(Baldwyn, MS – September 28th, 2024) – In a showdown at Pine Ridge Speedway, Bryson Mitchell etched his name in the history books as the first two-time winner of the Crate Racin' USA Late Model Sportsman Tour. Mitchell claimed victory in the $2,000-to-win main event, leading 18 of the 30 laps after starting from the fifth position.
This eighth event of the inaugural season for the 602 late models came on the heels of a rainout at Moulton Speedway, where inclement weather from Hurricane Helene had wreaked havoc across several states, including Florida, Georgia, Tennessee, North Carolina, and South Carolina.
Mitchell battled fiercely against Cullman, AL driver Brandon Brown, who started on the outside of row one alongside pole sitter Kurt Radojcsics from Pontotoc, MS. Ultimately, Mitchell's strategy and skill paid off as he secured his second victory of the 2024 season.
Logan Bradford crossed the finish line in the runner-up position, which allowed him to seize the points lead with only one race remaining in the season. Bradford's consistent performance has earned him his second top-five finish of the season, putting him just six points ahead of Chase Giddens as the series heads into the championship weekend. The final race is set for November 17th at the Blue Gray 100 at Cherokee Speedway in Gaffney, SC.
As the Crate Racin' USA Late Model Sportsman Tour gears up for the final race of the season, all eyes will be on Bradford and Giddens as they vie for the championship title.
September 28, 2024 - Pine Ridge Speedway Results: 30 lap feature
1-46 Bryson Mitchell-Russelville, AL
2-67 Logan Bradford-Huntsville, AL
3-K5 David Kay-Lincoln, AL
4-12C Chase Giddens-Moultrie, GA
5-21 Mario Gresham-Rome, GA
6-B4 Brandon Brown-Cullman, AL
7-33 Justin Carter-Marietta, MS
8-87 Lake Carson-Selmer, TN
9-43 Kurt Radojcsics-Pontotoc, MS
10-8 Steven Isbell-Corinth, MS
11-78 Mark McCoy-Mantachie, MS
12-4 Spencer Moore-Selmer, TN
13-9 RJ Emison-Alamo, TN
14-61 Caleb Ashby-Cunningham, TN
15-100 Dillard Hatchett-Cornersville, TN
16-11 Nikalas Godfrey-Margaret, AL
17-16 Scott Floyd-Blue Springs, MS
18-83 Ray Mauldin-Fulton, MS
19-12 Covy Parsons-Iuka, MS
DNS 14 Chance Inman-Bruce, MS
DNS 13X Jonathan Warnicke-Booneville, MS
DQ 17 Jarrett Jones-Guntown, MS
Car Count: 22
Lap Leaders:
Bryson Mitchell - 18
Brandon Brown - 12
BMF Race Cars - Fastest Qualifier:
43 Kurt Radojcsics-Pontotoc, MS | 13.753
Eagle Racing Engines, - Hard Charger:
Justin Carter - 18th to 7th (+11)
For rules and additional details on the Rogers-Dabbs Performance Parts Crate Racin' USA Late Model Sportsman Tour, please visit our website at www.crateracinusa.com or email us at crateracinusa@gmail.com.
CRUSA Late Model Sportsman Tour Points:
1-67 Logan Bradford 654 (-)
2-12C Chase Giddens 648 (-6)
3-61 Caleb Ashby 642 (-12)
4-21 Mario Gresham 442 (-212)
5-100 Dillard Hatchett 346 (-308)
6-46 Bryson Mitchell 296 (-358)
7-1776 Donald Fredrickson 276 (-378)
8-127 Josh Parkerson 248 (-406)
9-20 Bailey Callahan 244 (-410)
10-51 Colby Ponds 228 (-426)
2024 CRUSA Late Model Sportsman Tour Schedule:
Fri. - March 15: Talladega Short Track - RAINED OUT
Fri. - Sat. - March 29-30: Needmore Speedway - JASON GARVER
Sat. - April 6: North Alabama Speedway - RICHIE STEPHENS
Sat. - April 20: I-75 Raceway - BRADY LEE
Sat. - May 4: Whynot Motorsports Park - TYLER BURGESS
Sat./Sun., May 25-26: Magnolia Motor Speedway - BRYSON MITCHELL
Sat. - June 8: Cochran Motor Speedway - KENNY COLLINS
Sat. - July 13: Magnolia Motor Speedway - MARIO GRESHAM
Fri. - Sept, 27th: Moulton Speedway - RAINED OUT
Sat. - Sept., 28th: Pine Ridge Speedway - BRYSON MITCHELL
Sun. - Nov. 17: Cherokee Speedway – Blue Gray 100* - $2,000 to-win
*(Cherokee is co-sanctioned with Mid-East 602 Series)
CRUSA Late Model Sportsman Tour - Marketing Partners:
Rogers-Dabbs Performance Parts
Chevrolet Performance
Hoosier Racing Tire
VP Racing Fuels
VP Racing Lubricants
BMF Race Cars ($100 - Fast Time Award)
Eagle Racing Engines ($100 - Hard Charger Award)
Hickman Manufacturing ($100 - Tough Luck Award)
Cruise with the Champions (B-Main Sponsor)
Knowles Race Parts and Bodies, LLC
KRC Power Steering
Willy's Carburetor & Dyno Shop
Velocita by Melissa Markewitz
Competition Racing Equipment, Inc.
Savage Chassis
Sin City Bail Bonds
Article Credit: Cody Earley