Race Report: Tucker Stands On Top

Logan Tucker claims 1st Ironman Title with double wins for Bull Smith and Jason Moates

November 16, 2019-Reidville, South Carolina

In one of the most unique karting events in the calendar year, the Ironman 200 was ran this past Saturday at SugarTit Speedway along with the Southeast Predator Championship. With weather impacting regional tracks in Georgia and North Carolina, it added to the crowd that filed in with 225 entries that were counted around qualifying.

Quick Hits

Main events began with an interesting twist for Junior Predator. Jordan White spun out late in the race leading but appeared to keep moving with John Michael in the #410 crossing the line first. White still finished second but after post race tech it would be Ellie McAbee, who finished third, picking up the opening win being the only one to pass tech. Josh Haskins lead from the pole to pick up the Clone 450 win by a half a second over Joey Toney and David Alewine. Dylan Wise would straightaway the field in Pee Wee B by over 5 seconds for that win. It was a who’s who in Clone 350, one of the mini previews for the Ironman 200 with former Ironman winner Devon Morgan getting the win over Daniel Simmons and fellow Ironman winner Luke Clements. Morgan was the 4th fastest kart in the second group of qualifying. Colin Richardson finished 10th after transferring in from the B Main which took place just before. Out of the Box Predator proved to be another adventure with the Top 3 failing post race tech and the win going to Shelton Lukas. Lukas in the #28 did have the fastest time in qualifying. Jerry Mullis had to survive a demo derby style Clone 425 main while coming through the field as he was 11th fastest during their qualifying. Jason Moates would begin his domination in Champ with a win in Clone Champ Lite. He would pick up the double and complete the sweep later on in the night with the Clone Champ Heavy win as well. The Hensons would show strength in the Predator classes with Christian getting the Predator 350 win and Brandon taking Predator 425. Bull Smith had a thrilling night too with a double for the driver of the #52. A win in Predator 375 after starting 6th and a win in the 50 lap Southeast Predator Championship event.

The Ironman 200 started out a bit auspicious with several cautions in the early laps. Colin Richardson would also transfer into the big dance by claiming a top 2 finish in one of the consolation that were run at the top of the card. Brandon Snow would lead early but would retire 77 laps in. Drivers then settled in for a long green flag run as drivers pulled off of the racetrack before completing the grueling full distance. Former winners Devon Morgan, Luke Clements, and Lee Higdon all were forced to retire early, whether it was exhaustion, mechanical reasons, or another undisclosed reason. Of the 20 karts that started the 200 laps, 7 would go the complete distance. Jason Scruggs would be the highest finishing former winner in 4th ass it came down to 5 karts being in the final mix. The driver that topped all though was Logan Tucker riding the #421. Tucker added the prestigious race to his collection along with his Big 3 Series Amateur class win at SugarTit back in August. Paging Mr. Stark, you have a call from Logan Tucker.