March 31
Magnolia Motor Speedway,
Columbus, MS
Sanction: Mississippi State Championship Challenge Series - $2,500
Information provided by: Series and track reports (last updated April 1, 9:00 am)
Thrash outduels Hughes for victory at Magnolia
- Chad Thrash
- Spencer Hughes
- Rick Rickman
- Billy Moyer
- Neil Baggett
- Tyler Erb
- Shay Knight
- Jamie Tollison
- Chris McElhenney
- Brian Rickman
- Doug Sanchagrin
- Shelby Sheedy
- Tombo Callahan
- Dean Carpenter
- Michael Arnold
- Brett White
- John Minon Jr.
presented by
Dustin Jarrett
Chad Thrash registered his ninth career MSCCS victory.
What won the race: Regaining the lead from polesitter Spencer Hughes on lap 33, Chad Thrash of Meridian, Miss., paced the final eight laps of Saturday night's Mississippi State Championship Challenge Series thriller at Magnolia Motor Speedway. The reigning tour champ earned $2,000 for his ninth career tour victory.
Key notes: Runner-up Spencer Hughes led the first 16 laps before Thrash went ahead on lap 17. ... Hughes inched back in front on lap 18, but Thrash took command on lap 19 as Hughes slipped to third. ... Hughes came alive again to lead laps 31-32 before Thrash took over for good on lap 33. ... Thrash got his first series victory at Magnolia. His previous series win came nearly one year ago in Greenville, Miss. ... MSCCS drivers return to Magnolia on Aug. 25.
Winner's sponsors: Thrash's Rocket Chassis is sponsored by Miller Lite, Tomcat of Chunky, Thrash Homes and Xtreme Graphics.
Points chase: Thrash moved into the series points lead with his victory.
Car count: 20
Fast qualifier: Tyler Erb
Time: 13.529 seconds
Polesitter: Spencer Hughes
Dash winner: Spencer Hughes
Consolation race winners: Rick Rickman
Next series race: April 6, Greenville Speedway (Greenville, MS) $2,000
Editor's note: Results and race details are unofficial.
