In the Georgia Asphalt Series (G. A. S.) 100-lap feature at Senoia
Speedway last week, Fredrick Moore recorded a 14.312 to post the fastest
qualifying lap then rolled a three on the dice which placed him in
the third starting position. This advanced Bubba Pollard to the pole
position with Roger Delp starting along side Pollard on the outside
of the front row of the impressive 20 car field. When the green flag
waved, Pollard jump out front with Moore, Delp and Ronnie Sanders in
close pursuit.
The top running order would remain the same until lap 22 when Moore
was able to slip past Pollard and take over the lead. Moore would
continue to show the way as the machines further back in the field
battled door-to door for position. Caution was displayed on lap 53
when Micky Thomas experienced mechanical problems and came to rest
in turn four. The running order for the restart was: Moore, Pollard,
Sanders and Ronny Kittle. Moore would continue to show the way when
on lap 85, Kittle was able to make the pass on Pollard and take over
the third place position.
The running order would remain the same for the top positions with
Rusty Clanton battling his way into the fifth place position with Moore
taking the checkered flag.
In the 15-lap Bandolero feature, Bre Sharp recorded her first career
win following a series of consistent top five finishes. Darrell Banks
led the first laps of the event with Vince Ponder taking over the lead
on lap 5 while Sharp occupied the third place position. On both lap's
eight and nine, caution was displayed because of mechanical problems
which forced two machines out of competition.
Back under green, Sharp made the pass for the second place position
on lap 12, then closed in on Ponder's machine. As the savvy Ponder
raced out of turn four headed for the start-finish line, Sharp dove
to the inside and took the checkered flag, winning the event in a near
photo finish.
In the 25-lap Legends Cars feature, Chris Delbeck led the first lap
of the event with Andy James taking over the top spot on the second
lap and Tony Yawn, Jr., advancing into the second place position.
With James showing the way, caution was displayed on lap 5 when Doc
Lee experienced mechanical problems as he entered turn three with Vigil
Brown being caught-up in the incident. Both machines were retired for
the evening. When racing resumed, James continued to lead the event
and took the checkered flag, followed by: Yawn, Jr., Delbeck, Casey
Tate and Aaron Brooks.
In the Sportsman 30-lap feature, the fans were not disappointed by
the close door-to-door racing this division has been experiencing on
a weekly basis. Jody Cash, following a hard crash several weeks ago
returned last week and entered the only Dodge competing in this division
back into contention. On this occasion, he would serve notice of his
return.
With Andy Cash clearly the race leader, Jody Cash (no relation),
worked his way up through the field and took over the second place
position on lap 20. With five laps remaining, the two drivers battled
door-to-door with Jody Cash on the inside and Andy Cash taking the
high line.
Contact was made between the two machines several times which cause
damage to Andy Cash’s drivers door, and the right front of Jody
Cash's machine. As the two drivers blasted out of turn four for the
start-finish line, it was Andy Cash taking the win, followed by: Jody
Cash, Larry Pierce, Jr., Paul Benefield and Terry Medley.
Andy Cash and Jody Cash were please with the performance of their
machines following the event, and each driver acknowledged the superb
driving skills and sportsmanship of the other. Also enjoying a good
consistent race was, Larry Pierce, Jr., Paul Benefield and Terry Medley.
In the Larry’s New & Used Tires Modified Street Stock 25-lap
feature, Larry Pierce, Sr., led the first twenty laps of the event
while Steve Barker worked his way up through the field. Barker made
the pass for the lead and would lead the remaining laps of the event.
Barker was followed across the start-finish line by: Pierce, Sr., David
Seaman, George Pierce, Jr., and Eddie Jones.
In the Aaron’s Pro Challenge 15 lap feature, Rusty McClain would
lead the first eight laps of the event with Britt McClain finally taking
over the top spot. On lap 12 of the event, Kyle Mitchell would slip
past Rusty McClain and take over the second place position. The running
order would remain the same the final laps with Britt McClain taking
the win.
This Saturday’s racing action at the Speedway will feature the
Sportsman 75-lap race with $1,000 being awarded to the winner. Visit
www.senoiaspeedway.com for information.
