2018 Round 26: Rockingham

Atlanta was a wildcard for a majority of the leaders, as lapped traffic and blown engines proved to be a hinderance, into which it took out many leaders in the process. John Arndt scored his second victory of the season over a mere margin over Eric Demax in a photo finish. TJ Martin got swept up in a wreck, costing him a multitude of points, and that itself gives Jake West a 22 point lead over the son of legendary Luke Martin, TJ. Martin is going to have to hope West stumbles again, as it seems the top 2 always have a case of struggling, whether they wreck or simply just don't have the car to run up front.

The drivers head to the notorious Rockingham speedway, where it cruelty on tire wear is high, and the banking of the track proves to be a challenge. Earlier in the season, we had a few massive wrecks, one of those being Blaze McKinney barrel rolling down the backstretch, ending what would've been a top 5 run. Will Lewis showcased patience and speed, and cruised to a win for Fearsport. Lewis is looking to try and repeat that process again, as the race will be held at night. Afterwards, Homestead only remains. West and Martin are the two guys to look out for in this championship, but if they both suffer in the race, Angel could be on the attack. though time is running out. Rockingham is a tricky track, and to tame it is considered a massive feat.

Entry list for Rockingham (HNS):

#0 - Hannah Allen (R)
#2 - Matt Daleo
#4 - Jake West
#5 - Sean Harple
#6 - Sean Angel (R)
#7 - Caleb Farrell (R)
#8 - Alex Benyacko (R)
#9 - Chris Louviere
#05 - Alexander Rowe
#07 - Seth Cole
#12 - Blaze McKinney
#14 - Cory Williams
#15 - Jake Rogers (R)
#16 - Eric Demax
#17 - James Richardson
#22 - Jeffery White (R)
#25 - JJ Roberts (R)
#27 - Bobby Jones
#29 - Max Ludger (R)
#34 - Cody Llamas
#36 - Kyle Keith (R)
#39 - Daniel Olson (R)
#40 - James Shelly
#51 - Rob Evans (R)
#53 - Jon Bunnell
#59 - Jack Hallec (R)
#60 - Aidan Shepherd (R)
#61 - Bradley Bishop Jr.
#62 - Samet Ozkan
#65 - Patrick Smith (R)
#66 - Anthony Marchesi (R)
#69 - Paul Jackson (R)
#71 - TJ Martin
#74 - Robert Harrison
#81 - Elisheva Stolarz
#82 - Jonathan Wong
#86 - Kyle Basaglia
#88 - John Arndt
#92 - Will Lewis
#94 - Nick Samon
#95 - Jek Porkins (R)
#96 - Eric Monaco (R)
#99 - Vance Caldwell (R)

CM Racing gets another pole, Benyacko to the point!

Alex Benyacko has had two wins this season, and after some heartbreak with his result at Atlanta, the #8 team came back ferociously with a blistering time, edging out James Shelly. TJ Martin starts 3rd, while West will start in the 11th position.

1. #8 - Alex Benyacko
2. #40 - James Shelly
3. #71 - TJ Martin
4. #60 - Aidan Shepherd
5. #16 - Eric Demax
6. #92 - Will Lewis
7. #0 - Hannah Allen
8. #14 - Cory Williams
9. #94 - Nick Samon
10. #88 - John Arndt
11. #4 - Jake West
12. #66 - Anthony Marchesi
13. #6 - Sean Angel
14. #95 - Jek Porkins
15. #2 - Matt Daleo
16. #12 - Blaze McKinney
17. #5 - Sean Harple
18. #17 - James Richardson
19. #86 - Kyle Basaglia
20. #07 - Seth Cole
21. #51 - Rob Evans
22. #27 - Bobby Jones
23. #34 - Cody Llamas
24. #25 - JJ Roberts
25. #9 - Chris Louviere
26. #05 - Alexander Rowe
27. #22 - Jeffery White
28. #61 - Bradley Bishop Jr.
29. #7 - Caleb Farrell
30. #36 - Kyle Keith
31. #53 - Jon Bunnell
32. #69 - Paul Jackson
33. #81 - Elisheva Stolarz
34. #82 - Jonathan Wong
35. #99 - Vance Caldwell
36. #96 - Eric Monaco
37. #65 - Patrick Smith
38. #62 - Samet Ozkan
39. #39 - Daniel Olson
40. #15 - Jake Rogers
41. #29 - Max Ludger
42. #59 - Jack Hallec

DNQ: #74 - Robert Harrison

28th somehow survived with all that damage

Welp that didnt go well for Hallec

That 71 crew totally deserves a pat on the back. TJ could've been knocked out but they kept him alive in the race.