Tanner Collins in victory lane at Talladega Short Track.
What won the race: Wresting away the lead from Corey Dunn as they raced through traffic, outside front-row starter Tanner Collins of Franklin, Ga., won Saturday’s Crate Racin’ USA main event Saturday at Talladega Short Track. Collins earned $2,500 after finishing 1.356 seconds ahead of 10th-starting Wil Herrington, who rallied late.
Key notes: Collins picked up his first Crate Racin’ USA win of the season. … Early leader Corey Dunn lost the lead when he was trapped behind the slower machine of Troy Dixon as the leaders entered turn one. … The race was the second of TST’s Crate Racin’ USA Series weekend doubleheader. … Friday’s opener was won by Winchester, Tenn.’s Christian Hanger. … Jake Knowles captured $3,000 for winning Saturday night's B.J. Parker Memorial for Super Late Models. … Talladega Short Track’s 2021 Ice Bowl is scheduled for Jan. 7-10.
On the move: Jody Knowles of Tyrone, Ga., started 23rd and finished ninth.
Winner's sponsors: Collins’s winning machine carries sponsorship from Payton Construction, O’Callaghan Heating & Air Conditioning, Janney Custom Homes, Senoia Pool & Spa, White’s Plumbing, United Grading & Excavating and Parker’s Towing.
Points chase: Wil Herrington of Hawkinsville, Ga., leads Corey Dunn, Cruz Skinner, T.J. Brittain and Jody Knowles.
Current weather: Clear, 54°F
Car count: 35
Fast qualifier: Corey Dunn
Time: 14.810 seconds
Polesitter: Corey Dunn
Heat race winners: Ty Ellis, Jason Lively, T.J. Brittain, , , , ,
Next series race: October 10, North Alabama Speedway (Tuscumbia, AL) $3,000