Father-Son Duo Completes Historic Sweep at East Coast Indoor Dirt Nationals
Pat Bealer emerged victorious in a thrilling BELFOR Property Restoration East Coast Indoor Dirt Nationals at CURE Insurance Arena, completing a remarkable family sweep after his son Zack's win the previous night.
Dirt track racer crosses finish line
Starting from sixth position, Pat Bealer patiently worked his way through the field in the 40-lap feature. The defining moment came on lap 28 when he executed a bold three-wide move through lapped traffic to pass race leader Anthony Perrego. Despite multiple late-race cautions, Bealer maintained his lead to secure what he called "the biggest win in my 32-year career."
The race began with Zack Bealer leading the first eight laps from pole position before Perrego took command on lap nine. Pat Bealer's charge to the front intensified after lap 18, when he broke into the top five and began picking off competitors along the bottom of the track.
Kenny Miller III finished second, followed by Keith McIntyre, Briggs Danner, and Billy Pauch Jr. rounding out the top five. Miller also claimed the $500 Bob Hilbert Sportswear Dash for Cash victory against the weekend's top 10 competitors.
Final Results (Top 10):
- Pat Bealer
- Kenny Miller III
- Keith McIntyre
- Briggs Danner
- Billy Pauch Jr
- Lukas Kostic
- Luke Thomas
- Alex Bright
- Billy Koch
- Zack Bealer
Billy Koch's performance deserves special mention, as he advanced from the C-Main through the B-Main to finish ninth in the A-Main, demonstrating remarkable skill and determination.
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