7/8/2025
Crate Racin' USA
Hazzard, Hawkins Go to Victory Lane at Greenville Speedway
(Greenville, MS - July 8, 2025) – Fireworks lit up the sky and the racing action was just as explosive at the legendary 1/4-mile gumbo oval of Greenville Speedway on Saturday, July 5th, as the Crate Racin’ USA sanctioned classes delivered thrilling battles all night long. With full grandstands and the reputation as "The Fastest Dirt Track in the South," fans were treated to a night of speed, intensity, and hometown heroes.
CRUSA Late Models (604): Hazzard Handles Business
Peter Hazzard was the man to beat all night long in the CRUSA 604 Late Model division. After topping the charts in qualifying with a blistering lap of 15.673 seconds, Hazzard backed it up with a win in Heat 1 and capped off the night with a dominant drive from the pole position to capture the feature win.
Justin Paxton made a strong charge from fifth on the grid to finish second, while Christopher McCool settled into the final podium spot. Despite strong early heat performances, Stormy Derryberry would not start the feature event.
Feature Results – CRUSA Late Models (604):
1-7P - Peter Hazzard
2-30 - Justin Paxton
3-28 - Christopher McCool
4-10MM - Derek Thornburg
5-85 - Henry Pullen
6-T4 - Jamie Toten
7-0 - Brandy Showah
(DNS) 823 - Stormy Derryberry
CRUSA Street Stocks: Hawkins Sweeps the Night
The CRUSA Street Stock division saw a flawless night from Shane Hawkins. The driver of the No. 15 machine swept both the heat and the 10-lap feature race, leading wire-to-wire in both contests. Don Hooker gave chase but couldn’t mount a serious challenge, while Jamie Toten rounded out the top three in both events.
Feature Results – CRUSA Street Stocks:
1-15 - Shane Hawkins
2-D12 - Don Hooker
3-34T - Jamie Toten
4-22 - Bobby Irby
5-T2 - Tony Shaw
6-21 - Cathryn Lusk
Up Next at Greenville Speedway
The roar returns on Saturday, July 26, 2025, for another action-packed night featuring the Lee's Body Shop CRUSA Street Stocks, River City Factory Stocks, Industrial Services Young Guns, The Vapor Shak Hot Shots, and the ever-popular CRUSA 604 Dirt Late Models. Mark your calendars and don’t miss a night of high-speed, family-friendly entertainment!
For more information, visit greenvillespeedway.net or contact the speedway at (662) 820-0654 or Greenvillespeedway@gmail.com.
Drivers looking to get in on the action can register for the 2025 season by purchasing their yearly membership through the link: https://www.myracepass.com/sanctions/1008/registrations.
Full rules for each division can be found on the respective links below:
https://weeklylatemodels.crateracinusa.com/rules/
https://latemodelsportsman.crateracinusa.com/rules/
https://modifiedsportsman.crateracinusa.com/rules/
https://streetstocks.crateracinusa.com/rules/
About Crate Racin' USA
Since its inception, Crate Racin' USA has provided a platform for grassroots drivers to showcase their talents, competing for both regional and national championships. The organization continues to thrive in the Southeast, growing its presence and providing unparalleled opportunities for racers of all levels. For more information on Crate Racin' USA, including the 2025 season schedule, results, and more, please visit www.crateracinusa.com or email crateracinusa@gmail.com
Article Credit: Cody Earley
Submitted By: Cody Earley
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