THREE “GIFTED” WINNERS SATURDAY NIGHT AT NEW SMYRNA SPEEDWAY
It was Christmas in August at New Smyrna Speedway Saturday night as three of the five winning drivers had their victories “gift wrapped” for them. Zach Jarrell had the pole position for the Pro Late Model feature and he used that to his advantage as he built up a huge lead while a wholesale battle took place behind him. Ricky Anderson did his best to hold off an onslaught of other drivers for second spot but eventually Rich Clouser, Brad May and point leader Will Carroll were able to slip by but found themselves with considerable ground to make up to leader Jarrell. Most fans figured that it would take little time for Clouser and May to catch the leader since the duo had won the last four PLM races contested here, but as the laps began to wind down it became apparent Jarrell had his car on rails and looked to be on his way to his second win of the year. Suddenly Jarrell’s car slowed heading into turn two on lap 16 victim of a broken distributor and
he dejectedly coasted to pit road. Clouser took over at that point and was looking strong but May closed quickly in the late laps to put the pressure on him. May’s charge fell just short at the checker as Clouser claimed his fourth win of the season over May and Carroll. Anderson held on for fourth trailed by Daniel Miller, Noah Cornman and Jarrell. (more…)