June 17
Hartford Speedway,
Hartford, MI
Sanction: Allstar Performance Challenge Series - $4,000
Information provided by: Series and track reports (last updated June 18, 7:45 am)
Hotovy marches to $4,000 victory at Hartford
- J.R. Hotovy
- Chad Finley
- Travis Stemler
- Brandon Thirlby
- Eric Spangler
- Casey Noonan
- Rusty Schlenk
- Garrett Wiles
- Nick Allen
- Chad White
- Dave Baker
- Phil Ausra
- Justin White
- Brian Speelman
- Justin Pauley
- Kyle Novak
- Greg Gokey
- Dona Marcoullier
- Bret Darling
- Zach Hall
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What won the race: Making a rare appearance back in a Late Model, J.R. Hotovy of Covert, Mich., captured his first Allstar Performance Challenge Series victory Friday at Hartford Speedway. He earned $4,000 in leading all but two laps.
Key notes: Hotovy started outside the front row alongside polesitter Brandon Thirlby, who led two early laps. ... Hotovy took the checkers 1.982 seconds ahead of runner-up Chad Finley. ... Making its Hartford debut, the Michigan tour kicked off a weekend doubleheader with the first of its two visits to the track this season.
On the move: Eric Spangler of Lake City, Mich., started 10th and finished fifth.
Points chase: Before Hartford: 1. Dona Marcoullier (153); 2. Travis Stemler (144); 3. Brandon Thirlby (135); 4. Eric Spangler (132); 5. Greg Gokey (126).
Current weather: Clear, 70°F
Car count: 22
Fast qualifier: Casey Noonan
Time: 16.689 seconds
Polesitter: Brandon Thirlby
Heat race winners: Brandon Thirlby, Casey Noonan, J.R. Hotovy
Next series race: June 18, Thunderbird Raceway (Muskegon, MI) $4,000
Editor's note: Results and race details are unofficial.
