Bryan Hulbert – LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (September 9, 2020) Gearing up for the season’s last tune-up before the COMP Cams Short Track Nationals presented by Hoosier Tires, the ASCS Mid-South Region invades the high-banks of I-30 Speedway for the Ralph Henson Memorial on Saturday, September 12.
The 13th installment of the Henson Memorial, the 2019 edition, was topped by 2015 race winner, Tim Crawley, for his second career triumph, making him one of only three drivers to have multiple wins in the Henson. Others on the list include Zach Pringle (2010 and 2011) and Derek Hagar (2016 and 2018). Other winners include Gary Wright (2008), Jeff Swindell (2009), Dal Howard (2012), Cody Gardner (2013), Jordon Mallett (2014), and Tony Bruce, Jr. (2017).
Going into this weekend, Ernie Ainsworth has opened his point’s lead to 27 over Joseph Miller with Jeffrey West, Jr. trailing in third. Cody Gardner and Kevin Hinkle make up the top five in tour standings. Round eight on the season, there has yet to be a repeat winner with Tim Crawley being the most recent to find Victory Lane this past weekend in Monroe, La.
Opening at 5:00 P.M. on Saturday, September 12, the action at I-30 Speedway is slated to begin at 7:30 P.M. (CT) and includes RaceSaver Sprint Cars, IMCA Modifieds, IMCA Stock Cars, and NOW600 Micros. Admission is $20 for adults with Kids 12 and under free thanks to Alanda Cates. I-30 Speedway is located on the I-30 Frontage Road, eastbound at Exit 126. More information on the Speedway can be found at https://www.i-30speedway.com or by calling (501) 455-4567.
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- Bryan Hulbert on Sep 09, 2020
- Article Date: 9/9/2020