We had eighteen late models make the trip through rain and snow, hoping it would clear in time for practice. When clouds gave way to blue skies late morning, the trailers were busted open and late models rolled out. 
After one more short rain delay, it was clear racing. It was a very impressive sight seeing all the Airport Auto Brokers Late Models lined up in pit row and all the teams should be proud for making AABLM Northern California’s premier touring late model series.
The fast time plaque sponsored by Speedy Signs went to Randy Huston who qualified first quick with a 15.690. Next was Mike Doss, who brought a 15.843. Mike Lovell with a 15.947, Dave Miller with 16.003, Kevin Ostern rounded out the top five with 16.016.
Mike Doss, AABLM’s promoter, lined up the cars for both 6 lap trophy dashes by having them draw a card for position. For the A Dash, Huston drew first, and pulled the Ace, putting him on the pole. Doss pulled a 6, Lovell pulled the 3, Miller a 4, Ostern a 5. That left the outside pole to Corey James, Huston won the dash. Following him was James, Lovell, Miller, Doss and Ostern.
Jeremy Donahoo of Cloverdale won the B dash. Following was Allen Gibney, Dallas Shane, Eureka’s regular Brandon Barnwell #56 and Mike Bourbon.
After a long day with rain and a full field of late models, we knew the feature race was going to be an exciting “Scottfeild Executive Hotels 75 laps Feature Event”. Joining the AABLM regulars, were a few of Redwood Acres Raceway’s own. Joe McDonald, Brandon Barnwell and Jerry Peterson were driving double duty in the sportsman’s class. Clay Caturegli had the pole and Jim Stillman was on his outside, Caturegli got the jump on the start and led the next 16 laps. Stillman was leading, when the first of 3 cautions came out on lap 20 for Donahoo hitting the water barrels at the exit gate, giving the spotters in turn 2 an unexpected shower. The Donahoo Excavating #05 retired to the pits for the evening. On the restart, Stillman led the field with hard charging Miller on his tail, following by James, Lovell, Ostern and Caturegli rounding out the top 5. The second caution on lap 47 for Caturegli who spun in turn 4, and the final yellow 3 laps later on lap 50 was in turn 2 for Gibney and Shane. With the weather putting the whole night behind schedule and 25 laps to go, we hear over the 
official’s radio we had 20 minutes until curfew. Johnny Miskill, the AABLM flagman, came back over the radio to assure everyone we would make it, the drivers were doing an excellent job and that should be our last caution. AABLM was able to get all 75 laps in under curfew. Miller took the checker flag and is another first time winner for AABLM. James, our last race’s winner, finished second, holding onto the points lead. Stillman finished 3rd, Lovell finished 4th, and Doss finished 5th after almost going a lap down from the lap 1 incident. A big thank you to Redwood Acres Raceway for hosting us; we all felt welcomed.
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Bob Cook
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1. Won’t need much sunscreen 2. Free waffles at the Clarion (so book your rooms now) 3. Can Corey James make it two in a row 4. You might see anther first time AABLM winner 5. AABLM’s new retro design tee shirts, hat and sweatshirts are in
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See You at the Track
Bob Cook
Our series sponsor, Clarion Hotel, is offing a Racers Special of $75.00 per night.
Just mention AABLM and Redwood Acres Raceway.
AABLM’s next race is Saturday May 22, 2010 at Redwood Acres Raceway This is the 1st of 2 scheduled points races for us at the Redwood Acres Raceway.
Our series sponsor, Clarion Hotel, is offing a Racers Special of $75.00 per night. Just mention AABLM and Redwood Acres Raceway.
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It was a rare night in Lakeport as the community came together for Makenna Rose Enger and the Make A Wish Foundation. Makenna was beautiful in her red ball gown and gave a heart rendering rendition of Star Spangled Banner. She sang to a packed house as the stands and infield were full of her fans, who were all a part of making her wish come true. She made every one of us proud to be an American and it was an honor to hear her. She in turn was honored with several gifts from her 
admirers and well wishers; The Airport Auto Brokers Late models were lined up on the front stretch when Bill and Bev Mcvey gave Makenna a spring bouquet of flowers. Nolan Forsythe, representing the jammer division, presented her with a checkered flag signed by all the drivers. David Furia, Lakeport Speedway promoter, presented an honorary Speedway officials shirt and Mike Doss, representing the late model division, gave a stuffed bear sporting the AABLM logo. Our songstress was then put into the pace car and gave the order, “Gentlemen, start your engines!” Makenna took her parade lap and was cheered off the track.
