Archive for category: Trever Feathers

Feathers unloaded as one of twenty-nine competitors on hand to take a shot at capturing the Fall Classic.  Mother Nature threatened the region all weekend and despite some minor delays as a result, Natural Bridge Speedway did finally get action underway and complete the night’s action.

Despite hitting the track for time trials in the back half of the field, Feathers put the 3rd quickest lap of the qualifying session on the board, earning him the pole of the third heat race.

Feathers dominated the 8-lap heat race, winning by 1.553 seconds over runner-up Cody Wright.

The heat race victory put Feathers into the Dash 4 Cash that would set the first three rows of the feature lineup.  By luck of the draw, he started outside the front row and held the runner-up spot in the early going.

Feathers was challenging for the lead in the Dash when the handling of his ride changed abruptly.  He ultimately slipped to a 3rd place finish.

After an early evening rain delay, the program was moved along quickly—that limited Feather’s time to investigate the handling issue prior to the main event.  The team checked the car over but was unable to identify what caused the sudden change in handling.

The 50-lap feature provided plenty of time for Feathers to find his way to the front from his 3rd starting spot.  Seven laps into the race he moved past Justin Williams to claim 2nd and set his sights on leader Kyle Hardy.

Still battling the earlier issues that cropped up, Feathers pursued the top spot but was unable to get there.  He settled for the runner-up finish just 1.684 seconds back.

“Our car was so good all night but we did develop some kind of issue a few laps into the dash and we fought that the rest of the night.”, Feathers commented.  “Early on it was really in the track but then I just got loose on entry.  It was still a good night for us and a good way to wrap up our year.“

Feathers was fast out of the trailer with his McFarland Custom Painting & Wall Coverings, Larry Royston’s Septic Services, Martins Pumping Service, Feathers & Sons Roofing, North River Farm, Leggett Engine Research, Hot Rod Septic Treatment, Team Zero Race Cars, Shane McDowell Racing, Coffelt Graphics, Larry Royston Properties, Larry Royston Equipment, Fox Racing Shox, Bo Feathers Racing, Clem’s Garage, No.20 Sunday evening in Delaware, posting the 2nd quickest effort in hot laps.

In his heat race, Feathers blasted from the 4th starting spot to the runner-up position on the opening lap.  He gave chase to leader Bryan Bernheisel but soon noticed his No.20 began pushing water out the overflow.  The engine temp began to climb, forcing the Winchester, VA native to the pits prematurely and making him officially the 8th place finisher.

Feathers’ team found the source of their problem.  A clump of mud had knocked the belt off the water pump.  With repairs made, Feathers joined the rear of the starting lineup for the 30-lap feature. 

At the drop of the green on the main event, Feathers once again showed how good his Team Zero car was.  He charged toward the front, cracking the top ten before the race was ten laps old.

Feathers reached 8th a few laps later and appeared poised to be headed toward the top five when the car suddenly got tight and pushed hard entering the turns.

Feathers lost a couple of spots and had his hands full with a very ill-handling racecar.  Just past the halfway mark, rather than fight and abuse his equipment, he took it pit-side and was credited with 14th.

The reason for the sudden change quickly became apparent.  A clump of mud had caved in the filler panel, which is located above the nose of the car.

“Well, I guess that’s racing.”, Feathers said about his tough night.  “With the speeds we run here, aerodynamics are critical.  Once our filler panel was caved in like that, I had my hands full.  We can’t afford to bust our stuff up, so I had to call it a night.“

“I love coming here.  The facility, the people…hanging out with guys like Clayton (Peters) and everyone we see when we are here.  I love the trip over the Bay Bridge anytime I can do that.  But man, we haven’t had any luck here lately.“

Exactly one week after his super late model win at Port Royal Speedway, Feathers made a rare limited late model start Friday night.

Feathers was part of a 20 car field signed into compete for the $1,992 winner’s share of the Nichole Hess Tribute Race at Winchester Speedway in his Virginia hometown.

Feathers served notice quickly that he would be a factor by posting quick time in qualifying.  He followed that up with a runner-up finish to Brad Omps in his heat race.

In the feature event, Feathers started 6th but moved quickly to the front, taking command on lap five.  It was never in question after that as the Winchester, VA native was never challenged.  He claimed the victory by four seconds over veteran Gary Stuhler.

“I have to thank Brad for the opportunity to drive his car.  His stuff is always good and this car was spot on tonight.  I could run it wherever I wanted and as hard as I needed to.“, a very happy Feathers said.  “Always cool to win here our hometown.”