Brett Gilmore Battles to his First Sportsman win of the season

Alex Bartorillo took a strong earlier lead over the field with Brett Gilmore moving into 2nd on lap 10 and a spirited battle for the lead ensued. Brett made the pass for the lead on lap 17 and then followed the rubbered-up bottom to victory lane to celebrate his first win of the season.

Heat race winners for the 36-car sportsman field were Alex Bartorillo, Ebby Ridge, Ryan Graver, and Brad Brightbill

Consolation races were won by Addison Meitzler and Chase Gular.

SPORTSMAN FEATURE FINISH (25 laps): 1. BRETT GILMORE, 2. Alex Bartorillo, 3. Ebby Ridge, 4. Brad Brightbill, 5. Lawson Szerencits, 6. Ryan Graver, 7. Teague Miller, 8. Gavyn Krupp, 9. Zach Steffy, 10. Xavier Sprague, 11. Colin Cox, 12. Mike Schneck Jr., 13. Kenny Gilmore, 14. Addison Meitzler, 15. Nathan Mohr, 16. Stephen Laubach, 17. TJ Mayberry, 18. Jesse Landis, 19. Dylan Swinehart, 20.Shannon Slaughter, 21. Chase Gular, 22. Colton Perry, 23. BJ Joly III, 24. Nate Horn, 25. Adrianna Delliponti, 26. Joey Vaccaro

DID NOT QUALIFY: Dakota Kohler, Brett Grim, Mark Behm, Jason Graber, Mark Mohr, Brayden Shelton, Mark Gaugler, Dennis Graber, Taylor Kramer, Tom Miller Sr.

HARD CHARGER: Nathan Mohr +11

Next up on Saturday, August 9 will be the Forrest Rogers Memorial paying $10,000 to the Modified winner of a 50-lap feature along with a 25-lap sportsman feature. Hot laps at 6:15 and racing at 7:30 pm.