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Hudson O'Neal (Michael Moats photo)

O’Neal Banks $23,023 Tri-County Check

BRASSTOWN, N.C. — Hudson O’Neal led flag to flag to win Thursday night’s Castrol FloRacing Night In America late model feature at Tri-County Raceway.

O’Neal won the Tar Heel 53, beating Bobby Pierce to the checkered flag by 1.273 seconds.

O’Neal earned $23,023 for his third series victory.

Ricky Thornton Jr. was third, with Jonathan Davenport and Dennis Erb Jr. rounding out the top five.

O’Neal was the fast qualifier for the 34-car field with a 12.534-second lap.

The finish:

Hudson O’Neal, Bobby Pierce, Ricky Thornton Jr., Jonathan Davenport, Dennis Erb Jr., David McCoy, Daulton Wilson, Jimmy Owens, Donald McIntosh, Ethan Dotson, Vic Hill, Brent Dixon, Jordan Koehler, Carson Ferguson, Ross Bailes, Austin Neely, Tim McCreadie, Kenny Collins, Dale McDowell, Garrett Alberson, Jamie Oliver, David Payne.