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Challenger Raceway
Summer Fest 2005

Barbaras' winning Rocket Chassis # 17 dirt car. Power comes from a Rhodes Performance Racing Engine
and American Racers keep it hooked to the ground. Keith is a mechanic at Forbes Field Garage
and has been actively racing for 14 years, some of his many accomplishments include winning the
2001 PPMS Late Model Championship and MACS 2003 Rookie of the Year title. .

Ron Davies was a front runner most of the night and finished third .

David Scott drove hard all night and went home 5th.

Bob Close has won a few at Challenger over the years and came in second this time.

John Britsky has always been a favorite but only managed a top 20 tonight.

Matt Lux has stepped up his racing efforts and finished a strong 4th.

Dutch and Ron Davies in action. The # 40 of Ron Davies ran up front all night
and finished 3rd while Dutch fell off to finish 15th

Lynn Geisler looked like he had the car to win until Barbara literally blew right on by.
Geisler still had an excellent run to finish 7th.

# 04 Bob Close on his charge to the front

 

Your not leaving Challenger without at least one three wide shot (Blazovich, Blose, and Close)

When the dust settled these two were still at it

One of Barbaras many challenges during the night

The conclusion of a great race. Congratulations to Keith Barbara.

Keith Barbara , 2005 Summer Fest Feature Winner.

Its the brave photographer who stands his ground for what could possibly be his final shot.