Get ready for an exhilarating tripleheader at the historic North Wilkesboro Speedway! The stage is set for an epic battle as pole winners have been crowned, and the championship race is about to begin.
The Race for Glory
On Saturday, we witness the culmination of a season-long journey, where race winners and champions will be crowned. The zMAX CARS Tour, featuring Late Model Stock and Pro Late Model classes, along with the SMART Modified Tour, will showcase some intense competition.
In the Late Model Stock Car category, Landon S. Huffman has secured his first-ever pole position for the CrossRoads Harley-Davidson 125. This achievement comes as a pleasant surprise for Huffman, who will now lead the pack alongside championship contender Landen Lewis. Another title chaser, Conner Hall, starts in third position, setting up an exciting finale with just 12 points separating the top contenders.
Huffman attributes his success to the new leadership under the hood, with Carter Langley as his crew chief. He expresses his excitement and shock, hoping to capitalize on this opportunity tomorrow.
Pro Late Model Showdown
Luke Baldwin, representing the Rick Ware Racing Team, claimed the pole for the Northwest Automotive 100 in the Pro Late Model class. His quick lap of 17.374 seconds in the No. 51 Ford secured him the top spot. T.J. DeCaire, a Florida native, will join Baldwin on the front row, starting second in his No. 88 Chevy. The Harvicks, father-son duo Keelan and Kevin, rounded out the top four, driving their HendrickCars.com Chevrolets.
Baldwin, who is also in contention for the Owner points championship in Pro Late Model, emphasized the importance of every advantage. He expressed his satisfaction with the pole position and the opportunity to lead the field to the green flag.
Modified Tour Double Duty
Baldwin isn't the only one with a busy schedule on Saturday. Joey Coulter, who claimed his second career pole in the SMART Modified Tour, will also be pulling double duty. Coulter's quick lap time of 17.225 seconds secured him the third starting position after the post-qualifying redraw.
Coulter praised his team's efforts in improving the cars each week and expressed relief at finally getting the qualifying monkey off their backs.
Frontier Natural Gas 99: A Star-Studded Lineup
The Frontier Natural Gas 99 promises an exciting race with former NASCAR Cup Series champions Bobby Labonte and Ryan Newman leading the 28-car field to the green flag. Labonte, driving the No. 38 machine, drew the pole position, while Newman, in the No. 2, picked the second starting spot.
Last week's winner, Carson Loftin, qualified second but will start fourth after the redraw.
And this is the part most people miss... the championship battles are not just about the drivers; they're also about the teams and their strategies. Will the new leadership under the hood for Huffman pay off? Can Baldwin maintain his momentum and claim the Owner's crown? These questions will be answered on Saturday.
So, who do you think will emerge as the champions? Will it be the seasoned veterans or the young guns? Share your thoughts and predictions in the comments below! We can't wait to hear your insights and see who you're rooting for in this thrilling tripleheader!
