MUDSLING—Gary Sidden plows his way through the mud en route to a first place finish in Stock Class A last Saturday night. A total of 23 drivers competed in that class and about 50 entries were recorded overall. Photo by Coby LaRue

Mudsling raises $7,000

The Alleghany County Homebuilders Association's second-annual Mudsling raised $7,000 for charitable purposes last Saturday. The event, divided into five classes, had about 50 vehicle entries, said Jerrold Davis, spokesperson for the Homebuilders. No official attendance record was kept and children under 11 were let in free.

"We're tickled with it," Davis said of the turnout and participation. "We appreciate all the people who came out and all the kids...We had a good turnout and I think they all had a good time."

Davis said the proceeds from the event will be used to help fund scholarships, purchases for the Angel Tree, tools for students studying building trades at Alleghany High School and other charitable outreaches. Davis said the Homebuilders bought 49 bicycles for the Angel Tree last year.

Davis said the class list was shortened for this year's event, with some classes combined.

Winners

The following are the top five winners for each of the five divisions of this year's Mudsling. Times are listed for those who made complete runs, while distances are listed for those who got stuck in the pit:

Stock Class A—First place, Gary Sidden (9.00 time) in a 1975 Ford; second place, Darren Cranford (10.875) in a 1977 Jeep; third place, David Crouse (11.022) in a 1975 Chevy; fourth place, Michael Hitchcock (11.048) in a 2002 Jeep; and fifth place, Terry Joyce (16.249) in a 1979 Ford.

Stock Class B—First place, Kevin Sherbet (179 feet distance) in a 1980 Jeep; second place, Don Richardson (168 feet) in a 1979 Chevy; third place, Judd Poe (167 feet) in a 1985 Ford; fourth place, Ray Davis (111 feet) in a 1983 Chevy; and fifth place, Justin Hartness (102.02 feet) in a 1982 Toyota.

Modified Class A—First place, Danny Salley (130.09 feet) in a 1976 Scout; second place, Alanna Smith (98.09 feet) in a 1988 Ford; third place, Daniel Roten (96.04 feet) in a 1977 Jeep; fourth place, Scott Smith (96 feet) in a 1988 Ford; fifth place, Travis Holbrook (95 feet) in a 1976 International.

Modified Class B—First place, Shaun Ramey (14.159 time) in a 1978 Ford; second place, Scott Smith (14.819 time) in a 1988 Ford; third place, Nelson Weaver (15.573 time) in a 1987 Chevy; fourth place, Eric Vannieuwkoop (186.10 feet) in a 1985 Chevy; and fifth place, Lee Tesh (182.10 feet) in a 1982 Chevy.

Unlimited—First place, Lee Tess (7.289 time) in a 1994 Ford; second place, Eric Vannieuwkoop (8.359) in a 1994 Ford; third place, Nelson Weaver (10.021) in a 1987 Chevy; fourth place, Shaun Ramey (11.354) in a 1978 Ford; and fifth place, Scott Smith (13.308) in a 1988 Ford.