Jack Sullivan (18) overtook Kyle Beard (86) on the final lap for a dramatic Comp Cams victory at Crowley's Ridge.
What won the race: Polesitter Jack Sullivan of Greenbrier, Ark., fought back to overtake Kyle Beard on the final circuit for a dramatic victory in Friday night's 35-lap Comp Cams Super Dirt Series feature at Crowley’s Ridge Raceway. Sullivan nipped Beard at the finish line by a mere 0.081 of a second to earn $3,000 for his tour-leading third triumph of the season.
Key notes: The third-starting Beard passed Sullivan for the lead on lap six and stayed in front until the last circuit, when Sullivan drew alongside and won a drag race off turn four to beat Beard by a scant margin. ... Sullivan scored his series-leading 27th career victory in a race that was run as a tribute to veteran chassis builder Larry Shaw, who joined Sullivan in victory lane for post-race photos. ... Hall of Famer Billy Moyer, who started fourth, claimed the final podium position in the finish. ... Hunter Rasdon was an early retiree after losing a battle with the oval's tractor tires. ... Seventeen of the 22 starters finished the race, with 14 completing all 35 laps. … The Comp Cams Series returned after a two-week hiatus with the first of two visits to Crowley’s Ridge this season. … There have now been eight different winners in 11 series races this season. … Sullivan is the tour’s first repeat winner at Crowley’s Ridge. He won there in 2016 also. … The series returns to the track on Aug. 31.
On the move: Gavin Landers of Batesville, Ark., finished fourth after starting 10th.
Winner's sponsors: Sullivan’s Rocket Chassis is powered by a Clements Racing Engine and sponsored by Pannell Chipping, Mark Martin Automotive, Keyser Mfg., Central Arkansas Pest Services and Bennings Heating & Air.
Points chase: Sullivan padded his points lead with his victory as he seeks a fourth consecutive Comp Cams title.
Car count: 26
Heat race winners: Jack Sullivan, Kyle Beard, Billy Moyer, Patrik Daniel, , , ,
Consolation race winners: Jeff Floyd, Steven Crocker, ,
Next series race: June 2, I-30 Speedway (Little Rock, AR) $5,000