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Matt Hirschman (Dallas Breeze photo)

Hirschman Wins Ninth North-South Shootout

ASHEBORO, N.C. — Matt Hirschman continued his domination of big-money events on the tour-type modified circuit Saturday evening at Caraway Speedway.

Hirschman held off Patrick Emerling to win the 21st annual North-South Shootout at the third-mile asphalt track.

It was the ninth time Hirschman has won the event that was originally run at Concord Speedway.

It was the third straight year that Hirschman has won the 125-lap event, earning $10,000.

Emerling finished second, with Andy Seuss, Gary Putnam and Austin Kochenash rounding out the top five.

The finish:

Matt Hirschman, Patrick Emerling, Andy Seuss, Gary Putnam, Austin Kochenash, Jason Myers, Carson Loftin, Tom Buzze, Jimmy Blewett, Josh Lowder, Burt Myers, Paulie Hartwig III, Michael Ritch, Jake Crum, John Smith, Riley Neal, Chris Hatton, Jonathan Cash, Kyle Cisco, Cody Norman, Brian Loftin.