2010 News

11/12/10

Race report from 10/8/10

Night One Bud Nationals at Bakersfield Speedway

30 Super Late Models signed in for the first of two nights of racing at the third mile oval in Oildale, CA.

Andy pulled a middle of the group number for qualifying and timed in 14^th over all. There were four heat races with the top two finishers transferring to the main event. Andy starting 7the in the third heat he was only able to move op a few spots and missed the transfer putting him in the first of two B mains.

Lining up sixth out of eight cars he need to finish in the top four to make it in the nights main event, moving through traffic running in third position another competitor lost control and spun in front of Andy and with no where to go there was major contact. With quick work from the crew he was able to get back on the track without losing a lap and managed a fourth place finish transferring into the main event.

After a wild thrash to fix the car for the main event, Andy came in after parade lap and said he had lost power steering, after a quick check the crew sent him back out with no power steering. He was only able to finish 11 laps before pulling into the infield to save the car for the following night.

Race report from 10/9/10

Night Two of the Bud Nationals

29 Super Late Models checked in for the second night of the Bud Nationals at Bakersfield Speedway.

Andy again pulled a middle of the pack number for qualifying and managed a respectable 12the place qualifying position.

Starting third in his heat race he drove a smooth and consistent line and finished second transferring to the main event.

A 12^th place starting spot was fine with Andy since this race was 50 laps and he was confident that he had put a setup on the car that would allow him to make a late race charge. All was working as planned until an another racer got overly aggressive on lap 41 and used Andy up to make it through a corner. Andy broke the transmission shifter trying to get back moving before losing a lap.

His night was over, and we had another disappoint finish.

As always Andy and the whole crew would like to thank Eric and Davenne Oldes for all their help and support along with Con Fab Corp. Snap On Tools, Dana Stahl Racing, Stietz Sevice. Matts Performance, Joe Glade Racing, Hogge Racing and the best looking pit crew Carly and Jenn for all their help.

Check back soon for some new pictures and news on a new modified that Andy will be doing some development work on.

08/15/08

The new Merced Speedway

  Andy decided late Sunday Morning to take his Little Darlins, Steitz Service, Con Fab, Matt’s Performance, Snap-On Tools, Pacific Coast Battery, Victory Imca Modified to the New Merced Speedway for an afternoon of racing.  Merced is a tight high-banked quarter mile, not having time to change gear ratio before the race Andy knew that getting off the corner might be a disadvantage. Starting 8^th after a third place run in his heat Andy managed to race up to fifth place. Trying different lines to get the car to perform he spun himself out on lap 12. After the restart, he was moving through traffic fairly well when another competitor ran out of talent and wrecked him pretty bad. Oh well. Stuff happens.

 Preparations on going on this week to take the Super Late Model to Andy’s favorite track, Bakersfield Speedway this Saturday.

Thanks as always to everyone who helps out……

08/13/10

 Ocean Speedway

After what seems like a month of fighting with electrical issues Andy was able to take his Little Darlins, Steitz Service, Con Fab, Matt’s Performance, Snap-On Tools, Pacific Coast Battery, Victory Imca Modified from a 15 th starting position to a nice 2^nd place finish.  At the start of the race Andy felt he a the car to beat, working through traffic he caught the leader with about 3 laps to go…lapped traffic play a role in the outcome when Andy was pinched to the outside line and was never able to complete the pass….well at least the car finished a whole race…..Thanks to all that helped…. 

08/07/10

 25 of the fastest Super Late Models in California signed in at

Chris Kerns Santa Maria Speedway.

Andy drew a low number and was the first car out and qualified 10th the out of the 25 other competitors. This was the first race with our new all aluminum motor and as expected there were a few little gremlins to deal with. Matt worked his magic on the carb and re-timed the motor and it seemed to have made a big difference.

Andy started 7^th in the main event and was able to make some moves to fifth but then started to have handling issues and managed to come home in tenth place.

Andy and the crew have a bit of work to do to get ready for the next race on the 21^st of August at his favorite race track Bakersfield Speedway.

