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 (May
7, 2014) - Racing action returns to
Anderson Speedway on Saturday, May 10 with
Vore’s Welding CRA Late Model Sportsman,
NASH FM ThunderCars and Front Wheel Drives
Figure 8’s.
The Vore’s Welding CRA Late Model Sportsman
Powered by JEGS will have their third event
of the 2014 season. Saturday’s event will be
the second of five series races at the fast
quarter-mile oval featuring the series
regulars battling against the Anderson
Speedway McGunegill Engine Performance Late
Models.
The CRA Late Model Sportsman opened their
2014 season at Anderson Speedway on March
30, with 14-year-old Chris Hacker getting
the win. It was Hacker’s second series win
after also getting a win during the 2013
season and becoming the youngest driver ever
to visit victory lane with CRA. Trey Craig
picked up the victory in the series second
event of the season at Lucas Oil Raceway on
April 6.
After two events in 2014, Jason Atkinson is
the current series point’s leader after
getting a runner-up at Anderson and a
third-place finish at Lucas Oil Raceway.
Atkinson has a five point lead over top
series rookie in points Eric McGlothlen.
Third is Hacker with rookie Jack Dossey III
fourth and Billy Van Meter in fifth
position.
Dossey is the current point’s leader with
the Anderson Speedway McGunegill Engine
Performance Late Models. Kent Baledge is
second with Van Meter and John Watson tied
for third. Jeff Marcum is fills out the top
five. Danny Trent won the last McGunegill
Engine Performance Late Model event on April
21.
Curtis Chapman sits atop the NASH FM
ThunderCars standings with a three point
cushion over Robbie Wyman. The remainder of
the top five includes Jeff Marcum, Austin
Russell and Lonny Burton.
In the Front Wheel Drive Figure 8’s, Randy
Owen leads Kamden Creek by eight points.
Third place is Randy Hoppes with Brian
McKinney and Elliott McKinney completing the
top five heading into this weekend’s action.
On Saturday, May 10, spectator gates open at
5 p.m. with the racing beginning at 8.
Admission is $12 for adults and $4 for kids
ages 6-12. Children five and under get in
free.
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