Feathers’ Tire Misfortune Turns into Impressive Comeback at ‘Coot’ Williams Memorial

Feathers’ night began with an outside row two start in his heat race.  He quickly surged into the runner-up spot but by the midpoint of the 8-lap qualifier, he had slipped to 3rd.  He rode home 3rd and it was good enough to make the redraw.

A little luck shined on Feathers during the redraw, putting him outside the front row for the 26-lap main event.  The first two attempts to get the race underway led to cautions but eventually, the race went green and the Winchester (VA) native took command.

Feathers led the first two circuits, then as he launched off turn two on lap three, disaster struck.  The left rear tire exploded.

Fortunately, he was able to maintain control and take his McFarland Custom Painting & Wall Coverings, George’s Used Cars, Martin’s Pumping, North River Farm, Feathers & Son’s Roofing, Leggett Engine Research, Coffelt Graphics No.20 to the hot pit inside turn four.

Feathers’ team bolted on a new left rear tire and sent their Team Zero Race Cars, Shane McDowell Racing, Fox Racing Shox machine back into the battle.

Over the remaining two dozen laps, Feathers chipped his way forward from the back of the field.  With four laps remaining, he was sitting in the 6th position, but a late surge rewarded the Trever Feathers Racing team with a 4th place finish for their efforts.

“Man, the car was so good tonight.  Our luck here is just unreal.”, Feathers commented, referring to a string of things that haven’t gone his way over the past several visits to Georgetown.

“I think we had the car to beat tonight.  Our Team Zero Race Car has speed and balance.  Those are positives we can take away.  I was really comfortable, so I hope that will carry forward to our next race.”

“I have to thank everyone who supports us in this deal.  We truly appreciate everyone.  We wouldn’t be able to do this without them.”