In a rain shortened feature Josh Collins of Powell notched his first win of the season after inheriting the lead on lap thirteen. Dakotah Knuckles of Ewing, VA turned the fastest lap in qualifying with a lap of 11.806 seconds on a very smooth track. Knuckles and Knoxville’s Brad Hall would make up the front row of the feature.
From the drop of the green Knuckles would take the lead trailed by Hall, Collins, Travis Fultz of Harrogate and Matthew Holt of Thorn Hill. As Knuckles pulled away Hall and Collins battled for second. Tony Horton of Sneedville would bring out the caution on lap seven as he spun in turn two. On the restart Collins put the squeeze on Hall taking over the second spot on lap nine. Three laps later Collins was putting pressue on Knuckles for the lead. On lap thirteen, with a few raindrops falling on the track, Knuckles would spin on his own in turn two. Collins would take over the lead and during a caution on lap twenty-two heavier rain moved in. Track officials declared Collins the win as the race had passed half-way mark. It would be the first win for Collin in the Howerton Motorsports, Rocky Top Tower Services, Howerton Logging, B&B Racing Engine powered Warrior Race Car.
Tazewell Late Models
1. 63 Josh Collins
2. 47 Brad Hall
3. 22 Matthew Holt
4. 17 Brian Shockley
5. 18 Michael Rutherford
6. 21K Dakotah Knuckles
7. J2 Tony Horton
8. 56J Jody Horton
9. 11 Josh Fields
10. 02 Travis Fultz
In preliminary action Brad Davis of Tazewell finally shook off the bad luck bug, picking up his first Super Stock win of the season. In his two previous attempts Davis’ night would end with mechanical woes. Davis would lead every lap of the Super Stock feature becoming the third diferent winner this season in the division that is working to attract more drivers. Davis’ Rainmaker Race car gets sponsorship from Jeffers Exterminating, Tires Etc., A-1 Tint & Graphics, Liitle Caesars Pizza, Soul Bleeds, Southern Outdoors, Andrews Construction and is powered by a Phantom Race Engine.
Super Stock
1. 88 Brad Davis
2. 38 Cody Thompson
3. 01 Luke Sharp
Former track champion Bubby Braden of Luttrell lead every lap of the 4 Cylinder feature for his first win of the season.
4 Cylinder
1. 7 Bubby Braden
2. 17 John Haynes
3. 72 Rufus Collett
4. 66 David Nolan
Qualifying was completed for the Sportsman and Classic Car divisions with Clyde Overholt earning the Sportsman pole with a lap of 12.320 seconds. In Classic Car qualifying Philip Thompson set a new track record with a lap of 13.857 seconds. With rain shortening the racing program the Sportsman and Classic Car divisions will have double features next Saturday night April 25th. Also in action will our Tazewell Late Models, Super Stocks and 4 Cylinders. Bring your appetite as it will be Dollar Dawg Night.
