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Lernerville Speedway: Ricky Thornton Jr. wins first Hillbilly Hundred

Ricky Thornton Jr. celebrates after winning the Firecracker 100 race at Lernerville Speedway on Saturday June 22, 2024. Butler Eagle file photo

Ricky Thornton Jr. pulled off an impressive wire-to-wire win Saturday night in the 57th annual Hillbilly Hundred.

It’s his first win in the long-running race at Lernerville Speedway and earned him $30,000. It’s his 13th win this season.

Jonathan Davenport, who started in the pole position, finished second after challenging Thornton for the lead following a caution on Lap 90. Thornton won by 1.397 seconds.

Max Blair climbed from 13th at the start to third.

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Hillbilly Hundred Feature (100 laps): 1. Ricky Thornton Jr., 2. Jonathan Davenport, 3. Max Blair, 4. Devin Moran, 5. Brandon Overton, 6. Mike Marlar, 7. Carson Ferguson, 8. Tim McCreadie, 9. Brandon Sheppard, 10. Tyler Erb, 11. Boom Briggs, 12. Garrett Alberson, 13. Dan Ebert, 14. Donald McIntosh, 15. Brock Pinkerous, 16. Hudson O’Neal, 17. Joseph Joiner, 18. Drake Troutman, 19. Ken Schaltenbrand, 20. Clay Harris, 21. Logan Zarin, 22. Daniel Hilsabeck, 23. Cory Lawler, 24. Colton Flinner, 25. Alex Ferree, 26. Kyle Bronson, 27. Tyler Dietz, 28. Chub Frank.

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