MIDDLEBOURNE -- A rare Sunday night raindate was on the docket at America’s Baddest Bullring looking to overcome a pesky Mother Nature after another Saturday rainout. 105 eager racers made the trip to Middlebourne on a picturesque Sunday for FEATURE FEST.

Feature Fest is a unique event featuring qualifications with racers heading right into Feature events based on times, ensuring a quick and efficient program on a worknight. Jacob Hawkins, Brandon Weigle, Jacob McDaniel would all go back to back at the ‘Bullring’ with KC Burdette, Pat Garrett and Coen Thomas securing their first feature wins of the year, while Brian Probst and Leah Brightwell also added to their trophy cases.

Redrawing the outside front row in the Stutler Motorsports Body Shop Super Lates was Jacob Hawkins of Fairmont. Coming off his epic performance in the 29th Annual Topless 50 in which the Fairmont ace rallied from last to first in that event, this night would be much easier for the driver of the CJJ Motorsports/ J&J Farms/ Middletown Homes/ Hawkins Towing Rocket Chassis. At the drop of Flagman Matt Amick’s green flag it was all Hawkins as the pilot of the #37 machine was never challenged enroute to his second trip to the EQT Corporation Victory Lane at Tyler County Speedway this year. Following Hawkins to the pay window were Travis Brown, Ryan Payne, Tyler Riggs and Shane Hitt.

In the J&R Excavating RUSH Late Model division it was Brandon Weigle rallying from his sixth starting spot to secure his 2nd win in a row. Weigle utilized his typical high line around the Bullring aboard the Titan Energy Solutions/ Weigle Farms/ Landon Hall Construction/ D&S Automotive Rocket XR 1 to overtake race leader Garrett Paugh and easily pulled away for the victory. Following Weigle across the stripe were Paugh, AJ Spagnuolo, Ryan Hare and Michael Duritsky.

A strong contingent of 18 Jenkins Auto Parts UMP Modifieds saw Parkersburg’s KC Burdette make his first appearance of the 2023 season a good one. The talented driver of the KC44 machine held off Derek Doll, Kenny Johnson, Cody Brightwell and Danny Thomas to secure his first trip to the EQT Victory Lane.

Reno, Ohio’s Pat Garrett rolled into the Bullring for the first time this season and rolled off in the 3rd position in the Middlebourne Galaxy Food Center Sportmod feature event. Garrett wasted no time in getting to the point among the 22-car field. Garrett aboard the M&M Land Company/ PCD Chassis machine held off previous week’s feature winner Lance Weppler, Sonny Leek, Kendall Hodge and Dwight Henry to capture the win.

Defending track champion Brian Probst of New Martinsville picked up his 3rd win of the season in the J&L Collision Center Hotmod division and appears poised for another track championship in the competitive division. Following Probst once again in the runner-up position was an ever-improving Santino Loretta, and with a career-best 3rd place finish for Makenzie Dotson, while veterans Steve Magyar and Kevin Dotson rounded out the top five.

A slim field of 8 Dual Threat Sports Card SCDRA 4 Cylinders took to the track with Jacob McDaniel picking up his 3rd win of the season besting Joey Price and Ethan Drain. McDaniel pilots the McWilson Performance LLC, Kuya Union Coffee, B&J Performance/ BJP Racing, Mister Bee Potato Chips, Welderman@MOVBT #22.

The Hino Motors Manufacturing USA Mini Wedges kicked off Feature Fest with upstart Coen Thomas in his first year of racing garnering his first-ever feature win in his Devin Moran-lookalike #9 machine ahead of Rowen Brightwell and Cruz Thomas in the Junior Division. In the Senior Division it was defending track champion Leah Brightwell etching her name in the record books over Bryson Roberts and Bryar Glover.

Join them next Saturday night at America’s Baddest Bullring as they celebrate the Memorial Weekend in style! You won’t want to miss the ‘King of the Quarter Mile’ featuring the 19th Annual Dickson Classic for UMP Modifieds paying $1,500 to win along with the Workin’ Man World Championship for the J&L Collision Center Hotmod division paying $2,000 to win along with all other divisions. Plus the kids will love the Race Car Rides at intermission!

