7/8/2025
Crate Racin' USA
McDaniel & Herrington Win on July 4th Weekend at Cochran
(Cochran, GA – July 8, 2025) – Fireworks weren’t the only thing lighting up the sky this Fourth of July weekend at Cochran Motor Speedway, as over 100 cars packed the pit area and fans filled the grandstands for a spectacular night of action. From intense mid-race battles to last-lap charges, the holiday event delivered top-tier dirt racing excitement from start to finish.
McDaniel Masters the Late Model Sportsman Field
Wiley McDaniel rose to the occasion in the CRUSA Late Model Sportsman main event, holding off fierce challenges from both Kenny Collins and a hard-charging Richie Stephens to take home the $2,000 top prize. McDaniel, who started from the outside of the front row, survived a mid-race duel with Collins and fended off Stephens' late charge in a thrilling finish.
Feature Results – Late Model Sportsman: 1. 25-Wiley McDaniel[2]; 2. 00-Richie Stephens[4]; 3. 00C-Kenny Collins[5]; 4. 94D-Brandon McDaniel[8]; 5. 9-Ches Chester[7]; 6. 14-Josh Taylor[10]; 7. 13-Landon Mathews[3]; 8. 17J-Griffin Jones[9]; 9. 28-Donnie Bazemore Jr[15]; 10. 107-Chaz Haskins[1]; 11. 68-Tim Jenson[13]; 12. 7W-Cody Whitworth[17]; 13. 17E-JJ Drawhorn[14]; 14. 387-Jacob Howell[6]; 15. 15X-Jimmy Haynes[12]; 16. 9W-Trace Woodard[11]; 17. 27W-Bobby Young[16]; 18. (DNS) D9-Dustin Deim
Herrington Hustles from 13th to Win Street Stock Thriller
The CRUSA Street Stock division feature turned into an instant classic, as Wil Herrington electrified the crowd with a stunning charge from 13th to victory lane. Early race leader Rod Tucker looked poised to control the pace, but a flurry of mid-race cautions brought Herrington and others into the mix. Herrington made his move in the closing laps and never looked back, cashing in on a $2,500 payday. Not to be outdone, Tommy Davis and Tyler Hamrick each rallied from deep in the field to round out the podium.
Feature Results – Street Stocks: 1. 7H-Wil Herrington[13]; 2. 7T-Rod Tucker[1]; 3. 04-Tommy Davis[21]; 4. 7-Roger McKenzie[5]; 5. 37-Cameron Metts[6]; 6. 22-Justin Hart[3]; 7. 17-Michael Davis[4]; 8. 55-Avery Peacock[15]; 9. 74-Tyler Hamrick[12]; 10. 107Z-Chaz Haskins[11]; 11. 49-Robert Fail[7]; 12. 77-Wes Davis[17]; 13. 28-Donnie Bazemore Jr[14]; 14. 29-Hadley Greene[18]; 15. 38-Eddie Peacock[16]; 16. 11-Chris Shaw[8]; 17. XX-Dayton Sousa[20]; 18. 55W-Devin Walker[2]; 19. 11V-Ronnie Newsome[19]; 20. 27-Paul Ledford[9]; 21. 55H-Heath Walker[10]
B Feature (Top Finishers Transferred):1. 7H-Wil Herrington; 2. 28-Donnie Bazemore Jr[2]; 3. 55-Avery Peacock[1]; 4. 38-Eddie Peacock[5]; 5. 77-Wes Davis[4]; 6. 29-Hadley Greene[7]; 7. XX-Dayton Sousa[6]; 8. 04-Tommy Davis[3]
Cochran Motor Speedway would like to thank every driver, fan, and crew member who made the July 4th weekend one to remember. With 106 cars on hand and the stands packed, the atmosphere was electric all night long.
Upcoming Events at CMS:
July 19: Regular Saturday Night Car Racing
August 2: Regular Saturday Night Car Racing
August 29–31: Labor Day Weekend Special – Factory Stock Championship
Cochran Motor Speedway is located at 241 Jim Wimberly Rd, Cochran, GA. You follow Cochran Motor Speedway on social media for updates and visit us on race night for grassroots racing at its finest!
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
Photo By: John Horne
Article Credit: Cody Earley
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