TRAVELERS REST, S.C. — British driver Ryan Harrison raced from third starting position to earn his first United Sprint Car Series victory Friday night at Travelers Rest Speedway.
The 2021 British Formula Stock Car champion grabbed the lead on lap five and led the remainder of the distance in the 25-lap event.
He survived a mid-race caution that brought Eric Riggins Jr. and 13-time USCS champion Terry Gray to his rear bumper for the restart.Â
On the restart, Gray got past Riggins and pursued the flying Brit until they reached several cars they were lapping and drew within three car lengths before Harrison got back in clean air.
Gray gave up the runner-up spot to Riggins a couple of laps later.Â
Riggins chased Harrison to the finish line but had to settle for second with Gray collecting the check for the final podium spot.
The finish:
- 197-Ryan Harrison[3]; 2. 47R-Eric Riggins Jr[4]; 3. 10-Terry Gray[2]; 4. 21B-Brandon McLain[7]; 5. 17-Alex Lyles[8]; 6. 23-Lance Moss[1]; 7. 51-Matt Linder[9]; 8. 36-Tim Perry[5]; 9. 7E-Eric Gunderson[6]; 10. 33-Joe Larkin[11]; 11. (DNF) 28-Jeff Willingham[10]
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