The MMSA winter nationals are now in the books. Although only 13 cars made the long tow to south Florida every one had a great time. The track promoter and fans loved the show the drivers put on and have ask the MMSA to return next winter. All of the drivers were happy that the great purses were paid despite the low car count , one racer commented “ it’s 85 degrees in February I would race for free”.

The first heat was taken by Jeff Barnhart with Ryan Broughton taking the checkers in heat two. Derek Campbell took the early lead from his pole position he was followed by Hud Horton and Jeff Barnhart. On lap four Ricky Taylor and JR Roberts tangled in turn one bringing out the red both were done for the evening. On the restart Campbell continued to lead. On lap eleven Barnhart’s ride found a good groove and blasted by Horton and on the next lap took the lead from Campbell. Barnhart would lead until lap seventeen when he clipped a infield cone and was sent to the tail. On the restart Campbell took the lead again with Horton second, But all eyes were on Barnhart as he was a man on a mission charging through the field he made it back to third and had a terrific battle with Horton for the runner up spot. On the final lap Barnhart cleared Horton to take the runner up spot with Campbell taking the victory with Ryan Broughton and Seth Motsinger rounding out the top five.

A main Top ten

1- 22C Derek Campbell

2-2B Jeff Barnhart

3 28 Hud Horton

4-22 Ryan Broughton

5- 44 Seth Motsinger

6- 36 Austin Archdale

7- 22R Kevin Roberts JR

8-4R Nick Roberts

9 3T Ricky Taylor