Matt Hirschman - Randolph Record

06 Nov

Hirschman claims another North-South Shootout title

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Here’s the prerace scene Saturday at Caraway Speedway. (Photo courtesy of Caraway Speedway) SOPHIA – Matt Hirschman won again in the North-South Shootout at Caraway Speedway. Hirschman won for the third year in a row in the 125-lap Modifieds feature Saturday. He posted his ninth victory (five at Caraway, four at Concord Speedway) in the North-South Shootout, which has been held 21 times. Patrick Emerling was the runner-up, with two-time North-South Shootout winner Andy Seuss in third while Gary Putnam and Austin Kochenash rounded out the top five. Jason Myers was next, followed by pole sitter Carson Loftin, Tom Buzze,…

Caraway set to return to action with various divisions; Lowder, Hirschman win at North Wilkesboro

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Josh Lowder, left, has been a strong competitor at Caraway Speedway this year and he won a race Saturday at North Wilkesboro. (Courtesy photo) SOPHIA – Racing resumes Saturday night at Caraway Speedway in select divisions. Twin features are slated for Challenges, UCARs and Modifieds. There also will be racing in Mini Stocks, Legends and Bandoleros. This racing card is the track’s second-to-last of the year that includes regular divisions in the championship portion of the season. Lowder claims victory in North Wilkesboro race At North Wilkesboro, Josh Lowder, who has won three times in Modifieds this year at Caraway…

Hirschman wins again in North-South Shootout

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Matt Hirschman, right, celebrates another victory in the North-South Shootout. (Courtesy photo) SOPHIA – Matt Hirschman added to his championship haul in the North-South Shootout. Hirschman, a driver from Pennsylvania, became an eight-time winner of the 20-year event with Saturday’s victory at Caraway Speedway. Burt Myers of Winston-Salem placed second, while fast qualifier Patrick Emerling, a New Yorker, was third. Emerling’s qualifying team was 15.919 seconds, edging Hirschman, Kyle Scisco, Caleb Heady and Brian Loftin. Jimmy Blewett briefly led the 125-lap feature, while Myers held the front spot for 43 laps. Following a caution that ended the race for Jeremy…