August 30
Santa Maria Raceway,
Santa Maria, CA
Sanction: Unsanctioned Supers (Simkins Memorial) - $3,000
Information provided by: Steve Schnars (last updated August 31, 8:02 pm)
Hogge wins caution-free Simkins Memorial
Simkins Memorial
- Bobby Hogge IV
- Steve Drake
- Tony Toste
- Cody Laney
- Rob Sanders
- Clay Daly
- Tommy Malcolm
- Devin Crockett
- Chris Laney
- Larry Childress
- Trent Elliott
- Mike Kirby
- Larry Wise
- Carla Laney
- Dino Napier
- Justin Rich
Bobby Hogge IV tunes up before his $3,000 victory.
What won the race: Bobby Hogge IV of Salinas, Calif., pocketed $3,000 in a caution-free event, topping Steve Drake and Tony Toste in the Simkins Memorial opener.
Key notes: Hogge lapped all but six competitors. ... Devin Crockett piloted a Rocket Chassis formerly driven by Arkansas driver Bill Frye. ... The first of two nights of holiday weekend action at Santa Maria Speedway. ... Saturday's event pays $5,000-to-win. ... The event was originally sanctioned by Colorado-based Championship Dirt Motorsports, but that organization folded this summer. ... Overall nearly $100,000 in purses are on the line during the weekend.
Winner's sponsors: Hogge's No. 2 Victory Circle Chassis has sponsorship from Keyser Mfg. and Steinwand.
Points chase: Clay Daly of Watsonville, Calif., leads the track's Late Model division standings with 234 points over Steve Drake (223) and Tony Toste (222).
Car count: 16
Fast qualifier: Bobby Hogge IV
Time: 16.599 seconds
Polesitter: Steve Drake
Dash winner: Steve Drake
Heat race winners: Rob Sanders, Steve Drake, Clay Daly
Next series race: August 31, Santa Maria Speedway (Santa Maria, CA) $5,000
Editor's note: Results and race details are unofficial.