Just when you think May is finally here and the weather should be nice with sunshine and warm breezes up pops “Old Man Winter” again. The phone at the track was ringing off of the hook with people wanting to know are we racing or is it raining. Heck who was worried about rain we were checking to make sure there wasn’t a snow storm brewing somewhere. The rain and snow did hold off for the evening and we were able to get the races in but it was definitely a cold one. I do want to thank the drivers, their crews and families as well as the fans who came out to support the racing at Kamp Motor Speedway on such a cold evening.

Speaking of drivers I would like to take this time to congratulate the feature winners from May 3rd.

In the Late Model for his first ever Late Model win it was the #14 of Kerry Mathew who was giving the speech and accepting the trophy in the Allstar Victory Lane. It really was just a matter of time for Kerry’s win to come along as he is one of the most improved drivers at Kamp Motor Speedway. Kerry and his family are always a joy to have at Kamp Motor Speedway and we want to applaud Kerry’s Late Model win. Congratulations Kerry on a great job of racing. We would also like to congratulate Rob Starkey on his heat win. Something happened to Rob’s car and he did not start the feature.

In the Modifieds it was the #130 of Chad Osterhoff who had wielded his way into Allstar Victory Lane. Chad won the last Modified feature of the 2007 season and it sure hasn’t taken him long to get back into the swing of things this season. Congratulations Chad on your feature win.

In the Sportsman it was the #27 of Derrick Hufford who was accepting the trophy and giving the interview on Saturday night. Derrick finished just ahead of his dad Scott to take the win and close behind was Grandpa Rick Hufford who finished 4th. Congratulations Derrick on your feature win and congratulations to the whole Hufford team on a great Sportsman race.

In the Street Stock class it was the #99 of Jerrad Krick who made his way to the checkered flag first on Saturday night. Jerrad is very competitive in his racing and was the 2007 Street Stock champion. Congratulations Jerrad on your feature win.

In the Modlites it was the #22 of Brian Menefee who made his way to the Allstar Victory Lane. The Modlites are a fun group to have here at the track and we want to congratulate Brian on his feature win.

Because of the cold the decision was made to postpone the Powderpuff race until this weekend May 10th.

This weeks 50/50 winner was Lee Bender of West Lafayette, Indiana. Lee was holding ticket number 038618 worth $204.50. Congratulations Lee on your win.

This weeks “Kid’s Trophy” winner was Sawyer Laffoon of Sheldon, Illinois. Sawyer is 3 years old. Congratulations Sawyer on your win.

There was no “Kamp Lucky 5″ winner this week. This weeks pot will be worth $400

This weekend is Mother’s Day and we would like to wish all of our Mother’s out there a Happy Mother’s Day. To celebrate Mother’s Day the first 100 mothers through the grandstands will receive a flower as a Happy Mother’s Day wish from us here at Kamp Motor Speedway.

As I announced on Saturday we are putting together a play area for the little ones at Kamp Motor Speedway. We have put in a sandbox (built by Jim Westfall of Westfall Auto Repair in West Lafayette, Indiana) and some Little Tyke playthings along with a picnic table. It is located behind the grandstands by the restrooms in the fenced in area. There are other things planned to do in there but the rain and cold has hampered the work on that project.

We would like to congratulate Mike and Gina Staggs on the birth of their new son. Morgan Wayne Staggs was born sometime last week (I don’t have the particulars on the day and time). Morgan weighed 8 lbs 7 1/2 oz. and was 20 1/2 inches long. Both mother and baby are doing fine. Morgan is also welcomed home by big brother Michael. Congratulations to the whole Staggs family.

In closing I would again ask you to keep our armed forces serving at home and abroad in your thoughts and prayers as they wage the war against terrorism. They do their job so you can be free to do yours. With all that said until next time be happy and be safe.

Gayle

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