August 17
Portsmouth Raceway Park,
Portsmouth, OH
Sanction: Unsanctioned Supers (Fred Dillow Memorial) - $6,083
Information provided by: Gary Skinner and track reports (last updated August 18, 8:39 am)
Completing Ohio sweep, Casebolt wins final Dillow
Fred Dillow Memorial
- Steve Casebolt
- Devin Gilpin
- Brandon Fouts
- Rod Conley
- Dustin Linville
- Delmas Conley
- Mark Frazier
- Kenny Christy
- Walker Arthur
- Audie Swartz
- Kevin Wagner
- Dave Hornikel
- J.T. Conley
- Josh Hall
- Travis Carr
- Jeff Davis
- Shannon Thornsberry
- R.J. Conley
- Kenneth Howell
- Larry Martin Jr.
Steve Casebolt emerges from his car after winning the Flyin’ Fred Finale.
What won the race: Scoring his richest two-victory weekend since 2012, polesitter Steve Casebolt of Richmond, Ind., tallied a $7,166 victory Saturday at Portsmouth Raceway Park to lift his Buckeye State weekend earnings to more than $11,000. The flag-to-flag winner, who earned $5,000 Friday at Moler Raceway Park's Ike Moler Memorial, earned $6,083 for winning the 25th and final Fred Dillow Memorial, adding $1,083 for leading at halfway and $50 for leading the first lap.
Quotable: “I just love coming here, this is a great racetrack,” Casebolt said. “Great people here and the fans are great, and we filled these stands up tonight. It’s just a lot of fun to come here."
Key notes: Casebolt swept the same weekend in 2012 for a $10,000 weekend. ... The Flyin' Fred Finale marked the final time the Dillow family will honor the late familar patrarch. ... Casebolt's victory guaranteed him a starting spot in Sept. 1's Hillbilly 100 at Tyler County Speedway. … R.J. Conley was running second when he retired just before halfway. … Casebolt has three 2019 victories at PRP.
On the move: Devin Gilpin of Columbus, Ind., started 10th and finished second in Jim Beeman’s No. 7B.
Winner's sponsors: Casebolt’s Rocket Chassis is powered by a Cornett Racing Engine and sponsored by Sudz Car Wash, JE Pistons, BruceBilt Performance, VP Racing Fuels and Gotta Race.
Points chase: Shannon Thornsberry of Martin, Ky., tops PRP's weekly points standings.
Current weather: Clear, 66°F
Car count: 25
Fast qualifier: Walker Arthur
Polesitter: Steve Casebolt
Dash winner: Steve Casebolt
Heat race winners: Rod Conley, Audie Swartz
Consolation race winners: Delmas Conley
Editor's note: Results and race details are unofficial.