Hagen the Boss at POWRi
The “Hawk ” Darren Hagen
The Friday and Saturday night’s racing with POWRi at Grain valley and Wheatlands was totally” Bossed “by Darren Hagen and his Boss Chassis Esslingler powered Kenny Brown Racing. Hagen since his change to Kenny Brown Racing has been rejuvenated with the “Hawk” heading both the USAC and POWRi standings.
Hagen’s weekend started at Grain valley and the Boss mounted Hagen dominated the show with heat wins and leading the 30 Lap Feature flag to flag , Tyler Thomas and his American Racing Custom Wheel Spike /Esslinger chased Hagen after clearing the pack but was unable ,despite many attacks to force his way to the race lead .
Hagen on the way to winning at Grain Valley
Night two and the Lucas Oils Speedway and the “Boss “once again was the “Hawk” who would take the race honor. This time Hagen would need all the energy and power that he could muster from his Boss chassis/Esslingler. Starting out of position 5 with Alex Bright and Tyler Thomas sitting on the front row, the 30 laps looked a challenge.
The same engine problems would force Bright out early for the second night. Tyler Thomas lost the lead to Hagen after the restart on lap 9 but continued to harass right to the end of the 30 lap Feature.
In a race that was interrupted by 6 cautions before the 15 laps had been posted the way forward opened up for those starting back in the pack.
As the cautions took their toll the pack behind Hagen and Thomas engaged in a hectic battle for third between Andrew Felker, Austin Peck and Matt Sherrell. 15 laps, halfway and both Peck and Felker would suffer engine problems that would see Peck out of the race and leave Felker struggling to finish in 13th.
24 laps into the 30 lap Feature and Matt Sherrell race is done allowing Jake Neuman from New Berlin, Illinois to take the final podium spot.
New team, new season and the “Hawk “is soaring and hunting for more race wins in 2015.
Wheatlands winner hagen
The driver podium interviews, Darren Hagen “I’m very, very blessed to be in the opportunity that I am,” stated first place finisher, Darren Hagen. “I couldn’t say enough about this race team. Austin Brown had me come drive for him with BOSS Chassis, Flea, Corey, Chris, and everybody on this team. Without these guys, my job would be really tough. Without them I wouldn’t be able to drive such a perfect racecar.
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Tyler Thomas “We just didn’t quite have enough for Darren,” explained a disappointed second place finisher, Tyler Thomas. “He was pretty stout, last night and tonight. We had a pretty good car, got to lead some laps, and we’re gaining more and more knowledge on this Spike Chassis each night we run and this weekend we made big gains. I think we got something and we have some consistency to get that win.”
Tyler Thomas
Jake Neuman “We struggled with the car in the heat race,” said third place finisher, Jake Neuman. “We dialed it in somewhat for the b-main and won it. Started 17th in the feature and got up to around ninth and after that cars started having problems and dropping out. We ended up third. I’d like to thank all my sponsors, and Duane and Alan for all the work they put in.”
Night 2 Missouri Mid State Midget National Lucas Oils Speedway-Wheatlands MO
POWRi Lucas Oil National Midget Series Feature Results (30 laps): 1. 17 – Darren Hagen; 2. 91T – Tyler Thomas 3. 3N – Jake Neuman 4. 4M – Michelle Decker 5. 27 – Tucker Klaasmeyer 6. 11C – Chett Gehrke 7. 8 – Alex Sewell 8. 7W – Kory Schudy 9. 14E – Eric Fenton 10. 9K – Kyle Schuett 11. 35 – Matt Sherrell 12. 11A – Andrew Felker 13. 89 – Nick Bailey 14. 88 – Tyler Nelson 15. 5X – Justin Peck 16. 17E – Blake Edwards 17. 7 – Austin Brown 18. 27K – Kyle Keeler 19. 56X – Mark Chisholm 20. 56 – Alex Bright 21. 21 – Ty Hulsey 22. 52 – Anton Hernandez
Night 1Missouri Mid State Midget national Grain Valley Speedway-Grain Valley MO
POWRi Lucas Oil National Midget Series Feature Results (30 laps): 1. 17 – Darren Hagen 2. 91T – Tyler Thomas 3. 5X – Justin Peck 4. 7 – Austin Brown 5. 27 – Tucker Klaasmeyer 6. 11C – Chett Gehrke 7. 35 – Matt Sherrell 8. 21 – Ty Hulsey 9. 9K – Kyle Schuett 10. 14E – Eric Fenton 11. 22 – Andy Malpocker 12. 17E – Blake Edwards 13. 89 – Nick Bailey 14. 52 – Anton Hernandez 15. 88N – Tyler Nelson 16. 8 – Alex Sewell 17. 56X – Mark Chisholm 18. 11A – Andrew Felker 19. 7JR – Casey Shuman 20. 56 – Alex Bright 21. 1K – Brayton Lynch 22. 3N – Jake Neuman 23. 4M – Michelle Decker
The POWRi Midget will head next to Belle-Clair Speedway May 9th
