With Roberson back out front leading Hedgecock, Ford got around King for third. The say rubbin’ is racin’ and there was a little contact on lap 26 between turns one and two, when Roberson loaded up to fire his own slider on Hedgecock to reclaim the lead. But Roberson wasn’t going to just roll over without putting up a fight. ![]() All three cars were done with significant damage.īack under green Roberson was feeling pressure from the hard-charging Hedgecock, who pulled off a slider on lap 24 to briefly take the lead. But the green (flag) was only out for two laps before Ballenger suddenly slowed, and with nowhere to go as the field was jammed tightly together he was hit by Drew Kennedy and also getting involved was Adam Ahl. Off the ensuing restart Roberson once again led Hedgecock and King. Only five laps back under green and the caution waved when Jason Trammell slowed high in turn two. The leader Roberson caught tail of the field on lap 10 to start lapping process, and just five circuits later the first of three cautions in the event waved when ninth quickest qualifier Adam Tolliver slowed on the track. Mack McCarter and Ford were early movers as they got around both Crittenden and Ballenger to respectively settle into the fourth and fifth spots in the running order. The talented chauffeurs raced side-by-side down the front straightaway into the first turn, before Roberson powered into the lead racing off (turn) two down the backstretch.īehind Roberson and Hedgecock as the field completed the opening lap were King, Crittenden and Ballenger. The same scenario as last year’s Crate Nationals found Roberson and Hedgecock starting alongside each other on the front row for the 51-lap main event. Roberson won the first heat, while Cory Hedgecock won heat two, with Chase King winning the third heat, and Gary Crittenden taking the fourth heat victory. Rusty Ballenger was fastest in Crate Late Model qualifying at 13.885 seconds, with Jensen Ford close behind at 13.932.įour heat races transferred the top six finishers from each into the Crate Nationals. The Crate Nationals closed the curtains on the 45th season of racing Saturday afternoon at “The Gap,” with an impressive overall car count of 106 in five divisions (41 Crate Late Model, 22 Sportsman Late Model, 16 Modified Street, 14 Classic and 13 Open Wheel Modified). ![]() For the second consecutive season the Waynesboro, Virginia, driver has taken the $3,000 winner’s check back home to the Commonwealth. If you can’t make it to the tracks, you can watch both events live on DIRTVision.Just call him “King” Logan Roberson, because it’s a fact he’s ruled the Crate Nationals at Volunteer Speedway. Then, keep the train rolling into Talladega for a massive weekend sweep. “The O-Show” will try to keep that winning momentum going for his first World of Outlaws win at the track. Along with being a Tennessee native, Owens has been a regular at 411, collecting eight victories overall – most recently in October. TENNESSEE HERO: Jimmy Owens, of Newport, TN, will be a home state hero for many of the fans at 411 Motor Speedway. Looking for his first World of Outlaws victory, he’ll try to capitalize on his winning experience. However, his victory came in a UMP Modified in 2020. ![]() Leading Rookie of the Year contender Nick Hoffman is one of the few drivers on the tour with a win at 411 Motor Speedway. But other Series stars like Brian Shirley, Ryan Gustin, Max Blair and more have shown their muscle early with strong runs during DIRTcar Nationals. Illinois’ Bobby Pierce scored a Series win already at Volusia Speedway Park – currently the only full-timer with a win. SHOW STOPPERS: The World of Outlaws CASE Late Models has one of the most exciting fields of drivers in Series history this season with a wide range of experience and personalities. All will be looking for their first win at Talladega. He also has two wins at the track in total, while Erb, Clanton and Sheppard are all searching for their first there. ![]() However, Madden is currently the only full-time driver on the tour with a Series win at 411. Chris Madden currently leads the way, but with several Midwest and Southeast races on the way, veterans like reigning champion Dennis Erb Jr., 2015 Series champion Shane Clanton and four-time Series champion Brandon Sheppard will be eager to make up points at favored tracks. TITLE TITANS: While still early in the 2023 season, the World of Outlaws CASE Late Model championship title fight is already shaping up to be exciting all year.
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