CLANTON, Ala. — Legendary sprint car racer Sammy Swindell captured Saturday night’s Alabama State Sprint Car Championship Race at Buckshot Speedway.
Swindell started the 30-lap feature in fourth position but grabbed the early lead and held off young charger Hayden Martin to add another victory to his Hall of Fame résumé.
Two-time USCS champion Jordon Mallett completed the podium in third, while Dale Howard and Brad Bowden completed the top five.
The finish:
Sammy Swindell, Hayden Martin, Jordon Mallett, Dale Howard, Brad Bowden, Morgan Turpen Havener, Christopher Townsend, Alex Lyles, Terry Gray, Tyler Porter, Jeff Willingham, Jake Brashier, Joe Larkin, Blake Mallette, Evan McElhaney, D.L. Brashier, Tony Higgins, Hannah Merritt, Levi Beard.