BARBERVILLE, Fla. — Kyle Strickler’s heart sank when he looked left with five laps to go. It was legendary late model racer Scott Bloomquist challenging him for the lead. 0 (car of Bloomquist) down there and I’m like, ‘Oh, hell. This is not the right time here,” Strickler said with a chuckle.”. Bloomquist had 33 series wins and 227 series starts to Strickler’s zero series wins and 10 starts. Along with having to hold off Bloomquist for the victory, Strickler was tested throughout the 40-lap feature. Throughout the 40 laps, Strickler, Bailes and Bloomquist looked as though they were connected by rubber bands.

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