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Herbert and Stevenson Score Weekend Wins with CRUSA Late Model Sportsman Tour

(Eastaboga, AL – August 18, 2025) – The Rogers-Dabbs Performance Parts Crate Racin’ USA Late Model Sportsman Tour shared the stage with the CRUSA Dirt Late Model Series this past weekend, making stops at Penton Raceway in Lafayette, AL on Friday and Senoia Raceway in Senoia, GA on Saturday. Two different winners added their names to the record books, as Koulten Herbert and Payton Stevenson each claimed victories.

Friday night marked the series’ first-ever appearance at the tight bullring of Penton Raceway, and 25 drivers checked in for the $1,500-to-win feature. Pole sitter Austin Bloodworth looked to be in control for much of the 25-lap main event, but Locust Grove, Georgia’s Koulten Herbert had other plans. Charging from his fifth starting position, Herbert made a decisive late-race pass to score his first series victory.

Bloodworth held on to finish runner-up, followed by Griffin Smith, Chase Giddens, and points leader Brayden Johnson rounding out the top five.

Penton Feature Results (25 Laps):

1. 611-Koulten Herbert[5]
2. 24-Austin Bloodworth[1]
3. 22-Griffin Smith[4]
4. 12C-Chase Giddens[8]
5. 175-Brayden Johnson[2]
6. 42-Jake Traylor[3]
7. 67-Logan Bradford[12]
8. 12-Steven Bryant[11]
9. 111-Brennen Shirley[15]
10. 4T-Tristan Wright[19]
11. 00W-Kannon West[20]
12. 7K-Matthew Kade[17]
13. T9-Brodie Thompson[23]
14. 72-Trevor McMullan[7]
15. 34F-Landon Frix[22]
16. 61-Caleb Ashby[18]
17. S21-Shane Stodghill[13]
18. 15-Marty Massey[16]
19. 00-Richie Stephens[9]
20. 16-Josh Lanford[14]
21. 79-Chad Wallace[10]
22. 25-Charley Cowart[6]
23. 18R-Colby Thomas[21]
24. 31-Justus Maurice[24]
25. (DNS) GB9-Brian Womack

The tour then traveled north to Senoia Raceway on Saturday for a $2,000-to-win event at the famed “gray clay” oval. A stellar field of 35 entries was on hand, and the night produced the series’ eighth different winner in eight races this season.

McDonough, Georgia’s Payton Stevenson powered his #4 machine into the lead with 16 laps to go and never looked back, holding off a hard-charging Bloodworth, who finished second for the second straight night. Logan Bradford made a strong drive through the field to finish third, while Daniel Brewer and Caleb Ashby completed the top five.

Senoia Feature Results (30 Laps):

1. 4-Payton Stevenson[5]
2. 24-Austin Bloodworth[3]
3. 67-Logan Bradford[12]
4. 22-Daniel Brewer[20]
5. 12-Caleb Ashby[6]
6. 15-Marty Massey[11]
7. 6-Chase Blackwell[15]
8. 7K-Matthew Kade[9]
9. 175-Brayden Johnson[10]
10. 27W-Wesley Marchman[17]
11. 12C-Chase Giddens[1]
12. 121-Anthony Mayo[14]
13. 24H-Frank Hunnicutt[16]
14. 98-Josh Copeland[21]
15. T9-Brodie Thompson[2]
16. 27P-Parker Marchman[7]
17. 22R-Darrin Ray[4]
18. 111-Brennen Shirley[18]
19. 94D-Brandon McDaniel[19]
20. B1-Braxtin Barber[8]
21. 16-Josh Lanford[22]
22. B01-Bryson Hickman[13]
23. 27-Kayli Kade

Despite two new winners, the points battle remained steady at the top. Brayden Johnson of Moultrie, GA extended his advantage to 36 points over Caleb Ashby, who impressively rebounded on Saturday by driving a backup car after engine trouble sidelined his own ride at Penton.

Chase Giddens continues to climb, now just 48 points out of the lead after notching a fourth and eleventh over the weekend. Brennen Shirley and Brodie Thompson round out the current top five in the standings.

CRUSA Late Model Sportsman Tour Points (Top 5):
1-Brayden Johnson (175) – 612
2-Caleb Ashby (61) – 576 (-36)
3-Chase Giddens (12C) – 564 (-48)
4-Brennen Shirley (111) – 542 (-70)
5-Brodie Thompson (T9) – 460 (-152)

The tour returns on October 17th at Talladega Short Track for a $2,000-to-win feature, making up the rain-postponed June 14th event. From there, the season concludes with marquee events at Needmore Speedway (Nov. 21-22) and Swainsboro Raceway (Nov. 28-29).

The Rogers-Dabbs Performance Parts Crate Racin’ USA Late Model Sportsman Tour is proudly supported by: Rogers-Dabbs Performance Parts, Chevrolet Performance, Hoosier Racing Tires, VP Racing Fuels, VP Racing Lubricants, Knowles Race Parts and Bodies, Competition Racing Equipment, Cruise with the Champions, Savage Chassis, Velocita by Melissa Markewitz, Bama Sheds & Pole Barns, MatMan Designs, WesPro JCB, Scorpion Race Cars, Columbus Sports Cards, and MyRacePass.

For full results, points, and upcoming schedule, visit CrateRacinUSA.com and follow Crate Racin’ USA on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.

Penton Photo by: Rich Images 22 Photography
Senoia Photo by: Praterphotos.com

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