Race Recap: SOUTH CAROLINA SEXY: Overton wins Rock Gault Memorial at Cherokee
Brandon Overton had one thing on his mind as the laps dwindled Thursday night at Cherokee Speedway. He replayed an old race at the South Carolina venue. One he lost on the final corner because he mismanaged his tires. This time, he wouldn’t let it happen again. The Evans, GA driver, played the tire game perfectly, holding on to win the inaugural Rock Gault Memorial—worth $40,000. While “Big Sexy” saved… [Read More]Race Results: 9/2/21 Cherokee Speedway- Rock Gault Memorial
Morton Buildings Feature (60 Laps)-1. 76-Brandon Overton [4][$40,000]; 2. 44-Chris Madden [5][$15,000]; 3. 20-Jimmy Owens [9][$10,000]; 4. 88-Trent Ivey [6][$4,000]; 5. 6-Kyle Larson [1][$3,500]; 6. 18D-Daulton Wilson [12][$3,000]; 7. 79-Ross Bailes [17][$2,800]; 8. 17M-Dale McDowell [11][$2,700]; 9. 16-Tyler Bruening [20][$2,600]; 10. 1-Brandon Sheppard [23][$2,500]; 11. 28-Dennis Erb [24][$2,000]; 12. 6B-Dillon Brown [13][$1,800]; 13. 7-Ricky Weiss [25][$400]; 14. 39-Tim McCreadie [10][$1,500]; 15. 22-Chris Ferguson [2][$1,400]; 16. 19R-Ryan Gustin [16][$1,300]; 17. 0-Nick Hoffman [19][$1,200]; 18. 24D-Michael Brown [8][$1,200]; 19. 49-Jonathan Davenport [3][$1,200]; 20. 14-Josh Richards [22][$1,200]; 21. 1D-Brent Dixon [18][$1,200]; 22. 57-Zack Mitchell [15][$1,200]; 23. 42-Cla Knight [14][$1,200]; 24. 70-Jeff Smith [7][$1,200]; 25. 20H-Bryson Harper [21][$1,200] Hard Charger: 1-Brandon Sheppard[+13]
Qualifying Flight-A –1. 1-Brandon Sheppard, 15.376; 2. 76-Brandon Overton, 15.424; 3. 49-Jonathan Davenport, 15.484; 4. 57-Zack Mitchell, 15.51; 5. 88-Trent Ivey, 15.571; 6. 17M-Dale McDowell, 15.613; 7. 6B-Dillon Brown, 15.637; 8. 70-Jeff Smith, 15.644; 9. 20-Jimmy Owens, 15.673; 10. 0-Nick Hoffman, 15.675; 11. 79-Ross Bailes, 15.775; 12. 26JR-Jimmy Sharpe, 15.859; 13. 28-Dennis Erb, 15.86; 14. 91-Derrick Ramey, 15.928; 15. 99B-Boom Briggs, 15.946; 16. 20H-Bryson Harper, 15.988; 17. 23-Ahnna Parkhurst, 16.123
Qualifying Flight-B-1. 22-Chris Ferguson, 15.266; 2. 24D-Michael Brown, 15.318; 3. 39-Tim McCreadie, 15.378; 4. 6-Kyle Larson, 15.422; 5. 44-Chris Madden, 15.604; 6. 18D-Daulton Wilson, 15.624; 7. 42-Cla Knight, 15.662; 8. 19R-Ryan Gustin, 15.716; 9. 16-Tyler Bruening, 15.734; 10. 14-Josh Richards, 15.785; 11. B1-Brent Larson, 15.799; 12. 1D-Brent Dixon, 15.823; 13. 16W-Ben Watkins, 15.831; 14. 7-Ricky Weiss, 15.874; 15. 421-Anthony Sanders, 15.94; 16. 78-Thomas Robinson, 15.968
Drydene Heat #1 – Flight (A) (10 Laps) – Top 4 Transfer-1. 49-Jonathan Davenport [2]; 2. 88-Trent Ivey [3]; 3. 20-Jimmy Owens [5]; 4. 6B-Dillon Brown [4]; 5. 79-Ross Bailes [6]; 6. 28-Dennis Erb [7]; 7. 1-Brandon Sheppard [1]; 8. 99B-Boom Briggs [8]; 9. 23-Ahnna Parkhurst [9]
Drydene Heat #2 – Flight (A) (10 Laps) – Top 4 Transfer-1. 76-Brandon Overton [1]; 2. 70-Jeff Smith [4]; 3. 17M-Dale McDowell [3]; 4. 57-Zack Mitchell [2]; 5. 0-Nick Hoffman [5]; 6. 91-Derrick Ramey [7]; 7. 20H-Bryson Harper [8]; 8. 26JR-Jimmy Sharpe [6]
