What won the race: Charging from 10th, Rick Eckert of York, Pa., slid ahead of Ross Robinson to take the lead on lap 17 and then survived a late restart to win Saturday’s Ultimate Northeast Series-sanctioned Smokey Frey Classic at BAPS Motor Speedway. Eckert earned $4,000 for his third career series victory.
Key notes: Eckert finished 2.451 seconds head of Robinson. … Eckert’s previous Ultimate Northeast Series victories both came at Port Royal (Pa.) Speedway last season. ... Polesitter Matt Cosner, who led the first five laps, finished third.
On the move: Winner Rick Eckert advanced nine positions.
Winner's sponsors: Eckert’s self-owned Rocket car has a Jay Dickens engine and sponsorship from ppc Lubricants, Drydene Oil, Shenberger Dump Truckk Service, Firehouse Subs, Suburban Bowlerama, M&M Painting & Construction, Eckert Trucking, All-Star Performance, Hoosier Tire and AllAboutWraps.net.
Points chase: Entering the event, Jared Miley (97 points) of Pittsburgh, Pa., led Shaun Jones (51) and Kirk Baker (38).
Current weather: Mostly Clear, 83°F
Car count: 21
Fast qualifier: Gene Knaub
Time: 17.682 seconds
Heat race winners: Matt Cosner, Austin Hubbard, Jeff Rine, , , , ,
Next series race: August 3, Hagerstown Speedway (Hagerstown, MD) $5,000