Month: May 2018

Gragson takes the limelight in Kansas Speedway truck race

Race winner Ryan Gragson crossed the finish line of the 37 Kind Days 250 at Kansas Speedway. (Photo copyright 2018 by Brian Turrel)

by Brian Turrel

Noah Gragson won the 37 Kind Days 250 race at Kansas Speedway on Friday evening.

Myatt Snider tried to insert some late drama into a race that needed it, staying on the track when most other drivers pitted, hoping for a miracle, or at least a late caution flag.

Snider’s fuel-starved Ford sputtered and slowed with five laps remaining, putting Noah Gragson back in front, where he had been for nearly the entire race.

Last year’s winner Kyle Busch also tried some late pit strategy, taking only two tires on his last stop and gaining a momentary advantage. Gragson took four tires and quickly reeled in and passed Busch, his boss on the Kyle Busch Motorsports team.

Gragson started from the pole, won the race’s two intermediate stages, and was well in front when the checkered flag came down on his victory.

Kansas City, Kan. native Jennifer Jo Cobb placed 22nd.

Noah Gragson hoisted the trophy for the 37 Kind Days 250. (Photo copyright 2018 by Brian Turrel)
Jennifer Jo Cobb talked with her crew in the pits after the race. (Photo copyright 2018 by Brian Turrel)
Kyle Busch prepared to take his car out on the track for qualifying for Saturday’s KC Masterpiece 400. (Photo copyright 2018 by Brian Turrel)
Monster Energy Cup series driver David Ragan signed autographs after his qualifying laps. (Photo copyright 2018 by Brian Turrel)
Jennifer Jo Cobb (10) and Norm Benning (6) raced in the 37 Kind Days 250 at Kansas Speedway. (Photo copyright 2018 by Brian Turrel)
Jennifer Jo Cobb took plenty of time for pictures with fans before the race.
Wendell Chavous’s pit crew changed tires during a pit stop. (Photo copyright 2018 by Brian Turrel)
Jennifer Jo Cobb (10) raced in the 37 Kind Days 250 at Kansas Speedway. (Photo copyright 2018 by Brian Turrel)
Stewart Friesen (52) and Norm Benning (6) raced side by side down the home straightaway. (Photo copyright 2018 by Brian Turrel)

Storms not expected tonight

Rain is no longer in tonight’s forecast from the National Weather Service.

A heavy rain fell this morning in Wyandotte County, which will leave warm, dry and windy weather for the afternoon, according to the weather service.

There will be chances for storms tonight near the Iowa-Missouri border, but storms are not expected in Kansas City, Kansas.

The weather service says storms will be possible almost every day from Sunday through the middle of next week, as the pattern remains active. A few strong to marginally severe storms will be possible Sunday.

This afternoon, the high will be near 87 with partly sunny skies and a south wind of 14 to 16 mph, gusting to 25 mph, the weather service said.

Tonight, the low will be around 67 with mostly cloudy skies and a south southwest wind of 6 to 11 mph, changing to light southwest after midnight, according to the weather service. Winds may gust as high as 18 mph.

Sunday, the high will be near 91 with partly sunny skies, and a south wind of 6 to 10 mph, the weather service said.

Sunday night, there is a 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1 a.m., the weather service said. The low will be around 70.

Monday, there is a 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1 p.m., with a high near 90.

For more weather information, visit www.weather.gov.

Accidents reported on I-70 near 61st

Accidents have been reported this morning on westbound I-70 near 61st, according to KC Scout. Accidents were reported around 9:40 a.m., 9:52 a.m. and 9:54 a.m. Roads may have been slick this morning during and after a rainfall. Also, KC Scout was reporting flash flooding about 9 a.m. on I-70 east of the KTA toll plaza in Leavenworth County. (KC Scout photo)