County Line Raceway in Elm City is ready to kick off its 30th consecutive year of dirt track action this weekend.  The weekend kicks off on Friday, March 16 with an Open Practice for all divisions.  Pit gates open at 6:00 and practice will run from 7:00 until 10:00.  Pit admission is $15 per person.

The action heats up on Saturday with the Spring Sizzler Season Opener featuring the I-95 Late Model Series running 40 laps with $3,000 going to the winner.  Also in action at the Dirtcup UMP Modifieds which will pay $2,000 to the winner at the end of a 30 lap feature.  Mini Late Models and Mod Lites are also on the action packed schedule.  Pit gates open at 4:00.  Pit admission is $30.  Grandstand gates open at 5:00.  Grandstand admission is $20 for adults, $5 for kids 11-15 and free for children 10 & under.

For more information on this event or the upcoming season visit County Line Raceway online at www.countylineracewaync.com, ‘Like’ County Line Raceway on Facebook, or call the track office at 252-985-1949.

(Elm City, NC) On a night filled with side-by-side racing and intense late race restarts, Dustin Mitchell denied multiple challengers and kept his new Longhorn Chassis out front en route to $3000 and his first career win with the FUEL Racing Series. While Mitchell withstood a late race challenge from Brent Robinson to secure the victory, Jonathan Edwards was busy wrapping up his first series championship.

In Klotz Synthetic Lubricants Time Trials, Daniel Tucker bested a field of 23 FUEL Late Models to capture fast time honors with a lap of 14.554. Dustin Mitchell and Russell Erwin rounded out the Top 3 qualifiers. In the D&E Marine Top 6 Dash, Mitchell surged to the lead from the outside of the front row and never looked back in capturing the dash victory over Tucker, Erwin, Donald Bradsher, Steve Banal and Austin Holcombe. Jonathan Edwards Jr dominated Hoosier Racing Tire Heat Race #1 while Brent Robinson held off a hard charging Matt Long to earn the win in Heintz Performance Heat Race #2.

In the City Chevrolet Performance main event, Mitchell took command and captured the lead. Daniel Tucker would apply early pressure along with series newcomer Russell Erwin and Donald Bradsher. As the cars raced side by side and sometimes even three-wide, Brent Robinson was mounting a charge from his 8th starting position. Mitchell maintained his lead throughout the race but the action just behind him remained intense throughout the course of the event. Restarts were pivotal throughout the race as everyone inside the Top 10 jockeyed for track position. The final caution emerged with just 4 laps to go, bringing the field back to Dustin Mitchell. On the final restart Mitchell would hold off a final charge from Robinson, Tucker and Russell Erwin to earn the final win of the 2016 FUEL Racing Series season.

Clover, South Carolina driver Jonathan Edwards claimed his first FUEL Racing Series Championship. A detailed look into the champion’s season and his thoughts on the 2016 season will be chronicled in a forthcoming press release.

With that, the FUEL Racing Series concludes its 3rd season of competition. Stay tuned to FuelRacingSeries.com for up-to-date news and information. Be sure find us on Facebook (FUEL Racing Series), and follow us on Twitter (@FUEL525SERIES).

Partners of the FUEL Racing Series include City Chevrolet Performance Parts, Hoosier Racing Tire, Klotz Synthetics, KRC Components, FK Rod Ends, Mega Plumbing of the Carolinas, B&B Motorsports, Flag To Flag, Kenny Lamb Racing Engines, Heintz Brothers Performance, Performance Tees, D&E Marine, WP Racing Shocks, Renegade Race Fuels, JRi Shocks, Beyea Headers, VP Racing Fuels, To The Point, Keizer Aluminum Wheels, AR Bodies, Ntense Graphcs, Velocita, Superior Trailers, Local Race Chat, and Thomas Clarke Performance.

