Huffman Hustles to Western States Stock Car Victory at USA

Kevin Montgomery, TUCSON, Ariz. (May 14, 2011) – Michael Huffman out dueled pole sitter Reed Veralud and multi-time Stock Car Champion Jody Henderson to claim his second consecutive Western States Stock Car Series win Saturday night at Tucson’s USA Raceway.

Huffman battled from his fourth starting position to take the point and held off several attempts from a host of competitors as he captured the 20-lap $300 to win Armed Forces Appreciation Night feature.  Huffman, who was able to take the championship point lead for the series, was chased to the line by Veralud and Henderson with Harvil and Parmeley rounding out the top five.

Huffman and Chris Tipton placed top finishes in Heat race action.

Current Top Points Standings:

1. Michael Huffman            284
2. Jason Harvil                     255
3. JC Parmeley                     227
4. Bob Taylor                        226
5. Reed Velarud                   214
6. Jody Henderson             214
7. John Thomas                   202
8. Justin Taylor                   194
9. Wes Graham                    186
10. Jeff Stafford                     186
11. Jesse Johnson                179
12. Matt Martinez                 155
13. Michael Wrightsman    155
14. Turk Karca                        151
15. Marlowe Wrightsman   150
16. Steve Snyder                    142
17. Bryson Curry                   142
18. James Sheppard             126
19. Jeremiah Stevens           91
20. Chris Tipton                      81

Full Results: http://www.usaraceway.net/results/

The Western States Stock Car Series, Arizona’s Premier traveling Stock Car Series, will be back in action on June 11^th at USA Raceway as drivers from across the state compete for an unprecedented championship fund along with a $300 winner’s prize for each event.