Gerchman drives to win at Bullring; Wiens III leads victors at The Strip

LAS VEGAS REVIEW-JOURNAL

August 20, 2012 - 1:03 am

Chris Gerchman of Lake Havasu City, Ariz., won Saturday's 75-lap Lucas Oil Modified feature at Las Vegas Motor Speedway's Bullring.

Other winners included: Scott Gafforini (Super Late Model); Pete Meyer (Bomber); Kayli Barker (Super Stock); Jason Irwin (Legend 25-lap and 35-lap); Damon Blakemon (Thunder); Chris Trickle (Bandolero Bandit); Noah Gragson (Bandolero Outlaw); and Nikky Saxon (Legends Semi-Pro/Young Lions).

Also, Ted Wiens III won the Super Pro final to highlight Saturday's drag-racing card at The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway. Other winners included: Bob Coulter (Pro); Rick Emanuel (Sportsman); Colton Chamberlain (Motorcycle); Vince Generalao Jr. (Pro Index); Keoki Desa (Junior Dragster Thunder); and Chad Webber (Junior Dragster Lightning).

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