October 9
Bakersfield Speedway,
Bakersfield, CA
Sanction: Unsanctioned special events (Budweiser Nationals) - $2,000
Information provided by: Latemodelracer.com (last updated October 10, 5:01 pm)
Toste wins Bud Nat'ls opener at Bakersfield
Budweiser Nationals
- Tony Toste
- Steve Drake
- Bricen James
- Nick Bartels
- Clay Daly
- Cody Laney
- Bobby Hogge IV
- Andy Obertello
- Collen Winebarger
- Fito Gallardo
- Rob Sanders
- Joey Tanner
- Devin Crockett
- Troy Foulger
- Larry Childress
- Ron Bartels
- Anthony Pombo
- Justin Rich
- Paul Guglielmoni
- Matt Micheli
- Bill Egleston
- Terry Kuntz
- Ray Trimble
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Tony Toste enjoys victory lane Friday at Bakersfield Speedway.
What won the race: Tony Toste of Pismo Beach, Calif., captured the opening night Late Model feature at Bakersfield Speedway's 30th annual Budweiser Nationals. Toste earned $2,000 in outrunning Steve Drake of San Luis Obispi, Calif., and Bricen James of Albany, Ore.
Key notes: The 30th annual Budweiser Nationals closes the 70th season at Bakersfield. ... More than 200 race cars are expected for the weekend with more than $60,000 in purse money up for grabs. ... Late Models battle for a $2,000-to-win event Friday and a $3,000-to-win event Saturday.
Winner's sponsors: Toste's Rocket Chassis is sponsored by Toste Construction, Asphalt Coatings Engineering, Globe, Timmy D's BBQ Sauce, Steak & Grape Restaurant and C&D.
Car count: 23
Editor's note: Results and race details are unofficial.
