Bartley, Sumner, Kasper, and Wiltermood Capture Victories at Coles County Speedway

Ryker Sumner in victory lane; SLR Designs photo credit

Written by Dylan L Ellis

Mattoon, IL – Coles County Speedway hosted another competitive night of racing as four divisions took to the track, producing fast-paced action and hard-fought victories. Feature wins went to Nolan Bartley (Non Wing Micro), Ryker Sumner (Jr. Sprints), Nate Kasper (A Class Wing), and Dustin Wiltermood (Mod Lites).

Cleveland Grain Non Wing Micro – A Feature

Hammond, Illinois’ Nolan Bartley started on the pole and went the distance, securing the Non Wing Micro feature victory. Clayton Apple advanced two positions to claim the runner-up spot, while Clay Frederick rounded out the podium. The biggest mover of the race was Harrison Robards, gaining seven positions to finish fifth.

Official Finish:

1. Nolan Bartley (Hammond, IL)

2. Clayton Apple

3. Clay Frederick (Saint Joseph, IL)

4. Brent Busz

5. Harrison Robards (Dardenne Prairie, MO)

6. Parker Bupp (Fairland, IN)

7. Seth Buell (Charleston, IL)

8. Wyatt Walters (Ashmore, IL)

9. Kameron Romack (Ashmore, IL)

10. Gavin Bean (Dana, IN)

11. Ryder Hughart (Beckley, WV)

12. Larry Drake (Terre Haute, IN)

13. Michael Brummitt (Mount Zion, IL)

14. JR Carter (Charleston, IL)

15. Danny Hayes (Charleston, IL)

High Caliber Graphics Jr. Sprints – A Feature

Ryker Sumner of Terre Haute, Indiana, led from the pole and never relinquished the top spot, driving to the Jr. Sprints feature victory. Zander LaRose advanced four positions to finish second, while Joseph Bonewitz completed the podium in third.

Official Finish:

1. Ryker Sumner (Terre Haute, IN)

2. Zander LaRose (Festus, MO)

3. Joseph Bonewitz (Oakland, IL)

4. Eli Newton (Farmerburg, IN)

5. Jaxson Reinholz (Greenville, WI)

6. Jasper Hellman (Ashmore, IL)

7. Evan Frantz (Lovington, IL)

8. Presley Hall (Desloge, MO)DQ. Nolen Leone (Mahomet, IL)

Spartan Transportation A Class Wing – A Feature

Nate Kasper of New Lenox, Illinois, claimed top honors in the A Class Wing feature, improving one position from his starting spot to secure the win. Larry Drake followed closely in second, while Tyeler Taylor completed the top three.

Official Finish:

1. Nate Kasper (New Lenox, IL)

2. Larry Drake (Terre Haute, IN)

3. Tyeler Taylor (Danville, IL)

4. Nolan Bartley (Hammond, IL)

5. Cameron Jacobs (Chatham, IL)

6. Ryder Hughart (Beckley, WV)

7. Noah Mehl (Fairland, IN)

8. Zach Dowllar (Loami, IL)

9. James Newton (Farmerburg, IN)

10. Audra Cowden (Terre Haute, IN)

11. Luke Newton (Farmerburg, IN)

Mod Lites – A Feature

The Mod Lite feature was a family affair, as Dustin Wiltermood of Windsor, Illinois, drove from third to first to capture the win. His brother, JR Wiltermood, followed closely in second, while Josh Bonewitz of Oakland, Illinois, completed the podium.

Official Finish:

1. Dustin Wiltermood (Windsor, IL)

2. JR Wiltermood (Windsor, IL)

3. Josh Bonewitz (Oakland, IL)

4. Jimmy Arthur (Mitchell, IN)

From Bartley’s wire-to-wire run to Kasper’s determination, and with local favorites like the Wiltermoods making it a family affair, Coles County Speedway once again delivered a night of memorable racing under the lights.