August 30
Wythe Raceway,
Rural Retreat, VA
Sanction: Fastrak Racing Series (Pro Late Model Nationals) - $3,000
Information provided by: Series reports (last updated August 31, 5:40 am)
Rambo rules Wythe for $3,000 Fastrak win
Pro Late Model Nationals
- Dennis Franklin
- Ron Parker
- Jimmy Schiltz
- David Smith
- Kennie Compton Jr.
- Clinton Cook
- Taylor Hicks
- Kenny Peeples Jr.
- Chris Chandler
- Dillon Brown
- Barry Arnold
- Steve Cooke
- Aaron Barley
- Tim Byrd
- Brent Hilton
- Joel Prosser
- Terry Cregger
- Henry Hornsby III
- Jordan Dill
- Lance Reynolds
- Tommy Eastridge
- Teddy Tate
- Kenny Barnes
- Derek Rogers
- Tam Topham
What won the race: Fifth-starting Dennis "Rambo" Franklin of Gaffney, S.C., raced to a $3,000 victory in the second round of Fastrak's Pro Late Model Nationals. Franklin beat Ron Parker of of Lawndale, N.C., to the finish line by 2.442 seconds.
Key notes: All entrants were eligible for feature starting spots and 14 drivers completed all 40 laps. ... Jonathan Davenport of Blairsville, Ga., was among drivers scratching from the main event. ... Kennie Compton Jr. of Bland, Va., finished fifth Saturday after winning Friday's race at Beckley (W.Va.) Motor Speedway. ... Wythe held the middle race of a tripleheader weekend for Fastrak touring drivers.
On the move: Runner-up Ron Parker started 14th; Jimmy Schiltz of Taylorsville, N.C., started 13th and finished third.
Winner's sponsors: Franklin's No. 2 is powered by a Clements Automotive Racing Engine is sponsored by Advanced Electronic Services, AES Racing, C&D Properties and M&W Towing.
Points chase: Entering the weekend, David Smith led Fastrak Southeast standings by eight points over Corey Gordon.
Car count: 27
Fast qualifier: David Smith
Time: 17.788 seconds
Polesitter: David Smith
Heat race winners: David Smith, Clinton Cook, Dillon Brown
Next series race: August 31, Princeton Speedway (Princeton, WV) $3,000
Editor's note: Results and race details are unofficial.