Two of the top drivers to ever race dirt modifieds at the Antioch Speedway lined up in the front row last weekend, making the main event appear a shoo-in for either Kellen Chadwick or Kenny Neu. But appearances turned out to be deceiving, as neither driver finished in front at the end of 25 laps.

Chadwick had his racer purring along in front when at the 20-lap mark it broke a drive shaft. But the victory didn’t go to Neu, who was forced to be content with a runner-up finish in a race interrupted by caution flags. The victory went to Troy Foulgers, who had to come from ninth starting position in the field of 18 modifieds.

The cautions were a result of a $1,000 prize going to the winner of the main event. The extra money lured a total of 24 dirt modifieds, 12 of which qualified for the semi-main. Finishing the main event behind Foulgers and Neu were Nick DeCarlo, Jeremy Petrell, who transferred from a third place finish in the B main, and Tom Hermosillo.

The wingless sprints return to action Saturday night and will be joined by the super stocks, dwarf cars and mini trucks. There will be no racing the following two weekends, May 29 and June 5.

Dirt Modifieds: Heat Winners – Jeff Thomas, Norman Beck, Andy Angelo and Chester Kniss; B Main – Joe Carr, John Esskew and Jeremy Petrell; Main Event – Troy Foulgers, Kenny Neu and Nick Decarlo.

Four Bangers: Heat Winners – Dana Andersen and Patti Ryland; Main Event – Ryland, JC Elrod and Ken Radabaugh.

Mini Trucks: Heat Winner – Jon Haney; Main Event – Travis Dutra, Tom Brown and Haney.

Pure Stocks: Heat Winners – Dan Mccown and Eric Schanton; Main Event – Brad Myers, Jim Freethy and Paul Delucca.