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Late flat in Scorcher at Bulls Gap drops McDowell to fifth

Wednesday night found Shane McDowell Racing in action at Volunteer Speedway (Bulls Gap, Tenn.) with Dale McDowell competing with the Valvoline Iron-Man Southern Series for the 15th annual Scorcher. (Kevin Ritchie photo)

Drawing 33 cars, McDowell laid down the third-fastest time in his group before placing first in his heat. Starting the $12,000-to-win A-Main in third, Dale powered past early pacesetter Cory Hedgecock for the lead on lap 19 and looked to have the field covered when he suffered a flat right-rear tire with five circuits remaining. He rebounded to finish in the 50-lapper, which came behind Hedgecock, Michael Chilton, Scott Bloomquist, and Cla Knight.

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