City Chevrolet Performance Feature Results (*Results unofficial pending Tire Tests)

Dustin Mitchell
Brent Robinson
Russell Erwin
Daniel Tucker
Matt Long
Steve Banal
Michael Batten
Austin Holcombe,
Cy Nelms Jr
Donald Bradsher
Robbie Emory
Justin Pinno
Joey Cascell
Cy Nelms Sr
Matthew Bissette
Jonathan Edwards Jr
Mark Dysart
Brad Rigdon
Bobby Bottoms
Bryan Mullis
Roger Lucas

Klotz Synthetic Lubricants Quick Time
Daniel Tucker (14.554)

D&E Marine Dash Winner
Dustin Mitchell

Hoosier Racing Tire Heat Race 1 Winner
Jonathan Edwards Jr

Heintz Performance Heat Race 2 Winner
Brent Robinson

Elm City, NC-On one of the hottest races of the season Taylor Cook provided extra heat as he dominated the field of Southeast Dirt Modifieds for a $2000 win at County Line Raceway.

15 Southeast Dirt Modified’s signed in for the second race of 2016 at County Line Raceway. In PFC Brakes pole qualifying it was Chris Arnold beating the field with a 15.182 second lap.

In Prime Electrical Solutions heat race 1 Chris Arnold dominated for the win with Gary Long pursue long Derrick Ramey for 2nd. In Owens Construction heat race 2 David Stremme got to the lead quick and stretched out his lead into a win with Ryan Ayers in 2nd. In Hoosier Racing Tire heat race 3 it was Taylor Cook winning in dominating fashion over Ryan Toole.

Off the start of the feature Arnold and Stremme would bring the field to the green but Cook made his presence known early as he jumped from 3rd to 2nd on the opening lap. One lap later Cook would dive inside of Arnold and vault to the lead. Cook’s early progress would be slowed early with 3 cautions within the first 6 laps. Off the restart Cook would regain his lead and would set sail on the field. Lap traffic would slow Cook late in the race allowing Stremme to make one last ditch effort to wrestle the lead away. Down the stretch Cook would hold on and earn his 2nd win of the Southeast Dirt Modified Series season. Stremme would follow in a close 2nd with Arnold finishing 3rd. Ryan Ayers and Derrick Ramey would round out the top 5.

Up next for the Southeast Dirt Modifieds will be Friday August 19th for a $2000 to win/$200 to start race at Tazewell Speedway in Tazewell, TN. For more info visit www.tazewellspeedway.net

Partners of the Southeast Dirt Modified Series include Octane Race Products, PFC Brakes, Flag-to-Flag, Erwin Racing Supply, Speedway BBQ, Fayetteville Motor Speedway, Battenbilt Racing Engines, Owens Construction, Prime Electrical Solutions, Hoosier Racing Tire, Hornaday Race Cars, Dave Poske’s Performance Parts, Larry Shaw Race Cars, Terror Chassis.

Connect with the Southeast Dirt Modified Series online at www.southeastdirtmodifiedseries.com. “Like” us on Facebook.com/SoutheastDirtModifiedSeries. Follow us on Twitter, Instagram and Snapchat at @sedirtmodseries.

**ALL RESULTS ARE UNOFFICIAL PENDING TIRE TESTING
Feature Results (30 laps)-Taylor Cook, David Stremme, Chris Arnold, Ryan Ayers, Derrick Ramey, Ryan Toole, Austin Holcombe, Gary Long, Greg Brown, Matt Taghon, Troy Loomis, Randy Lucas, Mike Grantham, Daniel Hill, Eric Hill

Heat Race Winners-Chris Arnold, David Stremme, Taylor Cook.

AWARDS
*PFC Brakes “Quick Time” Pole-Chris Arnold 15.182seconds
*Drainage Inc “Hard Charger” -Randy Lucas
*Fayetteville Motor Speedway “Hard Luck” – Greg Brown
*6th & 10th place awards from Erwin Racing Supply-Ryan Toole & Matt Taghon

(Elm City, NC) Overcoming early season adversity and thrusting himself back into championship contention, Steve Banal turned away a late race charge from Dustin Mitchell to score his 1st career series victory and the $3,000 payday in FUEL’s inaugural visit to County Line Raceway.

