March 17
Canyon Speedway Park,
Peoria, AZ
Sanction: FK Rod Ends Southwest Dirt Racing Association (State 48 Shamrock Classic) - $700
Information provided by: Track reports (last updated March 19, 10:56 am)
Cornell posts SWDRA victory at Canyon
State 48 Shamrock Classic
- John Cornell
- Brad Williams
- Craig Parker
- Bruce Duckett
- Steve Stultz
- James Laing
- John Brinkley
- Donald Curtis
- Jerry Fincher
- Mike Masters
- Doug Paxson
- Brett Hegeman
What won the race: Reigning series champion John Cornell of Phoenix, Ariz., won his second SWDRA races of the season and 10th of his career Saturday at Canyon Speedway Park. Cornell took the checkers ahead of Brad Williams and his Cornell's teammate, Craig Parker.
Key notes: Cornell previously won the series opener on Feb. 17 at Central Arizona Speedway. ... Four drivers completed the 30-lap distance. ... Kelly Johnson scratched from the main event because of mechanical problems. ... A Central Arizona practice night has been scheduled for March 23, the night before the next SWDRA event in Casa Grande.
Winner's sponsors: Cornell's Rocket Chassis is sponsored by ATEC Engineering.
Car count: 13
Dash winner: James Laing
Heat race winners: John Brinkley, Steve Stultz
Next series race: March 24, Central Arizona Speedway (Casa Grande, AZ) $700
Editor's note: Corrects Brad Williams as runner-up; updates car count to 13.