(April
8, 2014) -
Racing action returns to Anderson Speedway
on Saturday, April 12 with Street Stocks and
Thunder Roadsters making their season
debuts. The Front Wheel Drives in Oval and
Figure 8 action will also be part of the
exciting racing program.
Last season, Calvin Parham collected his
initial Street Stock title with posting two
feature wins and eight top-five finishes.
Tyler Marsh finished in second spot with
Danny Adams listed in third position. Former
champion Jimmy Kirby and Andrew Cook filled
out the top five.
Josh Poore led the Street Stock division
with four feature wins while Jason Atkinson
and Dustin both visited the winner’s circle
on two occasions. Single event winners in
2013 included Kirby, Jake McEflresh and A.J.
Ridner.
In the Thunder Roadsters, Marty Griffin
experienced a dominant season in 2013,
winning three of the 8 features held at
Anderson Speedway. Other drivers that won
main events included Darrell Brown, Doug
Dugger, James Edsell (2) and John Robbins.
The Front Wheel Drive Oval division competed
for the first occasion on April 5 with Jerry
Dane continuing his dominance from last
year. He was followed across the finish line
by Ron Phipps and Marshall Clark. Heat race
victories went to Marshall Clark and Justin
Clark.
Nick Warner took top honors in the Front
Wheel Drive Figure 8 division, making it a
Warner Racing sweep in Front Wheel Drive
Oval and Figure 8 competition. Elliott
McKinney and Kevin Henson filled out the
podium in the Figure 8 feature.
On Saturday, April 12, spectator gates open
at 4 p.m. with the racing beginning at 7.
Admission is $12 for adults and $4 for kids
ages 6-12. Children five and under get in
free.
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