July 1
I-30 Speedway,
Little Rock, AR
Sanction: Comp Cams Super Dirt Series (Hammer Hill Twin Bill) - $4,000
Information provided by: Series and track reports (last updated July 15, 12:31 pm)
I-30 gives Armstrong first Late Model win
Hammer Hill Twin Bill
- Drew Armstrong
- Neil Baggett
- Logan Martin
- Rick Rickman
- Brian Rickman
- B.J. Robinson
- Morgan Bagley
- Spencer Hughes
- Timothy Culp
- Scott Crigler
- Kyle Beard
- Terry Phillips
- Jon Mitchell
- Chandler Petty
- Tommy Surrett
- Jesse Stovall
- Chad Mallett
- David Payne
- Joe Godsey
- Hunter Rasdon
Drew Armstrong emerges in victory lane after his first Late Model victory.
What won the race: Holding off Neil Baggett following the demise of race-long leader Timothy Culp with three laps remaining, home-track racer Drew Armstrong of Benton, Ark., notched his first career Late Model victory, winning Wednesday’s Hammer Hill Twinbill at I-30 Speedway. The series rookie led the final three laps on his way to a popular $4,000 payday on the Comp Cams Super Dirt Series.
Quotable: “I seen Timmy break down the back straightaway and I said, ‘I’m running second. What do you do now, you’re leading this thing?’ This is amazing," Armstrong said. "It’s a dream come true.”
Key notes: Armstrong finished 1.549 seconds ahead of Baggett. … The 25-year-old former modified ace is in his first full season in the full-fendered division. … His previous best series finish was ninth. ... Eight drivers finished, all on the lead lap. … Culp dominated the first 37 laps from the pole position, but appeared to break as he headed down the backstretch. … The 40-lapper was slowed by six cautions, four in the first 12 circuits. … Jesse Stovall spun into the infield to draw a caution in lap three; Caution appeared for a slowing David Payne on lap eight; On lap 10 Chandler Petty slowed to bring out the third yellow; The fourth caution waved on lap 12 when Jon Mitchell slowed in turn three, giving up the second position; Scott Crigler spun in turn one to bring out the fifth caution; Culp drew the final caution on lap 37. … Billy Moyer of Batesville Ark., scratched after he retired from a heat.
On the move: Logan Martin of West Plains, Mo., started 13th and finished third after pitting to change a flat tire.
Winner's sponsors: Armstrong’s Keith Lawson Motorsports Longhorn Chassis powered by a Clements Engine and sponsored by Total Tire & Automotive and Elia’s Mexican Grill.
Points chase: Before I-30, Timothy Culp and Jesse Stovall are tied atop the Comp Cams standings with 1,408 points, followed by Logan Martin (1,313), Spencer Hughes (1,187) and Rick Rickman (1,151).
Current weather: Scattered Clouds, 79°F
Car count: 31
Fast qualifier: Timothy Culp
Time: 13.471 seconds
Polesitter: Timothy Culp
Heat race winners: Timothy Culp, Hunter Rasdon, Jon Mitchell, B.J. Robinson
Consolation race winners: Logan Martin, Tommy Surrett
Provisional starters: Scott Crigler, David Payne
Next series race: July 31, Batesville Motor Speedway (Locust Grove, AR) $3,000
Editor's note: Results and race details are unofficial.