Deuces Wild takes first place, again

Improving his time on the track by 49 seconds, Wade Swingle, with his team, Deuces Wild, took home the Dave Pennock “Good Times” Trophy and the Interstate Traveling Trophy for the second year in a row from the Donald E. Erickson Memorial Chariot Races.

Swingle’s team clocked 22.88 seconds on Saturday and 22.08 seconds on Sunday with a combined time of 44.96

Last year, Swingle’s team clocked 45.45 seconds combined total to earn the first place trophy last year.

Jim Stoker, owner of Homestead Log Homes, won the Norm Epler Memorial Award. Driver Clancy Henderson had a time of 22.73.

Two divisions had five places. James and Michelle Olguin donated lead ropes and halters for the two fifth place winners.

Division Placings

First Division

1. Deuces Wild, driven by Wade Swingle, 44:88

2. Just Off Brothers, driven by Roy Morgan, 45:35

3. HLH Builders, driven by Clancy Henderson, 45:78

4. Pines Bar, driven by Jim Stoker, 46:17

Second Division

1. Gilliam’s Pretty Pennies, driven by Lara Gilliam, 46:57

2. Homestead Log Homes, driven by Jim Stoker, 46:61

3. Eisele Quarter Horses and Dale, driven by Roy Morgan, 46:66

4. Sortin Notty, driven by Lara Gilliam, 46:69

Third Division

1. Bailey’s Boys, driven by Mike Johnson, 46:81

2. Roy’s Valentine, driven by James Olguin, 47:06

3. Mike & Peggy, driven by Mike Johnson, 47:19

4. Johnson, driven by Mike Johnson, 47:41

Fourth Division

1. Just for Fun, driven by Clancy Henderson, 47:71

2. Lady & the Tramp, driven by David Walker, 49:38

3. The Hay Burner Express, driven by Bobby Bergeson, 49:46

4. Cream of the Crop, driven by David Walker, 49:85