Rogers Wins Wild One at “The Rock”
Benny Gordon claims overall title; Drew Herring takes rookie of the year
By: Paul Warner
Rockingham, N.C.—Rockingham Speedway has seen its fair share of exciting finishes in the past. Well, add the finish of Mark Brooks Memorial Black’s Tire American 200 to the list of memorable moments at “The Rock.”
Rookie Drew Herring blasted by Benny Gordon with 20 laps remaining and was pulling away for his first Hooters Pro Cup win before catching lapped traffic with seven laps remaining. Herring had to check up, allowing Rogers to swing by to take the lead and hold on for the win on Saturday, Nov. 1.
“This is a pretty emotional win,” said Rogers, who took home $12,000 for the win. “I’ve won a race every year in my career since 1989, and it didn’t look like it was going to happen this year the way our luck was going lately.read more... |