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    • PhotosThursday, March 31, 2016   

    King of America VI presented by Chix Gear - Thursday

    Images from the opening night of King of America VI presented by Chix Gear at the Humboldt Speedway in Humboldt, Kan., on Thursday, March 31, 2016.

    X MARKS THE POP: Jake Timm (top) raced virtually side by side with his dad, Bob Timm, during a qualifying heat on opening night of King of America VI presented by Chix Gear at the Humboldt Speedway in Humboldt, Kan., on Thursday, March 31, 2016.

    X MARKS THE POP: Jake Timm (top) raced virtually side by side with his dad, Bob Timm, during a qualifying heat on opening night of King of America VI presented by Chix Gear at the Humboldt Speedway in Humboldt, Kan., on Thursday, March 31, 2016.

    BEAUTY AND THE BEAST: Lucas Schott (69) debuted his new MB Customs modified with a stunning wrap by Forty9 Designs. Meanwhile, Joe Duvall (91) had to hurry back to the track after returning home to survey damage from a flurry of Oklahoma tornadoes that passed over his house the previous night. After getting caught up in a pile-up earlier in this heat race, his race car looked like it had been through a twister.

    BEAUTY AND THE BEAST: Lucas Schott (69) debuted his new MB Customs modified with a stunning wrap by Forty9 Designs. Meanwhile, Joe Duvall (91) had to hurry back to the track after returning home to survey damage from a flurry of Oklahoma tornadoes that passed over his house the previous night. After getting caught up in a pile-up earlier in this heat race, his race car looked like it had been through a twister.

    MONEY SHOT: Stormy Scott unveiled a money-themed car resembling a design used by Grant Junghans in 2009. It was just one of many memorials that drivers and fans have expressed for the fallen favorite USMTS racer.

    MONEY SHOT: Stormy Scott unveiled a money-themed car resembling a design used by Grant Junghans in 2009. It was just one of many memorials that drivers and fans have expressed for the fallen favorite USMTS racer.

    The aftermath of Dave Elson's vicious rollover during first round qualifying on opening night of King of America VI presented by Chix Gear at the Humboldt Speedway in Humboldt, Kan., on Thursday, March 31, 2016.

    The aftermath of Dave Elson's vicious rollover during first round qualifying on opening night of King of America VI presented by Chix Gear at the Humboldt Speedway in Humboldt, Kan., on Thursday, March 31, 2016.

    Buck Monson caught Dave Elson's wild ride on camera on opening night of King of America VI presented by Chix Gear at the Humboldt Speedway in Humboldt, Kan., on Thursday, March 31, 2016.

    Buck Monson caught Dave Elson's wild ride on camera on opening night of King of America VI presented by Chix Gear at the Humboldt Speedway in Humboldt, Kan., on Thursday, March 31, 2016.

    Tennessee's Lucas Lee (12) and Louisiana's Cade Dillard (97) battle during qualifying on opening night of King of America VI presented by Chix Gear at the Humboldt Speedway in Humboldt, Kan., on Thursday, March 31, 2016.

    Tennessee's Lucas Lee (12) and Louisiana's Cade Dillard (97) battle during qualifying on opening night of King of America VI presented by Chix Gear at the Humboldt Speedway in Humboldt, Kan., on Thursday, March 31, 2016.

    There were countless beautifully-designed machines on hand, but Kentucky's Tait Davenport may have been one of the best on opening night of King of America VI presented by Chix Gear at the Humboldt Speedway in Humboldt, Kan., on Thursday, March 31, 2016.

    There were countless beautifully-designed machines on hand, but Kentucky's Tait Davenport may have been one of the best on opening night of King of America VI presented by Chix Gear at the Humboldt Speedway in Humboldt, Kan., on Thursday, March 31, 2016.

    Jason Thoennes (52) and Lance Town (21) square off during qualifying on opening night of King of America VI presented by Chix Gear at the Humboldt Speedway in Humboldt, Kan., on Thursday, March 31, 2016.

    Jason Thoennes (52) and Lance Town (21) square off during qualifying on opening night of King of America VI presented by Chix Gear at the Humboldt Speedway in Humboldt, Kan., on Thursday, March 31, 2016.

    Jason Hughes continued his stranglehold on 'The Hummer' as he topped the points after two rounds of qualifying heats on opening night of King of America VI presented by Chix Gear at the Humboldt Speedway in Humboldt, Kan., on Thursday, March 31, 2016.

    Jason Hughes continued his stranglehold on 'The Hummer' as he topped the points after two rounds of qualifying heats on opening night of King of America VI presented by Chix Gear at the Humboldt Speedway in Humboldt, Kan., on Thursday, March 31, 2016.

