Harris Rocks On To Late Model Win

Hudson, NC (April 16, 2004) - Friday night racing at Tri-County Motor Speedway attracted a large crowd and drivers did their best to thrill the fans.

Rock Harris was back in victory lane after a long dry spell, and  after several lead changes, Harris took the point on lap 28 of the 50-lap feature to earn the win.  Dexter Canipe. Jr. was fastest in qualifying for the pole with Jacky Workman sharing the front row. Canipe grabbed the lead at the drop of the green and held the point until lap 17, when Andy Loden took his turn on the point.  Loden held the top spot until lap 28, when his engine let go, giving the lead to Harris.

The first caution came out on lap 8 when Stephen Woodie, Kenny Campbell and Brian Pedrick all crashed in turn four.  The final caution flew on lap 32 when Nick Waycaster backed into the turn one wall.  As Harris took the checkered flag Canipe followed in second with Workman third, Jay Gerst fourth and John Reynolds fifth.  Kevin Leicht was sixth, Woodie came back for seventh and Kenny Sigmon was eighth.  Kyle Mansch was ninth and Brian Pedrick tenth.

In the Super Sport 30-lap feature Kevin Dill took home the trophy after taking the lead on lap 11, when leaders Jeff Hagaman and Monty Cox crashed in turns three and four.  As Dill crossed the finish line, Cox returned to take second with Marshall Sutton third, Donnie Buckner fourth and Mark Livingston fifth.

The Mini Stocks battled for 50-laps and when all was done Randy Canipe came home the winner with Waylon Flynn second, Scott Whittington third, Rickie Dennie fourth and Tyler Church fifth.  The first caution came out on lap one with  a spin on the back straight.  On the next restart TJ Canipe and Hank Hefner tangled in turn four and then the third caution for a stalled Tim Canipe.  The final yellow flew on lap 12 when Allen Huffman crashed hard into the turn two wall.

The Street Stocks race went to Marshall Sutton after he unseated Kevin Eby on lap 10 for the lead. Jessie Lefevers was third, David Smith fourth and Josh Burchette was fifth.

In the Fast&Furious race Worley Robbins continued his winning streak with Stephen Clippard second and Mike Hamilton third.

Next Friday night, April 23rd, TCMS will host Twin 25-lap Street Stock races along with the Allison Legacy Series and regular racing in all other divisions.

Tri-County Motor Speedway Race Results for April 16, 2004

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