NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Saturday night of the All American 400 Weekend at Nashville Fairgrounds Speedway produced another memorable evening of racing, highlighted by a new track record, dramatic finishes, and exciting lead changes across four divisions. Fans were treated to high-quality competition that set the stage for Sunday’s 40th running of the Curb Records / Borchetta Bourbon All American 400 presented by Appalachian Sucker Punch.
CorvetteParts.net Pole Qualifying – ASA STARS National Tour
The night began with CorvetteParts.net Pole Qualifying for Sunday’s Appalachian Sucker Punch ASA STARS National Tour event, and history was made in the process. Representing the Tennessee Volunteers, Dawson Sutton in the No. 26 machine broke the Nashville Fairgrounds Speedway track record with a blistering lap of 18.182 seconds, earning the pole position for Sunday’s 400-lap main event.
Top Five Qualifiers:
- #26 Dawson Sutton – 18.182
- #28 Cole Butcher – 18.266
- #89 Dylan Fetcho – 18.284
- #51 Stephen Nasse – 18.332
- #81 Carson Brown – 18.342
Vore’s Compact Touring Series – Pest Doctor 40
The Pest Doctor 40 for the Vore’s Compact Touring Series powered by Mercer County Electric was filled with storylines. Early leader Ron Sagers suffered engine failure entering turn one, ending his chances at victory. Series champion Karter Stark inherited the lead and looked strong, fending off Josh Richardson and Tom Gossar Jr. Richardson later made contact with the frontstretch wall, while Stark appeared poised for victory until a flat tire sent him pitside. In the end, Indiana’s Tom Gossar Jr. claimed the win, with Stark rebounding to finish second. Jeff Vore earned a career-best third-place finish, followed by Jason Baker and Warren Barrand.
Top Five Finishers:
- Tom Gossar Jr.
- Karter Stark
- Jeff Vore
- Jason Baker
- Warren Barrand
CRA Street Stocks – 40-Lap Feature
A field of over 30 CRA Street Stocks took the green flag for a 40-lap feature. Bowling Green, Kentucky’s Dillon Oliver led the early stages, setting a strong pace before fading late. Brett Hudson and Chuck Barnes Jr. worked their way to the front, with Hudson eventually taking control. A late-race flat tire for Barnes resulted in a crash while running in the top three. Hudson, from Owensboro, Kentucky, went on to take the victory, followed by Michael Pannell, Jamie Sites, Oliver, and Blaine Akin.
Top Five Finishers:
- Brett Hudson
- Michael Pannell
- Jamie Sites
- Dillon Oliver
- Blaine Akin
JEGS/CRA All Stars Tour – All American 100
The night concluded with the All American 100 for the JEGS/CRA All Stars Tour presented by Chevrolet Performance. Outside polesitter Hunter Wright led the opening laps before polesitter Tristan McKee took over on lap three. McKee led through lap 96, when a restart incident involving contact between McKee and Wright triggered a multi-car pileup that altered the race’s complexion.
Corey Deuser emerged from the chaos to take control during a four-lap shootout, driving away to the win. Stephen Nasse finished second, while Jade Avedisian crossed the line third before being disqualified in post-race inspection for a weight infraction. Hunter Wright was credited with third and officially clinched the Nashville Pro Late Model Track Championship. Aidan Potter completed the top five.
Final Top Five (After Tech):
- Corey Deuser
- Stephen Nasse
- Hunter Wright
- Aidan Potter
- Taylor Mayhew
Up Next: Sunday’s All American 400
The 40th running of the Curb Records / Borchetta Bourbon All American 400 presented by Appalachian Sucker Punch caps off the weekend on Sunday, November 9.
Pit gates open at 8:00 AM, with grandstands opening shortly before 11:00 AM. Country artist Ashley Walls will perform from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM, followed by an on-track autograph session from 11:30 AM to 12:15 PM. The green flag for the All American 400 is scheduled for 1:00 PM.
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