JK F1 Race Report 04/18/2026
The JK F1 class delivered a competitive and fast-paced race at Twister on April 18, 2026, with a strong field of twelve drivers battling across two heats. Qualifying times were tight at the top, and the race itself saw consistent lap totals separate the frontrunners from the rest.
Doug Yarbrough took the overall win with a dominant performance, combining a 4.849 qualifying effort with the top race total of 286.57 laps. His consistency on the blue lane secured a comfortable margin of victory.
Piper Clark finished second with 281.10 laps. After qualifying with a solid 4.915, Piper maintained a steady pace throughout the race, holding position ahead of the rest of the field but unable to close the gap to the leader.
David Bauder claimed third place at 273.20 laps. His qualifying run of 4.918 kept him in contention early, and consistent laps allowed him to round out the podium.
Shawn Sweeney finished fourth with 271.33 laps. Despite not qualifying at the very top, Shawn delivered one of the quicker race laps at 4.901 and stayed competitive throughout.
Mike Wilson took fifth place with 269 laps. He posted the fastest qualifying time of the event at 4.847 but was unable to translate that pace into a higher finishing position over the full race distance.
Chris Alden finished sixth overall with 267.16 laps. His 4.963 best lap showed strong pace as he worked through traffic on the yellow lane.
Leonard Strand secured seventh with 261.99 laps, followed by Robert Hanlen in eighth at 248.43. Both drivers showed steady improvement over their qualifying times but couldn’t match the leaders’ consistency.
John Kolman finished ninth with 244.34 laps, while Mike Strong rounded out the top ten at 238.65 laps.
Landen Crampton placed eleventh with 216.88 laps, and Bill Clemans finished twelfth with 208 laps. Clemans showed notable speed in qualifying with a 4.886 but struggled to maintain that pace during the race.
Final Finishing Order:
- Doug Yarbrough – 286.57
- Piper Clark – 281.10
- David Bauder – 273.20
- Shawn Sweeney – 271.33
- Mike Wilson – 269
- Chris Alden – 267.16
- Leonard Strand – 261.99
- Robert Hanlen – 248.43
- John Kolman – 244.34
- Mike Strong – 238.65
- Landen Crampton – 216.88
- Bill Clemans – 208
