There was plenty of star power on hand for the fourth night of the World Series of Asphalt Stock Car Racing at New Smyrna Speedway on Monday.
William Byron set the tone early by dominating the 35-lap Super Late Model feature, which also included current NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series competitors in Stewart Friesen and 2016 champion Johnny Sauter.
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The evening’s festivities also included races for the Modified, 602 Modified, Pro Late Model and Florida Modified divisions, where plenty of competitors found their opportunity to shine amongst the stars.
Below are the key takeaways from Monday’s on-track action in the World Series of Asphalt.
- Three-time World Series of Asphalt Modified champion Matt Hirschman kicked off his quest for another title by taking the 50-lap feature. He had to fend off Saturday’s NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour winner Ron Silk, whose night ended with 14 to go with a blown engine.
- Patrick Emerling took home second in the Modified feature despite starting to lose power with 10 laps remaining. Joey Coulter placed third, with Tyler Rypkema and Eric Goodale rounding out the Top 5.
- Lapped traffic enabled Conner Jones to move Katie Hettinger out of the way with 15 laps remaining for his second Pro Late Model victory in the World Series of Asphalt. Ryan Luza finished in the second position, with the rest of the Top 5 finishers consisting of Hettinger, Hunter Wright and Gus Dean.
- Trevor Catalano picked up from where he left off in Sunday’s incredible photo finish by taking the checkered flag in the 25-lap 602 Modified feature. He was followed in the running order by Ricky Collins, Andrew Lewis, Lee Sharpsteen and Paul Hartwig Jr.
- Wayne Parker claimed Monday’s 25-lap Florida Modified race but was disqualified after failing post-race inspection along with third place finisher Jerry Symons. Cody Stickler was declared the winner.
The World Series of Asphalt continues on Tuesday with another full schedule consisting of 602 Modifieds, Florida Modifieds and the 100-lap Clyde Hart Memorial for Super Late Models. FloRacing has the cover starting at 7:30 p.m. ET