CONCORD, N.C. — Friday’s portion of the eighth annual World Short Track Championship at The Dirt Track at Charlotte is complete, with nine divisions running 45 heat races. The driver thundered ahead of Francis’ #6c car in turn one to take the lead he wouldn’t relinquish, earning the win in Heat Race 2. That was the opportunity Cooper, from Woodruff, SC, needed as he grabbed the win in Heat Race 3. From there, the 11-year-old Malone drove away from Jackson to win his six-lap Heat Race. Denis Gauvreau performed similarly in Heat Race 2, leading all six laps. The second COMP Cams Monster Mini Stock Heat Race didn’t deliver any late race drama. The driver of the #39 got by polesitter Austin Brown to take the Heat Race win. Six laps felt too short with how exciting Heat Race 1 was for the Thunder Bombers. This time, it was Luke Clements who was able to conquer his Heat race.

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