Loomis' Mitchell goes for 2 in Roseville, wins Pro, Super Late Model features at All American Speedway

Defending Wild West Super Series and Berco Redwood Late Model champion Kenna Mitchell of Loomis enjoyed two trips to Victory Lane in Saturday's NASCAR First Responders Night at All American Speedway. Mitchell claimed the 50-lap Late Model feature and 75-lap Super Series main event on a warm Saturday night in Roseville. Mitchell earned quick time in the Late Model time trials then lined up sixth following the invert. She charged through a two-by-two battle into second by lap 11 and ran down Carson City's Bobby Hodges quickly, scoring the lead on lap 14. Auburn's Colton Nelson and Mia Wright of Sparks, Nevada, collided for a caution on lap 19, then Auburn's Thomas Martin slid into Mitchell on the restart, sustaining nose damage that dropped him out of contention. Incoming second in points Joey Kennealy of Madera advanced past Eric Price and Hodges to take possession of second place. A caution on lap 35 for Wright spinning gave Kennealy a shot at Mitchell. He chose the outside line for the ensuing restart. Mitchell successfully defended a crossover attempt to hold the top spot. Mitchell dashed to her second consecutive Late Model victory, followed by Kennealy, Price, a resurgent Nelson and Hodges. The Super Series action saw Mitchell drive through the field steadily, not taking over the top spot until the 52nd lap of the 75-lap affair. 2021 NASCAR California State Champion John Moore of Granite Bay led the opening lap with pressure from 2007 track champion Eric Schmidt of Roseville. Schmidt took over the lead before the lap 27 competition caution. Mitchell then entered the frame, challenging Moore for second. Mitchell and Moore came together in turn 2, sending Moore sliding through the infield, but he rejoined the speedway without damage. Mitchell reeled in Schmidt rapidly and took the lead on lap 52 before a caution on lap 54. Schmidt picked the outside of Mitchell on the restart yet Mitchell retained the lead. Madera Speedway champion Joey Iest spun in turn 2, giving Schmidt another shot at the lead. Schmidt drove around the outside to lead lap 59 by a nose and then spun with slight contact into turn 1 to bring out the caution flag. Mitchell regained the lead while Schmidt worked his way past Moore and Iest for second. Mitchell led the final 15 laps comfortably for her third career Super Series triumph. Schmidt finished second, followed by Iest. Kris Price prevailed in the Modified feature over the strongest field of the season. After a wild battle at the front of the pack, Price drove past Rick Andersen of North Highlands for the lead on lap 10. Multiple spins and cautions followed, including Lincoln's Luke Kaper tagging the backstretch wall while driving points leader Tyler Wentworth's No. 17 car. Nick Lyons of Loomis slowed to a stop on the front stretch on lap 32, requiring a green-white-checkered finish. Price drove away from former Super Stock champion Andrew Peeler for the win. Andersen finished third while Jose Hernandez finished a strong night in fourth. Bud Anderson finished fifth. The balance of the night's features were wire-to-wire performances by the race winners. Following an opening-lap skirmish between Tyler Lucero and Dean Wilkins in the Super Stock race, Phil Wilkins inherited a front-row starting position and led all 30 laps. Points leader Tim Walters settled for second, followed by Terry Thomas Jr. of Antelope. Vic Theberge of Citrus Heights set fast time in F4 qualifying then drove for the outside pole to lead all 35 laps of the feature for his first win this season. Former champion Ray Molina finished second, followed by points leader John Sproule of Orangevale. Tyler Batzianis of Elk Grove took over the INEX Legends points lead following his first career win in the 25-lap feature. Nevada's Brooks Anderline debuted with a second-place finish with Bill Cummings in third. Madera's Kellen Keller extended his points lead in the Jr. Late Model action with a dominating performance in the 25-lap feature. Skyler Schoppe of Clovis and Mia Wright of Sparks rounded out the podium. All American Speedway returns Sept. 13 for the NAPA Auto Parts 150 for the ARCA Menards Series West. The evening will also serve as championship night for all seven of Roseville's regular divisions. The INEX Legends will be joined by the NorCal Legend Series as well. Tickets are on sale.