PASS South – Caraway Speedway (NC) – 5/5/17
Last updated: May 6, 2017 at 11:19 am
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Matt Craig picked up a PASS South win at Caraway last season. (LW Photos)
What Won the Race: Matt Craig took the lead from David Farrington, Jr. on a early race restart and never looked back.
The Finish:
| Pos | # | Driver |
| 1 | 54 | Matt Craig |
| 2 | 55 | Tanner Thorson |
| 3 | 45 | Kodie Connor |
| 4 | 7F | David Farrington, Jr |
| 5 | 98 | Jody Measmer |
| 6 | 7 | Tyler Church |
| 7 | 99 | Sarah Cornett-Ching |
| 8 | 24J | J.P. Josiasse |
| 9 | 15 | Roy Hayes |
| 10 | 8 | Tate Fogleman |
| 11 | 15x | Christian Eckes |
| 12 | 11 | Jordan McCallum |
| 13 | 71 | Jimmy Doyle |
| 14 | 37 | Charles Barnes |
| 15 | 4M | Kyle McCallum |
The Skinny: Matt Craig dominated once he took the lead, Tate Fogleman stayed within striking distance for the majority of the race but a part failure took him out of the race with 10 laps to go.
Winning Quote: “I don’t know how far up my butt this horseshoe is, but I like it.” – Matt Craig
Winning Chassis: Hamke Chassis
On the Move: Tanner Thorson drove up from 10th to second, and contended for the win on the final restart.
Biggest Loser: Jordan McCallum started third and finished 12th after having mechanical issues during the race.
Feature Notebook:
-There were a total of three cautions amongst 125 laps.
-Christian Eckes qualified third and redrew to start seventh. He drove up to the top five and then broken shock mount took him out of the race around lap 90.
-Matt Craig goes back to back at Caraway in the PASS South Super Late Model series after winning here last year.
Pre-Feature Notebook:
– Ryan Moore crashed out in the first practice after a rear end part failure. He will not race tonight at Caraway.
–Also involved in an incident was Kyle McCallum, he spun out during his qualifying lap and made substantial contact with the outside wall.
–Matt Craig is looking for his third win in the 2017 PASS South season
–Tanner Thorson picks up his first career provisional pole in the PASS South Super Late Models
Starting Lineup:
| Pos | # | Driver |
| 1 | 7 | Tyler Church |
| 2 | 15 | Roy Hayes |
| 3 | 11 | Jordan McCallum |
| 4 | 98 | Jody Measmer |
| 5 | 45 | Kodie Connor |
| 6 | 54 | Matt Craig |
| 7 | 15X | Christian Eckes |
| 8 | 8 | Tate Fogleman |
| 9 | 7F | David Farrington, Jr |
| 10 | 55 | Tanner Thorson |
| 11 | 71 | Jimmy Doyle |
| 12 | 99 | Sarah Cornett-Ching |
| 13 | 24J | J.P. Josiasse |
| 14 | 4M | Kyle McCallum |
| 15 | 37 | Charles Barnes |
Time Trial Results:
| 0 | # | Driver | Fast Lap |
| 1 | 55 | Tanner Thorson | 16.620 |
| 2 | 8 | Tate Fogleman | 16.711 |
| 3 | 15X | Christian Eckes | 16.714 |
| 4 | 54 | Matt Craig | 16.780 |
| 5 | 7F | David Farrington, Jr | 16.786 |
| 6 | 98 | Jody Measmer | 16.787 |
| 7 | 45 | Kodie Connor | 17.144 |
| 8 | 15 | Roy Hayes | 17.178 |
| 9 | 11 | Jordan McCallum | 17.191 |
| 10 | 7 | Tyler Church | 17.208 |
| 11 | 71 | Jimmy Doyle | 17.229 |
| 12 | 99 | Sarah Cornett-Ching | 17.429 |
| 13 | 24J | J.P. Josiasse | 17.780 |
| 14 | 4M | Kyle McCallum | 19.070 |
| 15 | 37 | Charles Barnes | 20.188 |
Final Practice Results:
| Pos | # | Driver |
| 1 | 54 | Matt Craig |
| 2 | 55 | Tanner Thorson |
| 3 | 15X | Christian Eckes |
| 4 | 8 | Tate Fogleman |
| 5 | 7F | David Farrington, Jr |
| 6 | 98 | Jody Measmer |
| 7 | 15 | Roy Hayes |
| 8 | 45 | Kodie Connor |
| 9 | 7 | Tyler Church |
| 10 | 71 | Jimmy Doyle |
| 11 | 37 | Charles Barnes |
| 12 | 4M | Kyle McCallum |
| 13 | 11 | Jordan McCallum |
| 14 | 12 | Mark Reedy |
| 15 | 24J | J.P. Josiasse |
| 16 | 99 | Sarah Cornett-Ching |
Car Count: 17 PASS South Super Late Models
Entry List:
| Car # | Driver |
| 4M | Kyle McCallum |
| 7 | Tyler Church |
| 7F | David Farrington, Jr |
| 11 | Jordan McCallum |
| 12 | Mark Reedy |
| 8 | Tate Fogleman |
| 15 | Roy Hayes |
| 15X | Christian Eckes |
| 45 | Kodie Connor |
| 24J | J.P. Josiasse |
| 54 | Matt Craig |
| 55 | Tanner Thorson |
| 37 | Charles Barnes |
| 99 | Sarah Cornett-Ching |
| 71 | Jimmy Doyle |
| 74 | Ryan Moore |
| 98 | Jody Measmer |
Qualifying Format: Single car time trials, each car gets two laps. There will be a redraw for the top ten.
Event Schedule: Qualifying will begins at 6:45 P.M. ET and the race is scheduled to get the green flag at 8:15 P.M. ET.
Who to Watch For: Matt Craig has been the driver to beat so far in the 2017 PASS South Season. After picking up a big win at the Orange Blossom back in March and a win a Southern National, he has been on a war path to continue winning races this season.
Title Fight: Matt Craig holds a 28 point lead over Tate Fogleman in second, and Tanner Thorson is third.
The Track: Caraway Speedway is a 1/5 mile oval located in Sophia, North Carolina.
Weather: Temperatures are in the mid 60’s with a slight overcast. No chance of rain.
Next Series Race: The PASS South Super Late Models will run the Old Glory 125 at Concord Speedway on May 26th.
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