July 9
Eriez Speedway,
Hammett, PA
Sanction: Jay's Automotive United Late Model Series (Mike Farr Memorial) - $4,100
Information provided by: Series and track reports (last updated July 10, 11:56 am)
Norris nabs $4,100 Mike Farr Memorial at Eriez
Mike Farr Memorial
- Michael Norris
- Chub Frank
- Dave Hess Jr.
- Kyle Hardy
- Darrell Bossard
- Dutch Davies
- Ryan Montgomery
- Mike Knight
- Greg Oakes
- Jason Genco
- Tyler Emory
- Chad Homan
- Braeden Dillinger
- Kyle Bedell
- Dylan Cecce
- Dave Stamm
- Alex Ferree
- Bob Dorman
- Doug Eck
- Andy Boozel
- Khole Wanzer
- Steve Kania
- R.J. Dallape
- Breyton Santee
- Logan Zarin
presented by
Daniel Nelligan/woahnellie.productions
Michael Norris zips around Eriez Speedway in Sunday’s action.
What won the race: Taking the lead on lap 23 after race-long leader Mike Knight's flat tire, second-starting Michael Norris of Sarver, Pa., paced the final 19 circuits to win Sunday's $4,100 seventh annual Mike Farr Memorial at Eriez Speedway, notching his first Jay's Automotive United Late Model Series victory of the year and the seventh of his career.
Key notes: Fifth-starting Chub Frank finished 1.312 seconds behind winner Michael Norris. ... Kyle Hardy advanced eight positions and finished fourth. ... Dutch Davies gained nine spots and finished sixth. ... Pole-starting Mike Knight changed his lap-22 flat tire and finished eighth. ... Greg Oakes started 14th and finished ninth. ... Fresh off winning the 2023 Appalachian Mountain Speedweek title, Tyler Emory moved forward seven positions and finished 11th. ... Fifth-running Andy Boozel retired during a midrace caution. ... Sixth-starting Logan Zarin failed to complete a lap and finished 25th. ... The event honors Mike Farr of Erie, Pa., a former competitor at Eriez Speedway before transitioning to co-owning his business, Genesis Shocks; Farr helped NASCAR teams and local racers, before passing away on October 7, 2016 at the age of 65 after a brief bout with cancer. ... Sunday's feature was slowed by four cautions and lasted 26 minutes, with 10 drivers completing all 41 laps. The event drew 31 drivers from five states.
On the move: Darrell Bossard of Centerville, Pa., started 16th and finished fifth.
Winner's sponsors: Norris drives a Rocket Chassis powered by a Domhoff Racing Engine and sponsored by Millerstown Pic-A-Part, Cory Fox Trucking, Inc., Optimal Transport, Jay’s Auto Wrecking, D&D Auto Salvage, Blue Mountain Energy, Wood’s Rod & Custom, Johnson’s Auto Service, Jim’s Automotive Parts Plus, Helltown Brewing, PennStar Ventures, LoJaks Cycle Sales, VP Race Fuels, Daugherty Motorsports and Integra Racing Shocks.
Points chase: Before Eriez: 1. Tyler Emory (95); 2. Ryan Montgomery (80); 3. Dylan Cecce (73); 4. Jacob Hawkins (67); 5. Daryl Charlier (59).
Current weather: Clear, 70°F
Car count: 31
Fast qualifier: Ryan Montgomery
Time: 15.491 seconds
Polesitter: Mike Knight
Heat race winners: Chub Frank, Michael Norris, Dave Hess Jr., Logan Zarin
Consolation race winners: Dylan Cecce, Tyler Emory
Provisional starters: Dave Stamm, Breyton Santee, R.J. Dallape
Next series race: July 21, Path Valley Speedway (Spring Run, PA) $3,500
Editor's note: Corrects lap of lead pass to 23 sted 13; corrects finishing order from 13-25; corrects provisional starters.
