Billy Weeks Shamrock Challenge a success despite weather delay

ROCKINGHAM, N.C. — Despite Saturday’s stormy weather causing a delay and turning the two-day event into a one-day race, the second annual bracket racing Billy Weeks Shamrock Challenge was a complete success at the Rockingham Dragway.

The following drivers claimed victory in their respective categories:

• Warm-Up Race

Winner: Ken Batchelor

Runner-Up: Tyler Mayhew

• Jr. Street

Winner: Bladen Core

Runner-Up: Brian Adkins II

• Sportsman

Winner: Joshua Dial

Runner-Up: William Locklear

• Motorcycle

Winner: Joshua Dial

Runner-Up: Cedric Mingo

• Jr. Dragster

Winner: Autumn Adkins

Runner-Up: Dallas Locklear

• Pro

Winner: Matt Ricchezza

Runner-Up: Jeff Knight

• Super Pro

Winner: Blane Parrish

Runner-Up: T.G. Paschal

Looking ahead, the Rockingham Dragway will host the 5th installment of the Dig and Die season opener from March 21-22, followed by the Import Face-Off national car show on Sunday. From March 27-29, the track will welcome the Radical Outlaw Racing Series for the Battle for the Thrones. The Dragway will also host the 27th annual Big John Memorial Bracket Championship from May 24-26 and the Sandhills Championship from Aug. 30 to Sept. 1.