21 FUEL Late Models lined the grid for Klotz Synthetic Lubricants Time Trials where Donald Bradsher would blister the track with a lap of 14.939 seconds. Bradsher edged out Matt Long for Fast Time accolades and would follow up his pole run with a win in the D&E Marine Dash over Long and Banal.

In Hoosier Racing Tire Heat Race #1, local product Michael Batten would earn a popular win. In Heintz Performance Heat Race #2, Brent Robinson would make a late race pass for the lead and hold on for the win over championship leader Jonathan Edwards Jr.

In the City Chevrolet Performance Main Event, Bradsher would spring to the early lead building nearly a 1.5 second advantage. Lap traffic became a challenge as side by side racing was in abundance throughout the field in the 19 lap stretch of green flag racing that set the tone for the evening. Bradsher’s lead would literally be “cut” short as contact with lap traffic forced Bradsher to the pits with a flat tire. Banal, who had closed in on Bradsher ever so slightly before the caution flew, inherited the lead. Seizing the opportunity, Banal flexed his muscle at the point. Long and Christian Joyner were in a heated battle trying to fend off challenges from Dustin Mitchell. Mitchell eventually surged into the runner-up spot and set his sights on the race leader. With laps winding down, Banal would be tested as Dustin Mitchell stalked the leader in search of his first series win as well. Ultimately, Mitchell could not close the gap enough to give himself a chance for victory and Banal would hold on for the win. Mitchell would follow the 1st time FUEL winner to the stripe with Joyner, Long, and Michael Batten rounding out the Top 5.

Up next for the FUEL Racing Series is a return trip in 2016 to Friendship Speedway in Elkin, NC for a $3,000 to win / $300 to start main event.

For more information about FUEL Racing Series you can visit the website (fuelracingseries.com), find us on Facebook (FUEL Racing Series), and follow us on Twitter (@FUEL525SERIES).

Partners of the FUEL Racing Series include: City Chevrolet Performance Parts, Hoosier Racing Tire, Klotz Synthetics, KRC Components, FK Rod Ends, Mega Plumbing of the Carolinas, B&B Motorsports, Flag To Flag, Kenny Lamb Racing Engines, Heintz Brothers Performance, Performance Tees, D&E Marine, WP Racing Shocks, Renegade Race Fuels, JRi Shocks, Beyea Headers, VP Racing Fuels, To The Point, Keizer Aluminum Wheels, AR Bodies, Ntense Graphcs, Velocita, Superior Trailers, Local Race Chat, and Thomas Clarke Performance.

City Chevrolet Performance Unofficial Feature Results (*Pending Tire Test)

1. Steve Banal
2. Dustin Mitchell
3. Christian Joyner
4. Matt Long
5. Michael Batten
6. Brent Robinson
7. Cy Nelms Jr
8. Hunter Bailey
9. Robbie Emory
10. Daniel Baggerly
11. Bobby Bottoms
12. Austin Holcombe
13. Cy Nelms Sr
14. Donald Bradsher
15. Jonathan Edwards
16. Bryan Mullis
17. Chuck Smith
18. Tim Neighbors
19. Mark Dysart
20. Matthew Bissette
21. Gary Dillon

Klotz Synthetic Lubricants Pole: Donald Bradsher 14.939
D&E Marine Dash Winner: Donald Bradsher
Hoosier Racing Tire Heat Race #1 Winner: Michael Batten
Heintz Performance Heat Race #2 Winner: Brent Robinson

March 20, 2016
Elm City, NC-At County Line Raceway on a cool March night it was “The Rocket” Derrick Ramey earning his first win in the Southeast Dirt Modified Series and a $2,000 payday. Ramey would battle for all 30 laps with Taylor Cook along with holding off a mid race charge by Kyle Strickler and Chris Parker.

The night started with 20 Southeast Dirt Modifieds signing in for just the 3rd points paying event of the 2016 season. In PFC Brakes pole qualifying it was Cook who would record the quickest time around County Line Raceway with a 15.985 second lap, Ramey would qualify 2nd quickest followed by Chris Arnold, Shawn Beasley and Billy Workman Jr.

