Andy Loden Wins at Tri-County Motor Speedway Powered by Joe Gibbs Driven Racing Oil

HUDSON, NC (April 25, 2008) – McDowell County night at the races was action packed with the third race of the NASCAR Whelen All American Series Presented by CJ'S Convenience Store's, North Pointe Builders, Universal Motors and Appalachian Stone.

In the Late Model Stock Car race, Kevin Liecht took the pole with a 16.227 but had to fall to fourth after the dice roll so that put Travis Swaim on the pole. Right off the bat, Andy Loden took his car to the front and led to the checkers with a green to checkers race. Battling was constant between the second to sixth place cars. Matt DiBenedetto, last weeks winner, finished second this week with Travis Swaim in third and Kevin Liecht and Matt McCall rounding out the top 5.

The Limited Late Models fought it out for 30 laps with battling throughout the field. Dexter Canipe Jr. Started on the pole but rolled a six on the dice roll so Mike Eplee Started up front. But it didn't take long for Dexter Canipe Jr. to find his way up front and lead the rest of the race over Bill Cassavaugh, Jason Crouse and Mike Eplee and Joe Chafin rounding out the top 5.

The Late Model Super Trucks had Dexter Canipe Jr. taking the win after taking the lead on lap 13 and never looking back. Ben Ebeling beat Kerry Lawrence to the line by a truck length. Jimmy Wallace and Scott Whittaker rounded out the top 5.

The Pepsi Super Stocks had Scott Franklin take the win after the five lap shoot out for the checkers with Kevin Townsend taking second and Steve Parris, Brian Stahl and Jason Franklin rounding out the top five.

The Baton Tire Street Stocks had an action packed event with 13 cars taking the green flag.
Terrence Tucker led the field down to the green flag. At the start Terrance Tucker got loose and lost the lead to Chris Townsend who led all the way to the checkers. Kevin Eby fought his way up to second after starting fifth. David Smith finished third and the 42 of Terrance Tucker and Jonathon Smith rounded out the top 5.

The Red Baron Race Parts Hobby Stock Division had Wayne Harrington take the checkers with Brad Ballard finishing second and Jason Garwood in third, Stephen Clippard in fourth and Estus White rounding out the top 5.

For more information call the TCMS office at (828)-726-6600 or visit www.tricountymotorspeedway.com.