Michael Courtney zips around Tazewell Speedway in UCRA action.
What won the race: After apparent winner Anthony White of Clinton, Tenn., refused postrace engine and tire inspections, Michael Courtney of Knoxville, Tenn., earned $3,000 in Tazewell Speedway United Championship Racing Alliance event.
Key notes: There have now been six different winners in six UCRA races this season. … Series points leader Jimmy Elliott of Cleveland, Tenn., finished eighth after starting 12th. … Jesse Lowe of Crossville, Tenn., rallied from the rear of the field to finish fourth after suffering a flat. ... Courtney is UCRA's rookie leader. ... The reversal of on-track results was announced at 4:06 a.m. ... Forrest Trent scratched from the feature.
On the move: Jonathan Miracle of Cave City, Tenn., started 14th and finished sixth.
Winner's sponsors: Michael Courtney's CVR Race Car is sponsored by PPM, White Star Market & Deli, A&M Building and Contracting, Big Momma's Concrete, Rock Solid Poured Walls, Harrison Concrete, Tennessee Valley Builders, Keith Delong Construction, AAA Welding and Fabricating, Mighty Muffler, West Haven and Competition Racing.
Points chase: Entering the event, Jimmy Elliott (132) of Cleveland, Tenn., led Anthony White (120), Michael Courtney (114), Kyle Courtney (102) and Devin Stuart (94).
Car count: 23
Fast qualifier: Anthony White
Time: 12.272 seconds
Heat race winners: Anthony White, Tyler Smith, Michael Courtney, , , , ,
Next series race: August 25, Smoky Mountain Speedway (Maryville, TN) $2,000