Kevin Ellis Captures Emotional Victory At Dillon Motor Speedway

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On Saturday, August 8, Dillon Motor Speedway hosted the Budweiser 200, also known as Driver Appreciation Night.

In the Charger division, Kevin Ellis won his first race of the season at the speedway, and it was certainly an emotional one. After claiming the victory, he treated the fans to an incredible burnout down the frontstretch, and Alaina, his daughter was the first to greet him once in Victory Lane. Ryan Hall finished second, followed by Ben Watford, Brian Owens and Ricky Locklair Jr.

Justin Hicks was awarded the victory in the Late Model division after Greg Peterson’s car failed post-race inspection. There was a strong field of 19 drivers entered into the feature. Andrew Thomas was the runner up, followed by BJ Mackey. Ryan Hall, 2013 Late Model track champion returned to the speedway after a lengthy hiatus. He crossed the finish line in the fourth position. Averitt Lucas finished fifth.

Ricky Locklair Jr. took the checkered flag in the Street Stock feature. He had an intense battle all race long with AJ Hyatt who finished second. Donald Frink captured a strong third place finish, while Justin Altman and Ricky Locklair Sr. rounded out the top-five.

Kevin Jackson returned to Victory Lane in the Four Cylinder Stock division. JR Moore led the most laps, but in the closing laps of the race, he spun in Turn 4, forfeiting the lead over to Jackson. Travis Altman finished second, followed by JR Moore, Jake Fitzgerald and Kristen Herring.

Ricky Locklair Jr. also went on to win the Mini Cup Stock feature on Saturday night, as well. The race featured an impressive 11-car field. Kyle Rivers, John Sofield, Trey Shuler and Steve Davis rounded out the top-five. John Sofield won the Mini Cup Dash earlier in the afternoon.

Dillon Motor Speedway will host Darlington Raceway Night on Saturday, August 22. Divisions that will be competing include Late Models, Chargers, Street Stocks, Four Cylinder Stocks, Mini Cup Stocks and the Allison Legacy Series.

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