BOSS ELIMINATOR XXVII – JULY 24, 2005

With no worries about weather and near perfect conditions for racing (and marriage proposals), hundreds of spectators and fans were treated to another day of great racing, close finishes, and plenty of excitement while watching the closely matched field of Sportsman Motorcycle racers.

During qualifications, Kirk Speelman earned #1 Qualifier status by posting a .019 reaction time, which also resulted in his award of a bye run in Round #1. During the lunch break, #3 qualifier Hans Tautscher stunned the crowd by proposing marriage to his long-time girlfriend Kim Brown – on bended knee at the starting line!! When starter Tom Sanders presented the ring, Kim said “Yes” and both were greeted by well wishers with words of encouragement, advice, and understanding apologies (to Kim as Hans left the celebration early to get ready for Round #1….).

In the semi-finals, Speelman defeated Jeremiah Grant – advancing to the final round where he met Wayne Cox of Black & White Motorsports. Cox had earlier defeated George Brooks Sr. in their semi-final match up.

Cox, who may have been “extra nervous”, or maybe just “over excited” about his 1^st final round appearance of the year, left the starting line a LOT to early (-.033) and handed Speelman the final round victory.

With only 51 points separating #2 through #7 in the points standings, the 2^nd half of the 2005 season promises to be just as exciting as the 1^st half. The big question remains... Can anyone catch “Bomber” John Widman and unseat him from his #1 position for the points championship?

The next events, scheduled for August 13^th and 14^th, will undoubtedly kick off the 2^nd half of the season with a bang!!!

Current points standings can be accessed by clicking “RACE RESULTS” at www.blackandwhitemotorsports.com.