ALGER, Wash. — Jon Debenedetti survived 55 laps of racing at Skagit Speedway and walked away with $10,000 to show for his efforts on Saturday night.
Skagit Aggregates sponsored two nights of modified action at Skagit Speedway and Debenedetti, the veteran Oregon driver, proved up to the task as the checkered flag fell.
Debenedetti took the lead over on lap 30 of 55 and would lead the rest of the way to score the victory, holding off a strong late race challenge from runner up Jesse Williamson and eventual fourth place finisher Bricen James. James was running second and made a dive bomb at Debenedetti in turn two with two laps left that came up short, costing him second and the final spot on the podium, which went to Eston Whisler.
The highest paying race of the year for Sportsman Sprints ran as the companion show to the Survive The 55 modified race. Veteran Jason Solwold closed out his season with a victory, driving the Shaylen Raye Motorsports entry past Kai Dixon on lap four and running unchallenged the rest of the way to pick up the $2,500 payday.
Luke Didiuk advanced to second with Dana Genn taking third.
Sportsman Sprints Feature
Jason Solwold, Luke Didiuk, Dana Glenn, Alden Ostrom, Kai Dixon, Levi Klatt, Bill Rude, James Bundy, Wes Armey, Steve Parker, Dustin Gehring, Shawn Wallenfelsz, Cale Brooke, Allison Johnson, Malachi Gemmer, Cory Swatzina
Modified Feature (55 Laps)
Jon Debenedetti, Jesse Williamson, Eston Whisler, Bricen James, Ian Whisler, Ty Clemens, Joey Price, Craig Cassell, Mark Carroll, Steven Sturdevant, John Campos, Lawrence O’Connor, Nick Trenchard, Matthew Drager, Robert Jenner, Rick Smith, Jeffrey Hudson, Kevin Smith, Ben Gunderson, Don Martin, Tyson Blood, Collen Winebarger, Nick Bessette, John Gaynor, Aaron Elwess, Grey Ferrando