Runner-up finisher Matthew Craig took the early lead on the green flag from polesitter Michael Atwell, and it looked like he’d have a shot to pull off a win at a track that has been a thorn in his side over the years.
However, once Pollard got by him, there was simply no keeping up with the No. 26 machine. Still, Craig was proud of the second-place result.
“Yeah, I mean, this track has been kind of tough for me. I haven’t really had many good runs,” Craig said. “So, this is nice to finish second, but you always want more, you know?”
The driver of the No. 54 says that his team simply needs to unlock the mystery of how Pollard is able to achieve so much grip throughout the duration of the corners at Cordele. They closed the gap on Friday night, but they still have work to do to keep up with Pollard at Cordele.
“The car was good. Just lacking a little grip. Bubba always has such good overall grip, the whole corner,” Craig explained. “We can’t quite get there, but we’ll keep working on it.”
NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series Playoff contender Jake Garcia came home in the third position, and he finished ahead of Gavan Boschele and Dylan Fetcho, who rounded out the top-five finishers in the race.
Atwell, the polesitter, was part of an excellent battle near the front of the field all race long, but unfortunately, mechanical issues forced him to the garage before the conclusion of the race. Atwell would finish 15th, 12 laps off the pace.
Additionally, it was an uncharacteristically rough night for Stephen Nasse, who was running around 15th place all race long. Nasse would finish the night 16th, 18 laps down to race winner Pollard.
The ASA Southern Super Series will return to Cordele Motor Speedway on Saturday night for the 125-lap conclusion to the weekend double-header. Saturday’s race will pay $10,000 to the race winner.
Saturday’s 125-lap Main Event can be streamed on RacingAmerica.tv at no additional cost for Racing America subscribers (click here to subscribe to Racing America). Racing America’s coverage of Saturday night’s events at Cordele Motor Speedway, which will include Bandoleros, Legends, and Crown Vics in addition to the ASA Southern Super Series, is set to kick off at 6:30 PM ET.