Matt Sheppard Returns To Victory Lane At Afton, Earns STSS Interstate 88 Special Win
Information By: SHORT TRACK SUPER SERIES – AFTON, NY – Matt Sheppard scored the win on Wednesday night in the “Interstate 88 Special” at the Afton Motorsports Park with the Short Track Super Series.
Alex Yankowski followed Sheppard across the line to finish up in second and Stewart Freisen was third, rounding out the podium.
Danny Creeden and Anthony Perrego finished in fourth and fifth respectively to finish out the Top 5.
Blaine Kinger took home the checkered flag in the STSS Sportsman, who also were a part of the midweek racing program.
Bob Hilbert Sportswear Short Track Super Series Fueled By Sunoco Modified HYTORC of New York North Region Round No. 4 Feature Finish (48 laps): MATT SHEPPARD, Alex Yankowski, Stewart Friesen, Danny Creeden, Anthony Perrego, David Hebert, Rusty Smith, Jack Lehner, Brandon Loucks, Ajay Potzrebowski, Gordon Smith, Seth Zacharias, Daniel Morgiewicz, Richard Smith, Robert Bublak, Marty Kelly III, Dane Hedlund, Dennis Clapperton, Blaine Klinger, Tyler Siri, Brandon Walters, Ken Titus, Bobby Hackel IV, Alex Payne, Brett Tonkin, Doug Polhamus, Brad Weaver.
Did Not Qualify: Justin Holland, Dominic Roselli, Kreg Crooker.
Afton Motorsports Park Top Regulars: Danny Creeden ($50 – TC Custom Designs LLC) & Rusty Smith ($25 – Todd Stanton)
American Racer/Lias Tire Bonuses (FREE Tire Certificate): Brandon Loucks (ninth) & Robert Bublak (15th)
ATL Fuel Cell Hot Lap Hero ($100): Stewart Friesen (14.475 seconds)
Beyea Custom Headers Redraw Bonus ($50): Bobby Hackel IV (Redrew 12th)
Henry’s Exhaust Power Position ($50 Certificate): Gordon Smith (11th)
MD3 Most Laps Led ($100 Certificate): Matt Sheppard (50 laps)
PEM Engineering Bonus (FREE Gear Set): Stewart Friesen (third)
Penske Racing Shocks Bonuses: Matt Sheppard ($150 certificate – first); Alex Yankowski ($100 certificate – second); Stewart Friesen ($75 certificate – third)
Swift Springs Hard Luck Award (FREE Spring Certificate): Alex Payne
Wilwood Brakes ‘Lucky 7’Bonus ($100 Certificate): Rusty Smith (seventh)
Bob Hilbert Sportswear Short Track Super Series Fueled By Sunoco Sportsman Madsen Overhead Doors Inc. North Region Round No. 3 Feature Finish (28 laps): BLAINE KLINGER, Tyler Peet, Travis Green, David Rosa, Dylan Nichols, Avery Decker, Joe Toth, Michael Ballestero, Zach Welch, Dylan Madsen, Garrett Chillot, Dale Welty, Eric Winsor, Devon Green, Wyatt Frink, Jared LaBagh, Sullivan Dickey, Ryan Neiger, Kyle Smith, Chris Darling, John Williams, Todd Titus, Matt Brewer, Jonny Feagles, David Hackett Jr.
Did Not Qualify: Derrick Shaffer, George Schweigart, Stephen Winsor, Brett Wooster, Jason Shedd.
Afton Motorsports Park Top Regulars: Travis Green ($50 – TC Custom Designs LLC) & Dave Rosa ($25 – Todd Stanton)
American Racer/Lias Tire Bonus (FREE Tire Certificate): Joe Toth (seventh)
Beyea Custom Headers Redraw Bonus ($25): David Hackett Jr. (Redrew 12th)
JLR Technologies Hot Lap Hero ($50): Tyler Peet (15.205 seconds)
Henry’s Exhaust Power Position ($50 Certificate): Garrett Chillot (11th)
Swift Springs Hard Luck Award (FREE Spring Certificate): David Hackett Jr.
