3/30/2026
Crate Racin' USA
Brooks Claims CRUSA Street Stock Victory on Opening Night at Windy Hollow
(Eastaboga, AL – March 30, 2026) – A new era began at Windy Hollow Speedway on Saturday night, and Nic Brooks made sure his name was etched into the opening chapter under new ownership, capturing the CRUSA Street Stock feature in impressive fashion.
With 14 entries on hand for the season opener in Owensboro, Kentucky, the CRUSA Street Stock division delivered an exciting 15-lap main event that saw Brooks charge from the fourth row to victory lane. The driver of the No. 51 machine showed speed early, setting fast time in qualifying with a lap of 16.331 seconds before backing it up when it mattered most.
Pole-sitter Chase Estes jumped out to the early lead and controlled the opening portion of the race, but Brooks steadily worked his way forward through the field. Near the midway point, Brooks made his move, slipping past Estes to take over the top spot.
Once out front, Brooks maintained command and drove on to secure his first stock car victory in several years, a breakthrough moment for the Kentucky driver on a night filled with excitement and renewed energy at the historic facility.
Estes held on for a strong runner-up finish, while Matt Kelley completed the podium in third after a consistent performance throughout the evening. Derrick Tillman turned heads with a hard-charging drive from 14th to finish fourth, earning one of the most impressive runs of the night. Blaze Melton rounded out the top five.
CRUSA Street Stock Feature Results:
1-Nic Brooks
2-Chase Estes
3-Matt Kelley
4-Derrick Tillman
5-Blaze Melton
6-Terrence Phelps
7-Adam Elliott
8-Jansen Morris
9-Cody Jordan
10-Kaleb Robertson
11-Kyle Smithson
12-Darrell Hartman
13-Travis Sneed
14-Jimmy Kessinger (DNS)
Earlier in the program, Chase Estes and Matt Kelley each scored heat race victories, while Brooks set the tone with fast time honors in qualifying.
Fans were treated to a high-energy program that also featured the Midwest 410 Thunder Sprints and the Midwest Mini Sprint Association.
In the Midwest 410 Thunder Sprint main event, Cameron La Rose made a thrilling last-corner pass to capture his first career feature win over Trey Osborne, with Jadon Rogers finishing third. Meanwhile, Johnson Ginder continued his winning ways in the Midwest Mini Sprint Series, picking up his first victory of the 2026 season. Zach Roell finished second, followed by Adam Hirsch in third.
Windy Hollow Speedway will return to action on Sunday, April 19th with a full racing program featuring CRUSA Street Stocks, Crate Late Models, Rusty Bolts, Bombers, Mini Stocks, Economies, and Jr. Crown Vics.
Photo Credit: Josh James Artwork
Article Credit: Cody Earley
