The racing so far in the K&N Pro Series East this season has been so good, why not double the action in one night?
One of the most famed short tracks on the East coast, South Boston Speedway, will host the WhosYourDriver.org Twin 100s on Saturday night, the third and fourth rounds of the 2019 season.
In nine races, nine different winners have graced Victory Lane and two in the past four races going on to win the championship (Harrison Burton, 2017 and Tyler Ankrum, 2018). With no former winners slated to be in Saturday night’s fields, we’re set to increase that already impressive number.
WHO’SYOURDRIVER.ORG TWIN 100s AT SOUTH BOSTON SPEEDWAY
WHAT TO WATCH FOR:
Chase Cabre is perhaps hungrier than ever to grab his first career victory.
After leading 48 laps in Race No. 2 last season at South Boston, Cabre has confidence at the 0.4-mile facility. In four career starts, he has one top five, three top 10s and two poles, statistically making it one of his best tracks. As for this season, the Tampa, Florida, native is coming off a career-best second-place finish at Bristol Motor Speedway.
His Rev Racing teammate Ruben Garcia Jr. has two top 10 finishes at SoBo, but didn’t finish either twin 100 last season due to a crash and mechanical issue, respectively. Garcia will be pulling double duty, as he plans to fly to Mexico to compete in the PEAK Mexico Series event on Sunday afternoon.
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After opting to field two full-time cars this season, the organization will field a third car for the first time in 2019 with late model driver Nick Sanchez making his series debut. The 17-year-old has yet to finish outside the top five this season, coming home second this past weekend at Virginia’s Langley Speedway.
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Derek Kraus, who won the K&N East season opener at New Smyrna and is currently running for the K&N West championship with Bill McAnally Racing, will be joined by BMR teammate Hailie Deegan in making the trip to South Boston for the first time.
Coming off one of the most dominant weekends at Bristol Motor Speedway in awhile, Rookie of the Year contender Sam Mayer is looking to build upon his momentum. The No. 21 GMS Racing driver broke the BMS track-record and won the pole and led flag-to-flag–all 150 laps–en route to his first career K&N Pro Series win.
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RACE FACTS
| RACE | WHOSYOURDRIVER.ORG TWIN 100s |
|---|---|
| PLACE | South Boston (Virginia) Speedway |
| DATE | Saturday, May 4, 2019 |
| TIME | Race No. 1: 7 p.m. ET (approx.) | Race No. 2: 9 p.m. ET (approx.) |
| TELEVISION | FansChoice.TV (live), 7 p.m.; NBCSN — Race No. 1: Wednesday, May 8, 6 p.m. ET | Race No. 2: Thursday, May 9, 6 p.m. ET |
| TRACK LAYOUT | 0.40-mile paved oval |
| 2018 WINNER | Race No. 1: Tyler Ankrum | Race No. 2: Anthony Alfredo |
| 2018 POLE | Race No. 1: Grant Quinlan | Race No. 2: Anthony Alfredo |
| EVENT SCHEDULE | SATURDAY: Garage opens: 11 a.m.; Practice: 1:30-2:15 p.m., Final Practice: 2:30-3:15 p.m.; Group Qualifying: 5:15 p.m.; Driver Autograph Session: 6 p.m.; Driver Introductions: 6:40 p.m.; WhosYourDriver.org Twin 100 No. 1: 7 p.m.; WhosYourDriver.org Twin 100 No. 2: 9 p.m. |
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| HASHTAG | #WhosYourDriverTwin100s, #KNEAST |
CREW CHIEF HANDOUT: The starting field for each WhosYourDriver.org Twin 100 race is limited to 22 starters, including provisional positions. The first 18 drivers will secure starting positions based on group qualifying for the WhosYourDriver.org Twin 100 races. The remaining four spots will be awarded through the provisional process.
The number of groups for qualifying will be determined by NASCAR. Each group qualifying session will be five (5) minutes in duration and the fastest single lap speed of each vehicle will determine starting positions 1st through 18th. Adjustments or repairs may not be made on a vehicle after the vehicle enters the track to begin the qualifying session. Vehicles may not return to the track or make any further qualifying laps unless directed to do so by a NASCAR Official or in the event of a caution. If a vehicle returns to pit road, the vehicle‘s qualifying attempt is complete. Once a vehicle‘s qualifying attempt is complete the vehicle must proceed directly to the designated impound area once it enters pit road. In the event of a caution, all vehicle‘s must exit the track. Vehicles that elect to continue must proceed directly to the re-entry area of pit road and stop to the outside of pit road. No adjustments or repairs may be made to any vehicle on pit road or in the re-entry area during a caution except the removal of tape on the grille opening only, once removed the reinstallation of tape will not be permitted.
Vehicles will be impounded after qualifying. Vehicles must qualify on race set up. Only minor adjustments will be permitted following qualifying (i.e. air pressure checked, tape removed). NASCAR Officials must oversee and authorize any and all work being done during this time period
Each WhosYourDriver.org Twin 100 race will be 100 laps (40 miles) and is to be run in one (1) segment with no scheduled breaks.
The maximum tire allotment available for this event is: Four (4) tires for practice, four (4) tires for qualifying and to begin the race for a total of eight (8) tires
The maximum tire allotment available for Race No. 2 is as follows: Four (4) tires to begin the race for a total of four (4) tires. Teams will be allowed to run the tires from Race 1.
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