October 28
Richmond Raceway,
Richmond, KY
Sanction: Ultimate Heart of America Series (Bluegrass Nationals) - $3,000
Information provided by: Staff and series reports (last updated October 30, 3:46 am)
Carpenter wins flag-to-flag in Richmond opener
Bluegrass Nationals
- Tyler Carpenter
- Derek Fisher
- James Rice
- Robby Hensley
- Josh Rice
- Blake Creech
- Josh Hall
- Michael Chilton
- Jeff Watson
- Oscar McCown
- Shane Irvin
- Tristan Chamberlain
- Ryan Montgomery
- Jeremy Creech
- Jason Barrett
- Chris Lowery
- Larry Martin Jr.
- Daniel Shelton
- Brady Lear
- Brad Martin
Tyler Carpenter heads to victory at Richmond Raceway.
What won the race: Tyler Carpenter of Parkersburg, W.Va., wired Friday's Ultimate Heart of America Super Late Model Series-sanctioned Bluegrass Nationals opener, leading flag-to-flag at Richmond Raceway to pick up a $3,000 payday.
Key notes: Carpenter earned his second career Ultimate Heart of America Super Late Model Series victory. ... Series points leader James Rice of Verona, Ky., finished third, behind the wheel of a backup car belonging to his little brother, Josh Rice, who finished one spot behind in fourth. ... Josh, the youngest of the two Rice brothers, lowered the track record in time trials with a lap time of 13.849 seconds. … Saturday’s finale is set to pay $5,000-to-win. … Watch live on FloRacing.
On the move: Derek Fisher of Olympia, Ky., started seventh and finished second.
Winner's sponsors: Carpenter's Robert Earl Racing Kryptonite Race Car is sponsored by ADC Paving and Trademark Excavating Company.
Points chase: Before Richmond: 1. James Rice (127); 2. Tristan Chamberlain (117); 3. Jeremy Creech (89); 4. Dustin Linville (88); 5. Blake Creech (84).
Current weather: Clear, 54°F
Car count: 22
Fast qualifier: Josh Rice
Time: 13.849 seconds
Polesitter: Michael Chilton
Heat race winners: Michael Chilton, Tyler Carpenter
Editor's note: Results and race details are unofficial.