Jett Barnes on his way to victory Thursday at Port City Raceway. (Richard Bales Photo)
Jett Barnes on his way to victory Thursday at Port City Raceway. (Richard Bales Photo)

Barnes Bests Tulsa Restricted A Class Field

TULSA, Okla. – Jett Barnes bested a field of 49 drivers on Thursday to capture the Lucas Oil National Open Wheel 600 Series presented by Hi-Plains Building Division Restricted A Class triumph during the opening night of the KKM Giveback Classic presented by Velox Racing at Port City Raceway.

It marked the first NOW600 Series national win for Barnes, who became the division’s 47th different winner in series history.

Barnes was impressive throughout the opening round of the three-day event, winning a heat race, a qualifier and the 25-lap A Main.

Colton Key was the runner up with Chase McDougal, Scout Spraggins and Kaley Mahaffey rounding out the top five, respectively.

Jace Wren, Parker Perry, McDougal, Barnes, Jett Nunley and Key were the heat race winners. Chase Wright, Kennzzie Brown, Barnes and Corbin Rueschenberg each captured a qualifier. The B Mains were won by NOW600 Series points leader Garrett Benson, who charged from 17th to sixth in the main event, as well as Hayden Mabe and Megan Thomas.