Gaddis Wins Again in Heartland Modified Tour at Ark-La-Tex Speedway
VIVIAN, La. — It was a case of “home sweet home” for Diana, Texas racer Sean Gaddis who piloted his MB Customs to his second career USRA ARMS Presented by Day Motor Sports victory, claiming two of the three events completed at the Ark-La-Tex Speedway, in Vivian, Louisiana this season.
Firing from the outside of the front row, Gaddis and Manuel Williams II immediately went head to head during the first green flag stretch. Gaddis threw slider after slider at Williams, coming up short on each attempt.
“Racing with Williams was fun early, we were both driving the cars as hard as we could,” said Gaddis after the race. “The MB Customs car was on a rail last night no matter where I wanted it to go. When I was lapping people, I didn’t expect the car to be as good as it was on the bottom. It’s pretty special to win two ARMS races this year and both at my home track. I wish the wins were last year when I was running for points, but it is what it is. With as good as the car is right now I’m ready to race more this season but we only have a couple more races to go to so we will see.”
After the races first caution waved, Williams missed the cushion in turn two allowing Gaddis to assume the lead. From there Gaddis opened up a multiple car length lead as Ark-La-Tex favorite Chris Henigan was hunting from his sixth place starting position.
A final caution, with 13 laps to go, put Henigan right on the fuel cell of Gaddis, but rather than a fight for the lead, Henigan was forced to wrestle with Jason Ingalls, whose father, Doug, was being honored at the event.
Gaddis crossed the checkers first, with Ingalls, Henigan, Jason Webb, and Drake Findley completing the top five.
Heat races were won by; Sean Gaddis, Jason Ingalls, Drake Findley and Sam Osman. Originally the Doug Ingalls Classic was slated for two nights of action. However, it was cut to one night with the facility too wet for racing on Friday evening.
The final USRA ARMS Presented by Day Motor Sports event for the season is slated for Thursday, November 7, at Heart 'O Texas Speedway in Elm Mott, Texas. This event will be ran the night prior to the USMTS two day championship weekend.
RESULTS
Wehrs Machine A Feature (30 Laps): 1. Sean Gaddis 2. Jason Ingalls 3. Chris Henigan 4. Jason Webb 5. Drake Findley 6. Manuel Williams II 7. Mitchell Clement 8. Joe Duvall 9. Kenny Gaddis 10. Dustin Hyde 11.Lynnsee Provence 12. Lee Patton 13. Tim Eaves Jr 14. Ricky Ingalls 15. Cory Davis 16. Donnie Powers 17. Dustin Henigan 18. Kyle Taylor 19. Damon Gardner 20. Matthew West 21. Randall Settle 22. Tim Motley 23. Jake Huckaby 24. Sam Osman
Day Motor Sports B Feature 1 (15 Laps): 1. Ricky Ingalls 2. Donnie Powers 3. Kyle Taylor 4. Damon Gardner 5. Matthew West 6. Tim Motley 7. Josh Baucom 8. Justin Cox 9. Mason Williams 10. Maddison Gaddis 11. Dylan Glass 12. Jacob Twomey 13. Troy Keith 14. Chase Hatton
ARMI Contractors Heat #1 (8 Laps): 1. Sean Gaddis 2. Jason Webb 3. Mitchell Clement 4. Kenny Gaddis 5. Dylan Glass 6. Justin Cox 7. Mason Williams 8. Matthew West
Kenny's Tile Heat #2 (8 Laps): 1. Jason Ingalls 2. Joe Duvall 3. Cory Davis 4. Lynsee Provence 5. Lee Patton 6. Kyle Taylor 7. Damon Gardner 8. Jacob Twomey
S&S Fishing & Rental Heat #3 (8 Laps): 1. Drake Findley 2. Manuel Williams II 3. Tim Eaves Jr. 4. Dustin Hyde 5. Randall Settle 6. Donnie Powers 7. Ricky Ingalls 8. Troy Keith
Fast Shafts Heat #4 (8 Laps): 1. Sam Osman 2. Chris Henigan 3. Jake Huckaby 4. Dustin Henigan 5. Chase Hatton 6. Josh Baucom 7. Tim Motley 8. Maddison Gaddis
The USRA American Racer Modified Series Presented by Day Motor Sports would like to thank their 2024 season long partners.
Gold Partners - ARMI Contractors, Day Motor Sports, Hochatown Saloon, Kenny's Tile, Midwest Sheet Metal, RacinDirt.com, Real Racing Wheels, S&S Fishing and Rental, VP Racing Fuels Heartland, Wehrs Machine & Racing Products
Silver Partners - American Racer Tires, Central Spray Foam & Cement Lifting, Duvall Electric, Fast Shafts, Freight Logistics Inc., Integra Shocks, Keyser Manufacturing, Milburn Property LLC, One4 Motorsports, Rick Beebe Heating and Air Conditioning
Bronze Partners - Charlie Williams Painting, Fowler Locomotive Sales and Leasing, Lassiter Construction, Transmissions Unlimited, Victory Vault
2024 ARMS Point Fund
1. $7,500
2. $4,500
3. $3,500
4. $3,000
5. $2,500
6. $2,400
7. $2,300
8. $2,200
9. $2,100
10. $2,000
*80 Percent attendance required to remain point fund eligible*
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