ATTICA, Ohio — Bryce Lucius took advantage of a late-race mechanical issue for Cale Thomas and led the final two laps at Attica Raceway Park to score his first career 410 sprint feature win to open the season.
Lucius, who just turned 17 earlier in the month and was the 2023 national 410 rookie of the year, ran in the top three the entire race, but a bobble caused by a steering issue for Thomas with just two laps to go gave Lucius the opportunity to pounce for the lead and the win. Nate Dussel led the first 22 laps of the 30-lap affair before Thomas took over, leading until lap 28 when Lucius drove into the lead.
“Scott Bartson had me really good there. I can’t thank my mom, my dad, Scott, Starky and everyone else on this car,” said Lucius. “I knew we were good from the beginning but I just had to make sure I made the right move at the right time.”
Thomas, Dussel, Max Stambaugh and Skylar Gee rounded out the top five in the feature.
Other Results
The 25-lap Dirt Nerds Podcast powered by Propane UMP Late Model feature saw Todd Brennan jump into an early lead but Ionia, Michigan’s Travis Stemler powered into the top spot on lap eight, utilizing lapped traffic for the pass. Stemler was able to pull away for his second career Attica win over Rusty Schlenk, Devin Shiels, John Lee and Ryan Markham.
“I wish they could pick this track up and move it three hours north. I love racing here. The track was tricky and you had to be patient,” said Stemler.
The 25-lap Fremont Fence 305 Sprint feature also came down to the closing laps. Dustin Stroup led the first 22 laps, but a bobble allowed four-time and defending Attica track champion Jamie Miller to grab the lead and drive to his 40th career Attica win. Stroup, Shawn Valenti, Steve Rando and Seth Schneider rounded out the top five.
“I thought we were in trouble at the start. We had the car way to tight. I just had to drive it harder Forty wins here is just unbelievable. It’s a great start to the year,” said Miller.
Feature Finish (25 Laps)
1. 32-Bryce Lucius[3] ; 2. 23-Cale Thomas[9] ; 3. 1-Nate Dussel[1] ; 4. 71H-Max Stambaugh[11] ; 5. 99-Skylar Gee[4] ; 6. 9-Trey Jacobs[8] ; 7. 19-TJ Michael[18] ; 8. 91-Tyler Gunn[19] ; 9. 09-Craig Mintz[2] ; 10. 10SR-Keith Sheffer Jr[10] ; 11. 22G-Riley Goodno[13] ; 12. 7N-Darin Naida[6] ; 13. 35-Stuart Brubaker[16] ; 14. 22S-Brandon Spithaler[15] ; 15. 16-DJ Foos[20] ; 16. 15K-Creed Kemenah[17] ; 17. X-Mike Keegan[5] ; 18. 70-Henry Malcuit[7] ; 19. 29-Zeth Sabo[21] ; 20. 22-Cole Duncan[22] ; 21. 7DK-Dylan Kingan[14] ; 22. 11N-Kasey Jedrzejek[12]