August 28
North Alabama Speedway,
Tuscumbia, AL
Sanction: Crate Racin’ USA (King of the Crates) - $3,000
Information provided by: Series, track and team reports (last updated August 31, 2:42 pm)
Henderson sweeps North Alabama's King of Crates
King of the Crates
- Matt Henderson
- Jimmy Thomas
- Randall Beckwith
- Jadon Frame
- Jason Welshan
- Brad Skinner
- Bryant Marsh
- Bryson Mitchell
- Evan Ellis
- Shane Stephens
- Chase Walls
- Jake Knowles
- Jesse Lowe
- Matthew Brocato
- Mike Combs
- Tanner Collins
- Oakley Gillespie
- Mitchell Holloway
- Corey Posey
- Seth McCormack
- Justin McRee
- Morgen Lambert
- Troy Dixon
- Mike Henn
Matt Henderson in victory lane at North Alabama Speedway.
What won the race: Capturing his second win in as many nights, polesitter Matt Henderson of Loudon, Tenn., secured a Crate Racin’ USA sweep in Saturday’s King of Crate finale at North Alabama Speedway. He earned $3,000.
Quotable: “Our car was on point both nights, and I’m so proud for my guys. They do an amazing job," Henderson said. "Chip brings so much speed, and Corbin does everything on this car perfect or nothing. Jason stays late to help me on whatever I need to get done, and then I’m just the fortunate one that gets to hold the steering wheel.”
Key notes: Points leader Jake Knowles of Rome, Ga., finished 12th. … The fifth annual King of Crate event concluded Saturday with a $3,000-to-win program sanctioned by the Crate Racin’ USA tour. … The Crate Racin’ USA tour is gearing up for the $20,000-to-win Chevrolet Performance World Championships at Cochran (Ga.) Motor Speedway Sept. 4-5.
On the move: Jason Welshan of Maryville, Tenn., started 12th and finished fifth.
Winner's sponsors: Henderson’s CVR Race Car is sponsored by Stanco Equipment, Vineyard Enterprises, R. Stuart Lumber, Bilstein Shocks, CVR Race Cars, Hendren Racing Engines, Hoosier Tire South, RPI Suspension and Vineyard Lawn.
Points chase: After North Alabama: 1. Jimmy Thomas (932); 2. Jason Welshan (906); 3. Jake Knowles (904); 4. Tanner Collins (884); 5. Mike Combs (752).
Current weather: Clear, 75°F
Car count: 36
Fast qualifier: Matt Henderson
Time: 14.571 seconds
Polesitter: Matt Henderson
Heat race winners: Jesse Lowe, Jason Welshan
Next series race: September 4, Cochran Motor Speedway (Cochran, GA) $20,000
Editor's note: Results and race details are unofficial.