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Dennis Erb Jr., shown earlier this season, won Friday's Toilet Bowl opener at Clarksville Speedway. (Paul Arch photo)

Last-Lap Pass Lifts Erb At Toilet Bowl

CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. — Dennis Erb Jr. passed leader Josh Rice on the final lap to claim the $3,000 victory on the opening night of the 19th annual Tuckasee Toilet Bowl Classic at Clarksville Speedway.

Erb started on the pole and led the first 12 laps before giving way to Rice during the middle stages of the race. Erb kept within striking distance and grabbed the lead on the 25th and final lap.

Rice finished second, with Brian Shirley, Tanner English and Josh Putnam rounded out the top five.

Watch Saturday night’s Toilet Bowl Classic finale on SPEED SPORT affiliate PitRow.tv.

The finish:

Dennis Erb Jr., Josh Rice, Brian Shirley, Tanner English, Josh Putnam, Jason Riggs, Dewayne Kiefer, Matt Cooper, Dillon Tidmore, Brad Skinner, Michael Seibers, Jadon Frame, Rusty Schlenk, Richard Frost, Darren Wireman, Larry Barber Jr., Robert Ardry, Ronnie Cooper, Brandon Tibaldi, Joe Denby, Cyle Forgy, Phillip Cales, David Seibers, Randy Todd, Pete Crum.