29th Annual
Hutchinson Nationals
Dirt Champ Cars, Late Model Stock Cars, Late Model Sportsman, Mini-Modified & Road Runners
On the Historic Half-Mile Racetrack at the
Kansas State Fairgrounds
Hutchinson, Kansas
Sunday – July 28, 1985
Sanctioned by – National Championship Racing Association (N.C.R.A.)
Promotional company – Speedways Inc. of Wichita, Kansas
Race director – C. Ray Hall of Wichita, Kansas
Flagman / starter – Nunie Coleman of Wichita, Kansas
Announcer – Warren Hardy of Wichita, Kansas
Attendance – 5,500
Road Runner
A Feature – 26 Cars – Purse for First Place: $300
Place |
Driver |
From |
Starting Position |
1 |
Alan Bullard |
Great Bend, Kansas |
12 |
2 |
Mike Craig |
Manhattan, Kansas |
4 |
3 |
Jeff Tector |
Galva, Kansas |
6 |
4 |
Ed Peabody |
Wichita, Kansas |
3 |
5 |
Gayle Smith |
Hutchinson, Kansas |
7 |
6 |
Neal Nuss |
Russell, Kansas |
15 |
7 |
Marty Steinert |
Hoisington, Kansas |
21 |
8 |
Albert Ramey |
Wichita, Kansas |
17 |
9 |
John Cullison |
Hutchinson, Kansas |
2 |
10 |
Perry Rice |
Hutchinson, Kansas |
25 |
14 |
Linda Debbrecht |
Wichita, Kansas |
26 |
|
Greg Lingle |
Hutchinson, Kansas |
1 |
|
Kick Brown |
Hutchinson, Kansas |
5 |
|
Dennis Scarff |
Junction City, Kansas |
8 |
|
Darryl Johnson |
Derby, Kansas |
9 |
|
Rod Truitt |
Turon, Kansas |
10 |
|
Ken Umscheid |
Manhattan, Kansas |
11 |
|
Bob Arnold |
Salina, Kansas |
13 |
|
Jerry Richardson |
Wichita, Kansas |
14 |
|
Brad Haas |
Benton, Kansas |
16 |
|
Wes Mohr, Jr. |
Hutchinson, Kansas |
18 |
|
Rick Mueller |
Wichita, Kansas |
19 |
|
Roger Bennett |
Junction City, Kansas |
20 |
|
Gary Chattam |
Enid, Oklahoma |
22 |
|
Jim Childs |
Hutchinson, Kansas |
23 |
|
Reggie Green |
Hutchinson, Kansas |
24 |
Bullard passed Craig for the win in the final 100-yards of the race.
Mini-Modified
A Feature – 10 Cars
Place |
Car # |
Driver |
From |
Starting Position |
1 |
33 |
Bill Rigsby |
Wichita, Kansas |
2 |
2 |
1 |
Steve Stults |
Wichita, Kansas |
4 |
3 |
77 |
Dwight Schroeder |
Newton, Kansas |
3 |
4 |
25 |
Jerry Wilson |
Wichita, Kansas |
8 |
5 |
15 |
Larry Balthazor |
Wichita, Kansas |
5 |
6 |
57 |
Allan Unruh |
Newton, Kansas |
7 |
7 |
59 |
Shelby Steenson |
Abilene, Kansas |
6 |
8 |
95 |
Tony Peters |
Wichita, Kansas |
1 |
|
10T |
Carl Tosh |
Wichita, Kansas |
9 |
|
3M |
Bob Murra |
Wichita, Kansas |
10 |
#33 Bill Rigsby of Wichita, Kansas leading several unidentified cars in the mini-modified feature race on this afternoon – Rigsby collection
#33 Bill Rigsby leading eventual second place finisher Steve Stults in the mini-modified feature race – Rigsby collection
#33 Bill Rigsby on the scales after his victory in the mini-modified feature race – Rigsby collection
Limited Sportsman
A Feature
Place |
Driver |
From |
Starting Position |
1 |
Harlan Gile |
Wichita, Kansas |
2 |
2 |
Dane Shockey |
Wichita, Kansas |
8 |
3 |
Steve Weddle |
Andover, Kansas |
4 |
4 |
Rick Mueller |
Wichita, Kansas |
17 |
5 |
Rob Glasse |
Andover, Kansas |
16 |
6 |
Donovan Kundiger |
Westmoreland, Kansas |
14 |
|
Johnny Whitmore |
Wichita, Kansas |
3 |
|
Troy Gemmill |
Ponca City, Oklahoma |
5 |
|
Ricky Dunsworth |
Hutchinson, Kansas |
6 |
|
Tom Yocom |
Hillsboro, Kansas |
7 |
|
Mike Yocom |
Hillsboro, Kansas |
9 |
|
Jim Shrome |
Ponca City, Oklahoma |
10 |
|
Joe Smith |
Enid, Oklahoma |
11 |
|
Jerry Deer |
Enid, Oklahoma |
12 |
|
Carl Masters |
Wichita, Kansas |
13 |
|
Pinky Mullens |
Wichita, Kansas |
15 |
DNF |
Buddy Mullens |
Wichita, Kansas |
1 |
Buddy Mullens led early before sliding into the outside wall.
