August 24
Paragon Speedway,
Paragon, IN
Sanction: Ultimate Heart of America Series - $5,000
Information provided by: Series and track reports (last updated August 27, 1:44 pm)
Paragon delivers first Ultimate HofA win for Gilpin
- Devin Gilpin
- Rodney Melvin
- Derek Groomer
- Jared Bailey
- Dustin Linville
- Dustin Shoulders
- Trevor Landrum
- Cyle Forgy
- Zac Gibbs
- Tory Collins
- Daniel Shelton
- Jody Adkins
- Josh Boller
- Victor Lee
- Brady Lear
- Jordan Wever
- Larry Martin Jr.
- Remington Gill
- Tyler Collins
- Mike Bechelli
- Tegan Evans
- Wade Davis
presented by
Jimmy Pittman
Devin Gilpin gets up to speed before his victory at Paragon.
What won the race: Leading all 40 laps from the pole, Devin Gilpin of Columbus, Ind., drove to his first career Ultimate Heart of America Series victory on Saturday night, earning $5,000 at Paragon Speedway. Gilpin took the checkers 2.128 seconds ahead of fourth-starting Rodney Melvin to grab his third touring series triumph of the season and his first away from Brownstown (Ind.) Speedway.
Quotable: “That was hectic there man. That race took forever and then I was nervous (my team) would tell me they was coming up top,” Gilpin said. “(I’d) move my line, they’d go to the bottom, back to top. It was just a long 40 laps, it took forever too. I just can’t these guys enough, first and foremost my grandpa, man, he just gives me everything.”
Key notes: Tenth-starting Derek Groomer rounded out the podium finishers. ... Points leader Dustin Linville ran as high as second a couple of times before fading in the closing laps and finishing fifth. ... Fourth-running Jordan Wever retired on lap seven. ... The feature lasted 44 minutes, with 10 drivers completing the distance. ... The series announced Sunday the Sept. 14 race at Mountain Motor Speedway in Isom, Ky., was cancelled by the track.
On the move: Dustin Shoulders of Coatesville, Ind., started 17th and finished sixth.
Winner's sponsors: Gilpin’s Rocket Chassis is powered by a Clements Racing Engine and carries sponsorship from South Central Roofing, Jason Clarkson Logging, IndSolTech Environmental Solutions, Tom Pickets Music Center, Color Me Happy Salon & Spa, Browns Oil Service, Blondie’s Pizzeria, TFS Performance, Beyea Custom Headers, Dasco Racing Supply, Wheelman by Dasco, Simco, Penske Racing Shocks and KBC Graphix.
Points chase: After Paragon: 1. Dustin Linville (159); 2. Cyle Forgy (137); 3. Tyler Collins (136); 4. Larry Martin Jr. (131); 5. Jody Adkins (112).
Current weather: Overcast, 82°F
Car count: 22
Fast qualifier: Rodney Melvin
Time: 14.710 seconds
Polesitter: Devin Gilpin
Heat race winners: Devin Gilpin, Dustin Linville, Jared Bailey
Next series race: October 12, Richmond Raceway (Richmond, KY) $12,059
Editor's note: Results and race details are unofficial.
