GRANITE FALLS – Everybody was trying ahead to the particular occasions deliberate for Tri-County Speedway on Saturday evening. Nonetheless, the gang’s anticipation ended when the rains prompted the races for the rest of the evening to be halted.
Aside from the fireworks, large purses have been up for grabs within the Late Mannequin Division. These large payoffs can be carried over into the July ninth race. The purse will reward the Late Mannequin winner with a $3,000 purse. The midway chief will even declare a $1,000 purse. It very effectively might imply the winner strolling away with $4,000. The purse cash will proceed to be carried out all through the sector, with second receiving $900, and third $800. The opposite positions will profit as effectively, with will increase for his or her participation as effectively. Please go to Tri-County Speedway’s Fb web page for an extra breakdown.
Earlier than the lightning and rain got here, three races have been accomplished. The Outlaw division was the primary to take to the monitor. It was led to inexperienced by Shelton Clay (#15) with a qualifying pace of 15.332, 93.921 mph. As soon as the inexperienced dropped, the subsequent flag was the checkered. The third and 4th place was swapped between Rock Harris and Josh Goble twice. Shelton Clay led from begin to end. The one incident was Eugene Leicht retiring from the race early. Second was Josh Goble and Rock Harris third.
Subsequent race up was the Entrance Wheel Drive Division. It featured Gary Willard (#54) with a quick lap of 19.269, 74.731 mph. With the invert draw, Danny Mathis began from the P1 place. After the inexperienced flag was displayed, there was an incident with Brian Dodd on the backstretch of the primary lap. This resulted in a whole restart. One other warning was displayed on lap 14 when two automobiles have been concerned in an altercation on the entrance stretch. As soon as racing resumed, there have been no additional cautions. James Powell continued his dominance. He remained undefeated within the division this yr, taking residence yet one more trophy. Randy Hupp was second and Bradlee Jones was third within the Entrance Wheel Drive characteristic.
The Restricted Late Mannequin was the final to get their race accomplished. A well-known face was on the pole. Austin Harris (#59) ran a lap of 16.000, 90 mph flat. The highest six qualifiers have been inverted for the beginning of their 50 lap occasion. This resulted in William Aldred ranging from the favored #1 place. Issues have been going easily till lap 14. Austin Harris and Colby Gibson introduced out the warning on the backstretch. After issues have been cleaned up, the steadiness of the race ran with out incident. Taylor Nesbitt (#92) was a well-liked winner within the race and the primary feminine driver to win at Tri-County Speedway in fairly some time. Nesbitt was pursued carefully by Austin Harris who got here in second. Jacob York rounded out the highest 3.
Racing will return Saturday evening, July ninth. The Late Mannequin purses can be carried over in addition to the large fireworks present.
