Hayden Withstands Charge on Last Lap to Win the Street Stock Race at Saugus

Bryan Hayden of Palmdale, who qualified at the pole position for the second straight week, won the Street Stock oval race Saturday night at Saugus Speedway.

Hayden, who held off a last-lap charge by Scott Klassen of Ventura, qualified at 18.82 seconds on the one-third mile oval and built a big lead during the 25-lap race.

A late-race smashup in the second turn involving Pat Mintey of Saugus, Simi Valley’s Dale White Jr., and Robert Estes of Sylmar allowed the field to tighten up under the yellow caution flag.

Klassen finished second in the race right behind Hayden, while John Cran of Reseda finished third.

In the National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing’s Sportsman Division, Gary Schroeder of Burbank outlasted three lap leaders to claim his first win of the season.

Gene Callahan of Canoga Park was second in the 40-lap event while Bob Oliver of Canyon Country finished third.

Gary Ebeling of Monrovia won the mini-stock division while Darrell Smith of Glennville was second and Ken Griffen of Bellflower was third.