Just when it seemed logan_seavey was destined for a runner-up finish, in the blink of an eye, everything changed during the final laps of Saturday night’s 18th running of the
#FallNationals at Indiana’s Lawrenceburg Speedway.
Seavey (Sutter, California) led the initial 15 laps of the feature before giving way to Justin Grant who led the next 10 circuits and appeared in total control until five laps remaining. But when Grant’s right rear tire let go with five to go, that reopened the door for Seavey who seized the moment and raced away to his second consecutive Fall Nationals triumph.
For his efforts, Seavey collected a $30,000 payday, encompassing a $20,000 winner’s share, plus a $10,000 bonus as part of the nosenergydrink Hoosier Trifecta. Seavey finished all three Trifecta events on the podium, including a pair of victories at Tri-State Speedway’s Haubstadt Hustler and Lawrenceburg’s Fall Nationals, plus a third place result at Kokomo Speedway’s Sprint Car Smackdown.
Meanwhile, wi...