Stock car racing - Randolph Record

29 Jun

Wilson charges to win Chargers race at Caraway Speedway

Randolph RecordSportsBrody Duggins, Caraway speedway, Corey Wilson, Jeremy Mayfield, Stock car racing

AJ Henriksen holds the checkered flag after winning Sunday night’s Grand National Super Series race at Caraway Speedway. (Caraway Speedway photo) SOPHIA – Corey Wilson captured a special 50-lap feature in the Chargers division Saturday night at Caraway Speedway. Wilson chased down points leader Matthew Smith then zipped past Chargers champion Brody Duggins to claim the $1,000 first-place prize. Duggins finished second and Smith was third, followed by Caden Everhart, Lucas Cram, Richard Shoffner, Odell Graham and Jason Gallimore. ** In the Grand National Super Series, AJ Henriksen posted victories in two 50-lap features. Henriksen edged Mason Walters and former…

24 Jun

Free admission available for Caraway Speedway card that includes Jeremy Mayfield

Randolph RecordSportsCaraway speedway, Jeremy Mayfield, Stock car racing

SOPHIA — There will be free grandstand admission for North Carolina residents Saturday night at Caraway Speedway, where the Grand National Super Series will make a stop. A 15-car field is expected for the twin 50-lap races in the Grand National Super Series. Points leader A.J. Hendriksen leads Jeremy Mayfield, a former NASCAR Cup Series regular, in the season standings. Drivers Kody Brusso, Chris Burns and Bob Schacht also are contending for the top spot. The Chargers division race will be a 50-lap version with $1,000 to the winner. Matthew Smith leads the track’s standings in that division. UCARs will…

19 Jun

Walters captures two Chargers victories at Caraway Speedway

Randolph RecordSportsBrandon Mock, Caraway speedway, Jaxson Casper, Jerry Kidd, Mason Walters, Stock car racing

Mason Walters, second from right, won two races Saturday night at Caraway Speedway. (Caraway Speedway photo) SOPHIA — Mason Walters won both Chargers races during Saturday night’s action at Caraway Speedway. Walters edged points leader Matthew Smith in the first of the two 20-lap races. In the second race, Walters passed Cory Wilson with two laps remaining for the victory. Wilson was the runner-up after a third-place finish in the first race. ** In UCARs, Tito Clapp held off fast qualifier Jeremy Kidd in the 25-lap race. Clapp led on an inverted restart and never relinquished the front position. Jimmy…

07 Jun

Davidson, Hathcock pick up Caraway victories

Randolph RecordSportsBrody Duggins, Caraway speedway, Cody Norman, Dylan Ward, Grant Davidson, Justin Hathcock, London McKenzie, Stock car racing

Grant Davidson prevailed in an eventful feature at Caraway Speedway. (Caraway Speedway photo) SOPHIA — Grant Davidson remained undefeated on the track in Limited Late Models this season at Caraway Speedway with another victory in the 60-lap feature May 31. London McKenzie and Bryson Brinkley set the early pace before a mid-race caution. Soon after, Davidson had the lead. Dylan Ward ended up second and McKenzie placed third, followed by Camden Thomas and Daniel Schadt. Yet a postrace inspection found an unapproved part on Davidson’s car, meaning he was docked half of the points awarded. So he fell behind Brinkley…

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

Bob SuttonSportsDale Inman, Level Cross, NASCAR, North Carolina Sports Hall of Fame, Richard Petty, Stock car racing, Terry Labonte

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

Randolph RecordSportsCaraway speedway, Stock car racing

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…