Page 3CJune THE 24, NORTH 2020 THEGEORGIA NORTH NEWS GEORGIA June 24, NEWS 2020 Page 3C Local Racing Report: Tri-County Hogsed... continued from Page 2C By Blake Lynch checkered flag. Coming in Anderson while fifth went to the potential to be, you must be two or three ACC Champion- ery coming along? Staff Writer second was No. 14 Charles No. k3 James Klauke. prepared to put in the work. Your ships. He also won a National WH: I haven’t been com- North Georgia News Devine Jr. Finishing in third Crate/Limited - Com- mindset has to be: I want this. I Championship at James Madi- pletely cleared but I’m pretty was No. 95 Alex Vance. Finish- ing in first was No. 7 Jason want it bad. son. He’s a great coach, it was much able to do whatever I Brasstown, NC - Tri- ing in fourth was No. 12 Roger Deal. Finishing in second was As a lineman, you have a really great atmosphere, the want, except for a few things. I County Racetrack hosted rac- Beaver and in fifth was No. 01 No. 12w Daniel Wilson. Tak- to think, I need to protect my campus is beautiful and it’s just should be cleared within the next ing action this past Friday night Jacob Lynch. ing third was No. 108 Chuck running back, Jonah Daniel, and a great place. It felt more like month or month-and-a-half. The with a full program and the Modified Street - Com- Southern. Coming in fourth I got to protect that quarterback, home than anywhere else. I conditioning will be the main KMSA Pony Series. Here is the ing in first was No. 37 Michael was No. 9 Brian Kinnersley Logan Helcher. I have to protect talked to a lot of coaches at dif- thing. I’m trying to drop a little top five from each division. Barnett. Taking home second and fifth was No. 30 Devin them at all costs because they are ferent levels, but I felt like this weight that I gained from sitting KSMA Pony -Taking was No. 88 Ricky Smith. Fin- Dilbeck. the key to this season. was the best option. around with a knee injury. the checkered flag was No. ishing in third No. 4 Jacob Par- FWD - Coming in first NGN: As for your college NGN: What stood out the NGN: What are your K0 Caylan Kettle. Finishing ris. Placing fourth was No. 81 was No. 19r Sean Rice. Right signing, do you mind telling me most to you about the school? expectations for your freshman second was No. 39 Tim Ladd. John Howard. Coming in fifth behind was No. 10 Blake Lynch how you made your way onto Was there one major selling season? Is that something you’ve Coming in third was No. 47 JJ was No. 45 Brandon Elliott. in second. Coming in third was Emory & Henry’s radar? point that hooked you? discussed with the coach? Garrett. Finishing in fourth was Beginner 602 - Com- No. 192r Robby Lynch. Fourth WH: We have a family WH: You could tell it WH: I’ve talked to him No. S-1 John Smart and round- ing in first was No. 25 Matt was No. c3 Matt Cordin and friend that went to college there, was just a great college atmo- and he said that it’s up to me and ing up the top five was No. 01 Lockaby. In second was No. fifth went to No. 401 Brent and he’s told us about them since sphere. It’s a really small school how much I’m willing to work. Austin Paxley. 03 Dante Curtis and third was Lynch. I was a freshman. He’s in their with smaller class sizes, and I’m willing to put in as much Street Stock - No. 21 No. 55 Brad Sosebee. Finishing hall of fame and he coached that’s what I’m used to at Union work as I need to be able to play Troy Turner took home the in fourth was No. 22 Tucker there for a while, but we didn’t County. next year. I plan on working my really pay a lot of attention to NGN: What other schools butt off. them. did you consider? NGN: Is there anyone About a month ago, we WH: I spoke with Greens- that you want to mention or were going up there to visit an- boro College. My first offer was thank? other school in the area and he from Culver-Stockton in Mis- WH: All the coaches, called us. He told us to forget the souri. I had Hendrix College especially Coach Hodges. He other school and visit Emory & in Arkansas, Millsaps College helped me out so much this Henry. We took his advice, went in Mississippi, LaGrange and year. I want to thank my parents, up there, and