Once again Obertello Racing would like to thank Eric and Davene Oldes of Little Darlins Child Care, Rob Hoff of Snap-on Tools,

Con Fab Corp of California, Hogge Racing, Matt’s Performance and all of the crew that help and support our racing efforts…. 

7-9-10

Friday night brought us to Ocean Speedway where 28 IMCA Modifieds checked in at the back Gate.

Andy started 2^nd row outside in his 7-car qualifying heat race.  Battling the 75x car for a couple of laps he was able to pull away for the heat race win, with that finish he was set to start third in the 4 Lap Trophy Dash. The Trophy Dash was an exciting race, with Andy able to pull out a Victory over the 03 car of Jim Pettit II. Starting fifth in the feature Andy’s plan was to ride on the bottom of the race track to let the race develop after a couple of restarts the top 7 starters put on a very entertaining race with position changes every lap. Running fourth with 5 laps top go Andy moved to the high side and was able to work that grove to an impressive 2^nd place finish behind fellow Victory Chassis Drive Brian Cass.
 

06/26/2010

With no Super Late Model Races on the schedule we decided to take the Matt’s Performance, Snap-On Tools, Hogge Racing Shocks, Little Darlins Day Care, Con-Fab Imca Modified to Santa Maria Speedway.

We were greeted with an outstanding 22-car field. After finishing 3rd in his qualifying heat Andy started 12 in the main event. Struggling with a very tight car he manage to reach fifth place when slight contact with a spinning car caused right front suspension damage. After about ten more laps Andy decided to pull in to the pits with a broken upper control arm giving him a disappointing 16^th place finished.

As always Obertello Racing would like to thank all our Sponsors and Crew for their support.
 

06/11/2010

Ocean Speedway

Well, after trying to quite the modify down, Andy was able to finish second in his heat to start 10 overall in the main event. 23 cars checked in for the weekly IMCA show and the crowd was treated to some real clean racing.  Andy was moving up trough the field when a gigantic rock/mudclod sneaked in and popped in the face shield, surprised he lost control momentarily and spun out. During the next 16 laps he pick his way through the field to finish a decent 11^th place. The night had an added bonus as Andy and the crew was able to rest out some setup ideas that have been rolling around in Andy’s head.

Thanks again to all of our Sponsors and Crew…..Looks like the next race will be with the Modified at either Santa Maria Speedway on the 26^th of June or Giant Speedway on the same day.

Unfortunately, Family obligations will force us to miss the Late Model Race on June 19^th.

06/05/2010

A spur of the moment idea turned into a last minute decision to race at the newly configured Giant Chevrolet Speedway in Hanford, Ca with our Modified.
 
Only an eight-car field checked in for the 25 lap $1000.00 to win race, but the quality of entrants was exceptional. Andy finished 2^nd in his qualifying dash and 5 the in the main event. After jumping the cushion on lap 11 he could just not make up enough ground to improve his position.  The car was good; motor ran fine, might need a different gear next time. Thanks to Scott Woodhouse and all the crew at the track for their hospitality.

6-4-10

Race report from 05/29 and 05/30

30 of the fastest Super Late Models in California signed in at Chris Kerns Santa Maria Speedway.

Andy drew a very high number and qualified late in the session in 14^th position. This resulted in a fourth place starting position in the

Last of four heat races. Needing a fourth or better finish to transfer directly into Sunday’s 40 lap main event he did just that after settling in behind 3^rd place stating John Lowery of Bakersfield.

Sunday A main brought a 16^th place starting spot and at the drop of the green flag Andy started his usual march to the front, unfortunately a car checked up and Andy suffered some front end body damage and the car never really handled well after that.

Andy finished all 40 laps and managed a respectful 11^th place finish.

As always Obertello wishes to send thanks out to all their sponsors whom without their help we could do what we enjoy to do.

Thanks ConFab.com, Eric and Davene Oldes of Little Darlins Day Care, Rob Hoff SnapOn Tools, Jennstar Motorsports, Dana Stahl Racing, Port City Racing and of course the pit crew Dave and Matt for all there help…. 

