Applegate, Fose split results; Smith wins for eighth time at Caraway
Matthew Smith won another feature at Caraway Speedway. (Courtesy of Caraway Speedway)
SOPHIA — Bryce Applegate and Michael Fose were the winners in Limited Late Models on Saturday at Caraway Speedway.
Applegate claimed the first of the two 40-lap features, winning for the second time this year at the track. Fose was the runner-up.
In the second feature in the division, Fose nabbed the victory, while Applegate made it to second place after beginning in the sixth spot following a redraw.
Bryson Brinkley took third place in the first feature and then, while driving Jacob Heafner’s ride, placed fourth in the second race.
** The Chargers Division victory went to Matthew Smith, who won for the eighth time this year at the speedway. Richard Shoffner placed second, one spot ahead of fast qualifier Blake Shupe. Greg Story and Tommy Raino had the next two positions.
** In Mini Stocks, Tyler Bush’s fifth victory of the season came in the 20-lap race, ahead of Austin Long and Brandon Crotts.
** For UCARs, Jimmy Cooper captured a spirited race with several contenders. Ron Mock was the runner-up, with Tito Clapp, Jeremy Kidd and Jamie Vance rounding out the top five.
In the powder puff race for women connected to the UCARs division, Lileigh Payne used Clapp’s car to win across 10 laps, with Cassie Smith the runner-up.
** For Crown Vics, Eric Sutton prevailed ahead of Steven Collins in the 12-lap event. Bennett Deal, Cody Mullen and Rileigh Hathcock held the next three spots.
** Hunter Jordan won for the first time in the speedway’s Legends division by going 25 laps. Nicholas Bulkeley, Samuel Macedo, Cameron White and Jerreld White also notched top-five finishes.
** In Bandoleros, Paxton Smith was the winner ahead of fast qualifier Charlie Evans.