Daulton Wilson
For the second time in his career, Daulton Wilson claimed the top prize in the Mid-East Super Late Models-sanctioned ‘Prelude to the Finals’ show at the Cherokee Speedway. There were no tricks as the No. 18D took home the treats on Halloween night by leading from flag to flag.
The Longhorn Chassis driver from Fayetteville, NC earned $7,500 from the track located in Gaffney, SC in a race shown live by raceXR.plus.
A total of 12 cars were signed in for competition.
Qualifying Results: 1. Daulton Wilson(15.291), 2. Donald McIntosh, 3. Drake Troutman, 4. Gray Parton, 5. Jonathan Davenport, 6. Logan Roberson, 7. Adam Yarbrough, 8. Jordan Koehler, 9. Dan Stone, 10. Dennis Franklin, 11. David Yandle, 12. Ross Bailes
Heat Race Results:
Heat 1 Finish- 1. Daulton Wilson, 2. Drake Troutman, 3. Jonathan Davenport, 4. Adam Yarbrough, 5. Dan Stone, 6. David Yandle
Heat 2 Finish- 1. Donald McIntosh, 2. Gray Parton, 3. Logan Roberson, 4. Jordan Koehler, 5. Ross Bailes, 6. Dennis Franklin
Feature Re-Cap: Neither Jonathan Davenport nor Dan Stone made it to the starting grid for the feature.
When the 40-lap feature took the green flag it was Wilson who took the early lead over McIntosh, Parton, Troutman and Roberson. Over the early laps, Wilson and McIntosh ran in tight formation as they pulled away from the rest of the pack.
At the back of the top-5. Roberson was constantly challenging Troutman for the fourth spot. At the same time, McIntosh began to experiment with using a higher line in an attempt to find a way around Wilson at the front of the field.
Koehler slowed to bring out a yellow flag on lap 20 as Wilson continued to lead McIntosh, Parton, Troutman and Roberson. When green flag racing resumed, Troutman got by Parton to claim third while Wilson had to hold off a charge by McIntosh.
With less than 10 laps remaining, McIntosh cut into Wilson’s lead as he looked to make a late charge. Ultimately, however, Wilson would again pull away to score the victory.
Feature Results: 1. Daulton Wilson, 2. Donald McIntosh, 3. Drake Troutman, 4. Gray Parton, 5. Logan Roberson, 6. Jordan Koehler, 7. Adam Yarbrough, 8. Ross Bailes, 9. Dennis Franklin, 10. David Yandle
Tyler Courtney
Tyler Courtney was in the right place at the right time to take advantage of Anthony Macri’s misfortune and drive to a win in the 410 Sprint Car feature in the ‘Prelude to the Finals’ event at Cherokee Speedway on Halloween night
The Clauson-Marshall Racing driver from Indianapolis, Indiana earned $7,500 from the track located in Gaffney, SC in a race aired live by raceXR.plus.
At total of 17 cars were signed in for competition.
Qualifying Results: 1. Anthony Macri(12.769), 2. Tyler Courtney, 3. Conner Morrell, 4. Parker Price-Miller, 5. Tim Estenson, 6. Skylar Gee, 7. Zane DeVault, 8. Hunter Schuerenberg, 9. Cap Henry, 10. Riley Goodno, 11. Danny Sams III, 12. Eric Riggins Jr., 13. Geoff Dodge, 14. Lance Moss, 15. Ryan Roberts, 16. C.J. Miller, 17. Shawn Mott
Heat Race Results:
Heat 1 Finish- 1. Anthony Macri, 2. Parker Price-Miller, 3. Zane DeVault, 4. Riley Goodno, 5. C.J. Miller, 6. Geoff Dodge
Heat 2 Finish- 1. Tyler Courtney, 2. Tim Eastenson, 3. Hunter Shuerenberg, 4. Danny Sams III, 5. Lance Moss, 6. Shawn Mott
Heat 3 Finish- 1. Skylar Gee, 2. Conner Morrell, 3. Cap Henry, 4. Eric Riggins Jr., 5. Ryan Roberts
Feature Re-Cap: At the start of the 30-lap feature Macri took the lead with Courtney, Estenson, Henry and DeVault in his tire tracks. A yellow flag for the stalled car of Price-Miller paused the action just after the first lap had been completed.
Macri pulled away from the pack until a lap 4 caution for a spin by Riggins again slowed the pace.
A flip by Estenson after contact with Henry brought the race to a halt on lap 6. After the racing action resumed, Courtney and DeVault keeping Macri in their sights until the leader’s car began to show signs of heavy smoke which led to the retirement of the No. 39 car.
Macri’s troubles elevated Courtney to the lead ahead of DeVault and Schuerenberg. “Sunshine” quickly pulled away from the pack after the green flag waved.
Courtney began having to work his way through slower traffic on lap 20 which allowed DeVault to close in to within a half-second. But in the end, it would be Courtney who would sail under the checkered flag for the win.
Feature Results: 1. Tyler Courtney, 2. Zane DeVault, 3. Hunter Schuerenberg, 4. Danny Sams III, 5. Lance Moss, 6. Riley Goodno, 7. Conner Morrell, 8. Eric Riggins Jr., 9. Ryan Roberts, 10. Geoff Dodge, 11. C.J. Miller, 12. Anthony Macri, 13. Shawn Mott, 14. Tim Estenson, 15. Cap Henry, 16. Parker Price-Miller, 17. Skylar Gee
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