5.23.20 Potomac Speedway Results
Budds Creek, MD- Potomac Speedway promoter/general manager Denise Hollidge rolled the dice and became the first track in Maryland to hold their respective season opener as the venerable Southern Maryland oval held it’s first event since October of 2019. Hyndman Pa.’s Drake Troutman was glad she did as he rolled to a dominating win in the 35-lap “Ernie Jones Memorial” Late Model event. The win for Troutman, steering his Smith Transport Rocket no.7, was the Keystone state teenagers first ever Potomac feature and was worth a cool $2522 payday.
Troutman drew the pole for the feature and made the most of his good fortune as he shot into the lead on the first lap. Jason Covert dogged Troutman for the first 22-laps before 5th starting Dale Hollidge arrived in second and ran down Troutman. The youngster never folded as Hollidge pulled alongside Troutman on several occasions as the laps wound down but would settle for runner up honors as Troutman romped to the win in his first ever Late Model start at the track. “There are so many good cars here tonight and its awesome to win against these guys.” The happy winner stated in victory lane. “I knew Dale was there and he made it tough for us because my tires were starting to go away, but he raced me clean and we were able to get the win.” Covert settled for third with Donald Lingo Jr. and Andy Anderson rounding out the top-five. Heats went to Covert and Lingo.
Ray Kable Jr. scored a flag to flag feature win in the 20-lap E-Mod main. Kable darted from the pole to the race lead and was never seriously challenged as he scored his 2nd career Potomac feature win. “This is a new car for us this season and it ran pretty good.” Kable remarked afterward. “I have to thank my father and all our sponsors, we wouldn’t be here without them.” Rick Hulson, Mike Franklin, Dale Smith and Mike Corbin trailed at the finish. Heats went to Corbin and Hulson.
In support class action, Michael Carter scored his first career Potomac win in the 20-lap Street Stock feature, Greg Morgan scored his first of the season and career 10th in the 15-lap Hobby Stock event with Shawn Payne also becoming a first time Potomac winner with his victory in the 15-lap U-Car nightcap.
Late Model feature finish
1. Drake Troutman 2. Dale Hollidge 3. Jason Covert 4. Donald Lingo Jr. 5. Andy Anderson 6. Kenny Moreland 7. Trever Feathers 8. Kirk Baker 9. Kyle Lear 10. Tyler Emory 11. Jamie Lathroum 12. Sam Archer 13. Kyle Martin 14. Jonny Oliver 15. Steven Axtell Jr. 16. Tyler Horst 17. Deshawn Gingerich 18. Justin Weaver (DNS) 19. David Dill (DNS)
E-Mod feature finish
1. Ray Kable Jr. 2. Rick Hulson 3. Mike Franklin 4. Dale Smith 5. Mike Corbin 6. Brent Bordeaux 7. Joey Polevoy 8. Alyssa Rowe 9. Jerry Foster 10. Chase Butler 11. Mark Schools 12. Andy Bosley 13. Jeff Solinger 14. Paul Washington 15. Frank DiBella 16. Cody Oliver 17. Justin Cullum 18. Haley Kaiser 19. Nick DiBella 20. Jason Sage 21. Drake Troutman 22. Ronald Lamborgini 23. Samuel Lamborgini 24. Terry Harris 25. Cody Williams (DNS)
Street Stock feature finish
1. Michael Carter 2. Chris Derr 3. Rob Nichols 4. Deuce Wright 5. Craig Parrill 6. Ryan Smith 7. Jimmy Combs 8. Russel Fox 9. Kyle Sizemore 10. Chris Cooke 11. Jasen Geesaman 12. Ricky Feltner 13. Dylan Welsh 14. Dylan Rutherford 15. Dalton Tankersley 16. Randy Zechman 17. Branson Woodward 18. Seth Jones 19. Gerald Burton 20. Kory Sites 21. Jeremy Tinsman (DNS) 22. PJ Hatcher (DNS)
Hobby Stock feature finish
1. Greg Morgan 2. Mikey Latham 3. Colin Long 4. Buddy Dunagan 5. Wyatt Hanson 6. Troy Kassiris 7. Hilton Pickeral 8. Mason Hanson 9. Trent Clemmons 10. Matt Randall 11. Paige Vassallo 12. John Burch 13. Blake Jacobs 14. Charlie OReilly 15. Robbie Kramer 16. Eric Hanson 17. JT Bowie 18. Jonathan Knott 19. Dave Adams (DNS)
U-Car feature finish
1. Shawn Payne 2. Allen Griffith 3. Stephanie Homberg 4. Dominic King 5. Kevin Oates 6. Stephen Suite 7. Faith Lacey 8. Mackenzie Smith 9. Kristy Whitehouse 10. Joey Suite 11. Evan Faust