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Hmiel Wins Again — But In A Sprint Car
USAC Western Sprints
MOVING AWAY: Shane Hmiel (20) and Tim Skoglund head for a turn during USAC Western Sprint Car Series action at All American Speedway in California. (Tom Parker Photo)
ROSEVILLE, Calif. — Fresh off a pair of midget-car victories, former stock-car driver Shane Hmiel made his first sprint-car start Saturday night at All American Speedway.
Hmiel posted another dominant performance.
Hmiel was the fast qualifier for the 19-car USAC Western Sprint Car Series field on the quarter-mile asphalt oval and patiently worked his way to the front at the wheel of the Kaplan No. 20 sprint car.
Hmiel took the lead from Eric Humphries, who had led since lap 17, on the 37th circuit and paced the remainder of the 50-lap event to earn his first USAC triumph.
Humphries came home second, with Porter Smith, Tanner Swanson and Nick Rescino, Jr. rounding out the top five.
The finish:
Shane Hmiel, Eric Humphries, Porter Smith, Tanner Swanson, Nick Rescino, Jr., Greg Anderson, Tim Skoglund, Laura Hayes, Tim Barber, JoJo Helberg, Scott Clough, Tony Hunt, Shauna Hogg, Ryan Baumgartner, Scott Livernash, Chase Scott, John Sarale.