“Hardy Wraps Up Two Win Weekend With Saturday Hagerstown Triumph”

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By Doug Watson

Hagerstown MD, (6/25/22)- Virginia ace Kyle Hardy is as hot as the summertime weather as he backed up his Friday Late Model Score at Potomac (MD) Speedway with a convincing win in last Saturday nights 25-lap Late Model main at Hagerstown Speedway. The win for Hardy, worth $3000, came steering his Sommey Lacey owned Rocket no.45 and would be the 8th of Hardy’s career at the venerable Maryland oval.

Hardy earned The pole for the start of the event and would make the most of his good fortune as he would eventually pace all 25-circuits. Eventual runner-up Jamie Lathroum came from his 8th starting spot to challenge Hardy midway through the event but could not get close enough to make a challenge and would settle for his second podium finish of the weekend. “This car can be a handful sometimes but when it’s right it’s pretty hard to beat.” Hardy reflected in victory lane. “The track started to change towards the end so I had to adjust my line but we had a great car tonight and it’s an awesome feeling to get this team another win.” Kyle Lee took third with Tyler Hershey and Tyler Emory completing the top five. Timed hot laps would set the starting field for the 26 cars on hand with Hardy setting fast time overall with a one lap time of 18.164. Read more →

“Kershner Pads Point Lead With Hagerstown Hat-Trick”

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“Kenawell Sprints to PASS 305 Victory”

By Doug Watson

Hagerstown, MD (6/18/22)- Greencastle Pa’s Cody Kershner drove to his third feature win of the season in last Saturday nights 20-lap Late Model Sportsman contest at Hagerstown Speedway. The win for Kershner, aboard his Wilt/Fischer owned Rocket no 2+2, would be his 6th overall win of the season as Cody has collected 3 victories with the teams Pure Stock mount as well.

Kershner and last week’s winner Justin Weaver shared the front row for the start of the event but as the duo entered turned one suspension failure on Weaver’s Rocket no.2J sent him into the turn one wall and out of competition. The second start would be much better as Kershner jumped into the lead on the first lap and would lead the distance over a surprisingly strong effort from runner-up Rance Garlock. “Since we brought this car out we haven’t finished any worse than second with it and I think we can make it better.” Kershner stated in victory lane. “The Wilt’s have again given me a great opportunity this year and there is nothing I would like to do more for them than win this championship.” 12th starting Chad Myers came home third with Matt Glanden and Dale Murphy rounding out the top five. Heats went to Weaver and Kershner. Read more →

“Weaver Gets Season on Track With With Saturday Hagerstown Score”

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“Hardy Takes Season First in Crate Late Models”

By Doug Watson

Hagerstown MD, (6-11-22)- Williamsport Maryland’s Justin Weaver drove to his first win of the season in last Saturday nights 20-lap late model sportsman feature at Hagerstown Speedway. The win for Weaver, aboard his familiar Rocket no.2J, would mark the former track champions 31st career division win and would also make him the fifth different winner in the six races run for the class this season.

Weaver made the most of his outside front row starting spot as he would burst into the lead at the drop of the green flag and would eventually pays all 20 circuits the score of the win. Eventual runner-up Cody Kershner came all the way from his 13th starting spot to challenge Weaver at the end but would have to settle for runner-up honors. “It’s been a slow start to the season as many know.” Weaver stated post race. “We found some things in our cars that we’ve been doing and things are just starting to come back together for us.” Kyle Hardy, Andy Anderson and Danny Atherton would complete the top five. Heats went to Weaver and Tommy Slanker. Read more →

Feathers Weekend Hot Streak Continues in Frank Sagi Tribute Sunday at Hagerstown.”

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By Doug Watson
Hagerstown, MD- (6/5/22)
Winchester Virginia‘s Trever Feathers scored a dominating feature win in last Sunday’s Frank Sagi tribute at Hagerstown speedway. The win for Feathers, steering his Larry Royston owned Longhorn no.20, was worth a hefty $5091 payday and it would be his second win of the weekend as he was victorious at Winchester (Va) speedway the evening prior for his third overall win of the 2022 season.
Feathers shot from his outside front row starting spot to gain the lead on the first lap and would cruise uncontested to the checkered flag over eventual runner-up Jason Covert. Feathers machine carried the colors and iconic no.76 on its doors to celebrate the career of legend Gerald Chamberlain. Matt Cosner was third with Kyle Hardy and Rick Eckert completing the top five. Heat race wins for the 30 car field went to Covert, Feathers and Eckert with Cody Kershner taking the consolation. Read more →