August 31
County Line Raceway,
Elm City, NC
Sanction: I-95 Late Model Challenge - $3,000
Information provided by: Series and track reports (last updated September 1, 1:55 pm)
Rouse becomes I-95 tour's first repeat winner
- Michael Rouse
- Robbie Emory
- Austin Holcombe
- Dustin Mitchell
- Gary Dillon
- Shaun Harrell
- Christian Joyner
- Willie Milliken
- Michael Batten
- Matthew Bissette
- Christian Thomas
- Chris Radford
- Dean Bowen
- Trevor Peoples
- Spencer Liggon
- Cy Nelms Sr.
- Steve Banal
- Cy Nelms Jr.
- Randy Lucas
- Dykes Maynard
presented by
William Twiddy/redclayrebel.smugmug.com
Feature winner Michael Rouse slides around County Line Raceway.
What won the race: Michael Rouse of Wilson, N.C., led all 40 laps Saturday at County Line Raceway to become the first repeat winner on the I-95 Late Model Challenge Series. Rouse earned $3,000 in taking the checkers 2.284 seconds ahead of Robbie Emory.
Key notes: Rouse's previous series victory came June 15 at Halifax County Motor Speedway in Brinkleyville, N.C. ... Fourteen drivers completed 40 laps at County Line. ... The I-95 Late Model Challenge made the second of three visits to County Line Raceway this season and 16th overall. … The series returns to County Line on Oct. 18-19 for a $5,000-to-win program.
Winner's sponsors: Rouse's MasterSbilt Race Car is powered by a Rouse Racing Engine and sponsored by Roberts Engines Inc. Used Auto Parts, Scott Farms Internationl, Red Moon Contractors, Curtis Insulation and Performance Muffler.
Points chase: Entering the event, Michael Batten (134 points) of Rocky Mount, N.C., led Willie Milliken (121), Matthew Bissette (120) and Shaun Harrell (119).
Current weather: Clear, 75°F
Car count: 20
Fast qualifier: Robbie Emory
Time: 14.757 seconds
Heat race winners: Robbie Emory, Michael Rouse, Austin Holcombe
Next series race: September 21, Fayetteville Motor Speedway (Fayetteville, NC) $0
Editor's note: Results and race details are unofficial.