met the coach (Curt a few more. There were a few friends and family that encour- Newsome), who is a great guy. prep schools and junior colleges aged me to continue playing at He coached (offensive in there too. the next level. line) at Virginia Tech and won NGN: How’s your recov- McCarter... continued from Page 2C will help you adapt to a new area and playing against bet- a shout-out too? system in college? ter competition and seeing all KM: I want to thank my KM: Each coach had those great players definitely travel ball coach Nan Bishop. their own unique style, so I helped. You may lose to those I also want to thank my broth- definitely think that will help players when you play them, ers and my grandparents for me adjust to any new coach but in the end, it still makes always pushing me. A special The green flag drops in the Street Stock race. Photo/Blake Lynch that I come into contact with you better. thanks go to my mom and dad in the future. NGN: Have you de- because none of this would be NGN: You mentioned cided on a major? possible without them. I also NASCAR 2020 travel ball, how much of a KM: I’m majoring in want to thank Coach (Crystal) By Gerald Hodges/the Racing Reporter role did that play in helping Biology and hope to become Beach, Coach (Corey) Garrett you become the player you a physical therapist. and all of my coaches over Haley Gets First Xfinity Win are today? NGN: Is there anyone the years. KM: Just leaving the you would like to thank or give TALLADEGA, AL - Justin Haley won Saturday’s Xfinity Se- ries race at Talladega in a three lap shootout for his first series victory. He took the lead in turn four of the final lap to finish 0.299 seconds ahead of teammate . “First of all I want to dedi- cate the win to Nick Harrison and the Harrison family, he started this journey with me last year in my rookie year, losing him was pretty big,” Haley said, referring to his former crew chief who died unexpectedly last year. “This is an incredible day. Emotionally, I’m fighting for a ride, fighting for the next time I get in a race car next year. Anytime you can win defi- nitely helps.” Haley, along with team- mates Ross Chastain and A.J. All- mendinger were helped by a time- ly caution. The trio, along with Racing driver Haley Gets First Xfinity Win Anthony Alfredo ducked onto pit in his two full seasons (1998- the All-Star Race, full-time drivers road just before an accident in the 1999) in the NASCAR Xfinity Se- must have: won a 2019 or 2020 tri oval. The three drivers complet- ries, Earnhardt quickly established Cup Series race; won a previous ed their service and assumed the himself at the NASCAR Cup Se- All-Star Race; or be a former Cup top positions on the restart with 32 ries level as a master in the style of Series champion. Drivers current- laps to go. restrictor plate racing featured at ly eligible include: Ryan Blaney, Back on the track, they both Daytona International Speed- , , Kyle found themselves running nose way and its superspeedway sister Busch, Chase Elliot, Justin Haley, to tail on the outside line on the in Talladega, Ala. Earnhardt won Denny Hamlin, , Kait McCarter and family hosted a college signing at home in March final lap. A push by Allmendinger 10 races at the two tracks – four at , , Matt helped Chastain push the 21-year- Daytona and six at Talladega. Kenseth, , Joey old into the lead on the back- His two Daytona 500 wins Logano, Ryan Newman and Mar- Hunter... continued from Page 2C stretch. Haley cleared were in 2004 and 2014. He won tin Truex Jr. You have to really stay on top community outreach once I MH: I want everyone to and cruised to his first official four consecutive races at Talladega The final four spots in the of things when it comes to get started and get my feet know that I am very honored from 2001-03 – a streak of excel- All-Star Race field will be re- Xfinity Series victory. student-athlete safety. wet. We’re already very en- to have this job, and I want to Chastain earned the lence unequaled since. He led 133 served for the two stage winners NGN: The recreation gaged with the rec department. thank the Union County ad- $100,000 Xfinity Dash 4 Cash