Kyle Bronson (40B) races toward victory at Golden Isles Speedway.
What won the race: Third-starting Kyle Bronson of Brandon, Fla., took the lead on the 15th circuit of the 60-lap NeSmith feature event over second-starting Chase Edge, going on to collect $5,000 at Golden Isles Speedway's Showdown on the Coast. Bronson also earned a $5,000 Southern Thunder Late Model Series victory for a $10,000 weekend.
Key notes: Prelims were run Friday with the main event Saturday. ... Bronson earned his 16th and 17th Late Model victories overall on the season; he is also the points leader on the Florida-based United Dirt Late Model Challenge Series. ... With the cancellation of an Oct. 23-24 doubleheader at Kentucky Lake Motor Speedway, only a Nov. 20-21 event at Bubba Raceway Park remains on the NeSmith touring schedule.
On the move: Evan Ellis advanced from his 15th starting position to finish fourth.
Winner's sponsors: Bronson's Rocket Chassis is sponsored by Brandon Ford, all Florida Real Estate, Eibach Springs, RaceCar Engineering, Bilstein Shocks, and Big Frog Shock and Suspension Technology.
Points chase: Entering the weekend, reigning series champ Ronnie Johnson of Chattanooga, Tenn., has 1,702 points to lead Ryan King (1,614) and Chase Edge (1,594).
Car count: 33
Fast qualifier: Ryan Carter
Time: 16.395 seconds
Polesitter: Robert Diekemper
Heat race winners: Robert Diekemper, Chase Edge, Kyle Bronson, Ryan Crane, , , ,
Consolation race winners: Ches Chester, Tom Maddox, ,
Next series race: November 20, Bubba Raceway Park (Ocala, FL) $10,000