May 23
Santa Maria Raceway,
Santa Maria, CA
Sanction: West Coast Late Model Shootout (The Nationals) - $2,000
Information provided by: Steve Schnars and other reports (last updated May 24, 1:22 pm)
Toste collects $2,000 in Nationals opener
The Nationals
- Tony Toste
- Rob Sanders
- Clay Daly
- Mike Johnson
- Cody Laney
- Steve Drake
- Anthony Restad
- Trent Elliott
- Matt Micheli
- Ray Trimble
- Justin Rich
- Anthony Pombo
- Mitch Mohler
- Chester Kniss
- Jerry Stewart
- Bobby Hogge IV
- Larry Childress
- Randy Brown
- Chris Laney
- Dwayne Cleveland
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Tony Toste celebrates his $2,000 victory at Santa Maria.
What won the race: Third-starting Tony Toste of Pismo Beach, Calif. broke out to the early lead and never looked back en route to a $2,000 victory to open the two-day Nationals at Santa Maria Speedway.
Key notes: Steve Drake and Justin Rich tangled on lap eighth for the first caution. ... A 10-car pileup in turn four on the ensuing restart drew a red flag; all drivers were reported to be unharmed. ... Bobby Hogge IV of Salinas, Calif., suffered a broken suspension and flat tire while running second on lap 16. ... Action continues Sunday at Santa Maria with a $3,000-to-win program.
On the move: Rob Sanders rallied from 12th to finish second.
Winner's sponsors: The winning Rocket Chassis is sponsored by Asphalt Coatings Engineering, Contractors & Developers Bonding, Papich Construction and Toste Construction.
Points chase: Toste closed in on points leader Steve Drake with the victory.
Car count: 20
Fast qualifier: Cody Laney
Time: 16.435 seconds
Polesitter: Larry Childress
Heat race winners: Larry Childress, Tony Toste, Bobby Hogge IV
Next series race: May 24, Santa Maria Speedway (Santa Maria, CA) $3,000
Editor's note: Results and race details are unofficial.
