completely sideways. But rather
than crash out in spectacular
fashion, Mees retained his
momentum, gained a position
a short while later, and took the
checkered flag first.
With luck on his side, Mees
decided to battle rather than
ROUNDS 17-18 / OCTOBER 14-15, 2022
VOLUSIA SPEEDWAY PARK / BARBERVILLE, FLORIDA
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FLAT TRACK I PROGRESSIVE AMERICAN FLAT TRACK
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1 CORY TEXTER
6-1 PRODUCTION TWINS
While he came up short in his mission to
win one final championship before com-
ple ng his professional racing career, G&G
Racing Yamahas' Cory Texter s ll went out
on top with a win. He said, "It feels amaz-
ing. I tried to treat today like any other
race. I always feel like I have a shot to win
these, even a er a bad day yesterday, I
came here today trying to win the race.
There are a lot of emo ons. It'll probably
sink in more as the days and weeks go, but
to win your last race, that's cool. It's been
an amazing career. I've had a lot of fun and
made a lot of good memories. I'm going
to miss this sport, but it's in good hands.
There's a lot of amazing young talent com-
ing up. It's been great. I'm really grateful."
20 JAROD VANDERKOOI
1-5 SUPERTWINS
Mission Roof Systems' Jarod Vanderkooi
noted during the weekend that he's cur-
rently seeking a ride for '23. Consider his
performance at the finale, in which he
earned his maiden premier-class main
event win on Friday and sewed up the
Progressive Triple Crown on Saturday, a
compelling audi on. He said, "I led some
laps this year but never got the job done.
Finally, to get it done and get that first
one, it feels good. I was nervous as can be
(in Saturday's finale) —way more nervous
than yesterday. (Winning the $25,000 Pro-
gressive Triple Crown) is just awesome."
Jared Mees held on to capture his eighth title.
Jarod Vanderkooi (20)
finally got his maiden
SuperTwins win Friday
night, and nabbed the
$25,000 Progressive
Triple Crown.
