Needmore Speedway
Clanton's DQ elevates Roberts at Needmore
Steven Roberts (111) leds a pack through the corners. (Carolyn Johnson)
NEEDMORE, Ga. (Nov. 16-17) — Steve Roberts of Sylvester, Ga., inherted a $10,000 victory in Needmore Speedway’s Early Bird 75 on Sunday when apparent winner Shane Clanton of Zebulon, Ga., was disqualified after postrace technical inspection. | Slideshow
Clanton, driving the Lasseter Equipment Limited Late Model entry with his No. 25 on the door, cross the finish line first, but officials deemed the car’s fuel pump illegal, disqualifying the car.
Roberts was elevated to the top spot with Ivedent Lloyd Jr. of Ocala, Fla., moving to the runner-up slot. Rounding out the top five were Keith Edge of Eastman, Ga., Russell Brown Jr. of Valdosta, Ga., and Jason Fitzgerald of Jacksonville, Fla.
Early Bird 75: (1) Steven Roberts, (2) Ivedent Lloyd Jr., (3) Keith Edge, (4) Russell Brown Jr., (5) Jason Fitzgerald, (6) Kelly Walker, (7) Jimmy Sharpe Jr., (8) Kitt Sealey, (9) Lavon Sloan, (10) Todd Morrow, (11) Travis Carter, (12) Charles Sealey, (13) Cameron Metts, (14) Bob Robertson, (15) Cale Simons, (16) Josh Southerland, (17) Jimmy Sharpe Sr., (18) Chaz Haskins, (19) Tristan Sealey, (20) Stacey Roberts, (21) Ronnie Newsome, (22) Merle Diem, (23) Brandon Dewitt, (24) Cody Simons, (25) Lane Grice. Disqualified: Shane Clanton.
Correction: Fixes spelling of Lasseter.