In the two 8-lap heat races it would be Cook & Ramey scoring respective wins to help set the lineup for the 30 lap feature to follow.

Off the start Ramey would rocket to the top position with Cook following closely behind and challenging for the lead early and often. The 30 lap feature would be slowed by seven cautions, making for a lot of exciting restarts with the field bunched up. As the race reached its mid point with Ramey continuing to lead big players began to move toward the front as both Kyle Strickler and Chris Parker worked into the top 4 but those two would get collected in a wreck on lap 21. Despite the repeated restarts Ramey would not relinquish the lead and would go on to earn his first series win. Cook would follow in a close 2nd, Billy Workman Jr would bring home a 3rd place finish, Austin Holcombe and Ryan Ayers would round out the top 5.

POINTS: With a 2nd place finish Taylor Cook has taken the lead in the Southeast Dirt Modified Series points standings with 211 championship points total to-date. With the win Derrick Ramey now is 2nd in the points standings just three points behind Cook. Former points leader Kyle Strickler slipped to 3rd in the standings (-11) behind Cook and Ramey. Chris Arnold (-37) and Austin Holcombe (-56) round out the top 5 in points.

UP NEXT: County Line Raceway will take a week off to observe the Easter holiday and return Saturday, April 2 with its annual car show and first points race of the season. The next race for the Southeast Dirt Modified Series will be Saturday, April 2nd at Friendship Motor Speedway in Elkin, NC for a $2,000 to win $200 to start main event. For more information on Friendship Motor Speedway visit friendshipspeedwaync.com

For more information on the Southeast Dirt Modified Series be sure to visit www.SouthEastDirtModifiedSeries.com, Follow us on Twitter & Instagram at @SEDirtModSeries.
Partners of the Southeast Dirt Modified Series include Octane Race Products, Erwin Racing Supply, Flag To Flag, Hoosier Racing Tire, Larry Shaw Race Cars, Speedway BBQ, Hornaday Race Cars, Terror Chassis, Battenbilt Racing Engines, Prime Electrical Solutions & Dave Poske’s Performance Parts.

FEATURE RESULTS (30 Laps) – Derrick Ramey, Taylor Cook, Billy Workman Jr, Austin Holcombe, Ryan Ayers, Carlos Jaramillo, Ryan Toole, Shawn Beasley, Eric Bentley, Matt Taghon, Greg Brown, Kyle Strickler, Chris Parker, Chris Arnold, Clay Parker, Jordan Taylor, Matt Quade, Daniel Parker, David Taylor, Mack Coxe

HEAT RACE #1 (8 laps) – Taylor Cook, Chris Arnold, Kyle Strickler, Billy Workman Jr, Ryan Toole, Carlos Jaramillo, Jordan Taylor, Matt Quade, Clay Parker, Matt Taghon.

HEAT RACE #2 (8 laps) – Derrick Ramey, Shawn Beasley, Chris Parker, Austin Holcombe, Eric Bentley, Ryan Ayers, Daniel Parker, Greg Brown, David Taylor, Mack Coxe

PFC Brakes Quick Time – Taylor Cook 15.985

Fayetteville Motor Speedway Hard Luck – Chris Parker

Elm City, NC – After discussions with the Ultimate Super Late Model Series, the decision has been made to cancel their portion of tonight’s show.

The Southeast Dirt Modified Series portion is still on GO! An update will be posted around noon.

In addition, any cars wishing to test their cars will be allowed time on the track for Open Practice, time and weather permitting.

Grandstand Admission:
Adults – $10
Ages 11-15 – $5
Ages 10 & Under – Free

Pit Admission: $20

Stay tuned to the website, Facebook, and Twitter for updates. For more information you can call the track phone at 252-985-1949.

After a rainout two weeks ago, County Line Raceway management was forced to postpone the V-8 specials that were originally scheduled for October 3. This event has been rescheduled to be part of the Four Cylinder Nationals weekend in an event now dubbed the “End of Season Showdown”. The “Showdown” will be a two day event and feature racing in six divisions plus two Powder Puff events for the ladies.

