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Ashton Winger, shown earlier this season, won Friday's late model feature at Buckshot Speedway. (Jim DenHamer photo)

Hardy & Winger Star At East Bay

GIBSONTON, Fla. — The Winternationals kicked off Thursday night at East Bay Raceway Park with Kyle Hardy and Ashton Winger claiming Crate Racin’ USA late model victories.

Hardy started on the pole and won the opening 25-lap event, beating fifth-starter Phillip Cobb to the checkered flag.

Baily Cardwell, Daniel Woody and Will Roland rounded out the top five.

Winger also started on the pole and held off 11th-starting Matt Henderson to claim the 25-lap nightcap.

Tyler Millwood, Daniel Dial and Brent Trimble completed the top five.

Street stocks were also on the card, with Michael Santangelo and Tucker Anderson winning the two main events.