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ANDERSON, Calif. — After an early race accident that eliminated Kelseyville’s Sal Martinez and Oregon driver Rich Cobb, Brandon White of Eureka took off like a bullet to lead the first half of the 60 lap Twyman Plumbing sponsored North State Modified Series main event.
But when White’s car began to push up the track it was NSMS points leader Scott Winters who made the winning pass to capture his second consecutive NSMS win at Shasta Speedway Saturday night.
It was O’Reilly’s Night at the Races during the Shasta County Fair at Anderson, and Lakeport’s Ian Elliott earned the O’Reilly’s Fastest Qualifier Award with his top speed of 16.309 seconds on the one-third mile paved oval.
Winters clocked in second fastest at 16.324 seconds with White turning 16.434, Kris Price clocking in at 16.458, and Cobb fifth quick with a 16.576 second lap.
The invert for the start of the feature was six, placing Martinez and Cobb in the first row. The pair ran side-by-side for the first two rounds, but lap three saw Martinez break loose, hit Cobb in the rear turning Cobb’s car sideways, and then Martinez’s car motoring over the top on Cobb’s car, flattening both of Cobb’s tires. Martinez retired to the pits and Cobb had to be towed off the track.
This put White and Kris Price in the front row, and when the race resumed White took control with Elliott driving under Price for second. Winters ran fourth while White pulled away from the pack.
Winters snuck under Price on lap six and settled into third place. While Elliott and Winters were playing catch-up Cobb rejoined the group on lap 8, and at the same time Rick Avila retired his mount to the pits.
Meanwhile the battle for fifth was being waged between Calvin Hegje and teammate Jordan Smith. Smith finally prevailed, diving under Hegje on lap 17 and completing the pass the following round.
White continued to lead as Elliott was trying hard to keep Winters behind. Winters looked low, but when no opportunity presented itself for an inside pass, he drove to the high side, motored into second place and set his sights on the leader.
Winter caught White on lap 28, but on the 29th circuit, contact was made between the two resulting White’s car breaking loose. Winters backed off, allowing White to gain control. But White’s car kept drifting high, and four laps later Winters closed the deal with an inside pass for the lead on lap 34.
The next 20 laps went smoothly, but with two laps to go, Elliott dove under White and stole the runner-up spot. At the Sunoco checkered flag it was Winters followed by Elliott, White, Price and Smith. Rounding out the top 10 were Orion Mosher, Cobb, Hegje, Aliva and Martinez.
Martinez was the $100 winner of the O’Reilly’s Dash for cash with Price earning $50 for second. Brandon White won the O’Reillys Hard Charger award for leading the most laps. Martinez and Price got the Scribner jugs.
The next stop for the North State Modifieds will be July 22 at the smallest track on the tour, Lakeport Speedway. The last time NSMS ran at Lakeport was in May of 2017.
The North State Modified Series would not be possible without the support of Hoosier Tire West, Sunoco Race Fuels, Anderson Logging, Racer Bling, Mark & Sharon Baldwin, Doyce Eaton, Scribner Plastics, McMurray & Sons Roofing, Frank’s Radios and O’Reilly’s Auto Parts.
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This augmented reality app transports visitors through time, and its virtual reality experiences offer exciting ways for users to explore new perspectives shared by people who continue to call California home.
“We’re excited to launch the Virtual Adventurer app that further provides opportunities for Californians to access the cultural, historic and natural resources found across our beautiful state,” said California State Parks Director Armando Quintero. “The app also supports and enhances the department’s Reexamining Our Past Initiative by developing content for parks that tells a more complete, accurate and inclusive history of people and places.”
From storytelling, to holograms, to 3D images and reconstructions, the Virtual Adventurer app offers unique journeys through nine participating state parks.
For example, the public can download and travel through Coyote Canyon in today’s Anza-Borrego Desert State Park, with Maria Jacinta Bastida, an Afro-Latina woman traveling with the Juan Bautista De Anza expedition, or see Chinatown reemerge from the sagebrush at Bodie State Historic Park.
The public can continue to check the app regularly as more adventures and stories will be added to the existing parks, as well as more park units will be added to explore.
The Virtual Adventurer app is also designed to be one of the most accessible mobile applications. Users will have access to Americans with Disabilities Act-compliant accessible PDFs, audio descriptions, audio captioning, high-contrast colors, dyslexic font and more — all with the goal of ensuring the highest level of access possible to interpretive and educational content for all park visitors.
“Helping park visitors to create deeper and more meaningful experiences in state parks is vitally important to connecting us all to the rich history of these places,” said Parks California Community Engagement Director Myrian Solis Coronel. “Through this app and emerging digital technology, we hope these tools will help all visitors see themselves as part of these special places and feel a sense of belonging.” Parks California, along with other park partners like Jack London Park Partners, Point Lobos Foundation, Tribal Nations, and university partners are also supporting content development.
The app development was led by TimeLooper Inc., an immersive digital experience and exhibition firm. “State Parks came to us with a vision to expand the scope of stories told in its parks in a manner that is highly immersive and relevant to today’s park visitors,” said a TimeLooper Principal and Founder Andrew Feinberg. “Virtual Adventurer delivers an easily accessed, fuller accounting of the state’s natural and cultural history through the highly interactive capabilities of augmented and virtual reality.”
Below are the nine state parks currently participating:
Anza-Borrego Desert State Park
Bodie State Historic Park
Colonel Allensworth State Historic Park
Jack London State Historic Park
Montaña de Oro State Park
Oceano Dunes State Vehicular Recreation Area (Oso Flaco Lake)
Old Town San Diego State Historic Park
Point Lobos State Natural Reserve
Sue-meg State Park
To download the app, visit the Google or Apple app stores.
Download this app today to deepen your connection to California's remarkably diverse heritage.
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The next guided walk will be held on Saturday, June 10, beginning at 8:30 a.m.
The June nature walk will be led by Nicola Selph, a volunteer State Parks Docent.
The route taken on the walk will depend on the condition of the trails. The hike should last between 1½ and 2 hours.
Bring binoculars and meet in the parking lot at 8:15 a.m. for time to experience the early morning wildlife that can be found in the Ranch House and Barn complex yard. The walk will begin at 8:30 a.m.
There is no charge for the guided nature walk and parking is free for those attending.
Anderson Marsh State Historic Park is located on Highway 53, between Lower Lake and Clearlake.
For more information about the guided walk, email
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The pool is located at 20962 Big Canyon Road.
The hours of operation will be noon to 5 p.m. Wednesday through Sunday.
The pool fees are as follows:
• Children under 12 years old: $1.25.
• 13 years and older: $2.
• Individual season passes: $42.
• Family season passes (up to 5 individuals): $84.
If you have any questions please call the Lake County Public Services office at 707-262-1618.
The Public Services Office is open Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
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