Next race will be 06/19/2010 Santa Maria Speedway….. 

5-22-10

Bakersfield Speedway 05/15/10 12 Cars checked in for the Super Late model portion of the speedways weekly series. Andy clocked in at 13.626 third fast on the banked oval. He finished third in the dash for cash, 3rd in the qualifying heat race and fourth in the 30 lap main event. Not at all a bad showing for the night. Andy and Ron used this race to try some new combinations set up wise and they both were happy with the results. Family obligations will keep the car sidelined for this weekend, but the crew will be preparing the car for the big $5000.00 to win race at Santa Maria Speedway on Memorial day weekend......Thanks go out to all the teams sponsors, Confab.com, Little Darlins Day Care, Jennstar Motorsports, Snapon Tools, and the crew....without any of them we couldn't do what we do......Thanks
 

5-13-10

With both Giant Speedway and Perris Auto Speedway Racing on the same night the car count was split between both tracks.
13 cars checked in, Andy qualified 6th over all, finished 3rd in his heat and fifth in the main. We're using a back-up motor so a fifth place finish is ok since horse power is at a premium. This week we're off to Bakersfield Speedway for their 30 lap $1200.00 to win special. Weather is warming up and we think the track will be on the dryer side so our lack of horse power won't be quite an issue, either way we'll go to win. Hopefully our "big" motor should be done for the next race......hopefully. Thanks again to ConFab.com, Little Darlins Day Care, Snap-on Tools, Dana Stahl Racing, Port City Racing, and all the friends and family that continue to support Obertello Racing.

5-5-10

Tulare 05/01/10
 
23 cars checked in for the West Coast Shootout at the Tulare Thunderbowl. Unfortunately for the Con-Fab.com, Little Darlins, Snapon Tools, Jennstar Motorsports team the night ended before it had a chance to start.

A rare motor failure ended the night, a broken lifter was found after the pre-race engine warm-up and the team decided it was too risky to try to replace it at the track.

Next up our first visit to the Giant Speedway in Hanford, Ca this Saturday 05/08/10. The backup motor is going in tonight and if all goes well we expect to run up front....Friday Andy will again drive the Paul Salaiz, Clay Daly prepared Ocean Late Model at Ocean Speedway.

5-1-2010

Ocean Speedway 04/30/10

  In a last minute decision Andy was asked to drive the Paul Salaiz Racing, Clay Daly prepared GRT Crate Late Model last night at The Ocean Speedway in Watsonville, CA.

  After finishing second to Mark Cooper in his qualifying heat, he was lined up in the sixth starting position for the main event. At the drop of the green flag he fell back to ninth place but was able tp make his way to the front, after a restart on lap 14 he was able to take the lead from Joel Hannagen and and led the rest of way to beat a hard charging Bobby Scott for his first Crate Late Model win of the year.
 
Next Race is today, 05/01/10 for the West Coast Shootout Race at The Tulare Thunderbowl in Tulare Ca. The Con-Fab.com, Little Darlins, Snapon Tools, Jennstar Motorsorts Victory Circle Super Late Model is repaired and ready to battle the top late model drivers in California.
 

4-24-2010

Bakersfield Speedway 04/24/10
 
22 Super Late models checked in for the third WCS race of the year and were greeted with a very muddy track. There were 3 heats races with the top five going directly to the main event. Going out 6th Andy qualified 14th, starting him 6th in his heat which he managed to finish in the last transfer spot. After some minor changes he was ready for the main. Starting 13th he was able to charge into 6th before contact with a slowing car caused him to pit. After reentering the track a rear suspension part broke and he was done for the night.
 
The whole Obertello Racing team would like to thank Eric Oldes and Little Darlins' Child Care for their continued support. Next race for the Con-Fab.com. Little Darlins', Jennstar Motorsports, Hogge Racing, Snap-on Tools, Victory Circle will be May 1st At the Tulare Thunderbowl for the forth WCS race of the year.

