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Zook, Stoner, and Reed Secure Feature Wins at Hagerstown Speedway

Hagerstown Speedway hosted a full slate of racing action Saturday night, featuring Late Model Sportsman, Semi Late, and Pure Stock divisions.

Late Model Sportsman
Ryan Zook led flag-to-flag to win the 20-lap Late Model Sportsman feature. Starting from the pole, Zook held off Shawn Shoemaker and Brian Booze, who finished second and third, respectively. Rounding out the top five were Brad Omps and DJ Myers. A total of 28 cars were entered in the division.

Zook also set the fastest time in time trials with a lap of 19.466 seconds and won Heat 1. Other heat winners included Justin Weaver and Jeremy Pilkerton. Brandon Bard won the LCQ to transfer into the feature event.

Semi Late
Jason Stoner claimed the 15-lap Semi Late feature after starting second. Steve Kent, who started from the pole and was fastest in both qualifying and hot laps, finished second. Bryan Kerns, Dillon Wilson, and Justin Michael completed the top five. The division featured 10 entries.

Pure Stock
Keith Reed captured the win in the 15-lap Pure Stock feature after starting sixth. He was followed by Nathaniel Younker and William Ecton Jr. in second and third. Dylan Beavers and Dave Friedrich rounded out the top five. Younker and Tyler Fisher won their respective heat races. Randy Linaburg recorded the fastest time in hot laps at 23.156 seconds.

The evening showcased competitive fields across all three divisions, with drivers from multiple starting positions making gains to finish in the top ranks.

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