Mark Smith in victory lane after one of his many USCS triumphs this year. (USCS photo)

Smith Gets Back On The Winning Train

CHATHAM, La. — USCS Thunder Tour point leader Mark Smith got back to winner’s circle Saturday night during the finale of the two-night USCS Winter Heat event at Chatham Speedway.

After being defeated in USCS competition for the first time this season on Friday night, Smith raced from sixth starting spot to win the 30-lap main event.

It was his sixth USCS victory in seven races this year and his seventh overall triumph.

Ohio veteran Greg Wilson finished second with Koty Adams, Channin Tankersley and Tony Stewart rounding out the top five.

The finish:

Mark Smith, Greg Wilson, Koty Adams, Channin Tankersley, Tony Stewart, Dale Howard, Danny Smith, Howard Moore, Terry Gray, Jake Knight, Alex Lyles, Jim Shuster, Landon Britt, Mallie Shuster, Jeff Willingham, Chase Howard, Tommy Hall, Eric Gunderson, Morgan Turpen, Ronny Howard.