May 27
Port Royal Speedway,
Port Royal, PA
Sanction: Ultimate Northeast Series (Bob Weikert Memorial) - $5,000
Information provided by: Series and track reports (last updated May 28, 5:56 pm)
Eckert wins again, completes Port Royal sweep
Bob Weikert Memorial
- Rick Eckert
- Jeff Rine
- Ross Robinson
- Kyle Lee
- Donny Schatz
- Matt Cosner
- Dan Stone
- Dylan Yoder
- Gary Stuhler
- Ryan Montgomery
- Jerry Bard
- Tim Wilson
- Dave Brouse Jr.
- Kirk Baker
- Tim Smith Jr.
- Scott Flickinger
- Mike Lupfer
- Jared Miley
- Andy Haus
- Gene Knaub
- Justin Kann
- Jason Covert
- Reese Masiello
- Chris Casner
Brian Rhoad/wrtspeedwerx.com
Rick Eckert won $5,000 at Port Royal on Sunday, bringing his weekend haul to $8,000.
What won the race: Winning his second Ultimate Northeast Series race at Port Royal in as many days, Rick Eckert of York, Pa., dominated Sunday's action at Port Royal Speedway to complete a weekend sweep. Eckert, who started outside the front row, led all 35 laps and finished a whopping seven seconds ahead of runner up Jeff Rine for a $5,000 payday.
Key notes: Eckert totaled $8,000 in weekend earnings. ... The race was slowed by five cautions. … Eckert grabbed the lead early and maintained a comfortable advantage throughout. … Sprint standout Donny Schatz of Fargo, N.D., finished fifth for the second consecutive night. ... Eckert bested Gary Stuhler in Saturday's opener; Stuhler finished ninth on Sunday.
On the move: Kyle Lee of Mercersburg, Pa., started 20th and finished fourth.
Winner's sponsors: Eckert’s Paul Crowl Racing Rocket Chassis is powered by Cornett Racing Engines and sponsored by Monumental Paving & Excavating, Priority Construction, Drydene Performance Products, Firehouse Subs, American Tennis Courts, William T. King Inc., National Concrete and American Paving Fabrics and T.E. Jeff Incorporated.
Points chase: Entering the weekend, Jared Miley (64) led Matt Cosner (63), Ross Robinson (46), Ryan Montgomery (46) and Trever Feathers (35).
Car count: 29
Fast qualifier: Rick Eckert
Time: 17.677 seconds
Heat race winners: Rick Eckert, Jeff Rine, Ross Robinson
Consolation race winners: Dan Stone
Provisional starters: Reese Masiello, Scott Flickinger
Next series race: June 9, Selinsgrove Speedway (Selinsgrove, PA) $3,000
Editor's note: Results and race details are unofficial.