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October 2

Talladega Short Track,

Eastaboga, AL

Sanction: Rogers-Dabbs Crate Racin’ USA 604 Series - $2,000

Information provided by: Series and track reports (last updated October 3, 8:31 am)

Hanger grabs CRUSA opener at Talladega

Christian Hanger
Jeremy Shaw
Cruz Skinner
Ahnna Parkhurst
Jimmy Thomas
Wil Herrington
Brandon Williams
Tanner Collins
Sam Seawright
Grant Pearl
Jody Knowles
Jason Lively
Trynt Lloyd
Heath Carr
Victor Turner
Oakley Johns
Corey Dunn
T.J. Brittain
Lane Schuler
Mike Combs
Jake Rainey
Matthew Brocato
Marcus Minga
Sterling Freeman

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Christian Hanger heads to victory Friday at Talladega Short Track.

What won the race: Taking the lead from Jeremy Shaw on lap 11, polesitter Christian Hanger of Winchester, Tenn., led the final 30 laps for a Crate Racin’ USA victory, winning Friday’s weekend opener at Talladega Short Track. Hanger earned $2,000 in finishing ahead of Shaw and Cruz Skinner.

Key notes: Shaw led the first 10 laps. ... The 40-lapper went caution free. ... Hanger earned his second career series win and first at Talladega. ... Twenty-one of the 24 starters finished the race with 19 completing 40 circuits. ... It was the opening night of the tour's doubleheader at TST.

On the move: Ninth-starting Wil Herrington of Hawkinsville, Ga., 12th-starting Sam Seawright of Ft. Payne, Ala., 13th-starting Grant Pearl of Anniston, Ala., and 14th-starting Jody Knowles of Tyrone, Ga., each improved three positions.

Winner's sponsors: Hanger’s Rocket Chassis is sponsored by Hanger’s Hardwood Flooring, H&W Custom Glass, Moore’s Lawn Care, Brucebilt Performance and Andy's Towing.

Points chase: Wil Herrington of Hawkinsville, Ga., leads Corey Dunn, Cruz Skinner, T.J. Brittain and Jody Knowles.

Current weather: Clear, 48°F

Car count: 35

Fast qualifier: Jeremy Shaw

Time: 14.691 seconds

Polesitter: Christian Hanger

Heat race winners: Jake Rainey, Sam Seawright, Grant Pearl, , , , ,

Next series race: October 3, Talladega Short Track (Eastaboga, AL) $2,500

Editor's note: Corrects finish.