April 9
East Bay Raceway Park,
Gibsonton, FL
Sanction: United Dirt Late Model Challenge Series (Scott Thompson Memorial) - $3,800
Information provided by: Series reports (last updated April 12, 8:14 am)
Whitener grabs $3,800 victory at East Bay
Scott Thompson Memorial
- Mark Whitener
- Kyle Bronson
- Devin Dixon
- Josh Peacock
- Shan Smith
- Mavrick Varnadore
- Phillip Cobb
- Steve Mathis Jr.
- Kenny Monahan
- Shawn Taylor
- Blake Spencer
- Adam Boyd
- Ivedent Lloyd Jr.
- Jack Nosbisch Jr.
- Bryan Bernhardt
- Keith Nosbisch
- Doug Horton
- Megan Rae Meyer
- John Norris
- Al Larson
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Mark Whitener won his third straight victory Saturday at East Bay.
What won the race: Polesitter Mark Whitener of Middleburg, Fla., raced to his second straight UDLMCS victory to start the 2016 season by capturing the Scott Thompson Memorial victory at East Bay Raceway Park. Whitener pocketed $3,800 while Kyle Bronson of Brandon, Fla., rallied from a mid-race pit stop to finish second.
Key notes: The victory was the series-leading 27th career for Whitener, who won at East Bay for the first time during UDLMCS competition. ... The race paid tribute to the former Plant City, Fla., racer who died in a 2006 automobile accident.
Winner's sponsors: Whitener's No. 5 is powered by a Koury Racing Engine and sponsored by United Land Clearing, RaceCar Engineering, FK Rod Ends, AR Bodies and Hoosier Racing Tire.
Points chase: Mark Whitener, a three-time series champion, has 700 points to lead Kyle Bronson (650) and Blake Spencer (530).
Car count: 20
Heat race winners: Keith Nosbisch, Mark Whitener, Kyle Bronson, Doug Horton, Steve Mathis Jr., Jack Nosbisch Jr.
Next series race: April 16, Bubba Raceway Park (Ocala, FL) $3,000
Editor's note: Results and race details are unofficial.