bo- of 188 laps to win the April, 2002 and race winner from the All-Star department is also witnessing nus for being the highest finisher race. Only one time since has the Open as well as the winner of the They’re super to work with ministration for giving me this among the four drivers vying for race winner led 100 laps at Talla- All-Star Fan Vote. this growth, and in many cases, because they always go above leadership opportunity. the bonus at Talladega. dega -Jeff Gordon led 139 laps en Racing Joke: During the they see it first. How important and beyond. As things evolve, I What really helped make “The almighty dollar still route to a 2005 victory. recent NASCAR racing shut- is it for the schools to assist would like to reach out to more this possible was all of the wins in the world, so it’ll go a long Stefanik, a nine-time cham- down, Kurt and his wife went to a with those feeder programs, people like Young Harris Col- teachers that taught with me way,” Chastain said. “It doesn’t pion in Modified and Busch North “Dude Ranch” in Texas. The cow- as well as being involved with lege and try to create as much through the years and helped all go to me. No driver gets all (now ARCA East) competition, boy preparing the horses asked if community outreach programs local involvement as possible. out (the athletic program) she wanted a Western or English of it. Don’t let anybody fool you. was the other Modern Era selec- that include local businesses NGN: Speaking directly whenever needed. Without But everybody gets bonuses on tion, appearing on 49 percent of saddle, and she asked what the dif- and colleges? to the community, is there any- the ballots. ference was. their support, their guidance or the team. It helps the whole pro- MH: I would like for thing you would like to say or gram. It makes the bad days a little Farmer, a founding mem- When he told her one had their leadership, I would not easier.” ber of the and a a horn and one didn’t, she replied, us to be more involved with let them know about yourself? be where I am today. Jeb Burton was third, fol- four-time regional champion in “The one without the horn is fine. lowed by Austin Cindric, Brett NASCAR’s early days, topped the I don’t expect we will run into too The Old Union Women’s Golf Association Moffitt, Anthony Alfredo, AJ All- Pioneer Era list with 71 percent of much traffic.” mendinger, Gary Gaulding, Alex the vote. Weekend Racing: NA- Leagues First Annual Flag Day Tournament Labbe, and . ALL-STAR RACE SCAR teams will be at the 2.5- The Old Union Wom- Top-10 leaders: 1. Grag- MOVES TO BRISTOL mile in Long en’s Golf Association league son-469, 2. Briscoe-454, 3. Cin- The NASCAR All-Star Pond, PA this weekend for four had a fun filled day planned races. dric-426, 4. Chastain-422, 5. H. Race will move from Charlotte on Monday, June 15, with our Burton-399, 6. Haley-385, 7. B. Motor Speedway to Bristol Motor Sat., June 27; Truck Series Jones-375, 8. Allgaier-337, 9. An- Speedway, for the first time, and race; Starting time: 12:30 PM ET; first Annual Flag Day tourna- nett-296, 10. Sieg-273. fans will be allowed to attend the TV: FoxSports1. ment with 26 ladies signed 2021 HALL OF FAME July 15 race. Sat., June 27; Cup Series up to play. Unfortunately, the CLASS ANNOUNCED “While Charlotte will al- race; Starting time: 3:30 PM ET; threat of rain forced us to post- Jr., Mike ways be recognized as the birth- TV: Fox. pone the event. We had nine Stefanik and Red Farmer will be place and traditional home for the Sun., June 28; Xfinity Se- brave women who decided inducted into the 2021 NASCAR All-Star Race, the current data sur- ries race; Starting time: 12:30 PM to come and play anyway. It Hall of Fame. rounding the pandemic in North ET; TV: FoxSports1. ended up being a beautiful day The three-member class Carolina makes Bristol a better op- Sun., June 28; Cup Series and many of our ladies joined was the first elected under new vot- tion for fan access this summer,” race; Starting time: 4 PM ET; TV: us at Old Union for lunch and ing rules, with nominees divided said Speedway Motorsports Presi- FoxSports1. dent and CEO Marcus Smith. Racing Trivia Question: