July 3
Beckley Motorsports Park,
Beckley, WV
Sanction: American Crate All-Star Series (Back the Blue 40) - $2,500
Information provided by: Series and track reports (last updated July 4, 7:50 am)
Bland sweeps Beckley's Back the Blue 40
Back the Blue 40
- Michael Bland
- Matt Long
- Tyler Arrington
- Cameron Skinner
- Zach Sise
- Henry Hornsby III
- Eddie Hambrick
- Bradley Lewelling
- Tyler Collins
- Eli Beets
- Matt Glanden
- Shane Greco
- Name unavailable
- Jeffrey Wolford
- Trevor Sise
- T.J. Salango
- Chris Chandler
- Walker Arthur
- Josh Henry
- Adam Ahl
- Terry Poore
- Sparky Davidson
- Zack Dohm
- Colton Profitt
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Michael Bland celebrates Friday's American Crate All Stars triumph.
What won the race: Completing a sweep of Friday’s American Crate All-Star Series program at Beckley Motorsports Park, Michael Bland of Pineville, W.Va., raced to a $2,500 payday. Bland won the main event ahead of Matt Long after setting the night’s fast time and winning the dash.
Key notes: The American Crate All-Star Series made its second stop ever at Beckley Motorsports Park. … Beckley is scheduled to host a $10,000-to-win Super Late Model special the following evening.
Winner's sponsors: Bland’s Moyer Victory Circle Race Car is sponsored by Livingood Equipment, Cook’s Excavating and Aftermarket Specialties.
Points chase: Entering the weekend, Knoxville, Tenn., drivers Eli Beets and Trevor Sise are tied atop the series standings with 166 points, with Randy Weaver (150), Tyler Arrington (138) and Ross White (116) rounding out the top five.
Current weather: Clear, 75°F
Car count: 28
Fast qualifier: Michael Bland
Time: 13.934 seconds
Polesitter: Michael Bland
Dash winner: Michael Bland
Heat race winners: Zack Dohm, T.J. Salango, Zach Sise
Consolation race winners: Bradley Lewelling
Next series race: July 4, Volunteer Speedway (Bulls Gap, TN) $2,000
Editor's note: Results and race details are unofficial.