By SCOTT L. STEWART
HUMBOLDT — Racing USRA/McCarthy Auto Group Modifieds is a tough act, and winning a feature against 14 other first-class drivers is no easy feat. Paden Phillips of Chanute, a rising star in the Modified racing series nationwide, joined these elite ranks Friday night.
Phillips had the inside pole, thanks to skillful driving in his heat races, beside red hot Travis Smith, winner of last two features. Behind Phillips were legendary Kansas City driver Rick Bebe and Steven Bowers Jr.
Pressure? You bet.
Phillips, however, was ready, and his driving skills were near clinic-like, as he blasted into the lead. Behind him was a royal rumble that saw Smith finish second, Modified legend John Allen third, Bebe fourth and Bowers Jr. fifth.