Craig Parker raced to a $1,000 victory near Queen Creek, Ariz.
What won the race: Polesitter Craig Parker of Waddell, Ariz., led all 25 laps to capture his ninth career Southwest Dirt Racing Association victory Saturday evening at FK Rod Ends Arizona Speedway. Winning by 1.147 seconds, Parker pocketed $1,000.
Key notes: Parker notched his fourth victory of the season and ninth of his career. ... He finished ahead of teammate John Cornell, the series points leader. ... Nine drivers completed 25 laps. ... SWDRA returned to action after rain halted the previous Sunday's event at Central Arizona Speedway.
On the move: Nate Warren of Phoenix, Ariz., started 11th and finished fifth.
Winner's sponsors: Parker's Cornell Racing Rocket Chassis is sponsored by Klein Engines, EMD Wraps, Mom Accounting and ATEC Engineering.
Points chase: Entering the event, John Cornell (405 points) of Phoenix, Ariz., led teammate Craig Parker (367) with James Laing (359) and Bruce Duckett (359) tied for third.
Current weather: Partly Cloudy, 100°F
Car count: 12
Polesitter: Craig Parker
Heat race winners: John Cornell, Craig Parker, , , , ,
Next series race: October 12, Canyon Speedway Park (Peoria, AZ) $700