October 27, 2024

The first World Crown 300 in a decade proved to be the biggest win of Michael Hinde’s Super Late Model career.

The Hernando, Florida driver found himself in the right position at the right time, passing fellow Floridian Stephen Nasse with 51 laps remaining.

“It feels awesome,” said Hinde. “Got my very first big win here in a Pro Late Model during SpeedFest, so it really feels cool to get my first big Super win here.”

“It’s pretty cool to see them bring back the World Crown 300, especially to this place. This place is pretty special to me. You don’t see any races paying $35,000, maybe a few. It’s pretty cool to bring home that money. I’d like to donate $5,000 of my winnings to the Bigley Family Memorial Race.”

Hinde’s victory in the UARA National Tour event did not come easy. After a couple of cars spun in front of him early in the race, Hinde came to a complete stop. Although not making contact, Hinde was considered involved and was therefore sent to the back, causing him to have to drive through the field to secure the victory.

“Had a little bit of a mishap early on in the race. A few cars spun, I had nowhere to go. Unfortunately we had to go to the rear. Felt pretty good passing them cars and the cautions were timed right.”

Longtime NASCAR Truck Series competitor Johnny Sauter had the car to beat, leading the most laps. Ultimately however, tire falloff would see him lose the lead on a restart and slip back, ultimately finishing in second position.

Connor Okrzesik rounded out the podium in third. Stephen Nasse fell back to finish fourth, and polesitter Seth Christensen rounded out the top five in his Super Late Model debut.

32nd World Crown 300 Results

1. Michael Hinde
2. Johnny Sauter
3. Connor Okrzesik
4. Stephen Nasse
5. Seth Christensen
6. Bubba Pollard
7. Matt Craig
8. Gabe Sommers
9. Colin Allman -1 lap
10. Jett Noland -1 lap
11. Derek Kraus -1 lap
12. Michael Atwell -2 laps
13. Dustin Smith -2 laps
14. Billy VanMeter -2 laps
15. Gavan Boschele -3 laps
16. Nick Loden -3 laps
17. Timothy Watson -5 laps
18. Tyler Tanner -81 laps
19. Grant Thompson -92 laps
20. Dylan Bigley -139 laps
21. John Coffman -171 laps
22. Blake Clouser -195 laps
23. Michael Goddard -237 laps
24. Chase Lovelady -249 laps
25. Dave Farrington -288 laps
26. Jimmy Frazier -289 laps
27. Jim Brinkley -294 laps
28. Jake Finch -296 laps
29. Derek Thorn -296 laps
30. Terry McMahon -296 laps
31. Austin Nason -299 laps

Photos: Reid Scott/Liberty Racing Review