Hughes Closes Out Season with Southern Showcase Podium!

(November 21, 2022) Spencer Hughes and the PCC Motorsports team wrapped up their version of the 2022 racing season from November 18-20 in the 'HTF Southern Showcase' at Deep South Speedway in Loxley, Alabama. On Friday night in the opener, Spencer clicked off the quickest lap in Group B during the qualifying session before securing a victory in his heat race. He then started the 25-lap feature from the outside of the front row prior to slipping back to fifth at the checkers to trail only $5,000 victor Brandon Overton, Payton Freeman, Joseph Joiner, and Josh Putnam.

Following a rain-out on Saturday evening, the $22,000 to win finale was held on Sunday at Deep South Speedway. Spencer grabbed the third transfer spot through his heat race before charging past seven competitors during the 50-lap headliner. The Meridian, Mississippi ace wound up on the podium in third behind only race winner Payton Freeman and runner-up Brandon Overton. Complete results from the season-ending 'HTF Southern Showcase' can be found online by clicking on www.deepsouthspeedway.org. (Josh James Artwork)

Spencer Hughes Runner-Up in $20,000 Peach Bowl!

(November 13, 2022) The PCC Motorsports team was in action at Senoia Raceway in Senoia, Georgia on November 11-12 in the final two Castrol FloRacing Night in America Series contests of the season. In Friday's weekend opener, which shelled out a $20,000 top prize, Spencer Hughes won his heat race in preliminary action before steering to an impressive runner-up in the 50-lap feature behind only 'Peach Bowl' victor Kyle Bronson.

With a $53,053 winner's check up for grabs on Saturday in the 'Peach State Classic,' Spencer finished fifth in his heat race, fourth in his B-Main, and twenty-second in the 75-lap headliner, which ran caution-free. Complete results from the lucrative 'Peach State Classic' weekend can be accessed online by clicking on www.floseries.com. (Josh James Artwork)

Hometown Hughes Bags $12,000 for Fall Classic Triumph!

(October 23, 2022) Meridian, Mississippi standout Spencer Hughes emerged victorious in the 28th Annual 'Coors Light Fall Classic' on Saturday night, October 22 at Whynot Motorsports Park to record the biggest win of his young racing career! In the weekend opener on Friday evening at his hometown track, Spencer ran second in his heat race prior to placing a strong runner-up in his 20-lap preliminary feature behind only $2,500 victor Brian Rickman.

Spencer once again finished second in heat race action on Saturday before rolling off from the inside of the fourth row in the 60-lap 'Fall Classic' grand finale. In front of the partisan crowd, the driver known as "Mr. Excitement" grabbed the point on the nineteenth circuit and never looked back in bagging the $12,000 top prize for his first feature win with PCC Motorsports in 2022. Finishing behind Spencer at the unfurling of the checkered flag was runner-up Tyler Erb, David Breazeale, Kyle Beard, and Payton Freeman! Complete results from the big weekend at Whynot Motorsports Park can be accessed online at www.whynotmotorsportspark.com. (Simple Moments Photography)

Spencer Hughes Finishes Off Lucas Tour in DTWC

(October 16, 2022) A crown jewel extravaganza was next up on the racing calendar for PCC Motorsports, as the 42nd edition of the 'Dirt Track World Championship' was held on October 14-15 at Portsmouth Raceway Park. The Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series finale drew 68 competitors to the Portsmouth, Ohio venue and a whopping $100,000 first place prize was once again on the line. During preliminary action on Friday night, Spencer Hughes timed in fourth quickest in Group B during the qualifying session prior to securing the second transfer spot through his loaded heat race.

At PRP on Saturday evening in the final night of the 'Dirt Track World Championship,' Spencer started the 100-lap headliner from the outside of the fourth row. The Meridian, Mississippi standout fought hard for a top ten performance in the contest before landing in the eleventh finishing position. Spencer was officially placed ninth in the final version of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series point standings following the race. Complete results from the DTWC weekend can be located online by logging onto www.lucasdirt.com. (Michael Hamilton Photography)

Hughes Pays Midweek Visit to 411 Motor Speedway

(October 12, 2022) A midweek visit to 411 Motor Speedway in Seymour, Tennessee was up next for the #11 team, as the Castrol FloRacing Night in America Series rolled into the Volunteer State on Tuesday, October 11. A strong 37 car Super Late Model field signed into the pit area to vie for the $22,022 first place prize money. Spencer Hughes stopped the clock eighth fastest in Group A during the qualifying session prior to grabbing the fourth and final transfer spot through his stacked heat race. After starting the 50-lap feature event from the inside of the eighth row, Spencer retired late in the caution-free affair and was ultimately placed seventeenth in the final rundown. Complete results from last night at 411 Motor Speedway can be accessed online by clicking on www.floseries.com. (MRM Racing Photo)

Spencer Hughes Credited for Sixth at Talladega!

