Clarksville Speedway
Arthur collects PCRA victory at Clarksville
Walker Arthur picks up his custom-made trophy at Clarksville. (straightcircles.com)
CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. (March 9) — Racing far from his Forest, Va., home, Walker Arthur’s journey paid off Saturday at Clarksville Speedway with a victory in the Pro Crate Racers of America opener. Arthur’s flag-to-flag victory came in Tuckassee Toilet Bowl Classic at the quarter-mile oval.
Jeff Walston of Paducah, Ky., finished second in the main event followed by Evan Taylor of Woodlawn, Tenn. Kolby Vandenbergh of Ashland, Ill., and reigning PCRA champion Bobby Dauderman of Alhambra, Ill., rounded out the top five.
Jesse Stovall of Galena, Mo., crossed the finish line in the second spot, but he was disqualified for failing to report to postrace technical inspection.
Cautions appeared for a Credence Mott-John Minon collision on the 10th lap, then again on lap 15 for Gavin Schmidt.
Notes: Arthur’s No. 87 is sponsored by Cecil B. Arthur Generator Contractor and Bilstein Shocks. ... Arthur won the previous night at Clarksville in MARS DIRTcar Series action for Super Late Models. ... Darrell Woodcock earned hard charger honors for his 17th-to-seventh charge.
Tuckassee Toilet Bowl Classic: (1) Walker Arthur, (2) Jeff Walston, (3) Evan Taylor, (4) Kolby Vandenbergh, (5) Bobby Dauderman, (6) Trent Young, (7) Darrell Woodcock, (8) Aaron Heck, (9) Bob Gardner, (10) Tyler Allen, (11) John Minon, (12) Jeffery Bailey, (13) Keith Richardson, (14) Robbie Sanders, (15) Jordan Suhre, (16) Shannon Allen, (17) Roben Huffman, (18) Gavin Schmidt, (19) Credence Mott. Disqualified: Jesse Stovall. Scratched: Michael Zimmerman. Fast qualifier (among 21 cars): Walston. Heat race winners: Heck, Dauderman. Dash winner: Arthur.