fellowship. into Modern Era and Pioneer Era Our Flag Day tourna- groups. Two were chosen from a “ Gov. Bill Lee Red Farmer has always been field of 10 Modern Era nominees, and Sullivan County officials have dubbed as part of the Alabama ment took place on Monday, and one was selected from a group allowed for up to 30,000 fans at Gang, but is he a native Alabam- June 22. Each player received of five on the Pioneer Era ballot the All-Star Race in Bristol. We’re ian? an American Flag with their for legends whose careers began grateful for the continued support Last Week’s Question: name and allotted strokes more than 60 years ago. from both governors and all the What is the name of Dale Earn- based upon their handicap. Earnhardt led all nominees state and local officials as we work hardt Jr’s. race team? Answer. JR Once players reached their with 76 percent of the vote, win- with NASCAR to bring fans back Motorsports. allotted strokes, they planted ning induction on his first year on to live sporting events.” Gerald Hodges is a syndi- their “Old Glory” flag in the the ballot. This year’s event marks just cated NASCAR writer and author. fairway! The pro shop set up a His sincerity in addressing the second time it has been run at a His books may be viewed and tent to award prizes. ordered online at Amazon.com. the media immediately after the facility other than Charlotte Motor Unfortunately hole #10 selections were announced was in- Speedway. Atlanta Motor Speed- You may contact him by e-mail at: dicative of the way he conducted way hosted the event in 1986. [email protected]. has been dangerous hole for his career. He insisted with a smile To be eligible to compete in two of our ladies, who took a that he was more nervous Tuesday tumble two weeks apart from after a morning root canal at his each other which resulted in Cynthia and Jane dentist than waiting for the results Trout stocking sites identical injuries (see picture). Starting May 27th, Mary up soon as the classes will fill of the NASCAR Hall of Fame vot- Wishing both Cynthia and Jane Holmes will be offering Golf up quickly! ing. week of June 15-19, 2020 a speedy and full recovery. Clinics at Old Union Golf Our ladies league would “When that list of nominees We welcomed two new Course. The cost is $20 plus like to thank another member came out I was so honored to be Fannin: Big Creek, Hemptown Creek, Hot House Creek, members to our league, Jack- range ball. Max number in a of Old Union Golf Course, on that sheet,’’ Earnhardt said. “I Rock Creek, Toccoa River, and Toccoa River Tailwaters (below ie DiChiara and Betsy Hyde group is four and the clinics are Benny Partin, for his generous couldn’t believe my name was on Lake Blue Ridge Dam) bringing our membership to 42 an hour long. Mary will have donation of a dozen ladies golf that sheet to be honest with you. ladies. Several fun tournaments I know those guys and their body Lumpkin: Etowah River and Nimblewill Creek two classes… the first one at 9 balls to our league. of work. Union: Cooper Creek and Toccoa River are planned for this season in- AM and a second clinic at 10 If you are interested and “I was good with just being Note: Information is subject to change. Please call the cluding, Member/Member (2 AM. You must sign up on the would like to come as a Guest, on the sheet and was going to be hatchery at 706-838-4723 for questions. Stay up-to-date with week round), Who Wants to be website to participate in the or for more information, visit happy with that. It’s such a great stocking and events through Facebook www.facebook.com/ a Millionaire, Club Champion clinic. Mary Holmes was the our website at www.OUWGA. feeling that someone feels like I chattahoocheeforestnfh. The hatchery also provides trout for and of course the remaining ladies’ golf coach at LSU, and com or call/text Karen at 352- made an impact on the sport.” the state. Please contact Georgia DNR for information on sites Match Play tournaments for we are delighted with her offer 638-3649 or Cynthia at 706- A back-to-back champion stocked by the state. N(Jun24,Z15)CA the remaining season. to lead the Golf Clinics. Sign 633-7587. N(Jun24,Z15)CA