FRANKLIN, Pa. — A great night of racing at Tri-City Raceway Park with 94 cars competing in four divisions, Daryl Charlier won his first race at Tri-City in the Rush Late Models.
In a thrilling 30-lap Rush Late Model feature, chaos struck early as Jamie Wrightsman crashed on the frontstretch after just one lap. Once racing resumed, Jason Knowles dominated for 17 laps before Charlier surged ahead on lap 18.
With focus and precision, Charlier maintained his lead, ultimately clinching his first Rush Late Model tour victory since 2022, marking a memorable first win at Tri City.
The action was electric, with fierce battles unfolding throughout the pack. Austin Hauser claimed a commendable third place, showcasing grit and determination.
Meanwhile, Zack Carley and Ashton Briggs put on a show, rounding out the top five with skillful maneuvers. Each driver pushed their limits, making it a thrilling spectacle for fans, who were left on the edge of their seats until the final lap.
Charlier stated, “It was a great battle with Knowles and I tried to race him clean, we touched a little when I made the pass. This is a tough series to win race and I’m just happy to get the job done for my team and the fans.”
Rex King Jr and Bobby Whitling both claimed their second wins of the year. King won in the Big Block Modifieds BRP Tour and Whitling in the Shawgo Real Estate Pro Stocks. Chas Wolbert earned the Rush Sportsman Modified laurels.
The finish:
Feature (30 Laps): 1. (42) Daryl Charlier, 2. (4) Jason Knowles, 3. (51) Austin Hauser, 4. (2C) Zack Carley, 5. (11A) Ashton Briggs, 6. (11D) Demetrios Dellos, 8. (3J) Jeremy Wonderling, 9. (58L) Logan Lockhart, 10. (31) Kyle Zimmerman, 11. (32A) Austin Allen, 12. (94) Bryce Davis, 13. (10S) Tom Snyder Jr., 14. (225) Bud Watson, 15. (18) Mike Wonderling, 16. (36B) Colby Beighey, 17. (31B) Noah Brunell, 18. (8) Bill Holmes, 19. (14D) Breaden Dillinger, 20. (26) Kurt Stebbins, 21. (29) Ryan Hare, 22. (112) Jacob Peterson, 23. (87S) Brad Mesler, 24. (21J) Jamie Wrightsman, 25. (36) Cody Dawson
