March 8
Lavonia Speedway,
Lavonia, GA
Sanction: Ultimate Southeast Series (Late Model Mania) - $4,000
Information provided by: Series reports (last updated March 9, 11:43 am)
Flag-to-flag Roberts wins $4,000 Late Model Mania
Late Model Mania
- Casey Roberts
- Dennis Franklin
- Jay Sessoms
- Dustin Mitchell
- Hunter Peacock
- Kenny Collins
- Jeff Smith
- Jason Welshan
- Randy Dillard
- Scott Groves
- Richie Corley
- Doug Sanders
- Clayton Turner
- Jim Manka
- William Thomas
- Bubba Russell
- Casey Barrow
- Brian Ledbetter
- Dabs Potts
- Anthony Sanders
- Wesley English
presented by
Gene Lefler
Casey Roberts emerges from his winning car in victory lane.
What won the race: Fast qualifier and winningest Ultimate Series driver Casey Roberts of Toccoa, Ga., led all 40 laps Sunday night at Lavonia Speedway to win the Super Late Model portion of Late Model Mania. Roberts earned $4,000 for his 13th career series victory while outrunning fellow front-row starter Dennis "Rambo" Franklin.
Key notes: Six cautions, five over the first three laps, slowed the action, mostly for minor incidents. ... Three cars tangled to require a complete restart initially, and Casey Barrow was part of a lap-22 accident. ... Colby Cannon won the $2,000 Fastrak Crate feature of Late Model Mania. ... Replacing of the scoring loop pushed the event late.
On the move: Jay Sessoms of Stanley, N.C., came from eighth to third.
Winner's sponsors: Roberts drives a Longhorn Chassis sponsored by Cushman Paint & Body and M&S Concrete.
Car count: 21
Fast qualifier: Casey Roberts
Time: 15.723 seconds
Polesitter: Casey Roberts
Next series race: March 21, County Line Raceway (Elm City, NC) $4,000
Editor's note: Results and race details are unofficial.
