4/5/2026
Crate Racin' USA
Cameron & Finley Win Friday Night Action at North Alabama
(Tuscumbia, AL – April 5, 2026) – After the postponement of the Rogers-Dabbs Performance Parts Crate Racin’ USA Late Model Sportsman Tour “Rumble by the River” due to expected weekend rain, North Alabama Speedway shifted gears and delivered a full night of weekly racing on Friday, April 3rd—and the fans in attendance were treated to an exciting night of action across all divisions.
A strong field of eight drivers signed in for the CRUSA Late Model Sportsman division, and it was Timmie Cameron who rose to the occasion. Cameron set the tone early by topping Z Speed Shop Qualifying with a blistering lap of 14.629 seconds before backing it up in the feature.
Cruz Wallace led the opening circuit of the 15-lap main event, but Cameron quickly took over on lap two and never looked back. The driver of the No. 18TC machine led the remaining 14 laps to secure the victory in convincing fashion. Wallace settled for second, followed by Steven Isbell in third. Keaton Baker and Charlie Ray Howell rounded out the top five.
CRUSA Late Model Sportsman – Feature Results (15 Laps):
1-Timmie Cameron
2-Cruz Wallace
3-Steven Isbell
4-Keaton Baker
5-Charlie Ray Howell
6-Randall Vaden
7-Sonya Vaden
8-Lake Carson (DNS)
Lap Leaders: Wallace (1), Cameron (2-15)
The CRUSA Modified Sportsman division brought the largest field of the night with 11 entries, and it was a dominant performance by Cale Finley that headlined the action.
Finley wasted no time getting to the front, taking control early and leading all 15 laps en route to a flag-to-flag victory in the feature event. Darren Jewell crossed the line in second after winning his heat race earlier in the evening, while Mike Henn charged forward to complete the podium in third.
Willpenny Smith and Marty May completed the top five, while Payton Harville made an impressive run through the field to finish sixth after starting tenth.
CRUSA Modified Sportsman – Feature Results (15 Laps):
1-Cale Finley
2-Darren Jewell
3-Mike Henn
4-Willpenny Smith
5-Marty May
6-Payton Harville
7-Tracy Terrell
8-Isaac Gipson
9-Jamie Williams (DNF)
10-Dale Ledlow (DNF)
11-Jay Cooper (DNS)
Lap Leaders: Finley (1-15)
Despite the change in plans, North Alabama Speedway delivered a successful and competitive night of racing, proving once again the strength of its weekly program and the dedication of its racers and fans.
Attention now turns to the next big event at the Tuscumbia oval, as the Topless Outlaw Dirt Racing Series rolls into town on Saturday, April 18th for another exciting night of dirt track action.
Fans can stay up to date with the latest news, schedules, and results by following North Alabama Speedway on Facebook and visiting their official website.
Article Credit: Cody Earley
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