The weekend kicks off on Friday night, October 23 when the Open Wheel Modifieds headline the show with a 30 lap feature with $1,500 going to the winner. The Limited Sportsman, Super Stock Four Cylinder, Pure Stock V-8, and Pure Stock Four Cylinder divisions will all have one round of practice, group qualifying and heat races to set the starting order for Saturday night’s feature events. Pit gates open at 5:00, grandstands at 6:00 and cars hit the track at 7:00. Friday night grandstand admission is only $10 for adults, $5 for kids 11-15 and free for children 10 & under. Pit passes are available for $25 or a two day pass for $40.

Saturday night the fans will witness the “Showdown” as we all wait to see who will take the final checkered flag of the season in each of the track’s regular divisions, plus a special event for the UCAR division paying $500 to the winner of their 20 lap feature. Pure Stock V-8 and Pure Stock Four Cylinder divisions will be vying for a $500 first place prize with Limited Sportsman and Super Stock Four Cylinders battling it out for the $1,500 winner’s purse. If that isn’t enough, the always entertaining Powder Puff races will be held to close out the weekend. Saturday night, pit gates open at 4:00, grandstands at 5:00 and cars hit the track at 6:30. Saturday’s grandstand passes will be $15 for adults, $5 for kids 11-15 and free for children 10 & under. Pit passes are available for $25.

For more information on this event, visit the website at www.countylineracewaync.com, ‘Like’ us on Facebook or call the track office at 252-985-1949.

 

End of Season Showdown Purses

	Modifieds	Limited Sportsman	Super Stock 4	Pure Stock V-8	Pure Stock 4	Ucar
1	$1,500	$1,500	$1,500	$500	$500	$500
2	$1,000	$1,000	$1,000	$350	$350	$250
3	$600	$600	$750	$250	$250	$150
4	$400	$400	$600	$200	$200	$125
5	$350	$350	$500	$175	$175	$100
6	$300	$300	$400	$150	$150	$95
7	$275	$275	$300	$130	$130	$90
8	$250	$250	$250	$120	$120	$85
9	$225	$225	$225	$110	$110	$80
10	$200	$200	$200	$100	$100	$75
11	$175	$175	$190	$95	$95	$70
12	$175	$175	$180	$90	$90	$65
13	$175	$175	$175	$85	$85	$60
14	$175	$175	$170	$80	$80	$55
15	$175	$175	$165	$75	$75	$50
16	$150	$150	$160	$70	$70	$50
17	$150	$150	$155	$65	$65	$50
18	$150	$150	$150	$60	$60	$50
19	$150	$150	$150	$55	$55	$50
20	$150	$150	$150	$50	$50	$50
21	$150	$150	$150	$50	$50	$50
22	$150	$150	$150	$50	$50	$50
23	$150	$150	$150	$50	$50	$50
24	$150	$150	$150	$50	$50	$50
25			$150		$50	$50
26			$150		$50	$50
Entry Fee	$75	$75	$100	$25	$25	$25

*Purse base on 10 or more cars per division*

Mother Nature was the real winner Saturday night when County Line Raceway in Elm City honored the area’s first responders.

Super Stock Four Cylinder drivers took to the track first with Kevin Pierce and Damien Bryant starting on the front row.  A battle it would be as drivers took it three wide going into turn two on the first lap.  The field would be slowed when the A47 of Austin Bottoms slowed on the front stretch after losing power.  Bottoms would pit but return later in the event.  Back green more side by side action throughout the field until another caution waved when the 12 of Kevin Pierce went up in flames.  Pierce was able to exit the car and the Toisnot Volunteer Fire Department extinguished the fire, retiring the 12 car to the pits for the remainder of the night.  The field would not be slowed again as Damien Bryant crossed the line first.  James Manning came home second followed by Jason Horne, Austin Holcombe, Eric Hill rounded out the top five.

The Pure Stock Four Cylinder division rolled onto the track and took the initial green flag when a caution waved for the 9 of Brandon Whitley and the 16 of Cooper Edwards who brought out the caution for a spin in turn three.  Before the track was cleared to resume racing the rains rolled in forcing track officials to postpone the remainder of the night’s racing action.

