October 13
Bakersfield Speedway,
Bakersfield, CA
Sanction: Unsanctioned special events (Budweiser Nationals) - $1,500
Information provided by: Various reports (last updated October 16, 4:04 pm)
Hogge cruises to win in Bud Nationals opener
Budweiser Nationals
- Bobby Hogge IV
- Tony Toste
- Steve Drake
- Clay Daly
- Cody Laney
- Nick Bartels
- Rob Sanders
- Collen Winebarger
- Ron Bartels
- Jason Papich
- Dylan Thornton
- Cory McDonald
- Clark Guglielmoni
- Dennis Souza
- Rod Oliver
- Todd Sieg
- Paul Guglielmoni
- Chad Weber
- Chett Reeves
Bobby Hogge IV picked up a victory in the Bud Nationals opener.
What won the race: Bobby Hogge IV of Salinas, Calif., rolled to a 30-lap victory on the opening night of the 32nd annual Budweiser Nationals at Bakersfield Speedway, winning ahead of Tony Toste and Steve Drake to collect $1,500.
Key notes: Hogge crossed the finish line 3.695 seconds ahead of Toste. ... Hogge swept both nights of the 2016 Budweiser Nationals. ... Toste took second from Drake following a restart on lap 22. ... Friday’s action kicked off two straight nights at Bakersfield. … Cody Laney (Aug. 19), Nick Bartels (July 22) and Steve Drake (June 3) have each won at Bakersfield this season.
Car count: 19
Fast qualifier: Clay Daly
Time: 13.056 seconds
Editor's note: Results and race details are unofficial.