All schools in Upshur County will close at 1 p.m. today. All B-UHS sporting events today are canceled.

Green flag: Elkins Raceway hosts racing despite unpredictable forecast Saturday

14R - Josh Rovello of Buckhannon / Photo by Beckie Boyd

KERENS – Dark skies did not deter the passionate drivers and racing fans who call Elkins Raceway home every Saturday night. Engines continued to roar, concession stands were still busy and skies were clear when the first green flag fell.

As the regular racing season is well underway at Elkins Raceway, races are heating up and competition continues to be fierce. As the green flag fell, the upcoming checkered flag was all that mattered then.

Saturday’s feature race winners were as follows:

  • Younger Mini Wedges – Adley Green
  • Older Mini Wedges – Brad Currence
  • Super Lates – Shane Hitt
  • Crates – Garret Paugh
  • Modifieds – Mitch Thomas
  • Street Stock – Dustin Atkinson
  • Hot Mods – Roger Hull

Gather the kiddos and come on out to Elkins Raceway this Saturday, June 18 for another evening of Thunder in the Mountains for regular racing and Kids Candy Crush. During intermission, children of all ages will be invited to the front stretch of the track to gather candy from the track as fast as they can. Speed, kindness and fun are encouraged during this year’s Kids Candy Rush segment.

Mark your calendars for June 25, the Elkins Raceway Wall of Legends Ceremony and Skidmore Memorial race. A whopping $3,000 will be awarded to the super late model winner alongside an increased payout for all other classes. Fans are encouraged to bring their cameras as fireworks will illuminate the sky during this event. (However, the track schedule is subject to change).

Below is the full list of race results and a handful of photos from the event on June 11. See our full photo gallery with almost 200 high-resolution photos from Saturday’s races here. Stay tuned for weekly race results, photos and more from My Buckhannon! Visit Elkins Raceway at US 219 north of Elkins in Kerens, West Virginia.  

Super Lates

Heat 1 – 10 laps

  • 22 – Derek Rogers
  • 5 – Shane Hitt
  • 2 – Logan Hitt
  • 31 – Bob Gordan
  • 73 – Dusty Harper
  • 38 – Kenney Hamrick
  • 7 – Billy Holbert

Feature – 30 laps

  1. 5 – Shane Hitt
  2. 22 – Derek Rogers
  3. 31 – Bob Gordan
  4. 7 – Billy Holbert
  5. 38 – Kenney Hamrick
  6. 2 – Logan Hitt
  7. 73 – Dusty Harper

Crates

Heat 1 – 8 laps

  1. 32 – Brent Trimble
  2. H20 – Luke Hyre
  3. 03 – Garret Paugh
  4. 32C – Eric Cogar

Heat 2 – 8 laps

  1. 184 – Kyle Lukon
  2. 9C – Chandi Currence
  3. MC16 – Michael Moreland
  4. 14L – Dustin Luzier

Feature – 25 laps

  1. 03 – Garret Paugh
  2. 184 – Kyle Lukon
  3. 32 – Brent Trimble
  4. H20 – Luke Hyre
  5. MC16 – Michael Moreland
  6. 9C – Chandi Currence
  7. 32C – Eric Cogar
  8. 14L – Dustin Luzier

Modifieds

Heat 1 – 6 laps

  1. 97 – Mitch Thomas
  2. 11 – Jesse Rupe
  3. 8A – Anthony Arbogast
  4. 14R – Josh Rovello
  5. 10 – Dalton Goff

Heat 2 – 6 laps

  1. 5M – Jamie McCloud
  2. 14 – Gary Dalton
  3. 20 – Matthew Chenoweth
  4. 0K- Kenny Rowback
  5. 47 – Sam Henderson

Feature – 20 laps

  1. 97 – Mitch Thomas
  2. 14 – Gary Dalton
  3. 11 – Jesse Rupe
  4. 14R – Josh Rovello
  5. 0K-Kenney Rowback
  6. 47 – Sam Henderson
  7. 5M – Jamie McCloud
  8. 8A – Anthony Arbogast

Street Stocks

Heat 1 – 6 laps

  1. 56 – Kevin Keene
  2. 6A – Dustin Atkinson
  3. 00S – Todd Simmons
  4. 07 – Kevin Cooper

Feature – 15 laps

  1. 6A – Dustin Atkinson
  2. 56 – Kevin Keene
  3. 00S – Todd Simmons
  4. 07 – Kevin Cooper

Hot Mods

Heat 1 – 6 laps

  1. 21H – Roger Hull
  2. 11 – Trent Speicher
  3. 14H – Joshua Hymes
  4. 08 – Junior Wiant
  5. 93 – Jason Phillips

Heat 2 – 6 laps

  1. 11H – Daniel Helmick
  2. 9 – Michael Simpson
  3. 79 – Joshua Simpson
  4. 17 – Ethan Boram

Feature – 15 laps

  1. 21H – Roger Hull
  2. 9 – Michael Simpson
  3. 11 _ Trent Speicher
  4. 79 – Joshua Simpson
  5. 08 – Junior Waint
  6. 93 – Jason Phillips
  7. 11H – Daniel Helmick
  8. 17 – Ethan Boram
  9. 14H – Joshua Hymes
Tap here to see the gallery!

Share this story:

Local Businesses

RECENT Stories

Upshur County Sports Calendar

This week’s Upshur County sports schedule features Buckhannon-Upshur teams competing in golf, soccer, volleyball and cross country, including matches against Morgantown, Preston, Bridgeport, Fairmont Senior and Greenbrier East, plus several scrimmages.
Sports

Mon Valley Board seeking basketball officials for 2025-26 season

The Mon Valley Board is recruiting basketball officials for 2025–26; applicants must complete the WVSSAC RefReps online course and weekly classroom/court training beginning Sept. 7 in Bridgeport, and should call Rob Kimble at 304-677-3384.

Buckhannon allocates $15,000 to train three first responder peer coaches

Buckhannon City Council unanimously approved $15,000 from opioid settlement funds to train three first responder peer coaches through West Virginia Peers Support Group to provide trauma support, suicide prevention and recruitment for emergency personnel.

Margie Lea Posey

Margie Lea Posey, 85, of Philippi, died August 16, 2025; she is survived by two children, grandchildren and a great-great-grandchild, and a private service will be held.

West Virginia landowners enroll 31,224 acres in Family Forest Carbon Program

Since 2024 the Family Forest Carbon Program has enrolled 122,281 acres in 19 states, offering landowners management plans, technical assistance and annual payments to promote sustainable forestry, improved habitat and increased carbon storage.

Jackson’s Mill Jubilee pie contest returns August 30, 2025

The Jackson’s Mill Jubilee pie contest returns Aug. 30; entry 2–3 p.m., judging at 3 p.m., ribbons, cash prizes and a debut Best of Show medal; pies must use West Virginia ingredients and homemade crusts.

Buckhannon Sanitary Board Agenda: August 21, 2025

The Buckhannon Sanitary Board published the agenda for its August 21, 2025, meeting.

Pretty Peonies Parlor to host ‘Art Through Emotion’ sessions for creative healing

Pretty Peonies Parlor is launching Art Through Emotion sessions led by recovery coach Nick Folmsbee to offer pay-what-you-can mixed-media classes for emotional healing, with donations of art and supplies requested.
asphalt pavement road paving work

City of Buckhannon announces updated schedule for street paving projects

Buckhannon’s contractors will pave South Florida and West Lincoln (and possibly Ohio) on Aug. 15, then North Florida, Gate and any remaining Ohio work on Aug. 18, weather permitting.