Due to the rainout, track management chose to add a race to Friday night, September 18 to complete the remainder of the show.  Racing action in the remaining divisions, DRU Auto Sales & Service Pure Stock Four Cylinder, ARCO Restoration Limited Sportsman, Pure Stock V-8, and Late Model will be run using the orders set by Saturday night’s heat races and qualifying.

Saturday night will be the Night of Champions presented by ARCO Restoration.  Five divisions of high octane racing action will keep you on the edge of your seats as drivers vie for Double Points and the chance to be crowned Champion.

More information will be posted on the track’s website (www.countylineracewaync.com) early next week.

A beautiful and unseasonably cool afternoon greeted racefans as they filed into the gates at County Line Raceway in Elm City Saturday night. Five divisions of the weekly racing series presented by Lee Motor Group were on tap to keep fans on the edge of their seats the entire night.

First up the Super Stock Four Cylinder would take to the track for their 20 lap main event. The field would be led to the green by heat race winners Austin Holcombe and Glenn Bottoms. Holcombe would jump out to the early lead as he led the field into turn one. A quick caution would wave for a spin in turn 2 by the 75 car driven by Mike Hall on lap one. Points leader, James Manning would have mechanical issues forcing him to pit under the caution and retire for the evening. Back green Holcombe still at the point. Another caution would wave on lap 7 for car 007 driven by Austin Larrison who hit the wall in turn two, ending his night. Back green with Holcombe still showing the way. The field would be slowed again on lap 18 for a spin by the 61 of Eric Hill. Hill was able to continue. This setting up a green, white, checkerd finish would see Holcombe lead flag to flag taking his fourth win of the season and taking the points lead from Manning. Damien Bryant of Elm City came home second followed by Glenn Bottoms, also of Elm City, Cody Wilson of Middlesex, and Eric Hill of Youngsville rounding out the top five.

The Pure Stock V-8 division would be next to hit the track setting up for their 15 lap feature. The field would be led to green by Jody Jones and Brandon Whitley who won their heat races earlier in the evening. Whitley jumped out to an early lead. On lap one, polesitter, Jody Jones spun in turn two bringing out the first caution of the race. Jones would retire to the pits for the evening. Another caution would wave on lap three when the 9k of Mike Ridgeway and the 57 of Willie Schwann made contact on the backstretch. Three more single car cautions would slow the field but in the end Brandon Whitley held off charges from Kevin Beard and Phillip Lamm to claim his fourth victory of the season. Bailey’s Kevin Beard brought home second followed by Phillip Lamm, Jerry Williams, and Glenn Stocks round out the top five.

The third feature of the night would be the ARCO Restoration Limited Sportsman. John Proctor and Skeeter Liles would bring the field to green. Points leader Matthew Bissette of Middlesex, who has won four races in a row, was forced to start at the rear of the field based on the CLR rulebook. A quick caution would wave for a spin by Walt Gibson in turn two before a lap was complete setting up another double file restart. Tim Gilleland would spin in turn four on the restart bringing out another caution still with zero laps on the Lee Motor Group scoreboard. This time a single file restart would take place and the field was able to get a lap on the board. Proctor jumped out to a slight lead but the big mover would be Bissette coming up through the field. One more caution would slow the field on lap five, again for the 18 of Gilleland who would be done for the night. Fifteen laps of side by side racing action remained at the drop of the green flag. Proctor would hold off challenges from Liles and a hard charging Bissette to bring home his second win of the season. Skeeter Liles wound up second followed by points leader Matthew Bissette, Chris Radford and Walt Gibson rounding out the top five.

