Belleville, KS – The legendary High Banks of Belleville roared back to life on Friday night as 43 fierce competitors from the United Rebel Sprint Series (URSS) hit the track for Night 1 of the 8th Annual Belleville Sprint Car Nationals – Rick Salem Memorial.
From the drop of the first green flag, the energy was electric. Five heat races set the tone for the evening, each filled with high-speed battles and dramatic finishes as drivers fought for crucial positioning.
Heat Race Recap:
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Heat 1: John Carney II took the win, holding off a strong run from Joey Danley and Johnny Boos.
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Heat 2: Stuart Snyder powered his way to victory, followed by Jordan Knight II and Stephen Richardson.
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Heat 3: Rising star Ryder LaPlante impressed with a solid win, trailed by Jeremy Hewish and Tyler Druecke.
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Heat 4: Lee Goos Jr. was dominant, taking first ahead of Jeremy Campbell and Justin Fifield.
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Heat 5: Witt Gastineau looked fast from the start, grabbing the win and setting the stage for a big night.
C-Main Highlights:
Madison Miller came out on top in the C-Main, while Jeremy Hewish, Don Droud Jr., and Jack Berger raced their way into the B-Feature.
B-Feature Results:
Kyle Jones, Owen Carlson, Tyler Knight, and John Freeman earned their transfer spots into the highly anticipated A-Feature.
A-Feature Showdown:
The main event did not disappoint. Riding the momentum from his heat race win, Witt Gastineau proved unstoppable in the A-Feature, charging to victory and kicking off the weekend in dominant fashion.
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2nd Place: Joey Danley stayed in the hunt all night, finishing a strong second.
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3rd Place: Lee Goos Jr. showed consistency and speed to claim the final podium spot.
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4th and 5th: Stephen Richardson and John Carney II rounded out the top five, each with solid runs.
With Night 1 in the books, fans were left buzzing with anticipation for what’s to come. The Rick Salem Memorial is already shaping up to be one of the most competitive editions yet, and the High Banks of Belleville are once again proving why they’re one of the most iconic venues in sprint car racing.
Stay tuned for Night 2 coverage and more action from Belleville!