Drydene Heat #3 – Flight (B) (10 Laps) – Top 4 Transfer-1. 22-Chris Ferguson [1]; 2. 44-Chris Madden [3]; 3. 39-Tim McCreadie [2]; 4. 42-Cla Knight [4]; 5. 16-Tyler Bruening [5]; 6. B1-Brent Larson [6]; 7. 16W-Ben Watkins [7]; 8. 421-Anthony Sanders [8]
Drydene Heat #4 – Flight (B) (10 Laps) – Top 4 Transfer-1. 6-Kyle Larson [2]; 2. 24D-Michael Brown [1]; 3. 18D-Daulton Wilson [3]; 4. 19R-Ryan Gustin [4]; 5. 14-Josh Richards [5]; 6. 1D-Brent Dixon [6]; 7. 7-Ricky Weiss [7]; 8. 78-Thomas Robinson [8]
Last Chance Showdown 1 (10 Laps) – Top 3 Transfer-1. 79-Ross Bailes [1][-]; 2. 0-Nick Hoffman [2][-]; 3. 20H-Bryson Harper [6][]; 4. 28-Dennis Erb [3][]; 5. 91-Derrick Ramey [4][$110]; 6. 1-Brandon Sheppard [5][$110]; 7. 99B-Boom Briggs [7][$110]; 8. 23-Ahnna Parkhurst [9][$110]; 9. 26JR-Jimmy Sharpe [8][]
Last Chance Showdown 2 ( 10 Laps)-Top 3 Transfer- 1. 1D-Brent Dixon [4][-]; 2. 16-Tyler Bruening [1][-]; 3. 14-Josh Richards [2][]; 4. 7-Ricky Weiss [6][]; 5. B1-Brent Larson [3][$110]; 6. 78-Thomas Robinson [8][$110]; 7. 16W-Ben Watkins [5][$110]; 8. 421-Anthony Sanders [7][$110]
Rock Gault Memorial
March 26, 2021 to March 27, 2021
Cherokee Speedway
153 Speedway Rd
Gaffney, SC
http://cherokeespeedwaysc.com
Event Description
The most powerful Late Models on the planet battle it out for $40,000 — the highest-paying race in Cherokee Speedway history.
Series
World of Outlaws Morton Buildings Late Model Series
To Win Amount
$40,000.00
Feature Laps Length
60
Event Schedule
Pit Gates 2PM
Grantstands 3PM
Hot Laps 7:15PM
To Win Amount
$40,000.00
Type of Grandstand
Concrete
Stadium Seating
Stadium Seats are allowed
Handicapped Seating
Top Row of frontstrech
Handicapped Parking
25 spots up in front parking
Pit Age Limit
NO age restriction for pits. 17 and under must be accompanied by a parent/ guardian.
Pit Gate Location
Turn 1 side of the facility
Personal Coolers
yes/ any
Credit Card Use
Concessions, Ticket Window
Alcohol Sales
yes - No galss
Smoking Policy
no
Family Section
Flagstand to turn 4
Camping Availability
non-electric, onsite
Camping Cost
free
Closest Airport
Greenville/Spartanburg
Other Airport
Charlotte
Cherokee Speedway
153 Speedway Rd
Gaffney, SC
http://cherokeespeedwaysc.com
Track Phone
(864) 489-1969
Track Email
[email protected]
Track History
Built in 1961
Reconfigured from a 1/2 mile to a 3/8 mile in 2007
Track Size & Type
3/8 mile
Late Model Track Record
Ross Bailes – 14.568 on 1/26/20
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Camping Availability
non-electric, onsite
Camping Price
free
Competitor Downloads
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Competitor Info
Weekend Tire Rule
[Hoosier 1350] LF, RF, LR
[Hoosier D70-LSB] [36639 part number] Right Rear
You must qualify, heat race, and LCS on the same tires; you can change two (2) tires for the Feature.
Work Area: Infield - 2 laps for flat tires only
60-lap Feature
