March 29
Kings Speedway,
Hanford, CA
Sanction: West Coast Late Model Shootout (Gary Jacob Memorial) - $2,000
Information provided by: Series and Latemodelracer.com reports (last updated March 31, 5:22 pm)
Drake repeats in Gary Jacob Memorial
Gary Jacob Memorial
- Steve Drake
- Bobby Hogge IV
- Clay Daly
- Tony Toste
- Nick Bartels
- Tommy Malcolm
- Rob Sanders
- Cody Laney
- Larry Childress
- Jason Papich
- Randy Shafer
- Kyle Griffith
- Dennis Souza
- Billy Griffin
- Devin Crockett
- Jeff Decker
- Dino Napier
- Mike Kirby
- R.C. Whitwell
- Carla Laney
- Paul Guglielmoni
- Bill Bartels
Ray McCann
Steve Drake won his second straight Gary Jacob Memorial.
What won the race: Steve Drake of San Luis Obispo, Calif., triumphed in the Gary Jacob Memorial for the second consecutive season.
Key notes: Drake sits second on the all-time series wins list with eight victories, trailing only Bobby Hogge IV. ... The event honored long-traveling race reporter Gary Jacob, who passed away suddenly in June 2006 after suffering a heart attack. ... Rookie of the Year candidate Cody Laney of Torrance, Calif., had a series-best finish of eighth. ... West Coast competitors visited for their first of three event at Kings this season; the track also hosts a Memorial Day doubleheader for the series on May 24-25.
Winner's sponsors: Drake's Rocket Chassis is sponsored by Drake Farmers Transportation and Golden Hills Auto Center.
Car count: 22
Fast qualifier: Rob Sanders
Time: 16.062 seconds
Heat race winners: Clay Daly, Bobby Hogge IV, R.C. Whitwell
Next series race: May 24, Kings Speedway (Hanford, CA) $2,000
Editor's note: Results and race details are unofficial.