Matt Sheppard Claims Victory at All-Tech Raceway's Sunshine Swing Night 3

Matt Sheppard Claims Victory at All-Tech Raceway's Sunshine Swing Night 3

By Michael Anderson

February 8, 2025 at 04:54 PM

Matt Sheppard dominated Night 3 of the 'Sunshine Swing' at All-Tech Raceway in Lake City, FL, securing a $6,000 victory in the 40-lap Modified feature. Starting from second position, Sheppard led wire-to-wire on the fast-paced surface for his 51st career series win and first since September 2024.

Matt Sheppard racing dirt modified car

Matt Sheppard racing dirt modified car

Larry Wight finished second in his F.X. Caprara Car Companies No. 99L, while Tim Fuller completed the podium. Darren Smith and Tanner Van Doren rounded out the top five.

Notable performances included:

  • Bobby Hackel charged from 25th to finish 7th
  • Stewart Friesen recovered from an early incident to finish 6th
  • Tanner Van Doren set the fastest lap at 19.815 seconds

In the Sportsman division, Paulie Hartwig III captured his first win of the week in the 30-lap feature, earning $2,000. He outdueled Donovan Lussier on a late-race restart and held off Payton Talbot for the victory.

The 'Sunshine Swing' concludes Saturday with a 50-lap, $7,500-to-win Modified feature and a 30-lap, $2,000-to-win Sportsman event, plus Crown Vics completing the tripleheader at All-Tech Raceway.

Modified Feature Results (40 laps):

  1. Matt Sheppard
  2. Larry Wight
  3. Tim Fuller
  4. Darren Smith
  5. Tanner Van Doren
  6. Stewart Friesen
  7. Bobby Hackel IV
  8. Tyler Siri
  9. Danny Bouc
  10. Chris Curtis

Sportsman Feature Results (30 laps):

  1. Paulie Hartwig III
  2. Payton Talbot
  3. Donovan Lussier
  4. Logan Watt
  5. Connor Crane

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