6/19/2005 – Matt Stevens Beats Bigger Motors for his 1st Win of ’05!

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6/19/2005 – Matt Stevens Beats Bigger Motors for his 1st Win of ’05!

Posted on June 19, 2005 by Christopher Galletta Stevens

JUNE 19th, 2005 - OSWEGO KARTING LEAGUE AT GALLETTA'S GREENHOUSE -

Matt Stevens (in his Galletta's #3) got his first win of the year today but it wasn't easy. First he had to follow Neil Gosch (and his brand new #44), as he dominated while leading laps four through twenty before the #44 broke down for the night. Then Matt had to ward off the charges of last week's winner, Mark Miller (in his #007). Mark had actually passed Matt late in the race, but rightly relinquished the lead because he accidentally bumped the #3 out of the spot as he lost control of his #007 in turns three and four.

Chris Stevens began the race in his Galletta's #8 kart, but when his chain gave way he hopped behind the wheel of the Galletta's #1. He was able to mount an impressive charge and reel in the battling leaders Matt and Mark -- even passing them both in one turn -- but couldn't hold on.

Late in the race, a wreck in turn two took Mark and Chris out of the lead and gave Mike Billion (in his #57) the opportunity to take 2nd place, holding off Wesley, Mark, and Chris.

This week brought the debut of two more brand-new karts in addition to Neil's. Brian Bortel debuted his own #15 kart this week, but a violent barrel-rolling flip in practice followed by setup problems parked him for the evening after three laps in the lead. Mark's son, Shane Miller also debuted his new #32 kart, but also had to retire early due to engine problems. However, the week saw a shortened field due to it being Father's Day, and several drivers didn't show up for the event.

6/19/05 40-Lap results:

1. #3 Matt Stevens

2. #57^ Mike Billion

3. #4 Ogre Stevens

4. #007^ Mark Miller

5. #8/#1 Chris Stevens ---DNF---

6. #44^ Neil Gosch

7. #32^ Shane Miller

8. #15 Brian Bortel

^ = 5.5hp motor

DNF = Did not finish race

Galletta's Go-Kart Racing Association Galletta’s Speedway 2005 points Standings

(3 races from 06/05/2005 thru 06/19/2005)

Place	Last week	Points Per Race Average	Total Points	Races of (3)	Race %	Wins	Win %	Laps Led	*Name & Primary Go-Kart = Championships ^=5.5hp**
1	1	121.50	243.0	2	66%	1	50%	29	Mark Miller #007^
2	2	119.25	238.5	2	66%	1	50%	38	Ed Maynes #18
3	3	118.50	335.5	3	100%	1	0%	20	Matt Stevens #3 ******
4	n/a	103.00	103.0	1	33%	0	0%	17	Neil Gosch #44^
5	5	102.16	306.5	3	100%	0	0%	0	Wesley "Ogre" Stevens #4
6	4	99.33	298.0	3	100%	0	0%	0	Chris Stevens #8 ***
7	6	84.50	169.0	2	66%	0	0%	0	Jason Mills #6
8	15	84.00	168.0	2	66%	0	0%	0	Mike Billion #57
9	7	83.00	83.0	1	50%	0	0%	2	Jim Pitsley #1
10	8	80.50	161.0	2	66%	0	0%	11	Gary Miller #0
11	9	79.75	159.5	2	66%	0	0%	0	Fred Collins #2
12	10	77.33	232.0	3	100%	0	0%	3	Brian Bortel #15
13	n/a	77.00	77.0	1	33%	0	0%	0	Shane Miller #32^
14	11	73.25	146.5	2	66%	0	0%	0	Big Ken Pitsley #7
15	12	73.00	73.0	1	33%	0	0%	0	Eric Raponi #83^
16	13	69.50	69.5	1	33%	0	0%	0	Mike Simoneau #5
17	14	65.50	65.5	1	33%	0	0%	0	Adam Barlow #1
18	16	49.00	49.0	1	33%	0	0%	0	Kenny Maynes #20

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