Robert Arch, Raleigh turned the double this past weekend winning the Dirt Cheap U-Car 25 lap feature events on both Friday and Saturday night at America’s favorite Bullring,Wake County Speedway. The 2 day racing extravaganza featured drivers from the tri-state region running both night’s. The Aviator Brewery Late Model stars shined Friday evening with Ricky Jones roaring under the checkered flag first in the 60 lap feature event.Bradley McCaskill, Knightdale continued his strong 2013 racing season with a hard fought 2nd place finish. Hickory’s Brandon Setzer crossed under the waving flag in 3rd place with Garner drivers Alex Fleming and Joe Heigl rounding out the top 5 positions. Robert Arch is a threat to win anytime he straps into a racecar and won Friday’s 25 lap Dirt Cheap 25 lap feature event. Speedster Kristin Gault had a great night, finishing in 2nd place holding off Dwayne Godwin at the stripe.Patrick Arch came home in 4th place followed by Chris Gault in 5th place.
These drivers had the fans on their feet battling 3 and 4 wide through the turns.
The C-Mini Mart Mayhem Stock Division continues to grow in cars with Lee K. winning the 25 lap feature event. Opening night winner, Jeremy Ottaway finished up in the runner up position. Knightdale’s Jessie Richardson,Jr. and Michael Woodard had a tremendous battle for 3rd with Jessie nipping Michael at the stripe by 2/10ths of a second.Young Gun Thomas Poole finished in 5th in his Mustang.
The Rockside Tires Legends feature winner Keith Newcomer turned back all challengers in winning the 25 lap feature event. Dillion Spain ran 2nd followed by Caleb Day in 3rd place, Billy Hall in 4th and multi-time track champ, Billy Gomez, Jr. in 5th place.
The Southern Ground Pounders Series put on a show with coupes,coaches and late model sportsman cars. The Sportsman winner was Mack Tatum and the Mod winner was Chris Burns. Thank you club members for towing from the tri-state region.
Saturday night featured many new visitors to victory lane with Multi-time track champ Alex Fleming of Garner nailing the exciting 60 lap Aviator Brewery Late Model Feature event.
Fleming, McCaskill and Setzer battled between themselves all race long before Alex roared under the checkered flag for the win. McCaskill finished 2nd in his Atlantic Toyota with Setzer placing 3rd. Brandon Clements and Garner’s Joe Heigl rounded out the top 5 finishers.
Round 2 of the weekend for Robert Arch in the Dirt Cheap U-Cars feature event found Arch in victory lane with the broom, sweeping both night’s racing card. Chris Gault ran great, coming home in 2nd place with Patrick Arch and Kristin Gault running in 3rd and 4th with James Stroud rounding out the top 5 positions. Garner driver, Kenny
Tabler capped off a great night of action winning the Mt. Dew Kickstart Modified 4 feature event holding off, Dennis “The Dominator” Capps. Raleigh’s Randy Ayers had a great run to cross under the stripe in 3rd place. Todd Langdon, Garner finished the evening in 4th place with Raleigh’s Tommy Turner coming home in 5th place. Dillion Spain was your Rockside Tires Legends feature event winner holding off Kenneth Tripp who had a strong 2nd place finish. Billy Hall ran 3rd followed by Billy Gomez, Jr. and Caleb Day.
Wake County Speedway wants to thank everyone for celebrating the Custom Brick and Supply/
Mini-Mart Weekend with us; the fans, the drivers, car owners, The Southern Ground Pounders Series. A great night of racing action is on tap this coming weekend,May 4th as Wake County Speedway presents Twin 30 lappers for the Aviator Late Models, 30 laps for the Mt.Dew Kickstart Mod 4′s, 25 laps for the Dirt-Cheap U-Cars plus a Bandoleros feature.
Wake County Speedway is located off of Highway 401 South on Simpkins Road in Raleigh, N.C. . Pit’s open Friday night at 5 with the grandstands opening at 6 o’clock. Fan and family tickets prices are only $10. for adults, 6-11 years of age $5. and kids under 5 admitted free!
By the Grace Of God and 600 horsepower,hope to see you at the races!
