July 2010 Archives

KVRA stars met up with the Alabama gang at Thunderhill Raceway in Summertown, Tennessee on Saturday night, July 24th. It was an awesome night at Thunderhill Raceway Saturday night, despite record-breaking temperatures. Corky Broughton won his first race in the KVRA series by winning heat race number one. Tony Simmons won heat race number two, holding off Matt Moore in the #37 car. Matt was excited he was able to hold off his dad, KVRA's president, Mark Moore, to take the second spot in heat number two. The feature race was an intense battle between #261 Tony Simmons and #33 Mark Moore. Tony started on the pole and lead most of the way. Mark was able to pass Tony on about lap number six and led that lap, but Tony passed him again on the next lap and led the remainder of the laps. Simmons won by about two car lengths over Moore. Special thanks to Wayne Burns and his staff at the Thunderhill Raceway facility. Thanks to all the KVRA drivers who participated: #1 Corky Broughton, #35 Cindy Ford, #39 Cookie, #40 Dennis English, #37 Matt Moore, #33 Mark Moore, #29 Jason Bailey, #89 Wayne Burns, and #261 Tony Simmons. Thanks to all the car owners: Tom Richardson (#261), Larry Bailey (#29 and #89), and Mark Moore (#1, #33, #35, #39, #37, and #40). Thanks to the fans at Thunderhill. We look forward to seeing everyone at Paducah International Raceway next Friday, July 30th.

KVRA founder and president presents Corky Broughton of Murray, Kentucky with his first trophy

Mark Moore presents #261 car owner, Tom Richardson, and driver, Tony Simmons, with the feature and heat-winning tropies

#29 and #89 car owner, Larry Bailey, of the Alabama gang from Athens, Alabama

From left to right: Tony Simmons, Mark Moore, Matt Moore, and Dennis English

On Wednesday, July 21, 2010, two of KVRA's stars visited the Kentucky Sheriff's Boys and Girls Ranch in Gilbertsville, Kentucky. Matt Moore and Corky Broughton of Murray, Kentucky showed off the 1937 Pontiac, driven by Matt Moore to the boys at the sheriff's ranch. Matt even did a little bit of an exhibition driving show in the grass for the kids. The response from the boys was great, and Matt and Corky did a great job sharing some facts about racing in general, how KVRA works, and about the #37 vintage race car. Special thanks to Matt and Corky for donating their time and effort for this great cause.

Matt Moore answers questions for some of the boys

Matt Moore shows off his engine

Some of the boys posing for a photo at the Boy's Ranch

The stars of Kentucky Vintage were back at Paducah International Raceway on July 9th. Due to some rain and cloud cover, the track was fast and in excellent condition for racing. Pat Halvorson took the early lead in heat race number one and went on to win. Heat race number two was a battle between Dave Davidson, Dennis English, Matt Moore, and Mark Moore. Mark Moore took the win after starting in the rear. The feature race was even more intense with KVRA's president Mark Moore of Murray, Kentucky starting in the third row and battling his way to victory, making a last lap pass on the outside of Dave Davidson. This was probably the best action of the night at PIR. We appreciate everyone driving clean and respecting their fellow competitors. Special thanks to Bob Sargent and his entire staff at PIR, and the following drivers: (35) Cindy Ford, (1) Corky Broughton, (37) Matt Moore, (40) Dennis English, (38) Luke Rutter, (33) Mark Moore, (16) Dave Davidson, (88) Kenny Brannon, (61) Pat Halvorson. Thanks to car owners Mark Moore (1, 33, 35, 37, 40 & 39), Dave Davidson (16), Pat Halvorson (88 & 61). Please check this website for some schedule changes.

From left to right: Pat Halvorson - winner, heat one, Mark Moore - winner, heat two and feature race, 2nd place - Dave Davidson, 3rd place - Matt Moore, and 4th place - Luke Rutter

KVRA participants met again at Clarksville Saturday night, July 3rd. Matt Moore of Murray, Kentucky picked up the win in heat race number one. Brian Steele won heat race number two. Sparks flew during the fireworks show and also in KVRA's feature event. Brian Steele had something break in the W4 Weaver Motorsports entry and a huge crash ensued in turn one. Rex Rutter in the W3 ended up on top of Steele's car with five other cars involved in the incident. The 37, 1, 40, 42, and the W3 were able to continue in the race. Steele's W4 was not able to finish the event. Mark Moore of Murray, Kentucky moved into the number one position after the wreck and led the rest of the way, continuing his winning streak. Thanks to the following participants: Rex Rutter (W3), Brian Steele (W4), Dave Davidson (16), Dennis English (42), Matt Moore (37), Cindy Ford (35), Corky Broughton (1), Luke Rutter (40), Cookie (39), and Mark Moore (33). Thanks to the car owners: David Weaver of Providence, Kentucky (W3 & W4), Dave Davidson of Henderson, Kentucky (16), Dennis English of Benton, Kentucky (42), and Mark Moore of Murray, Kentucky (1, 37, 39, 40, 35, 33). Special thanks to William Scogin and his staff at Clarksville Speedway, and to all the fans that came out. We look forward to seeing you at Paducah International Raceway in Paducah, Kentucky next Friday, July 9th.

From right to left: Mark Moore, Luke Rutter, Rex Rutter, and Matt Moore

From left to right: Matt Moore and Brian Steele