July 22
County Line Raceway,
Elm City, NC
Sanction: Fast Unified Engine Late Model Series - $3,000
Information provided by: Series reports (last updated July 23, 12:00 pm)
County Line winner scores first FUEL victory
- Michael Batten
- Christian Joyner
- Dustin Mitchell
- Steve Banal
- Bryan Mullis
- Matt Long
- Robbie Emory
- Matthew Bissette
- Deano Long
- Brad Rigdon
- Bobby Bottoms
- William Carroll
- Chuck Smith
- Dykes Maynard
- Michael Rouse
- Mark Dysart
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Michael Batten and family enjoy his first FUEL victory.
What won the race: Polesitter Michael Batten of Rocky Mount, N.C., raced to his first career Fast Unified Late Model Series victory over fourth-starting Christian Joyner of Castilia, N.C., at County Line Speedway. Batten pocketed $3,000.
Key notes: Batten is the 18th different winner on the 4-year-old tour. ... Four of FUEL's six events this season have seen first-time series winners. ... FUEL closed a weekend doubleheader at County Line after Willie Milliken won Friday in Fayetteville, N.C.. ... FUEL competitors will return to County Line for the second and final time on Nov. 10-11 for the $5,000-to-win season finale.
On the move: Robbie Emory improved five positions after starting 12th.
Winner's sponsors: Batten is sponsored by Robinson Heating & Cooling, Wilson Mold & Machine, Schaeffer's Racing Oil and Batten Ceramic Tile.
Points chase: Entering the weekend, Matt Long had 370 points to lead Steve Banal (358) and Bryan Mullis (342).
Car count: 17
Fast qualifier: Michael Batten
Time: 14.382 seconds
Polesitter: Michael Barnett
Dash winner: Michael Batten
Heat race winners: Michael Rouse
Editor's note: Results and race details are unofficial.
