February 23
Thunder Valley Speedway,
Glenmora, LA
Sanction: Crate Racin’ USA non-touring (Darty Smith Memorial) - $5,007
Information provided by: Track reports (last updated February 26, 12:45 pm)
Underwood wins Thunder Valley's Darty Smith
Darty Smith Memorial
- Mark Underwood Jr.
- Luke Bennett
- Shane Hebert
- Brandon Ball
- Corey Neil Jr.
- Zachary Heflin
- Jonathan Babin
- Jerry Basco
- Robbie Stuart
- Tim Eaves Jr.
- Chase Delrio
- Curt Lipsey
- Austin Storm
- Jason Sartain
- Michael Santangelo
- Corey Basco
- Mark Powell
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What won the race: Third-starting Mark Underwood Jr. of Ruston, La., took the lead on lap 17 and paced the final 11 circuits at Thunder Valley Speedway, winning Saturday's $5,007 second annual Darty Smith Memorial feature for Crate Late Models.
Key notes: Luke Bennett ran inside the top-three all race and finished second, 0.916 of a second back. ... Shane Hebert advanced two positions and finished third. ... Brandon Ball led the first 16 laps from the pole before fading to finish fourth. ... Robbie Stuart was a late entry and started 17th before advancing eight spots and finishing ninth. ... Tim Eaves Jr. gained four positions and finished 10th. ... Saturday's second annual Darty Smith Memorial, an event honoring Darty Smith, an established businessman, veteran racer and a well-respected gentleman who helped many young drivers on and off the track, lasted 24 minutes with nine competitors completing all 27 laps.
On the move: Robbie Stuart of DeRidder, La., started 17th and finished ninth.
Winner's sponsors: Underwood’s Rocket Chassis is sponsored by Tec Services Mobile Equipment Service, Floor Works Decorating Center, Bobby’s Body Shop, Integra Racing Shocks and Fast Graphix.
Current weather: Clear, 68°F
Car count: 17
Fast qualifier: Corey Neil Jr.
Time: 14.227 seconds
Polesitter: Brandon Ball
Dash winner: Brandon Ball
Heat race winners: Luke Bennett, Shane Hebert, Brandon Ball, Mark Underwood Jr.
Editor's note: Results and race details are unofficial.
