Stakes high in Vernon with two points-races remaining

The half-mile oval at Utica-Rome Speedway roars back to life this Sunday, Aug. 26, when Wilber-Duck Chevrolet presents a PICK 4 show featuring the DirtTrackDigest.com 358-Modifieds, Broedel Energy Sportsman, Ted’s Body Shop Pro Stocks, and Rookie Sportsman.

With just two points races left on the schedule, a lot is at stake for several drivers looking to grab the championship in their respective divisions.

The chase for the DirtTrackDigest.com 358-Modified title is wide open as just 10 points separate the top five, and 60 points is all that stands between the first and tenth place drivers in the current standings.

After his popular win on August 12th, Marc Johnson finds himself at the top of the standings for the first time this season by just four points over Billy Dunn, six over PatWard and Jeremy Wilder, and 10 over Bobby Varin. Rounding out the top 10 are Bobby Herrington, Rocky Warner, Jack Lehner, Billy Whittaker, and Lance Willix.

With the points so tight, a lot of shuffling in the standings should be expected over the final two events.

By starting the final two events of the season, Matt Janczuk should just about clinch the 2018 Broedel Energy Sportsman

man championship, which would be his third consecutive in the 602 Sportsman and sixth overall. Behind him, positions will definitely change with just 50 points separating the remainder of the top 10. AJ Filbeck currently sits in second over Charlie Tibbits, Dave Moyer, Kyle Inman, Rocco Leone, Chris Cunningham, AJ Miller, Mark Effner, and Stephen Denton.

It is a three-way dog- fight for the Ted’s Body Shop Pro Stock title, with Travis Welch showing a four point edge over defending champion Mike Welch, and an eight point advantage on Shane Henderson. Rounding out the top 10 in the current standings are Bill Knapp, Mike Kazlauskas, Ernie Staelens, Jerry Streeter, Aaron Page, Pete Stefanski, and Frank Hyatt.

The Rookie Sportsman will be in competition as well for drivers looking to gain seat time with other drivers at their experience level.