(October 9, 2022) The Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series took the #11 team south to Talladega Short Track in Eastaboga, Alabama on Saturday, October 8. A total of 32 competitors piled into the pit area at the track deemed as the "Hornets Nest" to vie for the $15,000 winner's check. Spencer Hughes knocked down the sixth quickest lap in Group A during the qualifying session prior to running second in his loaded heat race.

After starting the 50-lap main event from the inside of the fourth row, Spencer was ultimately paid for a strong sixth place performance, as he trailed only victor Tim McCreadie, Ricky Thornton, Jr., Dale McDowell, Garrett Alberson, and Brandon Sheppard at the unfurling of the checkered flag. The Meridian, Mississippi ace still finds himself ninth in the latest version of the LOLMDS point standings with only one point race remaining. Complete results from last night at TST can be viewed online by clicking on www.lucasdirt.com. (Heath Lawson Photography)

Hughes Charges to Eleventh in Hillbilly Hundred

(October 2, 2022) With Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series stops at both Raceway 7 in Conneaut, Ohio and Pittsburgh Pennsylvania Motor Speedway in Imperial, Pennsylvania both nixed due to inclement weather over the weekend, the lone race of the week for the PCC Motorsports team took place on Thursday night, September 29 at Tyler County Speedway. The 51st running of the 'Hillbilly Hundred' was held at the Middlebourne, West Virginia facility and a $30,000 paycheck was up for grabs. Spencer Hughes placed seventh in his stacked heat race and fifth in his B-Main before relying on a series provisional to gain access into the 100-lap headliner. After starting twenty-fourth on the grid and despite being caught up in a lap 14 pileup, Spencer was able to rally through the field to capture a hard-fought eleventh place performance. He still finds himself ninth in the latest version of the LOLMDS point standings exiting the Mountaineer State. Complete results can be accessed online by clicking on www.lucasdirt.com. (Heath Lawson Photography)

Spencer Hughes Fifth in Jackson 100 Opener at Brownstown!

(September 25, 2022) Spencer Hughes and his #11 team were in action at the legendary Brownstown Speedway on September 23-24, as the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series sanctioned the 43rd Annual 'Jackson 100' at the 1/4-mile Brownstown, Indiana oval. On Friday night in the $10,000 to win weekend opener, Spencer stopped the clock second fastest in Group A during qualifying before winning his loaded heat race. In the 40-lap feature, which was pushed back to late Saturday afternoon due to persistent rain showers, Spencer fought hard for a top five performance in finishing fifth behind only victor Hudson O'Neal, Josh Rice, Daulton Wilson, and Mike Marlar!

Later on Saturday evening, a whopping $20,000 paycheck was up for grabs in the annual running of the 'Jackson 100.' Spencer laid down the fifth quickest time in Group A during the qualifying session prior to grabbing the fourth and final transfer spot through his heat race. After rolling off from the inside of the seventh row in the 100-lap headliner, the Meridian, Mississippi standout was able to move up inside of the top ten to ultimately cross underneath of the checkers in the tenth finishing position. Spencer still finds himself ninth in the latest version of the LOLMDS point standings exiting Brownstown Speedway. Complete results from both weekend contests in the Hoosier State can be accessed online by clicking on www.lucasdirt.com. (Heath Lawson Photo)

Hughes Finishes Seventh in Kokomo Dirt Nationals Finale

(September 21, 2022) PCC Motorsports made their way to Kokomo Speedway in Kokomo, Indiana on September 19-20 for the inaugural running of the 'Kokomo Dirt Nationals,' which was sanctioned by the XR Super Series. On Monday night in the $20,000 to win opener, Spencer Hughes placed second in his loaded heat race before winding up thirteenth in the final finishing order of the 40-lap feature event. At Kokomo on Tuesday evening in the finale, which boasted a whopping $40,000 paycheck, Spencer once again ran second in his heat race and battled hard for a top five showing in the 60-lapper before ultimately recording a solid seventh place performance. Complete results from the 'Kokomo Dirt Nationals' can be found online by logging onto www.racexr.com. (Josh James Artwork)

Spencer Hughes Blasts to Knoxville Nationals Top Ten!

