Story By: RYAN DELPH / RAY COOK RACING – BRASSTOWN, NC – Ray Cook returned to racing action on Saturday, November 18 in the 35th edition of the ‘Gobbler,’ which was held for the very first time at Duck River Raceway Park in Wheel, Tennessee.
The Hunt the Front Super Dirt Series presided over the single-day special event, which drew 29 competitors to the Volunteer State oval.
Ray knocked down the sixth quickest lap in Group A during the qualifying session prior to grabbing the third transfer spot through his stacked heat race. After starting the $10,000 to win headliner from the inside of the sixth row, the Brasstown, North Carolina ace was able to advance past a trio of competitors during the 50-lap contest to finish in the eighth position. Complete results from the ‘Gobbler’ can be viewed online by clicking on www.htfseries.com.
The Ray Cook Racing team is slated to take the upcoming November 24-25 weekend off from competition, but would like to wish everyone a Happy Thanksgiving. The #53 will take to the track next on Saturday, December 2 at Buckshot Speedway in Clanton, Alabama. The inaugural running of the ‘Holiday Hustle’ will take place on December 2 and a $10,000 top prize will be on the line for the ground-pounding Super Late Models.