July 5
Swainsboro Raceway,
Swainsboro, GA
Sanction: Unsanctioned Crates (604) (Firecracker 100) - $5,000
Information provided by: South Georgia Racing and track reports (last updated July 7, 11:38 pm)
Fitzgerald nabs $5,000 Crate win at Swainsboro
Firecracker 100
- Jason Fitzgerald
- Jeremy Faircloth
- Austin Scarboro
- Steven Bloodworth
- Steven Roberts
- John Ruggiero Jr.
- Wendell Chavous
- Jim Manka
- Terry Lumley
- Joe Testino
- Carter Stokes
- Butch Henry
- Elijha Gonzales
- Ben Faircloth
- Jak Kicklighter
- Chesley Dixon
- Joshua Bishop
- Michael Akeson
- Robert Diekemper
- Joey Coulter
- Ches Chester
Jason Fitzgerald, during pre-race ceremonies, later picked up another flag.
What won the race: Jason Fitzgerald of Middleburg, Fla., raced to a $5,000 payday in the Firecracker 100. Hometown driver Ben Faircloth appeared to have the race in hand, but late misfortune lifted Fitzgerald to victory.
Key notes: The main event was plagued by multiple cautions and one red flag. ... The feature lineup was set directly from time trials. ... A healthy crowd was on hand to take in the action.
On the move: The winning Fitzgerald rallied from deep in the field to record the victory.
Winner's sponsors: Fitzgerald's No. 7 GRT race car carries sponsorship from Dueycheatm & Howell, M&M Transport Refrigeration and Xtreme Graphics.
Car count: 21
Fast qualifier: Jak Kicklighter
Time: 15.326 seconds
Polesitter: Jak Kicklighter
Editor's note: Fixes first name of fifth-place finisher.