From Matt Kentfield, 51 Sports
NEW SMYRNA BEACH, FL (February 12, 2009) –There was plenty of action and six faces in victory lane on Night Seven of the 43rd Annual World Series of Asphalt Stock Car Racing at New Smyrna Speedway (FL) on Thursday night.
The Super Late Models were the headlining division on Thursday night with a 50 lap feature on tap. Ohio driver Jack Landis visited victory lane at New Smyrna for the first time this year after early contenders Jeff Choquette and Jeff Scofield tangled on the racetrack before the halfway point. Landis inherited the land at that point and then cruised to victory lane. David Rodgers, Tim Russell, Choquette and Wayne Anderson rounded out the top five finishers.
Connecticut’s Ted Christopher was victorious in the Tour-type Modified feature after fighting a sprited battle with Ronnie Silk for the lead. Christopher came out on top when the dust settled. Bobby Grigas finished second and the top five finishers were rounded out by Silk, Matt Hirschman and Chuck Hossfeld.
Jimmy Blewett won the SK Modified feature race and remains defeated in that division during the 2009 World Series of Asphalt Stock Car Racing. His current win streak is set at six.
In other racing action at New Smyrna, Drew Brannon won the Limited Late Model feature event, David Wagner won the Crate Late Model feature and Austin Pickens won the FASCAR Pro Truck main event.
The eighth night of Florida Speedweeks at New Smyrna Speedway will take place Friday, February 13th. The Tour-Type Modifieds, Super Late Models, Late Models, Crate Late Models and Late Model Trucks will all see action. The night will be highlighted by the Richie Evans Memorial 100 for the Tour-type Modifieds. 2008 Daytona 500 winner Ryan Newman, who won in Modified action at New Smyrna earlier in the week, is expected to enter the race. The green flag for the first feature event is scheduled for 7:30pm ET.
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