October 10
Bakersfield Speedway,
Bakersfield, CA
Sanction: Unsanctioned special events (Budweiser Nationals) - $3,000
Information provided by: Various reports (last updated October 11, 6:27 pm)
Drake picks up $3,000 at Bakersfield's Bud Nat'ls
Budweiser Nationals
- Steve Drake
- Bobby Hogge IV
- Nick Bartels
- Tony Toste
- Collen Winebarger
- Cody Laney
- Joey Tanner
- Andy Obertello
- Bricen James
- Devin Crockett
- Clay Daly
- Larry Childress
- Bill Egleston
- Matt Micheli
- Rob Sanders
- Justin Rich
- Ray Trimble
- Fito Gallardo
- Paul Guglielmoni
- Troy Foulger
- Terry Kuntz
- Anthony Pombo
Steve Drake enjoys victory lane Saturday at Bakersfield Speedway.
What won the race: Steve Drake of San Luis Obispo, Calif., earned $3,000 for capturing the finale of Bakersfield Speedway's 30th annual Budweiser Nationals. Drake took the checkers ahead of last year's winner Bobby Hogge IV of Salinas, Calif., and Nick Bartels of El Segundo, Calif.
Key notes: Drake is a former Bakersfield winner with the West Coast Late Model Shootout, a tour on which he owns two championships. ... Tony Toste won Friday's weekend opener, earning $2,000; he was fourth Saturday. ... The 30th annual Budweiser Nationals closed the 70th season at Bakersfield.
Car count: 23
Fast qualifier: Andy Obertello
Dash winner: Steve Drake
Editor's note: Results and race details are unofficial.