Rose claims trio of races at Caraway Speedway

Corey Rose made several visits to victory lane Saturday night at Caraway Speedway. (Courtesy photo)

SOPHIA – Corey Rose won three races in three different divisions Saturday night at Caraway Speedway.

Rose edged teammate Bentley Black to prevail in the 12-lap Bootleggers feature.

Rose then topped the competition in the 20-lap Modified 4s event, with Jeff Linkous in second place. To cap his busy night, Rose was the winner in the Enduro/Any Car feature covering 50 laps.

** Gary Ledbetter won the Challengers race in a 12-driver field.

Ledbetter edged points leader Brody Duggins and third place went to Justin Hathcock.

Thad Moffitt, grandson of Richard Petty and a regular on the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series this year, placed 11th in a special appearance.

** In a 20-lap UCARs race, Jason Richmond claimed the victory ahead of Ron Mock, followed by Josh Phillips, Steven Collins and Justin Smith.

** In 602 Modifieds, Josh Lowder picked up his third victory of the season, with Mitchell Wright’s runner-up spot representing his best finish of the year while Ryan Kuhithau was third. Fast qualifier Dean Lowder ended up sixth.

** There were 14 entrants in the Southern Ground Pounders Vintage Racing Club race in the division’s annual visit to the track.

Dennis Werner emerged as the winner with Mack Tatum the runner-up, though Jimmy Griffin captured the Sportsman portion of the competition.

The next racing night at the speedway comes June 29.

By Randolph Record