July 30
Tri-County Racetrack,
Brasstown, NC
Sanction: Schaeffer's Southern Nationals - $3,500
Information provided by: Series reports (last updated July 31, 3:58 pm)
Roberts gets third Southern Nationals victory
- Casey Roberts
- Austin Smith
- Dennis Franklin
- Donald McIntosh
- Billy Ogle Jr.
- Craig Vosbergen
- Mark Whitener
- Kenny Collins
- Shawn Chastain
- Vic Hill
- Mark Dotson
- George Mashburn
- Charlie Parker
- Danny Ledford
- Rodney Weeks
- Chuck Padgett
- David Conley
- Stacy Boles
- Rob Mayea
- David Payne
- Bo Eaton
- Anthony Rymer
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Casey Roberts emerges from his winning car in victory lane.
What won the race: Casey Roberts of Toccoa, Ga., moved into the Schaeffer Oil Southern Nationals points lead by winning his third tour race and second in a row Thursday at Tri-County Racetrack. Roberts earned $3,500 in taking the checkers ahead of fast qualifier Austin Smith, who led laps 5-20 before the high-flying Roberts took control for good.
Key notes: Roberts won his third straight visit to Tri-County. ... Roberts also won home-state races on this year's tour at Swainsboro and Boyd's. ... Runner-up Austin Smith had two victories earlier this season in Brasstown. ... Four cautions slowed the event. ... Bo Eaton drew yellows on laps 12 and 16. ... Rob Mayea spun on lap 21. ... Four cars tangled on the ensuing restart. ... Friday's event at Smoky Mountain Speedway in Maryville, Tenn., will mark the 100th series event.
On the move: Mark Whitener of Middleburg, Fla., was the Fast Shafts Hard Charger.
Winner's sponsors: Roberts drives a Cushman Motorsports Longhorn Chassis powered by a Custom Race Engine and sponsored by Cushman Paint & Body, M&S Concrete, Allstar Performance, Schaeffer's Racing Oil, VP Racing Fuel and Hoosier Racing Tire.
Points chase: Casey Roberts left Tri-County with 1,224 points to lead Billy Ogle Jr. (1,214) and Donald McIntosh (1,197).
Car count: 25
Fast qualifier: Austin Smith
Time: 12.742 seconds
Polesitter: Casey Roberts
Dash winner: Casey Roberts
Next series race: July 31, Smoky Mountain Speedway (Maryville, TN) $5,300
Editor's note: Results and race details are unofficial.