(September 19, 2022) The #11 team was in the pit area at the sprawling Knoxville Raceway from September 15-18 for the 18th Annual 'Lucas Oil Late Model Knoxville Nationals.' Things kicked off at the Knoxville, Iowa facility with a pair of $7,000 to win preliminary programs. On Thursday night in the opener, Spencer Hughes laid down the quickest lap in Group A during qualifying and later finished fifth in his heat race, third in the B-Main, and fifteenth in the 25-lap feature. In a similar show on Friday evening, Spencer placed fourth in his stacked heat race and thirteenth in his 25-lapper.

Following a wash out of Saturday's grand finale, the $50,000 to win crown jewel headliner took place on Sunday afternoon at the Marion County fairgrounds 1/2-mile oval. By virtue of racking up the fifteenth highest point total, Spencer started from the inside of the eighth row in the main event, which was cut to only 50 laps due to tire wear concerns. The Meridian, Mississippi standout then blasted past seven competitors during the distance to nab an impressive eighth place effort at the checkered flag. Spencer still finds himself ninth in the latest version of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series point standings exiting the Hawkeye State. Complete results from Knoxville Raceway can be viewed online by clicking on www.lucasdirt.com. (Heath Lawson Photo)

Hughes Nabs Top Ten in World 100 Prelim Feature

(September 11, 2022) Along with 106 other entrants, Spencer Hughes entered the most prestigious Dirt Late Model race of the year from September 8-10, as the 52nd Annual 'World 100' was held at the famed Eldora Speedway in Rossburg, Ohio. Things kicked off at the "Big E" with a pair of Twin 25 preliminary programs - each of which shelled out a $12,000 paycheck. On Thursday night in the opener, Spencer ran a strong third in his heat race and later started and finished ninth in his 25-lap main event. In a similar show on Friday evening, Spencer qualified well, but unfortunately got into the wall early in his heat race and was ultimately not able to advance into his 25-lapper.

At Eldora Speedway on Saturday, all eyes were fixated on who would walk away with the $55,000 first place prize money and the famous globe trophy. Spencer ran sixth in his stacked heat race prior to nabbing the third transfer spot through his B-Main. The Meridian, Mississippi standout then rolled off from the outside of the thirteenth row in the 100-lap crown jewel headliner. Unfortunately, Spencer was swept up in a multi-car wreck on a lap 18 restart and was relegated to a disappointing twenty-sixth place performance in the 'World 100.' Complete results from the last three days at the 1/2-mile Buckeye State speedplant can be accessed by clicking on www.eldoraspeedway.com. (Todd Healy Photo)

Spencer Hughes Ninth in Lucas Oil Points After Port Royal

(August 28, 2022) Meridian, Mississippi standout Spencer Hughes wrapped up a busy month of August at Port Royal Speedway in Port Royal, Pennsylvania on August 26-27. The Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series once again sanctioned the 'Rumble by the River,' which kicked off on Friday night with a pair of Twin 25s. Unfortunately, Spencer suffered problems during qualifying and chose to scratch from the remainder of the $5,000 to win show.

On Saturday evening in the grand finale, which boasted a $50,000 payday, Spencer ran fifth in his heat race and fourth in his B-Main. After utilizing a series provisional to gain access into the 50-lap headliner, he wound up advancing to nineteenth in the final finishing order. Complete results from the 'Rumble by the River' weekend can be found online by clicking on www.lucasdirt.com. (Heath Lawson Photography)

Hughes Runner-Up in Batesville Prelim; Seventh in Topless 100!

