Rob's Race Recap - 6/6/2026 - The Showdown at Sunset 291
- Jun 8
- 2 min read
Rougemont, NC --
D & R Properties Future Flyers
Future Flyers kicked off the night with Preston Moore working his way from inside the second row to take the lead before the first turn. With a natural technical style of driving, he was able to maintain his lead to Sunrise Contracting Services Victory Lane.
Choice Automotive Chargers
With Caden Everhart leading them to the green, it took Todd Garren less than a lap to assume the lead. Todd paced the field the next fourteen laps until a caution for Thomas Lee’s blown engine. On the restart Brody Duggins wrestled the top spot away from Garren and keep it out front until the checkered flag. Garren finished second with Tripp Evans in third.
VA Mini Cup - 1st Twin 20
Noah Matthews won the pole and lead wire to wire to park it in Sunrise Contracting Services Victory Lane Tyler Thorn finished second with Justin Groome following in third.
Showdown Series Legend National Qualifier
Jacob Gustin lead the field to the green flag, but it was Tony Arnold who was up front when they returned. Arnold showed why he’s a favorite at OCS and lead the entire way. Gustin crossed the line in second followed by Landen Pendersen.
Carolina Pro Late Model Series
Carson Ware was the pole winner, but after the invert he would start in the third spot. Talon Pelfrey would take the lead from Hudson Canipe before they completed the first lap. Pelfrey would lead until lap 27 when Ware took over the top spot. After a lap 51 caution, Pelfrey would lead lap 52, but couldn’t hold off Ware who lead the rest of the way. Pelfrey finished second with Canipe taking third.
Whistle Express Car Wash Vintage Sportsman
Craig Moore is always tough when he shows at OCS and tonight was no different. He won the pole and lead wire to wire to park it in Sunrise Contracting Services Victory Lane. Gary Lloyd crossed the line second, followed by Cory Purnell in third.
Huff’s Insurance & Realty Late Models
Bradley McCaskiill paced the field to the green and lead the first 36 laps. Blake Bledsoe took the lead at lap 37 and McCaskill had to pit for a flat tire, Bledsoe held the top spot until lap 40 when he was passed by Chase Ellis who stayed up front till parking in Sunrise Contracting Services Victory Lane. Trey Burke finished second and Bledsoe filled out the podium.
VA Mini Cup - 2nd Twin 20
After the invert was drawn at four, Ronnie Schneider brought the field to the green. Justin Groome took the lead from his outside row one spot and lead the first six laps. Noah Matthews showed just how strong he was and took over the top spot on lap seven and never looked back until he made his second visit of the night in Sunrise Contracting Victory Lane. Tyler Thorn finished second with Groome third.
Full race results from the June 6th, 2026 event can be found here:
