Friday Night Stock Car Race Report (10/23/2026)
Official Race Report
Date: Friday, October 23, 2026
Location: Pacific Slot Car Raceways
Classes: NASCAR Expert and NASCAR Amateur
NASCAR EXPERT
Race Time: 8:10 AM
Total Competitors: 8
Heat: 1
Official Race Results
| Position | Driver | Race Result | Best Lap | Best Lane |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Piper Clark | 286.20 | 4.747 | Blue |
| 2 | Aaron Rothstein | 285.47 | 4.753 | Blue |
| 3 | Shawn Sweeney | 283.40 | 4.724 | Blue |
| 4 | Doug Yarbrough | 274.00 | 4.633 | Blue |
| 5 | Chris Alden | 262.72 | 4.915 | Blue |
| 6 | Dale Olive | 256.99 | 4.870 | Blue |
| 7 | Bill Clemans | 157.00 | 4.854 | Blue |
| 8 | David Bauder | 65.00 | 4.865 | Blue |
Expert Class Highlights
Race Winner: Piper Clark
Piper Clark won the NASCAR Expert race with a result of 286.20, narrowly beating Aaron Rothstein by 0.73. Shawn Sweeney secured third place, finishing 2.80 behind the winner.
Fastest Lap: Doug Yarbrough — 4.633
Although Doug Yarbrough finished fourth overall, he recorded the fastest lap of the Expert class with an impressive 4.633.
The top three finishers delivered a particularly close contest, with less than three race-result units separating first and third place.
Expert Podium
- Piper Clark — 286.20
- Aaron Rothstein — 285.47
- Shawn Sweeney — 283.40
NASCAR AMATEUR
Race Time: 7:10 AM
Total Competitors: 6
Heat: 1
Official Race Results
| Position | Driver | Race Result | Best Lap | Best Lane |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bryan Williamson | 250.40 | 5.262 | Blue |
| 2 | Mike Strong | 243.53 | 5.326 | Blue |
| 3 | Marc Winz | 241.60 | 4.943 | Orange |
| 4 | Robert Hanlen | 238.37 | 5.305 | Black |
| 5 | Keith Bare | 214.71 | 5.266 | Yellow |
| 6 | James Ulsh | 187.75 | 5.982 | Yellow |
Amateur Class Highlights
Race Winner: Bryan Williamson
Bryan Williamson claimed first place in the NASCAR Amateur class with a race result of 250.40. Mike Strong finished second, 6.87 behind the winner, while Marc Winz completed the podium in third place.
Fastest Lap: Marc Winz — 4.943
Marc Winz recorded the fastest lap in the Amateur class at 4.943, demonstrating excellent single-lap pace despite finishing third overall.
Mike Strong and Marc Winz were separated by just 1.93, while Robert Hanlen finished fourth only 3.23 behind Marc.
Amateur Podium
- Bryan Williamson — 250.40
- Mike Strong — 243.53
- Marc Winz — 241.60
FASTEST LAP AWARDS
| Class | Driver | Best Lap | Best Lane |
|---|---|---|---|
| NASCAR Expert | Doug Yarbrough | 4.633 | Blue |
| NASCAR Amateur | Marc Winz | 4.943 | Orange |
Doug Yarbrough recorded the fastest lap across both classes with a time of 4.633.
RACE-DAY SUMMARY
| Statistic | NASCAR Expert | NASCAR Amateur |
|---|---|---|
| Total Competitors | 8 | 6 |
| First Place | Piper Clark | Bryan Williamson |
| Winning Result | 286.20 | 250.40 |
| Second Place | Aaron Rothstein | Mike Strong |
| Third Place | Shawn Sweeney | Marc Winz |
| Margin of Victory | 0.73 | 6.87 |
| Fastest Lap | 4.633 | 4.943 |
| Fastest Lap Driver | Doug Yarbrough | Marc Winz |
A total of 14 racers competed across the two NASCAR classes at TWISTER.
CLOSING REMARKS
The October 23 race sessions featured close competition in both classes. Piper Clark secured a narrow victory in NASCAR Expert, while Bryan Williamson led the NASCAR Amateur field.
Doug Yarbrough and Marc Winz earned fastest-lap honors in their respective classes. Congratulations to both class winners and all competitors who participated in the event.
Thank you to all racers for another competitive day of slot car racing at TWISTER.
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