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Carpenter wins 3rd Annual Jim Stout Memorial at Elkins Raceway

Tyler Carpenter during the 3rd Annual Jim Stout Memorial Race on August 12 / Photo submitted by Todd Champ

KERENS – Despite a less than desirable weather forecast Saturday, Budweiser Dirt Super Late Model drivers of Elkins Raceway still put the hammer down for the 3rd Annual Jim Stout Memorial Race.

Tyler Carpenter, of Parkersburg, brought home the impressive $5,037 payout after a hard-fought feat against 17 super late model drivers. Buckhannon’s own Shane Hitt put up a good fight, landing himself in second place with a $3,037 payout. Jacob Hawkins, of Fairmont, came in at a close third bringing home a $2,037 payday.

August 12 feature race winners are as follows:

  • Budweiser Dirt Super Late Models – Tyler Carpenter
  • TKS Contracting/High Point Construction FASTRAK Crate Late Models – AJ Spagnuolo

Due to weather, Holbrook on the Hill UMP Modifieds, Louie’s Bargain Warehouse Street Stocks and Cordial Logistics Edge Hot Mods did not run their respective feature races. Join Elkins Raceway this Saturday, August 19 for make-up features and an evening of regular racing.

Weather permitting, pit gates will open Saturday night at 4 p.m. with $30 admission. General admission to the grandstands begins at 5 p.m. with $15 admission. Children aged 11 and under are free in general admission. Hot laps will begin at 7:30 p.m.

See the Elkins Raceway website for updates about the schedule, upcoming races and special events. Racing fans are encouraged to follow Elkins Raceway on Facebook for frequent racing updates, photo galleries, special event announcements and more.

TKS Contracting/High Point Construction FASTRAK Crate Late Models

Heat 1 – 8 Laps

  1. 5A – AJ Spagnuolo
  2. 21 – Billy Bleacher
  3. H2O – Luke Hyre
  4. 27 – Hayden Jacobs
  5. 68X – Ronald Pyles
  6. D12 – Jason McDonald

Heat 2 – 8 Laps

  1. 03 – Garret Paugh
  2. 88 – Chad Green
  3. 9C – Chandi Currence
  4. 9 – Dalton Goode
  5. 28N – Noah Whited

Feature – 30 Laps

  1. 5A – AJ Spagnuolo
  2. 9C – Chandi Currence
  3. H2O – Luke Hyre
  4. 21 – Billy Bleacher
  5. 27 – Hayden Jacobs
  6. 03 – Garret Paugh
  7. 9 – Dalton Goode
  8. 68X – Ronald Pyles
  9. 28N – Noah Whited
  10. D12 – Jason McDonald
  11. 88 – Chad Green

Budweiser Dirt Super Late Models

Heat 1 – 10 Laps

  1. 2* – LoganHitt
  2. S2 – Tim Senic
  3. 23 – Derek Rogers
  4. 0 – Troy Frazier
  5. 14R – Josh Rovello

Heat 2 – 10 Laps

  1. K2 – Kris Southern
  2. 7 – Billy Holbert
  3. 52 – Josh Richeson
  4. 37 – Jamie McCloud
  5. 21T – Chad Tasker

Dash 1 – 10 Laps

  1. 25-Mike Benedum
  2. 31-Bob Gordan
  3. 5*-Shane Hitt
  4. 28-Tyler Carpenter
  5. 37H-Jacob Hawkins
  6. 27-Derrick Shaw

Feature – 50 Laps

  1. 28 – Tyler Carpenter
  2. 5* – Shane Hitt
  3. 37H – Jacob Hawkins
  4. 25 – Mike Benedum
  5. 23 – Derek Rogers
  6. 31 – Bob Gordan
  7. 52 – Josh Richeson
  8. 1H – Ace Howdershelt
  9. 7 – Billy Holbert
  10. 27 – Derrick Shaw
  11. K2 – Kris Southern
  12. 0 – Troy Frazier
  13. 2* – Logan Hitt
  14. 37 – Jamie McCloud
  15. 14R – Josh Rovello
  16. S2 – Tim Senic

Holbrook on the Hill UMP Modifieds

Heat 1 – 6 Laps

  1. 97 – Mitch Thomas
  2. 8A – Anthony Arbogast
  3. 29 – Scott Bittinger
  4. 19 – Randy Bohan
  5. 47 – Sam Henderson

Heat 2 – 6 Laps

  1. 15R – Kurt Rogers
  2. J4 – Phil Jeffries
  3. 20 – Matthew Chenoweth
  4. 9 – Gunner Binns

Louie’s Bargain Warehouse Street Stocks

Qualifying

  1. M1 – Bryan Mitchell
  2. 00S – Todd Simmons
  3. 7 – Eddie Collins
  4. 46 – Randy Thornhill
  5. 00H – Joe Currence

Cordial Logistics Edge Hot Mods

Heat 1 – 6 Laps

  1. 21H – Roger Hull
  2. 93 – Jason Phillips
  3. 49C – Dylan Carpenter
  4. 14HJ – Josh Hymes
  5. M1 – Dewayne Profitt
  6. 8 – Timmy Henline
  7. 22 – Branson Chenoweth
  8. 18Z – Zoey Henline
  9. 18S – Seth Shaver

Heat 2 – 6 Laps

  1. 36S – Santino Loretta
  2. 55 – Dustin Isner
  3. 00T – Todd Tasker
  4. 11A – Andrew Allen
  5. 11H – Daniel Helmick
  6. 14H – Byron McVay
  7. 17I – Issac Mullenax
  8. 22J – Josh Johnston

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