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The Gaston Gazette

Location

Gastonia, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Oct 04, 2011

Page

8

Dirt Track Racing at Carolina Speedway Sees Young Winners

USCS winged outlaw sprint cars headlines a weekend at Carolina Speedway with 16 year old Charlottean-Ene Riggins Jr winning the first main event and 18 year old Morgan Purpen taking Friday and Saturday features. Johnny Bridges led early in the first 20-lap main, then Riggins passed on lap 14 to take victory as Purpen overcame a late caution to claim the final shootout. Other divisions featured wins by Jim Young, Pede Johnson, Jobne Rhyne, Josh Robbins, and Stanley Johnson among numerous classes and races across a long night of action.

USCS Carolina Speedway Erin Crocker Evernham Matt Linder Charlottean Ene Riggins, Jr Morgan ‘Furpen Cordova Tenn Cherryville Lance — Moss Johnny Bridges Riggins Bridges Moss Pur Pen Turpen Bob Auld Sarasota Mla Audd Purpen Tenny Gray Ripsins Tallic Bude Petty Motorsports Pete Walton Jim Young Salisbury Justin Lineman Johnstown Path Valley Renegades Pede Johnson Dallas Jobne Rhyne King’s Mountain Josh Robbins Brent Robinson Robbins Phunder Andrew Baker Pure Stock Fours Jason Day Barnhill Barnmall Brian Stang Stanley Manuel Johnson Cash Ryan Ayers Ayers Kyle Strickler Mooresville

Earnhardt struggles to break through at Dover

NASCAR notes from Dover report Dale Earnhardt Jr finishing 24th after a broken sway bar and loose wheel hindered his run. He remains 10th in the Chase standings, 34 points behind leaders Harvick and Edwards, while teammate comments note faster pace but lingering accessibility to the front. Also covered are Travis Pastrana’s X Games exit from NASCAR plans and Pattie Petty’s Parkinsons diagnosis.

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