(August 21, 2022) Spencer Hughes and PCC Motorsports made the trek to Batesville Motor Speedway in Locust Grove, Arkansas on August 19-20 for the 30th Annual 'Topless 100,' which was once again sanctioned by the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series. The popular roofless spectacular drew a 48 car field to BMS and the action kicked off on Friday night with a $5,000 to win preliminary program. Spencer knocked down the quickest time in Group B during qualifying before winning his heat race and finishing second in the 30-lap feature behind only prelim winner Jonathan Davenport. After rolling off from the outside of the front row in Saturday's 100-lap crown jewel headliner, which boasted a whopping $50,000 payday, Spencer ran second early in the distance before eventually being paid for a strong seventh place performance. Complete results from the 'Topless 100' weekend can be found online by accessing www.lucasdirt.com. (Heath Lawson Photography)

Spencer Hughes Grabs Top Five in North/South 100 Prelim

(August 14, 2022) After a couple of weekends off from the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series grind, the popular national touring series took the PCC Motorsports team to Florence Speedway in Union, Kentucky from August 11-13 for the 40th edition of the 'North/South 100.' Things kicked off with a pair of split-field, $5,000 to win programs at the Cincinnati-area venue. Following a rain-out on Thursday night, Spencer Hughes timed in second fastest in Group A during qualifying on Friday evening before placing second in his heat race. Spencer then started and finished fifth in his 25-lap sprint to trail only $5,000 victor Hudson O'Neal, Earl Pearson, Jr., Bobby Pierce, and Zack Dohm!

A standing-room-only crowd then filed into Florence Speedway on Saturday for the final night of the 'North/South 100,' as a whopping $75,000 top prize was up for grabs. Spencer won his loaded heat race during preliminary action and later started the 100-lap crown jewel headliner from the inside of the second row. The Meridian, Mississippi ace then ran inside of the top ten early in the contest before eventually winding up fourteenth at the unfurling of the checkered flag. Spencer still sits ninth in the latest version of the LOLMDS point standings exiting the 'North/South 100.' Complete results from the entire weekend can be found by logging onto www.lucasdirt.com. (Heath Lawson Photography)

Another Unannounced Trip Takes Hughes to Nearby Whynot

(August 7, 2022) With the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series sitting idle for one more weekend, Spencer Hughes had plans of enjoying the August 5-6 weekend away from the racetrack. However, on Saturday night, the Meridian, Mississippi native couldn't keep himself away from his hometown Whynot Motorsports Park. In the 604 Crate Late Model division, Spencer once again piloted Rodney Wing's #10 machine and set Fast Time in qualifying before running second in the weekly A-Main behind only victor Casey Haney. Behind the wheel of a #25 Street Stock, Spencer qualified fourth quickest in time trials prior to running into trouble in the weekly feature and placing twenty-first in the final rundown. Complete results from both classes can be located online at www.whynotmotorsportspark.com.

Last Minute Trip to Jackson Nets Crate Late Model Win!

(July 31, 2022) After originally planning to enjoy a rare weekend off at home, Spencer Hughes wound up at Jackson Motor Speedway near Jackson, Mississippi on Saturday night, July 30. Driving Rodney Wing's #10 Crate Late Model in the weekly event, Spencer stopped the clock fifth quickest of the eighteen entrants during the qualifying session prior to running third in his heat race. After rolling off from the inside of the third row in the 15-lap feature event, Spencer drove to the lead on lap five, never looked back, and recorded his third triumph of the 2022 season. The Meridian, Mississippi ace bested Ryan Colby, Shannon Lee, Eli Thomas, and Chase Williams to bag the $800 top prize! Complete results from last night at Jackson Motor Speedway can be found on the track's Facebook page. (Dirt Track Mafia Photography)

Spencer Hughes Kicks Off Busy Week with Huset's Top Ten

(July 25, 2022) The #11 team paid a visit to both Huset's Speedway in Brandon, South Dakota and I-80 Speedway in Greenwood, Nebraska from July 19-24. Up first was a trip to Huset's for a $10,000 to win throwdown on Tuesday night and Spencer Hughes started off the evening by clicking off the sixth fastest time overall during Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series qualifying. After finishing third in his stacked heat race, Spencer drove to a strong tenth place performance in the 40-lap main event.

At I-80 on Thursday evening in the 'Dirt Track Bank Go 50,' which boasted a $12,000 top prize, Spencer ran third in his heat race prior to winding up twenty-first in the final finishing order of the 50-lapper. In Friday's preliminary action for the annual 'Silver Dollar Nationals' at I-80 Speedway, Spencer placed twelfth in his first heat race of the night, while he started and finished third in his final prelim of the evening. Following a rain-out on Saturday, the remainder of the 'Silver Dollar Nationals' was held on Sunday in the Cornhusker state. Spencer grabbed the third and final transfer spot through his B-Main prior to being paid for a twentieth place effort in the $53,000 to win crown jewel spectacular. Complete results from each of these races can be accessed online by clicking on www.lucasdirt.com. (Heath Lawson Photography)

