-car field. Brock Hamilton settled for fifth, followed by Renn Bane, Rod Bane, Cody Johnson, Ron Hurt, and Tanner Lorenzo.

Bakersfield's Kevin Johnson won the 20-lap IMCA Sport Modified Main Event. Johnson found himself starting last in the 10-car field, and he worked his way to the front of the pack. Johnson battled his way past early leader Garrett Jernagan for the impressive victory. Jernagan settled for second, followed by Jason Nation, Michael Johnson, Jason Pugh, Watsonville point leader Adriane Frost, Todd Carlock, Aaron Farrell, Jared Mounce, and Jack Aguiar. Jernagan and Nation won the eight-lap heat races.
Racing will return to Keller Auto Speedway on August 10 with a show featuring the King of Thunder Winged 360 Sprint Cars, IMCA Western RaceSaver 305 Sprint Cars, IMCA Stock Cars, and Mini Stocks. For further information, go to www.racekingsspeedway.com.