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Feathers lined up 3rd for the 25-lap feature event in the 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.

The opening laps were closely contested among the top four, with Feathers hovering between 3rd and 4th over the first eight laps. 

After battling Ross Robinson and Jim Bernheisel for several laps, Feathers finally took clear possession of 3rd on lap eleven, and one lap later made his move into the runner-up spot.

With ten laps remaining, Feathers caught leader Bryan Bernheisel.  Meanwhile, Gregg Satterlee was also charging toward the front of the field and was hot on the heels of the No.20.

Feathers used the low side of the speedway during much of the main event, but was able to move to the middle and high side when he needed to in order to navigate traffic.  On lap sixteen he took command of the top spot and kept up a quick and aggressive pace through traffic to keep Satterlee at bay.

Feathers recorded his first win of 2023 by a 0.915 margin of victory.

“It’s been a while.“, a smiling Feathers said as he climbed out of his No.20 in victory lane.  “This car has been unbelievable.  We were good here last time too.  I can’t thank Shane McDowell and all the guys down in Tennessee enough.  This Team Zero car has been so good, so thanks to him and Sarah as well as Scott Bloomquist.“

“These American Racer tires have been so good.  I want to thank Dustin over there for everything he does for us.  These tires really hold up, which saves us money.  That’s really important to be able to sustain our program.“, Feathers continued.

“Thank you to my mom, my dad and my grandfather.  Thank you to my uncle Jimmy who has been a huge supporter of mine since the beginning with McFarland’s Custom Painting.  Larry and Lisa Royston do so much for me with our other car.“

Feathers went on to allude to some things happening for the team in the next couple weeks that he feels will make the team even better, especially early in the night.

“Shout out to Coffelt Graphics who always keeps our cars looking great.  Thanks to Roger at Fox Shox.  Their shocks were sweet tonight.  The horsepower Rick Leggett gives us runs so good I don’t even have to watch the gauges.  And of course, I need to thank my guys too.“, Feathers concluded.

Returning to Port Royal Speedway (where they have the most laps this year) was a good measuring stick to find out how good the new car would be, but the running of the feature event would be the true test.  There were other nights this season when Feathers was good early, only to see the tables turn completely at the end of the night.

Feathers started the 25-lap feature inside row three.  He held his ground in 5th for the first two circuits, then went to work aboard the Larry Royston’s Septic Services, Martins Pumping Service, McFarland Custom Painting & Wall Coverings, North River Farm, Leggett Engine Research, Feathers & Sons Roofing, 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.

On lap three, Feathers powered into the 2nd spot, advancing three spots in one lap.  His crosshairs were set on leader Bernheisel, and he began gradually closing the gap.  

As the race approached ten laps remaining, Feathers was clearly the faster car, using the low line to his advantage.  He was ready to pounce and claim the lead when the first caution of the event came out.

Following a Delaware Double File restart, Feathers once again took sole possession of the runner-up spot.  He remained on Bernheisel’s back bumper but wasn’t able to pull alongside.  The race ended with Feathers in 2nd.

“I didn’t need that caution but I’m pretty happy with how this Team Zero car raced for us tonight.  I was pretty sure I hadn’t forgotten how to drive.“, a noticeably more relaxed Feathers grinned, referring to the rough season he has battled through so far.

“That might be the best car I’ve ever had here.

That’s a big statement from someone who has won multiple races at ‘The Speed Palace’.  

“I want to give a big shout-out and thank you to Shane McDowell for all the support he has given us with this car.  We bought this car from him, and he has been great to work with.  We have a good piece here.  We can build on this.“, Feathers added.

“Hopefully this is the turning point for us, and we can put a solid second half of the season together.“

Feathers was slightly in disguise in the field of 25 cars that took to Winchester Speedway Saturday night for the Spence Memorial.  That’s because the Winchester native’s super late model was sporting a tribute scheme to honor his great uncle, including the No.91 Spence made famous.

The night started off a bit average for Feathers.  He timed 10th quick overall, then started and finished 3rd in his heat race.  It wasn’t flashy but he was locked into a top ten starting spot and with the main event scheduled for 51 laps, there would be plenty of time to go to the front.

Feathers took the green from outside row five.  After a dozen laps, he was still mired in 10th, treading water so to speak.  

During the middle section of the feature, Feathers made his way into 8th and held that spot for fifteen laps before beginning to gain ground again.  On lap 34, he cracked the top five, then briefly took 4th with fifteen laps remaining before dropping to 5th again.

As the race drew to a close, Feathers got one more shot at Kenny Moreland and wrestled the 4th spot away with three laps to go.  He held on there for the checkered flag.

“It was a good night but my car probably wasn’t as good as where we finished.  We got better as the night went but I think our tire choice, managing my stuff for a longer race and just giving the car what it wanted helped me move forward late in the race.“, Feathers said.  

“We have made some progress but we still aren’t where we need to be.  Good or bad, I put a lot of pressure on myself to perform.  Like most teams, we need to run well to pay our bills.”