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Hammaker, Spicer and Zook Win at Port Royal Speedway

Doug Hammaker earned his second career 410 sprint car victory at Port Royal Speedway on Saturday, July 11.

Hammaker started sixth in the 25-lap feature and moved into third place on the opening lap. He passed Devin Adams for second before taking the lead from Nash Ely following a late restart.

Ely finished second, and Logan Wagner placed third. Jason Shultz finished fourth, and Lance Dewease completed the top five.

Austin Bishop received the Ramsey’s Car Wash Hard Charger Award and the J&S Classics Warrior Award, earning an additional $1,500.

Josh Spicer won the Penns Valley Meat Market 305 sprint car feature for his second career victory at Port Royal Speedway.

Spicer started eighth and moved into third place during the opening two laps. He passed Dylan Shatzer for the lead during the first half of the 20-lap race.

Kolby Weaver finished second, followed by Shatzer, Dustin Young and Zach Rhodes.

Ryan Zook won the River Rock Campground & RV Park Limited Late Model feature for his fourth career victory at the speedway.

Zook led most of the 20-lap race before a caution with one lap remaining. Gunnar Walls briefly moved ahead on the final lap, but Zook regained the lead before the two cars made contact near the finish line.

Zook was credited with the victory. Walls finished second, Spike Moore placed third, Lane Snook finished fourth and Kyle Lee placed fifth.

Port Royal Speedway is scheduled to return to action Saturday, July 18, with 410 sprint cars, 358 sprint cars and PA Sprint Series 305 sprint cars. The event will also include the Port Royal Speedway Ministries’ Christmas in July promotion.

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