Late Model Sportsman
A Feature – 24 Cars – 40 Laps
Place |
Driver |
From |
Starting Position |
1 |
John Arnce |
Haysville, Kansas |
13 |
2 |
Shelby Steenson |
Abilene, Kansas |
10 |
3 |
Ed Borecky |
Hutchinson, Kansas |
5 |
4 |
Delbert Smith |
Wichita, Kansas |
7 |
5 |
Lonnie Smith |
Wichita, Kansas |
3 |
6 |
Bill Hickey |
Wichita, Kansas |
2 |
7 |
Bobby Simmons |
Wichita, Kansas |
18 |
8 |
Ted Martin |
Dodge City, Kansas |
22 |
9 |
Al Purkey |
Manhattan, Kansas |
8 |
10 |
Gary Haas |
Valley Center, Kansas |
16 |
|
Bud Purkey |
Coffeyville, Kansas |
1 |
|
Rodger Peck |
Manhattan, Kansas |
6 |
|
John Craig |
Manhattan, Kansas |
9 |
|
Ken Sweet |
Wichita, Kansas |
11 |
|
Greg Ward |
Salina, Kansas |
12 |
|
Loyd Farr |
Nickerson, Kansas |
14 |
|
Frank Key |
Wichita, Kansas |
15 |
|
Karl Kraft |
Wichita, Kansas |
17 |
|
Ron Borecky |
Hutchinson, Kansas |
19 |
|
Joe Woods |
Wichita, Kansas |
20 |
|
Randy Woodside |
Wichita, Kansas |
21 |
|
Dwight Schroeder |
Newton, Kansas |
23 |
|
Errol Lank |
Wichita, Kansas |
24 |
DNF |
Bob Billups |
Maize, Kansas |
4 |
Billups’ car blew a tire on the thirtieth lap.
Late Model Stock Car
A Feature – 23 Cars – 40 Laps – Purse for First Place: $2,000
Place |
Driver |
From |
Starting Position |
1 |
Delbert Smith |
Wichita, Kansas |
2 |
2 |
Joe Kosiski |
Des Moines, Iowa |
6 |
3 |
Roger Chism |
Springfield, Missouri |
3 |
4 |
Johnny Runyan |
Wichita, Kansas |
4 |
5 |
Larry McDaniels |
Wichita, Kansas |
16 |
6 |
Doug Ingalls |
Longview, Texas |
11 |
7 |
Dhon Hauserman |
Wichita, Kansas |
1 |
8 |
Greg Ward |
Salina, Kansas |
15 |
9 |
Terry Guinn |
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma |
14 |
10 |
Larry Harvey, Jr. |
Kansas City, Kansas |
8 |
|
Don Davis, Jr. |
Hutchinson, Kansas |
5 |
|
Mel Potts |
Salina, Kansas |
7 |
|
James Shepherd |
Wichita Falls, Texas |
9 |
|
Stan Swett |
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma |
10 |
|
Shelby Steenson |
Abilene, Kansas |
12 |
|
Don McAda |
Wichita Falls, Texas |
13 |
|
Harold Winton |
Waurika, Oklahoma |
17 |
|
Clay Julian |
Great Bend, Kansas |
18 |
|
Ron Dauer |
Lindsborg, Kansas |
19 |
|
Brice Leonard |
Marysville, Kansas |
20 |
|
Don Morris |
Junction City, Kansas |
21 |
|
Terry Deatherage |
Houston, Texas |
22 |
|
David Brack |
Great Bend, Kansas |
23 |
#77 Shelby Steenson of Abilene, Kansas was unable to make the restart of the 40-lap championship race. Click your mouse on the photo to see another taken a few minutes later of the other side of the car as the wreckers moved toward the pits - Mike Cornelison photos
Dirt Champ
First Heat Race
Place |
Driver |
From |
1 |
Pete Frazier |
Tulsa, Oklahoma |
2 |
Terry Doss |
Tulsa, Oklahoma |
3 |
Donnie Crawford |
Tulsa, Oklahoma |
4 |
Bob Ewell |
Dallas, Texas |
5 |
Shane Carson |
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma |
Dirt Champ
Second Heat Race
Place |
Driver |
From |
1 |
Mike Peters |
Wichita, Kansas |
2 |
Tony Armstrong |
Tulsa, Oklahoma |
3 |
Jay Mauysin |
Dodge City, Kansas |
4 |
Jiggs Founds |
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma |
5 |
Bob McCutchen |
Tulsa, Oklahoma |
Dirt Champ
Third Heat Race
Place |
Driver |
From |
1 |
Jon Johnson |
Utica, Kansas |
2 |
Bruce Jennings |
Norman, Oklahoma |
3 |
Jeff Forshee |
Wichita, Kansas |
4 |
Devlin Polkinghorn |
Dodge City, Kansas |
5 |
Gary Sater |
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma |
Dirt Champ
Fourth Heat Race
Place |
Driver |
From |
1 |
Bob Ewell |
Dallas, Texas |
2 |
Dennis Parks |
Liberal, Kansas |
