October 31
Dirt Track at Charlotte,
Concord, NC
Sanction: DIRTcar Crates (Drydene World Short Track Championship) - $4,000
Information provided by: Series and track reports (last updated November 1, 9:31 pm)
Ruggiero claims $4,000 Charlotte triumph
Drydene World Short Track Championship
- John Ruggiero Jr.
- Kyle Bronson
- Gray Parton
- Clay Harris
- Cody Overton
- Timbo Mangum
- Justin Hudspeth
- Donald Bradsher
- Brett Hamm
- Layton Sullivan
- Jamison McBride
- Dale Moore
- Lucas Ruark
- Matt Long
- Rich Kuiken Jr.
- Bryan Mullis
- Gary Dillon
- Garrett Mosley
- Jody Knowles
- Logan Roberson
- Ty Ellis
- T.J. Salango
- Dillon Brown
- Wil Herrington
- Braeden Dillinger
- Justin Smith
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John Ruggiero Jr. takes the checkers for his victory at Charlotte.
What won the race: John Ruggiero Jr. of Lincolnton, N.C., outran a hard-charging Kyle Bronson down the stretch to capture Saturday's 30-lap Drydene World Short Track Championship feature for DIRTcar Crate Late Models at the Dirt Track at Charlotte. He pocketed $4,000 for his efforts.
Key notes: Ruggiero led from flag-to-flag to register his first triumph in the multidivision program at the 4/10-mile oval. ... Bronson dropped to the tail midway through the race but made a furious rally that fell 1.263 seconds short at the checkered flag. ... Wil Herrington won the 15-lap All-Star Invitational feature, postponed by Friday's curfew.
On the move: Timbo Magnum of Lancaster, S.C., started 24th and finished sixth.
Winner's sponsors: Ruggiero’s unsponsored, family-backed Longhorn Race Car is powered by an Earl Ramey Racing Engine.
Current weather: Clear, 54°F
Car count: 51
Fast qualifier: Cody Overton
Time: 16.144 seconds
Heat race winners: Logan Roberson, Kyle Bronson, Cody Overton, Gray Parton, John Ruggiero Jr., Brett Hamm
Consolation race winners: Layton Sullivan, Dale Moore, Rich Kuiken Jr.
Editor's note: Results and race details are unofficial.
