Budds Creek, MD- Glen Burnie Md.'s Bruce Kane scored the biggest win of his career in last Saturday nights 30-lap Limited Late Model headliner at Potomac Speedway during the running of the 23rd annual Southern Maryland Nationals. The win for Kane, worth a cool $1722 pay day, was his third career Potomac Limited Late Model feature win and his first career Nationals triumph.
Jimmy Jesmer Jr. and Derrick Quade made up the front row for the start of the event with Quade surging into the race lead as the field raced off turn-two. Quade's lead would last for seven-laps before Jesmer slid into the race lead on lap-eight and would lead the next seven-circuits before Billy Tucker became the third different leader as he took over on lap-fifteen with Bruce Kane in tow. A caution on lap-twenty two set the stage for another dramatic Potomac finish. As the field went back green Tucker's car quit coming off the fourth turn with Kane pouncing on the opportunity as he became the fourth, and final, leader on lap twenty-three. Kane would go on to lead the remaining eight laps, however, he would have to withstand a furious late-race rush from former Potomac track champion Paul Cursey to preserve the win. "I'd like to dedicate this win to my brother." An emotional Kane stated during his post-race interview. "He passed away on June 10th and we wanted to get a win before the season ended and I'm glad we could get it done here this weekend, this win is for him." Tire choice played a key role in Kane;s winning drive. "We kind of expected the track would take rubber, so before the feature we bounced some idea's around on what to use, and I think we made the right choice because this car was just about perfect tonight." Jesmer settled for third, Scott Adams took fourth with Brian Wright completing the top-five. Heats for the 19-cars entered went to Scott Adams and Derrick Quade.
Lebanon Pa.'s Jasen Geesaman, in his first-ever Potomac start, took top honors in the 35-lap Street Stock feature. Geesaman's win, worth a solid $2000, made him the the 19th different winner in the event's 23-year history and only the second driver from the Keystone state to win the event.
Chris Derr lead the first five laps before defending Nationals champion Mike Franklin took over on lap-six. Franklin would lead the next seven circuits until Derr found the bottom of the speedway and overhauled Frankiln to become the new leader. Franklin would re-take the lead for two laps until Geesaman arrived on lap-25 to take the race lead for good. Chris Derr got by Franklin on lap-33 and kept Geesaman in his sights over the remainder of the event, but would settle for runner-up honors. "I can't believe we're standing here right now!!" A Jubilant Geesaman stated in Potomac's victory lane. "I really didn't think we had a car that could win here this weekend and for our team mate Chris (Derr) to finish second, I couldn't be more proud." Franklin settled for third, Scotty Nelson took fourth with Barry Williams Sr. rounding out the top-five. Heats for the 32 cars on hand went Geesaman, Derr and Franklin with Dale Reamy winning the consolation.
Greg Morgan etched his name in the Potomac record book with his first career Potomac feature win in the 25-lap Hobby Stock main. Morgan, who lined-up sixth for the start, snared the race lead from Ed Pope Jr. on lap-8 and would survive five caution periods to score the break-through win over Korey Downs. 2014 champion Jonathan Raley came home third, Pope held tough for fourth with Jerry Deason completing the top-five Heats for the 23 car field went to Pope and Raley.
In his first-ever visit to Potomac speedway, 2014 Hagerstown speedway Hobby Stock champion, Gary Proctor was victorious in both 25-lap Strictly Stock features for his career 1st and 2nd at the speedway. In the twin U-Car features, Mark Pollard scored his first win of the season in race number one with David Rhodes scoring his second of 2014 in the nightcap.
Limited Late Model feature finish
1. Bruce Kane 2. Paul Cursey 3. Jimmy Jesmer Jr. 4. Scott Adams 5. Brian Wright 6. Derrick Quade 7. Brandon Long 8. Billy Hubbard 9. Rich Marks 10. Kurt Zimmerman 11. Billy Farmer 12. James Sparks 13. Billy Tucker 14. Marty Hanbury 15. David Williams 16. Ryan Hackett 17. Barry Lear Sr. 18. Brian Lederhouse 19. Jonathan DeHaven
Street Stock feature finish
1. Jasen Geesaman 2. Chris Derr 3. Mike Franklin 4. Scotty Nelson 5. Barry Williams Sr. 6. Walt Homberg 7. Terry Staton 8. Jimmy Combs 9.Earl Brooks 10. Mike Grady Jr. 11. Dale Reamy 12. Rick Stouffer 13. Dickie Tharp 14. Chuck Bowie 15. Lloyd Deans 16. Keith Koontz 17. Michael Friedman 18. Kyle Nelson 19. Troy Kassiris 20. Boyd Brode 21. Craig Tankersley 22. Jerry Jenkins Jr. 23. Mike Raleigh 24. Mike Latham (DNS)
Hobby Stock feature finish
1. Greg Morgan 2. Korey Downs 3. Jonathan Raley 4. Ed Pope Jr. 5. Jerry Deason 6. Tommy Wagner Jr. 7. John Burch 8. Bobby Miexsall 9. Matt Stewart 10. CJ Pannuty 11. Lee Brooks 12. Kevin Sprague 13. Ray Reed 14. Ryan Clement 15. Travis LaRoque 16. Steve Windsor 17. Billy Crouse 18. Buddy Dunagan 19. Jamie Sutphin 20. Tommy Randall 21. Kenny Sutphin 22. JT Bowie 23. Jordan Pilkerton
Strictly Stock Feature (1)
1. Gary Proctor 2. Kevin Mays 3. Nabil Guffey 4. Greg Mattingly 5. Johnny Hardesty 6. Dylan Rutherford 7. JJ Silvious 8. Ray Bucci 9. Drew Payne 10. Jimmy Suite 11. Matt Heisch 12. Shawn Smith 13. John Hardesty 14. Carl Adkins 15. Ed Pope Sr
Strictly Stock feature (2)
1. Gary Proctor 2. Kevin Mays 3. Ed Pope Sr. 4. John Hardesty 5. JJ Silvious 6. Matt Heisch 7. Deuce Wright 8. Ray Bucci 9. Carl Adkins 10. Jimmy Suite 11. Greg Mattingly 12. Johnny Hardesty 13. Nabil Guffey 14. Drew Payne 15. Dylan Rutherford
U-Car feature (1)
1. Mark Pollard 2. Mikey Latham 3. David Rhodes 4. Kevin Oates 5. Larry Lamb 6. Megan Mann 7. Sam Raley 8. Savannah Windsor 9. Jeremy Pilkerton 10. Erica Bailey
U-Car feature (2)
1. David Rhodes 2. Kevin Oates 3. Larry Lamb 4. Mark Pollard 5. Megan Mann 6. Sam Raley 7. Savannah Windsor 8. Mikey Latham 9. Erica Bailey 10. Jeremy Pilkerton
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