Holtgraver wins at Sharon Speedway

Staff report

HARTFORD

Saturday’s winners at Sharon Speedway included: Josh Holtgraver, Barris Supply FASTRAK Late Models Sweeney Chevrolet Buick GMC Northeast Touring Series; Jeff Johnson, Ainsley 500 Heating & Cooling E-Mods; Alan Dellinger, Gibson Insurance Agency Stock Cars; and Bill Fuchs, Presidential Lawn Care Mini Stocks.

One year ago, Holtgraver won his first FASTRAK race after David Scott failed post-race tech inspection. This time, Holtgraver dominated in the 25-lap Bill Emig Memorial feature,

“This time around feels a lot better,” said the 22-year-old drive from Pittsburgh. “We really had a good race car tonight, but it helped us to start up front.

“I tried to change it up on those restarts starting at different points,” Holtgraver said. “I knew they were right on me and waiting on them to go by me. It’s great to race with Robbie Blair; we raced side-by-side last week at Tri-City, but I never got to race with Russ King before.”

Holtgraver used the outside to blast into the lead past 14-year-old pole-sitter Shane Weaver with Mike Blose, Billy Cunningham and Blair in tow.

After Holtgraver began to pull away again, the battle raged for second. Blair was all over King as the two ran side-by-side on lap 22, but King was able to maintain the spot.

It was a great debut for King, who passed nine cars to finish second over Blair.