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October 15, 2002

Father & Son Finish First and Second at PCS

Ricky Cooper won his first Street Stock feature of the year and making it even better was his son Jared Cooper finishing in second. Jared was turning faster laps than his father but by the time he worked his way through traffic he just didn't have enough to get around him. Blair Strickland was third with Richard Adams and Tiny Greene rounding out the top five.

Street Stock Point Standings:
1. Billy Costello 2045
2. Richard Adams 2019
3. Floyd Martin Jr.1722
4. Timmy Dowling 1607
5. Steve Wortman 1483

Jason Pipkins also won his first feature in the Pure Stock division. It wasn't easy as Jason had to hold off Mike Tripp and Ken Durham the two winningest drivers in that division. Bubba Watson was fourth and Kevin Byers Jr was fifth.

Pure Stock Point Standings:
1. Ken Durham 2147
2. Mike Tripp 2057
3. Jason Pipkins 1660
4. Kevin Byers Jr 1555
5. Mike Durham 1436

J.O Nobles won his first feature of the night in the Modified division. Nobles started on the pole and never looked back leading every lap. Jason Lowe was able to work his way to second with five laps remaining but could not get by Nobles. Robby Barris was third with Donnie Higginbotham and Mark Wortman close behind.

Modified Point Standings:
1. Jason Lowe 2139
2. Marion Sizemore 1987
3. Robby Barris 1936
4. Bob McQuaig 1873
5. Chris Hammond 1845

There was 22 cars in the Hobby Stock division and Brad Pilinko pervailed over all the competition. Mitch Wise put on a good performance to make it to second place. Newcomer Johnny Westfall was third, Derek Hullet fourth and points leader Jeff Terrell was fifth.

Hobby Stock Point Standings:
1. Jeff Terrell 1969
2. Dave Dowling Jr 1882
3. Mitch Wise 1873
4. Ronnie Soltis 1821
5. Fred Sowles 1788

Points leader and the most consistent driver in Mini Stocks, Mike Gibbs proved why he will likely win the points championship for the second year in a row as he dominated the class and picked up another victory. Casey Murphy was a close second followed by Art Souther, John Hopke and Richard Tipton.

Mini Stock Point Standings:
1. Mike Gibbs 2144
2. John Hopke 2086
3. Art Souther 2051
4. Richard Tipton 1992
5. Casey Murphy 1894

J.O. Nobles clinched the Late Model points Championship with two races still remaining. J.O. picked up his eleventh win of the year in the division. The Buckles and Associates team has put on an awesome performance all year dominating the class. Travis Rhoden held on to second with an ill performing machine ahead of Shane Williams, Rick Singlar and Garry Flynn.

Late Model Point Standings:
1. J.O. Nobles 1725
2. Floyd Martin 1464
3. Tony Lewis 1391
4. Travis Rhoden 1166
5. Bug Rose 1145

This week the track will be hosting a special Hobby Stock 30 lap feature sponsored by Pepsi. It's also Family Night (6 people for $25). Racing starts at 7pm.




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