Friday Night Stock Car Race Report 07/10/2026
TWISTER Slot Car Race Report
Friday, July 10, 2026
Another great night of racing took place on the TWISTER track as the NASCAR Amateur and NASCAR Expert classes battled for victories. Strong driving, close competition, and several impressive lap times highlighted the evening.
NASCAR Amateur
Robert Hanlen earned the victory with a consistent race, finishing with 266.80 laps. Jack Granchi claimed second with 260.00 laps, while Mike Strong completed the podium in third with 257.35 laps. Keith Bare finished fourth after a steady run, and although John Kolman’s race ended early, he recorded the fastest lap of the class.
Full Results
| Pos | Driver | Race Result | Best Time | Best Lane |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Robert Hanlen | 266.80 | 4.897 | Blue |
| 2 | Jack Granchi | 260.00 | 5.095 | Orange |
| 3 | Mike Strong | 257.35 | 5.128 | Green |
| 4 | Keith Bare | 254.38 | 5.150 | Blue |
| 5 | John Kolman | 96.00 | 4.797 | Orange |
Fastest Lap: John Kolman – 4.797 seconds (Orange Lane)
NASCAR Expert
Aaron Rothstein put together an outstanding performance, winning with 297.09 lapswhile also setting the fastest lap of the night at 4.603 seconds. Piper Clark finished second after a strong race, followed by Chris Alden in third. Mike Wilson and Bill Clemans rounded out the top five, while David Bauder and Shawn Sweeney completed the field.
Full Results
| Pos | Driver | Race Result | Best Time | Best Lane |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Aaron Rothstein | 297.09 | 4.603 | Blue |
| 2 | Piper Clark | 292.82 | 4.722 | Blue |
| 3 | Chris Alden | 285.35 | 4.693 | Blue |
| 4 | Mike Wilson | 285.00 | 4.776 | Blue |
| 5 | Bill Clemans | 283.72 | 4.778 | Blue |
| 6 | David Bauder | 274.18 | 4.839 | Blue |
| 7 | Shawn Sweeney | 270.82 | 4.900 | Blue |
Fastest Lap: Aaron Rothstein – 4.603 seconds (Blue Lane)
Race Highlights
- Robert Hanlen captured the NASCAR Amateur victory with 266.80 laps.
- John Kolman posted the fastest Amateur lap despite an abbreviated race.
- Aaron Rothstein led the Expert division with nearly 300 laps while setting the fastest lap of the evening.
- Piper Clark finished a strong second, with Chris Alden completing the podium.
- Four Expert drivers reached the 285-lap mark or better, making for an exciting and competitive feature race.
Coming Up
Join us Friday, July 17, 2026, for our next weekly race night at TWISTER.
Then, don’t miss the Northwest Challenge Cup on Saturday, July 18, 2026. The Challenge Cup promises a full day of outstanding competition as racers from around the region battle for top honors. We look forward to seeing everyone at the track for another exciting weekend of slot car racing!
Congratulations to all of the racers, and we’ll see everyone back at TWISTER next weekend!
