1988 - Hood Tops Kokomo Klassic

 

Rick Hood receives congratulations from promoter Bill Lipkey after winning the 40-lap Kokomo Klassic sprint car race at Kokomo Speedway. – Jack Gladback Photo

Kokomo, Ind. (June 15, 1988) – Rick Hood became the first repeat winner in the 14-year history of the Kokomo Klassic sprint car event, Wednesday night at Kokomo Speedway.

Hood trailed 1987 winner Dave Darland throughout the 40-lap main event’s first 14 circuits before taking charge on the 15th time around.

Darland fell from contention on lap 29 when he slammed into the third turn wall after tangling with Terry Shepherd.

Steve Butler took over second place after all-out racing resumed, but Hood led the rest of the way despite a late spin. Butler came in second with Jack Hewitt, who had started 15th, finishing third to complete a clean sweep of former Klassic winners. Tony Elliott was fourth followed by Jeff Donelson.


Results –


1. Rick Hood
2. Steve Butler
3. Jack Hewitt
4. Tony Elliott
5. Jeff Donelson
6. Kurt Hawkins
7. Randy Woodling
8. Bob Kinser
9. Tim Bookmiller
10.Ray Kenes