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by Pat Simmons

Hudson, North Carolina (April 2, 2004) - Friday night racing action at Tri-County Motor Speedway was hot, although there was a chill in the air and a new Late model, winner in victory lane.

Jay Gerst claimed his first win after out distancing Kevin Leicht at the end.  Rock Harris was the early favorite, but  had a tire go down at the start of the race and had to pit under green, losing valuable time.  Gerst and Leicht held first and second while Andy Loden worked his way into third. Nick Waycaster was fourth.  Josh Goble was fifth, Jacky Workman sixth, Tim Weaver seventh, Rock Harris eighth, Bill Cassavaugh ninth and Gary Travis was tenth.

In the Super Sport feature Monty Cox sailed away for the win with Kevin Dill second, Marshall Sutton third, Donnie Buckner fourth and Eric Greene was fifth.

A.J. Sanders was first to take the checkered flag in the Mini Stock feature.  Tim Canipe was second, Randy Canipe was third, T.J. Canipe fourth and Scott Whittington was fifth.

In the Street Stocks David Smith was in place to take the win after Jesse LeFevers and Marshall Sutton waged a battle all race long and after taking the white flag got together with Sutton suffering damage and LeFevers being sent to the rear of the field.

David Manis followed Smith for second with LeFevers coming back for third in the green white checkered finish.  Mike Newton was fourth and mike Hatton fifth.

Worley Robbins claimed his second Fast and FUrious win in a row. followed by Adam Hatton in second and Stephen Clippard in third.

In the USAC Midget event A.J. Davis was first to cross the line wiht Chase Scott in second, Kevin Conway third, Mike Ward fourth and Michael Soboro fifth.

Tri-County will be off for Easter weekend, but racing will return on April 16th with a 50-lap Mini Stock feature and regular racing in all other divisions. For more information phone 726-6600 or check here on the TCMS web site.

Tri-County Motor Speedway Race Results for April 2, 2004

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