Dirt on Dirt - Rookie Zarin nabs Marion Center semifeature

May 15

Marion Center Raceway,

Marion Center, PA

Sanction: World of Outlaws Late Model Series (Connor Bobik Memorial first semifeature) - $6,000

Information provided by: Series and track reports (last updated May 15, 11:24 pm)

Rookie Zarin nabs Marion Center semifeature

Connor Bobik Memorial first semifeature

Logan Zarin
Brent Larson
Tyler Erb
Michael Leach
Ryan Gustin
Mason Zeigler
Nick Hoffman
Dennis Erb Jr.
Michael Norris
Colton Flinner
Jon Lee
Trey Mills
Charles Powell Jr.
Ken Schaltenbrand
Denny Fenton
Andrew Yoder
Rick Eckert
John Weaver
Matt Martin
Trevor Collins
Aden Boozel
Del Rougeux
Chris Schneider
Ethan Dotson

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Logan Zarin picked up $6,000 for his Marion Center victory.

What won the race: Scoring a national touring upset, World of Outlaws Late Model Series rookie contender Logan Zarin of Moon Township, Pa., led all 25 non-stop laps from outside the front row Friday for a series semifeature victory at Marion Center Raceway. Zarin pocketed $6,000 in the first 25-lap twin semi that opened the Connor Bobik Memorial weekend, finishing 1.3 seconds ahead of polesitter Brent Larson.

Quotable: “This is crazy man, we’ve been getting our asses kicked on the road, it’s nice to come home and finally get one,” Zarin said, nearly overwhelmed with emotion. “I haven’t won a Super (Late Model) race in a long time, so this one’s cool.”

Key notes: Logan Zarin celebrated excitedly atop his car, then hugged his father and crew members before his victory lane interview. ... Zarin's best full-field finish in his rookie season was 12th the previous night at Selinsgrove (Pa.) Speedway. ... In the first corner on the first lap, three No. 1 cars — Zarin, Brent Larson and Tyler Erb — nearly raced three-wide with Zarin emerging from the outside lane and leading the rest of the caution-free prelim. ... The seven-minute semifeature concluded at 7:56 p.m. ... Trevor Collins slipped off the turn-four cushion and made minor contact with the wall on his second qualifying lap. ... John Weaver and Aden Boozel scratched from time trials. ... The 16th annual Connor Bobik Memorial honors 5-year-old Connor Bobik, who died on Feb. 2, 2011, from brain cancer. … The two-day program concludes with Saturday’s 60-lap, $30,000-to-win finale.

On the move: Nick Hoffman of Mooresville, N.C., started 12th and finished seventh.

Winner's sponsors: Zarin's Longhorn Chassis is powered by a Durham Racing Engine and sponsored by All American Framers, Brandon's Lawn & Landscape, Valvoline, NAPA Racing, Lovell Enterprises, Zarin Truck & Automotive, Integra Racing Shocks, Keyser Manufacturing, Daugherty Motorsports, Schwartzmiller Transport, VG Performance and Tomeis Towing.

Points chase: Before Marion Center: 1. Nick Hoffman (3,063); 2. Bobby Pierce (3,057); 3. Tim McCreadie (2,871); 4. Ryan Gustin (2,857); 5. Drake Troutman (2,850); 6. Tyler Erb (2,847); 7. Ethan Dotson (2,797); 8. Daulton Wilson (2,784); 9. Dustin Sorensen (2,705); 10. Dennis Erb Jr. (2,649).

Current weather: Clear, 64°F

Car count: 47

Fast qualifier: Brent Larson

Time: 14.546 seconds

Polesitter: Brent Larson

Next series race: May 16, Marion Center Raceway (Marion Center, PA) $30,000

Editor's note: Results and race details are unofficial.

From staff reports

MARION CENTER, Pa. — Updates from Friday’s 16th annual Connor Bobik Memorial, featuring twin 25-lap, $6,000-to-win split-field semifeatures for World of Outlaws Series-sanctioned Super Late Models (results unofficial):

Semifeature

Scoring a national touring upset, World of Outlaws Late Model Series rookie contender Logan Zarin of Hookstown, Pa., led all 25 non-stop laps from outside the front row Friday for a series semifeature victory at Marion Center Raceway. Zarin pocketed $6,000 in the first 25-lap twin semi that opened the Connor Bobik Memorial weekend, finishing 1.3 seconds ahead of polesitter Brent Larson.

Semifeature lineup

(25 laps)

Row 1: Brent Larson, Logan Zarin
Row 2: Tyler Erb, Michael Leach
Row 3: Mason Zeigler, Ken Schaltenbrand
Row 4: Dennis Erb Jr., Ryan Gustin
Row 5: Michael Norris, Colton Flinner
Row 6: Jon Lee, Nick Hoffman
Row 7: Denny Fenton, Ethan Dotson
Row 8: Trey Mills, Andrew Yoder
Row 9: Matt Martin, Charles Powell
Row 10: Trevor Collins, Del Rougeux
Row 11: Chris Schneider, Rick Eckert
Row 12: John Weaver, Aden Boozel

Time trials

Group A
Driver (car no.), hometown, time (unofficial)
1. Brent Larson (B1), Lake Elmo, Minn., 14.546
2. Logan Zarin (1z), Moon Township, Pa., 14.641
3. Tyler Erb (1), New Waverly, Texas, 14.650
4. Michael Leach (09), Sun River, Mont., 14.687
5. Mason Zeigler (25z), Chalk Hill, Pa., 14.718
6. Ken Schaltenbrand (29), Sarver, Pa., 14.782
7. Dennis Erb Jr. (28), Carpentersville, Ill., 14.821
8. Ryan Gustin (19R), Marshalltown, Iowa, 14.849
9. Michael Norris (72), Sarver, Pa., 14.882
10. Colton Flinner (48), Allison Park, Pa., 14.996
11. Jon Lee (5L), Summerville, Pa., 15.000
12. Nick Hoffman (9), Mooresville, N.C., 15.022
13. Denny Fenton (55F), Clearfield, Pa., 15.076
14. Ethan Dotson (74x), Bakersfield, Calif., 15.087
15. Trey Mills (14), St. Augustine, Fla., 15.237
16. Andrew Yoder (0), Middleburg, Pa., 15.284
17. Matt Martin (6), Indiana, Pa., 15.289
18. Charles Powell (76), Brookville, Pa., 15.298
19. Trevor Collins (11), Seaford, Del., 15.331
20. Del Rougeux (28D), Frenchville, Pa., 15.432
21. Chris Schneider (55), Lower Burrell, Pa., 15.511
22. Rick Eckert (24), York, Pa., 15.608
23. John Weaver (w3), Commodore, Pa., no time
24. Aden Boozel (44B), Franklin, Pa., no time

Friday’s schedule

(All times local)
Noon - Pits open
3 p.m. - Grandstands open
6 p.m. - Drivers’ meeting
6:30 p.m. - On-track activity
- Late Model hot laps
- Late Model time trials (2 laps)
Opening ceremonies
- Street stock heats (8 laps)
- Late Model first semifeature (25 laps)
- Front-wheel drive heats (6 laps)
- Late Model second semifeature (25 laps)
- Street stock feature (20 laps)
- Front-wheel drive feature (20 laps)