David Roberts (left) and Ralph Carnes (right) split a pair of 40-lap Late Model Stock Car features in Anderson Motor Speedway’s 2018 season opener on Friday night. Photos: K.A.R. Photography
It took three weeks for Anderson Motor Speedway in Williamston, South Carolina to finally get the 2018 season opener in the books.
But for two of the Upsate’s most seasoned asphalt Late Model veterans, it was well worth the wait.
David Roberts and Ralph Carnes both made the trip to Anderson’s victory lane, as they scored wins in Friday night’s twin 40-lap Late Model Stock Car features at the 3/8-mile raceway.
In the first feature, Neil Meredith was fastest in qualifying, but a four car invert would move Roberts to the top spot. The Simpsonville, South Carolina native jumped out to the lead on the drop of the green flag, leaving the field to jockey for position behind him.
Roberts went on to lead wire-to-wire en route to the victory, with Ashton Higgins in second, Trey Gibson in third, R.A. Brown in fourth and Luke Sorrow in fifth.
In the second feature, an eight car invert put Carnes on the pole. On the drop of the green flag, a chain reaction accident behind the leaders set up a restart. Once underway, Kenneth Headen took the lead, but a spin by Brown three laps later paused the action again.
On the restart, Carnes, from Anderson, South Carolina, powered to the lead, with Headen in pursuit. As Carnes clicked off laps in front, Roberts made his way to second. Over the closing laps, Roberts tried to challenge for the top spot, but in the end, it was Carnes scoring his first win in several years.
Roberts had to settle for second, Headen in third, Higgins in fourth and Trey Gibson in fifth.
In other action, Philip Peters charged from his seventh place starting spot to score the Limited feature victory. Devin Kelly finished in second, followed by Jackie Manley in third, Steve Carver in fourth and Smoke Shiflett in fifth.
Austin Northcutt took home the win in the BM Modified feature, with Will Ragsdale in second, Tanner Carter in third, Zak Brown in fourth and Bryan Mitchell in fifth.
Jeffrey Kummer was the winner in the Mini Stock feature. Chad Campbell, David Darnell, Ben Kay and Ryan Howard rounded out the top ten.
Chris Whitfield drove to the victory in the Renegades feature. Justin Southerlin came home in second, with Chad Watt in third, Shawn Campbell in fourth and Carey Smith in fifth.
Isaak Love took top honors in the US Legends feature, with Michael Womack in second, Justin Ashley in third, Cory Hall in fourth and Tristen Love in fifth.
Scott Parker took the win in the Front Wheel Drive feature. Manual Molleda followed in second, with Carey Smith in third, Casey Burkett in fourth and Chris Burkett in fifth.
Anderson Motor Speedway returns to action on Friday, May 4, featuring racing from the Late Model Stock Cars, BM Modifieds, Asphalt Mini Stocks, Renegades, US Legends and Front Wheel Drives.
For more information, visit AndersonMotorSpeedway.com.
Anderson Motor Speedway – Williamston, SC
Race Results – April 27, 2018
Late Model Stock Cars
Race 1
1. David Roberts- Simpsonville, SC
2. Ashton Higgins – Weaverville, NC
3. Trey Gibson – Easley, SC
4. R.A. Brown – Chapin, SC
5. Luke Sorrow – Belton, SC
6. Neil Meredith – Anderson, SC
7. Kenneth Headen – Greenville, SC
8. Ralph Carnes – Anderson, SC
9. Archie Adams – Fountain Inn, SC
10. Ron Hall
11. Mitchell Mote – Easley, SC
12. Anthony Cordell – Greenville, SC
13. Charlie Barrett – Clevland, GA
14. J.P. Dyar – Mint Hill, NC
Race 2
1. Ralph Carnes – Anderson, SC
2. David Roberts – Simpsonville, SC
3. Kenneth Headen – Greenville, SC
4. Ashton Higgins – Weaverville, NC
5. Trey Gibson – Easley, SC
6. Neil Meredith – Anderson, SC
7. Charlie Barrett – Clevland, GA
8. Archie Adams – Fountain Inn, SC
9. Ron Hall
10. Luke Sorrow – Belton, SC
11. Anthony Cordell – Greenville, SC
12. J.P. Dyar – Mint Hill, NC
13. R.A. Brown – Chapin, SC
Limited
1. Philip Peters
2. Devin Kelly – Greenville, SC
3. Jackie Manley – Greenville, SC
4. Steve Carver – Waynesville, NC
5. Smoke Shiflett
6. Michael Mote – Greenville, SC
7. Shaun Mize – Williamston, SC
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9. Michael Bruton – Williamston, SC
BM Modifieds
1. Austin Northcutt
2. Will Ragsdale – Easley, SC
3. Tanner Carter
4. Zak Brown
5. Bryan Mitchell – Anderson, SC
6. Adam Callaham – Central, SC
7. Trent Smith – Easley, SC
8. Stephen Anders – Pelzer, SC
9. Dude Hannon – Pelzer, SC
Mini Stocks
1. Jeffrey Kummer
2. Chad Campbell – Williamston, SC 17
3. David Darnell – Travelers Rest, SC 28
4. Ben Kay – Williamston, SC 71
5. Ryan Howard – Pelzer, SC 7
6. Chuck Mitchell – Anderson, SC 20
7. Mitchell Stone
8. Chase Morrison
9. Chris Whitfield – Williamston, SC 13
10. Jeff Turner – Anderson, SC 8
11. Ben Burnett – Boiling Springs, SC 37
DQ: B.J. Thrasher
Renegades
1. Chris Whitfield – Townville, SC
2. Justin Southerlin – Liberty, SC
3. Chad Watt
4. Shawn Campbell
5. Carey Smith – Starr, SC
6. David Whitaker – Anderson, SC
7. Eugene Norton
8. Ricky Payne – Marshall, NC
9. Jessica Payne – Marshall, NC
10. Jack Hooper – Greenville, SC
11. Mark Sullivan – Conestee, SC
US Legends
1. Isaak Love – Concord, NC
2. Micheal Womack – Troutman, NC
3. Justin Ashley – HoneaPath, SC
4. Cory Hall – Jouicue, NB
5. Tristen Love – Concord, NC
6. Clay Thompson – Bowersville, GA
7. Lee Jordan – Rock Hill, SC
8. Karl Moberg – Titusville, FL
9. Mitchell Hedstrom
10. Gracie Trotter – Denver, NC
11. Janson Marchbanks – Anderson, SC
12. Tommy Good – Huntersville, NC
13. George Hayes – Erie, PA
14. Dwayne Holder – Midland, NC
15. Salvador Jimenez – Gray Court, SC
16. Scott Wessel – Joanna, SC
Front Wheel Drives
1. Scott Parker – Pickens, SC
2. Manuel Molleda – Greenville, SC
3. Carey Smith – Starr, SC
4. Casey Burkett – Piedmont, SC
5. Chris Burkett – Piedmont, SC
6. Alex Partain – Anderson, SC
7. Tony Barnett – Piedmon, SC
8. Keese Beale
9. Lance Partain – Anderson, SC
10. Robert Hall – Greenville, SC
11. Brad Hudson – Travelers Rest, SC
12. Hunter Evans – Piedmont, SC
13. George Call – Anderson, SC
14. Bradley Harris – Greenville, SC
15. Allen Porter – Williamston, SC
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