March 31
Cherokee Speedway,
Gaffney, SC
Sanction: Non-touring Crate (Bill Hendren Memorial) - $5,000
Information provided by: Track reports (last updated April 3, 10:10 am)
Ivey dominates Cherokee's Bill Hendren Memorial
Bill Hendren Memorial
- Trent Ivey
- Dillon Brown
- Bryan Mullis
- Thomas Robinson
- Kyle Pierce
- Owen Osteen
- John Ruggiero Jr.
- Ron Parker
- Cla Knight
- Furman Parton
- Hunter Stinnett
- Benji Hicks
- Matt Long
- Layton Sullivan
- Bradly Silvers
- Brett Hamm
- Gray Parton
- Jeff Cooke
- Bryson Harper
- Craig Herndon
- Dale Timms
presented by
Blake Harris
Trent Ivey won his second consective Bill Hendren Memorial.
What won the race: Trent Ivey of Union, S.C., jumped to the lead on the first lap and didn't look back en route to capturing Saturday's Bill Hendren Memorial at Cherokee Speedway for the second consecutive year. He led all 60 laps for a dominant $5,000 Crate Late Model victory.
Key notes: Ivey dominated the A-main, beating Dillon Brown to the finish line by 2.276 seconds. He also set quick time in qualifying, setting himself up for a front row starting spot in the feature. ... Third-starter Matt Long held second place throughout the race's first half but ultimately retired on lap 43 upon reaching lapped traffic due to right-front suspension damage sustained on the opening lap. ... The Bill Hendren Memorial is named in honor of the late engine builder.
Winner's sponsors: Ivey’s Longhorn Chassis is sponsored by Barfield's Timber, Palmetto Pole & Piling, Dirtwrap, FK Rod Ends and Penske Racing Shocks.
Car count: 21
Fast qualifier: Trent Ivey
Time: 16.186 seconds
Dash winner: Thomas Robinson
Heat race winners: Brett Hamm, Benji Hicks
Editor's note: Corrects winner’s chassis manufacturer; updates sponsors.
