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12 May

Davidson secures 100-lap victory at Caraway

Randolph RecordSportsCaraway speedway, Grant Davidson, Stock car racing

SOPHIA — Grant Davidson notched another victory in the Limited Late Models at Caraway Speedway. Davidson set the fastest qualifying time Saturday night before winning the 100-lap race. Following a redraw, Davidson overcame Bryson Brinkley to win the race. Annabeth Crum was third, followed by London McKenzie and Rusty Daniels. In Chargers, Matthew Smith held off 2024 track champion Brody Duggins, who was in his first start of the year at the speedway. Justin Hathcock was third, followed by Cody Griffin and Corey Wilson. The 602 Modified winner was Joel Belanger, who was moved up to the top spot when…

02 May

Hathcock claims dual wins at Caraway Speedway

Randolph RecordSportsCaraway speedway, Cody Norman, Justin Hathcock, Stock car racing

Justin Hathcock enjoys being in victory lane at Caraway Speedway. (Caraway Speedway photo) SOPHIA — Justin Hathcock won twice in the Chargers division on Saturday night at Caraway Speedway. Hathcock won from the pole position in the first race and finished ahead of runner-up Matthew Smith in both 20-lap events. Tyler Chapman and Richard Shofner were third and fourth, respectively, in both races. ** The 602 Modifieds race was won by Cody Norman, who withstood pressure from Dean Lowder to claim his first victory of the year at the track. Lowder ended up third behind Goby Grynewicz. In the second…

01 May

For Level Cross icon Dale Inman, next stop is N.C. Sports Hall of Fame

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Dale Inman sits for a recent interview at the former racing team’s headquarters in Level Cross. (Petty Family Racing) LEVEL CROSS — Dale Inman has just about spanned the globe because of his ties to motor sports and yet there’s something appealing when the famed NASCAR crew chief returns home. “I was born right here in Level Cross,” Inman said this week. “I’ve been dedicated to racing, and it has let us travel mostly all over the world. When you’re getting back and you see the sign that says ‘Level Cross,’ it lets you know you’re home.” Inman, 88, will…

22 Apr

Champion teen driver from Asheboro goes full speed ahead

Bob SuttonSportsARCA, Asheboro, London McKenzie, Stock car racing

London McKenzie, a teenager from Asheboro, has a role with a racing team to compete in ARCA races this year. (Courtesy photo) ASHEBORO — At 15 years old, London McKenzie has already experienced the thrill of stepping out of a race car in victory lane. The Asheboro boy has been driving on various tracks since before he was a teenager. He’s a national champion. He’s in his first season with CW Motorsports in the ARCA series, steering the No. 93 Chevrolet. “Being in ARCA still feels like a dream to me,” McKenzie said. “Flying through the corners in a big-body…

15 Apr

Davidson, Ward split top results in Caraway’s Limited Late Models

Randolph RecordSportsCaraway speedway, Dylan Ward, Grant Davidson, Ron Mock, Stock car racing

Dylan Ward, a regular driver at Caraway Speedway, and his team members and supporters celebrate a victory from one of the Limited Late Models features Saturday night at Caraway Speedway. (Caraway Speedway photo) SOPHIA — Grant Davidson and Dylan Ward split the Limited Late Models features Saturday night at Caraway Speedway. Ward, the fast qualifier, held the lead in the first event until Davidson’s mid-race pass gave him the lead that he didn’t relinquish. Bryson Brinkley finished third ahead of London McKenzie, Brandon Cox, Daniel Schadt, Cody Griffin and Larry Isenhower. In the second race, Ward kept the lead amid…

20 Mar

Gerstner roars in March Modness at Caraway Speedway

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Jeremy Gerstner, front left, was a winner last weekend at Caraway Speedway. (Courtesy photo) SOPHIA — Jeremy Gerstner was the big winner in the March Modness by taking the 75-lap race Saturday at Caraway Speedway. Starting in the fourth position, Gerstner broke away following a redraw. Burt Myers was the runner-up, while Brandon Ward took third, followed by Gary Putnam and Blake Barney. In the Carolina Crate Modified Series, Sean McElearney took the top spot, with Dylan Ward second. Cody Norman, Mitchell Ward and Tyler Grynewicz were second through fifth. In the Chargers division, Matthew Smith led the last 23…

13 Mar

Davidson goes strong in Limited Late Models in Caraway Speedway opener

Randolph RecordSportsBentley Black, Caraway speedway, Dylan Ward, Grant Davidson, Stock car racing

SOPHIA — Grant Davidson claimed the season-opening Limited Late Models feature at Caraway Speedway on Sunday. Davidson had the fastest qualifying time and led most of the way, finishing ahead of runner-up Bryson Brinkley, Tony Hossman and Larry Isenhour. A.J. Sanders won the Mini Stocks race in front of Jamison Whittington, Blaze Sanders and Tyler Bush. In UCARs, Jimmy Cooper notched the victory ahead of fast qualifier Ron Mock. Justin Smith was third, followed by Mason Fance and Josh Phillips among 18 drivers. The Chargers division was won by Dylan Ward, who prevailed in 35 laps ahead of Matthew Smith…

06 Mar

Season set to begin this weekend at Caraway Speedway

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SOPHIA — Caraway Speedway is touting the beginning of its 60th year of racing when the green flag is waved Sunday afternoon. Eight divisions are scheduled to participate in the season-opening event. The main attraction is a 100-lap feature in Limited Lake Models. There will be races in Chargers, 602 Modifieds, Mini Stocks, UCARs, Crown Vic’s, US Legends Cars and Bandoleros. Added up, there will be 257 laps. Racing begins at 2:30 p.m. There are two other racing dates this month on Saturdays. March Modness is slated for March 15, while the Dogwood 200 is set for March 29. This…

23 Jan

Caraway cooks up winter racing card after banquet

Randolph RecordSportsBrody Duggins, Caraway speedway, Jason Richmond, Jaxson Casper, Rudy Hartley, Stock car racing

SOPHIA – It was a look to the past and accelerating to the future for Caraway Speedway. The raceway has scheduled its first on-track action of the year for Saturday. IT’s the third annual Winter Heat with competition in Limited Late Models, Pro Late Models, 602 Modifieds, UCARs, Bootleggers, Street Stocks, Mini Stocks and a combination of Chargers and Challengers. Racing is scheduled to begin at 1:30 p.m. But during the past weekend, the speedway recognized its 2024 championship at its annual banquet. The top three finishers in the track’s regular weekly divisions were honored Saturday night. Brody Duggins, with…

10 Dec

Dalton nabs victory in finale at chilly Caraway Speedway

Randolph RecordSportsBoo Boo Dalton, Caraway speedway, Heath Causey, Stock car racing

SOPHIA – Boo Boo Dalton won the Limited Late Models race in the rescheduled Russell Hackett’s Thanksgiving Classic at Caraway Speedway. Dalton fended off Heath Causey in a four-car competition. Gregger Estell placed third and Evan Ingram was fourth. Cold temperatures greeted drivers and spectators Saturday afternoon. ** Dalton Ledbetter prevailed in the 40-lap Challengers race. Cody Griffin was the runner-up, with Isaac Johnson in third. They were followed by Riley Hutchins, Brian Melville, Gary Ledbetter (the winner’s father), Zack Staley and Cory Luetsen. ** In UCARs, Jason Gallimore was declared the winner following the disqualification of Brandon Collins, whose…