Crossville Speedway kicked off its 2022 season Friday night with the Spring Nationals Super Late Model series.
North Carolina's Carson Ferguson (# 93) denied Alabama's Josh Putnam the $4,053 victory of the drama filled 40 lap feature. With spoiler damage Ferguson powered into the lead past the races halfway point that saw multiple infractions.
Cory Hedgecock of Loudon and Thursday's winner Garrett Smith of Georgia went at it tooth and nail for third culminating with a under caution retaliation that ended Hedgecock's night. Behind Putnam was Payton Freeman of GA, Smith and Kyle Beard of West Virginia.
The series heads to Clarksville Speedway north of Nashville Saturday night. Live broadcast of the race will be on Floracing.com for subscribers.
In Alabama, Jimmy Thomas (# 22) of Phenix City won opening night at the Talladega Short Track on NASCAR weekend. Greg Martin was second and Cruz Skinner was third in the 604/Crate Late Model feature that paid $2,000 to the winner. Cup NASCAR star Chase Elliott of Dawsonville raced, but pulled in with mechanical issues.
Monster Trucks were all the rage Friday night in Chattanooga/Ringgold at Boyd's Speedway. Kids and parents alike enjoyed the show.
On Saturday, the All-Star Monster Truck finale begins with the Kid Fun Zone at 4:30 p.m. The show stars at 7 p.m.