Mintz Brothers Dominate World Short Track Championship Mini Stock Feature…Again
Story By: COLBY GORNIEWICZ / DIRTCAR – CONCORD, NC – The OneDirt World Short Track Championship COMP Cams Mini Stock Feature was fueled by a fun family rivalry between Justin Mintz and his brother Austin Mintz, who finished first and second in the OneDirt World Short Track Championship for the second year in a row.
Austin claimed the inaugural OneDirt World Short Track Championship Feature last year in front of Justin, but the roles were reversed for the second episode. Justin did everything in his power to hold off multiple charges from his younger brother to secure the $2,500 payday and a new RACEQUIP helmet.
“This race means a lot more to me this year having him finish behind me. He has held last year’s race over my head for the past year, all week, today, and every other time we race. He always brings up Charlotte,” laughed Justin. “Now he is going to hear it until next time. We race out of the same shop, but we rub like we don’t even know each other. We both try to win, so racing against him makes me better for sure.”
While the first and second positions on the track were controlled mainly by the Mintz brothers, multiple drivers fought for the final podium position, including Travis Mosley, Nick Walker, Tack Brown, and Jammie Mattison, who often went three-wide on the hunt for third. It was ultimately Walker in third once the checkers fell.
Cody Ussery was awarded the COMP Cams Monster Mini Hard Charger award and one pair of Fox Racing Shox after finishing eighth from an 18th position start. And Greg Brew won the division Sportsman of the Year Award earlier in the day.
HIGHLIGHTS
FEATURE
| PLACE | DRIVER | POINTS | START |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Justin Mintz (54) Hopkins, Sc | 1 | |
| 2. | Austin Mintz (18) Hopkins, Sc | 6 | |
| 3. | Nick Walker (0W) Gaffney, Sc | 2 | |
| 4. | Jammie Mattison (97) Pelzer, Sc | 9 | |
| 5. | Tack Brown (4) Union, Sc | 5 | |
| 6. | Dustin Morris (8) Landrum, Sc | 12 | |
| 7. | Travis Mosley (19) Pontotoc, Ms | 3 | |
| 8. | Cody Ussery (00) Inman, Sc | 18 | |
| 9. | Bradley Weaver (2) Shelby, Nc | 4 | |
| 10. | Larry Housley (30H) Lenoir City, Tn | 20 | |
| 11. | Ron Brown (B25) Sumter, Sc | 11 | |
| 12. | Coby Lambert (33) Gaffney, Sc | 8 | |
| 13. | Timmy Smith (11s) Greer, Sc | 15 | |
| 14. | Stacy Brock (96) Spartanburg, Sc | 19 | |
| 15. | Matthew McDonald (05) Greenville, Sc | 24 | |
| 16. | Benjaman Peeler (16) Connelly Springs, Nc | 22 | |
| 17. | Kyle Cooper (84) Greer, Sc | 7 | |
| 18. | Dustin Bolin (8B) Gaffny, Sc | 23 | |
| 19. | Marcus Thompson (78T) Lenioir City, Tn | 13 | |
| 20. | Pete Brew (12) Leland, Nc | 26 | |
| 21. | Bailey Wagoner (30) North Wilkesboro, Nc | 25 | |
| 22. | Gary Dillon (14) Spring Hope, Nc | 17 | |
| 23. | Travis Sharpe (T2) Noah, Sc | 10 | |
| 24. | Tim Bristol (71B) Morganton, Nc | 14 | |
| 25. | Greg Brew (212) Leland, Nc | 16 | |
| 26. | Craig Overby (C25) Elm City, Nc | 21 |
LAST CHANCE SHOWDOWN 1
| PLACE | DRIVER | POINTS | START |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Stacy Brock (96) Spartanburg, Sc | 1 | |
| 2. | Benjaman Peeler (16) Connelly Springs, Nc | 5 | |
| 3. | Bradley Lambert (23) Laurens, Sc | 4 | |
| 4. | Joey Morgan (95) Zebulon, Nc | 2 | |
| 5. | Phillip Benfield (60) Hiddenite, Nc | 7 | |
| 6. | Ashley McHenry (44S) Rock Hill, Sc | 8 | |
| 7. | Jamie Massey (3) Semeca, Sc | 12 | |
| 8. | Jesse Wall (BB2) Chesnee, Sc | 3 | |
| 9. | Bailey Wagoner (30) North Wilkesboro, Nc | 9 | |
| 10. | Pete Brew (12) Leland, Nc | 6 | |
| 11. | Christopher Phillips (6) Shelby, Nc | 10 | |
| 12. | Brad Worley (32) Sugar Grove, Nc | 11 |
LAST CHANCE SHOWDOWN 2
| PLACE | DRIVER | POINTS | START |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Larry Housley (30H) Lenoir City, Tn | 1 | |
| 2. | Dustin Bolin (8B) Gaffny, Sc | 5 | |
| 3. | Randy. Weaver (89) Shelby, Nc | 2 | |
| 4. | Aaron Weed (B18) Columbia, Sc | 3 | |
| 5. | Dennis Kirk (71) Concord, Nc | 7 | |
| 6. | Ron Hill (51) | 10 | |
| 7. | Kevin Atwell (95A) Rural Retreat, Va | 6 | |
| 8. | Greg Murphy (65) Ridgeway, Sc | 4 | |
| 9. | Kevan Dover (D16) Newport, Nc | 9 | |
| 10. | Jason Crawley (3x) Spartanburg, Sc | 11 | |
| 11. | Teddy Richardson (78) Crab Orchard, Wv | 8 | |
| 12. | Jeremey Potter (579) Hiddenite, Nc | 12 |
LAST CHANCE SHOWDOWN 3
| PLACE | DRIVER | POINTS | START |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Craig Overby (C25) Elm City, Nc | 1 | |
| 2. | Matthew McDonald (05) Greenville, Sc | 2 | |
| 3. | Randy Powell (88) Lincolnton, Nc | 3 | |
| 4. | Logan Richey (92) Lenoir, Nc | 4 | |
| 5. | Austin Caudle (11) Mocksville, Nc | 5 | |
| 6. | Blake Dill (0) Campobello, Sc | 6 | |
| 7. | Nicholas Broome (07) Davidson, Nc | 10 | |
| 8. | Earl Farmer (00F) Delco, Nc | 8 | |
| 9. | Jon Reed (85) Lincolnton, Nc | 7 | |
| 10. | Kevin C Cooper (28) Travelers Rest, Sc | 9 | |
| 11. | Kayla Harrell (78K) Jonesville, Nc | 11 |