Pair of Top Tens for #11 Team at Granite City & Wheatland

(July 17, 2022) The PCC Motorsports team continued a hectic month of July with the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series from July 14-16 in a tripleheader at I-70 Motorsports Park in Odessa, Missouri, Tri-City Speedway in Granite City, Illinois, and Lucas Oil Speedway in Wheatland, Missouri. On Thursday night in a first visit to I-70, Spencer Hughes ran third in his heat race, but unfortunately dropped a driveshaft on lap 27 of the $10,000 to win headliner, which relegated him to fourteenth in the final finishing order. At Granite City on Friday evening with a $12,000 paycheck on the line, Spencer laid down the quickest lap in Group B during the qualifying session and won his heat race before leading laps 4-5 of the main event. At the checkers, the Meridian, Mississippi ace found himself paid for a solid seventh place performance at the St. Louis-area venue.

The triple shot of racing action then concluded on Saturday at Wheatland with the annual running of the 'CMH Diamond Nationals,' which shelled out a $15,000 top prize. Spencer once again clicked off the fastest time in Group B during Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series qualifying and later won his heat race in preliminary action. After rolling off from the outside of the front row in the 50-lap feature, Spencer raced hard to stay inside of the top ten during the caution-free affair and ultimately placed ninth in the final rundown at the 3/8-mile oval. The PCC Motorsports team now finds themselves ninth in the latest version of the LOLMDS point standings following these three races. Complete results can be found online at www.lucasdirt.com. (Heath Lawson Photography)

Spencer Hughes Fifth at Davenport; Transfers into Gopher 50

(July 10, 2022) Spencer Hughes and the #11 team followed the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series tour to Davenport Speedway in Davenport, Iowa and Deer Creek Speedway in Spring Valley, Minnesota from July 6-9. On Wednesday night with a $10,000 top prize up for grabs on the 1/4-mile Davenport oval, Spencer ran second in his loaded heat race and later rolled off from the outside of the third row in the 40-lap feature event. The Meridian, Mississippi ace then fought valiantly for a top five effort in the contest and ultimately crossed underneath the checkers in the fifth position behind only victor Hudson O'Neal, Brandon Overton, Mike Marlar, and Jimmy Owens!

At Deer Creek, the annual running of the 'Gopher 50' kicked off with a pair of $5,000 to win preliminary programs. After unfortunately missing out on a transfer spot into Thursday's 25-lap feature event, Spencer placed third in his heat race on Friday prior to advancing up to eleventh in the 25-lapper. He then grabbed the third and final transfer spot through his B-Main on Saturday evening to transfer into the 'Gopher 50' grand finale, which boasted a whopping $50,000 payday. At the conclusion of the 75-lap feature distance, Spencer was paid for a twenty-first place performance and now sits ninth in the latest version of the LOLMDS point standings. Complete results from both tracks can be located online at www.lucasdirt.com. (Todd Healy Photo)

Hughes Runner-Up in Prelim; Salvages Eighth in Freedom 60

(July 4, 2022) The Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series took the PCC Motorsports team to the states of Kentucky and Ohio leading up to the 4th of July holiday, as four straight days of racing action took place at a trio of different ovals from June 30-July 3. Things kicked off on Thursday night in the rain-postponed 'Ralph Latham Memorial' at Florence Speedway in Union, Kentucky, which shelled out a $15,000 top prize. Spencer Hughes finished sixth in his heat race, fifth in the B-Main, and twelfth in the 60-lap headliner. At Portsmouth Raceway Park in Portsmouth, Ohio on Friday evening in the $12,000 to win 'Independence 50,' Spencer placed fourth in his loaded heat race, but was later involved in an incident on a lap 16 restart and was relegated to a disappointing eighteenth place effort in the rain-shortened contest.