4-14-2010

Update Chowchilla, CA 04/10/2010
 
West Coast Shootout Super Late Model Series
 
29 Cars checked in for the 30 lap $2000.00 to win race, Qualifying was canceled do to a problem with track prep. heats were lined up via the pill draw. In the heat race Andy took the Consolidated Fabricators Corp., Little Darlins, Jennstar Motorsports, Victory Circle Late Model to a second place finish behind Clay Daly after starting 3rd.

Finishing 6th in the eight lap Trophy dash put him on the outside of the 3rd row for the main. Andy managed a 9th place finish after battling the setup on the car and rough track conditions.

Next race will be with the Late Model at The Bakersfield Speedway on April 24th for the third West Coast Shootout Race of the year.
 
 

4-10-2010

Results 04/09/2010
Ocean Speedway
19 IMCA Modifieds checked in at Ocean Speedway for the third out 18 weekly races. Andy took his Snap-on Tools, Consolidated Fabricators, Jennstar Motorsports, Hogge Racing Shocks, Victory Chassis by Andy to his first Main event WIN of the year. After Starting 3rd behind Brian Cass and Cody Burke he took the lead after Cass hooked a rut in turn four. Burke and Obertello battled through lapped traffic the remainder of the race. Obertello Racing heads out to the Chowchilla Speedway 04/10/2010 for the second West Coast Late Model Shootout of the year. Over 30 of the best Super Late Models in California will be in attendance to race for the $2000.00 to win Late Model Purse.

03/30/2010

Results for Saturday 03/27/2010
Perris Auto Speedway, Perris Ca
Open Late Model
Our first visit to PAS. 18 cars Andy Qualified 4th fast finished 3rd in the heat race, and second in the main after leading the last 9 laps. Lapped traffic played a huge roll in the race outcome. Thanks to all the staff at Perris Auto Speedway for all their hospitality....next race 04/10/2010 at Chowchilla Speedway for the second West Coast Shootout race of the year.....

Results for Friday 03/26/2010
Ocean Speedway, Watsonville, Ca
Imca Modified
Andy won his heat race by a large margin, started on the poll for the main and led 12 laps until contact with another car knocked the front end alignment out and he managed to finish fifth.

03/25/2010

Results for 03/19/2010 Ocean Speedway
 Modified
Andy battled gremlins in the modified all night long at Ocean Speedway on Friday night and finished a disappointing 18th after an early race tangle. There was no major damage to the car but he was unable to continue.

Andy and crew have repaired the damage and made some minor changes to the setup for this week. We are all excited to see if our luck has changed for the better as he starts a rare two race weekend Friday night at Ocean Speedway.
 
Saturday the crew will venture to Southern California to race the Victory Circle, Consolidated Fabricators Corp, Little Darlins Child Care Late Model at the famed Perris Auto Speedway for their first Late Model race in a year. Andy and Crew are excited to race at what some say is the Finest dirt Track Facility in the west.
 
Obetello Racing would like to welcome Consolidated Fabricators Corp. on board for the 2010 racing season as a primary sponsor. We look forward to representing them at dirt tracks all over the Western United States.

 

03/13/2010
Late Model
Bakersfield Speedway, Bakersfield, Ca
Qualifying: 6th out of 17 Total
Heat race: Win Yeah, First win with new car!
Trophy Dash: Win Right on!
Main: 5th place
 

03/5/2010
Late Model
Tulare Thunderbowl, Tulare, Ca
Heat Race: 7th place (mechanical)
Semi Main: 16th
Main: DNQ
 

03/5/2010 Late Model
Tulare Thunderbowl, Tulare, Ca:  Heat Race: 7th place (mechanical) Semi Main: 16th  Main: DNQ
 
03/13/2010 Late Model
Bakersfield Speedway, Bakersfield, Ca: Qualifying: 6th out of 17 Total Heat race: Win Yeah, First win with new car! Trophy Dash: Win Right on! Main: 5th place