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Determined Goble Scores First LM Win

Hudson, NC (June 4, 2004) - Caldwell County racer Josh Goble picked up his first win in the Late Model Stocks at Tri-County Motor Speedway Friday night after many weeks of being so close but not being able to take the checkered flag.  Goble's win was quite popular with the fans and other competitors alike as many filed onto the track to offer their congratulations.  Dexter Canipe, Jr. claimed the pole in qualifying and was strong during the part of the race, but his car began to fade after a strong battle with Goble.  Goble took the lead on lap 20 and never looked back.  Kevin Leicht worked his way from the fourth starting position to take second with Andy Loden third and Rock Harris fourth.  Canipe was fifth, Dennis Gallion was sixth, Jay Gerst seventh, Bill Cassavaugh eighth, Ashley Huffman ninth and Kyle Mansch tenth. 

Jeff Hagaman continued to dominate the Super Sport ranks by leading the entire event. Donnie Buckner was second with Marshall Sutton third, Donnie Harmon fourth and Eric Greene fifth.

T.J. Canipe was in  the winner's circle in the Mini Stock class after holding off his dad, Tim, for much of the race. Tim spun coming off turn on the final lap with Randy Canipe taking second, Dennis Trivette third, Rickie Dennie fourth and Hank Hefner fifth.

Kevin Eby repeated his trip to victory lane in the Street Stock division with Marhsall Sutton following in second, Gary Ledbetter third, Jeff Sparks fourth and David Smith fifth.

Stephen Clippard was another first time winner in the Fast and Furious division. Clippard held off Adam Hatton for the win.

Next Friday night TCMS will host a 150 lap Late Model event paying $3000 to win. A full field of Late Models is anticipated. There will also be regular racing in all other divisions.

**Tim Ford contributed to this story.

Tri-County Motor Speedway Race Results for June 4, 2004

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