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May 10, 2008
By: James Carver
Action returned to the high banks of Laurens County Speedway Saturday night with some very exciting racing. In the Coca-Cola Super Late Models the front row consisted with the #22 GRT machine of Billy Rushton and defending track champ Frankie Coates. The two heat winners led the field down to the green with Coates able to jump ahead on the start. Going into turn one and two Billy Rushton was able to settle into second with Tony Quarles, Mike Ashley, and Chris Lyons making it three wide for third. Mike made the best off of two as he powered into third. At the end of lap one it was Frank Coates, Billy Rushton, Mike Ashley, Tony Quarles, and Colby Cannon. Coates was able to pull away as Billy Rushton and Mike Ashley picked up their battle from last week. The two went door-to-door lap after lap while Quarles and Cannon did the same. Finally Ashley was able to pull along side Rushton down the back stretch and pulled ahead coming out of four. A caution then bunched up the field on lap 16. On the restart Coates, who hadn’t been challenged, quickly found out that Ashley was right with him as contact was made coming out of turn two. The two put on a show for the fans as Ashley pounded Coates for the remainder of the race. Frank Coates (Hodges) was able to hold on as he captured his first Coca-Cola Super Late Model win of the season in his Enviro Vac, Werts Backhoe, Barry’s Custom Tree Service, CE Borne & Co., Barry Wright Ford Fusion. Mike Ashley ( Greenwood ) was a close second with Billy Rushton (Hodges) third, Colby Cannon (Hodges) fourth, and Chris Lyons (Laurens) rounding out the top five.
Super Late Models
1) #21 Frank Coates
2) #71 Mike Ashley
3) #22 Billy Rushton
4) #16 Colby Cannon
5) #4 Chris Lyons
6) #Q7 Tony Quarles
7) #7 Kevin Suber
The Limited Late Model feature consisted of Brett Ham and William Morgan on the front row. Brett Ham made use of his pole position and jumped out front with a quick lead. In turn one, William Morgan and Mac Owens closed in as they went three wide with Ham pulling out front coming out of turn two. William Morgan set off after him and pulled along side in the turns with Brett Ham edging out in front down the straights. For three laps the front two were side-by-side with fans on their feet rooting for their driver. On the fifth lap William Morgan was able to power his way into first off of turn four and set off into the sunset. William Morgan (Fountain Inn) captured his second straight Limited win and third overall for the season. Brett Ham (Newberry) was second, Mac Owens (Woodruff) third, Michael Smith (Hickory Tavern) fourth, and Dale Timms (Hodges) fifth.
Limited Late Models
1) #m2 William Morgan
2) #18 Brett Ham
3) #21 Mac Owens
4) #12 Michael Smith
5) #T37 Dale Timms
The competitive Hobby division rolled off with last week’s winner Bobby Tucker on pole and Tim Tollison on the outside. Bobby Tucker powered ahead with Tollison in second but troubled ensued in turn one with Kris Norwood spinning around. The field was put back together and Bobby Tucker jumped out in front again with Tim Tollison in second. Mart Patterson, who started deep in the field, fought his way up through the field up to second. A late caution bunched the field up setting up a shootout between Tucker and Patterson. Bobby Tucker edged out a led with Patterson right behind. Patterson was able to stay with Tucker, but unable to get close enough for a pass. Bobby Tucker (Laurens) went on to claim his second straight hobby win and extended his record to 88 career wins overall. Mart Patterson was second ( Clinton ), Tim Tollison (Laurens) third, Richard Tucker fourth, and Kris Norwood (Laurens) rounding out the top five.
Hobby
1) #88 Bobby Tucker
2) #p2 Mart Patterson
3) #9 Tim Tollison
4) #27 Richard Tucker
5) #2 Kris Norwood
6) #11 Bo Baker
7) #52 Gary Jenkins
8) #12 J.R. Baker
9) #30 Fletcher Hitt
The 4 Cylinder division consisted of Phillip Wilson and Michael Simmons on the front row. Three caution plagued attempts to a start led to the feature starting single file. Phillip Wilson began to pull away as Michael Simmons came under pressure from Cindy Goforth with Tim Collins and Lamar Smith right behind. Cindy was able to pull ahead of Simmons off of four while Lamar Smith continued his fight to get up front by passing Tim Collins and putting pressure on Michael Simmons. Phillip Wilson (Laurens) remained unchallenged as he continued on to capture his second win of the season. Cindy Goforth (Clinton) was second, Michael Simmons (Joanna) third, Lamar Smith (Clinton) fourth, and rounding out the top five was Tim Collins (Gray Court).
4 Cylinders
1) #04 Philip Wilson
2) #09 Cindy Goforth
3) #101 Michael Simmons
4) #1 Lamar Smith
5) #15 Tim Collins
6) #W1LD Scott Curtis
7) #7 Larry Bunell
8) #15 Jennifer Knight
9) #11 Jamison Hyatt
10) #44 Steven Watkins
11) #2 Todd Winger
12) #32 Ray Ham
13) #22 Ross Doolittle
The Dwarf cars set off with Last week’s winner Justin Wrenn on pole with Danny Morgan on the outside. Justin Wrenn leaped out in front while third place Isaac Lothridge pressured Danny Morgan for the second spot. Justin Wrenn set sail while the rest of the field battled for position. Danny Morgan suffered some problems and dropped back through the field. Justin Wrenn (Waterloo) cruised on to his second straight win of the season with Isaac Lothridge (Waterloo) in second. Randall Klepper (Chesnee) was third, B.J. Eubanks fourth (Laurens), and Danny Morgan (Laurens) rounded out the top five.
Dwarf
1) #11 Justin Wrenn
2) #01 Isaac Lothridge
3) #K8 Randall Klepper
4) #32 B.J. Eubanks
5) #9 Danny Morgan
6) #88 Randy Burdette
7) #33 Tony Maddalena
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