Next up was a visit to Muskingum County Speedway in Zanesville, Ohio, as the 'Freedom 60' program got underway on Saturday with a trio of split-field, $3,000 to win features. Spencer knocked down the fifth quickest lap overall during the qualifying session and later finished an impressive runner-up in his 20-lap sprint behind only prelim winner Brandon Sheppard. With a whopping $30,000 winner's check on the line in Sunday's grand finale, Spencer started fifth on the grid in the 60-lapper, but suffered a flat Hoosier tire on lap 25. The Meridian, Mississippi standout then battled his way back into the top ten and eventually landed in the eighth finishing position of the 'Freedom 60.' Complete results from the action-packed holiday weekend can be found online by clicking on www.lucasdirt.com. (Heath Lawson Photography)

Spencer Hughes Competes in Firecracker 100 Weekend

(June 26, 2022) The #11 team made their way to the storied Lernerville Speedway in Sarver, Pennsylvania from June 23-25 for the 16th edition of the 'Firecracker 100.' The Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series sanctioned the lucrative mega-event for the very first time and 54 competitors piled into the pit area at the Keystone State speedplant to do battle in the three day extravaganza. On Thursday night in a $6,000 to win preliminary event, Spencer Hughes was unfortunately involved in a heat race wreck, finished eleventh in his B-Main, and was not able to transfer into the 30-lap sprint. In a similar $6,000 to win show on Friday evening, Spencer placed third in his loaded heat race prior to winding up twenty-third in the final rundown of the 30-lapper.

When Saturday rolled around at Lernerville Speedway, a huge crowd assembled to witness who would go home with the whopping $50,000 top prize in the 'Firecracker 100' grand finale. Spencer ran sixth in his heat race and fifth in his B-Main. After utilizing a series provisional to gain access into the 100-lap affair, the Meridian, Mississippi ace drew a lap 57 caution flag and eventually placed seventeenth in the final finishing order of the extra-distance contest. Spencer still sits eleventh in the latest version of the LOLMDS point standings exiting Lernerville. Complete results from the entire weekend can be located online at www.lucasdirt.com. (Rick Neff Photo)

Hughes Back on Lucas Oil Tour at Smoky Mountain

(June 19, 2022) A visit to Smoky Mountain Speedway in Maryville, Tennessee was in store for the PCC Motorsports team on June 17-18, as the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series sanctioned the annual running of the 'Mountain Moonshine Classic.' In his $5,000 to win prelim on Friday evening, Spencer Hughes ran eighth in his loaded heat race before unfortunately drawing a caution on lap 28 of the 30-lapper. Spencer was eventually relegated to a twentieth place performance in the weekend opener at the Volunteer State venue.

On Saturday in the weekend finale, which boasted a hefty $50,000 top prize, Spencer placed eleventh in his heat race and tenth in his B-Main. After relying on a series emergency provisional, Spencer started twenty-sixth on the grid in the 60-lap headliner. Unfortunately, the Meridian, Mississippi ace once again stopped to draw a lap 23 caution flag and wound up twenty-third in the final finishing order. He now sits eleventh in the latest version of the LOLMDS point standings exiting Smoky Mountain Speedway. Complete results from the entire 'Mountain Moonshine Classic' weekend can be found online by clicking on www.lucasdirt.com. (MRM Racing Photo)

Spencer Hughes Transfers into Lucrative Eldora Million

(June 12, 2022) The most lucrative stretch of Super Late Model racing during the year took place from June 8-11 at the famed Eldora Speedway and Spencer Hughes was in the pit area at the Rossburg, Ohio facility to compete in both the 'Eldora Million' and the 'Dirt Late Model Dream.' Following a total washout on Wednesday night, the entire 'Eldora Million' extravaganza was held on Thursday at the 1/2-mile oval. During the course of the daytime preliminary event, which shelled out a $12,000 paycheck, Spencer laid down the quickest lap in his group during qualifying before getting caught up in a heat race wreck, finishing second in his B-Main, and later winding up twenty-first in the final rundown of the 25-lap feature. In the nightcap that paid a whopping $1,002,022 top prize to the winner, Spencer grabbed the third and final transfer spot through his loaded heat race prior to being paid for a fourteenth place performance in the 101-lap headliner.

When the weekend rolled around at the "Big E," all focus in the pit area and in our sport quickly turned to the annual running of the 'Dirt Late Model Dream.' In the $12,000 to win preliminary show on Friday evening, Spencer ran fifth in his heat race and later rolled off from the outside of the tenth row in the 25-lap sprint that was pushed back to Saturday afternoon due to inclement weather. Spencer placed twenty-first in the daytime affair and then set his sights on the $128,000 winner's check later that evening in the 'Dirt Late Model Dream.' Unfortunately, the Meridian, Mississippi standout was unable to crack the starting grid for the 100-lapper after finishing seventh in his heat race and ninth in his B-Main. Complete results from each day at Eldora Speedway can be found by logging onto www.eldoraspeedway.com. (Todd Healy Photo)