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ADAIRSVILLE, GA – Five events took place during Week 8 action for the Newsome Raceway Parts Modified Sportsman Division of Crate Racin’ USA. Scottie Hiett kept the strangle hold on the top spot with another win at Talladega Short Track in Eastaboga, AL. 2019 National Champion Luke Riddle brought his 28-machine home fourth at North Alabama Speedway during Saturday night action to slide solidly in at second.

Seth Johnston now holds down third in National Points following a strong second place finish at North Alabama, followed by fifth finishing Ron Bailey who sits fourth in points. Rounding out the top 5 in National Points is Jammie Gowers who finished sixth at Talladega Short Track. Sixth, seventh and eighth in the standings are Talladega Short Track regulars Paul Poe, Blake Swann, Josh Salisbury, respectively.

Tracy Terrell picked up his first win of the 2020 season at North Alabama Speedway to put himself at ninth in the standings after eight weeks of competition. Tim Staples was back in action during Week 8 to fall in at tenth in the current point standings.

Other Week 8 news includes: Ryan Sawyers who picked up his first win of 2020 at Camden Speedway in Camden, TN; Bradley Qualls was victorious during the 2nd Annual Back The Blue event at Tennessee National Raceway in Hohenwald, TN; and Jordan Phillips visited Victory Lane for the first time in 2020 in Saturday night action at ECM Speedway in Breman, AL.

Drivers in the Newsome Raceway Parts Crate Racin’ USA Weekly Racing Series Modified Sportsman Division will compete for both a weekly/track point fund and a National point fund over a 22 Week season that runs through November 1. A driver will count his best 11 weekly point races for their National point total.

Newsome Raceway Parts gives a portion of the sales from each Chevrolet Performance Circle Track Engine sold back to the Crate Racin’ USA Point Funds in four different Divisions. Each economical Chevrolet Performance Circle Track Engine is built and sealed at the factory to prevent any expensive modifications. To place an order call 1-877-497-3624.

For more information and rules about the Newsome Raceway Parts Crate Racin’ USA Modified Sportsman Division, visit the series web site at www.crateracinusa.com, or visit the series on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/CrateRacinUSAModifiedSportsman/ and on Instagram at crateracinusamodsportsman.

Photo Cutline: Bradley Qualls celebrates victory during the 2nd Annual Back the Blue event at Tennessee National Raceway in Hohenwald, TN Saturday night July 25, 2020. (Photo from D21 Race Team Facebook)

Crate Racin’ USA Modified Sportsman Points through 7/26/2020
POS CAR # DRIVER TOTAL
1 10 Scottie Hiett 398
2 28 Luke Riddle 384
3 J22 Seth Johnston 384
4 12 Ron Bailey 362
5 25 Jamie Gowers 356
6 51 Paul Poe 343
7 21 Blake Swann 336
8 6 Josh Salisbury 332
9 10 Tracy Terrell 331
10 52 Tim Staples 330

Crate Racin’ USA Modified Sportsman – Week 8 Results

Camden Speedway – Saturday July 25, 2020

1. #9 – Ryan Sawyers
2. #C21 – Rex Berry
3. #157 – Derrick Bawcum
4. #98 – Neil Thompson
5. #3C – Chad Murray
6. #85 – Clayton Groves

ECM Speedway – Saturday, July 25, 2020

1. #33 – Jordan Phillips
2. #5J – Sam Hughes
3. #112 – Tyler Castle
4. #85 – Donny Hobbs

North Alabama Speedway – Saturday, July 25, 2020

1. #10 – Tracy Terrell
2. #J22 – Seth Johnston
3. #1G – Oakley Gillespie
4. #28 – Luke Riddle
5. #12B – Ron Bailey
6. #45 – Marty May
7. #49 – Cody Howard
8. #67 – Andy McDowell
9. #11D – Darren Jewell
10. #F1 – Alan Lacy
11. #2 – Dusty Quillen
12. #00 – Brian Quick
13. #10 – Chuckie Gipson
14. #T12 – Tyler White
15. #Z1 – Lazarius Decatur
16. #12 – David Nichols

Talladega Short Track – Saturday, July 25, 2020

1. #10 – Scottie Hiett
2. #17 – Chris Yarbrough
3. #92 – Jarrad Gray
4. #52 – Tim Staples
5. #1C – Corey Maye
6. #25 – Jammie Gowers
7. #44 – Randy Holder
8. #51 – Paul Poe
9. #B21 – Blake Swann
10. #6 – Josh Salisbury

Tennessee National Raceway – July 25, 2020

1. #D21 – Bradley Qualls
2. #11 – Eric Hickerson
3. #99 – Blake Cross
4. #B25 – Todd Bates
5. #C97 – Tommy Carroll
6. #H11 – Chris Hickerson
7. #185 – Jamie Holloway
8. #11 – Robert Cogdill
9. #32 – Michael Bryant
10. #8S – Punkin Sharp
11. #92 – Blaze Trull
12. #T25 – Bryce Trull

Newsome Raceway Parts, a Division of Raceway Chevrolet in Hartsville, SC, is the Title Sponsor of Crate Racin’ USA. Chevrolet Performance Parts is an Official Sponsor of Crate Racin’ USA. Hoosier Racing Tire is the Official Tire Sponsor of Crate Racin’ USA. VP Racing Fuel is the Official Race Fuel and Lubricant of Crate Racin’ USA. KRC Power Steering is the Official Power Steering Supplier of Crate Racin’ USA. Cruise with the Champions is the Official Vacation of Crate Racin’ USA. Knowles Race Parts and Bodies is the Official Parts Supplier for Crate Racin’ USA. Willy’s Carburetors is the Official Carburetor of Crate Racin’ USA. Fullmoon Graphics is the Official Wrap, Banner, and Sign Company of Crate Racin’ USA.