August 22
Ararat Thunder Raceway,
Ararat, VA
Sanction: Fast Unified Engine Late Model Series - $3,000
Information provided by: Series reports (last updated August 23, 2:12 pm)
Bailes grabs fourth victory on FUEL Series
- Ross Bailes
- Jonathan Davenport
- Billy Hicks
- Donald Bradsher
- Brandon Umberger
- Mitchell Coble
- Gib Gibbons
- Brett Hamm
- Ryan Atkins
- Jerry Cochran
- Derek Brown
- Bill Tesh
- Kenny Van Derveer
- Matthew Nance
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What won the race: Series points leader Ross Bailes of Clover, S.C., won Friday at Rolling Thunder Raceway from the third starting spot, earning $3,000 for his series-leading fourth victory of the season on the first-year tour.
Key notes: Bailes previous won twice at Friendship Motor Speedway in Elkin, N.C., as well as Harris (N.C.) Motor Speedway. ... Polesitter Gib Gibbons of Manning, S.C., finished seventh. ... The race was a makeup of an Aug. 15 rainout.
On the move: Donadl Bradsher of Burlington, N.C., started 11th and finished fourth.
Winner's sponsors: Bailes drives a MasterSbilt Race Car sponsored by Bailes Construction, DirtWorks Performance, Felony Farms, FK Rod Ends, John Page Racing and WP Racing Shocks.
Points chase: Entering the event, Bailes had 872 points to lead Brett Hamm (852) and Ryan Atkins (682).
Car count: 14
Fast qualifier: Gib Gibbons
Polesitter: Gib Gibbons
Next series race: August 30, Lancaster Speedway (Lancaster, SC) $3,000
Editor's note: Results and race details are unofficial.
