March 20
Whynot Motorsports Park,
Meridian, MS
Sanction: Mississippi State Championship Challenge Series - $3,000
Information provided by: Series and track reports (last updated March 21, 11:19 am)
Baggett bags $3,000 MSCCS win at Whynot
- Neil Baggett
- Chad Thrash
- Spencer Hughes
- Luke Bennett
- Robbie Stuart
- Cole Cameron
- Dean Carpenter
- Mason Jordan
- J.C. Wilson
- Hunter Lewis
- Brandon Carpenter
- Dillon Crim
- Jason Milam
- Christian Hanger
- Leon Henderson
- Klint Byars
- Rick Rickman
presented by
Chris McDill
Neil Baggett dominated action at Whynot Motorsports Park.
What won the race: Polesitter Neil Baggett of Columbus, Miss., captured the $3,000 Mississippi State Championship Challenge Series victory in Saturday night’s season opener at Whynot Motorsports Park. Hed led all 40 laps and finished with more than a five-second advantage over Chad Thrash to record his eighth series triumph.
Key notes: The Mississippi State Championship Challenge Series kicked off its 21st season with a visit to Whynot Motorsports Park near Meridian, Miss. … Whynot hosted the tour’s season opener for the first time since 2016. … The series has visited Whynot 47 times. … Whynot is scheduled to host the tour one other time in 2021 for another $3,000-to-win event on July 10.
On the move: Luke Bennett of Ethel, La., started 14th and finished fourth.
Winner's sponsors: Baggett’s Prate Montgomery-owned Rocket Chassis is powered by a Jay Dickens Racing Engine and sponsored by Montgomery Farms, Jamie’s Body Shop, Flora Logging, RTC Recovery, Bo’s Satellite Service and Advanced Logistics.
Points chase: Chad Thrash of Meridian, Miss., kicked off this quest for his fifth straight series title.
Current weather: Clear, 45°F
Car count: 17
Polesitter: Neil Baggett
Dash winner: Neil Baggett
Consolation race winners: Cole Cameron, Robbie Stuart
Next series race: March 27, Magnolia Motor Speedway (Columbus, MS) $3,000
Editor's note: Results and race details are unofficial.