The special of the evening was the DRU Auto Sales and Service Pure Stock Four Cylinder division who would battle it out for a $400 first place payday. The feature order would be set by qualifying. Unexpected excitement took place in qualifying when the 33B of Trenton Smith and 97A of Gary Dillon made contact in turn two flipping the car driven by Smith. Both drivers were ok, but the cars suffered damage and would not be able to compete in the night’s main event. Chris Collins would lead the field to green alongside Cody Keith. Collins would jump out to a lead until a caution waved on lap two for the 14 of James Bailey who appeared to lose a motor leaving moisture all the way around the track. After a lengthy cleanup, Collins would lead the field back to green but his presence on the point would not last long as the 12 of Keith would overtake the lead on lap 4. Two other cautions would slow the pace of the field but it would not slow Keith who would go on to win his fifth race of the season. Michael Webb finished second followed by Robbie Causby, JP Brantley and Allen Parrish.

The final event of the night saw 15 powerful Late Model cars sitting on the backstretch prepared for battle. On the front row, by virtue of their qualifying efforts were Daniel Tucker and Dustin Mitchell. At the drop of the green Mitchell would pull out to the lead taking the highside through turns one and two. A caution would wave on lap two when the 91 of Derek Francis and 47 of Bobby Bottoms made contact sending both cars into a dirt bank on the infield. Both drivers were ok but their cars were not and both would be taken to the pit area by the tow trucks. Back green Mitchell still showed the way until another caution waved on lap 19 when the 49 of Elm City’s Brad Hamm tagged the wall on the backstretch forcing him to slow. Hamm was able to regain power and continue. Mitchell would go on to capture the win, his fifth of the season, followed by Christian Joyner, Robbie Emory, Donald Brasher and Daniel Tucker rounding out the top five.

County Line Raceway will take a weekend off and return with a blockbuster event on Labor Day weekend, September 5. The I-95 Late Model Challenge Series is schedule to make its final stop at CLR for 2015 a part of the track’s 5th Annual Steel Block Nationals. Pit gates open at 4:00, grandstands at 5:00, and cars hit the track at 7:00. Grandstand admission will be $20 for adults, $5 for kids 11-15 and free for children 10 & under. Pit admission is $30. For more information on County Line Raceway, visit the track’s website at www.countylineracewaync.com or call the track phone at 252-985-1949. Bring your family and friends out Saturday night, September 5 for a night of dirt track racing excitement at the little track making BIG noise, County Line Raceway!

Elm City, NC – County Line Raceway roared back to life on the 3/8 mile clay oval Saturday night as five divisions of racing excitement were on the card for the weekly racing series presented by Lee Motor Group – Doing Business The Right Way Since 1953.

First on the track was the ARCO Restoration Limited Sportsman division.  Two heat races, won by points leader Matthew Bissette and John Proctor, would normally set the field for the 20 lap feature event, but Bissette was slated to start at the rear of the field for the feature after winning 3 in a row.  Proctor and Chris Radford would stage on the front row to bring the field to green flag racing for the feature event.  Proctor led the way as Bissette rallied from the rear until 2 laps to go.  Proctor spun in turn #2, caution waved, and Bissette went on to collect his 10^th win of the year followed by Skeeter Liles, Chris Radford, Mark Boykin and Walt Gibson.

The second feature event of the night was the Pure Stock V8 division racing for 15 laps of side by side racing.  Starting on the front row were heat race winners Willie Schwan and Phillip Lamm.  Before completing a green flag lap, Joshua Byrant was off the pace and caution waved  for Byrant to pit.  Staged for the restart in double file formation, the field took the green flag and racing was intense until lap 12 when the 55 of Glenn Stocks was off the pace and caution waved to slow the field.  Stocks was able to resume and we went  back to green flag racing for the final 3 laps as points leader, Phillip Lamm, went on to claim his 4^th win of the season followed by Gary Whitley, Kevin Beard, Austin Ferrell and Willie Schwan.

