Friday Night Slot Car Race Report (07/31/2026)
NASCAR Expert Race Report
Twister Raceway – July 31, 2026
The NASCAR Expert class returned to Twister Raceway for another evening of close competition, with consistency proving to be the key to success. Every position was hard-earned as drivers worked through each lane looking to maximize every lap.
Piper Clark put together a championship-caliber performance to capture the victory with 278.60 laps. Piper stayed smooth and mistake-free throughout the race, backing up the win with a best lap of 4.999 seconds on the Orange lane.
David Bauder claimed second place with 273.60 laps, posting the fastest lap of the night with an impressive 4.964-second run on the Blue lane. Bill Clemans completed the podium in his first appearance on the podium this season, finishing just 1.28 laps behind second with 272.32 laps and a best lap of 5.017 seconds.
The fight for fourth was equally competitive as Mike Wilson finished with 271.44 laps, less than a lap behind Clemans. Leonard Strand rounded out the top five with 267.78 laps, while Shawn Sweeney drove a steady race to finish sixth with 265.87 laps.
Robert Hanlen completed the field in seventh with 231.99 laps, continuing to gain valuable experience in the competitive Expert division.
Final Results
| Pos | Driver | Laps | Best Lap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Piper Clark | 278.60 | 4.999 |
| 2 | David Bauder | 273.60 | 4.964 |
| 3 | Bill Clemans | 272.32 | 5.017 |
| 4 | Mike Wilson | 271.44 | 5.000 |
| 5 | Leonard Strand | 267.78 | 5.008 |
| 6 | Shawn Sweeney | 265.87 | 5.168 |
| 7 | Robert Hanlen | 231.99 | 5.317 |
Fast Lap Award: David Bauder – 4.964 seconds (Blue Lane)
The Expert field delivered another entertaining night of racing, highlighted by Piper Clark’s wire-to-wire victory and a tightly contested battle for the remaining podium spots. With just over two laps separating second through fourth, the championship competition continues to tighten as the season progresses.
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