Justin Peck dominated the American Sprint Car Series (ASCS) National Tour season opener at Volusia Speedway Park, leading all 25 laps to secure his first career ASCS National Tour victory and a $3,000 prize.

The Rudeen Racing driver, partnering with the team for the first time, showcased exceptional speed throughout the event. Peck qualified fastest in his group, won Heat Race 3, and finished second in the Dash before his commanding Feature performance.

Despite pressure from 20-year-old Emerson Axsom and five-time ASCS National Tour champion Sam Hafertepe Jr., Peck maintained control throughout the race. Axsom finished second after starting fourth, while Hafertepe claimed third from a sixth-place start.

Key Race Highlights:

• Austin McCarl earned Hard Charger honors, advancing from 14th to 5th
• Emerson Axsom set Quick Time with a 14.165-second lap
• Heat race wins: Matt Covington, Hank Davis, Justin Peck, Blake Hahn, and Sam Hafertepe
• Tyler Clem won the Smith Titanium Last Chance Showdown

Feature Results (Top 10):

1. Justin Peck
2. Emerson Axsom
3. Sam Hafertepe Jr.
4. Brady Bacon
5. Austin McCarl
6. Brian Brown
7. Cole Macedo
8. Scotty Thiel
9. Matt Covington
10. Danny Dietrich

The ASCS National Tour continues at Volusia on January 31 with another $3,000-to-win event as part of the 54th DIRTcar Nationals.

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