Wednesday, July 2, 2003
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Wednesday, July 2, 2003 |
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Fayette drivers in the mix at AMS
The first four weeks of the 2003 Thursday Thunder series have been marked by intense competition, and the Fayette County drivers are right in the midst of the action. Jonathan Chandler, 13, of Fayetteville finished third in the Moore Machinery Movers Young Guns division last week and remains third in points. Jonathan earned a season best finish of second place in week three and has an average finish of fifth place this season. Matt Cox, 13, of Fayetteville finished 16th in the Legends Chargers division last week and is currently 19th in points. Matt finished 15th in week three, his first week racing. He has an average finish of 16th place. Michael Herrington, 34, of Tyrone finished seventh in the Legends Semi-Pro division in week four, his best finish this season. Last week's finish brought him up from tenth to seventh in the points standings. Michael has an average finish of tenth place this season. Douglas Ludwig, 18, of Fayetteville earned a win in the Legends Pro division last week, boosting him into the division points lead. He has an average finish of third this season and also won in week three. Robert Mowery of Fayetteville finished 11th in the Moore Machinery Movers Bandolero Young Guns division in week four and is currently eighth in points. Robert finished tenth in weeks one and three, his best finishes this season. He has an average finish of 11th place in his first season competing in the Thursday Thunder series. Bre Sharp, 12, of Fayetteville finished eighth in the Moore Machinery Movers Bandolero Young Guns division last week, dropping her from fourth to fifth in the points standings. Bre enjoyed a finish of fourth in week two, her best finish this season. She has an average season finish of sixth place. Racing resumes this Thursday at 6 p.m. at Atlanta Motor Speedway's Thunder Ring, the quarter-mile track situated along the frontstretch. For this week's festivities, 11Alive presents the Adesa Atlanta Fireworks and Racing Spectacular. Thursday Thunder tickets can be purchased the evening of the race at Gate 13 (located on the front of the property running parallel to Hwy 19/41). Tickets are $5 for adults, $1 for children 6-11, and children 5 and under are free. For more information visit www.atlantamotorspeedway.com, www.legendsofga.com or call 770-946-4211.
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