May 27
Dirt Track at Charlotte,
Concord, NC
Sanction: SRI Topless Tour (SECA) (Outlaw Showdown) - $2,000
Information provided by: Track reports (last updated May 28, 10:28 am)
Parton cruises for $2,000 SECA payday at Charlotte
Outlaw Showdown
- Furman Parton
- Justin Williams
- Trent Ivey
- Dennis Franklin
- Ryan Atkins
- Zack Mitchell
- Matt Long
- Ricky Weeks
- Thomas Robinson
- Anthony Sanders
- Banjo Duke
- Corey Gordon
- Layton Sullivan
- John Ruggiero Jr.
- Gib Gibbons
- Spencer Apple
- Timbo Mangum
- Cameron Crowe
- Chris Cheek
- James Plemmons
- Jeff Robinson
- Dillon Brown
- Dale Timms
- Bob Robertson
- Andrew Cole
- Brian Carswell
Furman Parton raises a fist while taking the checkers at Charlotte.
What won the race: Second-starting Furman Parton of Union Mills, N.C., dominated the 25-lap Southeastern Crate Association feature, topping Justin Williams by 3.821 seconds for a $2,000 payday at the Dirt Track at Charlotte.
Quotable: “That was the best car I’ve ever had here,” Parton said. “I’ve had some good cars here before, but that one was by far the best. I enjoyed it. I’m pumped.”
Key notes: Parton led all the way for his second career victory at the track. ... Williams overtook last year's winner Trent Ivey for runner-up honors with three laps remaining. ... Ryan Atkins outdueled Zack Mitchell for a top-five finish on the final lap. ... Twenty drivers completed all 25 laps. ... SECA's Crate Late Models were on the undercard for a World of Outlaws Craftsman Sprint Car Series event won by Greg Wilson of Benton Ridge, Ohio.
On the move: Zack Mitchell of Enoree, S.C., improved from his 12th starting spot to finish sixth.
Winner's sponsors: The winning No. 6P Lazer Chassis is sponsored by Habitat for Humanity and Parton Lumber.
Points chase: Entering the event atop the SECA standings, Dillon Brown of Gaffney, S.C., had 477 points over Dale Timms (391) and Trent Ivey (360).
Car count: 47
Fast qualifier: Furman Parton
Time: 16.576 seconds
Polesitter: Trent Ivey
Consolation race winners: Matt Long, Zack Mitchell
Provisional starters: Chris Cheek, Andrew Cole, James Plemmons, Corey Gordon
Editor's note: Results and race details are unofficial.