The Airport Auto Brokers Late models rolled back into town; you would think the circus was here with all colorful cars, the talented drivers and the crews sporting their new AABLM shirts. AABLM is one of the elite Late Model series in California and is based in Lake County, 
originating at Lakeport Speedway. The series is sponsored by Lake County’s own Airport Auto Broker and many other local Businesses. Our drivers originate from all over Northern Ca. We should all be proud of all the AABLM drivers, crew, staff and fans, for making this an awesome series to watch and participate in.
The fast time plaque sponsored by Speedy Signs went to Mike Doss for qualifying the quickest with an 11.816, followed by Kevin Ostern, 2009 Champion with 11.924, Mike Lovell 11.927, Noel McCormack Jr, 2008 Champion with 11.946 and Jeremy Hopkins rounding out the top 5 with an 11.964.
Rookie driver Dallas Shane won the B dash over Kevin Estep, Mike Bourbon, Clay Caturegli, Allen Gibney and Jim Stillman. McCormack won his first trophy dash with the AABLM, followed by Doss, Hopkins, Corey James, Lovell and Ostern, who finished 6th after hitting the wall hard on the last lap due to mechanical failure. Ostern was done for the evening, making this only his second time out of the top 10 in his AABLM racing career.
When we heard “Gentlemen start your engines” we knew the Gifford’s Backhoe 75 lap feature late model race was going to be exciting. With a 10 invert, Dallas had the pole and Jim Stillman was on his outside. The first caution on lap 5 was for Hopkins’ spin turn in 2 and another 3 laps later for Kevin Estep and Doss in turn 4. Doss hit the turn 4 wall hard, and watched the rest of the race from the infield. With a long green flag run, 
Corey James made his way to the front and was able to put a few 
lappers behind him when the 3rd and final caution came out for Eric Graham’s spin in turn 4. The field bunched up again and James had to hold off hard charging Hopkins and Forrest Kuecker for the next 20 laps. James took the 
checker over Hopkins, Kuecker, Lovell, McCormack and Ken Gifford rounding out the top 5. After the race, James could be seen with his crew in their new bright orange uniform shirts smiling ear to ear. Good job Corey and the #34 team.
Next race is Saturday May 22, 2010 at Redwood Acres Raceway with a full night of entertainment featuring the Real Stock, Mini Stock, Roadrunners, Thunder Roadsters and AABLM. This is the 1st of 2 scheduled stops for us at the Redwood Acres Raceway.
AABLM driver, crew, Staff and Fans would like to thank Makenna Rose Enger and her family for making a good night of racing into a wonderful night for all.
See You at the Track
Bob Cook
Airport Auto Brokers Late Models’ return to Lakeport Speedway after a 2 week break. Lakeport’s opening night was a washout, although we managed to get in qualifying at the Super Speedway before the rain came, so it’s been over 200 days since a Late Model has raced at the Super Speedway. The last time we were here, Forest Kuecker had taken the checker. A recap of the season so far, we have had 2 different drivers receive the fast time award by Dan Knight of Speedy Sign, the awards went to Jeremy Hopkins @ Lakeport Speedway and Trevor Cristiani @ Ukiah Speedway. Eric Gannon & Jeremy Hopkins won the dashes at Ukiah, and 2009 AABLM Champion Kevin Ostern won the feature that night.
Lakeport Speedway has some special events planned for this upcoming evening. On May 8th, Makenna Enger is going to have her wish come true and sing the National Anthem. But that’s not all; Lakeport Speedway is going to have her sing the National Anthem right before the main event in front of our own Airport Auto Brokers Late Models. So AABLM drivers, let’s make this a memory she will never forget. Also there will be Pro-Jammers, Junior-Jammers, Bombers, Street Stocks and Mini Stocks along with Kids Car Rides. It also will be Fan Appreciation Night (F.A.N), where the Grandstand admission will be reduced to show appreciation to our fans. Don’t forget there will be practice Friday night 4-7pm
See you at the track
Bob Cook
