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Green Valley Speedway
GLENCOE, Ala. (July 4) - It was Stacy Holmes' night to shine.
The Munford, AL driver came from his third place starting spot to passing race leader William Thomas to win his first-career Volunteer Racing Series taking home $3,444 while becoming the fourth different winner in just six events at the Green Valley Speedway in Glencoe, AL on Sunday Night July 4, 2010.
At the drop of the green with was William Thomas at the point but not for long as a 10-car pileup in turn one brought out the red flag and the mess was cleaned up but on the second attempt at a start that did become good, Thomas jumped to the early lead again but just a few laps in created an up-front battle between Thomas and third-starting Stacy Holmes who would then take over the lead in front of a great crowd.
The first yellow flag would wave on the 18th lap as Chris Thomas spun his mount in turn four. By the half-way point it was still Holmes at the point over new second place runner Ronnie Johnson, who started ninth and then seventh place starter Eric Jacobsen, World of Outlaws Late Model Series regular Clint Smith and William Thomas in tow.
The final yellow flag of the 25-minute race was for Tim Busha spinning the Kilpatrick Chevrolet entry in the fourth turn of the 36th lap. Four laps would remain as Holmes got a good jump on the final re-start and hold off Johnson for the win over Jacobsen, Clint Smith and Kelly Hanvey rounding out the top-five.
Holmes came to victory lane while driving the Holmes II Excavation and All Star Graphics sponsored Cornett Racing Engines powered Barry Wright Race Car.
The Volunteer Racing Series will take few weeks off before returning to action on Saturday Night August 7th at the Wythe Raceway in Rural Retreat, VA paying $5,000 to win, an event that will be co-sanctioned with the Carolina Clash Super Late Model Series. Drivers will be allowed both the Hoosier and American Racer Tires for this event and the procedures and rules information will be released shortly.
Further information on the Volunteer Racing Series can be obtained by calling the series office at (606) 219-1723 or visit www.racevrs.com .
Official Summary of Results
Green Valley Speedway-Glencoe, AL-Sunday Night July 4, 2010
Volunteer Racing Series Super Late Models
Entries: 27
The Performance Connection Fast Time-William Thomas-14:523 seconds
Graphic Impressions Heat #1 - William Thomas, Billy Ogle Jr., Eric Jacobsen, Virgil Taylor, Brian Reese, Jason Welshan, Ross White, Mike Weeks, Anthony Burroughs
JumpStart Communications Heat #2 - Craig Scott, Brian Smith, Ray McElhiney, Kelly Hanvey, Todd Morrow, Rod Carroll, Chad Smith, Dwayne Powell, Chris Thomas
American Race Tires Heat #3 - Stacy Holmes, Clint Smith, Ronnie Johnson, Jake Knowles, Tony Knowles, Tim Busha, Cody Smith, Darrell Hayes
PPM Racing Products B-Main - Chad Smith, Ross White, Cody Smith, Anthony Burroughs, Dwayne Powell, Mike Weeks, Chris Thomas, Darrell Hayes, Ryan Law
Unofficial Pending Tire Lab Results-Volunteer Racing Series PrimeTime Designs A-Main:
1. Stacy Holmes-Munford, AL
2. Ronnie Johnson-Chattanooga, TN
3. Eric Jacobsen-Watsonville, CA
4. Clint Smith-Senoia, GA
5. Kelly Hanvey-Cullman, AL
6. William Thomas-Phenix City, AL
7. Billy Ogle Jr.-Knoxville, TN
8. Craig Scott-Newnan, GA
9. Tony Knowles-Tyrone, GA
10. Jake Knowles-Tyrone, GA
11. Brian Reese-Sharpsburg, GA
12. Ray McElhiney-Pulaski, TN
13. Mike Weeks-Friendsville, TN
14. Todd Morrow-East Ridge, TN
15. Rod Carroll-Anniston, AL
16. Cody Smith-Holt, FL
17. Ross White-Knoxville, TN
18. Tim Busha-Boaz, AL
19. Chris Thomas-Waco, GA
20. Jason Welshan-Maryville, TN
21. Chad Smith-Cedartown, GA
22. Anthony Burroughs-Sheffield, AL
23. Brian Smith-Sand Rock, AL
24. Virgil Taylor-Thorsley, AL
Unofficial Pending Tire Lab Results-Volunteer Racing Series PrimeTime Designs A-Main: Stacy Holmes, Ronnie Johnson, Eric Jacobsen, Clint Smith, Kelly Hanvey, William Thomas, Billy Ogle Jr., Craig Scott, Tony Knowles, Jake Knowles, Brian Reese, Ray McElhiney, Mike Weeks, Todd Morrow, Rod Carroll, Cody Smith, Ross White, Tim Busha, Chris Thomas, Jason Welshan, Chad Smith, Anthony Burroughs, Brian Smith, Virgil Taylor
Series Provisionals: Mike Weeks (Series) and Chris Thomas (Time)
Cautions: Two (laps 18, 26)
Red Flags: One (lap 0)
PPM Racing Products Hard Charger: Mike Weeks (advanced 10 positions)
Double H Race Fabrications Middleman Award: Ray McElhiney
Current Volunteer Racing Series Championship Points (after July 4th)
1. Mike Weeks-800 (Friendsville, TN)
2. Ross White-700 (Knoxville, TN) ®
3. Billy Ogle Jr.-649 (Knoxville, TN)
4. Ronnie Johnson-592 (Chattanooga, TN)
5. Ray Jarnigan-514 (Thornhill, TN)
6. Aaron Ridley-504 (Chatsworth, GA)
7. Jason Welshan-427 (Maryville, TN) ®
8. Randy Weaver-414 (Crossville, TN)
9. Mike Marlar-394 (Winfield, TN)
10. Tony Knowles-390 (Tyrone, GA)
Series Event Winners:
Ronnie Johnson-Boyd's Speedway
Billy Ogle Jr.-Boyd's Speedway
Ronnie Johnson-North GA Speedway
Justin Rattliff-Ponderosa Speedway
Justin Rattliff-Lake Cumberland Speedway
Stacy Holmes-Green Valley Speedway
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