Racing and wrecking action keeps everyone on their toes

Candace Frye

Wythe Raceway had a packed house on Sunday, Sept. 4, for the Labor Day action.

The American All-Star Series Pro Late Model series $10,000 prize had everyone on their toes! Even the 50/50 jackpot to help support the local high school volleyball team grew to almost $4,000! The winning ticket belonged to a fan who was celebrating his birthday at Wythe Raceway!

With the smell of wonderful food in the air and Terry Davis’ vintage race car on display, everyone was enjoying their Labor Day weekend.

The back straightaway proved to be a growling point for the Randy’s Tire Shop Pro Mini class race, when Derek Farris and Kevin Atwell collided to send Atwell launching over the guard rail and into the track light pole. Atwell was taken to the hospital to be checked out.

In the Aschenbach Super Street race, in nearly the same place, Keith Griffitts and Jerry Dillow ended up in a T-bone crash. No injuries were sustained in this wreck, but many thanks go out to Cline’s Towing service and all our first responder crews and staff. There were several other wrecks and spin outs through out the night. With patience thinning and adrenaline pumping the response times to all were even better than usual. Everyone was on top of their game!

However, the night belonged to Jeremy Steele of York, South Carolina, as he took home the American All-Star Series $10,000 purse. When interviewed, Steele stated that he was surprised by the results of the race, thanked sponsors and congratulated the other winning drivers, Jesse Lowe of Crossville, Tennessee, who took second and Matt Long of Concord, North Carolina, who took home third. Even though the red flags caused the race to go into the wee hours of the morning a good time was had by all.

ext week, dirt slinging action is back on Saturday night for the Mike Keith season finale. Double Points 2023 Championship Decider!