Tyler County Speedway, Feature Fest Results, Sunday night, May 21

Stutler Motorsports Body Shop Super Late Model Feature presented by Midcap Land and Timber: Jacob Hawkins, Travis Brown, Ryan Payne, Tyler Riggs, Shane Hitt, Logan Hitt, Steve Weigle, Lucas McDonald, Ryan Saffell, Billy Brown, Brock Stevens, Jamey Long, Preston Bier, DNS Troy Frazier, Nick Corbitt

Jenkins Auto Parts UMP Modified Feature: KC Burdette, Derek Doll, Kenny Johnson, Cody Brightwell, Danny Thomas, JP Roberts, Ryan Jones, Justin Hart, Zack Robinson, Robin Ours, Bobby Bagley, Cody Henthorn, Travis Thomas, Robin Lashley, James Schnegg, Mitch Ward, Gerald Deitch, Chad Roush

J&R Excavating RUSH Late Model Feature: Brandon Weigle, Garrett Paugh, AJ Spagnuolo, Ryan Hare, Michael Duritsky, Nick Corbitt, Dave Loudin, George Casto, Joe Squatriglia, Jarrett Spencer, Donnie Dotson, Logan Reed

Middlebourne Galaxy Food Center Sportmod Feature: Pat Garrett, Lance Weppler, Sonny Leek, Kendall Hodge, Dwight Henry, Brandon Davis, Tommy Powell, Ron Pickens, Josalyn Hibbard, Sonny Conley, Wayne Francis, Zack Barr, Wesley Reed, Jeff Gorrell, Mackinsey Thomas, Brad Lucas, Allen Clark, Jacob Wheeler, Eric Francis, Mike Mason, DNS Justin Robinson, Chris Thomas

J&L Collision Center Hotmod Feature: Brian Probst, Santino Loretta, Makenzie Dotson, Steve Magyar, Kevin Dotson, CJ Dotson, Carson Thomas, Tim Spencer, Eddie Probst, Natalie Hibbard, Tripp Perine, Michael Thomas, Robin Maxson, Jason Todd, Edward Ackerman, Mickey Thorpe, Crash Craddock, DNS Nik Keller

Dual Threat Sports Card SCDRA 4 Cylinder Feature: Jacob McDaniel, Joey Price, Ethan Drain, Tim Harlan, Bobby Rymer, Mitch Eddy, Conner Siders, DNS Mike Todd

Hino Motors Manufacturing USA Junior Mini Wedge Feature: Coen Thomas, Rowen Brightwell, Cruz Thomas, Eli Smith, Peyton Gibson, Brentley Carson, Aly Leak, Maddie Wilson. Trophy Sponsor Hare Racing

Hino Motors Manufacturing USA Senior Mini Wedge Feature: Leah Brightwell, Bryson Roberts, Bryar Glover, Kyndi Glover. Trophy Sponsor Hare Racing

TYLER COUNTY SPEEDWAY
Since 1974, the Tyler County Speedway has hosted some of the biggest motorsports events in the region. Under the management of Hometown Racing Association, the ‘Bullring’ operates weekly April through September featuring several special events. Tyler County Speedway is located 3.5 miles South of Middlebourne, WV, on State Route 18 at the Tyler County Fairgrounds.

WEEKLY DIVISIONS
Super Late Models, UMP Modifieds, RUSH Late Models, Sportmods, Hotmods, SCDRA 4 Cylinders, MWRA Mini Wedges.

LIL BUCKAROO BIRTHDAY BASH
Want something different for a birthday party? Looking for an exciting and affordable way to celebrate a birthday? America’s Baddest Bullring has you covered! Celebrate that Lil’ Buckaroo’s special day by booking your Bullring Birthday Bash today! Give Lorie a shout at 304-758-2879, send a text to 304-771-3129 or email her at [email protected] for more information.

2023 MARKETING PARTNERS
Stutler Motorsports Body Shop, EQT Corporation, J&R Excavating, Midcap Land and Timber, McClinton Chevrolet Mitsubishi, Jenkins Auto Parts, Hino Motors Manufacturing USA, Middlebourne Galaxy Food Center, Long Reach Federal Credit Union, J&L Collision Center, Pioneer Family Pre-Owned Williamstown, Schreff's Hometown BBQ, Dave Poske Performance Parts, Octane Race Products, Hoosier Racing Tire, Bridgeport Equipment, Middletown Homes, Pepsi, Impact Race Gear, Dual Threat Sport Cards, Rocket Chassis, The INNformer, Lite Rock 93R & Classic Rock 92.3 WXCR.

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