(Photo by Billy Russ Photography)
Inside Line Promotions – WEST MEMPHIS, Ark. (Oct. 4, 2016) – Derek Hagar made another visit to Victory Lane last Saturday during the Fall Nationals at Riverside International Speedway.
Hagar started off the night by advancing from fourth to second place in a heat race, helping him gain crucial points for the feature lineup.
“We had the fourth starting spot in our heat race and finished second, which put me second in passing points,” he said.
Hagar started second in the A Main, where he followed Marshall Skinner for the first half of the main event.
“In the feature, I ran second for the first 12 laps and Skinner was leading the race,” he said. “Skinner tried to get by a lap car, got over the cushion and into the fence and flipped.”
Hagar benefitted from Skinner’s misfortune and claimed the top spot approximately halfway through the 25-lap feature.
“I inherited the lead and we led the final 13 laps and held on for the win,” he said. “I guess I’d rather be lucky than good any day.”
Hagar is set to race this Saturday at Talladega Short Track in Eastaboga, Ala., with the USCS Series.
QUICK RESULTS –
Oct. 1 – Riverside International Speedway in West Memphis, Ark. – Heat race: 2 (4); Feature: 1 (2).
SEASON STATS –
48 races, 14 wins, 34 top fives, 37 top 10s, 39 top 15s, 42 top 20s
UP NEXT –
Saturday at Talladega Short Track in Eastaboga, Ala., with the USCS Series
MEDIA LINKS –
Website: http://www.DerekHagarRacing.com
Twitter: https://twitter.com/HagarDerek
SPONSOR SPOTLIGHT – J&J Auto Racing
Located in McKenzie, Tenn., J&J Auto Racing has manufactured sprint car chassis and racing parts for more than 40 years. For more information, visit http://www.JandJAutoRacing.com.
“They’ve been in the family since J&J Auto Racing started building cars,” Hagar said. “My stepdad’s dad owned race cars back in the Riverside days. They are good, safe, dependable race cars and great people to deal with.”
Hagar would also like to thank B&D Towing, Dynotech Performance, DHR Suspension, Xtreme Race Graphics, Fragola Performance Systems, FSR Radiators, ButlerBuilt Professional Seat Systems, Hinchman Racewear, Wings Unlimited, FK Rod Ends and Ti64 for their continued support.
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- Shawn Miller on Oct 04, 2016
- Article Date: 10/4/2016 by Inside Line Promotions