Horton & Wooten Dominate, Thomas Takes Contender Title

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Sim Wrap Market Contender Series

Late Model Stock Cars
February 18, 2026
Myrtle Beach Speedway
125 Lap Features
Overall Pole Winner: Chase Williamson (18.824 seconds)


Split 1 Summary

Race Winner: Chris Horton – Started 3rd (invert), 123 laps led, 11th career SARA win
Margin of Victory: -2.022 seconds

Top Five: Josh Parrish (2nd), Chase Williamson (3rd), Carter Levi (4th), Matt Vorndran (5th)
Hard Charger: Chris Shepard – 9 positions gained (15th to 6th)


Split 2 Summary

Race Winner: Drew Wooten – Started 4th (invert), 110 laps led, 7th career SARA win
Margin of Victory: -0.217 seconds (GWC finish)

Top Five: Collin Murphy (2nd), Alex Thomas (3rd), Dante Curtis (4th), Blake Throneburg (5th)
Hard Charger: Thomas Dean – 9 positions gained (19th to 10th)


Champion: Alex Thomas
12 Starts • 4 Wins • 11 Top Fives • 11 Top Tens • 186 Laps Led
1st Career SARA Championship