October 2
Talladega Short Track,
Eastaboga, AL
Sanction: Crate Racin’ USA - $2,000
Information provided by: Series and track reports (last updated October 3, 8:31 am)
Hanger grabs CRUSA opener at Talladega
- Christian Hanger
- Jeremy Shaw
- Cruz Skinner
- Ahnna Parkhurst
- Jimmy Thomas
- Wil Herrington
- Brandon Williams
- Tanner Collins
- Sam Seawright
- Grant Pearl
- Jody Knowles
- Jason Lively
- Trynt Lloyd
- Heath Carr
- Victor Turner
- Oakley Johns
- Corey Dunn
- T.J. Brittain
- Lane Shuler
- Mike Combs
- Jake Rainey
- Matthew Brocato
- Marcus Minga
- Sterling Freeman
Christian Hanger heads to victory Friday at Talladega Short Track.
What won the race: Taking the lead from Jeremy Shaw on lap 11, polesitter Christian Hanger of Winchester, Tenn., led the final 30 laps for a Crate Racin’ USA victory, winning Friday’s weekend opener at Talladega Short Track. Hanger earned $2,000 in finishing ahead of Shaw and Cruz Skinner.
Key notes: Shaw led the first 10 laps. ... The 40-lapper went caution free. ... Hanger earned his second career series win and first at Talladega. ... Twenty-one of the 24 starters finished the race with 19 completing 40 circuits. ... It was the opening night of the tour's doubleheader at TST.
On the move: Ninth-starting Wil Herrington of Hawkinsville, Ga., 12th-starting Sam Seawright of Ft. Payne, Ala., 13th-starting Grant Pearl of Anniston, Ala., and 14th-starting Jody Knowles of Tyrone, Ga., each improved three positions.
Winner's sponsors: Hanger’s Rocket Chassis is sponsored by Hanger’s Hardwood Flooring, H&W Custom Glass, Moore’s Lawn Care, Brucebilt Performance and Andy's Towing.
Points chase: Wil Herrington of Hawkinsville, Ga., leads Corey Dunn, Cruz Skinner, T.J. Brittain and Jody Knowles.
Current weather: Clear, 48°F
Car count: 35
Fast qualifier: Jeremy Shaw
Time: 14.691 seconds
Polesitter: Christian Hanger
Heat race winners: Jake Rainey, Sam Seawright, Grant Pearl
Next series race: October 3, Talladega Short Track (Eastaboga, AL) $2,500
Editor's note: Corrects finish.