"Zimmerman Prevails in Potomac Limited Late Models"
"Alvey Three-Peats in RUSH Crates"
By Doug Watson
Budds Creek, MD- Kurt Zimmerman became the 6th different winner of the season with his win in last Friday nights 20-lap Limited Late Model headliner at Potomac Speedway. The win for Zimmerman, aboard his familiar MasterSbilt no.9A, would be his 3rd career win with the class.
Current point leader Tyler Emory shot from the pole and looked as though he would take his 5th win of the season, until his car quit on the 5th lap, turning the lead over to Kurt Zimmerman. Once in the lead, Zimmerman sped of to a comfortable win over Billy Tucker. ""It's a shame what happened to Tyler, I would have liked to race him for the win." Zimmerman stated post race. "It's been a long season and I'm glad to finally get a win and especially for everyone who helps with this car." Brandon Long was third with Jonny Oliver and Tyler Emory completing the top-five.
Defending track champion Darren Alvey collected his 3rd win of the season in the companion 20-lap RUSH Crate Late Model main. Alvey, who lined up second for the start, would eventually lead all 20-circuits aboard his Rocket XR-1 no.30 for his 7th career win in the class. Eventual runner-up Logan Robesron hounded Alvey relentlessly for the final 11-laps, but would not be able to make the winning pass. "We needed this one." A relieved Alvey said in victory lane. "We won two races early in the season and have struggled ever since, but everyone works hard on this car and it was perfect tonight." Ben Bowie, Chuck Bowie and Jimmy Duncan trailed at the finish.
In support class action, Jeremy Pilkerton rolled to his 6th win of the season in the 16-lap Street Stock feature, Greg Morgan nipped Mikey Latham at the line for his 2nd win of the season in the 15-lap Hobby Stock event, Larry Lamb continued his late season surge as he posted his 4th win of 2018 in the 15-lap U-Car feature and John Hardesty came out on top for the 3rd time this season in a wild 15-lap Strictly Stock contest.
During intermission, a collection was taken for the Adkins family, after the tragic loss of their son Camden Adkins a few weeks back. The racing family was in full support and $1113 was raised for the Adkins family and a big thanks goes out to Matt Tarbox and everyone who helped to support such a great cause.
Limited Late Model feature finish
1. Kurt Zimmerman 2. Billy Tucker 3. Brandon Long 4. Jonny Oliver 5. Tyler Emory 6. Bruce Kane
RUSH Crate Late Model feature finish
1. Darren Alvey 2. Logan Roberson 3. Ben Bowie 4. Chuck Bowie 5. Jimmy Duncan 6. Jamie Sutphin 7. Jeff Pilkerton 8. Darin Henderson 9. Megan Mann 10. Chad Lacey 11. Mike Raleigh 12. Austin Bussler
Street Stock feature finish
1. Jeremy Pilkerton 2. Ed Pope Jr. 3. Deuce Wright 4. Craig Tankersly 5. Kyle Nelson 6. Josh Stevens 7. Sam Archer
Hobby Stock feature finish
1. Greg Morgan 2. Mikey Latham 3. Buddy Dunagan 4. Colin Long 5. Dave Adams 6. Stevie Gingery 7. Bryan Allen 8. Tommy Randall 9. Robbie Cairns 10. Joe Lehnen 11. Hilton Pickeral 12. Ray Bucci
U-Car feature finish
1. Larry Lamb 2. Kevin Oates 3. Cody Stamp 4. Savannah Windsor 5. Tim Steele 6. Carlos Vega 7. Ryan Quade 8. Stephen Suite 9. Brad Sayler 10. Danny Kitts 11. Mackenzie Smith 12. Dominic King 13. Joey Suite 14. Ben Pirner
Strictly Stock feature finish
1. John Hardesty 2. JJ Silvious 3. Ed Pope Sr. 4. Jeff Block 5. Nabil Guffey 6. Greg Mattingly 7. Carl Adkins 8. Johnny Hardesty (DQ) 9. Jimmy Suite (DNS)
