March 25
Fayetteville Motor Speedway,
Fayetteville, NC
Sanction: I-95 Late Model Challenge (Nut Up or Shut Up) - $5,000
Information provided by: Series and track reports (last updated March 26, 8:40 am)
Fayetteville gives Rouse back-to-back victories
Nut Up or Shut Up
- Michael Rouse
- Christian Thomas
- Matthew Bissette
- John Eller
- Bobby Liles
- Bradley McCaskill
- Robbie Emory
- Raymond Brown
- Michael Marlowe
- Daniel Adam
- Dustin Mitchell
- Steve Blackburn
- Willie Milliken
- A.J. Belanger
- Dalton Jacobs
- Jeff Parsons
- Kelly Miller
- Chandler Fowler
- Bradley Fowler
- Daulton Wilson
What won the race: Michael Rouse of Wilson, N.C., took the lead on a lap-15 restart and never looked back, pacing the final 26 circuits at Fayetteville Motor Speedway and winning Saturday's $5,000 third annual Nut Up or Shut Up feature. Rouse's victory was his second consecutive with the I-95 Late Model Challenge Series and the 15th of his career.
Key notes: Rouse's third triumph of the season — all since March 11 — boosts his total race winnings to over $18,000. ... Willie Milliken led the first 14 laps from the pole before being overtaken by Rouse; Milliken retired on lap 25 in 13th. ... Christian Thomas inherited the runner-up position on lap 26 and finished 0.994 of a second back. ... Matthew Bissette advanced four positions and finished third. ... John Eller and Bobby Liles each gained seven spots, finishing fourth and fifth, respectively. ... Dustin Mitchell was involved in the first caution while running third on lap 14 and tagged the field, but could only recover to finish 11th after pulling off on lap 34. ... Lucas Oil Series regular Daulton Wilson scratched and was credited with finishing 20th. ... Saturday's feature, the first of five scheduled trips to Fayetteville Motor Speedway for the I-95 Late Model Challenge Series, was slowed by four cautions and lasted 22 minutes with 10 drivers completing all 40 laps.
On the move: Raymond Brown of Elkin, N.C., started 17th and finished eighth.
Winner's sponsors: Rouse’s Longhorn Chassis carries sponsorship from Robert’s Engines Inc., Love Sweet Potatoes, Scott Farms International, Red Moon Contractors, Curtis Insulation Co. Inc. and Three Aces Speed Shop.
Current weather: Clear, 75°F
Car count: 20
Fast qualifier: Willie Milliken
Time: 14.606 seconds
Polesitter: Willie Milliken
Heat race winners: Willie Milliken, Michael Rouse
Next series race: May 6, County Line Raceway (Elm City, NC) $3,000
Editor's note: Results and race details are unofficial.