North Florida Speedway Results 3/10

NFS Late Models On "Crews" Control

LAKE CITY, FL (3/10) - David Crews successfully converted his pole starting
spot into a win over a 15-car Late Model field at North Florida Speedway.
His night was not without challenge, however, as he had been passed by
Richard Ferry in the early going only to have that result wiped out by a
caution flag moments later. Ferry would continue pressing the action up
until lap ten, when J. O. Nobles captured that position and led his own
assault until his car broke on lap 14. From that point Crews ran the table
on the field and cruised to victory. Rich Pratt finished second over Carlton
Allen, Billy Costello, and Earl Boyett.

P.J. Wiggins had no problems disposing of the Modified field in taking an
uncontested wire-to-wire victory. The race's lone dramatic moment came on
lap three when Mark Padgett struck the wall and rolled in the third turn
which prompted the red flag. A few tense moments passed, then Padgett
emerged from the wreckage a bit shaken, but otherwise ok. After a brief
3-car skirmish for second sorted out, the field settled out and the
finishing order was Wiggins, Billy Boyd Jr., Kyle Owen, Ronnie Chance, and
Billy Boyd Sr.

For all of the controversy generated by the changes in the Street Stock
rules for 2007, nobody can dispute the result has so far worked in the
positive as nineteen cars entered tonight's event, which is twice as many
cars as the 2006 division average. Ricky Cooper's #22X took the early lead
but Stanton Mills was on a roll and overhauled Cooper on the fifth circuit.
Danny Vogel was also strong and kept pace with Mills throughout the event.
The lead pair raced nose to tail while everybody else bitterly contested the
remaining positions. Vogel kept Mills awake, but Mills in turn kept Vogel at
bay to take the top finishing spot. Following Mills and Vogel was Marc
Kinley, Cooper, and Kevin Mills.

Jimmy Dowling outgunned polesitter Heath Walker for the lead in the Hobby
Stocks. While Dowling led, brothers Tim and Scotty Nolan rushed through the
17-car field racing from the back to the top five within five laps. Scotty
Nolan and Timmy Roach reeled in the leader and applied plenty of pressure.
Roach eventually fell out of contention but Tim Nolan filled the void to
keep the three-car lead battle going. Scotty found his way around Dowling on
lap twelve and Tim made the same move two laps later. Tim was able to catch
his brother in the closing laps but time ran out and he settled for second
while watching Scotty take the checkers. Dowling was third over Randy Moody
and Walker.

Shawn Creech led the first five laps of the Pure Stock feature before
getting passed by Shane Taylor. With over 20 cars in the hunt, the Pures
never allowed for a moment's rest no matter what position was being held.
When the motorized mayhem finished, the first five drivers in the standings
were Taylor, Gerald Lewis, Creech, Clay McRae, and Shawn Taylor.

The B-Modifieds and the Mini Stocks return this Saturday Night to North
Florida Speedway and will race along with the Street Stocks, Hobby Stocks,
and Pure Stocks. Gates open at 4 PM and racing begins at 7 PM. Check out
www.northfloridaspeedway.com for the complete 2007 season schedule.