Friday Night Stock Car Race Report 05/01/2026
Slot Car Race Report – Twister Raceway
May 1, 2026
Twister Raceway hosted a full evening of competitive slot car action on May 1, featuring both Amateur and Expert classes. Drivers tackled the fast and technical Twister layout, where consistency and clean lane management proved just as critical as outright speed.
Expert Class Results (08:05 Start)
Doug Yarbrough delivered a commanding performance, taking the win with an impressive 292.08 laps. He paired consistency with speed, posting the fastest lap of the night at 4.672 seconds on the blue lane. His control through traffic and smooth heat management gave him a comfortable margin at the top.
Mike Wilson secured second place with 286 laps, maintaining steady pace throughout the race. Piper Clark followed closely in third at 284.52 laps, showing strong competitiveness and keeping pressure on Wilson for much of the event.
Bill Clemans finished fourth with 278.36 laps and demonstrated versatility by setting his best time on the orange lane. Leonard Strand rounded out the top five with 272.57 laps.
Further back, Aaron Rothstein (177 laps) and Chris Alden (159 laps) encountered difficulties that kept them from challenging the leaders, though both showed flashes of speed with sub-5-second lap times.
Key Takeaways:
Yarbrough’s combination of top speed and race consistency set the benchmark. The blue lane proved dominant for fastest laps, with most drivers setting their best times there.
Amateur Class Results (07:05 Start)
Earlier in the evening, the Amateur class put on a competitive showing led by David Bauder, who claimed victory with 273.03 laps. His best lap of 4.899 seconds was the quickest in the field and highlighted a strong all-around performance.
John Kolman finished second with 266.36 laps, staying within striking distance but unable to close the gap. Jack Granchi secured third with 257.05 laps, followed by Mike Strong in fourth at 249.62.
Robert Hanlen (239.46 laps) and Jim Bowes (228.34 laps) completed the field, both maintaining steady runs as they worked through the demanding circuit.
Key Takeaways:
Bauder’s sub-5-second pace gave him a clear edge. The Amateur field showed improving consistency, with several drivers closing the gap to the front.
Overall Event Summary
The Twister circuit once again rewarded smooth driving and precision. Across both classes, the blue lane was the preferred line for fastest laps, and maintaining rhythm proved critical over raw aggression. The Expert field showcased higher lap totals and tighter lap times, while the Amateur group demonstrated strong development and competitive depth.
The night highlighted both elite performance at the top and continued growth among newer racers, setting the stage for even closer competition in upcoming events.