3 |
Donnie Crawford |
Tulsa, Oklahoma |
4 |
Jack Moulton |
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma |
5 |
Danny Woods |
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma |
Dirt Champ
B Feature Race
Place |
Driver |
From |
1 |
Stan Constant |
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma |
2 |
Garry Lee Maier |
Dodge City, Kansas` |
3 |
Ernest Jennings |
Norman, Oklahoma |
4 |
Troy Matchen |
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma |
5 |
Jim Selenke |
Wichita, Kansas |
6 |
Ricky Jennings |
Norman, Oklahoma |
7 |
Ken Brewer |
Choctaw, Oklahoma |
8 |
Richard Windle |
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma |
9 |
Dale Borger |
Jetmore, Kansas |
10 |
Floyd Ratcliff |
Tulsa, Oklahoma |
Dirt Champ
A Feature Race – 40 Laps – Purse for First Place: $2,000
Place |
Driver |
From |
1 |
Shane Carson |
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma |
2 |
Pete Frazier |
Tulsa, Oklahoma |
3 |
Jon Johnson |
Utica, Kansas |
4 |
Bob Ewell |
Dallas, Texas |
5 |
Jeff Forshee |
Wichita, Kansas |
6 |
Garry Lee Maier |
Dodge City, Kansas |
8 |
Devlin Polkinghorn |
Dodge City, Kansas |
9 |
Troy Matchen |
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma |
10 |
Ernest Jennings |
Norman, Oklahoma |
Johnson led the first 28 laps in the Carol Nance #1n before being passed by Carson on the 28th lap in the Pat Suchy Chevy #76s Gambler.
Eventual second place finisher Pete Frazier of Tulsa, Oklahoma in the OFIXCO #21 leads eventual 40-lap championship winner Shane Carson of Oklahoma City in the #76s Pat Suchy Chevrolet – Shane Carson collection
Shane Carson of Oklahoma City in the #76s Pat Suchy Chevrolet Gambler house car at Hutchinson – Shane Carson collection
Shane Carson after winning the 40-lap championship race – Shane Carson collection
Championship winning car owner and engine builder Pat Suchy of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Shane Carson collection |
Jon Johnson in the Carol Nance owned #1n dirt champ car won the third heat race and then led the first 28 laps of the 40-lap championship race before fading to finish in third place – Brian Carroll collection
Don Morris Warren Vincent photo |
Buddy Mullens James Anderson collection |
Pinky Mullens Mullens family collection |
John Arnce 81 Speedway program |
Don Davis, Jr. Warren Vincent photo |
Mel Potts Warren Vincent photo |
Ron Dauer Warren Vincent photo |
David Brack Warren Vincent photo |
Larry McDaniels Bill Rogers collection |
Bud Purkey Mike Cornelison photo |
Joe Kosiski Midwest Racing Archives website |
Ed Borecky Hutchinson News |
Dhon Hauserman Rick Kippes photo |
Rob Glasse Warren Vincent photo |
Al Purkey Purkey collection |
Terry Deatherage Warren Vincent photo |
Gary Haas Warren Vincent photo |
Rick Mueller Lehman collection |
Alan Bullard Bullard collection |
Frank Key 81 Speedway program |
Karl Kraft 81 Speedway program |
Ken Sweet 81 Speedway program |
Johnny Runyan 81 Speedway program |
Lonnie Smith Fraizer collection |
Joe Woods Lehman collection |
Greg Ward Mike Cornelison photo |
Garry Lee Maier Steve Hardin collection |
Jeff Forshee Brian Carroll collection |
Stan Constant NCRA program |
Dwight Schroeder Schroeder collection |
Bob Ewell Warren Vincent photo |
Mike Peters Brian Carroll collection |
Ernest Jennings Rudy Garcia collection from the Racing From the Past website |
Jim Selenke J D and Jannie Porter collection from the Racing From the Past website |
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