Staged and ready for their $600 to win special event were the Super Stock Four Cylinder drivers.  Qualifying set the 15-car field for 20 laps of action packed racing.  Starting on the front row were Jason Horne and Damien Bryant, after qualifying first and second fastest, respectively.  The action started at the drop of the green flag as Horne and Bryant were racing side by side down the front stretch and into turn #1.  Horne’s steering broke and spun front of the field going into turn #2, collecting several other cars, all of which were able to pit and resume racing except Horne and Nevin Twiddy, who suffered heavy damage.  Since no green flag laps were completed, the field was lined back up double file for a second attempt at a green flag start.  Bryant led the first three laps with Austin Holcombe and Cy Nelms, Jr in hot pursuit until caution waved as the 007 of Austin Larrison spun in turn 3 collecting the 61 of Eric Hill.  Both cars suffered damage and  were forced to pit.  Green flag racing resumed for 3 more laps until points leader, James Manning, fell off the pace due to engine failure and was forced to pit.  Bryant brought the field back to green for another 3 laps until caution waved again on lap 9 for the C8 of John Carroll who spun in turn #2.  Carroll was relegated to the rear for the restart and we were back under green as Bryant led us to the half way mark looking for his 5^th win of the season when his 03 car spun in turn two, bringing out another caution, and handing the race lead over to Holcombe.  Holcombe led the final 10 laps holding off hard-charging Nelms, Jr and surviving several more cautions.  Holcombe captured his third win of the season and gained valuable points in pursuit of the points championship, followed by Nelms, Jr., hard-charging Bryant, who made his way back to third, a strong run by Glenn Bottoms, and Ron Hill rounding out the top five.

Next on the track were the DRU Auto Sales and Service Pure Stock Four Cylinders ready to battle for 15 laps of feature racing.  The field was set to double file and the front row was determined from heat race wins by Michael Webb and points leader, JP Brantley.  At the drop of the green flag, Webb and Brantley battled down the front stretch as Webb took the first spot and led the field around for 15 laps of caution-free racing.  Webb was battling lapped traffic with one lap to go, and Brantley had him in his sights, but Webb held on to win race #4 for him this season, followed by Brantley, Chris Collins, Robbie Causby, and Cody Keith.

The final event of the night saw seventeen high powered Late Models registered for action.  Based on qualifying times, Dustin Mitchell and Christian Joyner would lead the field to green for their 30 lap main event.  We were quickly under caution in the first turn as the 37 of Cy Nelms, Sr spun from his 4^th place qualifying effort and collected several cars including, Brad Hamm and Paul Reitelbach, all of whom suffered extensive damage and were forced to retire for the night.  After a quick clean up, the field was lined back up double file for another attempt at green flag racing.  At the drop of the green flag, Mitchell and Joyner battled off turn #4 and down the front stretch, but it was Joyner who took the lead, followed closely by Mitchell.  By lap #7, the leaders were already battling lapped traffic and continued to lap the field up to the 7^th position before caution waved just past the half way mark for the #11 of Ray Miller spinning in turn 4.  Back under green, Joyner continued to hold off Mitchell and went on claim his 5^th win of the year and maintain his points lead.  Pole sitter, Mitchell, came home second followed by Derek Francis, JP Cascell, and Michael Rouse.

Don’t miss the excitement this weekend as the action will be fierce on Saturday night at Elm City’s 3/8 mile clay oval as the weekly racing series presented by Lee Motor Group – doing business the right way since 1953 – features the return of the Open Wheel Modifieds vying for a $1,000 first place prize and the Pure Stock V-8 division battling for a $400 winner’s purse.  The action doesn’t stop there as the Late Model, Super Stock Four Cylinder and DRU Auto Sales and Service Pure Stock Four Cylinder divisions are also in the line-up.  Be on the look-out for the Wilson Evening Lion Club representatives to be making their way around the grandstands and through the pit area selling 50/50 tickets to help raise money for the blind and hearing impaired in our local community.   The Lion’s Club is a non-profit group that aide’s local residents who cannot afford glasses.  We are proud to support them and help raise money for this great cause. Pit gates open at 4:00, grandstands at 5:00 and cars hit the track at 7:30.  Grandstand admission is $15 for adults, $5 for kids 11-15 and free for children 10 & under.  Want to get closer to the action?  Pit passes are available for $25.  For more information on County Line Raceway visit the track’s website at www.countylineracewaync.com or call the track phone at 252-985-1949.  Bring the family out for an evening full of dirt track racing excitement at its finest at the little track making big noise, County Line Raceway, We’ll see you at the LINE!