photo by Larry Johnson
The new Buckshot Speedway between Birmingham and Montgomery welcomed the United Championship Racing Alliance - presented by Red Line Synthetic Oil for the inaugural Clanton Clash event Saturday. Twenty-five competitors signed in looking to take the top $3,000 prize from the Billy Wilkins-owned, 1/3 mile clay oval.
In the end it was one racer set on "Cruz Control" dominating the 40 lap A-Main feature. Cruz Skinner of Oxford, in his Skinner Motorsports "Hurst Construction, A&W Outdoor Services, NAPA Auto Parts, Skinner Body Shop" sponsored machine, took the victory in front of a huge crowd.
JT Seawright of Anniston was second with Floridan Steven Jernigan rounding out the podium finishers. Taylor Jarvis and Bill Mahan rounded out the top five.
Current UCRA points leader and reigning defending series champion Kenny Kizzar of Sale Creek was 8th overall and current Rookie of the Year leader Brent Rhodes of Crossville, Al. was 21st.
The UCRA series takes off a week before returning to action the last weekend in July with the "Red Line Bama Duals 2" events in the Crimson state. Penton Motor Speedway in Lafayette and East Alabama Motor Speedway in Phenix City host a pair of $3,000 to win 50 lappers Friday and Saturday, July 29 and 30. UCRAracing.com has further information.
Cruz Skinner
JT Seawright
Steven Jernigan
Taylor Jarvis
Bill Mahan
Colton Leyendecker
Chase Oliver
Kenny Kizzar
Lee Mason
Michael Isbell
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