    KEEPING IT REAL: Teammates Ryan Mikkelson (15) and Scott Bintz (1s) jockeyed for position in their RealTruck.com sponsored rides on opening night of King of America VI presented by Chix Gear at the Humboldt Speedway in Humboldt, Kan., on Thursday, March 31, 2016.

    KEEPING IT REAL: Teammates Ryan Mikkelson (15) and Scott Bintz (1s) jockeyed for position in their RealTruck.com sponsored rides on opening night of King of America VI presented by Chix Gear at the Humboldt Speedway in Humboldt, Kan., on Thursday, March 31, 2016.

    the night kicked off with a fantastic heat race between Brad Dierks (29), Jeremy Payne (186) and Jason Pursley (38). Dierks crossed the finish line first but was disqualified during post-race tech on opening night of King of America VI presented by Chix Gear at the Humboldt Speedway in Humboldt, Kan., on Thursday, March 31, 2016.

    the night kicked off with a fantastic heat race between Brad Dierks (29), Jeremy Payne (186) and Jason Pursley (38). Dierks crossed the finish line first but was disqualified during post-race tech on opening night of King of America VI presented by Chix Gear at the Humboldt Speedway in Humboldt, Kan., on Thursday, March 31, 2016.

    Tad Davis (65) tries to give Terry Phillips (75) as little room as possible on opening night of King of America VI presented by Chix Gear at the Humboldt Speedway in Humboldt, Kan., on Thursday, March 31, 2016.

    Tad Davis (65) tries to give Terry Phillips (75) as little room as possible on opening night of King of America VI presented by Chix Gear at the Humboldt Speedway in Humboldt, Kan., on Thursday, March 31, 2016.

    CROSS COUNTRY: North Carolina racer Kyle Strickler (8) and New Mexico standout Jake Gallardo (17) spar for a spot during qualifying on opening night of King of America VI presented by Chix Gear at the Humboldt Speedway in Humboldt, Kan., on Thursday, March 31, 2016.

    CROSS COUNTRY: North Carolina racer Kyle Strickler (8) and New Mexico standout Jake Gallardo (17) spar for a spot during qualifying on opening night of King of America VI presented by Chix Gear at the Humboldt Speedway in Humboldt, Kan., on Thursday, March 31, 2016.

    Tyler Peterson (1), Jake Gallardo (17), Dereck Ramirez (4r), Casey Arneson (2) and Chase Sigg (hidden) race close on opening night of King of America VI presented by Chix Gear at the Humboldt Speedway in Humboldt, Kan., on Thursday, March 31, 2016.

    Tyler Peterson (1), Jake Gallardo (17), Dereck Ramirez (4r), Casey Arneson (2) and Chase Sigg (hidden) race close on opening night of King of America VI presented by Chix Gear at the Humboldt Speedway in Humboldt, Kan., on Thursday, March 31, 2016.

    FREAKY FAST: Despite heavy pressure from Jesse Sobbing (99) throughout their qualifying heat race, Clyde Dunn Jr. (88) held on to take the win in his first trip to Humboldt on opening night of King of America VI presented by Chix Gear at the Humboldt Speedway in Humboldt, Kan., on Thursday, March 31, 2016.

    FREAKY FAST: Despite heavy pressure from Jesse Sobbing (99) throughout their qualifying heat race, Clyde Dunn Jr. (88) held on to take the win in his first trip to Humboldt on opening night of King of America VI presented by Chix Gear at the Humboldt Speedway in Humboldt, Kan., on Thursday, March 31, 2016.

    PRETTY IN PINK: Northern travelers Mike Stearns of Hecla, S.D. (24), and Clayton Wagamon of Blaine, Minn. (14), race each other on opening night of King of America VI presented by Chix Gear at the Humboldt Speedway in Humboldt, Kan., on Thursday, March 31, 2016.

    PRETTY IN PINK: Northern travelers Mike Stearns of Hecla, S.D. (24), and Clayton Wagamon of Blaine, Minn. (14), race each other on opening night of King of America VI presented by Chix Gear at the Humboldt Speedway in Humboldt, Kan., on Thursday, March 31, 2016.

    WAXING WITH TH?E Z-MAN: Zack VanderBeek, driving an LG2 Chassis, works underneath the former owner of his car, Bryan Rowland, in the Widow Wax president's debut of a new black Widow chassis on opening night of King of America VI presented by Chix Gear at the Humboldt Speedway in Humboldt, Kan., on Thursday, March 31, 2016.

    WAXING WITH TH?E Z-MAN: Zack VanderBeek, driving an LG2 Chassis, works underneath the former owner of his car, Bryan Rowland, in the Widow Wax president's debut of a new black Widow chassis on opening night of King of America VI presented by Chix Gear at the Humboldt Speedway in Humboldt, Kan., on Thursday, March 31, 2016.


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