Budds Creek, MD- Kenny Moreland drove an inspired race to collect his first win of the season in last Saturday nights 35-lap “Larry Hills Memorial” at Potomac Speedway. The win for Moreland, worth $3650, was his first at the track since the 2016 season and it came aboard his familiar Rocket no.24.
Moreland drew the pole for the feature and would make the most of his good fortune as he eventually would pace all 35-circuits to post his 9th career feature win. Kyle Hardy chased Moreland for most of the event before Andy Anderson slid into second on lap-32, but was no match for the speedy Moreland and would settle for the spot which in turn gave him the 2020 track championship. “We let a few slip away this season and it’s a great feeling to finally get one, it’s been a long time.” Moreland stated post race. “We weren’t even sure if we were going to race this season and without my mom, dad my wife Kaycee and all the crew we wouldn’t be here right now.” With his runner-up performance Andy Anderson would claim his career first Potomac title. “We had no intention of racing for points.” Said Anderson. “We ran good enough all season to stay up there and I’m proud to get the championship for this team.” Jason Covert took third with Steven Axtell Jr. and Brent Bordeaux, in a career best finish of fifth, would complete the top-five. Heats went to Covert and Axtell.
In the companion 20-lap RUSH Crate Late Model main, Ray Love drove to his first career division feature win steering his family owned Rocket no.80. “Joey and the guys have worked on this car all season and were glad to finally put it in victory lane. Jeremy Pilkerton, Dale Hollidge, Corey Almond and Brad Rigdon trailed at the finish. With his second place effort, Jeremy Pilkerton was crowned the 2020 track champion. Heats went to Love and Timmy Booth.
In support class action red-hot PJ Hatcher continued his winning ways as he collected his 6th consecutive 16-lap Street Stock victory with Deuce Wright collecting the 2020 track title. Colin Long and Troy Kassirs split the twin 15-lap Hobby Stock features with Buddy Dunagan claiming the division championship. Rookie Cody Stamp drove to his 2nd Strictly Stock win of the season with John Hardesty rolling to his second consecutive and career 6th class title. Dominic King scored his 3rd U-Car win of the season with Justin Knight taking top honors in the season long championship chase.
Late Model feature finish (17)
Kenny Moreland, Andy Anderson, Jason Covert, Steven Axtell Jr., Brent Bordeaux, Walter Crouch, Deshawn Gingerich, Kyle Hardy, Sam Archer, Billy Tucker, Jamie Lathroum, Bernie Beard, Willie Milliken, Dale Hollidge, Todd Plummer, Jason Miller DNS-Justin Weaver
RUSH Crate Late Model feature finish (13)
Ray Love, Jeremy Pilkerton, Dale Hollidge, Corey Almond, Brad Rigdon, Ed Pope Jr., Timmy Booth, Megan Mann, Vaughn Haywood, Nick Love, Carl Vaughn, Brian Coe Jr., Mike Raleigh
Street Stock feature finish (8)
PJ Hatcher, Deuce Wright, Kyle Nelson, Bryan Kerns, Bobby Miexsall, Dalton Tankersly, Hank Stonestreet, Ben Pirner
Hobby Stock feature finish (18)
Colin Long, Jonathan Knott, Mikey Latham, Hilton Pickeral, Buddy Dunagan, Dave Adams, Wyatt Hanson, Stevie Gingery, Troy Kassirs, Mason Hanson, Austin Lathroum, Billy Crouse, Cole Johnston, JT Bowie, Charlie O’Reilly, Erik Hanson, Rusty Hanbury, James Rainey
Hobby Stock feature finish (Make-up event)
Troy Kassiris, Colin Long, Buddy Dunagan, Mikey Latham, Mason Hanson, Erik Hanson, Dave Adams, Hilton Pickeral, JT Bowie, Wyatt Hanson, Stevie Gingery, Austin Lathroum, Charlie O’Rielly, James Rainey DNS-Greg Morgan, Matt Randall
Strictly Stock feature finish (13)
Cody Stamp, Nabil Guffey, Dale Simpson, Casey Sheckles, John Hardesty, Daniel Knodle, Justin Hatcher, James Stone Jr., Stephen Suite, Bob Todd, Travis Dye, Greg Mattingly, Brian Johnson
U-Car feature finish (15)
Dominic King, Justin Knight, Allen Griffith, Ryan Quade, Lonnie Hobbday, Kristy Whitehouse, Faith Lacey, Joe Beard, Seth Hood, Joey Suite, Shawn Payne, Mackenzie Smith, Robert Wilson, Owen Lacey